Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 June 1943 — Page 16

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FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 1943

PLANNING FOR TOMORROW

"l' has required some months for Mayor Tyndall to complete the organization of his post-war planning agency,

* indicative of the great care he has taken with its construc-

tion. Appointment of Charles A. Huff“to head this commission brings to its service a man of wide practical experience and excellent qualifications. Already there is offered a program for more than $40,000,000 in public works to take up the unemployment slack, if any develops when the war ends. While nothing has yet been said, in this tentative plan, about where the money is coming from, it is assumed from the known policies of the Tyndall administration that we are not to rely on the federal government for it. This is a job Indianapolis will have to do, and finance, right at home, and the size of the program should be determined with that in view. Public works, of course, can be only one phase, and perhaps the least important phase, of a complete post-war . program. Before its work is done the new commission will have studied the city’s industrial prospects, its recreation, transportation, sewage, water supply, housing, labor

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prosperity may depend. When this is completed a master plan—a sort of blueprint of tomorrow—can be drawn. It is a big job—and an important job, and in its success every citizen of Indianapolis has a real personal stake.

MALAN APPRAISES NYA

INCE the house of representatives voted to liquidate the national youth administration, the machinery of that venerable boondoggle has been thrown into an all-out campaign to save it. Hundreds of letters, many of them filled with the overworked catch phrase of the fellow travelers, pour into congressmen. War industries, under who knows what governmental pressure, add their indorsements, even industries whose officers privately express quite different views. ; .+ The chorus is slightly off key, but loud—so loud that the calm voices of the nation’s able educators, who should know most about NYA’s record and its worth, are likely to be drowned by the clamor. Which is exactly what the NYA bureaucracy, with a vested personal interest in survival, has in mind. In this connection the evaluation of NYA which Dr. Clement T. Malan, Indiana superintendent of public instruction, has given to ‘Hoosier senators and representatives is worthy of note. Dr. Malan wrote: “This federal system would seek to do the things the

schools have done, are doing and are in excellent position to do better in the future than any new agency because of

~ experience, personnel and accountability to the local com-

munities of the long-established public school system. NYA proposes to exploit the boys and girls of our nation for political purposes and indoctrinate all schools of America.

I wish to register a vigorous protest against this needless,

heedless exploitation of the taxpayer, the children and the fundamental principle of government vested in state rights. NYA ... should be liquidated.” Dr. Malan has had every opportunity to examine at close hand and in the light of his own professional knowledge the operation of NYA in Indiana. In common with other leading school men of the nation he has reached the conclusion that it not only is without value, but is actually dangerous to the educational system of America. Dr. Malan is right. It should be Hquidated,

MOTORISTS’ LIABILITY LAW

E are urged to publish a “canned” editorial extolling the virtues of the motorists’ responsibility law which was rushed hastily through the Indiana legislature last winter at the behest of a powerful and energetic lobby of

insurance interests.

In our opinion it is a half-baked, badly drawn, illconsidered piece of special-interest legislation designed primarily to compel every motorist in Indiana to buy liability insurance and so enhance the profits of insurance companies. :

But it is the law—or will be on July 1—and as such.

must be obeyed. So unless you habitually carry $10,000 or so in change in your pockets when you go driving it

will be well to seek out an insurance salesman—they no longer have to seek you out—and sign on the dotted line.

Otherwise an accident involving little more than a crumpled fender and for which you are wholly without blame, may

~ deprive you of the right to drive your car for months or

even years.

A FEMALE RIP VAN WINKLE

‘OMEN having invaded every other field, why ‘not a female Rip Van Winkle? And, lo and behold, we've found her.

