Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 March 1943 — Page 9

x I was sitting fn Ihe room. of Lied; Col.

5 fying fortress commander from Los: were looking over a six-weeks-old CORY 3 ‘the latest to reach bombing ; elsewhere in Africa, and many of them are personsl

"us here. It was full of photos and stories of the war; dramatic 4 tales from the Solomons, from

’ . Russia, and right from our own

i} African front. The magazine fas- . cinated me and, when I had finished, I felt an animation about the war I hadn't felt in weeks. ~ For in the magazine the war ‘seemed romantic and exciting, full of heroics and vitality. I know it really is, and yet I don’t seem capable of feeling it. Only in the magazine from America can I catch the eal spirit of the war over here. ‘IT don’t know. Is war dramatic, or isn’t it? Certainly there are great tragedies, unbelievable "heroics, even a constant undertone of comedy. It is the job of us. writers to transfer all that drama back to you . folks at home. Most of the other eorrespondents | have : the ability to do it.

Two Incidents ‘Romantic’

BUT WHEN I sit down to write, here is what I:

see instead:

Men at the front suffering and wishing they were -

somewhere else, men in routine jobs just behind the lines bellyaching because they-can’t get to the front, all of them desperately hungry for somebody to talk -to besides themselves, no women: to be heroes in front of, damn little wine to drink, ‘precious little song, cold and fairly dirty, just toiling from day to day in a world full of insecurity, discomfort, homesickness and “a dulled sense of danger, . The drama and romance are here, of course, but they're like the famous: falling tree in the forest— they're no .good unless. there's somebody around to hear. I: know. of: only twice that ithe war will be romantic to the men over here. Once when they see the Stattie of Liberty, again on their first day back in the home town with the folks. And speaking of drama, Ive just passed up my

Was a tough decision either way. As you've seen, correspondents at et are allowed

group that-I'd known both in England and

friends by now.. They asked if I cared to go along on a mission over the hot spot of Bizerte. I knew the day of that invitation would come, and I dreaded it. Not to go brands you as a coward. To go might make you a slight hero, or a dead duck. Actually I never knew what I'd say until the moment came.

“To Hell With Vanity

WHEN IT DID come, I said this: © “No, I don’t see any sense in me going. Other|. correspondents have already gone, so I couldn't be the first anyhow. I'd be in the way, and if I got killed my death would have contributed nothing. I'm running chances just being here without sticking my neck out and asking for it. No, I think I won't go. I'm too old to be a hero.”

The reaction of the fliers astounded me. I ex-

* . pected them to be politely contemptuous of anyone

who declined to do just’once what they do every day. But their attitude was exactly the opposite, and you could tell they were sincere and not just being nice. “Anybddy who goes, when he doesn’t have to, is a plain damn fool,” one of them said. «If T were in _your shoes I'd never go on another mission,” another pilot said. A lieutenant-colonel, who had just got back from a mission, said: “There -are only two reasons ‘on earth why anybody should go. Either because he has to, or. to show other people he isn’t afraid. Some of us have to show we're not afraid. You don’t have to. You decided right.” I put this all down with such blunt immodesty because some of you may have wondered when I'm going along to describe a bombing mission for you, and if not, why not. I'm not going, and the reason is that I've rationalized myself into believing that for one in my position, my sole purpose in going . would be to perpetuate my vanity. And I've decided to hell with vanity. 3

Inside Indianapolis By Lowell Nussbaum

ROXIE HERALD, foreman at the Renard Linoeum & Rug Co, is proud of his long record of safe driving. He. says he has papers to show nearly 700, 000 miles of truck driving—without an accident. He

~ credits his safety record to always keeping- a clear

head—never taking a drink. , .. Ralph E. Duncan, executive vice president of the McCullough Printing Co.; seldom eats lunch. He got the no-lunch habit when he discovered how much work he could get done during the noon hour, with’ its minimum of disturbances. pulvulé department at Lillly’s think der fuehrer would be a littlé more furious if he knew about Hilda Gildmeir, who works in the : department. Hilda not only buys war ‘bonds for herself, but recently purchased one in the name of ‘Susan Wouldstroud Gildmeir.” “Susan” happens to be. Hilda's pedigreed dog.

