Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 September 1952 — Page 20

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HE SITUATION in Korea, where this country has contributed 90 per cent of the fighting men in the United Nations forces — not counting South Koreans — should convince ATi Vat American security rests in the main upon our G&w strength. Yet, despite the billions Congress has appropriated, the United States has fewer war planes today than it Had at the beginning of *the Korean War, according to the Senate Armed Services Committee. ’ Calling upon his 40 years of military experience, Dwight D. Eisenhower has laid down a plan to overcome the dangerous deficiencies in the preparedness program. This plan is based upon three considerations, he said at Baltimore: Our defense program has suffered from lack of farsighted direction. Real unification of our armed forces is yet to be achieved. Our defense program ‘need not and must not push us steadily to economic collapse.” s ” ” » ‘ . . » WE MUST call a halt to “stop-and-start planning,” the general said, by getting rid of an administration which has been swinging from “optimism to panic,” and electing one which will plan for the future on “something more solid than yesterday's headlines.” : Time, talent and money are being wasted with “equal generosity,” he continued, because under the loose way the unification program has operated, it has not eliminated duplicating effort but only replaced duplication with triplication. The real fault, of course, is the absence of leadership in the White House. We have competing, rather than cooperating, services because each of the services has been allowed to operate as a law unto itself. This has produced such a chaotic condition in the Defense Department that tapelevel direction of the Korean War has been usurped by the Btate Department.

. ” . » . ” SECRETARY of State Acheson's limited war policy in Kora has reached a dead-end street. His over-all policy, which he calls “building situations of strength,” is in the same predicament. What he has done on a global basis has been to distribute our strength so it is spread too thin to

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To make bad matters worse, while Mr. Acheson has been building his paper barricades, the rearmament program lags behind schedule because of the lack of initiative and cohesion in the defense department. All that Gov. Stevenson has offered to remedy this situation is the suggestion that we spend more money, when it isn’t money that is needed, but leadership. This can be ntovided by the election of the man who recognizes the need and who can fill that void. The outlook will be altogether different once we are rid of the Achesons, the Lovetts and the Harrimans and have a stout leader in the White House.

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Smart Swedes HE SHARP drop in the Communist vote in the Swedish elections is more evidence that Western Europeans are coming to realize that a Communist is an agent of Russia, no matter what his nationality or show of patriotism. The Red candjdates pelled only 165,000 votes in Swe len, and lost three of their eight seats in parliament. Only in France and Italy are the Reds still a sizable force, and even in those countries there are signs of growing disillusionment among their followers. :

A particularly encouraging thing about the Swedish vote is that organized labor is perhaps as powerful there as in any nation in the world. Since the Reds have always directed their strongest propaganda to the workingman, their utter failure in Sweden—a nation so near to the Soviet Union geographically—must be a great embarrassment to the Kremlin.

‘USA, Bad Example

E ARE properly shamed by the protest of the German . taxpayers league of Duesseldorf, which says German government officials should not draly ful pay while on long “study trips” to the United States. The league explained that German bureaucrats can learn nothing from studying the “free spending” economy of the United States, and suggested they go to England where they could study thrift. yHowever, we'll bet the bureaucrats would prefer to do their studying here. It's more fun to be well fed in the midst of confusion than to be hungry surrounded by lofic.

Vanishing Gold

R THE third time in four months, a large cargo of gold has disappeared in Canada. The latest batch of bullion to vanish was last seen at the Toronto air terminal. Authorities seemed reluctant

to say it was stolen. One of them said it is “just missing.”

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"1 do not agree with a word that you say, but | will defend to the death your right to say it."

GERRY RRERRRERRRERAREN

MR. EDITOR: To allow proper importance to be given to “Rights Reserved?” letter of Russell Davis, which appeared in Times of Sept. 2, it should be known to Times readers that Mr. Davis is Henry County Democratic chairman. His questions of the closing paragraph may appear/to be “cute thrusts’ to some of his less informed partisans, and irritating to sensitive Republicans, but to the well-informed of either party, their answers will pose no difficulty. Mr. Davis asks, “Can it be that they (Republicans) reserve the right to be selective? Can it be that there is more politics than patriotism in their stand on these issues?” The answers to these questions are to be found in experiences such as that of the former principal” of a Waukesha, Wisc., high school, “Though, neither I, the patrons of my school, pils of my school were asking aid from the National Youth Administration (Eleanor's pet project of a few years ago), my time, needed for other matters, was so repeatedly wasted by government high-pressure representatives, that I finally accepted aid, for pupils who neither needed it nor were asking for it, as a means of getting rid of harassment, Had I not takén the proffered aid, it would have gone to pupils of other schools no more worthy or needy than mine.” The same condition was set forth in the words of one of the eight midwestern governors who were called into conference with President Truman last spring when he made his flying inspection tour of the flood area, “He wasted his time and ours, and made no constructive suggestions.”

