Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 May 1943 — Page 2

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COMMUNIST ACT MAY HELP UNITY

"Leaders Ask Followers to Join Hands in Fight Against Hitler.

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Monday to recommend disbandment

of the groups.) “Long before the war it became * more than ciear that as interna- ‘ tional end domestic situations in . each country became more and more complicated, the solution of « labor problems in each separate country would be met by insurmountable difficulties,” the resolution declared. “The profound differences in historical development of various countries, differences in character, and contradictions in social systems, _ differences in standards of living "and tempo of their social and po- ° litical development, and finally differences in the degree of their political consciousness and degree of organization of workers — all this created difficult tasks confronting _ the working classes of various * countries.”

Erected High Barrier

The resolution added that “the + world war started by the Hitlerites * made differences in situations in various countries more acute and erected a high barrier between countries which have become bearers of Hitlerite tyranny and free-dom-loving peoples united in ga powerful coalition against Hitler.” It stated that the comintern’s 1935 congress already had taken into consideration profound international and domestic changes and therefore recommended greater independence, freedom and flexibility of national parties. It was said that the comintern! was guided by the same reasons when it accepted and approved a | decision of the Communist party in | the United States to leave Communist international in November, 1940. The resolution also asserted that one of the reasons for the decision to disband was the inability to convoke a congress in war time. - Members of the presidium who signed it were Gotwald, Czechoslovakia; Grigoridimitrov and Koralov, Bulgaria; Manouilski and Zhdanov, Russia; Kooplening, Aus- : tria; Pick and Florin, Germany; Kusinnen, Finland; Erkoli, Italy; Andre Marty and Maurice Thorez, France. It was countersigned by Bianco, Italy; Dolores Ibarruri, Spain; Lekhtinen, Finland; Pauker, Rumania, and R. K. Kosch, Hunary.

The comintern was organized in Moscow in March, 1919, ‘and was known as the third internationale go distinguish it from the more conservative second internationale which was formed in 1889 and was more or less disrupted during the first world war fag the working classes of various eémbattant countries supported their own governments. The first internationale was founded by Karl Marx in Germany in 1862 as the ‘International Working Men's association.” It was dissolved in 1874. As Soviet Russia became more in its own - problems of establishing a Socialist state, the comintern became noticeably less active internationally.

AUTO HITS CROWD, KILLS 1, INJURES 2

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was held on charges of drunkenness and vagrancy. Heayings for the three were post- | poned by Judge John IL. MeNelis in municipal court until June 16. The sailor, according to a statement which police said he made, had overstayed his leave and met Mr. and Mrs. Lanouette in a tavern

yesterday morning. He said they had & number of drinks and that he accepted an invitation to their home and then accompanied them when Lanouette started to drive the car to Allison’s where his wife was due at work at 4 p. m. Lanouette said that after he passed the bus it was too late to stop te avoid going into the crowd. He estimated his speed at about 30 miles an hour.

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Mrs. Lanoutte and the sailor were arrested near the scene and Lanoutte was taken into custody at a tavern shortly after the accident. Mrs. Hawkins attnded St. John’s academy and was a graduate of Ohlenburg academy. Survivors, in addition to her husband, are her father, James Morgan, Indianapolis, “and a brother, Bernard Morgan, © Camp Beal, Cal. The body was taken to the Robert W. Stirling funeral home, but funeral arrangements have not been completed. In another traffic accident late yesterday, Conrad Bollinger, 7, of 3875 Washington blvd. was severely injured and barely escaped death. He was struck near his home by a car allegedly driven by James Ledwith, 16, of 6011 Central ave. Police said the boy was dragged about © 170 feet and that it was necessary to use jacks to extricate him from _ beneath the car. State Rep. Earl _ Teckemeyer assisted in the rescue. The injured boy is in Methodist * hospital. The driver and a youthful companion were detained at the juve- * nile detention division.

