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Brannan’s Frustration
Iv CALIFORNIA, the FBI has turned up an alleged fraud involving $731,000 of government money used to buy
some ‘60 million pounds of rice under the grain-subsidy-
program. The charge is that two-thirds of this rice couldn't
legally be bought by the government—because it was not eligible for the price-support program, and was poor quality besides. Now a House investigating committee wants to know about reports that two of Agriculture Secretary Charles Brannan’s aids knew about the deception at the time it
D was hatched.
An Agriculture Department investigator already has testified that one of the Brannan aids was in on the deal from the outset. But Mr. Brannan doesn’t think his men knew the government was being cheated. And he makes these amazing statements: “I think we cannot carry on our normal operations if we have to investigate every transaction . . . we do become a little frustrated When we have to pursue matters of this kind. » Even at the prevailing usefulness of money, $731, 000 is a pretty high price.’ ‘Especially when it comes out of the pockets of the taxpayers, who day by day must ‘be finding themselves more frustrated by what they learn out of Washington. \
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Pag x E samples showing why the federal budget is one of ie highest in history: . :
The Agriculture Department is ghiiny. away to school
~ children 1,740,000 pounds of shelled pecans it bought for $1,315,000 to keep the prices up. In Nevada, a contractor hired by the Atomic Energy Commission on a cost-plus basis paid a plumber $756 for a week's work. The time record said he had a “work. week” of 206 hours, including 40 hours in one day. The Army is planning to change its uniform from olive drab to greenish-gray. It also is proposed to eliminate the
Eisenhower jacket, which is said to show up too many"
bulging waistlines.The National Production Authority spent $29,164 . soliciting information by telegraph which could have been had via airmail for $894. In Washington, such expenditures are regarded as peanut stuff, including the pecan shell-out. Shell out, tax-
payers,
Money Goes A-begging DESPITE high prices and high taxes, some 600,000 veterans of World War II must be pretty well off. There is about $100 million lying in the Treasury waiting for them. All they have to do is identify themselves. It is the dividend to which they are entitled on the government insurance they paid for while they were in service. The government collected far more than it needed to pay claims, and declared a dividend. Most of the 16 million veterans claimed theirs, but 600,000 didn’t. Even the short-time soldier is due $50 or so. All these veterans need to do is: to identify themselves to the Veterans Administration, which has offices all ‘over the country. Maybe these 600,000 veterans think the government
needs the money more than they do. And they could be right.
‘Call to Duty’ :
ON BEING appointed price stabilizer: by President Tru-
man, Ellis Arnall, the former governor of Georgia, remarked:
“I have no extraordinary ability, am no economist and
know of no magic formula which will solve our prices
problems.”
And he added that he considered his selection for the job “a call to duty.” Mr. Arnall won't need any of the qualifications he says he doesn’t have. Because his “call to duty” is a call to do little. ~The so-called anti-inflation policies are set by the Whits House and the White House policy is not to step on too many toes in an election year. - + Mr. Arnall foresees his task as “difficult, tough, unpopular and thankless,” but he is more likely to find it mainly a paper-rattling assignment. :
Reds’ Faces Are Red Lo
Ir SEEMS we put one over on the celebrated propaganda from Moscow. The U. S. Information Service
got up a leaflet that contained factual criticism of Russia’ s
peace accord. = “By disguising this with a red cover and the reproduc- . tion of the peace dove that is a standard Communist ‘we inveigled the Reds in Italy into csiiating
Moscow finally woke up, and fresh orders have gone
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FOSTER’S FOLLIES
INDIANAPOLIS — Accused of taking $1350 from a safe with -a long-handled fork, a man was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He said he squandered the money on a woman. He speared this “gravy” with a fork, A pointless deed at best, As anyone with “vested” pork Could readily attest.
Yet when you're stealing for a gal, A fork's not out of line; Not if you want that honey pal To be.,your Valen-tine.
