Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 February 1946 — Page 12

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the public grew tired of being damned, The trend is seen in the various public opinion polls, ing that labor union members have grown weary of t shoved around and called out on strikes just to dem- » the labor bosses’ power. The polls show that who work for wages, as contrasted to union officials, to keep at their jobs enjoying steady pay while their disputes are adjudicated. They think the leaders should account publicly for union

ND is seen in last week's 258-to-155 vote representatives, for passage of the Case , That blunderbuss measure was born in resentment, n hastily, never considered by a legislative commitn example of how not to legislate. Like most punimeasures, it would probably do more harm than good. with no chance to modify it except in the hurly-burly floor debate, in the showdown the congressmen had to for the Case bill or nothing. So they voted for the , because they were sympathetic with its main purpose, ch was to cut down to size the too-powerful labor bosses. " Cool heads to the true friends of labor—we refer to ‘workers, not union Bosses—will be needed to persuade le senate to substitute a more moderate, workable,

There are signs that the change in the political climate even to high places in the labor movement. ‘one thing that two-hour, city-wide strike scheduled ir Monday in New York was called off. It would have been [ried out with aid of firearms, safee that had nothing to do with wages, hours or work- [§usrd mails, and aid in collection of conditions—merely a demonstration of power.

sly, Philip Murray and some other leaders wisely de- Some A That i was no time to be flexing muscles just for| . = only ‘two. kinds of oF

"OMORROW 50 Boy Scouts figuratively take over the [had the guns. Have you ever won- * reins of our city and state government . . . symbolic [d¢Ted Why there was no underthe leadership that the youth of their generation will [name in Germany? providing not too many years hence. - This feature of the annual Boy Scout week highlights |'*™: lie celebration of the 38th anniversary of an organization Jat has contributed richly to development of leaders in |dark bry field of endeavor in Indianapolis, as in the state [barges were gathering on the channation. Other countries, too, have benefited by this |} co8st, the English sent a frantic

head of the organization here, and to the old-timers Who uy the judiclary committee, the city’s first scout council. The first scout troop was organized in 1910 by Dr. U. is chairman. Now, all you sportsutton, then as now the pastor of the Tuxedo Baptist men, get busy With the Jesters!

nts have been Thomas C. Howe, W. C. Marmon, E. W. John A. Hook, Almus G. Ruddell, Edward A, Kahn, O. Lee, Arthur R. Baxter, Harry T. Ice and C. Otto the present head. Of the many honors that have to these men, that of having played such an imt part in the Boy Scouts must be one of the most |

ERON’S DOUBLE TALK LONEL PERON’S surprising’ “peace offer” to this gountry is an amazing document. Coming from the tine fire-eater, it is remarkably calm and objective. never expected to see the day Peron would admit his ry cligue had “made mistakes,” even though he conthey have been committed in good faith. We regret we must accept it with our tongue in our ly, Peron: cannot expect us to believe the government which “repeatedly has broken its cannot be naive enough to hope we will contriand technicians to advance a regime which is stroy hemisphere peace and democracy. | Peron’s olive branch, we see a poorly disguised

unwavering opposition to the Peron regime

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welcome laws is before enactment.

Fortu- taxes by requiring registration of firearms of more than .26 caliber

: BW id ganizations which would be beneagainst labor bosses, let's not forget fitted by the potentials in this act. , Objectives of labor unions are objec- [Fascist or Communist. Take your common good. Those legitimate aims |pick! ment, steady pay, the right to work in| German, Italy, England, all had r or discrimination, the right to a fair laws similar to this one. Take a

i expanding share in the wealth which the worker's [look at Germany. When Hitler had ciency and productivity create. Let's get back on that seized the government of Germany,

by means entirely lega}, he simply : ordered all firearms surrendered un- ’ der penalty of death. They were | surrendered. The 8. 8. boys saw to it. They had the lists and knew who

ground movement worthy of the They didn’t have the tools! Italy had such a England had, and still has, such # law as this. When England's hour came, and invasion

call to American sportsmen to send

of clean living, sportsmanship and civie responsi- [their spare guns so that English-

