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PSC REFEREES

BANKING BATTLE

$30,000,000 Local Stocks And Bonds Involved. (Continued From Page One)

by the Midwestern houses of Otis & Co. of Cleveland and Halsey, Stuart & Co. of Chicago. Allied for the moment to break the grip of the Eastern houses over Indianapolis utility financing, the two Midwestern houses forced the Indianapolis Power & Light Co. to sell its securities at competitive bidding. Otis & Co. was high bidder, got the business. The company had attempted to sell $15,000,000 worth of stock in a privately negotiated deal with the Eastern houses of Lehman Bros, Goldman, Sachs & Co. and ‘the First Boston Corp. Second round in the battle was fought yesterday before the public service commission where Indianapolis Water Co. officials said they wanted to sell $14,750,000 in bonds to a group of insurance companies and banks’ through Drexel & Co. of Philadelphia. Charging that they were “frozen out” of a chance to purchase the bonds, the Midwestern allies of Otis and Halsey, Stuart again went before the cpmmission to demand a public sale in the interest of the securities business, the rate payers and free competition.

Promises Guarantee

Testimony before the. commission yesterday showed that the water company was disposing of its securities to its traditional banker without ' seeking to ascertain whether it could get a better price through competitive bidding. The Halsey, Stuart representative told the commission that his firm would guarantee at least the same price which Drexel & Co. offered for the water company bonds if the sale was thrown open to competitive bidding. In addition, he said, Halsey, Stuart would guarantee to meet the costs of processing the public sale through the securities and exchange commission, a step that the water company could avoid in a private deal. H. 8. Schutt of Philadelphia, water company president, told the commission that he had signed a purchase contract with Drexel & Co. subject to the commission’s ap-

* proval because he had confidence

in the concern to handle the deal. The deal is to refund the company’s first mortgage bbnds ‘with 8 new issue totaling $14,750,000 at as lower interest rate. Drexel had lined up 10 buyers for the bonds and was collect a $50,000 agency fee, Made Offer by Letter The bonds were to be sold to the New York Lifé Insurance Co. the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. of New York, the New England Mutual Life Insurance Co., the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. the Phoenix Life Insurance Co. the Aetna Life Insurance Co. the Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. of Pt. Wayne, the Bankers Trust Co. of New York and the Philadelphia Suburban Water Co. pension fund. Testimony showed that Halsey, Stuart, getting wind of the deal, made an offer to Mr. Schutt by letter. The Chicago firm never got an answer, according to the Halsey, Stuart representative. Drexel & Co., while a Philadelphia concern, is an offshoot of J. P. Morgan, according to testimony given to the Temporary National Economic committee during its in-

- vestigation of financial control in

the United States. Financed Water Company Drexel financed the Indianapolis Water Co. This was brought out 10 years ago in testimony given the committee by George Whitney, a Morgan partner. The house of Morgan is one of the targets of the current investment banking probe by the justice department's anti-trust division. Like the water company deal, the attempted private sale by Indianapolis Power & Light Co. has its roots in the past. "The handling’ of the company’s securities was arranged in 1939 by Lehman Bros. and associates at a private meeting

in New York.

NEW DRIVE STARTS ON. TEEN-AGE DRAFT

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ence that he had signed the emergency draft extension reluctantly and only because “conditions would be worse without it.” He pointed out that the act kept intact the draft machinery and preserved the veterans’ re-employment rights. Many Are Veterans The President said he had been informed by Selective Service Di-

rector Lewis B. Hershey that the teen-age ban would reduce men under 26 who could be inducted each month from 35,000 to approximately 5000. Most men in the 26-through-29 eategory already hale seen armed service or have been deferred on physical or occupational grounds. Selective service said the President's raising the draft age will increase available manpower by only with (‘perhaps one-half of these unfit for induction. The 20-through-26-year class, it was estimated, would yield about 59,600 additional eligible draftees.

Promise Barkley Support Numerous military affairs committee members promised support for Mr. Barkley’s drive, urging that consideration of labor legislation be set aside a few days if necessary to pass a new draft law in time for extended conferences with’ the house. |. A bill already approved by the military committee would provide

& one-year extension of selective

service, an 18-months seryice limit

‘and a ban on fathers—but would permit induwetion of teen-agers.

