Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 August 1943 — Page 4
etary of War's Charge of ‘inaccuracy’ in
Articles About Aqua System Monopoly Is Termed Premature.
By THOMAS L. STOKES Times Special Writer
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.—Undersecretary of War
Robert P. Patterson has written a letter to Rep. May (D.
which has been held inefficient in separating water from gasoline in bureau of standards tests.
Mr. Patterson’s letter, dated Aug. 13, was written before all the articles had appeared, and without ‘waiting - for an examination of ‘the report by the house military affairs committee which sets forth in detail facts recited in the series of stories, in addi- . tion to many hitherto unpublished. Mr. Patterson left the city, Aug. 14, . and has not returned. : “The articles have been commend"ed for their accuracy . by those | familiar with the situation. In his letter, the undersecretary . gaid that Aqua System “receives no
© preferential treatment” from the
war department. The record, both of the justice department which in- ~ vestigated the monopoly and of the * house military affairs committee shows how the company has been ~ favored, how others who wanted to supply fueling equipment and parts were held off in numerous ways, . how Aqua was provided in advance, in some cases, with plans and spe eifications, Doesn’t Mention Favors
Mr. Patterson does not mention
fit his letter the many favors to army air forces officers, the entertainment, the distribution of $3000 worth of liquor to army and navy officers one Christmas. The bills for _ the liquor purchases, made here in Washington by Albert C. Kaestner, . & company official, are available, along with the names of the officers Who received the liquor which are written right on the bills. “The undersecretary also makes the point that only four contracts
[ : : for hydraulic installations were let during, the first five months of this year, out of a total of 43. This may be due to the fact that complaints about the Aqua System have finally had some effect. At Wright field, for example, the Aqua System is used as little as possible.
Price Lower Now
The writer's point was about separators, the device which is supposed to separate water from gasoline, He said that the war department had purchased several hundred of the so-called Aqua traps
after assurances months ago that other manufacturers would be permitted to supply separators, and despite bureau of standards tests Showing the inefficiency of the Aqua rap. The undersecretary said that only one separator is required for approximately each 50,000 gallons of gasoline stored and the separators cost around $250 each. The price would ‘not seem to be an issue where safety is concerned. Furthermore, the quoted price on this trap was far above $250 some time ago— before the justice department brought its anti-monopoly suit in March, 1942.
Tested Only 70 Per Cent
Mr. Patterson referred to that suit, which revealed excessive prices charged by Aqua, and to his own order of July 15, last year, instructing that purchases be made elsewhere if Aqua prices were too high. . He recognized the overcharging when he suggested examination of the prices and re-
negotiation “in appropriate in-
Ingots Being Used to Best Advantage.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (U. P). —H G. Batcheller, vice chairman of the war production board, said yesterday that surplus steel ingot production capacity arising from completion of new open hearth furnaces has been utilized in the best interests of the war program.
that effect to Eugene Maurice of _| the United Steel Workers (C. I. O.),
who said that the Bethlehem Steel Co. was avoiding the processing of
company because of freight charges involved. “Investigation shows that wherever surplus ingot capacity has existed,” Batcheller’s telegram said, “such as at the Kaiser plant in ‘California and Carnegie mill at Homestead, where new open hearths 1ave been completed prior to completion of rolling mill facilities in some plants, such ingots have been utilized in best interests of the war porgram.” The telegram said that Kaiser ingots have been supplied to meet “vital requirements of our. allies under lend lease” and that Carnegie ingots have been used by U. S. Steel Corp. or other mills. Batcheller said that after conferences with WPB officials Maurice has agreed that the best possible use of steel’ melting capacity has been made by WPB.
stances and where permitted by law.” Referring to bureau of standards tests, the undersecretary said the earlier tests showed “that thé Aqua type of separator was the most efficient then commercially available although an experimental type using excelsior showed great possibilities.” As a matter of fact, those earlier tests showed that the Aqua separator had an average efficiency of only 70 per cent, and bureau of standards officials were very critical at that time as a result of the tests. Information on the test is available in the war department itself. Months ago, after the tests showing the excelsior type of separator much more effective, manufacturers | 1 of those types expressed themselves | %0 ready to enter production, but nothing ever has been done.