men could defend their homes

The carry-over of scouting has been illustrated aptly [26%inst the invader. And they got

them, too, thousands of them. If

il many lands where American troops have served, and |such a day ever comes to America, one of the earliest activities were those of scouters [and it, can, whom shall we beg sought fo organize and support scout troops. That [SuDs from? but one of the traces of sympathetic help that will ling lere our troops have been. He ~ 9 No discussion of scouting in Indianapolis would be com- [#8 to think that a criminal will walts te without a tribute to F. 0. Belzer, for many years the SHOWS 1 Yegisier Nie gresnal

Law abiding citizens will line up © land register #their guns, but Sena- ” tor Hawkes can not be so naive

This act is under consideration of which Senator McCarran (Nevada)

Some times the pen is mightier than

church. The council was created five years later, Its presi- |the sword.

“Firearms Registration Is a Step Toward Trouble; Fight Against It"

By Robert Clark Hollingsworth, New Augusta This letter concerns one of those legislative sneak attacks which get little publicity until enacted into law. The time to deal with un-

There is a bill before the U. 8. it would be well for every man to investigate. It is Senate Bill No. 1678, (Hawkes, N. J). No more potentially dangerous piece has been placed before the Congress in a long time. This bill's alleged purposes are to protect the public from misuse of firenrms, prevent wrongful use or disposal of firearms returned from the . field of battle or otherwise imported, protect interstate and foreign commerce from unlawful-acts car-

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senate judiciary committee which

“GOVERNMENT OWES US! WE'RE THE GOVERNMENT”

*| do not agree with a word that you

your right to say it." — Voltaire.

will defend to the death

“TEAMSTERS UNION TRYING TO INTIMIDATE SALESMEN" A gen! , Ed Lewis, Ra De on a tut B. Noite, Loren A. Lewis, CO} F. HR d Orion Van Wil, Indianapolis

We are salesmen for the Home Made Pie Co. and our salary depends on our ability as salesmen, For the past five years, we have earned an average of $110 per week for about seven hours work each day. . Whenever the time comes when we cannot make a living handling this line, we will try selling something else. This should be our privilege, but the Teamsters Union, local No. 188 tells us it is not. For the privilege of working we will have to pay them $25 now and $3

By Paul Moore, Indianapolis I am a man with three in my family. I strive to make a living on $30’ a week. I have house rent to

feetl and clothe. If I can keep my

“these C. I. O. workers. The trouble with these wise guys is they made big money during the war and their heads grew larger than their income. They can't take it. Our boys fought over there for peace and freedom, but what they came home to was a mess, If these so-called smart men who carry signs on their backs in front of a factory which they have walkéd out of could see how small it looks for a great country lke ours, which is supposed to lead the other nations, they would go home and never stick their heads out where any loyal blooded Amerfcan could see them, A lot of people think that the government owes us a living. If they would stop and think, we are the government, “If a few more big shots like John L. Lewis and his followers keep going, this country will be a has-been.

nation and able to think for ourselves, but the way it looks, we can't turn

call a strike, » vy ” “G. 1'S HAVE RIGHT TO MARRY WHOM THEY WISH”

By W. Eden, Indianapolis Why shouldn't tho

proud of it,

pay, coal to buy,and my family to tection, as one of their organizers

family from starving and freezing|800d but we can do you a lot of’ to death, what's wrong with all|harm.

We are supposed to be an educated

around but what John L. Lewis or Willlam Green - doesn’t Y0ice my sentiments in regard to

se G. 1's maary [tures for the “small fry?” the German girls. After all, they did fight for the right to marry

per month for the rest of our lives, land any special assessments they | may care to add. And what do we get for our money? We get pro-

tells us, “We can’t do you any

If we do not submit to this shakedown we are threatened with the loss of our means of making a living. They not only try to intimidate us, but they threaten our trade with pickets and the boycott if they buy from us. v We are not against unions. We believe they are necessary in some lines and where the majority favors joining. In our case, there is not a single man who wants to join, but we are told to get right or else. They may run us out of business. If they do we think it will be time to haul down the stars and stripes and substitute a flag with the teamsters’ emblem on it, To us the whole thing stinks. n » » “PARENTS SHOULD DEMAND BETTER CHILD'S MOVIES”

