Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 October 1951 — Page 28

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Indiana Wins a Battle : —But Not a War

THEN, and if, Congress puts its okay on Indiana's new welfare law, as seems likely this coming week, it will take Hoosier law=makers of both parties off a painful spot, and it will be a definite step toward better government. But only a step. That action will end the secrecy behind which welfare

spending has been hidden for a dozen years. taxpayers to find out where their welfare money

will allow goes, and

why: a right they always have had in respect to all othe

public money. As

welfare—and giving back $20 millions.

It will not place welfare budgets under the same control as other tax-spending budgets—or in fact undér any control

at all.

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AS INDIANA law stands today, even after the victory

just won, any county welfare board in Indiana can place as many individuals on public welfare as it sees fit, commit

-the county to spend any sum of money it wishes, and no

“eounty council, or board of review, can question it, Welfare costs thus determined must be paid, and paid first, whether any other county expenses are met or not. In effect, under ‘our own statutes, the man on public welfare has a first ‘mortgage on every scrap of property in his county. The action expected this week in Congress will forbid federal bureaucrats from shutting off ‘federal aid” funds

for failure to follow their orders on secrecy only.

It appar-

ently does not apply to any other phase of public welfare programs, and obviously does not end the possibility that funds may again be blocked for some other reason—or ‘whim—of a Washington bureaucrat. This is inherent, indeed, in the principle of federal

“grants in aid” for any local project.

The principle has not

been abandoned—it has only been limited as to rules on

secrecy.

Nor does it close out the universal custom of collecting huge sums from the states, giving back fractions of them to the states, and keeping the rest for whatever squandering the bureaucrats may have in mind. Even with “federal aid’ restored Indiana taxpayers will still be paying $30 million a year to get $20 million for welfare. That, it seems to us, is inherent, too, in the “federal aid” system and we have yet to hear of even one single instance where it has worked out otherwise in practice.

THE WEAKNESS in Indiana law, which hands any county welfare board the keys to the treasury and actually allows spending without review or without limit, cah be eorrected by the Indiana General Assembly, and it should be. The matter of federal collections and rebates to local

government units can be corrected only by Congress

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it should be, too, without delay. So long as it exists in the smallest degree, local government, and state government is in real danger. : Indiana has, indeed, won a campaign, albeit a minor one. The big fight of this state, and every state, to continue to exist is still ahead.

Taxes and Finnegans

OMMITTEES from the- two houses of Congress have

ironed out their differences over the new tax bill.

The

rest is a matter of form.

Meaning you are about to get socked again.

This bill

will take something like $5.8 billion more out of American pockets than the big chunk now being extracted. Add 117} per cent to what you now pay and that's what you wll pay-—starting ‘Nov. 1.

Few people pay taxes without griping.

If they now

gripe even more, it won't be just because taxes are higher, It will be a natural reaction to James P. Finnegan. Finnegan is the ex-collector of income taxes in St. Lois “who. has been indicted for bribery and who has admitted

taking lawyer fees from tax-delinquent clients.

He is the

most conspicuous of several collectors involved in scandal,

SOME administration officials say they are afraid the publicity stemming from the internal revenue mess will put a crimp in public confidence in the tax collection system. It’s not the publicity but the scandals themselves that do

the damage. these things.

And the strange Washington tolerance of

What now is being revealed by Sen. John J. Williams and the King subcommittee in Congress was known long

before to high officials of the government.

ven Secretary

of the Treasury Snyder says he had asked Finnegan to quit

eight months before he did.

Why didn't he fire him?

‘When you pay 221, to 88 per cent of your net income over to the. government, you don't want it mixed up with Finnegan shenanigans. ;

English—What's That?

OBERT MQSES, the New York planner with a naticnal

reputation, is a well-educated man.

Among other

things, Mr. Moses can speak and write in words anybody °

can understand.

Mr. Moses wrote a letter to the U. S. Public Roads

Administration asking a’ simple question. some steel to finish urgently needed traffic projects in New

York?

Could he get

What he got back, Mr. Moses says, was several paragraphs of “incredible terminology and lingo.” No straight

answer.

Mr. Moses said he couldn't understand the letter, so

there is no use in quoting it.