A Open Michigan Tulip Festival h

Juanita Kimber, left, and Vivian Steketee pose with some of the flowers featured in Molland’'s (Mich.) Thirty-five thousands visitors were on hand for the festivities.

first post-war tulip festival

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ed States, He had gone back to his native Germany in 1939. After having introduced two foreign witnesses yesterday, the government today was prepared to present another, Maj. Charles Kuhlmann, who is expected to relate circumstances surrounding Bauer's journey. from Berlin to America in 1941, via Spain. Maj. Kuhlmann is said to have been a Gestapo leader. As government witness Paul Wiegand, of Berlin, admitted Nazi, took the stand for cross-examination

neys attacked the credibility ofghis testimony. wt Wiegand reiterated he was a member of the Nazi party but said he disavowed Nazi beliefs back in 1936. He said he continued to hold

was too dangerous to leave.” Employed Bauer He denied, as suggested by Bauer's counsel, that he had been high in Nazi officialdom and had been a member of the original Nazi group which staged the Munich beer hall putsch. Bauer worked in Berlin for Wiegand, a chief of the patent depart-

many. Wiegand testified that after Bauer had returned to the U. 8. in 1941, he was supposed to send mail to the German army, Siemens-Halske.

“special mark”

type of “special mark.”

government.

of the ex-Ft. Harrison photographer and Wiegand. Ex-Wife Unfriendly Both branded Bauer as a man with a “secret mission” when he left Germany for the U. S. in 1941. But, after implicating her exhusband in what was an implied espionage plot, Mrs, Ruth Bauer on cross-examination admitted she was “very unfriendly” toward him, On cross-examination it was also disclosed Mrs. Bauer had been supported and purchased clothes while in the U. 8. with “witness fees” provided her by the government. Government attorneys said the witness fees amounted to $7 a day. Allowed to Testify Federal Judge Lindley allowed Wiegand to testify after conceding his Nasi party affiliation “might have some effect on his credibility.” Wiegand frequently anticipated government counsel's questions and often replied before the queries were completed by John L. Burling, justice department attorney. . Wiegand told of an alleged request agreement whereby Bauer was supposed to return to the U. 8. supposedly as an employee of SiemensHalske, but actually as an agent of the German army. He said Bauer was t0 be paid $450 a month while

‘in America.

On ‘Secret Matter’

He testified Bauer had informed him after entering the Nazi army that he was to return to America on a “secret matter.” Primly attired in a neat black dress with a dash of red onthe shoulders, the ex-Mrs. Bauer repeated often that her former husband had joined the Nazi army of his own accord; that he talked of “secret missions”; that he refused to take her back with him to the U. 8. “for fear the police would get us”; that he felt an “obligation to the fatherland.” She said high German army officlals- had warned her not to discuss her husband's “special assignment” to the U. 8, She also testified she first learned of Bauer's entry into the American army through a story in “Stars and Stripes,” U. 8. army newspaper in Germany. She said she didn't know Bauer had been divorced from her until coming to America as a government witness two months ago. Often Quarreled

On cross-examination, the exMrs. Bauer admitted Bauer listened to British and American propaganda broadcasts in Berlin, althoygh the act was punishable by death at that time. She said she and her former husband quarreled frequently, but when asked about how many times a week, grinned: “I think that's a funny question.” Bauer's attorney, Joseph T. Mazelin, explained his client would

again this morning, Bauer's atfor-|

his party membership “because it |

ment of Siemens-Halske, the largest electrical appliances firm in Ger-

through

This mail, he said, was to bear a but, knitting his brow, he was unable to recall what

Testimony by the two foreign witnesses flown here from Berlin for the Bauer citizenship hearing “backfired” to some extent on the

The witnesses were Mrs. Ruth Edith Hasserodt Bauer, former wife

Bauer Served in Nazi Spy Unit, German Records Show

versation in order to get to the truth in this case.” A husband's conversations with his wife are considered privileged and confidential. Judge Lindley informed the exMrs. Bauer that she was not under arrest or any. restraint and, al-

joy full rights in the federal court room. . “You need not be in the slight-| est embarrassed,” Judge Lindley said. .

Testifies In English

The 36-year-old witness testified {in broken English, although govern- | ment, attorneys volunteered the use of an interpreter. She referred to her former husband as “Fritz.” This brought an objection from {Bauer's attorneys = which was promptly overruled by Judge Lindley, who observed: “I had a good friend named Fred. We always

called him Fritz. The use of nicknames won't prejudice this court one way or the other.” The ex-Mrs. Bauer said she “was never a Nazi and not a follower of Hitler,” She said she came to America in 1936 with Frederick and that they settled first in Washington, D. C., and then Norwalk, Conn.

