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RI OV. 4, 1946

- SENIORS

SENT PLAY

school seniors will res,” a three-act Ss Q. Beudette, at | the school audie

. Elsa Majors, the

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len Green, eh Booth, Mary Kay Pland, Virginia Xtras, Joan Kelli ore, Wilma Thiel d ‘Englehart, Robert

Production are meme

mmings, 1 effects; Miss Marie

jors, make-up; Joann |

1d David Yount and ess managers

termission will be » school orchestra, 1 Warble,

RACT INSECTS 3 —Why a human } insect is not quite ° s been suspected, | rants ‘have nog s repellents.

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FORECAST: FaiP tonight and taOIOW,; little change in temperature, -

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VOLUME 57—NUMBER 205

KEY FIGURE IN | Scunds Appeal HUGE SWINDLE | : go REACHES N.Y,

Nickel Pledges. to Aid Police. «5th Suspect Is Hunted.

NEW YORK, Nov. 5 (U. P),— William Arthur Nickel, who ran : 8 $100-a-week cashier's salary into $e 3 six figures a year through a system 3 ; of phony invoices, was returned to| i Brooklyn today. | : !

He faces grand larceny and forg-| €ry charges in an alleged $900,000 | embezzlement involving an assort« ment of emasiergy from Times Bquare to Hollywoo: Nickel was Tags here from Miami Beach, Fla, by an assist- U

ant district attorney who ‘said ra tall, 42-year-old cashier i ha Mergenthaler = Linotype . Co. of] STUDY POI POLITICS Brooklyn had signed a eontession to his part in the year-long em- |

bezzlement of his firm. As he arrived at the omce of Dr. Hanna Rydh Worked for Kings county District Atforney Miles

Dr. Hanna Rydh , ., “Women need to have power. yp

McDonald, Nickel said he was “go- Woman Suffrage. ing to co-operate” with * investi- By LOUISE FLETCHER gating authorities. ‘ Times Woman's Editor Seek Fifth Suspect Those women who cast their bal-

‘Mr. McDonald meanwhile was|lots today -owe that privilege to superintending a nation-wide hunt other women—to women like Dr.

for Jimmy Collins, who was listed | Hanna Rydh. ; as a fifth suspect. Dr. Rydh, Stockholm, arrived here

Collins, &lso- known as Julius | this morning to bef the guest speakDavis and Julius Lobell, was the ®T at a luncheon given in Hotel| only major suspect in the case still Lincoln by the state apd city) missing. He was ‘believed hiding Lea8ues of Women Voters. out on the West coast. A man|, It Was While she was still a stu-| answering Collins’ description was dent in Uppsala university that taken into custody at West Point, Dr. Rydh worked to get signatures | N. Y. early today but he was re- during a referendum on woman leased after "45° minutes of ques- Suffrage. -

tore ’ And she has gone on from there Honing by Brooklyn detectives, to become one of the women lead-

Sally Haines, a screen’ actress ? wins ers in Sweden. She served two and friend ‘of Collins; telephoned years in the Swedish parliament

the Brooklyn district attorney's of- and in 1938 was a delegate to: the fice from Los Angeles last night ; ; i : . | League of Nations in Switzerland. and promised to do anything She} Last summer she went back to could to aid police in their search for Collins.

$227,000 Recovered So Far (Continued on “Page 5—Column 4)

Police, armed with a court order, examined a safety deposit box rent- > 1 ed in Miss ee at the Mrs. Simon Dies Chase National bank yesterday. It j yielded $5400 in cash in $20, $50 and $100 bills and some jewelry. About $227,000 in cash, furs, Jewels, boats, and real estate has now been recovered. Meanwhile, police revised previous estimates of the loot from $832,000 to $734,000. The other major suspects in the) case, in addition to Nickel and Col-| lins, were Isidore Rappaport, 55, described by police as the ‘brains of | the swindle; Joseph Milstein, 47, who described himself as a merchandiser cof nylon stockings, and| Joseph Kupsnecker, 50, now under | $100,000 bail as a material witness. | Judge Thomas Cullen set bail for| Milstein at $100,000 in Brooklyn | felony court today, Rappaport was released in $25,000 bail yesterday over the strenuous objections of the district attorney, | MRS. MARY SIMON, above, wife who expressed fear that he might of Fred Simon, retired chief of debe kidnaped or slain by suspects tectiyes, died early today in her