Around the Town. .

THE SPACE situation in the war memorial is getting critical. The civilian defense folks and county rationing boards are 50° ‘crowded. it’s. hard to walk hetween th . And wi rationing Oe emel they may have to find larger quarters elsewhere or set up desks out onthe plaza. ve «DrRE. 8. ‘Waymire, 1827% ~ College, carries: a spare pair of skoe.lages in his wallet. He's: been carrying them, as a: precaution, since his college. déys.

from the National ‘Fertilizer association. envelope’ was a completely blank - sheet of paper, neatly folded. state, now that it owns the Trimble home, is going to turn that handsome gilded fence into the scrap

iron collection.

Mind Your Manners

SOME TIPS for “share-thesriders” are offered by an RCA “share-the-rider” in the RCA plant publica-

Washington

WASHINGTON, March 10.—Some Republicans in congress are in favor of a truce to permit the reciprocal | trade act to stand until after the war. The present act expires June 30. Naturally the

administration wants it extended. .Repudiation of the policy now, of all times, would - work serious damage to our international relations. It would handicap our ‘officials severely in

all .diplomatic negotiations that

must be carried on in connection

we ‘the luiderations appeal to a Republicans although the

party has been almost unanimously against the trade: agreements act. When the measure was first passed, only two Repub- > “licans in. the house voted for it, and only five Republican senators. “On renewals, Republicans cast a unanimous vote against it once in the house and ‘once. “in the senate.

Not ‘Proper Time’ for Battle

SENATOR ‘McNARY, the Repub senate, has his own objections to t policy, as. it has. been carried: out on. But he doubts if

leader of the

_ He Is suggesting to his tellow seni that the act _ be extended until after the war. Senator McNary would make it clear that the Republicans have not abandoned their objections to the act but are only withholding them until a more appropriate time. . Somewhat the same view is taken by Rep. Clifford Hope of Kansas, the/ranking Republican on the house agriculture committee. This is, as Mr. Hope says, a matter properly for we Louse ways and means

My Day

NEW YORK CITY, TUBSDAY—Last evening I : a meeting fo the support of Bethune-

Thomas Jeferson. Perhaps e study of his writa be valughle to the

« « « The girls of the,

. Saul ‘Koby wants $0 know if the

tion. Here they are: th. Don't keep the driver waiting. (2) Treat his auto'as you would your own. (3) Pinish your dressing and apply your make-up at home. (4) No back-seat driving. (5) First passengers in sit in back seats. <§) In cold weather refrain from smoking. (7) Pay your fare promptly. (8) ‘Keep ashes off floor, as they are easily spread by the heater. . Gen, Tyndall may not have known it but he had a "campaign manager in distant New Guinea in his successful race for mayor. In a letter to Merle Sidener, leader of the Christian Men Builders class, Pfc. Ray Blankenship tells of receiving some of Gen. Tyndall’'s campaign stickers by mail. Pfc. Blankenship, who served under the general in the 38th division before the general retired, says he placed the stickers on “some of the vehicles here in New Guinea; so I'll let you know how the election comes out here iff New Guinea.” He says lots of the fellows there in New Guinea with him served under our mayor and admired him for his leadership, guidance and friendship.

Serve Yourself

IN VIEW, OF the shortage of coal truck drivers, it may become stylish to give “coal delivering” parties. The guests—maybe a couple of neighbors—would azrive in old clothing and join the host in a couple of

_pottles of beer, followed by a trip to the coal yard, th mare and more -. y p oal.

there’ to load a ton or two of coal on a truck and deliver it to the host's home: The host then could turn around ‘and return the favor. Personally, we hope it warts dp pretty soon. . . . The folks who used to shop

- around at various meat ‘markets. are the ones having the “most trouble now. The butchers are trying to . In the financial’edjfor’s mail ‘was an envelope In. the =

take care of their regular customers first. And when that’s done, there's little, if anything, left for the “gecasional” customers. Some markets have put up| signs saying: “Old customers only.” The Kincaid meat market at 5605 N. Illinois has a sign reading: “We reserve the right to sell who we please and the amount we sell them.” Incidentally, the meat shortage is contributing to waste of tires. Whispered tips that “you can get all the meat you want in small towns around here” starts lots of people out in their cars. It’s mostly a ‘waste of time, we hear.

