Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 October 1942 — Page 10

MARK FERREE Business Manager

By Peter Edson.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 98-0 3 new first revenue act of 1942 is expected to raise about $10,000, 000,000 for the government in 1943, Eight ; of it will come from _ personal : corporation income taxes, the other two billion from | _ the 5 per cent victory tax which your boss will start deducting from your pay envelope after Jan. 1 if your earnings. are at the rate of _ more than $624 a year, which is

‘ty, 8 cents a copy; delivered by carrier, 15 cents: a ‘week. i

Mail rates in Indiana, | $4 a year; adjoining :

| $52 & month.

party dans ar Te re y This victory tax business is-important. The treas-

precinct leader or gangster who often was both. The

@ive Light and the People Will Find Their Own Woy

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1943

faithful followers of the person thus to be honored

would print window cards and tickets and go to work | :

on the neighborhood merchants and everyone else

ury department estimates it will ‘hit about 50 mil. lion, citizens, or ‘well over half of the adult population. These people who have to pay victory taxes won't have to fill out returns until 1944, though the

7 . "| who seemed eligible. A man might think that if he

showed a sales resistance too strong for ordinary YOUR VOTE AND CONGRESS solicitation and intimation he ran the Hk ot a brick ONE week from tomorrow the voters of the United States | through his window or contusions and a ns, or | s his Th does NJ ill elect 469 members of congress—435 representa | sovaras of many of us. Np oes imagination make ‘tives, 84 senators. : tickets in ‘proportion to the estimate of his means Able political observers, including our own Thomas L. Be XY he Simba 0 tw Yisket oumunities Stokes, have been traveling about the coun and report- | jessons, he usually did. . BE ve ur about the congressional paign. now The Origin of the Racket 1. That the public isn’t uch interested. IN THOSE DAYS, to say that the boys were | 2. That, in many states, there is a Republican trend, floss prosounca | in Indiana than Slsewhare.

-| money will be collected in 1943. The bureau. of internal revenue, meaning the treasury, had no experience in collecting anything like this victory tax, but the treasury has a whole year { in which to get out the bugs, for though: the money starts coming in when the employers remit for the first. quarter of 1943, the money won't be accounted for till the victory taxpayers file their returns in 1944. By that time the victory taxpayer may .have changed jobs twice, forgotten how much he earned and how much was deducted from his pay envelope by each employer, lost all track of what credits he is entitled to for purchase of war bonds and stamps. ‘| The resulting confusion may be rather terrible, but the internal revenue boys figure they'll get it all straightened out somehow before ‘the deadline.

The Women Do the Spending!

WOMEN SPEND 85 cents out of every dollar that . comes into the American home . . « 13,000 salvage < committees gre now in operation . .‘. minting of pennies has been cut from 119 million in May to 59 million in September to conserve copper . . . rube bers and galoshes will be ‘black only, for the duration, and there will be no zippers or fancy fur trime mings, either.- . . . In the 20 months they were on the market, 150 million pairs of nylon hose were sold. . . . Now, as they wear out, they: re wanted for’ nylon scrap.

| Do You Buin Qil?

- IF YOU BURN fuel oil in your furnace and live in a fuel oil rationing area, get your application in before Nov. 1 or your allowance ‘will’ be cut: down,

Sullivan’s own union, are free to buy only as many % PORES oP Sa, i |. . . Pool parlor and bowling alley prices will be tickets as they may want or none at all. Any fear : ; TR SE A frozen about Nov. 1. . . . If every one of America’s operating on the individual workers and the business 31 million families bought one less can of Tood per firms will be the product of their imagination. Later week, the saving would be 190,000 tons of steel—

unfortunate experiences, if any, occurring to non- 2600 tons of tin, 77 fons of rubber. i + + Railway subscribers could not be tied to their refusal in the express agency is the only organization authorized: hi relation of effect to cause. pick up and buy your surplus tires. The fact that many other union bosses have run rackets for themselves to which both workers and employers felt obliged to buy tickets in fear of unpleasant consequences for refusal may occur to the prospective clients of the Curley rackets, but that would be no fault of Bro. Sullivan or Mr. Curley. Of course, Bro. Sullivan is in a position to inffict great hardship on teamsters who spurn the oppor-

running a racket was plainly understood to mean that they were prdbmoting a party of one kind or another to raise ‘some money for some dominant hoodlum, who usually was a Tammany hoodlum, or for a group of them. . On the face of things, as on the face of the festivities: which are now planning for the purpose of paying off the personel obligations of a man who has been mayor of Boston and governor of Massachusetts, there was the serene smile ‘of innocence. The racket was legal and harmless and, in its pure, original form, as adopted for the benefit of Mr. Curley, remains so to this day. Bro. John M. Sullivan, the boss of the Boston teamsters, who sprung the idea of running not only one racket but a whole series of rackets for Mr. Curley, by means of “athletic carnivals and similar benefit performances,” has not departed from the old Bowery formula. .