WHATS CEBKIN/ August 21, 1943
Continued From Preceding Page
Firemen Resone Dummies—
FIREMEN CARRIED dummy ladies to safety instead of live folks when they were . galled to the L. 8. Ayres & Co. store. . . . ". The trouble
There wasn't any fire, ‘started when heat ‘from electric display ‘Mghts set off the sprinkler system in a show window. . , . Throngs of theatergoers watched and _gnickered while firemen carried out wax dummies and swept Water out the store gions. + «+ + Lester C.
new commander, .
traffic conditions. ve
FRIENDS OF THE Rev. W. C.
(Emmaus Evangelical Lutheran) are celeting the 50th anniversary of his ordination the ministry. + « « He's retiring as soon a8 a successor is chosen, . . . Governor Schricker revealed this ‘week : that he has a bicycle stored
away
. garage. . .
the gas
: gets too bad, he hes going to ride it to work at the .. Gerald E. (Nig) Woods, the: r star athlete at Butler, reports at nse Point, R. I, as a lMeutenant for ‘raining, . « « Miss Anna Catherine
w to the Kansas City Blues here, ed the Blues off for a double-
3 . The city safety ‘Board has ordered a new survey made of A similar survey was
Pike was fined $10 for abusive language to
Umpire Collin: Fenton in a game with
Milwaukee the preceding week. , effort to bolster defensive play of the ine field, the Indians have purchased on-a conditional sale Charles Glock, second baseman
. In an
of the Atlanta team of the Southern league.
+ » « Del Giffin is
dianapolis Amateur Baseball association. . .
the new prexy of the In-
Edwin (Hop) Howard was re-elected secre-
tary-treasurer. . .
» The annual city parks
tennis tourney got’ under way today at the
Riverside park courts.
. Joe Dienhart,
of St. Joseph's college and formerly coach at Cathedral, now is assistant football coach and physical education director at Purdue.
. » + And Harry C. has become acting
Good, of Indiana Central, basketball coach, for the
duration, at Indiana university, . , . Hell have to build an entirely new team,
wR ® In the Mail Bag—
that “some of the
FROM SOMEWHERE in Australia, Lt. Everett E. DeWitt writes to let us know
boys ‘down under’ enjoy
*What’s Cookin’’. . . ., Have been receiving them regularly and as in all outfits they
make the rounds.’ | , . Dr. Salb is our medic and Lt. X Kutche is | operations 1 officer of one of our Sq’s, so you can see that they do get around a little.” + + The mother of Electrician’s Mate,
Meinzen
He gets it every ’ South Atlantic. . 24 ‘Lt. in his England. . . . «If
situation * Birthday
SeaBees. (Aug. 14) to Cpl somewhere in the
Robert C.
William E.- MecCalley, 1-c, phoned to say that
‘Bill wanted her to call and tell us how much he appreciates “What's Cookin*”, . .
week, somewhere in the « «+ Another reader is Hedges, somewhere in His mother, Mrs. J. H.
Hedges, says she sends it to him every. week.
greetings (Aug. 27) to
Howard J. Birch, carpenter's mate 2-¢, . somewhere in the Southwest Pacific; from his wife, 620 N. Grant. « + « And here's belated greetings
+ + « He's with the
Carl Daupert, stationed Pacific with the marines.
+ +» « He says “What's Cookin’” is just like
a visit from home. .
.» And from somewhere
in North Africa, Sgt. Edward Burns writes
that he and Pfe. ‘read . and. reread of Jaly 10.
another year. .
Earl Swanson have just
but hope “What's Cookin’ ” doesn’t live
+ (All right, you lugs;
they mean they hope the war's over before then, and so do we) , . . .
The sarge
adds: “So until we finish up with “What's Cookin’’ over here, keep everything cookin’
‘ on the front burner back there.”
vs « Well
keep tryin’, Sow. y's + So Jong pil
text week.
surplus ingots produced by another |
Batoheller of WPB. Replies
Batcheller sent a telegram to §
late Frank C. Jordan. Ralph L. Swingley, chief accountant, was elected assistant secretary and Edward G. McCreery, chief teller,
was elected assistant treasurer | also.
