Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 September 1942 — Page 3
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“conflict is expected Monday when
A tee proposed a universal 35-mile-an-hour speed limit, compulsory peri} “odic tire inspection, mileage restric-
‘rubber than now is given for essen-
, country may be cut.
. and’ gasoline in the East coast
-use of the nation’s 5,000,000 com-
~ countrys
~ registered in the 17 Eastern states.|
i approximately 5000 miles a year, the
cu UPON SYSTEM 1S CONSIDERED,
sown of _ Rubber Czar Is Co - Monday.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (U. Py.
—Office of price administration offi-
cials expect nation-wide gas ra-|:
tioning to begin early in November, it was revealed today.
Until that time, the nation’s 27,000,000 motorists will be urged tol. cut down voluntarily on speeds and:
driving volume, Appointment of a war-time czar
to .gear America’s production and ‘use of rubber to needs of the global
most rubber-saving re
tions of the Baruch committee be-|.
come effective. "May Replace Newhall
There were indications here that Arthur B. Newhall, present rubber co-ordinator, will be replaced by someone: chosen from existing government agencies dealing with the Pubiber problem. The president. said he did not think legislation would be necessary to place the committee's recommendations into effect. Besides appointment of the rubber czar and nation-wide rationing, the commit-
tions, expansion of synthetic rubber production, and allocation of more
tial drivers. In “current thinking” on the rubber problem among responsible officials, the following facts stood out as generally agreed upon: 1. Nation-wide gas rationing will be patterned after. the system now in effect in the eastern shortage area and probably will call for coupon booklets with a common standard of unit value. 2. If the critical fuel oil problem takes a “turn for the worse” during the winter months, the value of gasoline coupons throughout the
3. Rationing of fuel oil in the East and Midwest will be announced within a few days.
Controversy Likely
There was some belief here that a controversy may develop between the new administrator, OPA and the office of defense transportation on direction of nation-wide rationing— with a decision possibly lying with Mr. Roosevelt.
000,000" Books Issued in East
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (U. P.) —More than 17,000,000 coupon ration books for gasoline —with “A”. books comprising a large majority — have been | distributed among East coast motorists. “A” books entitling the holder. to purchase 192 gallons of gasoline a year for a maximum ‘of 2800 miles of travel were issued for 4,986,000 cars, This ‘represents 68 per cent: of the total number distributed. “B” books, good for a maximum of 376 gallons and 5640 miles, accounted for 18 per ‘cent ‘of the total, or 1,296,000 cars. Many “B” book holders are entitled to considerably less than the maximum mileage and ration since they are tailored to meet actual requireThents. “C” hooks, assigned to 14 designated “essential” occupa,tional workers, represented 14 per cent, or 1,008,000 cars. = |
. OPA ‘already is rationing tires and tubes throughout. the country
curtailment area. The ODT through certificates of war necessity and other ‘orders soon will: control the
mercial vehicles, The eastern rationing system— which probably will serve as a pattern for a national plan—permits a minimum of 2880 miles annnally for every motorist. This was accomplished by issuing all motorists an “A” ration book— good for 16 gallons of gasoline per month. Motorists who use their cars for more essential service may apply for supplemental rations over} and above the minimum allowance. 5000 Miles Per Year
OPA officials said that it was improbable—although not impossible —that the same callonage allot-
ments would be made for the entire|: They estimated that the| present . east coast plai involved| slightly less than 5000 miles’ for]
each of the 7,200,000 motor cars
“Since the Baruch committee suggested that the national average be
busser (8 signal the front, driver, uo
avoided.
INEW WAR PROFIT LIMIT STUDIED
After Payment of Taxes Suggested by
Senator Gore.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (U. P). ~The senate finance committee is considering inclusion of an overall
profit limitation on war contracts in the $9,000,000,000 war revenue
5%
: bill, it was learned today.
Members queted: Chairman. Wal-
Mer F. George (D. Ga.) as suggest~
ing that war contractors be limited to a 5 per cent profit after payment of all taxes. The question is expected to be decided next week when a proposal to amend the law authorizing renegotiation of war contracts is considered. The war department,: members said, has indicated it would agree
1to a modification of the renegotia-
tion provision ‘specifying that a contract once renegotiated would stand and could not be reopened for further downward revision of profits.
