Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 September 1942 — Page 3
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- WHELDEN en cas) SETUP A JOKE
city and Cony ‘Budgets |
Y the membership should be changed
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- Pass Without Scrutiny Under' Deadlock.
“A movement to - exclude from
‘membership on the county tax ad-| ~ Justment board any representative of |
8 government units was started here
oday. ; iy : Revamping of the state law to
the membership status was
‘proposed by Harry Miesse, secretary A of the Indiana taxpayers’ associa- Hf
The proposal followed a deadlock vote among adjustment board members Tuesday when the city and county budgéts were approved without e2amination,
'_Twe Voted Down
lden and Berkley W. Duck Jr., board members, were voted down on all attempts to cut the city budget Tuesday and they finally abandoned their efforts and agreed to approve all expenditures without] looking at them. . ‘Three members of the board were representatives of government units, each defending to the last vote all items in his respective budget. Mr. Whelden supported the move to change the membership. - “The present membership setup of the board is a joke. Anyone can see that,” he said. “I think all members of the board will agree that
and a formal recommendation on it probably will be issued soon.” Miesse ‘to Appeal ‘The discussion on membership followed an announcement by Mr. Miesse that he intends to appeal to the state tax board the budget and tax rates adopted hy the adjustment board. Mr. Miesse said he will seek a reduction in the municipal budgets and tax rate, declaring that city hall can’t continue “business as usual”: spending during war time. C. Harvey Bradley, county civilian defense director, appeared before the adjustment board yesterday, to discuss the probable costs of defense here next year. . The board allowed several thousand dollars in various township budgets to finance defense activities in rural areas, but first got from township trustees their pledge to get approval from Mr. Bradley before any of the money is spent. Says Fund Not Needed Mr. Bradley told the board that the $10,000 appropriation sought reeently by county commissioners for
"not needed.” He said his organization had not asked for any meney fr the county government, declaring most of the expense would be paid by voluntary Subseyintions,
Telegraph Briefs
STUDY STOP-GAP RATIONING WASHINGTON, Sept.-24 (U. P.). «Temporary rationing of gZasoline on a nation-wide basis pending operation of a permanent curtailment program is one of several conservation plans under study today by
William M. Jeffers, newly appointed rubber czar.
ALCOA STRIKE SPREADS CLEVELAND, Sept. 24 (U. P.).— A strike in the key smelter division of the Aluminum Company of America spread to all ingot departments today and threatened to halt operations of the entire huge war plant.
FIRE AT NEW ALBANY NEW ALBANY, Ind., Sept. 24 (U. P.) —New ‘Albany's worst fire of 1942 swept the upper sections of a 100-foot elevator structure at the Finger brothers coal yard here yesterday, causing damage estimated at $50,000. %
FEARS FUEL OIL SHORTAGE ‘ WASHINGTON, Sept. 2¢ (U, P.).
eNew England faces a disastrous
fuel oil shortage if supplies are not moved into that area in increasing amounts, Deputy Petroleum, Co-or-dinator Ralph K. Davies warned
HUNT MISSING BRIDE CHICAGO, Sept. 24 (U. P).—~Po-|
lice searched today for Mrs. Mary Pyar Re, 14-year-old bride, miss-
rom |. weoNssDAx TRAFFIC COURT
DATA BARRED IN MITCHELL CASE|
Joe Mitchell's cafe and poolroom on
filed yesterday that the reputation was ‘bad.”
Prosecutor Blue made to introduce evidence of ' law violations were blocked by Special Judge Charles W. Cook Jr.
defense activities in the county “is|
as records of ‘alleged law ‘violations at
Mrs. Ernest Becker of the Garden Study club, tries on a hat she designed with fresh vegetables and fruit. This is one of the classifications in the Victory Garden Harvest show.
Some Records of Violations Outlawed by Statutes, Court Rules.
More than a dozen more police officials were to be called to the witness stand today to tell what they know about the operation of
Indiana ave. Mitchell is on trial in criminal court charged with maintaining a public nuisance and the ‘state has asked the court to padlock the places permanently. |, Half a dozen police officers testi-
of Mitchell’s places as to gambling
However, most of the attempts
Evidence Is Barred
Mr. ‘Blue's attempt to introduce evidence voluminous police
the Mitchell places was ruled out by Judge Cook. ~ The court upheld defense attorneys’ contentions that the police records were not “proper evidence” and that most of them involved
Prologue to Victory Garden Show
Mrs. Ralph Soots, notification dent of the Crooked Creek Garden reach the top of this giant caster
Mrs. Herman Willwerth, 2471 E. Riverside dr. Chang, Mrs. Willwerth’s
dog, is wondering what is going on.
