Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 July 1942 — Page 3
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By RICHARD
D. McMILLAN
(Copyright, 1943, by United Press) ] IN THE BRITISH FRONT LINE AT EL ALAMEIN, Egypt, June 30—5 P. M.—The big battle for Alexandria ."and the Nile opened at 7 a. m. The comparative silence along the new British front extending from the coast to the Qattara depression was broken when the German long range guns opened a bombardment of British positions. . I watched the enemy siege cannon putting down their desultory fire across the British main line. They dropped big stuff which sent up great columns of black smoke to hover in the sultry air. Visibilty became bad when a breeze blew in from the sea and threw up a hazy dust veil which spread all the
Way from El Alamein to the
depression,
SHOWDOWN NEAR
ON LIVING COSTS
Budget Director Accuses Congress of Failure to Cooperate; Henderson Grants Increase in Canned
Fruit Prices, First
: WASHINGTON, July 2 (U. P.).—The administration # and congress today squared off for a show-down battle over
Break in Ceiling.
President Roosevelt’s anti-inflation program. The program, proposed two months ago, is in grave danger of bogging down, two high administration officials
warned last night. The controversy over pri stabilization and taxation has statements and speeches by
ce control, farm prices, wage been brewing for weeks. But officials last night, sharply
criticizing congress for failure to co-operate in the program
to stabilize the cost of living, were expected to set off the
explosion in full dress style. Most of the controversy revolves about Price Administrator, Leon Hendersoh, whose OPA appropriation has been cut more than half by the house.
Puts Blame on Congress
Last night, a few hours before he was to appear before a senate appropriations subcommittee "to ask that the funds be restored, he inferentially placed on congress responsibility for the “serious setback” to the government's effort to prevent inflation.
He was supported by Budget Director Harold D. Smith who, in one of his infrequent radio speeches, warned that the nat¢ion is a long way from overcoming the dangers of inflation, chiefly because ‘the president’s program .has not yet been fully implemented by the necessary legislation.” Smith's speech, entitled “A Call
. quarters to reflect the president's personal views. He is Mr. Roosevelt’s No. 1 fiscal adviser and his pessimistic views led to speculation that the president might soon have something to say on the subject-to
‘Fight Develops Quickly
The admihistration-congressional fight, which is assuming historic proportions, developed quickly: 1. Henderson authorized a 15 per cent increase in the retail prices of 1942 canned and dried fruits. He blamed statutory prohibitions against control of steadily rising fruit prices until they reach 110 per cent of parity and lack of a subsidy system under which the government would absorb increased costs. It was the first major break in the overall price ceilings on commodities. Henderson admitted that his move was “inflationary.”
2. In another statement, Hender-
and anarchy” faces the OPA’s control over the distribution of scarce commodities as a result of house action in- cutting his requested $161,000,000 appropriation to $75,000,000. He said “at least 10 additional” rationing programs may be necessary this year and that his present staff was inadequate to handle those now under way.
Others Must Catch Up
3. Smith warned that only one of r. Roosevelt's seven points of attack on inflation had ‘“attacked”— the general price ceiling program— and predicted that initial success in stabilizing cost of living could be sustained only “if the other divisions catch up and come to its support.” 4. The congressional deadlock over the $680,000,00 agriculture de-
. partment bill continues with the ¢
The deadlock is over a senate provision to permit subparity sales of surplus grain stocks for feed by the
commodities—an action the farm bloc has successfully opposed thus far. Henderson is not expected to find a receptive audience for his views when he appears before the senate appropriations subcommittee today.
Raps Farm, Labor Groups
Smith’s speech, however, was the most significant development in the fight to control inflation since President Roosevelt submitted his program. He denounced farm organizations and labor leaders. “Thus far too many ‘you-go-first’ arguments are being made,” he said. “Farm organizations are reluctant to accept the stabilization of farm prices because they feel that wages should be stabilized first. Labor organizations, for their part, are reluctant to accept wage stabilization until farm products are brought under the general price ceiling first. “We must accept the president's formula and stabilize farm prices and wage rates at the same time. We must do it now.” He referred to the president's program as “the people’s program” and said “only the congress has the power to make possible the stabilization of farm and food prices.”