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still at large. | home, 602 W. 54th st., after an ex(tended illness. She was 73. TIMES INDEX A lifelong resident of danap] olis, Mrs. Simon was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Amusements ..6| Movies ....... 6{ church. ‘She formerly belonged id Eddie Ash.. ..16| Obituaries . .... T| Sacred Heart church. Business - ,. 8! Dr. -O'Brien.. 1d Mrs. Simon helped to organize Carnival ,. 12|P C. Othman .11|the following clubs: Ladies’ Aux-| Classified , 17- 18 Radio >. ow 20 iliary of Indianapolis Police -Force,| Comics ....... 21| Red Spy Ring 15|Martha Washington Aid Society, |

Fashions .....14 Science ....,. 11| Survivors, ‘besides her husband, Forum: ....... 12| Serial ....:i... 15/include a son, Philip M. Simon; G. 1. Rights...20/ Silly Notions..11!four sisters, Mrs. Roscoe Ruffin, | Meta Given...14| Sports"... 16-17/Mrs. John Schneider, Miss Theresa |

Homemaking .14| Teen Talk....13| Gruner, and Miss Lena Gruner, | Don Hoover. . .12{ John Thale -...10/'and three -btothers, Edward, Gorge Indiana News. 2| Weather Map. 2|and Michael Gruner. In Indpls...... 3{ Joe Williams. .16| Services will be held at 8:30] Inside Indpls..11{ Women's ! a. m. Friday in Sacred Heart church.

Jim Lucas..... 11 News ....13-14| Burial will be in St. Joseph's cemeRuth Millett, .11| World Affairs. 12| tery.

The Time of Decision

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TALE OF BLACK

silver, rugs, Jewels, and other art By LYLE C. WILSON She was one of the

{of these men, is said to have been!

lat $4500. by the millions today -to decide |voted:every: ‘election.

* , -C y ” TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1946 Indianapolis, Ind. iasued daily except Sunday

BARE AMAZING

allot ‘Scratching’

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wine Seen Heaviest In History

Army Report Links 2 High

Officers to Ring ‘That Blind Voter Maintains Perfect Record

Cleared $500,000.

By DAVID M. NICHOL Times Foreign Correspondent BERLIN, Nov. 6—Army investigators have compléted a voluminous report on black market operations here. Only part of it has been made public. The inquiry, under direction of the. inspector general's office, has produced an amazing account of the activities of two high-ranking | Abou U. 8. army officers. About 20 others, according tp the as were involved in a black{market ring. The ring netted a Donk oder itoeit of between $500,000

a1 Vou 00. to revealed details, one high-ranking officer organized # gang of enlisted men to break into wine shops, art dealers and jewelry stores. The gangsters had quarters .outside the regular compound. They enjoyed all kinds of extra privileges. They called themselves privately the “--'s night raiders.” What Happens Next? Their accumulated loot was stored in several places in Berlin. Some wine stocks were reported to have been placed in the base{ment of the American Red Cross headquarters. One Red Cross official left suddenly for the.U. 8. 'about three months ago. The valuables were sent to the states, it is "understood, in. the plane of another high officer. The latter officer, however, is not persanally involved. The report, it is said, places the full blame on the

pilot—a member of the ring who | Out to vote—as usual . . . Mrs. Rosa Phillips, 86-year-old blind voter who's never missed an election, made regular routine trips. | pauses to say “hello” to workers, Mrs. Minnie ‘Miller (left) and Mrs. Joseph Botos (right), on her way to {Switzerland and was elected to| What happens next is not quite; cast her ballot. Leading her to the voting booth | is Edward McNulty, 14th ward Shaaipmap.

Pom an 15 ene At 86, Mrs. Rosa Phillips nt cos cn. SWELLS VOTING Still ‘Early Bird'-at Polls

Nippy fall weather and a general lack ection enthusiasm falled to dampen ‘the ardor of ‘one of the sixth

clear. One relatively junior officer ——

is under house arrest here. Two principals are already in the FAIR WEAT BR United States. About 15 sulisied

siderable embarrassment. Big Cigaret ay

Split GOP Votes Reported

‘Going. to Ludlow, Hoffmann;

Registration Clerks Added

By NOBLE REED Balloting speeded up considerably at the polls here at noonr{oday, indicating that the turn-out will be above normal to heavy by the time the polls close at 6 p. m. A check of voting places shortly before noon indicated

‘theavy “scratching” of ballots for candidates in move than

one party. 1 The survey indicated that VOTE HEAVY IN “scratching” was heaviest in | north and east side precincts, INDI ANA | A CITIES Election workers estimated that as many as 30 per ent of the Yolers

{were leaving party lines to ! their votes.