MOST PRICES ON HOGS FALL
Top Declines to $15.15 as 1500 Porkers Arrive at Stockyards.
Most hog prices declined 10 cents at the Indianapolis stockyards today, the food distribution administration reported. Weights under 160 pounds were steady. The top was $15.15 for good to choice 200 to 210-pounders. Receipts included 1500 hogs, 50 cattle, 50 calves and 50 sheep. Friday, Aug. 20
HOGS (5175) 3 25@14. 2 4.00015.1
sevaiencnenis 1s; 1061530 15. 15.30 20 16.35 3 no I nh
120- 140 140- 160
months of this year, only four contracts were let for gasoline storage installations of the hydraulic type, out of a total of 43 installations contracted for in this yy during that period.
39 Were Mechanical
“Thirty-nine of these contracts were for mechanical systems, the equipment of which is furnished by a number of companies and the installation of which can be accomplished by a great number of contractors. The newspaper articles referred particularly to water separators which are, of course, used only in connection With hydraulic installations; only one separator is required for approximately each 50,000 gallons of gasoline stored and the separators cost around $250 each. In May, 1942, the cihef of engineers directed that, where no special conditions exist which clearly dictate the selection of a par-
ticular type of gasoline storage in-
@15.00 |stallation, plans and specifications
M, 8 14.50@
dium— 160- 220 pounds [email protected] Packing Sows
Good to Choice— d [email protected] 1 15@14. 1
. Is 3.35013.90 90 sessneansanes 3nals 6. $250 pounds .evs se tseenss 12.75@13. 5 250- 550 pounds [email protected] Slaughter Pigs
Medium and Good— 225- 5560 pounds
CATTLE (300)
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1100-1300 ind 1300-1500 pounds Good— 700- 900 pounds 900-1100 pounds 110-1300" pounds 1300-1500 Dona
Medium 700-1100 po 1100-1300 pounds
Common-— 700-1100 pounds
esescesseese 16. pais
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12.000 Sr [email protected]
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oo 800 pounds 30.1000 pounds ... edium—
Balls (all weights) (Yearlings excluded) Good (a Good (all weights) sess wa [email protected] um “es Cutter and ‘common CALVES (875)
Vealers (all eighth
Good to choice Common and m Cull (75 Ibs. up)
Feeder and Stocker Cattle and Calves’ Steers Choice— - 500- 800 pounds 800-1050 pounds 500- 800 pounds .c.ecevess 800-1050 pounds Teves edrcnent + 13:25
Medium— 500-1000 pounds ..eccesccees [email protected] [email protected]
1.1509.
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cases vese ee sevens tonee
ee [email protected] 11. 00@13. 00 SHEEP AND LAMBS (1175) Ewes (shorn)
Good 500 pounds dOWR ..sesvese um-—-
BRANIF NRWAYS T0 INCREASE STOC
OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 21 (U. P.).—The board of directors = Braniff Airways today voted to . | crease Sapital® stock from wi
instead of the present five.
1.24 9. bi 25 15 3 5 tes
one
shall provide for alternate bids on hydraulic and mechanical systems and the type of system to be installed shall be determined on the basis of the lowest cost and time of completion. “In July, 1942, T referred Aqua 5 | Systems’ contracts to the price adJustment board for examination and Terie ations in appropriate intances and where permitted by law. I further directed the chief of per to procure, under section 68 of title 35, U. 8. code, required parts for hydraulic storage systems from other suppliers whenever 50 patentees (in most instances Aqua Systems) bid unreasonably high prices and to leave the owners of
« 13, Baal .25 |the patents to their remedies in the 1 Reals. 3:30 court of claims.