You couldn't understand it

either, Mr. Moses’ trouble is common to all who deal with

the government, which is everybody, one way or another,

If the governemnt could go back to simple English it would save itself and the public enough time and money,

~and avoid enough trouble and confusion, to get its job done, even a hog can live on hogwash. : i a heh oa ,

Foster's Follies

MOSCOW --Soviet scientists have decided that the world is getting hotter all the time, and will remain hot for billions of years. Maybe it’s getting much hotter

each day, And maybe that heat will . remain. - . . Maybe it's true what those

Soviets say, But maybe this thought Is germane: y Maybe ole Stalin should calm down a whit And maybe treat somebody nice. Or some day some comrade * may ‘cool him & bit And put the old buzzard on ice, = = ~ SOMETIMES we feel a little sorry for poor ole Joe, at that

Seems like the guy needs a good publicity man or a watchmaker. His timing is bad.

Like, for instance, when he sounded off about Russia's explosion of a second test atom bomb. All the edge was taken off the Man of Steel's announcement when the White House beat him to it by a few days. Even so, Bobby Thomson of the New York Giants made the Big Noise look silly with that ninth-inning one-out blast in the final game of the National League playoffs. Bobby's shot really made the World Serious for the Giants. That's the. kind of an atom-jtem Americans pay some attention.

- In fact, to a lot of folks in Brooklyn it was just plain moider.

n un y THIS was the first World Series in a long-time where the visiting team didn't have’ to worry even if they couldn't score. All they had to do was cross the river after the game ~and they'd all be home. Eddie Stanky stole the third game when he kicked the ball from, Phil Riz-

zuto’s glove in an attempted pilfer of second base. Little Eddie probably figured he'd

make things look a little brighter for some of those football ‘fans bemoaning the fact that they'd have to wait another week to see their favorite football team on TV. But don't let it give you any happy ideas, Mr. Stalin. Try kicking us around any and you'll find it's a different kind of a bag you'll wind up holding. u Ld » AUNTY COMMY SAYS: “See where them 5000 Red hoodlums who crossed into West Berlin, demanding ‘German unity’ and national elections, was met by rocks and police hoses. Must've made ‘em feel right at home.” Ld » on HEH-HEH HEADLINES: “Record Senate Session Lasts Just Eight Seconds.” Oh, come now, they must stay on the job -longer than that once in a while. “SCIENTIST PREDICTS FOOD FROM SUN'S RAYS” It's nice to know we may be able to get some somewhere. “TRUMAN URGES JOBS FOR PEOPLE OVER 50.” There's a man with an eye to his future. ~ ~ » IT'S easy to see now why that Lipton television program has Arthur Godfrey as its star, He's such a great tease! Godfrey caused something of a furor by giving his audience the NBC telephone number as the one to call for World Series’ scores. The resultant inquiries swamped the National switchboard and made the original flood seem just Noahaccount! And NBC officials raised hail Columbia.

But television's carrot-topped ,

terror missed the boat. He could really tie up the telephones by giving out the numbers of those distaff Talent Scouts of his. Some of their necklines make us appreciate the true blessings of Tea-V. By giving us the real lowdown,

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MR. EDITOR: It looks as though the hot issue of welfare is going to be settled by the United States Congress. which is just .where it should have been settled since it passed the original law. The fact that it becomes necessary for Congres: to repeal the secrecy secjion of the law, proves that Mr. Ewing was correct in his ruling in Indiana. Mr. Halleck and Co., says it was ‘never the intent” of the members of Congress that welfare would be withheld from the states under certain

provisions of the law. Unfortunately, law is

not interpreted according to the intention of some 531 members of Congress, but by what the law says. So, in the future, I would suggest Congress know what it is they are passing. Passing a joker of a law ix a favorite toy of the politician and always has been. He will shout from the housetops what he has done, when he knows perfectly well he has filled the law with loopholes and jokers, so that it becomes meaningless. Take a look at the price control and tax laws for prize examples of this. They smell of special privilege, but get a Congressman to admit it . I have had the feeling all along that the Indiana Legislature was not so much interested in removing chiselers from welfare rolls as it was in taking a poke at the President in Washington. They act as though we were fighting

.a foreign foe.