Urges Subsidies
“It alone can enact those tax measures which are an essential element in the whole plan,” he said. “Its action is required to authorize such subsidies as are necessary for maximum production under the stabilization program. “Thus far the president's program has not yet been fully implemented by the necessary legislation.”
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CONTACT WAS established between the British forward forces and the enemy light scouting forces along
the road west of El Alamein the depression.
and also to the south toward
Opposite the southerly sector of the new British position the axis appears to be in considerable strength both ,in tanks and motor transport. As usual, the motor trucks are accompanied by.strong mobile anti-aircraft units to prevent cutting in between the spearhead of the German tank forces and their vital supplies of gasoline and shells following behind. (The Germans use these guns against ground forces
as well as planes.)
El Alamein on the coast and the edge of the depression are twin points commanding the greater part of the low area through which the Germans are seeking to drive toward Alexandria and Cairo.
TIPS FOR THOSE ON HOME FRONT
Smith Outlines Duties for Congress, Labor, Farmer
And Consumer.
WASHINGTON, July 2 (U. P.).— Here, according to Budget Director Harold D. Smith, is what congress, labor, the farmer, the employer and the consumer should do to help hold the home front against inflation:
CONGRESS—“Only the congress has the power to make possible the stabilization of farm and food prices. It alone can enact those tax measures which are an essential element in the farm plan; its action is required to authorize such subsidies as are necessary for maximum production under the stabilization program. Thus far the president’s program has not yet been fully implemented by the necessary legislation.”
FARMER—“The farmer who applauds his organization or his representative for trying to force up prices must know that he acts
long run. He also undermines the president’s efforts to stabilize wages. Labor cannot be expected to forego wage increases unless food prices are being stabilized at the same time.”
LABOR—* “The wage earner who expects his union to fight for higher wages now, must know that he, too, is acting against his own best interests. He makes it more difficult to control the prices of food. unudermines the effort to stabilize the cost of living.”
EMPLOYER—“The employef who offers increases in wage rates in order to lure workers away from other plants undermines the wage stabilization program. . .. labor may reasonably expect equal sacrifice from corporate officials and stockholders. No one can .deny that there have been too many excessive increases in. high salaries and bonuses. Corigress is now considering legislation greatly to increase (corporate) taxes . ., that is as it should be, since the profits are coming mainly from government business.”
CONSUMER—“The consumer who, instead of buying war bonds, buys a new suit, for example, though he still could use last year’s suit must know that he impedes the President’s program.”
STATE PRISON CHAIR T0 BE LOANED OUT
The electric chair at the state prison, probably the most infrequently used piece of state-owned equipment, is to be loaned to the state of South Dakota for the electrocution of two .men during the week of Aug. 9. Frank S. Tart, state’s attorney ot Grant county, South Dakota, wroie to Governor Schricker asking if it would be possible to lease the Indiana chair. He said that the war production board had raised some questions about material for a new o| electric chair for South Dakota and % that one was needed. He also asked for a man. to make the trip with the chair and install it properly. The governor instructed Warden Alfred Dowd of the state prison to let South Dakota have the chair by paying all expenses. He left the matter of sending a man with the chair to the warden.
MOTHERS’ CLUB TO MEET
The regular meeting of the DeMolay Mothers’ club will be held at 2 p. m. tomorrow in the chapter house, 1017 Broadway. Mrs. Ray Hixon, -president, will preside.”
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Betty Dances ‘In the Sky’
IN THE AREA are pimples formed by limestone
ridges.
A column which sbwiontned the British line during the night was estimated to number hundreds of trucks, but the number of tanks in it was uncertain. Imperial patrols operating west of El Alamein surprised Italian infantry, some of them using British Bren
gun carriers which they had
captured.
The imperials Sapte] an Italian colonel and men of
other ranks.
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, commanding the axis forces, knows that victory is in his grasp, if he can hold it.
He is aware that if he delays he may lose it. He also must be fully conscious that if he is overhasty he may run into disaster.