By Raymond Clapper

committee,” but Mr. Hope’s personal attitude is significant because he comes from the heart of the farm belt where the opposition to the reciprocal program is strongest. House ‘Republicans are more aggressive in their opposition to the trade agreements act than the Republicans in the senate. Nevertheless as Rep. Hope says, it is a poor time to raise the issue and no harm can be done by continuing the act during the war. Also there is some suggestion in the house of providing, as has been done with some of the war legislation, that congress could terminate the act at any time by concurrent resolution—that is by: majority action of both: houses. without the signaiir of the

_ president.

G. 0. P. Outlook Broadentig

ANY SUCH ACTION by. congress should be accepted not ‘as indicating a ‘change of heart on the part of the Republicans but rather as their contribution to national unity and to the strengthening of the government ‘in its war-time , dealings ie foreign? governments. ' = Republicans: might not: be willing to amit it, but I have a strong suspicion that some of the more far sighted :among’ them are ‘thinking that if thé Repub-: licans come. into: power in the 1944 elections; they: just might want to keep the reciprocal trade act. As a matter of self-interest, it-is'a most Wseful weapon for the government in breaking down trade" restrictions against us. by other. nations. Republicans are ; steadily broadening their * outlook. For instance, Gaqverror Stassen of Minnesota represents a new broader-gauge statesmanship ‘that is finding voice ‘also among" ‘numerous other younger Republicans. They - .know, .as :Governor. Stassen says, that while we might not want to put all of our eggs in the international -basket; we should some of

them there on the chance that they might hatch

semen belter, than’ Fecurring. wars.

By ‘Eleanor Roosevelt

the taxi-driver. could not find the number, 1 stophed out two blocks away.” A ‘rather harried young girl

awaited me at the gate, and she had a relieved ex- trol

pression when she ushered: me into the deanery and Miss Gildersleeve’s presence. - x It is slways'd pleasure t6 be with Dean Gildersleeve. The only other guests were four very attrac-

, tive students. We were through lunch on time in

spite of my tardiness, and the assembly began at the appointed hour. Afterward, I met a small Zi Students and itiey escorted me back to the right subway station! =

to go “alongion bombing missions. I am with a|

That May Lead to

New Facilities. (List. of Laws Passed, Page 11)

serious “growing pains”— ‘quated sewer system. Before the legislature adjourned this week it passed a bill to permit

be expanded to suburban areas. But it®also provided that the sanitary commissioners may employ an engineer to IE a compre-

sanitary facilities and services required or desirable.”

Importance Stressed

Officials of the _Jndianapolis Chamber of Commerde described this as one of the most important acts of the legislature affecting Indianapolis because it may result in | solving a situation which George Kuhn, C. of C. president, a year ago said was “intolerable.” Mr. Kuhn at that time said Indianapolis has a sewer system which “gallows thousands of basements to be flooded by a one-inch rain and allows sanitary sewage to flow through the town.” He described it thus: 1. In many places it is far too small for the load it has to carry. 2. In other respects it is worn out and needs rebuilding. 3. In some places the separation of storm and sanitary sewers are required. See Survey Soon

Although the war probably will prevent the rebuilding of the sewer system for the duration, it is expected that the survey will be started thi! summer so that work can start immediately after the war. The bill also will permit several uhincorporated communities west of the city to receive the sanitation services of the city. Their situation already has received attention from the state health board which has investigated some cases of uhsanitary conditions. “These areas will find it to their advantage to come’ into the sanitary district, if they need the facilities, since the: entire sanitary district#including the new areas would pay the cost,” said Paul McCord, chairman of .the Chamber’s community development committee:

Governor Schricker today signed 13 more bills bringing the total which now have become law to 249. They were: H. B. 77—(Freeman)-—Permits counties to ‘establish. boards of aviation commissioners to supervise airports on land acquitetl io that purpose 117— (Miser) —Appropriates $15,000 ay to match federal funds for state water table survey. H. B. )—Increéases