The government in- Washington is our government the same as the one in Indiana. When I pay federal taxes, I reason that it is for the support of that branch of government. When

‘I reflect on ‘the number of veterans getting aid

from the federal government, the amount of money given to farmers: school lunch programs. housing loans and =o on, I figure Indiana is getting her share of the gravy and most of the people of this state have very little room to complain. Let those of us who aren't getting do the complaining, shalt we? : —F. M., City

‘Who's Running for Mayor?’ MR. EDITOR: In view of the silence of the three Pepublican newspapers of Indianapolis on the current municipal campaign, it is conclusive that they have the decéncy, honesty and good sense to refuse to attack that unimpeachable record made by the present city administration. Obviously, independent and fair-minded citizens throughout the city¥—would resent an attack upon Mdyor Bayt. His sincere and effective determination to give this city a sound, clean and whelesome administration should and will insure his election. All that the independent voters have needed to induce them to give to him their enthusiastic support is to observe his accomplishments, learn his plans for the city's future and to know the high character and driving force of the man. : Mayor Bayt's opponent has resorted to the transparent strategy of trying to make some

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Hoosier Forum— ‘Welfare Fight’

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PRESIDENT TRUMAN recently ordered government offices to set. up a security check on news which will permit them to withhold any information they think might have a military value. No suchgorder is needed in Indiana. The news that trickles out of the Statehouse is filtered through a self-imposed censor- , ship by politicians evidently reluctant to let the public in on facts. This passion for secrecy extends through the Alcoholic Beverage Commission, the Highway Department and fhany other agencies. In Washington, federal officials explain the President's news gag is for security reasons. The censorship in Indiana could also be classified for se-curity—-security for politicians. Lately, a number of “state secrets” have been told in the ‘press to the horror and con:sternation of Indiana public officials. . JEQr.. example. iteetvag.

“Republican Party” press agent, was on State Auditor Frank Millis’ payroll. And the public only recently learned that a Terre Haute caw washer was held in prison six years beyond his term. . That these facts ever came to light is due mainly to the persistent digging of individual reporters who match wits daily with bureaucrats. For the record, however, secrecy hides all manner of news and information. Here is how they attempt to

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people believe that Harry Truman is running for mayor instead of Mr. Bayt. Let me say to good citizens geperally that defections in his own party are a compliment to and a recommendation for Mavor Bayt. —Clande P. Miller, 108 E. Washington St.

‘Harrison Said It’ MR. EDITOR: Regarding the letter ‘Who's a Reactionary’”’ in the Hoosier Forum, Oct. 7: When I was a child and Benjatih Harrison lived on Delaware St. he made a speech on ‘his lawn and dad, being a Democrat, was there, Harrison made the remark about a dollar being enough for a working man. Dad came home so furious, I don't remember him saying anything about the lantern. But as far as the Democratic Party was concerned, with Dad they didn’t stand any more. I am positive Harrison made this remark. If thev keep records of President's remarks, look at Harrison's. ; » Y Carrie M. Wiebke, New Rochelle, N. Y., A resident of Indianapolis until the age of 64 and God bless jt.

‘Attlee’s Salute’ MR. EDITOR Concerning the recent article "Spain Takes Interest in British Elections,” by Parker La , Moore. (Times, Oct. 10, 1951). Perhaps it might be to the interest of your readers to publish a picture of Premier Clement Attlee raising his clenched fist in the Communist salute. A caption setting forth the circumstances surrounding the event would be enlightening. . —William T. Mullenholz, RR 9, Box 369

‘God and Democrats’ MR. EDITOR: » Regarding the letter “Democrats War's We find people forget about no jobs and going hungry under one administration and the geod Democrats went to work and pulled us out of the mess. : * Of course some people forget these things, but as for me, I am hoping “God will intercede.” Christians, stand up for our Democratic way of life. I for one have faith in God. —L. M. G,, City

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hide their activities from the public: : Alcoholic Beverage Commission—The whole operation of this agency is cloaked in secrecy, probably because it is the one most sensitive to political pressures. Public hearings on liquor violations are just for looks.

“1 vy Democrat Bernard Doyle. Thiz board reviews the cases behind locked doors. The public, the press and eveh the

police are barred.

- a ” = Welfare Department Attempts to lift ‘the veil of secrecv on public welfdre rolls have never been applied to the operation of the state department. Occasionally, when the department is under fire, the officials will allow a “friendly” reparter to see some of _the inner workings. Most of the time, however, the officials keep news to themselves. » . » Governor's Office — While ‘Gov. Schricker is an ardent foe

+ of secrecy, his office manages

to keep certain information out of the” reach of newspapers. Many times this is done unintentionally. Other times, however, there are attempts to keep information out of the reach of “unfriendly” newspapers. Gov. Schricker has managed to keep up his many personal appearances, but his press conferences are becoming fewer, Getting an interview with the Governor is a major task for many reporters. However, some state officials excuse this because the Governor with a number of hostile newspapers. :

=» ” » Public Service Commission — Every Thursday the compmission has a conference and then releases certain orders affecting top utilities all over the state. ; Hearings are usually public. However, new and higher transit fares could go into effect in some cities without the press or public knowing anything about it until the effective day. This has been done. During the Evansville transit case, the commission let a new rate go into, effect without notifying the public. After an aroused city protested. Gov. Schricker ordered the PSC to hold new hearings.

is faced.