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torial demands (regarding border countries she dominated before 1918), and that our government will go along. : Another trend in capitol hill thinking about Russia: We'll get no Siberian bases from which to bomb Japan until Germany is licked and Stalin is safe from further aggression on his western front— but after that we may get them. » ” ” = = =

OFFICIALS HERE doubt the “unauthorized” tag being hung by union leaders on Chrysler walkout; point to the fact that sound trucks appeared as it started, and other signs it was well organized. Some accuse R. J. Thomas U. A. W. president, of “hiding out” in Washington. It may result in quick action in congress on the Connally-Smith anti-strike bills, which had been marking time. 2 = =” = = =

IT MAY BE MONTHS before A. F. of L. leaders arrange for the “welcome home” of John L. Lewis and his United Mine Workers. Federation will move cautiously, not only because of jurisdictional and political questions involved, but also because it wants to make sure the returning “prodigal son” doesn’t turn out to be a commando. Also: George Meany has long had support from building trades for ousting William Green, putting himself in. Lewis prcbably would tip the balance in his favor. Prospect gives Green no pleasure. & & 8 $$ 8&8 &

McNutt on the Draft Problem

CONGRESSIONAL sources hear War Manpower Director McNutt is trying to get army and navy to lower physical standards, take more single draftees. Otherwise, many fathers must go. Since army followed navy's iead and upped its physical requirements, a large proportion of 1-A men are rejected at induction centers. McNutt has no authority over physical standards, but since he’s responsible for manpower he’s making a try. Enrollment at officer candidate schools will start dropping off soon. Army has decided to accelerate policy of making officers on battlefields rather than in schools. . Also. more candidates for the schools will be selected from battletried men, shipped back to this country for training. That system is already in use, will be expanded. But: Disregard rumor that draft will up its age bracket from 38 ta 45. Army doesn't want men that old even in limited fields— physicians, dentists, ete. ; = = = ® 2 »

THAT MUCH-ADVERTISED 5-cent rollback in butter prices is headed for trouble. It’s announced for May 25 (wholesalers), week later for retailers. But so far there’s no organized plan for government to repay dealers. So they are cutting milk prices to dairymen, while drive for increased milk production is under way. = = = = = »

DON’T BE surprised if Dies committee fades out of the scene. Its funds will be gone July 1; no request has been made for more. If it does go under, it will be part of a move for harmony among Democrats. = = = = ” =

UNDER SECRETARIES Patterson and Forrestal and Rubber Director Jeffers will set out next week on that first-hand examination of synthetic-rubber and high-octane gasoline plants. They'll visit Louisiana, Texas, WPB’s C. E. Wilson will go along as referee. And then another final decision will be made as to the order in which aviation gasoline, escort vessels, synthetic rubber, shall be supplied. = = = » = =

Democrat Strategy in Indiana

If, as Indiana Democrats say, Governor Henry L. Schricker should get the nod to run on a fourth-term ticket with F. D. R., it would leave the Democrats free to renominate Senator Frederick VanNuys, whose seat might otherwise be contested by Schricker—the only Democrat elected on the state ticket in 1940, and now the only Democratic gov-ernor-in the Midwest. = ” » = = =

NO CONFERENCE agreement yet on pay-as-you-go taxation, but deadlock is not unbreakable. Some Democrats, not liking the position they'll be in before the country if they resist a compromise, feel this is the time for FDR to step in again. Presumably Republican conferees of both house and senate might agree to thé George proposal (75 per cent fopgiveness®f 1942 thxes). a i he sae | Knot yet true of i per es = = ”

CHESTER DAVIS is choice of Republican congressional food study committee for food boss under its bill to consolidate all food activities. To avoid suspicion that it was trying to create a job for Herbert Hoover, the committee specified in its bill that the secretary of agriculture become administrator. But the man it had in mind was Davis, not Wickard. = = = = = =»

INVESTIGATION OF OPA rent-control practices by house committee on administrative abuses (Smith committee) has fizzled into a hearing on small-claims and evicition cases, with real estate and apart-ment-owner organization supplying ammunition. Inquiry may perk up next week when OPA officials are called to answer charges that it maintains a “gestapo” to dig up evidence of rent overcharges, and has fixed rent ceilings too low. = = » » » » FSA, NOW UNDER investigation by the Cooley committee, is getting unexpected support from the South, where most of its critics used to come from. But house appropriations committee hasn't changed its mind. FSA still faces rough going. ” = =» = » 2 THERE'LL BE NO famine, food officials say again, despite flood

{ and bad weather reports. Less food than last year, less variety, less

luxury food. But food enough to keep everyone healthful.

1500 Track Fans See Start Of State High School Meet

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ing the sectional meet at Washington. Bob Aliff, Southport, was scratched (Ft from the 120-yard high hurdles but was expected to compete in the shot-put and 200-yard low hurdles.