Worked With U. S. Troops

Previous to her testimony, former Ft, Harrison post photographer was reprimanded by Judge Lindley for allegedly “falsifying” his divorce complaint when he was estranged from his former wife, Ruth, in 1941, Bauer had stated in the divorce complaint that he had not heard from his wife since September, 1940, when actually he had received messages from her at a later date. Called to the hearing by U. 8. District Attorney B. Howard Caughran, Indianapolis Attorney Walter Myers Jr. today testified that Bauer had read over his divorce petition and therefore must have been aware that the document contained falsified statements. Bauer's divorce suit was filed by Mr. Myers in the court of Judge Judson Stark in 1942. Bauer's Hoosier -born present wife, Mrs. Wilma Bauer, sat holding onto his arm as his former wife testified against him. As she gave téstimony to help the government deport her ex-husband, the German woman told Judge Lindley that she would © “like to remain” in the United States.

PRESIDENT FIRM ON PRICE CURBS

WASHINGTON, May 17 (U. P.). —President Truman stood firm. today In his opposition to immediate | removal of price controls on basic

commodities which still are scarce. The President was asked at a news conference yesterday whether he favored the’ removal of price ceilings on dairy products as a pos-

In a brief answer, Mr. Truman replied that he disapproved of dropping prite ceilings on any product that still was in short supply. Other developments on the price front: ONE: Two Republican senators agreed that congress will have to force OPA to exercise its powers— and promises—to lift price controls on plentiful commodities. TWO: The American Federation of Labor's executive council asked that prices “be kept in check until abundant supplies make it possible for the natural forces of competition to protect the consumer.” Senator “Bourke B. Hickenlooper (R. Iowa), a member of the senate banking committee, declared that “most agriculture products should already have been decontrolled.” ‘The committee is drafting a bill to extend OPA’s price powers,

‘KE’ MET ONLY ONE RUSSIAN IN JAPAN

HILO, Hawaii, May 17 (U, P.).— Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, army chief of staff, met only one Russian—“a general of some kind”"—on his tour of U. § army installations in Japan. He couldn't remember his name. Gen. Eisenhower arrived here yesterday aboard his special C-54 transport. “Sunflower II” after a 14-hour flight from Wake island. He is en-route to Washington, D, C. Reporters questioned Gen. Eisenhower about United States relations with Russia in the Far East, but were told by the general that he had not looked into the Soviet ques-

“waive the right of privileged con-|tibn officially.

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sible means of boosting production. |

FINAL RAIL TALK

Makes Last-Minute Effort

To Prevent Strike.

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aimed at curbing the mine chieftain. Civilian Production Administrator John D., Small called publicly for a six-month federal ban on all industrial strikes. Mr. Small’s statement brought an immediate demand from pro-labor congressmen for his dismissal. : Mr. Small, who has recommended federal seizure of the coal mines, charged Mr. Lewis with ignoring the public welfare, He sald Mr. Lewis had “Brought the economy of the country to a virtual stop.” : Papers Tied Up Other labor events were overshadowed by the coal and railroad disputes, with the only other important development occurring in Philadelphia, A strike of delivery men there held up distribution of three daily newspapers. The sInquirer and Record, both morning newspapers, and the Evening Bulletin were affected by the strike over demands for a shorter work day. Officials of the Newspaper and Magazine Handlers Union (A: F, of L.) sald a contract had been signed with the management of the Philadelphia Daily News, an evening tabloid.

NEW AUGUSTA REUNION

and 1936 will be observed.

STRAUSS SAYS:

_ THE INDIANA

TRUMAN CALLS

POLIS TIMES __ NAME NEW MANAGER

l FOR I. U. THEATE

Times Special ; . BLOOMING

starting this fall, * .

For Service Again.

Despite all its currept draft trou

seek reinduction of

possible.

induction of 'teen agers.

26 to 29. He said the

ino intention of doing so.

, May 18.--Miss Betty Porter, of Bloomington, has been chosen business manager Bt the Indiana university theater

Assistants will be Patricia Gates, Indianapolis; ‘Janet: Gray Frazee,

WASHINGTON, May 17 (U.P) .—

bles, the army is not expected to | discharged | veterans even though it is legally

The issue was raised yesterday during President Truman's news conference criticism of the new they sit down,” he added. draft extension law, which bans |

As result of the ban, Mr. Truman |

WOMAN ‘FAT MESS'

America would makes a perfect match.

his picture of Miss Average America

Rushville; Katherine. Cookson,/Stacks up with the dimensions of Bloomington; Peggy Woodward, Marie (The Body) MacDonald, one Bloomington and Marion Mutz, Mm- of Hollywood's most curvacious dianapolis. * a. beauty queens: ; : Miss Average Miss MacDonald Age—29 or 30 21 v Height—5 ft. 3 in. 51t.6% In. Weight-—135 lbs. 119 lbs. Bust—36 in. 37 in, 4 Walst—29 in, 23% in. ' ' Hips—39 in. 36 in. Thigh—19% in, 20 in. meee Calf—13% in. 1215 in, A iy | Ankle—8 in. T% in However, Veterans Eligible wrist—é in. 5% in.