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THE TYRANNY tried on teacher Hamilton of the Indianapolis schools, only a few months ago, is still fresh in the minds of the readers of Indianapolis hewspapers. - For further information on these matters, Mr. Davis and his admirers should read “The Government's Big Grab,” Saturday Evening Post, Jan. 5, 1952, page 26, which relates the usurpation of water rights in California, and also “They Don’t Want Uncle’s Money,” 8. E. P., Mar. 22, 1952, which relates the struggles of Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce “against

_ federal handouts.” In spite of which the finance center is being built at Ft. Ben and another

$3,000,000 has been recently allotted for a training school. Whether wanted, or not, Washington has money, and can get more—from you and me— Just by saying the *word, and our employers are obliged to take it out of our pay checks. And if Washington gives a little of it back, we're supposed to be placated for the robbery inflicted. But after all, in what spot are we more vulnerable than through our children? Haven't politicians been- addicted to baby kissing from time immemorial? Not “just a drop in the bucket” but a mere vapor from a sea of like information, for Mr. Davis and his contemporaries.

~H. E. Conn, New Castle.

Puts Adlai on Grill MR. EDITOR: I wonder how many readers have noticed the reverse trend of Adlai Stevenson's campaign theme. As one of the leaders in the Democratic Party for many years, Stevenson has fallen heir to the policy of FDR and carried by Truman, to talk down their nose to the “common man.” Not knowing for sure just what this “common man” was, they compromised by setting up a straw man composed of one-third greedy grasping ingrate, one-third moron and one-third illiterate weak-brained body. Thus their speeches always were of the one syllable word type, aimed at this mental monstrosity whom they cajoled and pampered and bribed, and otherwise pushed into their corner. Now, candidate Stevenson has recognized that this enslaved group is his by right of succession; their votes can be counted in advance and that he is beaten unless he wins some of

. the votes of thinking people. ?

So now his speeches have taken a trend to talk over the heads of the “common man.” The common man would have to have an interpreter handy if he listened to most of Stevenson's clap-trap. But the thinking voter will not be deluded by this change of field. Sincerity breeds sincerity. And no man who believes sincerely the things that Stevenson now claims to believe would have permitted himself to be found in the: New Deal, Fair Deal, misdeal camp. He is now talking into the whirlwind. How will he end his campaign? —A. J. Schneider, 1741 N. Meridian St.

‘Contract Worthless’ MR. EDITOR: A contract with the Republican-controlled city administration of the city of Indianapolis is as worthless as a promise made by Joe Stalin, The city of Indianapolis created an Indianapolis Housing Authority; the federal government advanced the Indianapolis Housing Authority $231,578.17 in order that the Housing Authority could prepare to build 1500 low-rent housing units. . The Republican city council killed the public housing program last March, thereby repudiating its contract but it did not return the federal money. This money was spent but not one house was ‘erected. Which glutinous-fin-gered Republicans divided the loot? The net result of this fraud is that the taxpayers of Indianapolis will be forced to dig deep into their pockets to repay this loan to the federal government. What did the taxpayers get for their money? A drawerful of blueprints and a horse laugh from eur vitiated mayor. The sum of $321,578.17 may be small for Mayor Clark and his sycophants but this is a far cry from the economy in government that the Republicans prate so much about. Even more important, however, than the amount of money is the principle involved. Wth these irresponsible Republicans in office a contract by the city of Indianapolis is as empty as a Communist promise. ~=John J. Meiser, 2258 Admiral Dr., City.

MONEY IN POLITICS . . . By Jim G. Lucas

Story of Roosevelt Financing

Of Debts Back in 1928 Reviewed

WASHINGTON — The late Franklin D. Roosevelt refused to take the Democratic nomination for Governor of New York in 1928 until wealthy friends agreed to underwrite debts totaling $250,000. Mr. Roosevelt made the race and was elected by 25,000 votes. Four years later, he was elected to the first of his four terms as U. 8. President. The story can be pieced together from three boks written after FDR's death in 1945—two by ardent admirers, one by a bitter critic. Mrs. Roosevelt tells part of the story in her book, “This I Remember.” “The afternoon before the nomination (for governor),” she relates, “John J. Raskob, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and Governor (Al) Smith (Democratic presidential nominee) asked me to come talk with them . . . both insisted they did not want to do anything that would injure Franklin's health, If, however, it was not simply his health, but some other reasons which kept him from consenting, they would like to know it.