. By Irving Leibowitz ~~ What Goes On Behind Ou Statehouse Iron Curtain?

Clemency Commission — The press is usually informed when the Clemency Commission is ‘going to consider parole cases. But it almost takes angact of the state legislature to get the Clemency secretary to release the results of the hearings. A Times reporter tried in vain for weeks to obtain the results of one hearing. The secretary was evasive and unco-opemative. As a result, The Times reporter kept dig- . ging until he tuncovered the case of a man who was Kept in prison six years beyond his sentence. When “this mixup was finally untangled, it was discovered three state agencies had passed the buck, each one unwilling to assume the responsibility for releasing the man,

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Budget Bureau — When The Times found out that the

Budget Bureau had authorized

a raise for top state officials but was trying to keep it quiet, it made quite a story.

was because the pay hikes “might create some petty jealousijes.” The bureau also tries to keep secret the business that comes before it-—even routine matters. The director refuses to tell newsmen what the budget committee will discuss, And no newsmen are alJowed to attend budget meetings, After a meeting, the director sometimes makes =a news release. However, more often than not, this release contains just what the committee wants the public to know and not everything that is transacted. -

Highway Department — Newspapers now get a list of all proposed new roads and bridges. However, reporters run into a stone wall when they try to run down information from department heads. The Highway Department recently had two press agents. One was fired after it became known in the press ‘that he was leading a movement to swing political support for one of = the commissioners, who was trying to capture the Democratic. nomination for Governor. The other press agent now spends his time trying to “glorify” the activities of the department. Although four commissioners ' are responsible for the state's road system, only one will release news. Recently, the press discovered 16 highway officials had made an inspection trip to Ohio. The ofcial explanation: “We wanted to give everyone a chance to go." State officials say no one is interfering with the press. That the press is still free to publish all the news it finds. But it is evident that the politicians don't intend to let the press find too much of it.

DEAR BOSS . . . By Dan Kidney

Hoosiers Puzzled by Taft Pledge Report

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13—There has been plenty of underground griping here by Hoosier Republicans who

were not consulted about their 1951 Legislature passing the Welfare Publicity Act over the veto ‘of Democratic

Gov. Henry F. Schricker.

“They waited until Jack Ewing cut off the federal : funds and then came

S crea ming to us for help,” one of the members said. His feelings were seconded by the others. Well, they did get them “off the hook”

Mr. Taft by getting the Jenner amendves letter ment to the tax bill aeccepted. But that will not

change the old custom of the ho

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home-ground politicians treating the Washington delegation like some side-dish they hadn't ordered.

After being highly e¢o ne gratulated for getting the Jen-

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Bray, Martinsville,

Republican Congressmen and Sens. Homer E. Capehart and William E. Jenner ‘all reported they were not cut in on a letter supporting Sen. Robert A. Taft of Ohio for the GOP Presidential nominee in 1952, : First many of them heard of it was oyer the radio, TV or from dispatches on the news tickers. The United Press carried this story on the Washington ticker:

“Indianapolis—A letter from 86 Indiana Republican leaders urging Sen. Robert A. Taft to run for President is believed to have put the state GOP solidly in the Ohioan’s camp,

» » » “THE LETTER, revealed yesterday, was indorsed by

Republicans representing most factions of the party in Indiana. Observers believed it meant the Indiana delegation would be behind Tart almost to a man at the 1952 GOP convention.” Both Senators’ offices reported they had not signed and knew nothing of it. 80 did Rep. Charles A. Halleck, Rensselaer, the Republican leader who pried the Jenner amendment out of the Senate-House conference, Rep. Cecil Harden, Covington, Republican national committeewoman, knew nothing of it either. Nor did third-termer Rep. Ralph Harvey, New - Castle. ' “We were asked some time ago to send telegrams supporting Sen,* Taft,” Rep. E. Ross Adair, Ft. Wayne, explained. “But none were sént that I know about.” 3 ET ol. REP. CHARLES B. BROWNSON, who had flown back to Jndianiapons, was definitely not one of the pro-Taft sf office reported. E9sTs, 1 Nor was Rep. William @.

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