THRILLS GALORE ON 4TH PROGRAM
Fair Ground Throngs to See Battle Scene With Jeeps And Armored Cars.
A battle scene, replete with jeeps, armored cars and front-line guns, will feature the opening performances of the “cavalcade of thrills” army benefit program at the Fair Grounds Saturday and Sunday afternoon and night. As another added attraction, a formal wedding ceremony will be performed with military trimmings.
Miss Esther Redmon, of Noblesville, will wed Austin A. Tavenner, an employee of the army air corps depot. ) Following the wedding will be a wild west rodeo, beginning with a stampede and featuring broncobusting. The main attraction will be the thrill-packed stunts of Lucky Teter’s “hell drivers” in which an automobile will be jumped over a large transport truck and two cars
an hour. Benny and Betty Fox, the sky dancers, will feature the circus .show with a performance on an 18inch platform atop a 150-foot flag pole. They will give a preview of their act atop the Circle Motor Inn building off the Circle at 8 o'clock tonight, 12:15 p..m. and 8 p. m. tomorrow.
go to Army Emergency Relief, Inc., to help soldiers and their dependents.
CRUSHED TO DEATH CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind., July 2 (U. P.).—Kenneth Hrabik, 15, was crushed to death yesterday between a truck and'a concrete loading platform in a machine shop at Marshall. His father witnessed the accident.
IN INDIANAPOLIS—VITAL STATISTICS
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1941
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MEETINGS TODAY
i ag Club of indianapolis, amid Pci A riitetic club, noon lunche Club. Severin hotel, noon ati. Theta Pi, Canary cottage, noon eon. A aFtment of Agriculture Club, . ot rade, noo! oN ’ ) TE ® pals n, ] sh rh, luncheon. .
tion Club,
Four buildin Farm B luncheon. Severin hotel, fare, meeting, Trainin
" Severin hotel Fairiotie Mecting.
Severin hotel, 9 a 0 Butta stockyards, tel, MEETINGS TOMORROW
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Columbia club,
luncheo!
Kapa. Sigma,' Canary luncheo
Rain all Division mY eran, War Memorial, 8 p. meeting. Hotel Severin, 8 meeting, Hotel Washington, 7:30
meeting, Hotel Washington, 8 p. MARRIAGE LICENSES
the county court house.
Retired Railway, Eapleyees, meeting, Big ureau, Hotel Washington, noon or oeomery ard, display and meeting, Indiana State Department of Public Welithin Industry, dinner meet-
Frisements alo, meeting, Severin hom,
Sigms Chi, Board of Trade, noon Jord: Exchange elub, Claypool Hotel, noon noon a “Delta Theta, Canary Cottage, noon. gen een Tau Delta, Columbia club, noon Cottage, noon meeting, Indianapolis Press Ansan Union 39, United Furniture Workers of ‘America,
American Communications Sssociation,
These lists are from official records in The Times, therefore, is not responsible for errors im|cent’ addresses.
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William Frady, 2 x 2617 Park, Detroit, Mich.; Ailee: Heath, 18, of 1624 Hoefgen. Robert O. Ray, 27, of 4698: W. ‘15th; Ruth Ray, 21, of 959 N. Concord. Ralph G ay, 21, of 2021 N. Keystone; Mildred 8S. Smity, 20, of 1103 Central, Earl J. Beck, 23, of 143 W. 35th: Maurine L. Franz, 22, of 3419 Kenwood. Herman L. Ward, 24, Ft. Harrison; Sarah L. Schelske, 20, of 17 Karcher. Robert 8S. Moore, 21, Ft. Harrison; Hazel L. Craven, 21, of 603 E. 32d. Joseph A. Hamilton, 26, of 6360 Guilord; Martha J. Heyman, 25, of 290! Guilor Robert A. Thompson, 27, of Ft. Harrison; Frances L. Moore, 23, of 61 N. Rural. Orvelle H. LaFara, 19, of 2913 S. ridian; Betty J. Boesche, 19, of 111 Hoefen
We sley R. Darnell, 21, of 02 S. Neal; Norma v. Smith, 19, of 132 S. Neal.