A. A. Irwin of the Marion county agriculture department, pulls up
a handful of beets to show Mrs.
vegetable exhibit for the Emerson Grove Garden club.
[Hoosier Growers Helping Raise Two Millions for Service Men
* The vegetables, fruits, flowers and canned goods that Hoosiers have planted and prepared this year are going to do their bit for the war effort by aiding in the nation-wide campaign to raise $2,000,000 for the emergency relief funds of the armed services. The money is to be raised through a series of Victory Gardens Harvest shows throughout the country—Indianapolis’ show will be held Saturday
old.
complaints more than two years (The statute of limitations prohibits use of evidence more than two years old.) Also attempts of Prosecutor' Blue to link the Mitchell establishments
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with the recent riot on Indiana ave. were blocked by court rulings on the ground that the shooting occurred more than 100 yards from his pool room. Arrest of Employee
Several officers testified -they saw evidence that a baseball pool ticket and numbers games were conducted there and that they saw a girl always sitting in a booth near the baseball scores. Asked specifically what the girl did, the officers said all they ever saw her do was “just sit.” Sergt. Lawrence Fanning said he arrested an employee of Mitchell on a gaming charge and that he confiscated pool tickets used in the lottery. Jesse McMurtry, chief inspector of the police department, was prevented from testifying about records linking the Mitchell places with law violations.
Quotes Mitchell Denial
Chief Deputy Inspector Herman Radamacher testified that he warned Mitchell about complaints that gambling was conducted in his place but that Mitchell “denied any gambling was permitted.”
reputation of Mitchell’s places for gambling “is bad.” Mitchell’s places have been closed for three weeks under a temponvy restraining order Pending outcome of the trial
in conjunction with the harvest show.
space at the coliseum is rapidly being filled to overflowing with exhibits of vegetables, canned materials in a setting of other exhibits of flowers and shrubs. Entries must be in the hands of the
and Sunday at the state fairgrounds coliseum. Twenty-four organizations are lending their active support to the local show and the Indianapolis Dahlia society has agreed to hold the Midwest dahlia conference show
The 35,000 square feet of display
fruits and
{tions will include one in hat trim-
first, second and third-place win-
chairman for the show and presiclub, had to climb a stepladder to bean plant growing in the yard of
Pierre Williams, chairman of the
food products will be discussed by officials of Purdue. Classes in artistic arrangements and the use of garden products will be held and-other special competi-
ming by the use of fruits, flowers and vegetables and one in garden photographs. Seal prizes will be awarded to
ners and those receiving honorable mention. General admission prices at the
staging committee not latef than noon Saturday.
4 p. m. Saturday and will continue until 10 p. m. Sunday, closing at 10 Pp. m. Saturday and reppening at noon the following day. Governor Schricker will be the guest of honor and state and national government officials will assist in the formal opening Seremonies at 8 p. m. Saturday. ,
due UIIVerSiY | agricultwral extension department of will hibit. io of canning . and
other Preserving and storing garden
The show will informally open at
200 Cas of Exhibits Both private and military musical
artists, including the Ft. Harrison [City-wide reception center band directed by Warrant Officer Joseph Galati, will assist in the program.
More than 200 classes of exhibits
Horticultural experts of the Pur-
the family garden present, a large educational ex-
50 cents. Tickets are now being sold in various Indianapolis locations for 30 cents in an advanced
East side area containing the RCA plant, will dimout for half an hour at 9:30 o'clock tonight, another step in Indianapolis’ preparations for a
month.
eau said that 200 sector and block wardens would be on duty tonight of vegetables, fruits, flowers and|lo see that all business houses and canned fruits and vegetables will be on display. In addition to the many competitive ‘classes, there will be ex-
hibits shown on a non-competit: Inspector Radamacher said the|basis. Hive
homes douse their lights immediately at 8:30 o'clock.
and the north side of Michigan st.
gate on the days of the show will be
ticket sale.