‘Requested Tests “Tests of wafer separators by the bureau of standards were made at the request of the war department. These tests have not been held up es|in any way by any action of ours and they were concluded only last month, The buréau’s earlier tests showed that the Aqua type of separator was the most efficient
then commercially a vailable|BS
although an experimental type using excelsior showed great possibilities. This excelsior . type has only recently (during the period | pid
the cost of dwellings, With for upward of 75,000 houses cked the factory problems. ir post-war goal is distribution. , the larger companies
one | Production distribution ployees of the utility, it Was ane {nounced today. The United Mine Workers,
30, utility division, headed by John .| In Lewis, received 317 votes, according to John C.
its plant at Norwood, Ohio. * ‘liner, who conducted the election. The large concerns recently re-| Thirteen voted for neither union ported production capacities aggre-|and 508 of the 523 ballots cast were Shing oo houses a month. ‘ j
out new methods of{l,
, lining up contractors and’ as ‘ local outlets and
talking with savings and loan peo-
The quarter-size models of houses the Homasote Co. of Tren-
ton, N. J, is showing in a number
of department stores around the|
country are an effort to see how this method of distribution might work, e | Cost Up to $40,000 Homes of this type run from $1800 to $40,000. Some observers are not sure a reduction of costs of 15 to
20 per cent would be sufficient to|%. 7 7
overcome the inertia of the market. In| the speed with which several of the war-housing communities
have been slapped together, the|
public has .been getting the idea that pre-fabrication means box-like uniformity, To overcome this impression, a few of the makers have been pushing the term “precision building.” They are now playing up the variety of design attainable with house panels or wall sections built in the factory, and the decentralization of both the manufacturing and erecting ends of the business. The Gunnison Housing Corp. in New Albany, Ind, has an assembly line which delivers a floor panel in six minutes and a packaged house in 25 minutes. Cutting the materials takes anywhere from six days to. a month. Erecting the house on the lot requires in some instances a single day. Erecting crews in a large eastern project averaged 30 houses a day. Completion took longer.
180 Fields in Field
About 180 concerns have ambitions in pre-fabrication. Builders of steel houses are quiescent, due to the priorities on metals, and the users of plywood, fiberboard and similar materials have been running away with the war business. Among the largest companies in the field are Aladdin of Bay City, Mich., which started in 1906; American Homes, New York, with four plants; Bates Prefabricated Struetures of Oakland, Cal.; E. L. Bruce of Memphis, which built 1200 in its home city; Barrett & Hilp of San Francisco, which assembled 5000 Homasote houses at Portsmouth, W. V.; Gunnison of New Albany, Ind.; Homasote of Trenton, N. J.; Houston Ready Cut of Houston, Tex.; National Homes of Lafayette,
LOCAL ISSUES
Friday, Aug. 20
Nominal quotations furnished by Indian. apolis securities dealers. Agents Fin Corp com Agents Fin Corp pid . Belt R Stk Yds co; Belt R Stk Yds o% % pid. eoscnses 8 Bobbs-Merrill co!
13% Home T&T Ft we 1% ota 1% pid. 31%
Ind & Mich ee
ts were being conducted by the|Ind
bureau of standards) been improved | od BY
and developed to a point where
GUO .oo.vvned viiiricins sees [email protected] several different makes of this type |;
of separator are highly effective
-9.35@11, B under laboratory conditions and we
Slare now preparing final specifi-
Indols Water pf Indpls Water Class A com .. Co C fd
cations with a view to 'immediate|N Ind: pub
installation of these separators for : i 135021000 service tests. [email protected]
“We have co-operated with your
committee in its investigation—|:
furnished all information and assistance desired. Your counsel has
“15| been heretofore advised that there «iL Beun are several witnesses whom we de13.80(sire to have appear before the com-
mile and I had understood that e would be informed when the a was ready to hear these witnesses. I cannot believe that the
we have to present. Your counsel's office has stated that a draft report has been prepared. It would be helpful to us in our presentation to the committee if we were given an
hold publication of any report until
sevpoccunense
n Title com EAL EAR ER RETR R] 24 Camp Milk pfd ..cccee0e {| Camp Milk com Sets Bonds Algers Wins'w W RR 4 ses American Loan 5s 51 Be ican. Loan 5s 46
it has heard our witnesses and di-|yc;
gested our material. These witnesses are ready to appear before ever. sults the committees can it suits committee’s convenience.”
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