Charles McKim, 21, of 1745 W. oss; Sara Lucile Riley, 18, of 504 W. “Brown, Seymour, 5
George W. Whiteside, 33, R. R. 11, Box 309; Ruth M. Gratter, 24, R 5 12, Box 367.
Paul J. Gaughan, Jr., 25, Ft. Harrison; Florence B. 8. Murphy, 28, of 510 N. Me-
"William L. Cheatpam, B of 322 Chase; Elenora Hodge, 17, R. , Box 1
BIRTHS Girls
Francis, Mary Herndon, at St. Vincent's. Acks, Winifred Cardarelli, at St. Vin-
e! Frederick. Alberta Heyer, at St.
Homer, Marie Bange, at St. Vincent’s. John, Phyllis Yater, 8
Wasiiburn,
Me- | odist. Lester, Margaret Fhue, at St. Aaancis, Fran .
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st Ci Martin, 8 ie he ean. |
Mervin, Sara Hancock, at Methodist.
oda Rosemary Perkins, at Meth-
Russell, Loette Lutz, at St. Francis. Warren, Susal Huxley, at St. Francis. Lawre Fran Hen “Ellen hel atoTise wr amo i Ossie. Bernice Kelso, at 241 N. RichErnest, Mary Jackson, at 768 N. Lynn. Boys Charles, Thelma Hunter, at City. Clifford. Edna McDonald, at City. Lloyd, Helen Tucker, at St. Vincent’s. aR awary, Eulalah Powers, at St. Vin-
Harold. Dorothy Templin, at Methodist. Everett, Frances Tidaback, at Meth-
James, Cora McDowell, at St. Richard, Oneta Creasey, at St. Francis. Leonard, Norma Forg, at St. Francis. Manuel, Hazel Viers, at 817 Blake. Benjamin, Mary Temple, at 501 S. Harding.
DEATHS
Brenda Louise Thomas, 1, at City, tuberculosis. Henry L. McAtee, 72, at Long, edema. George Michael, 17, at Methodist, chronic nephritis. Christopher Lewis, 71, at 1453 Broadway, cerebral hemorrhage. Oscar Larm, (76, at St. Vincent's, myo-
carditis. Alva D. Swope, 67, Methodist, chronic nephritis, Taylor Coleman Bonnor, 66, at City, emia. iis Winters, 53, at St. Vincent's, periWalter Harry Vinzant, 60, at 3307 Cen-
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will be crashed head-on at 80 miles |
The proceeds from the show will
Doing the split dance on the ground is no small irick but Betty Fox is doing it on an 18-inch platform atop a flagpole on the Circle Motor Inn building. She and her partner, Benny Fox, will perform there at 8 o’clock tonight, and at 12:15 p. m. to their main act at the fair grounds Saturday and Sunday.
and 8 p. m. tomorrow as a preview
TWINS ARRIVING FOR SOUTH BEND PARLEY
SOUTH BEND, Ind. July 2 (UT. P.).—Early arriving “delegates” to the convention of the International Twins association were giving South Bend residents . “double” trouble today. The convention is scheduled to open at 9 a. m. Saturday and approximately 200 twins are expected to attend. Highlight of the conclave will be the annual twins parade Sunday afternoon. Prizes awarded\ in the contest to find the most identical twins will be in war stamps this year.
GIRL DIES FROM CRASH INJURIES
Two Hurt as Motorcycle
Strikes Curb and “Turns Over.
Leah Ann Tinder, 9-year-old daughter of Donald Tinder, 1048 E. Raymond. st., died at City hospital shortly after midnight today of injuries sustained in an accident June 30.
Leah Ann and her sister, Donnetta, 6, were riding with their father when his car was in a collision with one driven by Merle Lewis, 34, of 2441 Bradbury ave., at Raymond st. and Keystone ave. Mr. Tinder remains in a serious condition at City hospital. Mr. Lewis is at City hospital but is not considered in a serious condition. In an accident shortly after midnight today in the 2300 block, Hillside ave. Austin Alderson, 33, of 1532 8S. Meridian st., and Genevie Myers, 19, of 1231 E. Market st., were injured when the ‘motorcycle they were riding struck a curb and turned over. Miss Myers is in Methodist hospital, where she was reported in a “fair” condition, and Alderson was charged with drunken driving.