-“Miss Average is so flat-chested she ought to wear falsies,” Dr. Krogman said. “She only goes out two inches from the chest to the bustline.”

He said she also had accumulated a roll of fat—“spare tire"—just below the waist and had a “general hamming of the thigh.” “Women normally have a lateral projection of the buttocks so that they have a spread even before

“When 77 per cent of them stand erect, their thighs and knees are ‘together -- knock-kneed in other | words—and 66 per cent have an ob-

raised the top draft nee from | servable abdominal protuberance. “loosely | drawn” law would actually permit prown permanent-waved hair which raising the draft age to 35 years, /would be gray if she didn’t go to seven months, although there was the beauty parlor, he sald. Her

The average woman has medium

eyes are blue-grey and her coloring

| “Asanother example,” Mr. Truman | is slightly lighter than that of men.

|sald, “there is nothing in the law| “Miss MacDonald, on the The New Augusta Alumni asso-|to prohibit the reinduction of men|hand, has blue-green eyes, ciation - will have a reception in|of eligible age (20 through 29) who hair and very white skin, honor of the class of 1946 in Pike have already had their war service | - “Unfortunately, though a German citizen, would en-| Township school auditorium, 7lst|and been discharged.”

{is no plan to reinduct veteran

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st. and Zionsville road, from 8:30 to| Selective service sources said Mr. Krogman said, adding: 11:30 p. m. tomorrow. Reunions for| Truman apparently was vointing | the classes of 1806, 1906, 1916, 1926ionly to a legal possibility,

“Please say I have a very attrac-

There [tive wife. I want to eat dinner at

s.|home tonight.”

[GALLS AVERAGE U.S,

Just for a comparison, here's. how |

the SIXTH FLOOR—

diton to the general business—there jis on

this floor—footwear for about every action sport,

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and think she’s the most beautiful “illad) thing in the world. & Shas flied, She's gazing at you, and that|,e. light isn't “doing “your mug any » harm, either, brother. | om

- ® - THE HEAD WAITER, two ordi nary waiters and a bus boy in blue uniform trundle over the champagne (14 smackos a bottle) in a silver bucket on a silver plate and pour it into crystal goblets. And they look. rose-colored, too. Now comes the business that has made Marlene and many another girl feel swoony. ! The orchestra consists of 28 middle-aged and elderly gentlemen. One plays the piano, one the zZither and one a bass viol. The other 25 are violinists,

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- Ld ¥ AT MIDNIGHT the orchestra plays a group of Gypsy tunes and the volumé of music from those massed strings in that small room is so great that you, can feel it. Literally makes your skin tingle. Then the violinists slip away without ever stopping their music until finally at the table of every couple is a fiddler in an evening suit bending low and putting his soul into his work. By now the character of the music has changed. to dreamy waltzes and songs of love and this goes on without a break until Ta m

Essays its effect will be judged Several speeches by fey bers on roadside improvements are Johiedulen during the one-day ses. n. : .

TERRE HAUTE GUARD

SHOOTING IS PROBED. Sh mes fe, Sy

» ” » "1 ATTENDED with a friend and his wife, and our private violinist regarded me as an interloper, How was he to get my friends into the spell of his music with me along? This, he said, was like an extra man on & honeymoon. I apologized and promised to bring my own girl the next time and he relaxed. He shut his eyes and he played as I neved heard a violin played bes

discovered early | yesterday by another guard who relieved Mr: Rand.

“For Sports i's Strauss” (SPALDING is featured)

Perhaps it was to be expected thet ‘the Man's Store could present a COMPLETE Sports Shop!

It isn't quite like that—It isn't completely complete—there are - certain items still missing——some are very scarce for which we are compelled to say "no." (Every time we say "no" the word kinda sticks in the throat!)

The Shop is not complete in layout: or fixtures—or in decoration that word "decor''—we don't

ike it either). But with all that—{if you'll pardon the blintness) pL is a wonder! It's getting a great hand—at times it's getting an overwhelming play —All of which adds up—and puts a period . to the Man's Store's position—"FOR SPORTS IT'S STRAUSS!"

For Golfers and Fishermen—for Horseback riders—and Hunters— for Tennis players (lawn or table}— for archery and badminton—for

picnic and outing—and for the clothes and accessories you'll need for your vacation oulingacfior the Speedway i enjoy getting them at headquarters! The Sportsman's floor is the SIXTH