6s (Conelan meal in which sheriffs

a in coun feed DHsoniass, H. B. 259—(Heller)—Empowers the state fire marshal to bring injunctive actions in enforcement of fire laws. H. B. 261—(0’Connor)—Permits ‘ state tax board to correct real estate assessment or order cancellation .of tax in veltain cases. H. B. 602—(Fulk)—Amends law providing for special school Jooma to affect Jackson township, ay cou ty. B. 6— (Malin 2) —Expands definition of an conduct as a misdemeanor. H. (Grant)—-Amends law regarding publication of public service com-

mission Slices H. B. 309—(Korn)—Provides for proportionate rerund to holders of liquor permits 1hducied into the service. H. 315—(Fulk)—Cirants to persons who Rave op in strip mines two months ‘the right to file Jens on the mine, Inacilinery and fixtur H. B. 165 (Henley)— Provides for 10day notice for terminattion of workmen's compensation insurance policies. H B. 41—(B ond)-—Requires 30-day notice for termination of occupational disease insurance policies. H. C. R. 3-(Lowry)-—Creates commisSion to codify Indiana transportation aws.,

FORMER SEAMEN

Former seaman now working: in this area will be interviewed tomorrow concerning possible return to duty as seamen and marine engineers on merchant ships. Mrs. Gretchen R. Weitz, administrative officer of the war shipping administration, will talk to' 100 “men who have been called in by the U. S. employment service and other interested applicants at the emplbyment service office, 148 E. Market | st., between 8 a. m. and 5 bs m. to-| Morrow. Mrs. Weitz anriounted: that men are needed for the following ratings: Marine engineers; chief, first and second mates; able seamen and cook bakers.

BILL PROPOSES 3 10 MAN WAR CABINET

WASHINGTON, March 10 (U. P.).

"|—A 10-man war. cabinet to be ap-|

pointed by the president and to direct the prosecution of the war is proposed in a bill introduced by Rep. Eivand H. Rees (R. Kas),

ecutive departments and “consider

Two. youngsters went all the way down to 14th|

st. with: me. They are majoring in foreign languages

and ‘one ‘of them told me she had to write a com-|w

position in Satish sud Bienes: once ‘a week. Her im, 1 rospe

Governor Scans Measure |

Buried in a ‘bil awaiting Gover- s nor: Schricker’s ‘signature ‘is what] | ‘may prove to be the eventual an+| swer to’ one of Indianapolis’ most| —its . anti- 3

the Indianapolis sanitary district to}

hensive plan and program for the

{for plant inspections and a dinner

BOY SCOUT TROOP

T0 BE INTERVIEWED]

{been selected as the testing center {in this territory for high school or

who have potential. acer, qualifica-

tod determine, ube o preien-| ; " ofl differetioés between

Homer Capehart (right), president of the Packard Manufacturing corporation, is no stranger to the

employees in his right) are Ralph

RICK TO ARRIVE IN GITY TONIGHT

Due to Inset spect: Local War “Plants, Speak Tomorrow: At Dinner.

Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, hero of world war I and more recently of 21 days in a life raft in the Pacific, will: arrive by. plane tonight

tomorrow. Sponsored by the National Foundation for Education in American Citizenship, Capt. Rickenbacker will visit the Marmon-Herrington Co, Inc., and Allison’s. An invitational reception will ‘be held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral preceding tomorrow’s dinner and program at 6. p. m. C. Walter MecCarthy, man editor of the Indianapolis News, will act as toastmaster and will ‘introduce Capt. Rickenbacker, Governor Schricker and Samuel R. Harrell, chairman of the national foundation, as speakers. Sold Out far: Dinner Local radie stations will carry the program from 7:30 to 8:30 p. m. and the Butler-Jordan Philliarmonic choir will sing. ‘More than 2000 Yequests for reservations at the dinner honoring Capt. Rickenbacker had to be rejected as the limit of’ 1000 plates was sold out several days ago. Under normal \ conditions, “the banquet would have Tun larger, but the limitation was placed in accordance with arrangements ‘made with the office of price administration in view of food rationing. Bowes Heads Committee Robert M. Bowes is chairman of the program committee which includes Louis Schwitzer, Theodore E. Myers, M. Harrell, Howard T. Griffith, Wallace O. Lee and Col. Roscoe Turner. - The committee in charge of reception arrangements is headed by Col. Arthur W. Herrington with Governor Schricker acting as honorary chairman. Other members of the committee aré - Lieut. Gov. Dawson, Mayor Tyndall, George A. Kuhn, ‘the Rev. J. H. V. Somes, Col. Martin Ray, Wray E. Fleming, W. L. Longsworth, F."C: Kroeger, Clarence A. Jackson, ‘Mrs. George W. Jaqua, Mrs. Oscar A. Ahlgren, Mrs. A. R. Coffin, Louis P. Fisher, V. M. Armstrong ‘and George E. Agnew.

