Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 May 1942 — Page 10

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1042

J MY DOOLITTLE

WEEN President Roosevelt awarded the congressional medal of honor yesterday to Brig. Gen. James H. Doolittle for leading American raiders over Japan, he ‘wasn’t honoring any flash hero. For Jimmy Doolittle has been the constant and deserved "idol of flying men for two decades. His Tokyo dash climaxes what is probably the finest career in military and com- ‘ mercial flying during the past 20 years. Doolittle is one of those odd combinations of daredevil spirit and vast intelligence. He is quiet and serious. He "js highly educated in engineering. He is a doctor of science. He can create an engine and a plane on the drawing board, as well as fly it like a demon in the air. Awards are nothing new to Doolittle. He has swept the aviation boards, you might say. He already held the distinguished flying cross, and he has won everything from ‘the old-time Schneider cup race to the man-killing Thompson trophy race. ; He is daring, but he always knows in a cold, mathematical way just where he is going and what he can do. When you toy with experimental and racing planes for 25 years, and survive to lead war raiders when you're 45, you've got to be good. Doolittle was out of the army for 10 years, flying in commercial aviation. He went back in 1940, as a major. His rise to brigadier general in less than 18 months was ‘wise promotion. The nation is fortunate that Doolittle lived through - this dangerous mission. But he probably figured he would. He always does.

EVANS WOOLLEN SR.

EVANS WOOLLEN SR. is dead at 77, after a busy and distinguished career. The chairman of the board of the Fletcher Trust Co., the institution he founded 30 years ago, was not known more widely by the average citizen simply because he was the type of civic leader who preferred to have his philanthropic and cultural activities remain anonymous. Mr. Woollen was a retiring man who wished the spotlight to fall on others. But his talents and his executive ability brought him recognition in spite of his desires and in 1928 he was Indiana’s “favorite son” candidate for the Democratic nomination for the presidency. His energies went to many causes—the Indianapolis Foundation, of which he was an organizer; the Community Fund, of which he served as vice president; the Art association, of which he was president; his government in wartime—he was fuel administrator in the first war; in the church—he was an elder in the First Presbyterian church; in charitable ventures of all kinds. Yes, Evans Woollen Sr. was a citizen of Indiana in the finest sense of the word. And one of its greatest.

THE KEYSTONE ONGRESS has cooled off a bit. Perhaps a newspaper Re can now mention its recent outburst of X-card indigna- ~ tion without being accused of trying to destroy the keystone of democracy. Congress is the keystone—the guardian of every gain achieved in the bloody struggle away from the divine right of kings toward ‘‘government of the people, by the people, for the people.” : Congress does have enefiiies—tiose abroad who want the American people to lose faith in representative processes, those at home and in the vast bureaucracy which congress itself has created who would substitute government by men for government by laws. 3 Congress can act nobly and wisely—and, When it does, too often does not receive due praise. Many representatives, many senators, have toiled and studied to become experts whose services are of tremendous value to the country. t The committees of congress, blunder though they sometimes do, have exposed weaknesses and faults in the war effort. Congress has displayed a regard not always

matched elsewhere in the government for the rights and |

liberties of the people. ” * » » # 8 (CONGRESS contains demagogs and moiatobanka sn so far tolerates their antics that the clowns sometimes j Bverthadow the sober, conscientious public servants. ¢ Congress can behave meanly and foolishly—and, when ¥ does, public tolerance for its failings flares into bitter er. &) Congress, i in brief, is very like the people it represents ~—and that, in times like these, is not enough. ~~ For every man and woman who sits in the house and senate has asked to be trusted with special responsibilities, has promised to represent what is best in the people rather than what is worst, has assumed sacred duties of leadership and guardianship. 2 FP = # 8 = # HE people long for congress to set an example of integrity, of sacrifice, of patriotism. - And when congress fails in any instance, when its members grasp for what has even the semblance of special privilege, the people are profoundly disappointed. There is the real danger to the keystone. God save the congress of the United States! it in all reverence. Congress must be better than the bureaucrats, more unselfish than the pressure blocs, more devoted to duty any average group of voters, that the kind of governent which it was created to symbolize and safeguard id pt perish from the earth.

We say

PAST PERFORMANCE

posed to her party. John L. Lewis, as dictator of the

Fair Enough By Westbrook Pegler

NEW YORK, May 20.—With regard to -Mrs. Roosevelt's recent rather evasive remarks on the subject of compulsory, public. fi nancial accounting by union politicians, it is important to consider that her own political party has received great contributions out of union treasuries whose embess were compelled to provide their

individual mites even though, as |

individual citizens, they were op=

United Mine Workers and the O. I. O,, was the great est contributor. The amount of his donations and loans is not publicly known. I asked Jim Farley about this and he consulted one of his old associates in party politics and passed on the information that the Mine Workers contributed “directly and indirectly” about $250,000, of which $50,000 was a loan and was’ repaid.