{By Mrs. William RB. Haslet, 3265 Carroll« ton ave,

My daughter said, “Mother, that movie I saw Saturday scared me to death.” Surely this is the time for me to the shows children are compelled to view on Saturday and Sunday. Is there a way to make theater managers—or even further, Hollywood ~to make and show suitable pic

Isn't it possible for the American

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week, but I sadly fear it is a mis-

Carnival —By Dick Turner

mine Assistant Secretary of State Spruille

in Buenos Aires. have no quarrel with the Argen- . But we have—and will ‘quarrel with Col. Peron, whose nd his bully boys.

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take to let them go and view a showing of how to accomplish a perfect murder and some of the other unsavory things shown on the screen, I also noticed that if there happens to be one suitable picture on the double feature, the second pic~ ture is something quite unfit for any child or possibly an adult to see. Could it be that the neighborhoor movie manager just buys sec~ ond and third rate pictures for Saturday and Sunday because they know the children will come anyway. I think it's about time & newspaper prints a few facts on this important subject and perhaps more parents would realize that although a show is a pleasure, dire resul may come of viewing some of the things suggested by movies. I'm for more and better kiddies’ HOVien wou} you line up on my side.

Editor's Note: We regret we've

a force in forming opinion to teolerate films unfit for children at shows for children.

DAILY THOUGHT The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall is his own conceit. — Proverbs

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G. L's who' go for of entertainment is certainly no greater ‘per the same thing. 3 of our troops abroad, except for isola y been excellent, and that applies particularly to Japan and Korea. And if they are lonely and have no adequate entertainment provided, it is easily understood that they would seek entertainment af their own. Keep in mind that fraternization doesn’t mean immorality . . . and it gets mighty lonesome away from home and from American girls. 1 hold no+~brief for improper association with these former enemies . . . who still hate us down in their hearts . + . but I do resent the implications of the publicityseeking band leader. : This is as good a time as any to correct the ime pression that the geisha girls of Japan are “bad girls” « » + lest some mother becomes concerned when John-

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 12—United Nations spokesmen are apprehensive over the Soviet drive to strengthen the Red army at a time when the United States and Great Britain—the only other military powers-—-are rapidly disarming. . Russia's charges that British troops in Greece and

chronized radio outbursts from Moscow, Warsaw and Belgrade accusing Britain and America of fostering “anti-Soviet” forces in Europe, they say, are not a mere coincidence. The Russian masses, it is pointed out, are as tired of war as are the people of America, Britain and other countries. But for reasons not yet clear, the Kremlin wishes to build up a still stronger army, navy and air force. So the ancient ruse of raising a scare apparently is necessary to overcome the objections of Russid’s war-weary population,

True Story Not Told at Home IN NO OTHER way, these observers declare, can Soviet Vice Commisar Vishinsky's strange behavior at London be acounted for. First, he asked the security council to decla the peace in Greece. would be an overwhe exercise Russia's veto prevent a vote. From that

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ntage of persons who, as civilians,

Indonesia are endangering world peace, and the syn-

that Britain was endangering “no,” he threatened to’

parent to demand that more suit- teres whom they wish, whether German, able, more interesting, more educa- plaigns paid for by tig iu .

Jap or anything else they choose. |tional movies be made for children I'd imagine the Forum letter against [of this age. it came from one of those guys who sat back and fought the war from [Saturday matinee as a reward for an easy chair. I'm a vet and I'm being polite and helpful during the

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moment on, he fought a last-ditch battle to keep. out of the UNO records anything that might imply the Russian charge was unfounded. It was all right with him for council members to say so. They could be as categorical as they liked. But under no circumstances was their verdict to appear in the official minutes. This attitude could only mean one thing: As the Soviet press and radio are government-controlled, it would be easy enough to prevent what council members said from getting back to the Russian people. But, having brought the charges against the British it would be embarrassing, even for the gov~