Sergt. Joseph Gibbons, 63, of 4181 Ruckle st., policeman since 1910 except for service in the first war, was reported in a “fair” condition at City hospital. . He was injured yeserday when the police car he was driving was struck by a New York | Central train at Rural st. The auto was demolished.
SON OF GEN. HERSHEY REGISTERS IN DRAFT
ANGOLA, Ind, July 2 (U, P.)— Among registrants for the fifth draft enrollment was George Frederick Hershey, 19-year-old son of Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, national selective service director. Young Hershey is visiting his grandparents and will transfer his card to Washington, D. C. A brother, Gilbert, 21, is studying at West Point.
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HE HAS STRUCK. Are the British ready for him? All I can say is that in the front line the British think so. The imperial forces are convinced that they a are going
to fight this time to a finish.
It must be remembered that Rommel as well as the
imperials have taken hard knocks.
There are only rem-
nants of the 15th and 21st German tank divisions, sup-
ported by the Italian Ariete and Littorio armored divie {
sions, which are not negligible when they are pepped up
by the Germans.
For infantry, the Germans have their 90th light divi sion, which has been hammered severely, and the ltalian
Trieste, Pavia, Brescia and Sabratha divisions. As I write the German long range cannon fire is in-
creasing the tempo of its fire.
BY FARL RICHERT
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GOVERNOR SCHRICKER'S lengthy denouncement of the record of the G. O. P. in his keynote address at the Democratic state con-
vention aroused the Republicans as much as would have an unexpected Ll
kick in the seat of the pants.
From all Republican quarters immediately came assertions that the governor had “let the bars down” and that ‘from here on out ‘ho
holds would be barred.”
Typical of Republican comments were these from State Auditor
Richard T. James and State Treasurer James Givens, both candidates for re-election.
MR. JAMES—“I was rather surprised by the’ bitterness and vindictiveness: shown. by his speech, particularly: in view of the fact he has spent a lot of time recently talking of adjourning politics because of the war. “I feel that his speech would tend to strike at public morale and unity. His attempt to place the blame for lack of preparedness to prosecute the war on the Republican party is preposterous. The Republican party has not been in control of the legislative, executive or judicial branches of the federal government for 10 years. “Regardless of what he says about state issues, he cannot deny that the Republicans in Indiana have reduced state expenses and taxes, both gross income and property.” MR. GIVENS—“To me, the governor's speech was just the same old Democratic hooey. The Republicans are willing to let the record speak for itself. It was a speech just like what you would expect.” Many Republicans said they were glad Mr. Schricker had made the type of speech he did. They said it would end “the illusions that had existed in the minds of too many people that the governor was above politics.” Democrats applauded the speech. As one prominent Democrat put it “everyone knows that the G. O. P.-dominated 1941 legislature was a stinking affair and the governor and no one else can go wrong in criticizing it to the fullest extent.”
Yes, it looks like the 1942 cam= paign, such as it can be in times like these, is on.
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Speakership at Stake
SHOULD THE DEMOCRATS capture control of the Indiana house oft representatives at the fall election, a mad scramble 4ndoubtedly will ensue for the coveted speakership. Winfield K. Denton, Evansville; minority leader in the house during the ’41 session and the logical speakership choice should the Democrats win, was taken out of the picture by his nomination as the party’s candidate for secre-
tary of state. Mr. Denton will resign as a candidate for election to the house and his place on the ticket will be_filled by the Vanderburg county central committee. Other Democratic house leaders during the last session, Howard Batman of Terre Haute, and Hugh Dillon of Petersburg, have state jobs and are not seeking re-election. So, from point, the open. And already a number of young Democrats have met to lay the groundwork for a campaign to win the speakership for Robert L. Smith of Portland—that is, of course, if the election comes out right for the party. Also eyeing the speakership is Judson West, the only Democratic representative elected from Marion county in 1940.
a Democratic standspeakership is wide