Saved Billion for U. 8S,
The renegotiation authority,
to examine war contracts and limit
hearings revealed that some companies made huge profits on war orders. Reports to congress from the war] and navy departments since the clause went into effect have shown savings to the government of more than $1,000,000,000, with additional future savings. in prospect. For business men, however, the renegotiation authority has caused difficulties, illustrated by the case, of John B. Hawley Jr., president of |
apolis, which has navy contracts exceeding $200,000, 000,
Tells of Loan Denial
In testifying before the finance committee Mr. Hawley said that the federal reserve bank denied loans to his company on the ground, that “I don’t know my selling. price,” although previously it had advanced him a $5,000,000 loan in 24 hours to help expansion of his’ business to meet war production requirements. Members believed that closing war|contracts to further profit: restric-
“{tions after renegotiation would!
eliminate this difficulty. “The overall profit limitation, as proposed by Senator George, would: apply to war contracts only.
TINT
MEVIINGS TODAY.
Hemactatje Editorial assoela-| meeting, banquet, Claypool
Sevérin,
Indiana tion, tall hotel, nf
Stein tan, luncheon, Hotel
‘Grand Army of the Republic, 76th na | ttonal a1 encampm Claypool hotel, ‘all day.
which created an executive board
profits, to ‘a “reasonable” amount, -|was written into an appropriation]: Ibi by congress’ last April after|
Roy Bennett rides “comfortably” through danger on the “swing end” of the ladder truck-upholstered seat, windshielq wiper; even a
Roy Bennett Handles Tiller "On 54-Foof Ladder Truck
By ARTHUR WRIGHT If Ry Bennett. ever “zigs” when he’s supposed to “zag,” you'll hear about that dangerous crash this 47-year-old city fireman has thus far
He's the 200-pounder who stands your hair on end as he swings the roar of that 564-foot ladder truck around crowded street corners. To the firemen he’s the “tillerman.” To the fire-chasing public he’s the “daredevil.” For Mr. Bennett's safety is determined by whether he turns “the wrong way” at the right
time, J Has Fingers Crossed When the driver turns his wheel to the left, Mr. Bennett—away back there without any brakes — must
turn his wheel to the right, Then|§
at the proper moment the tillerman “straightens ’er out” to fall in line with the front bumper. For 21 years he has been racing to
fires and for the last 12 years he's
been riding with his fingers crossed on the “whip end” of the ladder truck. “No, I haven't been scared yet, » he insists. “But I've never had a bad crackup like I'll probably have if I ever forget to turn the ‘wrong’ way.” Bumped Info Pole
: He said he “bumped” a! telephone pole about: four months ago on a short turn near the Kingan packing house. When the $19,000 truck was new a year ago, Mr. Bennett said, he “dented” a fender on a car that was parked too far Sway: from the | curb. “But Indianapolis motorists; on ‘the whole, are courteous to ‘firemen,” he said. He doesn’t have any trouble being ‘a “good” motorist himself, despite his “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” career at the steering wheel,
No Trouble in Own Car
“I. can’t understand it either, but when I get behind the wheel of my ‘own car I don't have any trouble furning in the right direction.” Mr. Bennett always has “liked a thrill” Even as a youngster. his most serious “trouble” at home.resulted from his repeated attempts
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to out-maneuver his bicycle-riding playmates. His mother’s greatest worry was over the “tricks” he at-
| tempted riding down the steep hill "at the Eli Lilly Co. plant.
His eyes sparkle’ when: he talks | about the “kick” he gets out of life as a fireman. “It’s a thrill every time I go to a fire—because I have to: keep my eyes open all the time,” *
Has No Superstitions
Pet superstitions? They don’t bother Mr. Bennett,
“You're liable to be killed on any. jcb—even you reporters,” he rea-!
soned. But if you're inclined to respect omens! you probably will. gash” at the odds. Mr, Bennett rides the rear of the ladder ‘because the other firemen admit it’s too dangerous! : The number of his engine house is “13”!
CARD PARTY MONDAY
Indiana's old-age pension movement will sponsor a card party at 8 p. m. Monday in-the I. O. O. F hall at Hamilton and E. Washing-
Pic i
sions: Eleanor. f 1 Stal Potkning, 24, 0 19 8.
Joe Lo Stewart Lav pIlomae ear Arthur’ aul x Ease of " aware; ate; Eaiuh Fra 8, Jus x.