WASHINGTON, Feb, 13—The Pauley case again has raised dramatically the old question of political campaign contributions and has served, as well, to demonstrate that no solution has been found to this perplexing problem. It bobs up in similar form year after year. v The big furor over nomination of Edwin W. Pauley as undersecretary of navy came when Secretary Ickes alleged that Mr. Pauley, oil man and former treasurer of the Democratic national come mittee, had told him that if a federal suit to acquire title to oil-bearing tidelands was withheld the party might get several hundred thousand dollars in came paigh contributions from California oil men. Mr, Pauley denied this, The public pricked up its ears at once, and so did the senate. J The public has come to suspect that blg contributors to party campaign funds expect to get something for their money, though many do not, it turns out. There is a widespread feeling that it is not sound public policy to have political cam-

Ways to Evade Limitations BIG MONEY is needed to conduct political campaigns on the modern scale, and the question is where to get it. In the second Hatch act, congress limited national committees of political parties to $3 million expenditures each, and Individupl contributions to $5000. Ways have been found around this, as is shown by huge expenditures since its enactment. All sorts of committees can be set up in states to avoid the law. Congress has no authority to regulate state political affairs. The individual contribution limit is evaded, too. One way Is through contributions in the name of many members of & wealthy family. This is done quite often.

TODAY IN EUROPE . . . By Franco Claims

MADRID, Feb. 12.—General Franco has not the slightest intention of resigning his job and permitting the re-establishment of the monarchy. He made this

Palace, 10 miles outside of Madrid. : It was the first time I'd seen him since nine years ago at Salamanca. during the Spanish civil war. He doesn't seem to have aged in the interval. He is only 52 years old and looks fit, vigorous and self-confident. Franco claimed that he was a monarchist but that it would be a mistake, both in the Interests of Spain and the monarchy, to hasten the restoration. Twice during our talk, which, lasted nearly an hour and a half, I asked him when he thought the restoration five years, or 20 years.. He skillfully evaded giving any answer.

Qpposes Immediate Change SECOND time I put the question, 1 added, “Who will be the next King of Spain-~Don Juan, his son, or his grandson?” The generalissimo still refused to be drawn out and answered to the effect that it “was quite impossible to set any date, however vague, for the restoration. 3H ‘One of the argunients which Franco used against n was still was im-

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writes that “I saw my first gelsha girls last night.* add that the {ielaha a he got was that they resembled well-laundered monkeys. The “bad girls” are called yoshiwara . . . ahd nobody

would write home éven if he had come across one. geisha

The geisha girl is an established institution of Japan, where a husband rarely looks to his wife to be

- entertaining . | . a wife is a glorified servant no

matter how well-educated she may be. The name comes from gei, meaning art, and sha, meaning person, and is pronounced gay-sha. These girls are highly specialized professional entertainers who sing the toneless songs of the Orient and dance the wooden dances in which gestures rather than facial expres" sion depict emotion. In their gay kimonos, brocaded obis and glossy black hair-dress (which more fre

‘thing but attractive In the Western nse. Geishas Bought When Young ° GEISHAS trot y " stricken rit r around $1 igri, gh

pending on beauty, when they are Known as maiko, these girls. y years in music, posture, dancing, hired out for a period of several hours,

70's . . . she had been the toast of Tokyo half a century ago when she was the outstanding dancer of Japan. The artistry with which ‘he did the samurai (warrior) dance, and the sumo: (wrestler) dance reminded me of Duse, the only .ether artist of comparable age I'd seen. Her in tive skill made the giggling geishas of today look mighty drab, In contradiction to the implication of Sur Amerie can entertainer, I'd say we have little $6 be cone cerned about the attraction of the Oriental girls for gor men, or in general, G. I conduct Sway from ome. . 3

WORLD AFFAIRS . . . By Wiliam Phiip Simms Why Does Russia Build Big Force?