Turnout in Rural Sections If this trend of “scratching” eon=

; tinues the rest of‘ the day and if Comparatively Slow. it is general all over the fo it would be the highest te By ROBERT BLOEM lage of “scratched” voting. the Relatively heavy early voting was | history here. reported over the state today except GOP “Scratching” Most in. scattered rural communities Most of the spift voting was bes where farmers appeared to prefer |) oved to be among. Republican Spending this bright November day voters, Workers said they believed 3 , | most of “the Republican “scratched” The vote was particularly heavy, ; |votifig was in favor of Rep. Louis reports indicated, in-cities, Though udlow, Democtat for congressman,

this normally would work to Demo<] D cartic advantage, Republican - “ob- Tad Janeth Hota ge. nt

servers continued optimistically to! { forecast G. O. P. landslides In both| Voting in most of the south and cities and rural areas: Furthermore, {event rural communities which showed early apathy |

mostly “straight” party line bal« loting with only small percentage of scratching. (Contipuéd on Page 5:Column y Flurry of Complaints moves mt A flurry of complaints swamped

KITTLE- KNOWN LAW | the voters registration office in the

STOPS CAMERAMEN ot howe shordy before mops

In-addition to robbery, the Sie Estimate 35 to-40 Millions régular voters, Mrs. Rosa Phillips, 1441 Silver ave:

is reported to have indulged in Mrs. Philli ps. is blind but 'sive cigaret dealings—first Se tiIng In U. S. Go to Polls. om the ‘neighborhood poll {marks for tobacco and then buying one of the early birds to vo

objects. United Press Staff Correspondent out 1c Voie after thé passage of A German irl, a friend of one, NEW YORK, Nov. '5—~American | voters, with good weather over most | the women's suffrage act. . In fhe

given: a diamond bracelet valued of the nation, streamed to the polls | ensuing quarter” of a century

Cigarets were obtained in most | Whether Democrats or Republicans | Election workers who used to

instances, it was reported, by one | Will control the 80th congress. her fark her’ ballot now guide the

handicap. bas never Kept her away! “place, comé election. Today she was

CONTINUED CLEAR WEATHER FORECAST.

The weatherman today forecast

precinct, 1th ward's most. (candidate, p— his ballot, cinct election

BEDFORD, Ind, Nov. § (U. P.. | had been refused entrance to the —A Democratic precinct commit- polls stood in line. They were teeman, citing a little-known state | seeking certificates of error to perlaw; ad photographers from | mit them to vote. a picture today of William| These voters contended they had ae Rul Republican senatorial been registered properly but pre boards 10

re a place A

noon, seven or eight newspaper lists inv the

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|west side precincts was reported

photographers trooping behind. | Most of them, carried receipty-of

Martin Ridge, the Democratic their registration or transfers eof committeeman, insisted that elec- their residence. Registration board tion officials enforce a state law gnembers Harold N. Plelds and {prohibiting anyone within the poll- | David Klapper had only four deputy ing place except those actually bal- clerks to handle complaints. loting. : Clerk Staff Increased At Indianapolis, John Royce, on| Both Democratic and Republican [2 state election board's legal | oicials demanded more deputy

‘of these high officers, who sent| The first returns—from Michi- 86-year-old woman's hand to the generally fair weather through to- committee, confirmed the fact that| registration clerks be added to the | weapons carriers regularly to the gan's tiny Pointe Aux Barques pre- | right lever on those “new-fangled” morrow “night with no decided|such a law existed. But he admit-| |Staff, but Mr. Klapper refused to

| post exchange. Orders were to cart|inct——gave the Republicans . 12| voting machines. away four or five Tases of cigarets| votes to one for the Democrats. Mrs. Phillips, ‘who makes no for “entertainment purposes.’ partial count in 19 Topeka, |p,nes about being a “red hot ReMost of these dealings are saig|Kas. precincts at noon today, nican” was guided into the votto have oécurred in the autumn Showed Frank Carlson (R) lead- |; y,ih today, as in’ years past,! of 1945 when cigarets were worth Ing Harry Woodring (D.) by 56 by Edward R. McNulty, G. O. P. about $150 a carton, in German ‘0168 1 Sey an Rie Tx race. | ward chairman. marks. { n Falls in Southwest . Sin ovine rom "army | Presi Trt, va mo he, Mr Meu seid se mesenger

early voters.in the nation's first | (Continued on Page 5—Column 5) peaceti {ago for Mrs. Phillips’ late husband, | ge peacetime general election since | Frank Phillips, whe served as Re- |

1940—an election in which his PAItY'S SWay over congress ne beated | PubIiCAD precinct commiteeman for |