Beyond this, however, I refer to a recent letter to~ E

the Cincinnati "Post by George R. Rice, the regional director of the C. I O. construction workers, which is another union project of the enterprising Lewis family being controlled by Wrong John’s brother, Denny Lewis. Mr. Rice says John Lewis “gave them, outright, better than $500,000.” He meant that Lewis gave an outright present of half a million dollars of the workers’ money to the Democratic party for the 1936 campaign.

A Violation of Citizenship

ALL WE KNOW of course, and I am sure Mrs. Roosevelt will agree, is that a large proportion of the members of the C. I. O. and the Mine Workers are involuntary or captive members and that in organizations so large it is impossible to have total unanimity on any matter, even if we childishly assume that & dictator would consult the men, as of course he wouldn't. Thus, some of the Lewis contributions to Mrs. Roosevelt's party were tribute paid involuntarily and these contributors, by reason of their compulsory membership, were forced to assist in the election of a party and ticket which were unacceptable or offensive to them. That was a violation of their American citizenship and of & very important political right of free men. In most unions, nevertheless, a man is required to remain a member or lose his livelihood and there are rulings

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES ____ ‘Great Axis Victory’ i

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By Peter Edson

At, the four big maneuvers in 1041, ‘and at the smaller divisional Sng Sorpemantuves; lengths of gas pipe midunted on forked “to simulate machine guns: or trench mortars or field artillery, were rather.common. - Air forces were only tokens of the real

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by agencies of Mrs. Roosevelt's party which add the forcé of government compulsion to such union rules.

It Means Dictatorship

I WOULD POINT out that financial secrecy ‘which Mrs. Roosevelt upholds in unions which are not “well established” conceals the figures not only from opponents of the unions but from the members as well.

The Hoosier Forum

I wholly disagree with what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it.—Voltaire.

It should not be debatable that the members are entitied to this information and surely nobody now is unaware that thieves take advantage of such secrecy to rob the workers. . The A. F, of L. and C. I. O. now claim and may have a total of 10 million members, a large proportion of whom were driven into membership by force or other coercion and the present fact is that they do not have to account to anyone for their funds. The union bosses, most of whom are machine politicians, realize that Mrs. Roosevelt's party stoutly defends their power over the collective purse of their 10 million subjects. The advantage to the party of financial secrecy in union affairs therefore needs only to be pointed out to be understood as a threat of one-party government which, wherever it has been tried, has meant dictatorship and a rise of privileged class of grafting bosses.

Long Overdue

By S. Burton Heath

CLEVELAND, May 20.—There are reports that President Roosevelt plans to overhaul Washington’s publicity machinery. He is said to agree with those who complain that too much information is being bottled up, to which the public. in a democracy is entitled and which could not be of value to. our enemies. This is good news. The situation is bad, and apparently nothing but White House intervention can correct it adequately. Something more is at stake than the gratification of curiosity and the desire of newspapers to print interesting stories. Something less important, but more pressing, is involved. than the vital right of a free press to print anything which will not contribute specifically to the axis* benefit. Unnecessary, news suppression could become one of this nation’s most malignant fifth columnists. It plays directly into the hands of those who seek to deceive us, befuddle us, discourage us. We have become so accustomed to unfettered newspaper discussion of everything that we read exaggerated significance into that which is withheld. Moreover, as the result of the suppression of so much, we are confused by the conflicting statements of presumably informed, reliable experts.

Let's Get Specific . . .

SPECIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS are plentiful. One which can be discussed without utilizing any forbidden facts is the silly embroglio which arose over gasoline rationing. On April 22 the Office of Price Administration announced that motor fuel would be rationed beginning May 15. An unnamed spokesman suggested that the bulk of civilians would be limited to from two to five gallons a week. The next day Adm nistrator Ickes and OPA Director Henderson decried this estimate. But when registrars were instructed on which type of ration card to give to:motorists, the gauge was based two-to-six gallons limitation per car. Meanwhile “reports reached the press on April 24 that, as of May 1, deliveries to filling stations would be cut from two-thirds of normal to half or normal. Ralph K. Davies, Mr. Ickes’ assistant, denied such a step was contemplated. On May 5 the war production board, at Mr. Ickes’ request, ordered the reduction at which Davies had scoffed. This is no isolated incident. It happens to be one suitable for discussion because it stands on its own feet without-use of data presumed to be of either use or comfort to Hitler. It is the type of misunderstanding which, if Washington publicity is adequately overhauled, can be, cleared up: by competent newspaper Jeporters overnight.