PATHY towatd the coming dlections, whatever He degrée, is regrettable. No citizen ought to feel that it makes little difference who represents him in congress, for in fact congress is the keystone of our form of government. : If Congress has lost stature in the public eye—and that ‘seems undeniable—one of the reasons is creditable. Congress has refrained’ from attempting to direct the technical “military phases of the war. It has left that function to ‘the president and his military advisers, as it should have done. But with war the all-absorbing topic of interest, congress has appeared to play a minor role. Another reason is not creditable, and it long antedates the war. For many years, in matters purely domestic, ‘congress has been a follower, not a leader, and not even a ‘co-ordinate equal. It has waited for instructions from the 'White House. It has allowed itself to be bullied by pressure blocs and special-interest lobbies. It has seldom as‘serted its independence. These failings have become more ‘glaring in the present time of ,crisis. Some committees, ‘some individual members, have performed outstanding services, but congress as a whole has so often shown itself timid, slow to act, out of tune with the spirit of the country, that many a citizen has lost confidence and hope in it. (Yet congress can rise splendidly to its responsibilities,

as in its recent handling of anti-inflation legislation). > t 4 ” o s tJ

But, of Course, He's Different

FOR ALL THAT is known to the contrary, all members of his and other unions and all business firms which could suffer from the ill will of Bro.

ol h : . >. k : Editor's Note: The views expressed by columnists in this : e O O S 1 e Y O I u ! ’ 1 : newspaper are their own. They are not necessarily those ! of The Indianapolis Times. : : : +I wholly disagree with what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it—Voltaire.

HE trouble with congress, in our opinion, {renes largely to the fact that both the executive and the legislative branches have been dominated too long, too heavily, by

Ours has been a two-party system in name

only. ' As always; under such circumstances, the big majority has become increasingly subservient to executive pressure and bloc pressure while the small minority has sat on .its hands, ineffective and. puzzled, and real competi- ~ tion has ceased to exist. ~ The bureaucrat has come into his own. Those who never ran for office run the government, more and more, and the government thereby becomes less and less representative. Qut of tha? comes an increasing lack of respect for congress—and a real danger to democracy. Therefore, we think, Republican gains in congress, if they come, will be much to the good. If the case were re- ~ versed—if the Republican party had been overwhelmingly - in jSongrsss for 10 years—we should hope for Democratic

We need in our congress a better balance between the two political parties. In any legislative body, the majority always: functions more effectively, and with more responsibility, when it is constantly prodded by a strong, vigorous and challenging -6pposition. : We need, among both the Democrats and Republicans in congress, men who are independent in their thinking, men who will not abandon their convictions either to presgure groups or bureaucrats, men who will feel in their “hearts that winning this war is more important than their own re-election, men who will show in politics the same courage that our soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen show

By such a yardstick should the candidates be measured. This election is important to you. It is your opportunity to vote for a better congress, a better government, and a better, stronger America.

SECRETS OF THE SOLOMONS public knows that commanders are not changed in the midst of a. crucial battle unless conditions are bad. Hence the shock of The navy announcement that the recent hero of the Solomon offensive, Admiral Ghormley, has been replaced by Admiral Halsey, ~The cumulative effect of the shock is worse because it follows belated announcement of the loss of three Amer{ean cruisers in what was originally publicized as a sweeping victory. sunk, and how many have been seriously damaged, is still “a military secret. Under the circumstances, the public temphation i is great to put two and two together and get four hundred. ‘But this will only do much harm. When the navy needs the strength of public confidence, whatever the mistakes of Washington’s propaganda policy, which produces too much optimism one minute and toc much pessimism the ‘next, we Americans on the home front must keep our balance in fairness to the heroic men who are fighting for us. Knowing so few of the facts about the continuing ‘battle of the Solomons, it is obviously unintelligent and wnlair fo jump at conclusions.

Whether more important ships have been

sevept the judgment of the president and that Halsey is a better commander than |

: without ‘making a scapegoat of the latter, Over ‘he, had no control . . . such as divided in the South Pacific, and the fact that allied forces

‘than the enemy’s because of Pearl Harbor

) re and because we are fighting in seven seas to

‘the delayed bad news, ad more still bo. come,

the later reassurance of Admiral Nimitz, | ut Solomon inspection, that our forces. will

tunity to help bail Mr. Curley out of debt and many businessmen might suffer from his disfavor. if he were that sort of union boss. But the mere fact that some union bosses are that sort cannot be assumed to mean that he is. It can be hoped, at least, that he is not, although his conscience, rather than any restraining laws, is their only shield.

Is It Payment in Advance?