New Double House in Beech in the greatest danger since Prank- [Many Years. lin Delano Roosevelt led it to power |

| Grove Makes Home with Income | |in the early 1930's. BANKS AND TAVERNS |

Ready for immediate occupancy, |

Mr. Truman, his wife and their y " | Be ae ot dmughter Margaret cast their votes] CLOSED FOR VOTING! the other side to help you pay| for the Democratic party at the! Most' Indiana financial nstitu- |

for it. [Hesmorial Nall SY ¥ lock from his| ios and state, county and eity!

tou i losed today, a legal | Beech Grove, Immediate Posses- offices will be close ay, a legal sion New 3-way double: lving| Election day dawned bright-and ’ room, large kitchen, 1 bedroom | {clear in most sections of the° coun- | holiday.

and bath; full basement includes | | : nice gas stove; move right in. | try, bolstering pré-election esti-| Federal offices will remain open,

will sell ot $1500 YD Lae io oe mates at the Rynibes > ballots however, and the postoffice said its| month. Renfs for $42 a side.| cast would range from million Make arrangements to see it with i114 | delivery schedule will be un-| the realtor who describes it under | 10 40 m on. h | “Doubles, Duplexes’ in today's | The worst weather prevailed in © anged. Ti Classified Ad the southwest, with rain, sleet and», Indiana law requires the closing Imes lassie $ of taverns and other places where

snow threatening to limit voting in| {liquor is served or sold until after

Phone Riley 5551 (Continued on Page 5—Column 3) | the polls close.

change in temperature, Warmer weather is predicted for! | Thursday, becoming colder Friday {and Saturday. Slowly rising tem{peratures are forecast for Sunday No rain is predicted for the next | five days.

oc AL TEMPERATURES

6 a. 3 10am. .... 0 7a. vf. BE Sa.m..... 44 12 (Noon).., 54 Sa.m.....48 1 p.m..... 58

Spies in Canada

The story of a Russian spy ring in Canada and its effect upon the United States is related in" The Times today by Ed Haley, Washington correspondent for the Montreal Star, “Be. sure to read this exciting series of three articles . + it's an astonishing report. on international] politics. Turn to Page 15

. One voter, lots of help. . . . When Charles C. Brian (extreme right) checked in to vote in the 9th The subject is politics... . °, Here John. T. Pope, 1st precinet precinct, of the 18th ward he had plenty of help. Poll. workers included (left to right) Mrs. Myrtle committeeman of the 18th ward (left), discusses. the election with White, Mrs: Flora Detour, Mrs. Helen wel, ‘Mrs, Delta Albers and Keller Haugh. Officials described the probate court incumbenf Judge Dan V. White, who is- seeking revoting as ght in early morning hours sald there was a decided pick-up later in thie day. : election on the Republichn ticket, The judge voted at 6 a, m, noe

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. The Tumult and Shouting Dies and John Q. Citizen Quietly Béings | in the Verdict

ward at 38th st. and College ave

‘Fhe early hour and nip of cold weather kept voting light he Doren By, mid- merging } ‘workers. were busy as balloting increased.

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Checking the ballot. . . . F. W. Ranney and Bruce Shields (left to right), 2d precinet

[ted that“®I've seen many of those (hire more clerks on the ground candiddte-casting-a-ballot pictures that county commissioners had re~ | myself. 3 duced the appropriation for regiss | “Mr. Jenner, Mrs. Jenner and the tration work and that there is not photographers went down to coun- | {enough money to pay more works ty G. O. P, headquarters affer he gps cast his baka, There the Jen- | Later Democratic county chaire iner's obligingly posed entering a [oy machine, | (Continued ol Page Column 4

Gov. Gates Votes, Predicts GOP Landslide in Indiana

COLUMBIA CITY, Ind, Nov. 5 campaign, and I am convinced that (U. P.).— Governor Gates cast a Indiana today will elect 11 Repub : : 11. |lican congressmen and William E, {Republican ballot today, along With | 4 enner to the U. 8. senate. [Mrs. Gates, and issued a Statement | “There is every indication that | predicting a Republican landslide | congress, both the house and senlin the state and nation. {ate, will be Republican. With this The governor and the state's first | ictory comes responsibility, and I lady entered the polling booth in | feel that the G. O. P. will activate the first Presbyterian church at a legislative program that will 10:15 a. m, | solve many of the perplexing probe Before he entered the booth, the [lems confronting us “today.” governor issued this statement: The governor expressed similar “It has been my privilege to visit sentiment in a radio address at all parts of Indiana during the|Ft. Wayne last night. » » » ” " »

, look iover a facsimile of the voting machine before.