Her name is Frances Perkins and she is secretary of.

labor. She stirred in her sleep slightly and said: : “American labor made a pledge to the president and t’s that. I think they will keep their word.” Her reference was to the “no-strike pledge” and her bor department recently reported there were more strikes

Perkins still has some time to go to equal Rip’s f She has

Fair Enough By Westbrook Pegler

NEW YORK, June 25 (U. P.).— ‘There is still considerable localized indignation in Washington, in the West and some elements of our press over the treatment of our three classes of interned or relocated Japanese civilians, the complaint being that they are overfed. and otherwise pampered. But on the basis of personal observation at one of the principal detention areas, at Sacaton, Ariz, I have to insist that either this isn’t so or the civilians in charge of the place managed to ‘hide the cookie jar before I arrived. The food at Sacaton was about the same that the civilians were getting, there was no general ration of milk as the civilians had been led to think there was, the Japs were getting margarine instead of butter and the ration points were the same that are allowed “institutions” under the rationing program, an “institution” being a poorhouse, orphanage, jailhouse or the White House. I can understand anyone's dissatisfaction with the program, however, including that of the internees or relocatees because the administration is a sticky mess that should be turned over to the army for efficient handling and the bad Japs should be detained and treated with austerity and the good ones released for their own good as well as ours.

Administration Thrown Together Ouickly

AS TO law and the constitution and racial discrimination, we are caught in a jam because race alone is the basis of selection of these people, and the natives among them, even the disloyal natives of the United States, are American citizens, whether we like it or not. . If we. don’t release the loyal native Americans soon their loyalty is likely to rot because they feel that we are doing them wrong, and the bad actors taunt them about the treatment they are receiving from this great democracy in the midst of the fight for the four freedoms everywhere in the world. Under the administration of a civilian organization quickly thrown together and directed by people of

just the stripe that the New Deal would select to run community ‘life, there is no check of firearms, maps,

liquor or radio or photographic materials coming into" |

the camps and that, of course, is bad.

| Lt: Gen. De Witt was the one who forbade the mili- |

tary police companies guarding the camps from the outside to frisk express or mail parcels or letters or

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cars entering the camps, the latter on special permit in each ‘case, but that would seem to have been done under high orders because the general is strictly military and undoubtedly would enforce military precautions if he had his way.

Made a Go of It in Honolulu

THERE HAS been some joy-riding in stolen camp trucks in the camp areas and for my authority on that I cite the Sacaton camp newspaper, a mimeograph publication which acknowledges this and urges the inmates to .cut this out lest all hands suffer loss of privileges for the sins of the few. But an efficient management would leave no need for any such appeal. Efficient camp management

would check the fuel to the very drop, keep the ignition keys in custody and check the mission of each truck leaving the area. It is just possible that, after the initial alarm and the danger of the emergency had passed, we could have permitted the Japs of all classes to remain where they were or anyway to remain on their farms to produce food, the lack of which is now an aggravation of one of our handsomest problems. For a man from Honolulu, a reputable, mainland American, whom I met under good auspices in San Francisco recently, told me that although they had about 150,000 Japs in the Hawaiian islands there has been no trouble with them since Pearl Harbor. There was nothing to do but leave them in the islands, said he, because we couldn’t spare the shipping to send them to the mainland, couldn’t find the manpower and shipping to replace them with Caucasion or Negro Americans from the states, and couldnt get along without their labor right where they were. .So we left them where they were and up to now have made a go of it.

Like a Hyde Park 'Wienie Roast’

THERE, HOWEVER, was a case of necessity, whereas on the Pacific coast it was physically possible to gather up all the Japs and move them back. Having done this already with the West Coast Japs, we could improve that situation by releasing those who seem to be trustworthy and detaining the rest

under military guard for the duration, preferably under conditions duplicating the life of American, British and Dutch civilians in Japanese hands. I don’t know how anyone determines whether a Jap of American birth is loyal to the United States, but those who never saw Japan are generally supposed to be the best for our purposes and almost all the others are deeply suspected. However, I might mention, if only to heighten the confusion, that Mr. Waring, the commander of the American Legion, recently showed me correspondence with the FBI which says the FBI does not investigate applicants for release but only provides data on individuals with police records. This contradicts what I was told by the superintendent at Sacaton and tends to confirm my opinion that we are running this interesting and important activity like a Hyde park wienie roast.