STRIKES CONTINUE IN OHIO COAL MINES

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, O, May 22 (U. P.) —Wildcat strikes continued in four eastern Ohio coal mines today and, despite orders of United Mine Worker officials that the men return to the pits immediately, there was no indication work would be resumed before Monday. Three of the state's largest mines were closed for the second day. Approximately 2900 miners were on strike and refused to enter the mines without a contract. Adolph Pacifico, vice president of U. M. W. district 6, said the miners would hold meetings tomorrow and vote whether to return to work.

K. OF C. TO BE HOST TO STATE COUNCIL | Devine, Brera haswnapoiis wash:

Indianapolis council of the theo Yih I abun) Mat Knights of Columbus will be host Central). High Jump tomorrow to the state council. ts (Uuniversity-Bl i es ne of EAL whom about 300 are expected, will (Fairmount), Pie Prairie Creek attend mass at St. John’s church , wn (Gary RO Ars at 9 a. m. and will be luncheon Rio. go gg TO Ty Wash: guests of the Indianapolis council] ineton) 3 bemp a the Lincoln hotel at 1 P. M.| piiguuer (Evansville Central). Smith siting ladies’ will be guests at! (Muncie Contral), Dailey (Fowler) bridge at the Indianapolis council's Berman (Mishawaka), nie). | clubhouse, 13th and N. Delaware Eh sts, at 2 p. m. Adolesc T 11 : les caused

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Food Conference Officials Now Allow Press in

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ring during the 6-9 p. m. period and that reporters would be welcome to

room at will during those hours. Jones said also that reporters could have access at any time to the hotel’s swimming pool. Jones at the same time issued a formal statement expressing regret over the activities of the two congressmen—Reps. Fred Bradley, (R. Mich.) and Frederick C. Smith (R. 0.)—who have been denouncing the conference as a “Hitler performance” and a “political circus.” “I regret exceedingly that any member of congress should see fit to prejudice the work of this conference,” Jones said. The congressman had announced their intention to demand an investigation after Jones had reiterated refusal to give them access to executive sessions. “We are going back to Washington tonight,” Bradley said. “And on Monday we intend to demand a congressional investigation of this conference. “We haven't been able to find out yet whose brain child this conference is, and we intend to find out if BOSSI. (lr n

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enemy ships were destroyed by American Mitchell bombers. He was a graduate of Technical high school and was employed by Allison Engineering Co. before entering the army.

: » ” = Lt. A. Thomas Rowe, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Rowe, Anderson, has been killed in action in North Africa. He was killed April 27 while serving with an armored infantry unit. He had been awarded the distinguished service cross April 6 for saving the lives of men who had been overcome by gas. $ 4% # Kenneth D. Baughman, | South Bend, has been killed in action in North Africa. He was | decorated for valor shortly before his death. ” Ed » T. Sgt. Melburn Kassinger, who was reported missing in action Feb. 17, died while a German prisoner, officials of the Red Cross notified his wife, Mrs. Audrey Kassinger, Graysville. No other information was given.

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Sgt. Evelyn Howard Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams, Newport, was killed in ac- | tion in North Africa May 3. He is believed to have been attached | to a commando unit. = ” » |

Lt. William Norman, who was | 28, was killed May 5 in North | Africa. He is the son of the Rev. | Elmer C. Norman, Bedford. | : ” ” »

Wounded

TECH. 4TH GR. Sterling E. Thompson, Scottbsurg, has been wounded in ithe North African war area. = ” 2 Paul Oakes, U. S. army, was wounded slightly April 24 in North Africa.

= Prisoners (Japan)

War department officials today announced that Capt. Thomas Hewlett, former New Albany surgeon, is a prisoner of Japan. He was reported missing after the fall of Corregidor.

” 8 ® Honored

SGT. HAROLD J. STARR, Argos, Ind, was one of 21 air transport fliers decorated by Lt. Gen. G. C. Kenney for extraordinary achievement in 50 operational missions. He re-

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Vincennes Gets Temporary,

Bast Fork of White river in 36 counties of northern, central and western portions of the state.

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missioner, who has not always agreed politically with Commission=ers Ayres and Mendenhall, was not in the picture. At least, he was not mentioned in the pre-confer-ence invitations,

3 Councilmen Appear

Came time fcr the conferemce at the designated pl=z: in the hotel, Commissioner Mendenhaii and Auditor Ralph ‘Moore appeared on the scene to meet three of the five invited councilmen. Two of the in- | vited councilmen didn't get there.