ernment to omit reference to the security council's verdict as set forth in the official records. And apparently the Kremlin wishes the original impression created throughout Russia to stand, name ly that Britain is endangering world peace. And Moscow won its point. So far as Russia's 100 million pegple are concerned, Britain is guilty. Simultaneously, Moscow's propaganda machine continues to cry that “imperialist” non-Communiss countries are engaged in “ddngerous talk of a third world war”; that under the Anglo-American aegis “tens of thousands of Polish Fascists” and othér “ree actionaries” are conspiring against the Soviet bloc; that “hundreds of thousands of the smashed Hitlerite army, under one form or another, are being kept toe gether” For what? [Foreign Commissar Molotov suggested rhetorically,

“ Other Allies Are Disarmed

TODAY, the United States is disarmed, So is Britain. France and China are ‘helpless.’ Alone of the Big Five, therefore, Russia is feverishly building up her military strength. ‘So, informed diplomats are saying if there is talk of another war, as Russia alleges, she has only herself to blame. She alone is in any position, or would dare, to. start another conflict. The most hopeful explanation of Russia's rearme ing—if “hopeful” is the word—may be that the peace settlement lies ahead. Peace treaties for ‘Eurdpe, Asia and the Pacific have yet to be arranged, and Soviet reliances on might as diplomacy’s most potent weapon is notorious. Already she has used her strength to present her allies with one fait accompli after ane other and make them like it. : The future of Europe, Asia and the Pacific dee -pends on the peace with Germany ahd Japan.” Hise tory shows that it is usually the strongest power thas comes out best at the peace table,

IN WASHINGTON . . . By Thomas L. Stokes Financing Campaigns Big Question

From time to time, proposals pop up in Congress for direct appropriations by Congress for campaign expenditures as an obligation of the citizen as a taxe payer. This had obvious difficulties and gbt nowhere. , When a political party gets in a big campaign it welcomes an “angel” in most any form, with few questions asked,

'Big Boys' Put Up the Money DURING the Teapot Dome and Elk Hills oil ine vestigations 20 years ago, it was revealed that Harry F. Sinclair and the late Edwin L. Doheny, oil mage nates involved, had contributed to both parties. They were taking no chances. John J. Raskob, Democratic national chairman

who helped finance the Alfred E. Smith campaign in 1928, also paid most of the bills to support Demos cratic national committee headquarters here subsee quently in a successful publicity campaign. The came paign contributed much to undoing Herbert Hoover

Joseph N. Pew, Pennsylvania ofl and shipping mage

nate, did the same for Republican national ¢ommite tee headquarters during part of the Roosevelt era. At the Republican national committee meeting in Chicago a few weeks ago, if was learned some of the “big boys” were withholding contributions .to the Republican party until sure it was going to do somee thing about labor. This may explain partly the Ree publican attitude on drastic labor legislation in the house... ‘ Most successful example of small contributions was that among union members by C. I. O.'s Political Ace tion Committee, Congress finally forbade union cone tributions to general election campaigns in the Con nally-Smith “anti<strike” bill. A recent house bill, not yet considered, would prevent union contributions to political conventions or primary campaigns.

Randolph Churchill

Belief in Monarchy

young royalists who had been distributing propaganda in Madrid movie theaters, I asked him how the wil} of the public could be ascertained while he maine tained a severe press censorship and imprisoned those séeking to persuade their fellow countrymen of the need for a different regime. . Next I asked why he had been keeping Don Juan's representative, Infante Don’ Alfonso, in cone finement for the last 10 months on his estate at Sanlucar in southern Spain. :

Allies Friendly to Peo : FRANCO justified detention of Don Juan on the sounds that as a serving soldier he had no right to take part in politics. When I(suggested that Don Alfonso was only following a bad example set by franco himself, the generalissimo replied a trifle pompously that he had entered politics only at the request of other people. When I suggested that per haps Don Alfonso was similarly disinterested, he again quickly changed the subject. Franco kept talking about French, British, Amerie can and Russian “attacks on Spain.” I pointed out that, whatever might be the attitude of Moscow, the |

French, British and American governments and people had nothing "but friendship for Spain and the people—that their hostility was directed exe |

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