‘TO BE REORGANIZED

The boy scout troop of the Church of Jesus, Christ of Latter Day Saints will be reorganized at

7:30" p. m. Priday at the chapel,

Prospect st. and Villa ave. Stanley Bawden of Salt Lake City, Utah, is the new.scoutmaster, and committeemen are Gerald Dale,| Frank Smith and William Schwartz. * Boys in the vicinity of the church are. invited to join" the group. 2

=| HERRON NAMED FOR il EXAMINATIONS]

“The John Herron Art school has

college students who wish to take examinations on April 2 for. the

navy’s college Baining -PrOgTam 2

V-12.

the United States, unmarried, and have a minimum uncorrected visual ‘acuity of 18-20 for each eve,

‘| two’ ‘brothers;

pi shoal gratuptes, betwee |

Within almost a year to ths day since conversion to total war procluetion al the Packard Marufacturing co:poration, 2900 Columbia ave, the labor and management of the plant will receive the armynavy: “B” award for excellence in production. Headed by Homer E.- Capehart, the plant will mark the pennant ceremony with a banquet and program for all employees, their husbands, wives and sweethearts, at 6:30 p. m. tomorrow in the Murat temple. = Apprcximately 1600 are expected io attend. Singled out for special recognition are the 10 employees of the war plant having the most Trelatives in the American armed forces. The honored employees will receive the “E” lapel pin from Comm. Edward A. Hayes, Washington.

10 Employes Cited

The 10 so cited are Charles M. Knight, 2843 Central ave., two sons and four riephews in service; lZdgar C. Haupt, 6178 Guilford ave., three sons, a. daughter, a brother, two sons-in-laiv and three nephews; Mrs. Beatrice Fi ald, 2907 N. Chester st, husband, two sons and

ton, 2760 N. Sherman drive, husband, two brothers. and a brother-

two sons; Mrs. Florence Staley, 4238 Parker ave, -husband and Mrs. Marjorie K. Thomas, 806 N. Delaware st. husband -@nd two brothers; Mrs. Dorothy E. Willis, 3030 Ruckle st., husbasd and two brothers; Mrs, Ethyl A. Harmon of Clermont, husband and two brothers, and Mrs. Helen J. Henry, 23313 Virginia ave., husband missing in action. Mayor 7'yndall will deliver the

‘duction by Eben Lesh, firm attorney, who will act as master of ceremonies. The presentation of the caveted pennsnt will be by Col. Fred A. McMahon, ‘district chief o! the Cincinnati Ordnance district, and will be accepted by Mr. Capehart. ‘For Sweeter Music’ ‘ Participa’ing in the program will ba the Ft. Harrison color guarc andi. band ‘4nd (he naval armory color guard. The Rt. Rev. R. A. ‘Kirchhoffer, bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Indianapolis, will give the invocation. During the banquet the Foster Negro quartet -will render several selections and Louie Lowe and his urer.

three nephews; Mrs. Helen. N. Bol-|

in-law; Arthur O, Edwards, Manila,

address of welcome on the intro-|

t. Here he inspects a process in the heat {reating department. Also shown (left to urt, David Eitiion, foremen 3 the department; William Leng and James Crumbo.

1600 to Colubrale at Murat: Plant Converted Year Ago

orchestra: will. play. A dance willjo ballroom.

follow in the

plant two and a half years ago for the manufacture of musical instruments. A year ago complete conversion to war work was made and the organization is now turning out vital plane, tank and gun parts. “It's a far cry from musical in-

struments to armaments,” Mr, Cape-

bart said today, “but right now the music - the war weapons’ produce is’ far sweefer. With peace we might go back to our old line, but there is a great possibility we will continue the manufacture of plane parts.” Absenteeism is- virtually an unknown factor at the Packard plant and the labor turn-over is nil, Mr. Capeheart said. “I think we really won the award]

“We have never been a day late on a shipment or a. schedule; we have ' produced more than called for; less than one-tenth of 1 per cent of our parts are rejected by the: government: from the field, and a happy relationship exists between labor and management.”