IT IS ANNOUNCED that Senator David I. Walsh and Rep. John W. McCormack, the leaders of the New Deal majority in the house of representatives, are on the honorary committee of a gigantic testimonial dinner for Mr. Curley. Thus the New Deal party, itself, if the use of their names in this respect be authorized, becomes a party to the racket consisting of a series of rackets by which it is undertaken to pay the private debts of a public man for legislative favors anticipated. Inasmuch as the gift of more than $50,000 is described as a gift it will not be taxable as income, although it will be & windfall and income for all practical, financial purposes of Mr. Curley. So, while lesser people are paying deeply for the war, Mr. Curley’s gift from the workers will be exempt, unless # could be held by the internal revenue

that the money is Payment in advance for services

yet to be given.

Policing The World

By Major Al Williams

NEW YORK, Oct. 26—One phase of the post-war period is being initiated now before our eyes, and it deserves hopeful and serious consideration. It is the development of a complete world network of American air transportation facilities. Because of increasingly efficient submarines, cargo-carrying bottoms must be supplemented by winged cargo -carriers—the merchant marine of the air. The emergency carriage of essential war munitions, comparatively light and small in bulk, provides the long-range air cargo. carrier ‘with the exact task for which it is best fitted. An example of American aviation vision is found in the application of 13 airlines to extend their domestic air schedules into the Carribean area. And is only one example, for army, navy and coms=mercial airline leaders are jointly working out com-

plete world coverage by American cargo and pas-

senger planes.

Where Airpower Comes In

VICTORY WILL BE futile if it is not followed by some entirely practicable means for world policing. It isn't feasible to police the world with army garrisons or naval vessels. There's where ‘airpower must come in. The vast air machinery which can

transport ’ peacetime cargoes throughout the world can be shifted

power and influence felt throughout the world, Not only would the United States be able to hold a complete potential commercial boycott over recalcitrant nations, but the direct threat of a policeman’s air club enforcing order and peace. ‘Airpower has revolutionized our lives and this war. Why not continue the revolution into peacetime by

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So They Say—

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“TOO MANY COMPLAINTS ARE ILL-TIMED, ILL-CONSIDER! By John F. White, 2502 Park ave.

Forum what seemed to.be one of those ill-timed and somewhat illtempered letters, in this instance a criticism of the motormen and the services of the Indianapolis Railways—that the motormen were careless and unobliging, and that the

lawless. I have ridden on the streetcar lines of Indianapolis since the days when the dinky cars were drawn by little mules with tinkling bells, paddling through the mud in inclement weather and kicking up dust in the dry periods. But never in all that time until now, within my observation, with the palace cars the passengers now ride in, has the service been better or the drivers more courteous, more careful and skillful in handling the cars through the traffic congestion in these days. ,Of course there are exceptions, an occasional grouchy and. unaccommodating motorman, sometimes reckless and even lawless in his driving, but I have observed so many acts of courtesy and kindness of motormen to ‘elderly persons, to cripples, mothers with children, passengers with baggage, that I am inclined to believe that complaints such a I have referred to are illthough the circum=stances at the time may have been irritating or involved some danger. Naturally, in going about in the course of our daily lives, there are many irritating incidents ‘and unpleasant circumstances arising to try our nerves, but there seems an element of childish peevishness in airing these grievances in public. There are other real troubles. to claim our attention and that need serious discussion. My only purpose in calling attention to these illconsidered: complaints over petty annoyances is that there is too much taking things for granted and o

A few days since I read in The| .

service was inadequate and offen.

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

be signed)

too little consideration for the superior services we enjoy over. that of former years, and too little effort to be decently considerate of our fellow workers—motormen in this instance—and that such decency is still a virtue. Also, this could well apply. to those persons who so fervently acclaim their patriotic loyalty to the government in its efforts to, win the war, but at the same time must interject the discordant notes of personal and political prejudices or hatreds. 2 ® 8. “ys0, BEHOCK MOTHERS, DRAFT

BOARDS RUINING THE U. 8.” By Woman’s Viewpoint, Indianapolis. Things that will ruin America, the land of the free: 1. The USO. 2. Block mothers. 3. Draft boards. 4. Compulsory labor for women. Reasons: 1. The USO club rooms are furnished by donated furniture, donated food, donated entertainment and donated services of women and girls. Where does the USO “funds” go? Boys in service use the USO free food and dancing partners to begin .an evening, then parade the streets looking for entertainment they really like! Why support wolves? Why encourage unmoral situations? Why have a USO? As one hostess remarked: “The soldiers certainly don’t want to sit and hold hands.” 2. As a “Block Mother” I would be responsible for feeding someone else’s children properly, keep-

Side Glances—By Galbraith

-| their. safety, and caring for

ing them out of fights, keeping them clean, giving them naps, insuring sick ones. Can anyone imagine doing this, and their own work, and all for the loss of shattered nerves. and possible. wrecked furniture? No! 3. Present draft boards have no unity. Each operates under individual ideas of fairness: We need: a central draft hoard, under which

lowed and no partiality is allowed. The public is fed up with “this today and that tomorrow” tactics.