RENEWS THREAT

Relief as Levee Gives; One More Dead.

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Army engineers, keeping a clos?

Haute to the stream’s juncture with | the Ohio, had hoped the Illinois levee break would prevent the river at Vincennes from rising to Thursday night's level, but they were gloomy because of the unexpected — | weight of water rushing southward. At West Terre Haute and Taylorville, 3000 persons still were blocked from their inundated homes by the Wabesh flood, but the river was fol]. ing slowly and plans were made by National Red Cross ofiicials tor re-

Straw in the wind that straws will soon” be in the wind is this pose of Manpower Chief Paul’ McNutt with summer skimmer.

AXIS IS LOSING

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ditor Moore and Commissioner Mendenhall made some urgent appeals to the council in the matter of “getting together” on some things.

to have listened attentively to the pleas, but didn't commit themselves one way or another.

Conspicuous by his absence at Ayres. It was reliably reported that Au-

The three coungilmen were said

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Allies Continue Process of Softening Up Europe’s Under-belly.

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tacked last Saturday. The air offensive against submarines has been directed against north German ports where they are built and against French ports where they are serviced, refueled and refitted. “Out of Business”

The American 8th air force is unwilling to estimate the percentage of the submarine industry destroyed by these attacks but there are indications, such as these: Flensburg—“Put out of business for some time to come.” Kiel—“Great damage done to installations.” Wilhelmshaven—*Our bombs very

Emden—“Not many submarines will be coming out of those yards for a while.” Lorient—“Got full hit on power station last time over and that’s the guts of the whole submarineserving business.” The biggest triumph of all was said to have been scored against Bordeaux in the first all-Liberator raid last Monday. Reconnaissance pictures showed direct hits on the locks. “I doubt seriously wnether they will be able to resume anything like serious repair work at Bordeaux,” an 8th air force spokesman said. The British coastal command has

marines at sea. 12 Bombers Lost

Twelve bombers were lost on yesterday’s raids and three American fighters were lost while patrolling the Dutch coast. Many enemy planes were said to have been destroyed in combat. Deutschlandsender, Germany's largest domestic radio station, went off the air “for technical reasons” last night, indicating that there may have been an air alarm, London had one brief air alarm early today—its 12th in six con-

| teries went into action. Bombs were! dropped by the enemy on one London district and one in the outskirts, causing slight damage. Enemy planes bombed a village in southeastern England, causing mi-

TO BE IN FRANKFORT

Funeral services for Lt. Harry B. Messick Jr., army air forces navi. gator who was killed Thursday In the crash of a B-24 bomber, will be in Frankfort, Ind. Burial to be in Frankfort. Date for services will be set after investigation of the crash of the bomber into a huge gas storage tank at Chicago is completed. He was on his way to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Harry B. Messick Sr. and his wife, Mrs. Ann Messick, who was to meet him in Frankfort.

SOLDIER BRIDES STAY HOME WELLINGTON, N. Z, May 22 (U. P.) —New Zealand women who marry, or who intend to marry, American subjects will not be able

to apply for passports for travel in the United States until their husbands or prospective husbands have returned home, it was announced today. The arrangement was agreed

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Daughters of the Union Veterans. of the Civil War, will meet at 1 p. m. Monday -at Ft. Friendly.

Commissioner Mendenhall is said to have urged the councilmen to help stop all the bickering between commissioners and the council. Especially, the commissioners were reported to have insisted that if there should be further differences the arguments be settled in closed executive sessions to “keep the squabbles out of the newspapers.” The three councilmen at the conference insisted that they didn’t

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he thought the administration wa$ doing a fine job. “We have a social record une paralleled in history and if we prosecute the war successfully we *will win the approval of the American people,” he said. “Miracles in production already have been accomplished.” Mr. Walker said that he was anxious for legislative action to be taken to enable the millions of soldiers who will be in service next year to vote in the 1944 election. He said he would discuss the matter with party leaders here if he has the opportunity. He asid that he believed whatever action was taken should be none partisan. Of the dissolution of the Communist International, said that he believed it would be helpful if it brought about a closer relationship between Russia and our other allies, He asid that he believed that Hitler was “pretty well lined up for ,

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