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Jan Struther, the author, will tell “The Truth About Mrs. Miniver,” when she comes to town this winter to appear on..the. Jndianapolis ‘Town ‘Hall series. The lecturer, whose book; “Mrs. Miniver,” has been adapted for the films, is one of the headliners on the programs held on: various Saturday mornings during the winter season in the English theater. She is the wife of Anthony Max-tone-Graham, who was taken prisoner in Libya, and is now in the United States with her two youngest children, The series will be opened Oct. 24 by the piano team of Jacques Frey and Mario Braggioti. They are to|F€C present a program of classical and modern music from an original twopiano library of their own. On Nov. 7, Ruth Mitchell, sister of Billy Mitchell, pioneer of the American air force, will discuss “Odyssey Through Hell.” cently returned to this ; country after being released fromga Nazi internment camp and was a memper of the famous Serbian Chetniks.
Jay Allen Also Booked
Jay Allen, war correspondent will talk on “The Future Is Ours” on Nov. 14. Archduke Otto of Austria will speak, on “The Growing Revolt in’ Europe,” Nov. 28, and Edward Weeks, editor of the Atlantic Monthly, will describe “New Books| on the American Horizon” Dec. 5.
“My India, My America” and “War Without Violence” will have “A Warning to the West” as his topic for the first lecture of 1943. . Miss Anne Brown, who recently gave up her role in “Porgy and
career as a concer singer, will appear here Jan. 16. H. R. Knickerbocker, foreign corerspondent for the Chicago Sun, will report on “The Ring:ide of History” for Town Hall patrons. ‘He recently left Gen. MacArthur's headquarters in Australia for Europe. =.
Walter Durante on List :
{Hallett Abend will have “What| ~~ F.| We Must Do to Japan” as his topic T!
on Jan. 30. He is Far Eastern cor-
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It’s a long way “up there” from “back here)
Jan Struther, ‘Mrs. Miniver' Author, in Town Hall Series
+/| be» “When Bast Meets: West.
She re-}
| American States Insurance Co., 542} Krishnalal Shridharani, author of
Bess” to complete her studies for a
~The mounting’ - death toll of a} =. | burning army plane that crashed.
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and - the author of «Japan Unmasked.” Walter. Durante, another foreign corrégpondent, has been| booked for. Feb. 6. His, subject v
Battle.” Madame Suzanne silvercruys, famous Belgian sculptor, playwright and author, will talk on “Happiness
Is Your Psychology of Life” Feb. 13. Jan Struthers’ lecture will conclude;
the series. A luncheon at the Columbia club will follow each of the lectures. This year; a nutrition class will be conducted by the Red Cross following the luncheon, : Mrs. Edmund H. Bingham is director of the Indianapolis Town Hall, with an office In the Columbia club.
INSURANCE G0.
Atletican States Buys 0ldest Auto Stock Firm In Indiana. . The purchase of the: Union’ 'Insurance ‘Company of Indiana by the |
N. Meridian "st., was announced to-1 day. 1t is. the plan. to operate. the Union insurance firm as a separate company, according to Edward FP, Gallahue, secretary - treasurer of American States, who will also be secretary of the Union Insurance | The Union firm, with headquarters in the Underwriters building, is Indiana's oldest stock compary writing automobile insurance. It was granted a 100-year charter by the Indiana. state legislature in}
through fone of the CurtissI {today, and it was feared that eight |” ot oe
{the ‘plane, ‘and who bailed out late |1 | yesterday when it caught fire high | above Buffalo. ‘airport.
{more and another _vorker, Sam
| offotals said. Its. motor was. em|bedded in the concrete floor.
|ignited, but the air-raid precaution |g lunit in the plant {tinguished ' the fire, and kept in-
{mum.” The FBI imediately opened jan investigation.
| THREW JEWELRY’ INTO
{aoers limbed: tess Todking. for as-
| jewelry from one home and “tossed . Lit up in the trees.” :
{and its auxiliary will hold an all- | tomorrow at Merritt park :
BR PURCHASED
BUFFALO, ~ ¥. Sept. 12 WU. » :
the roof of » building at}
Frank: Ryan of suburban. KenShalala, were killed ‘at their work
The plane tore an “unbelievably small” hole in . the “tof, c8mpany
Officials said the: plane’s gasoline}
quickly
jurles and damages to a “mini-
TREES, ROBBER SAYS
SEATTLE, Sept. 12 (U, P).—William B. Morris, 27, a dairy worker, was held by police today while of-
sorted jewelry. Morris, questioned concerning too recent burglaries, told police he tdok
"Police recovered: ‘several bundred dollars worth of bracelets ag necklaces, hanging from twigs.