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ON GUARD, FELLOWS. This is one of those years which comes along to plague . us quadrennially; when poor man not only has to put up with Valentine's Day, but with Leap Year as well. It's called Leap Year because that's when ' the ladies really got the jump on us, This whole proposal was one of Julius. Caesar's not-too-happy ideas, He thought up Leap Year to. make the calendar conform to the ‘solar year of 365% days. "Don’t let that ‘quarter fool you, ‘though. The gals haven't shown any of it since, ; Old Julie might better have forgotten about the calendar and let the litfle lovelies stick to their colanders. Con- sleveably it would have meant legs of a strain. = - Tu = LEAP YEAR is technically known as the bissextile annum, But the ladies never bothered getting too technical about it. They've just taken it—and the men folks—over. Valentine's Day isn't quite as bad other years. It hon- . ors St. Valentine, who lived in the . third century under Emperor Claudius. He was a martyr, too. « Like most fellows who send those come-ons to their one-and-onlys on Feb. 14: They're sure heading for martyrdom. Only trouble is they don’t realize it. But there is still a ray of hope. History tells us that Claudius. II was finally victorious over the barbarians which also beset his reign.
BESIDES a clever fellow can always resort to one of those “funny” Valentines: Your eyes don’t shine like diamonds, and Your nose is hooked beneath. Your lips are. smooth as desert . sand Above your two lone teeth. Your hair flies tke a flag unfurled, Your charms all make it clear,
You're truly quite out of this
world, So why not—adisappear.
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AUNTY COMMY SAYS: “See -awvhere reports from Russia say
they are. having the mildest - winter in 40 or 50 years. Even.
the ice is being liquidated these © days.” ” ” » . . HEH-HEH HEADLINES: “General Decline Noted in
Prices of Commodities.” Oh;
yeah. By whom?
“Subtle Changes, Seen in Paris Fashions.” Meaning the crafty designers will use.their wiles once again to produce ethereal coverings for fine structures, delicately formed. “Feeding Baby Can Be a Pleasure.” Provided you're fond of spinach~—in your hair. he ich Fab¥iés In New Gowns Reto Rustie of Spring.” And foreshadow an accompanying rustle of _greenbacks.
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MR. EDITOR: We would like you-to publish an answer or explanation to Mr. Lawrence J. Bullington’s letter regarding excessiveiusa of speed by emergency vehicles. This letter appeared in your Hoosier Forum of Feb. 7. We are firemen of Station No. 7, New York and Alabama Sts. We feel -that this letter is unfair criticism made on the spur of the moment with little thought to the problem about which he wrote. We would also like to mention we feel all public criticism of our fire fighting methods are made in the same manner, with. little thought.. All our actions, though appearing to pe nothing but confusion to the public, are aimed toward one goal; that of stopping and extinguishing the fire with as little fire and water damage as possible... However, all actions are part of -a master plan carefully worked out and we would be only too glad to explain to anyone if he would just stop in and have a friendly chat. The welcome mat is always out. “» Bo
MR. BULLINGTON, if you were trapped on the fifth floor of your hotel and heard the sirens of the fire trucks in the distance coming to your assistance, wouldn't you probably shout, “Can’t you come faster”? These vehicles are under control at all times because the chauffeur of each truck or car bears in mind his tremendous responsibility to the men on the vehicle with him. The roar of the huge motors, the clanging of the bells, the sound of the sirens and the glare of the red lights all tend to create the false impression of greater speed, but actually we travel at a very safe speed. 5 You mentioned, Mr. Bullington, that people hecome confused when they hear a siren, also that they should pull to the curb and stop.. You know, and so do all drivers, that this is the proper thing to. do, so why the confusion? Even
\_ if, as you mentioned, the trucks are on another
\ street, don't you think the motorist can spare several seconds of waiting to ascertain that they are not on the same street? when someone is in trouble and needs us. wouldn' t he on the street if they didn’t. ¢ Sd oO Ww HEN WE answer an alarm, we don’t know what type of fire we are going to, but we do know that’ no matter how trivial the fire may seem to the average by-stander, it is a serious disaster to those whose life and property are endangered. Your letter reminds us.of the woman who asked, “Why do fire trucks have to travel so fast to false alarms’? a fire may be changed from a minor one to one of major proportions in a matter of minutes. The first few minutes decide this, Speed is essential. ~ We also feel that a commerclal organization
We
of comparable size will have more accidents in: a-
year's time than the Fire Department will though all of our travel is under emergency conditions. You mention travel on one-way streets. We try to avoid travéting th&se streets’ oSainst the
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It is a known fact that.