DIMOUT TONIGHT ON NEAR EAST SIDE
Defense district 7 and 7A, an
rehearsal early next Air Raid Warden Paul L. Gastin-
It was announced, however, that the RCA plant, busy on war orders, would not be affected. The dimout area, which includes Woodruff - place, is bounded by the east side of the Technical high school campus to the Belt railroad,
to the south side of E. 10th st.
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MARRIAGE IAGE LICENSES
NOV. 3 TRIUMPH
SEEN BY MYERS
Praises Sullivan, Cites Party Unity in Opening. Race for Mayor. ‘By EARL RICHERT
late yesterday at which the party’s mayoral candidate, Dewey Myers, lpredicted a total victory for the party at the polls Nov. 3. “I say to you, with the deepest and most sincere conviction, victory will be ours,” Judge Myers told the
‘1500 cheering party workers who had
gathered at the party's mew héadquarters at 33 N. Pennsylvania st. to hear his platform address. : He predicted that six weeks “from this hour” Congressman Louis Ludlow will be on his way back to Washington; Governor Schricker
‘will have received a solid Demo-
cratic legislative delegation from this county, and the Democratic candidates for county and city of-
their delegated duties. Lauds Mayor Sullivan Judge Myers paid tribute to Reginald H. Sullivan, the outgoing Democratic mayor, terming him ro best mayor Indianapolis ever “For me to obtain that tribute,” he remarked, “I will have to better his record. This will be difficult, but it is my solemn pledge today that I will try with all my heart and my strength.” The mayoral candidate said that the greatest single factor making him confident of the results of the election was the unity of the Democratic organization. “Primary campaigns always create sore spots, but it is characteristic of good Democrats that they soon forget their personal disappointments Pfand start pitching with all their strength for the party,” he said. “It pleases me that I tan stand here and tell you and the general public that Democratic unity is the real thing—that it is not a false front concealing rancorous feuds.” Pledges ‘Good Officials’ A telegram from Sheriff Al Feeney wishing success to the ticket was read to the party workers by County Chairman Russell J. Dean. The party workers cheered. (Sheriff Feeney in pre-primary days often was mentioned as a possible opponent of Judge Myers for the mayoral nomination.) Judge Myers took a back-handed slap at his Republican opponent, Gen. Robert Tyndall, who in his platform address criticized severely the present Democratic administration of the city police department. “The voters expect a candidate for mayor to know what he is talking about,” the criminal court judge remarked at one point. “When he betrays a lack of knowledge by floundering in loose generalities they recognize that he is not qualified for the terrific responsibility he is seeking.” Judge Myers pledged himself as mayor to pick “outstanding citizens” for key Positions in his administration. : Cites Industrial Growth He said that the “sound and orderly” government of the Democratic administraitons had encouraged the nation’s leading industrial
a site for plants and pledged that his administration would continue the policy of -“keeping its feet on the d.” Judge Myers added that he had ideas which he intended to put into
partment and the city’s problems, “When I.am elected mayor,” he concluded, “I will be guided at all times by one platform: ‘I will protect the good name of my city.’ ”
HOOK IS APPOINTED TO DEFENSE POST
Ralph Hook of the Hook Drug Co. was today appointed chief messenger of the state defense council with duties of co-ordinating and organizing all message activities. The appointment was made by Clarence A. Jackson, state defense director. Civilian defense messengers are being trained by the Boy Scout organizations over the state, but since there is no state organiza-
trafic
the program was needed. Mr, Hook, as chairman of the war service comimitee of the Central Indiana Boy Scout council, has di-
Golfers Protest Club Alterdtions
county today after a kick-off rally}
fices will be preparing to take up|
A SKIMPY, NINE-WORD TELEGRAM from has given Marion county Democrats the biggest
they have had in many months,
Al Feeney | for rejoicing
' This telegram, read by County Chairman Russell J. Dean io party
workers at
opening rally of the fall campaign yesterday, said sim-
ply: “Sorry cannot attend headquarters opening. Success to the ticket.”
