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SPRINGFIELD, Ill, April 24 (U. P.).—A special grand jury investigation of a unique plot to defeat a legislative bill by “backhand bribery” was promised today. Authorities sald they might file charges against “The Fat Man.” State's Attorney John W. Curren indicated he might file either bribery or attempted bribery charges against George W, Ziller, 538-pound alleged racketeer, lobbyist and small-time politician, Ziller is believed /to be either the “brains” or the “pawn” of the alleged bribery attempt. Ziller, for many a session’ has spread his quarter-ton bulk over three seats of the house gallery.’ He was “temporarily” released from jail last night after his arrest on the state house steps yesterday. Hear Peculiar Details Mr. Curren said the grand jury might hear the peculiar details of the plot within two weeks. . He said
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that Ziller—known at the capitol as “The Fat Man that nobody loves” | —would be called to testify.
the bribery attempt was a compli- | cated maneuver based on Ziller's| unpopularity. to Homer C. Harris (BR. Lincoln)
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LARGE QUESTION—Arrested and questioned with regard to the purported bribery of Illinois legislators, George Ziller, above, 538-pound former labor racketeer, was released, temporarily, by the state's attorney at Springfield, lil. Ziller was accused of attempting to discredit a Chicago school reform bill,
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reaction of most|ent. Mr, Harris said,
the bill to increase power of the|cause the measure lost, 69 to 58.
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Free Schools Here 100 Years Old
Plans Underway
The free school systém is 100 years
|old in Indianapolis today.
On April 24, 1847, the citizens of this city, then in its first year, voted to support public schools with a 12%-cent tax rate and make them open to all children. At that time the only schools in
‘the budding community were pri-
vate institutions supported by private funds. . ; Opponents of free institutions re-' ferred to them as “pauper” schools since they were largely favored by those who could not afford private school tuition. {
_ First Opened in 1853
Actually the first free school did not open in Indianapolis until 1853. Plans were put in motion here today to establish a complete history of the Indianapolis public school system. Each school in the city |will be asked to prepare its own (history and these records will be permanently bound and kept at the
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Chief H. H. Fulmer, Indianapolis fire department, and George Cable, Perfection Pa & Color Co. are co-chairmen. : Chief Fulmer pointed out that 90 per cent of all fires in the United States could be prevented by cleaning out rubbish and unnecessary combustible materials and by correcting other obvious fire hazards.
“Spring is the time to clean up and remove debris left from a hard winter,” Mr. Gable said. “Churches, schools, Boy Scouts, apartment owners, business building owners, downtown department store and home owners will take part in this civic improvement. program to make our city beautiful.”
and safety education; Emmett A. Rice, inspector of health and physical education; Mrs. Jeanne Goss,
school board office. There are 82 grade schools and seven high schools
— in the city today. Leaders of the Illinois house sald | was to have Ziller lobby for the bill, | Chicago school board superintend- |
An Indianapolis public school his-
. [torical committee has been organThe “natural reaction plot,” ap- ized to co-ordinate the school his-!and C. S. Stewart, program producThe idea, according would be to vote against Ziller and parently was successful, he said, be-| tories.
It is composed of William 'A. Evans, director of publications
| school 82 principal; Walter Gingery, Washington high school principal; | Elder W. Diggs, school 42 principal; Miss Gretchen Kemp director of publications, Manual high school, | tion director at Technical high| i school.
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'Cleanup-Fixup’ Week Cleanup-Fixup' Wee Beautifying City Projects Are Combined - With Move to Clear Away Fire Hazards A community-wide “Cleanup-Fixup” will get under way Saturday, Organizations planning the program with the help of Mayor Tyndall} are the Indianapolis junior chamber of commerce, safety council of
the Indianapolis chamber of commerce, Boy Scouts, city park and recreation departments, city and state street departments and other
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Senate Considers Mistake’ Veto -
- Open on Wheeler Bill
WASHINGTON, April 24 (U. P). —Senate Republican leaders were debating today what to do about Président Truman's first veto of the 80th congress — a veto ‘which the White House admitted was all a mistake. : The veto was on a bill to permit former Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana to serve as special counsel for the senate war investigating committee. At the same time the measure would permit Mr. Wheeler to continue the private practice of law before government agencies. Mr. Wheeler was retained by the committee to investigate navy purchases’ of Arabian oil
Two Courses of Action The choice before senate leaders was whether to pass the bill again so Mr. Truman could sign it, or to override the veto. Indications were that the decision
although some Republicans hinted they might insist on a move to override. “One or two of my colleagues are sadistic about it Committee Chairman Owen Brewster (R. Me.), said with a laugh. Mr. Brewster said he would decide. tomorrow which course to recommend. Senator Homer E. Ferguson (R. Mich.), a committee member, said he at first favored overriding, “but if the President admits it's a mistake, I don't mind putting through another bill.” Can’t Be Withdrawn
White House and justice department officials consulted with senators on how best to undo the damage. But the decision belonged to congress. Once ‘a veto has been transmitted, it cannot be withdrawn. There was no immediate explanation of how the mistake happened. It was pointed out, however, that bills of a routine nature often are made ready by presidential aides who recommend to the President whether to sign or veto. In the veto message, the President said he objected to the bill because it “might be interpreted as granting authority to the committee counsel to Initiate civil or criminal proceedings on behalf of the United States, i
read, Senator Brewster and Senator Carl A. Hatch (N. M.), the committee’'s ranking Democrat, told the senate the veto was the result of
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