matoes, work in a dime store, or some menial job, whether I am able or willing to do so? If so, then the land of the free is a dictatorship. If my neighbor makes $45 weekly in defense work, then I, too, am entitled to a good salary for giving up home responsibilities for the sake of my government’s need. That, too, is as important as defense factory work if I am forced to give my time and labor. = » » ® “I DISAGREE WITH YOUR EDITORIAL ON LIQUOR” By J. G. Beck, 414 N. DeQuincy st. I am glad to know that this is a nation in which the opinions of the ordinary citizen may still be openly expressed. Upon reading the editorial page of your paper Tuesday evening I noted your comments under the heading, “Don’t Repeat That Mistake!” and I was shocked by your statements therein. I am in thorough disagreeinent with everything you say in this “masterpiece” designed, as every true Christian and law-abiding citizen who reads it will see, to aid the liquor business; or, at least to avoid incurring its enmity as the issue, during the weeks ahead, is to be debated upon the floors of congress and throughout the nation. Yes, the determined minority you speak of is now a resl source of danger to those who make capital of liquor. But don’t forget that even one with God is a majority. While it may never be possible to abolish liquor drinking by law, it being a ‘moral issue, yet why do you, and others, who should in all reason stand for what we all know innately

|is right, lend your powerful influ- ' lence in exactly the opposite direc-

tion? Which is more to be desired and followed—the human laws on our statute books which attempt to le-

*} |galize a sinful trait of the race, or

the laws of God which He has placed upon His statute book, declaring that all sin is divinely outlawed, and that the wages of sin is

| {death?

None of us needs to be told what constitutes sin. We meet it at every turn. But in many forms of it we like to indulge so well (usually for financial profit) that we proceed to “legalize” it. We might as well legalize snake bites, in the hope that if and when bitten no dire conse-

quences will result. I have long

since learned that this world is at enmity with God. The world, as a world, hates God. The world wants

|its way. And the world is having its | {| way for 4 season; but'in the ofing jis Sue ineviianle Say of soskoning -

set rules and regulations are fol=|"

4. Can I be forced to pick to-|°

On Many Fronts By : S. Burton Heath

CLEVELAND, Oct. 26. The, Daily Worker, official organ of the* Communist party in the “United States, complains that when Henry Kaiser went east for 20,000 shipyard workers, he left untapped a reservoir of 50,000 California Negroes looking for jobs. By its treatment of the article, ¢ the Worker infers that Kaiser was . discriminating against Negroes. The established fact that Kaiser * is willing to use Negroes, but has been prevented by the union with which he has a* contract, was not mentioned. The Worker's approach gives a typical Communist picture of a big businessman Sissies ing against a race. The truth is that it is not the businessman, but little unioneers, who are keeping Ne raes out of the better jobs in Kaiser. shipyards.

Belated Alibi

BERLIN ANNOUNCING that artillery bombardment was to be substituted for the costly. frontal assaults on Stalingrad, pointed out that “the strategic objective of the German offensive, namely the Volga, was reached years ago.” The German spokesman did not mention that the Nazi hold on the Volga is tenuous so long as Russia holds Stalingrad. Nor did he explain away the fact that Hitler suffers a dangerous psychological defeat so long as his utmost might has failed to subdue Ae city. named after Joseph Stalin. We nominate the Battle of Stalingrad as this war’s second contribution to the list: of decisive battles in world history. - The Battle of Britain was the first. The coming Batfle of Germany. will be the third.

Tough On Us, Isn't It?

MEMBERS OF the RAF work sich in shirtsleeves. Therefore each of them is permitted to have a new shirt once in every nine months. WAAF women, not working in shirtsleeves, must make their shirts do for a full year. ‘RAF men must ‘make socks last. four months; trousers six months; ties, jackets, boots, caps, vests nine months; great-coats four years. WAAF, women » must make stockings do six weeks; jackets, brassieres, corsets and suspender belts nine months; pajamas and sweaters two years. Tough war on this side of the water, isn’t ite

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Q—Rights to benefits under state unemployment compensation laws are based on earnings within a period closely preceding unemployment. Are there any provisions to protec: men who enter military service? : > ; -- A—Thirty-eight states have in their laws some method of assuring. benefit rights to those covered workers who engage in military , after they return to civilian life. In order to be covered by the special provisions a worker must have entered the military forces of the U.. 8. since 1940, | .Q—Are members of the presidentis cabinet ap pointed for: a fixed term? a J | A—Cabinet officers hold their office. thie pleasure ¥ 2 of the president. They do not necessarily leave office with the president who appointed them, while i : resignations ;