The 500 party workers attending the rally cheered when’ they heard it. For they knew that this, on the surface at least, marked the end of the biggest split in party ranks in the county—a split many feared would have disastrous results in the coming election. And friends of Sheriff Feeney, who was still out of town today, said the sheriff meant what he said in wishing success to the ticket and that he would go out during the coming campaign and do all he could to elect it. Many expect him to take a post in party headquarters. : os #" o
He Could Have Hurt
WHILE MAKING no public statements, the outgoing Democratic sheriff, who has one of the biggest personal followings of any political leader in the county, has made no secret of the fact during the last few months that he didn’t approve of some of the Democratic candidates or of the way things were being run. This caused many Democratic leaders to fear and Republican leaders to hope that the sheriff would do what he could to defeat the Democratic candidates he didn’t like. (During pre-primary days he was often mentioned as a candidate for mayor but he did not énter the race against Criminal Court Judge Dewey Myers.) But the sheriff, as indicated by his telegram, apparently has decided to go down the line for the Democratic ticket. There is no doubt that the sheriff could have hurt the Democratic cause considerably had he chosen to come out in support of certain G. O. P. candidates. But he hasn't and won't, say his friends. . The sheriff’s mother was on the platform during the rally and Governor Schricker got loud applause when, referring to Mrs. Feeney, he remarked, “I am proud of the record her son has made
in the sheriff's office.” Friends of the 50-year-old,
bachelor sheriff say he is plan-
STRAUSS ¢ SAYS:
ning to enter the armed forces when his term ends on Jan, 1. 2 8 »
Morrissey Issue Solved?
IF POLICE CHIEF Michael F. Morrissey passes his physical examination on Oct. 3 and is inducted into the army, that also will remove a source of friction within the Democratic party. Many leaders high in county Democratic circles are determined that he shall not be reappointed
| chief if Judge Myers is elected.
And there are some who want him reappointed. s So, if he passes his physical examination, there won't be this point to fight over,
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Summons GOP Veterans
JOE RAND BECKETT, chairman of the county Republican veterans, has called an organization meeting for'8 p. m. Monday at the Claypool hotel, State G. O. P. Chairman Ralph Gates and Judge Dan V., White, candidate for probate judge, will be the principal speakers. Mr, Beckett has divided the county into five areas and. appointed the following chairmen: North, Harry ‘L. Gause and George B. Shideler; east, William T. Kleinhelter and Faye H. Lam-~ son; south, Samuel C. Walker and ‘Florence Bischoff; \west, Walter E. Hemphill and ' Beulah M. Weber and central, Otto T. Ferger and Helen Munger,
WILLKIE DOMINATES
SOVIET NEWSPAPERS
MOSCOW, Sept. 2¢ (U. P.).—The Soviet press today devoted virtually all its front page space to photographs of Wendell Willkie, one of them showing Mr. Willkie and Josef
Stalin standing together and smiling. ;
There was an absence of official comment on the Willkie visit but in
Moscow as in Kuibyshev corre-
spondents reported the Russians greatly impressed by his frankness,
Tell A. F. of L War Effort Is Periled by " Inefficiency.
tant objective of the American peo= ple today should be to ‘stop the “waste, extravagance and inetli= ciency” in the federal government, State G. O. P. Chairman Gates said here today in an before the A. F. of L. state - cone; vention. vil He quoted from an address made by Senator Byrd of Virginia In which the senator said: “While Americans fight for theip lives and pay to the hilt, governs ment spendthrifts toss away two billion dollars a year on bands, pubs Rotey, iy, STS fave projects and es.” Favors Trade Barriers
“There is serious doubt,” Mr, Gates remarked, “as to whether the war can be won if this waste, ine efficiency and extravagance cons tinues in our national government.™ Referring to the post-war period, Mr. Gates said he was opposed to the, idea of eliminating all trade | barriers. “It is my opinion,” he said, “that the American standard of living cannot be maintained if you men are placed in’ direct Sompegtiion with the peasant of the Dutch Indies or with other nations. “| Europe and Asia where the ° scale is ridiculously low.” Urges Greater Benefits : |
Governor Schricker in an address ;here yesterday said he would recoms mend to the legislature ‘that “ule employment benefits be ‘increased from $16.50 to $20 weekly. : W. E. Longfellow of Washing= ton, D. C. assistant director of first aid, water safety and accident prevention for the American Red Cross, was to speak at the convene tion today. At yesterday's meetings, 2 Robinson Hitchcock, state selective service director, told A. F. of L. delegates that/ more than 70,000 Hoosiers wiih ave been inducted = for military "duty by the end of October. “Within the next 30.days,” Col, Hitchcock said, “the total numbep of Indiana men drafted for service will exceed the entire wor war 1 total.” 4 Rowland Allen, Indianapolis, told = | labor delegates that fear was the
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