We the People

By Ruth Millett

. A WAR WIFE following her husband from camp to camp may be lonely or homesick or she may enjoy each new home—depending on her own attitude. Most of those who seem to enjoy their roving life have certain things in common. They don’t for instance, do a lot of wistful talking about “home” or keep comparing what they had there with what they have in their present setup. They don’t look down their noses at the town they are in, even if it is a little “hick” one and they are far from a large city. They make friends ‘quickly. At home they may have taken their time about getting acquainted, but they can’t do that when they live a month in one town and three in the next. They fit into whatever social life is available, and get as much fun as they can out of it. .

Don't Worry or r Wonder

THEY DON'T worry over details. If they. did some of their makeshift homes would drive them? crazy. They don’t let themselves wonder too much where they will be tomorrow. They accept today as though it, and only it, were important. They shoulder all the responsibility for the house and the children, realizing that if they try to push any of it off on to their husbands they are going to be in the way instead of being a help to their men. Th women who don’t follow pretty much that |

The Hoosier Forum

I wholly disagree with what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it.— Voltaire.

“SOCIALISM A THEORY OF REFORM” By Marvin R. Burnworth, 1407 Maynard r.

In reply to Edward F. Maddox....

Mr. Maddox, I noticed in your answer to my other letter that you said I gave you the opening you needed to strike another blow for liberty. I have been waiting patiently for that blow but have failed to discover it. Did I miss the copy of The Times that carried that blow?

In my other letter I employed sarcasm but from your answer, I see that I must consider you 4 little boy who needs a lesson in civil government so I shall endeavor to give you the first lesson. My friend, you failed, miserably, to define socialism and communism. In fact you failed to the same extent as you did in defining Republican and Democrat, which you did not even attempt. Socialism, Mr. Maddox, is a theory. It is a theory of social reform, the main feature of which is to secure a reconstruction of society, with a more equal division of property and the fruits of labor, through common ownership. (Webster). Communism also is a theory which upholds the absorption of all proprietary rights in a common interest, an equitable division of labor, and the formation of a common fund for the supply of all the wants of the community; the doctrine of a community of property, or the negation of individual rights in property. (Webster). These, Mr. Maddox, are the true definitions which you perceive are quite different from the homespun which you offered. I defy .you to prove wherein they are anti-Chris-tian. I am not a Socialist nor shall I ever be one because I believe that, although fine in theory, in practice jit would fail. I am not a Communist but sometime I hope to be one, . Communism ‘is the ideal form of government. It has been tried out here in America, at Jamestown and New Harmony. It failed because in each group there were a few who would not do .their share of the work but were willing to live off the products of the labor of others. I believe that when our Saviour establishes His kingdom here on earth, the form of government will be communism. Those participating in this government will be 100 per cent righteous; therefore it will

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work. Because we humans fall far short of 100 per. cent, communism cannot possibly work before that time. . .. : I believe, Mr. Maddox, that you are scared of the name “socialism.” Although, as I stated above, I don’t believe that it would work in its entirety, I do recognize some of the fine features which have been and will continue to be incorporated into our government. I wonder, Mr. Maddox, how much you would have to pay te send a letter to California if the postoffice were operated under private enterprise. . ‘Do you think three cents would take it? The postoffice is the largest single business in the United States. It is owned, controlled and operated by our government. This is socialism, Mr. Maddox. Are you against it? . . . My common school diploma has on it, “Common Schools, The Hope of Our Country.” It was recognized in the very beginning of our government, that the masses must be educated in order for a democracy to succeed. How many children of the poorer classes could graduate from common school and later from high school if the parents had to hire the teachers? As it is, all children may attend schools which are furnished by the government. That is socialism, Mr, Maddox. Are you against it? . . .. A few years ago the man who was thrown out of work through no fault of his own must needs starve until he was able to return to work or find other employment. Now, he can draw upon his unemployment insurance and keep the wolf from the door until he procures other employment. This is socialism, Mr. Maddox. Are you against it? A few years ago the government assumed the attitude that it was all right for the capitalist to organize but all wrong for the laboring man to do the same. Now, the laboring man has the same right to organize as the manufacturer or capitalist. This is socialism, Mr. Maddox. Are