POLITICS .
FRANK McHALE may have become too hot to
Democrats in Intliana. There are two factions in the Democratic Party intent on ousting the National-Com-mitteeman, who has been the “strong ran” in the party since 1937. : The “professionals,” headed by Democratic National Chairman Frank McKinney and the “reform” groups, camped. around Gov. Schricker’s office, are now working in separate channels to dump Mr. McHale. Mr. McHale's lush money deals with the thoroughly discredited Empire munitions combine hasn't helped him. And his unusual affinity for Republicans hasn't exactly endeared him to Democrats. . “
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MR. McHALE has often said that it was his influence with President Truman that “put over the deal” making Mr. McKinney, Indianapolis bankerpolitico, chairman of the party. But Mr. McKinney apparently wants no part of Mr. McHale's blessing. Not now, anyway. Mr. McKinney is reliably reported ‘now working through party figures to hand the Democratic National Committee post to Paul Butler, South Bend, chairman of the third district. Mr. Butler said he was “aware” his name was being mentioned for the post. He added that while he had not declared, himself as a candi-
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flow of traffic. It usually means. taking a longer route. Again before you criticise, stop in and talk it over, give us a chance to show you how we like to do our job. ~The Men at Station No. 7.
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‘Mac, the Mind?’ MR. EDITOR:
I just finished reading a letter in your Forum entitled “The Common Mind, ” written by Spirit of '76 in ’'52, City. In this letter the writer is asking for a leader and asks this question: “Is America to fall because of poor leadership and be taken over by Godless people because no superior mind has come forth? Surely in all America we have been given a mind such as we seek.” Yes, we have a man such as this man is seeking, as well as myself and millions of others, providing the Republican Party will waken and take advantage of this man’s ability, courage, intelligence. I have reference to none other than Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Remember, he was the only one to speak out in complete defiance in the manner that the Korean War was being directed. It was my sincere hope when the investigation was under way that Congress would make an hongst repprt to the people, but to my sorrow once again it was a political whitewash from both sides. <> oo “ COMPARE : Gen. MacArthur. with Truman, Kefauver, Taft, Warren, and all the politicians and you will find your answer. Many say it wotild be bad for the nation as he is a military man. Washington, Grant and Teddy Roosevelt were military men, too. They called Teddy the man with the big stick. Give MacArthur a big stick and he will know what to do with it. It is my conviction that the Republican Party will
“lose the presidential election the same as before
unless MacArthur is nominated. However, MacArthur may not agree to the political strings attached to the office. But give him a free hand and he will end the Korean War and will put this nation on its feet, and I assure you we will win the respect of our European friends. 'Fvery prediction MacArthur made before the United States Congress regarding foreign policy is now being done slowly but surely because he wag right. —Norman L. Shepard, 3037 Graceland Ave.
MY GIRL
“IN: YOU I place my confidence . , . in you I place my trust... from you I gain the will to do . all of the things I must... in you I see a guiding light =. . that guides me on my Way ... within you is the happiness . . . that thrills me day by day .., from you I gain a love that’s rare . . . you hold my deepest heart . .. and that is why I long to hold you... and to never part . . . with you all of my dreams come true . +. . and Paradise I see . . . and I confess my dear that you . .. are all the worl to me. —By Ben Burroughs
. By Irving Leibowitz
Is Frank McHale Too Hot For Hoosier Democrats?
handle—even for the.
Frank McHale
. + « lush money deals
date, he would “welcome” the position if offered.
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9 : THE “REFORM” group is well aware of Mr. McKinney's efforts to dump Mr. McHale. But they also don’t want Mr. Butler to take his place. They want Gov. Schricker for National Committeeman. The Governor has frequently said he wants no political- post in the future, but his boosters say he will accept this-one “out of duty.” « The professional politicians believe that Mr. McHale's ouster is a “must” .if the Democratic ‘Party is to carry Indiana this year. They reason that voters are becoming mpre con- - cerned about political leaders who make large profits while in office and while taxes go up. .