VETERANS FLAN PICNIC i The Speedway ‘Legion post 198
day picnic beginning at 10:30 a. m.
ably will find it necessary to ment the men in this group wis nd hoard ‘members said,
the number of, men with working
men. ' But these married men were
{wives or families,
ee ee: ; a . Twpatng solr |
{when the plane burst down upon| {them like a meteor. SRE : Lester Glenn of Buffaio, an army) 'E 8 | inspector, died shortly before mid- |} night. Frank Warda, Joseph Shialino, Martin Till, Salvatore Palmeri and Carlson Raugh of Buffalo and [ma {Paul Chase of Glens Falls, all Cur-| | tiss-Wright employees, died before |dawn.
Ang Mr. Trimble. mated hat wives in the board area will be in-
a
at to Al calls for ‘more than [into a month, |
Hoard officials say that they haye|retake 5 additional frsiry from
, if ever, filled a call up-to- \ ‘without sending some married
those ‘who. married “when selection for uction was imminent”
those who were not supporting
Homes Are Backbone’
As board 9 interprets it, “selection was imminent” for any single man ‘after the day he registered for possible military duty.’ Board 9 officials believe that, despite the heaviness of the calls, married men with chifldren will not be called “for a good while.” They
say that to them it is “inconceiv-}; able” that single men will be left|t
in key jobs in industries while men ‘who have f taken. “After all,” said Mr. Trimble, pe homes constitute the backbone of our coun ” Board 9 is mvestigating thoroughly ‘each request for deferment ‘for occupational reasons and. deciding: each case on its merits. ' “The ® position itself sores in all
quered islands was made by Und secretary of Navy James V.. restal, who has just returned a 26,000-mile flying
Guadalcanal and En marine - order the airfield which the
and efficient work | S| for American planes to athe in time to repel powerful Ji
|attempts to retake the islands. .
Full of praise for these men, told how at one the southwest--Racific the _ built an airfield within nine “They just chewed it out of jungle,” he said. . =
STRAUSS | SAYS:
Vol. 1-—-No. 9
no Indiana State Fair.
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i | iy, | oh | I ; | , I Dear Fellows— [ [ i | I | | ;
for the duration, the _ ‘body's complaining. .
almost everything. But
i
- are. bidding ‘farewell ‘ to’ Hue and heading ior
I 1 i do I I
The old home town just didn't seem nat . ural last week, what with Labor Day—and
folks from out-ol-tow who usually come in
vind until our dogs. ached. . .
. The army air force _ has taken over everything out there—well,
‘be kept available for public hockey and | basketball games there this winter. i
Cl EG
* Pour-Footed Soldiers— he : QUITE A FEW of the home town canines IN
the new 1. 8.,amy dog COTDS: . . + oh ‘Tarkington, the author, 1s honorary
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Saturday
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Sept. 1, 1942
Hats of to Our Heroes—
We miss all the
“to say hello “during Fair Week: And we miss the horse show, the vege= table exhibits, the smell of taffy and hot dogs, the midway, and walk- HH ing around . + the old faire . It's out Fair is,’ ‘but no-
7 list mim
THE veterans
the Coliseum will
silver veterans tend.
their favorite fire Virginia: to - serve
medals—the Silver Star medal for gallant in ‘action and the Purple Heart medal meritorious service. Hats off to you, Li Wahl. . » Yes, sir, and hats off to
Dad
Robert J. Grothaus, too. The ne
“WHAT'S COGKIN'” is mighty proud Lieut, Eugene A. Wahl, who's with the a air force in Australia, or thereabouts.
Las come back that he's been awarded
eh
as ‘the bombardier of one
flying’ fortress crews ‘that’s been ‘the Axis strongholds and’ licking the § off the Axis fiers,
iin
The Boys of '61 to 65
HOME TOWN will ‘pay tribute of another war--one that
fought; in the now dim past—when the QQ A. Ri national encamprhent opens next week. These: SRQHTE maybe ; 1
toat-.
Uncle Sam is sending the : U. 8. Marine Band ‘all ‘the 5 way here for . the parade’