So They Say—

vantage ‘of the entire nation—Leon 10 tho less & * . . g ; You and your devoted followers have become the living symbols of our war aims and the guarantee of victory.~President Roosevelt to Lieut. Gen. Wainwright, commander at Corregidor. - :

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Our ipbsighes so far reveals a very general realization among industrialists that there is no place for gesive profits in the war program.—Donald M. elson.

“HALF-PRICE HAIR CUTS, GRAB-WHILE-YOU-CAN” By H. E. 0, Indianapolis

Boys if it is the privilege of that “greatest deliberative body of men on earth” at 20 cents per mile expense, one-half price hair cuts, grab

‘while you can, even the gas out of

a war-worker’s car, as men apart,

selves “the indispensable men”? ” ” # “45 MINUTES MAY SAVE SOME SOLDIER'S LIFE” By Glad to Give, Indianapolis Forty-five minutes of your life might save someone else’s. Who

can say that’s too much? I have reference to the Red Cross blood donors center. A good many people just don’t understand it, so may I offer a few first-hand facts. I am a housewife, with an active 14-months-old son and plenty to keep me busy. My mother is a 57-year-old woman. My husband is a defense worker. Each of us has given a pint of blood. There was no pain in doing 80, no after effects and no loss of time from our regular duties. Nothing, in fact, but a great satisfaction in having done it. A check is made of your physical qualifications for giving by competent persons, and you are treated with the greatest courtesy. There are evening hours for employed people. The need is great in spite of an already generous response, I'm making an appointment soon: for my second time. Why not call and offer your help soon It’s much easier than shedding your blood on a battlefield. s 2 =» “SELECTIVE SERVICE CAN HUMANIZE THE DRAFT” By Interested, Noblesville Dover, N. J., was proud of 102 selectees who were examined by draft board physicians and found physically fitted for army service. - There was a farewell breakfast, at which the mayor paid tribute to “the hardiest bunch of fellows in many a year.” A few hours later, 42 of the young men had been rejected by army doctors and sent back to civilian life. This is no novel story. From all

I ask, have they really proved them- |=

(Times readers are invited to express their views in these columns, religious controversies excluded. Make your letters short, so all can have a chance. Letters must

be signed.)

over the country come similar tales of young men who have given up their jobs, closed out their businesses, broken up their homes and reported for service, only to be rejected on physical grounds. ‘Here is one field in which selective service could humanize the draft. There is no apparent reason why selectées should not receive final physical examinations before they are required to cut civilian ties and report for service.

: 8 8 8 “PARENTS’ SILENCE MAY NOT MEAN CONSENT-"

By A Parent, Indianapolis ~The editor of The Times is to be

commended for his frankness in bringing the religious education issue out into the open. Large numbers of intelligent citizens seem to be completely unaware of the possibility that religious instruction may be. introduced into the schools of Indiana in the near future.

A recent issue of the Indiana

Teacher carried an invitation to all citizens to express their views on the subject, but probably the majority of citizens do not read the Indiana Teacher regularly; if they do not know about the. proposal to teach religion in the schools, their silence does not necessarily give consent. Sone ie oa “LET'S REMOVE PRIMARY CARDS AND PLACARDS” By H. W.'Daacke, 786 S. Noble st. ‘Since the recent primary election is over and the votes are finally

“|counted, T feel that the candidates

involved should be obliged to remove the cards and placards that were placed on utility poles throughout the entire city. - They are unsightly and the paper could be used to a better purpose

now.

Side Glances—By | Galbraith

it gin: 12 i ming cnc ee of

“HOW CAN WE ASSIST BY GAS RATIONING?” By Thomas W. Ready, Indianapolis I have just glanced over your final edition a few moments ago to learn that the ODT has been ordered to draw up plans for nation-wide plans ior gasoline rationing. This is actually a shocking step, when you pause to reflect on the facts of the matter. One oil company told me only a few days ago that actually there was more gasoline available in this area than the oil companies knew what to do with. He said that the Zionsville tanks were fed by pipe line and that no railroad or other transportation was involved. It is quite clear that even

from the east coast face no: gasoline shortage. There is some fear

much rubber, but any intelligent survey will show that motorists here are being extremely careful and conserving as much rubber as they can. It would seem reasonable to guess that the pressure for nation-wide gasoline rationing is the direct result of the east coast’s bellyaching. This is not said in any subversive mood. All of us sympathize with the east coast’s predicament and all of us wish we could assist. But how we can assist by joining in rationing of something that will in effect have to be poured back into the ground is beyond me. ” ” » “WHOEVER SET BUSINESS STANDARDS IN FIRST PLACE?” By M. W. C., Columbus. In order to intelligently present what I consider a very important factor in public affairs, and that what I have to say may not be misunderstood, I wish first to briefly express a few of my convictions. I disfavor the overtime pay element in defense employment. I believe in the necessity of capitalism. I abhor totalitarianism and I detest union Nevertheless, ' the ‘ever-burning question is, what really causes all of these headaches? We know the answer is greed and injustice. I believe, with few exceptions, we are all, in ‘a sense, greedy. However, it seems the greediness one sees in the underprivileged, the lesser lights of a commercial world, is more or less justified, as in the instance of animal life merely Wrying to procure necessities. Although I never saw what transpired in former. so-called sweatshops or factories of any kind, what