Financial Pinch

“I SAID I did not think any other reasons were paramount. (But I said) Franklin had put a great deal of his own capital ($201,677.83) into Warm Springs, far more than probably was wise . . . Mr. Raskob and Gov. Smith questioned me closely. Mr. Raskob asked whether it would have any effect upon Franklin's decision if he were relieved of all financial anxieties. I told him I was sure it would not. “Later, when Mr. Raskob talked to Frank-

- lin, he offered to lend him a very large sum of

money if that would relieve him. . . . My husband did not consider this. But in October of that year, Mr. Raskob gave $25,000 to Warm Springs. Mr. Raskob (gave) an additional $50,000 in 1929 and, at different times in 1931, sums amounting to $38, more.” Mrs. Roosevelt talked to Gov. Smith and Mr. Raskob in Rochester, N. Y. They asked her toe telephone her husband ni Georgia, since they had tried all afternoon in vain. : “Time wore on,” she relates, ‘and it looked as though I would not get him before I had to take a train’ for New York City. (But) I finally succeeded. He told me he had been keeping out of reach all day . . . I had just enough time to tell him I had called because Mr. Raskob and Gov. Smith begged me to, and I was leaving him to the governor because I had to catch a train. Then I ran. I can still hear Gov. Smith saying ‘Hello, Frank’ as I hurried from the room.” The next morning Mrs. Roosevelt bought a

newspaper and learned “my husband finally ’

had been persuaded.”

Great Deal of Money

JOHN T. FLYNN, a Roosevelt critic, adds to the story in his book, “The Roosevelt Myth.” He says his version is based on what he was told by Mr. Raskob, now dead, and former Lt. Gov. William Gray. “It was late (when the call went through)” Mr. Flynn relates. ‘Mrs. Roosevelt put Raskob on the wire. Gov. Smith was there, also. Roo-

sevelt explained that he had certain obligations

(at) Warm Springs, that they amounted to a great deal of money. “. « . Mr. Raskob asked ‘if these obligations were out of the way, would he (Roosevelt) feel the road was clear.

“Raskob asked him to say frankly they amounted to. Roosevelt replied: , Raskob then brought the matter to a head by saying: . “(All right. Your momination is importan «+. I am willing to underwrite the whole sum of $250,000. You can take the nomination and forget about these obligations . ..” John T. Flynn said Mr. Roosevelt was “flabbergasted.” Fay “He said he felt it was very generous,” Mr, Flynn continues. “Mr. Raskob then asked: ‘Now, does this take care of your financial obligations and will you run? Roosevelt replied, laughing, “Well, that knocks the props from under me. You can say that I will accept the nomination.” That night, according to Mr. Flynn, “Mr, Raskob sat down in Al Smith's rooms, wrote out a personal check for $250,000 and mailed it to Mr. Roosevelt. The next day, Oct. 2, Roosevelt was nominated.” Two weeks later, Mr, Roosevelt and Mr, Raskob met. “Roosevelt took Raskob's check out of his pocket an d it on the table. He said ‘I can't take this cleck, John, You didn't promise me the money. All you did was promise to underwrite it and I am satisfied with that.” Thereafter, Mr. Flynn said, a committee was formed to raise the promised funds, with William Woodin (later to become Mr. Roosevelt's first treasury secretary) as chairman. “A meeting of some men of wealthr was called,” he relates, “Raskob subseribed $50,000. Others made subscriptions, but they fell short. Subsequently, Mr. Raskob subscribed another $50,000, and other wealthy men made large contributions. The $250,000 was raised and handed over to Roosevelt . . .” Ed Flynn, close friend of the late President, former Democratic National Chairman and still Democratic boss of the Bronx, has a slightly different version in his book, “You're the Boss.”

Help Ticket ED FLYNN said Gov, Smith felt Mr. Roosevelt would strengthen the ticket and improve his chances of carrying New York. He asked Ed Flynn to sound himgout. Mr, Flynn said he soon found Mr. Roosevelt's principal objection was that he was deeply involved, financially, in the Warm Springs foundation. He became convinced that “if this problem could be solved, the going would be easy.” He told Gov. Smith, who replied: “ ‘I'll tell him it will be all right. I don’t know how the hell we are going to do it, but we'll do it some way.’'” (The identical quotation appears in the John T. Flynn version.) . In talking to Gov. Smith and Mr, Raskob, Ed Flynn said Mr. Roosevelt reiterated “his great worry about finances.” “Mr, Raskob assured Mr. Rooseveit,” Ed Flynn says, “that this was something he, personally, would take care of, and that if this were the main reason he did not care to run, he should cease to concern himself.” Ed Flynn said Mr. Roosevelt then agreed to run for governor “in my opinion because of the assurances given by Mr. Raskob.”

Ed Flynn says, however, he '*“understood”

Mr. Roosevelt never called on Mr. Raskob for

financial assistance “although Mr. Raskob did:

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make a personal contribution to the fund.”