THE REFORMERS feel that ~
Mr. McHale has violated one of the rules laid down by the late President Franklin® D. Roosevelt by practicing law before the government while a member of the powerful Democratic National Committee. They quote President Roosevelt to back them up:
“I have felt all along that it is not quite in accord with the “spipit of the administrae tion that any individual who holds. a high party position such as National Committee= man, should earn a livelihgod by practicing law, because, in
" a sense, he” holds himself out:
as having access to the back door of the administration. It
just is not done.” Because Mr. McHale not only practiced law, but represented a client before a government agency, many Democrats feel he disqualified himself from serying in his post. They ‘ecall that President Roosevelt hime self “fired” two National Come mitteemen for practicing law while on the National Commit-
tee. 4 on = OTHER Democrats explained that Mr. McHale's position was considerably weakened by the Senate committee report blasts ing both Republican National Chairman Guy Gabrieson and former Democratic National Chairman Willlam Bayle. The report did not name Mr. McHale. But what it said was a direct slap at the activities of politicians who do business with the government. The commite
"fee report said, in part: “It is the firm belief of the
subcommittee that officials of both major political parties must be held accountable for the same standards of conduct in their relations with Federal
agencies. 5 * “"
“THIS committee does not believe it is in the interests of good government for paid or
"unpaid officials of either na<
committee to handle matters before Government agencies in: those cases in which they are getting a salary or a fee.” Mr. McHale, the Democrats point out, not only was a director and stockholder in a come pany doing business with the government, but he also represented the company—Empire
tional
.Ofrdnance—before a governs
ment agency.
DEAR BOSS . . . By Dan Kidney
Here's a Good Way To Measure a Man
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9—Washington press confer ences are no place to get exclusive newspaper stories, but the institution does give tHe reporters some opportunity to take the measure of a man.
Using this method of testing, it is safe to report that
Frank Mefinbet Indians felts banker and sportsman, has done very well in his new role as national Demo cratic chairman, After presiding at a meeting of the executive committee making arrangements for the Chicago convention July 21, Mr. : MeKinney held a press confer--ence at the Mayflower Hotel. Under the bright lights of the TV cameras, he did better than many veteran actors in answering the questions from press and radio reporters. He
never missed the ball at all. One of the executive ‘committeemen, Jonathan Daniels of North Carolina, who is also a newspaperman with Washington experience dating back to the days when his father was secretary of Navy, reported that Mr. McKinney's efficiency was demonstrated in handling his new job in other matters as well as.in the press conference. . : : Having long been a national comimitteeman from his state, Mr. Daniels said that under McKinney's new -direction the committee work {is accomp-
Mr. McKinney «+. good job
By J. Hugh O'Donnell
lished with alacrity and dispatch that seldom has been seen in such meetings.
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“HE IS completely devoid of fuzzy-mindedness,” Mr. Daniels told* columnist Tom Stokes. Lately the press conference manners of President Truman have greatly improved. This has led some of those who at-
tend the White House meetings to conclude that he may be running again. But you can find as many others who think that he is grooming a Stephen son-Kerr ticket to beat Sen. Estes Kefauver and will him-
* self retire. Whatever the cause
of it, the President has become jovial with reporters during the last few weeks and seems# to enjoy the press conference job. Secretary of State Acheson holds his press conferences weekly in the shiny State Department building The Tee porters assemble in & small theater. The Secretary doesn't sit on the stage, but down in front where a table has been placed. This week he instituted a’ riew procedure, reading from
notes on current State Departs ment matters considered news»
worthy. He said that this new approach had been asked for by some of the correspondents, After the meeting the press room was busy with the Query:
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When it was announced that
the President had chosen Secretary Acheson to represent the “United States at King George's funeral, one reporter offered the view that it would be difficult to distinguish him from the Britishers. For the tall, immaculately groomed Secretary, with his guards man’s mustache and Oxford accent, looks more like an Englishman than most of the ambassadorial staff at the British Embassy here. It is this aloof and superior air that has helped the Secretary to stay in bad with Congress, Senators and Congressmen are natural born backslappers for the most part. None of them “ever tries whacking Acheson and saying, “Hi, Bud.” An excellent press confere ence man is Harold Stassen.
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