Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 January 1949 — Page 2

istration leaders over a barrel by id proposing new veterans’ benefits.

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Puts Democrat iefs on Spot

Rankin ‘Proposal ~ For Old-Age Pensions Would Wreck Budget WASHINGTON, Jan, 26 (UP) —A states’ rights peared today to have put admin-

Chairman John E. Rankin (D. Miss:) of the House Veterans © Committee plans to open hearings tomorrow on ‘a bill to provide old pensions for all veterans of Wond Wars I and II Mr, Rankin said he’s confident the measure will win committee approval and eventually be passed by the House. Veterans bills traditionally are tough to block once they reach the House floor. ; Democratic congressional leaders are wondering where the money will come from if the bill

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+. Mr, Rankin’s pension bill could cost the government something like $500 million the first year,

: congressional developments:

. World Co-op

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Michele Burke, Patricia Johnson, and Will Irwin, orchestra direct

Ex-German Tells Of Berlin Meetings

WASHINGTON, Jan, 26 (UP)| Richter, former,

Earnestly studying musical theory on the Murat stag are (left to right): Ann Sparkman, Ann Crowley, who sings

CONGRESSIONAL sald the State Department already is at work on the “world co-op” plan which President Tru-

Jroposdl, U. 8. technical knowv and risk capital would be

used to, raise living standards in backward countries of the world.

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A GROUP of western Senators Truman

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member of the German consular staff in Cleveland, testified today he had seen honey-voiced Mil-| dred Gillars making her “Axis Bally” broadcasts over the Nazi radio. Mr. Von Richter is a 38-year-| old former German wartime ra-| dio official whose testimony has helped convict two former American newsmen of treason. Miss Gillars, a native of Portland, Me., is on trial here for treason. She is alleged to have attempted to break down the morale of American troops with her broadcasts during the war over the Nazi radio. Mr. Von Richter testified last year In the treason trials of Douglas Chandler and Robert H. Best, who are now serving prison terms for treason, - Visited His Home Under the Constitution, the government must offer testimony from two witnesses to the actual act of treason in order to prove treason ;

Mr. Von Richter said he met Miss Gillars in Berlin in December, 1942, He said that he saw her “quite often” at work at the

microphone and that she twice visited his home.

in the south- the courtroom, the witness identi-

ern fight against curbing Senate fled her as the woman “in the

flibusters, waid todky he would Diack dress” He locked BC CRC, rincipals and chorus |

prolonged debate pos moved uneasily in her chair. ng

Asked If he saw Miss Gillars in

for = moment, while she

roduction’s Rehearsals Never End

or and music teacher.

But that's what “Oklahoma!”

keep show personnel on their toes and teach them acting, dancing

and music.

Under the general directfon of John Larson, stage manager tor the Rodgers-Hammerstein musical, six hours of instruction are

given each week: Two hours of| acting, with Mr, Larson in| charge; two hours of ballet, di-| rected by Vladimir Kostenko, who does remarkable work in the) show as Jud in the dream ballet, | and two hours of music taught] by Will Irwin, the orchestra di-| rector. ’ Chides Aspirant Yesterday's class program was somewhat interrupted by a series of auditions. Mr. Larson has to keep training understudies for! the principals, and understudies| for the understudies. In a big] show with a strenuous schedule! (five towns In eight days last month, as an example), actors may get sick and have to be re-| placed on short notice, - {

body else has a line,” he said, | with calm emphasis.

be the big chance, and that's

the auditions seriously. In music, Mr. Irwin teaches

As Mr, Von Richter began his

bers fundamentals of ear training and sight singing. “Lawrence

testimony, he was asked by Judge Langner of the Theater Guild]

plain. that he will not retreat/BAward M. Curran if he were|thought it would be a good idea from his

stage between performarices of "Oklahoma!" Laurey in the show; Margo Carmen, Helen Moller and Ruth Vernon, with John Larson, stage manager,

homa! Cast Attend asses Between Shows

Murat Attraction Kept gt Top of Sellout

List by ‘Extra Curricular’ Training

By HENRY BUTLER Not many touring shows conduct classes between performances.

Mr, Larson yesterday chided on nis own recognizance today, one aspirant for making mistakes awaiting arraignment in FedBh timmal teing tpi oDt Ct Cag n lagainst Pa ut, regularly, you'd know more about washington St., ‘sccused him of

what not to do. Dont Joous at-/ stealing a $14 Christmas fund | tention on yourself when some-| p40 . {

A chance as understudy may hearings before U. 8. Commis-|

why Mr, Larson's youngsters take and were held under $2000 bonds | lon charges of forging narcotics

currently at the Murat, does to

After all, this is a musical show, and we're trying all the time fo improve it,” he said. layman might think the “Oklahoma!” people would want, to forget the show between performances, But yesterday ‘they put as much earnestness in their acting and singing tryouts as if the musical were just starting. All that studying, working and polishing may explain why “Oklahoma!” still seems bright | and wonderful after all these years,

Mail Theft Suspect

Awaits Arraignment A 32-year-old man, charged with the theft of mall, was free

1070 E.

Meanwhile, two admifted nar-| cotics users waived preliminary)

sioner Asa J, Smith yesterday

Mrs. Esther Smith, 37, and Peggy Mae Clifford, 35, of 2127 N. New Jersey St. were arrested ‘Fedéral narcotics agents in apartment house where they

old Settle is dinner chair- ; ea Tn ; p. mi. Wednesday, Feb. 2, in the children's minister The women’s council will spdn-|chapter ball. . ’ , visor -

Council of Church-

10 a talk at tha afternoon

Southport OES chapter will meet for initiation work at 8

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after voted solidly against a Republican move to extend the program, now due to expire Mar. 1, for 13 months, Steering HOUSE Republican leaders have agreed tentatively to a change in their steering committee which governs GOP policy in the House, it was reported today. Under the proposed new setup, | the size of the steering committee |

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Webb

JAMES E. WEBB appeared certain today of quick Senate] confirmation as Undersecretary of State. In recommending Mr. Webb's approval yesterday, the .. Benate Foreign Relations Com- | mittee made clear that it fore- | saw an important administrative, rather than policy, role for him. | The full Senate will act on the!

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Services Tomorrow For Senate Chaplain

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (UP) «Funeral services for the Rev. Dr. Peter Marshall, chaplain of the Senate, will bé held tomorrow at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church where he was

Dr. Marshall died unexpectadly yesterday of a heart ailment, He was 46. .

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Three East Si robbery of a V store cost me cash and goods Burglars brok Auto Sales, 261 ing almost $30 the Riggle Pure N. Ryral Ave. mer ise, a Industries, 625 where $150 wor reported missin; Clinton Beller told police he 1 alarm sound at W. 10th at 5 vestigating, he | been thrown th and $75 worth taken. The sto a quantity of similar looting ago.

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