‘I TURN 'EM OFF’. . . By Frederick C. Othman Even Brewers’ Counsel Chokes On Those TV Beer Commercials

WASHINGTON—AnR honest man and also brave is. Clinton M. Hester, Eighty-five per cent of the beer brewed in this nation, or an enormous flood of suds, gushes from the breweries united in the U. S. Brewers Foundation. This organization was founded on hops and malt in 1862 and it has prospered ever since. As its Washington counsel, the bold and dauntless Hester was defending before a congressional committee the ah-that’s-good, beer-guzzling advertisements on TV. In statements before this same committee by the prohibitionists, said he, facts, truth and integrity took a holiday. He went into the history of beer and mentioned one great man after another who liked his stéin. George Washington he called our first home brewer. “A recipe for making it, in his own handwriting, exists in a notebook dating from 1757,” Mr. Hester continued.

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HE WENT on to say, bolstering his words by numerous court rulings, that Congress had no legal right to regulate the advertising of

beer, so long as it was decent.

In almost the same breath he complimented the subcommittee of Rep. Oren Harris (D, ‘Ark.) for holding its investigation” into “television sales

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he said, at least three brewer ies have toned down their sudsy commercials. This did not safisfy Rep. Joseph P. O'Hara (R. Minn), who has suffered long hours before his own tiny screen, trying to make sense—between beer-drinking scenes—of the ball game. “To me,” said the gentleman from Minnesota, “some of those beer commercials are obnoxiously, boringly repetitious. What do you think?” Here's where the bravery of Clinton M. Hester became apparent. With more than 200 big-time brewers figuratively looking over his shoulder, he didn’t even hesitate. 2 ®t Ww “I AGREE,” he said. “Sometimes I just turn ’em off. Though when I do, I always feel a little guilty because I get the show free.” This restores my faith in human nature. It almost restores my faith in brewers and their advertising agents. After buying my own tele-

vision set, I saw so many unctuous gents (with Adam’s apples) quaffing beer and making like it was nectar that I lost my own taste for the stuff. There has been no beer in my house since the TV bibblers arrived.

2 ” ” NOW THAT I have the assurance of Mr. Hester that things have changed and beer on TV no longer is as necessary to my well-being as blood, I shall sneak up gradually on baseball and boxing matches again. ud It may even be, with the passage of time, that I'll be able to take a small beer, myself, again. This, then, winds up my series of pieces about beer and electronics, You may remember that I first gave the drys a fine sendoff, when they told of the evils of beer ads on TV, : I trust this particular item proves I'm neutral on the question of beer vs. video—so long as the beer advertisers don’t try to leap off ghe screen and pour the stuff my threat.

DEAR BOSS : . . By Dén Kidney

Indiana Republicans

Back Farm

WASHINGTON — Debating this week with’ Sen. D. Aiken (R. Vt.), Clarence J. McCormack, a Knox County farmer who is at present Undersecretary of Agriculture, claimed that most Republicans have opposed farm legislation for the last 30 years, His charge, however, cannot lie with the Indiana Republicans in the 82d Congress, the record reveals.

When the most controversial of farm bills—90 per cent par-

ity support for farm prices—

passed the House 201 to 121, the only “nay” vote came from a Democrat in the Hoosier delegation. It was cast by Rep. Ray G. Madden, Gary, who represents the highly industrialized First District, ” = » HE IS THE dean of the Democrats from Indiana. The other one, Rep. Winfield K. Denton, Evansville, follow his leadership. He voted for the 90 per cent farm price support. On the other hand, all but one of the Republicans followed the leadership of their dean, Rep. Charles A. Halleck, Rensselaer, and voted for the high parity price. The exception was Rep. Charles B. Brownson, Indianapolis, whose 11th District comprises the mostly urbanized Marion County. Rep. Cecil Harden, Covington, Republican National Committeewoman from Indiana, was absent when the vote was taken. She was paired in favor of the bill,

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In his debate with Sen. Aikén, held ‘before the New York State Council of Farmer co-operatives, Mr. McCormack made mueh of the 90 per cent price support. He paid tribute to his opponent's record on this and other farm legislation, Bult Suiieniey that he (Aiken) oesn’ ve the support of GOP legislators Te Quite the contrary was true in the Indiana delegation in the House.

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their presidential nominee, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, who took a stand for the 90 per cent price support figure ‘n his farm speech at the Kasson, Minn., plowing contest. :

. » ” BECAUSE the figure is omitted in *he Republican platform, but is included in the Demo cratic, Gov. Adlai Stevenson, who spoke after Ike, accused the General of stealing a plank from the Democrats and “plow= ing under” his own, -

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