' |I have observed is all the more re- ' Imarkable because of the extremely | respectable setting of white collar

employment. The morale is seemingly high, the employer being highminded and philanthropic. In my opinion, here is where the root of the evil lies. The sweat-shops were openly condemned by all. The tragedy is that wrong is not recognized and from fime immemorial, the “policy” of business has been so embedded in the public mind that no other alternative has ever been

[oot of our always present sconomie : -| dilemma.

—————r——— DAILY THOUGHT Faith is the substance of things: hoped for, the evidence of things. ‘not seen~~Hebrews 11:1, !

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Washington admits that areas aside|

that motorists may use up too|-

anigation ‘was somewhat sketchy, and on paper. All that is changed this year. Taper i have every piece of equipment and all the troop. ‘units: will have all the arms which army tables of organization call for in full strength operations, There . will be ‘nothing phony about this year’s ma« neuvers. And some of them will be so real, so close on ard oyun Jos specie aa Yoboes Yl they will be absolutely secret,

It's Now Just 'Frank’

ALL THE LITTLE girl reporters who go to. Mra, Roosevelt's press conferences have become case-harde ened to anything the First Lady may say or Ho, bus the other day she pulled a new one that’ caused a few sob-sisterly eyebrows to rise above the pencil line, Instead of referring to the President as “Franklin,” she called him “Frank” It was the first time within memory of even the oldest gal there, :

Nothing Like Showing 'Em Off

WASHINGTON ARRIVALS of princes, presidents, prime ministers and new ambassadors are getting ta be a dime a dozen these days, so the biggest recent social event in the capital was the wedding of Maria Teresa Escalante, sleek and super-sophisticated debe utante daughter of the Venezuelan minister to the United States. It rated two columns of type’ in Washington papers, with photos up to six columns, One of the society scribes devoted considerable space to the lavish array of wedding gifts that filled two big rooms on the second floor of the modernistia Venezuelan embassy. ‘Gold flat table service . chased silver tea set with matching punch bowl ahd cups . . , silver candelabra . . . the most luxurious Silver fox coat ever seen . . , and (get this!) , , ,

“half a dozen sizable checks, Sisplayed in a glass case.”

Needed: 75. 000 Nurses

THERE ‘ STILL AREN'T enough nurses to go around. for army and navy, 50 Ret Cros Il sity a two weeks’ recruiting drive on May 25,‘ aimed to sign up 75,000 of the 100,000 eligible traihed nurses

who are single, without family responsibilities, and under 40 years of age.

A Woman's Vwi. By Mrs. Walter Ferguson

IT WOULD BE FINE if we could think of life as a splendid adventure—if we wouldn't “take it so hard.” To help us meet the stress and strain of these days, Winfred Rhoades suggests in his new ‘book, “The Great Adventure of Living,” (Lippincott), that we cease thinks

journey through a strange, amazing couniry. knows what will be around the next corner? No one can guess. It may be a fearful peril or » joyful experience. 1 us 3 Certainly all men and women should “Accept Mr, Rhoades’ belief—that life is a struggle. accepted by our emotions as well as our become simpler. For, until: we are 1 graves, one thing is sure: Each day own particular problem, large or meet some issue, and unless senility is no hour when we can be relieved burdens.

A Lesson in These Musings

CAN'T YOU REMEMBER how you fretted bee fore we ever dreamed we should be plunged into war? How many silly little things sunoyed you how afraid you were of shadows on the wall of narrow universe; and how foolish those anxieties now seem! The anguish of a world has brushed awhy petty fears and replaced them with monstrous frights which require courage to meet. As we sit sometimes, dreaming through the twi« light, we say to ourselves, “If we could only go back to those comfortable days of the depression. We worried then, but how slight our problems were come pared to the present ones.” There is a lesson in these musings. Humanity must accept struggle as a part of life. Yet we could increase our fortitude if we held the thought that life is adventure, too, ahd that every pilgrim journey ° ing over the earth must go through dark valleys on ‘his way. : Then, sometimes, when his travels are almost over, if he has learned anything from the experience of living, he understands what a wise man. once said: “Courage is not the absence of fear; it is the cone quest of fear.” And so he will thank God for the privilege of having walked this way. Editor's Note: The views expressed by columnists in this newspaper are their own.. They.sre not necessarily those of The Tatisuspatis Times,

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