Side Glances—By Galbraith

you against it? My guess is that you are. I believe that my children have the same right to expert medical care as the children of the rich man. Many of, in fact most of, the prominent people of this country have come from the poorer class. When we allow children to die for lack of medical care because the parents are unable to meet the expense, we certainly are allowing many to die who might have become leaders. It is to’ the best interest of our country to save all the children. To do this, socialized medicine is necessary. But this is socialism, Mr. Maddox. Are you against it? My guess is that you are. You asked for more questions suppose you tackle Republican and Democrat next time and see if you can make as big a mess of it as you did on your other definition. ° ” » ” “LETTER TO FORUM

WAS MISQUOTED”

By Charles Ginsberg, 2201 N. Keystone ave. |

Mr. Maddox: You must have read very little or nothing of “Marxism” and “anti-

Marxism” as you are lacking very |. much in a knowledge of authorities. |:

There are many Socialist renegades and capitalist apologists that could have rendered a much better service than the authorities you quote from. Your pet hobby seems to be to misquote and distort facts to satisfy your own spurious opinions. You have deliberately misquoted my letter to the Forum when you say, “Mr. Ginsberg said that the Socialist Party is an offshoot of the Social Democrat Party of Germany.” I have the clipping before me, and no such statement was published. “Now who has lied?” I demanded proof of your quotation of Marx, “Religion is the opium of the people,” and what he meant by such a statement. Instead of proof, you prevaricate and quote “Fool's Gold,” “The New Dealers,” “Prohibiting Poverty” and ‘Smoke Screen.” You are a peddler of perversity and haven’t the common decency to admit to, or stick to, facts. In every social upheaval in history the sophists and sycophants have been plentiful and the present is no exception, Your co-worker, Mr. Meitzler, was right when he quoted “by their fruits ye shall know them.”

» “WHY CAN'T YOU GO FISHING?” By Ha Beck, 'R. C.K, an apolis: Ir a do have: Your birth certificate. Employee’s identification. Registration certificate. Social security. Red Cross donor, certificate. Auto license. Auto insurance. Operator's license. Car use stamp. Trailer license. Fishing license. Victory garden. : 4 If you have: Paid your taxes, bought war stamps and bonds and are paying 20 per cent of your salary and have contributed to the Red Cross, the USO fund and the united war fund. If you have: Had your tires checked as per regulation and ‘keep your car tuned

for proper mileage, and observe the 35-mile-per-hour law and all other |

laws. : If you have: Obtained from board application for tires for trailer, oil for cooking and mosquito killing, gas. for outboard motor and you are allowed 90 miles for pleasuré driving. 5 0. K., I'll bite! Why can't you go fishing for two weeks when your boss gives you two weeks off?

DAILY THOUGHTS ‘There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: be:cause fear hath torment. He Sat Jeatets is pot made perfect in

Our Hoosier S By Daniel M. Kidney

WASHINGTON, June That. Milo Perkins, executive di rector of the board of economic warfare, is becoming so modest he may be accused of heresy by some of the more blatant New Dealers was contended sarcastically in the house by Rep. Noble J. Johnson (R. Ind.). Citing the fact that the house appropriations committee granted the full request of $36,150,000 for BEW, an increase of $13,206,154 over last year, Mr. Johnson attributed this to the modesty of Mr. Perkins. He said: “I was astonished to note in the hearings the following statement from Mr. Perkins: ‘I learned long ago that in this town the more you can stay out of the limelight the more work you can get done. That is the way we operate in BEW. Witness our very small information staff.’ “Those are strange words to come from such a prominent New Dealer as Milo Perkins, who has been noted for his crusading zeal and ability as a supersalesman. Was it not Mr. Perkins who put over the stamp plan for the distribution of surplus agricultural commodities? And has not Mr. Perkins the vice president's righthand bower in promoting his collectivism ideas for spreading brotherhood throughout the world?