Absence Rate Low

The average absence rate runs about 15. people a day with 60- per

table to illness. There has been.no increase over _peace-time figures, Relatiohships between = manageand labor sre on such a basis that ‘any employee may consult Mr. Capehart ‘on any problem at any. time, . Recently an employee’ sought his advice on the advisability of buying" used ‘furniture. “Capehart dispatched a plant inspector to look over the furniture and in a second consultation the employee was advised against the purchase. i On request, and with no questions asked, any employee can borrow $25 on his signature with no in-1; terest charged. -Additional ; sums may ‘be had. by consulting Mr. Capehart personally and a free legal department is maintained to handle employee . problems. The plant ‘breathes co-operation. The factory has three 100 per cent. firsts in the state to its credit . the 10 per cent war bond deduction plan, the united war fund drive and the present: Red -Oroes ‘campaign. Otker

Manager, and O. -C. Roberts, treas-

i ' ~Science Service NEW JRE, March 10.—An influenze eidemic like the worldwide one of 1918 is “a very definite possibility, in 1943, 2 ¢ It could bi fought very effectively, | however, if the medical profession | has enough doctors at the scene of an outbreak to vaccinate enough of thie population against the disease to keep. it ‘rom spreading into an epidemic. : This is the opinion of Dr. Thomas Francis Jr, of the University of

who, it is said, will issue a “grim [+ warning to: the “medical ‘ profession

on planning for war and postwar Eicdisel services to be held here

Michigan school of public health, excellent’ chance ‘to ‘spread.

Warn of Influenza Hezards:. Overcrowding Seen as Peril

Monday under the’ auspices of the

Americas; The great basard in the influenza situation today, as in 1918, is overcrowding, Dr. Francis says. -Great ' care’ should be takén, he says, in our huge . war. production plants ‘where thousands: are closely crowded together, working. long hours at top speed, so that their resistance is reduced to a minimum. - Care should also be taken on crowded busses and trains where a disease such as. influenza

. Vaccines against two types of in-

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Mr. Capehart opened the Packard

for four reasons,” Mr. Capehart said.| a

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fluenza have been roduced | and the public” on the influenza Francis’ - i” nd | situation at the national conference strengthe : “te illed: sitio opie seal valu tarot Vv ¢ a tod

Drafted on “Theory: Shall. at Once: Take Of fensive;” He Declares.’

WASHINGTON, March’ 10 —Secretary of War Henry L.

200,000 and men by the end of 1043, last night they were drafted: theory that “we shall at - ne the offensive.”

8.200,000 figure was eciaed § the general staff, the joint staff and the president after ing all pertinent problems in ing availability of manpower, duction capacities and t “As between them and their ¢

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lies” he noted, °I think it is

safer bet, to trust: the. former.” 0: Ks National: Service

loss which we are likely to on: the ‘battlefield.”

“But” he ‘aded, “the effects ‘a the recalcitrant or thoughtless’ fey Is 50.great upoit the minds snd forts of others that I am © conv that the only. ay to m

divisions, a ‘toal of 546), ville now planned: the United States have. only .100 divisions of . forces plus auxiliaries, he said.’

fundamental and - correct’ that we shall at once take fensive and seize 2 number: of 1

‘cent of ‘the cases directly attribu=}

present bright hopes of as de victory.” 35 “Tin hard to anaipe the

into ‘consideration the elasticity. efliciency of civilian nausy

fiicers are E E. Collison, | 'p vice ‘president’ and ‘chief engineer; | W. F. Struby, secretaly and general |

Carles Finlay institute ‘of the agr

~ Plans for the survey, were 0 yesterday at a regular. n the county planning ‘co: - A-committee named 10 Nordsiek, chief clerk

veyor Paul Brown, at Go sioner William T. Ayres Taylor and Willard A. B