No Need to Hire Experts

“I UNDERSTAND that BEW has an information staff of 18 people at an annual salary cost of $58, That is a very small staff according to New Deal standards. True, 18 is only a small part of the 3200 government publicity employees which the New. Deal is requiring the taxpayers to pay, but it is 18 too many. “But BEW does not rely too heavily upon professional informational peoples for the great amount of favorable publicity which it has received. After all, the vice president and Mr. Perkins are past masters in the art of getting publicity, and they do a good job of propaganda on their own. “Did not the vice president recently take another trip through Latin America in the interest of promoting our good neighbor policy down there? As BEW chairman he must have been doing a bit of missionary work for BEW export and import policies. Great publicity on this was had without the assistance of the BEW professional information staff. .

Board Makes Own Publicity

“HAVE we not seen a number of press articles recently about the great work BEW is doing in secur= ing imports of strategic materials from all over the world? Have we not heard a great deal of the socalled preclusive buying operations of BEW in Spain, Portugal and Turkey to keep the axis from getting badly needed materials? : “Did not Mr. Perkins tell us in strong and vigorous terms a few months back how BEW had stepped in to speed up the import program which it alleged was bogging down under RFC. “Much publicity has been issued about the sos called economic warfare analysis work of BEW. Havé we not. often been told in glowing terms of what the BEW is doing to wage economic warfare? “I do not mean to question the value of a great deal of this work. My point is that BEW is clearly not ‘hiding its light under a bushel,’ and to conte that BEW is not in the limélight is to misrepreser the facts in the situation. “The vice president and Milo Perkins have been

'| very persuasive in selling their ideas and policies, and

they have not succeeded in this by keeping still—the New Deal does not operate that way.”

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In Washington

By Peter Edson

WASHINGTON, June 25—A constiuctive suggestion for indus try to conduct a campaign of education ' on the war production front, aimed at the war production worker, has been made by Lawrence A. Appley, war man‘power commissioner executive, following a. manpower survey trip ta war production centers throughout the country. Basis for the suggestion is the finding that the average worker in a war plant today still has no idea of what he’s participating in—an industrial production revolution that cannot fail iy have its effects on post-war life. “Industry made a mistake in the 20's,” says Mr. Appley, “in not telling the country what it was doing. The result was that it caught hell in the 30's.” It is to avoid a repetition of this mistake that the suggestion is now made for taking the working force of the country into the confidences of industry and educating or selling manpower on the job that American business is doing in reshaping American life and to a degree, remaking the ‘world.

Background on Appley

LAWRENCE A. APPLEY has “big business” writieh all over his open, friendly face, his easy manner, self-confidence, his quiet efficiency. He was Tor ‘H years educational director for Socony Vacuum. : He came to the war manpower commission in December, and in the six months that he has been WMPC's executive director or business manager, he has decentralized it, whipped it into far better shape as a functioning field organization that has the oop fidence of industry.

It is Appley’s belief: today that when the average hd @

worker gets a job in a war plant, he is finger-printed, a number is hung on him, he is trained for a specifio job, and then pretty largely forgotten. He has no idea of what is happening in the ine dustrial war The news of that war isn't as as the fighting war, though it may be just as i tant in the long run. When a crew on one operation in a shipyard ; duces the time of its job from 14 days to four that is industrial progress, and the problem is to the crew realize the importance of what it has With many new workers now in the labor fi millions of whom have never had industrial jobs fore and have taken war jobs as only a temrg thing, this industrial morale building may-not much meaning. But it is one answer to a lot of power problems, a possible remedy for ‘some of evils of absenteeism, the newer problem of labor

tion.

Labor and Morale

AT ONE time Appley was dirbetor of civilian p sonnel for the war department, and he points to constant campaign of morale building which the ar conducts as proof of the benefits of this type 9) The army keeps hammering at its educat: gram, explaining the war, as one means of | the soldiers sold on what they're doing. oe It can’t be done just by pep talks or rhll Strangely enough, it has been found that when a w hero is brought around to make a pep talk to a tory force, it sometimes does more harm than It makes the workman discontented; makes him fi that the soldier's job is more important than work of the man behind the man behind the g If good workmen themselves could be the heroes, that would be part ef the trick. Anything done in this direction must of e done by industry itself, eithe plant b:

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