Speedway Flyer, Volume 16, Number 4, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 August 1947 — Page 4
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Freshman Week Held At Butler University Approximately 1,400 new students will participate in the annual Butler University “Freshman Week” program to be held on the Fairview campus September 8-13, opening the 1947-48 school year, Dr. P. M. Bail, director of the University College, announced today. All first and second year students at Butler are enrolled in the University College.
Something New By GEORGE S.BENSON nvSKwnt ©• naramp SecacytAriamsaa
FOR THE FIRST time in the history of the United States, a President has vetoed a bill passed by Congress for reduction of, taxes. Traditionally, it has been considered proper for Congress to hold the purse strings and determine expenditures. Con se - quently, when Congress has spoken on the subject, the President has always accepted the verdict with regard to lowering taxes. This time the biU passed both Houses with a large majority and still was vetoed by the President —something new. Financial experts are now predicting a considerable surplus in the budget at the end of the fiscal year. This happens because more income from taxes is being realized than was expected. Moreover, Congress has succeeded in cutting down proposed expenditures a great deal. Consequently, the reduction of four billion dollars in taxes could have been made and at the same time a large payment on the national debt. Soaring THE TOTAL tax bill Tax Load of the nation is now running just about one-third of the total amount of money earned by the people of the nation. This means that onethird of the average income of the average individual is going for taxes. It means that onethird of every man's income directly or indirectly goes back to the government in taxes. This is a dangerously high tax rate for peace time and if continued can be ruinous to the economy of this nation. In fact, no nation can be expected to prosper under that kind of tax load not for very long. President Truman, in commenting on the tax bill, said there was already sufficient cash available for "necessary investment and business expansion.” It
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“Freshman Week” activities will include new students taking aptitude tests, English tests, physical examinations, consulting with faculty advisers, and ' outlining courses of study. During the week the annual freshman convocation and mixer will be held with new students meeting university officials. Upperclassmen also are scheduled to complete their registration for the fall-semester during the week and classes will start Monday, September 15. Evening division registration will be held the week of September 15-19 with classes starting during the same period. .
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should be remembered, however, that America didn't become great by making only what the government considered “necessary investment and business . expansion.” The government did not pronounce as "necessary" the development of our great western railways. No Brakes NEITHET did the Needed governmc ; pronounce "necessary” the development of the great automobile industry. The government did not pronounce “necessary” the production of a- cheap automobile made possible by Henry Ford, General Motors and others who had similar dreams and who made great capital investments beyond what the government announced as “necessary.” From personal conta' with industrialists and financiers I am thoroughly convinced that new ventures are entirely too few. Much capital is being held back because of various discouragements including high taxes and uncertain industrial relations. Had these brakes been on during preceding generations they would have prevented the development of the railroads, the automobile industry, the refrigeration industry, and the airplane industry. Our nation would have been much poorer today and we would have been living on a lower income level. If we are going to have a prosperous economy ten years from now, taxes should be lightened immediately and industrial relations tremendously improved; We must look ahead to anticipate our needs. We can go along making “necessary investment and business expansion” a n-d move into poverty and mediocrity, slipping gradually backward. If our nation is to remain great, free men must be able to dream their own dreams and make new ventures.
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THE SPEEDWAY FLYER
Building a Greater America
Indiana's Historian
PR. WILLIAM O. LYNCH
Did you know that furs from Indiana were worn by ladies of the French court in the 1600's, and were shaped into beaver hats for the lords and princes of Europe? Did, you know that one of the first'automobiles in the United States was demonstrated by Elwood Haynes near Kokomo on July 4, 1894? A bicycle chain was used to connect the engine with the rear wheels. Or did you know that the first newspaper in Indiana was the Indiana Gazette, published in Vincennes in 1804? Other early papers had colorful names like The Coon Skinner, The Grubbing Hoe of Truth, and The Round Axe of Freedom. These facts are part of the colorful story of Indiana told in the new 1947 World Book Encyclopedia. The article was written by one of the state's moat distinguished historians, William 0. Lynch, Professor Emeritus of History, Indiana University. Mr. Lynch was selected for the honor of writing the* article by the editors of the reference work not only for his sound historical information, but also for his ability to describe the color and life of the state and its people. The editors of The World Book Encyclopedia long ago discarded the idea that an encyclopedia must be tedious and dull to read because it deals with facts. So when they chose Dr. Lynch to write the article, they asked him to make it simple, clear, and readable, as well as accurate. The article proves that they selected the right man. Prof. Lynch knows his state. He was born on a farm near Delphi, in 1870, and has lived most of his life in various parts of the state. As a youngster, he was filled with a
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great determination to-acquire an education, although circumstances did not make it easy. As’ he puts it, “You’ve got to give a certain amount of credit to my legs, too.” Throughout his freshman year in high school at Delphi, young Lynch walked to and from school—a distance of eight miles a day. Through good weather and bad he trudged, and wasn’t late or absent once. During his youth, Lynch worked on his parent’s farm, and spent Ips nineteenth summer working at a drain-tile factory. He began teaching at the age of 20, and after teaching in three one-room country schools, he served as principal of two village schools. In 1 U>6, Mr. Lynch moved to Elkhart and for eight years taught history at Elkhart High School. Prof. Lynch obtained a BA. degree from Indiana University in 1903, and an M.A.‘ degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1908. He was awarded an Austin Scholarship at Harvard University in 1911. Before coming to Indiana University, Prof. Lynch served as history professor »t lndiana State Teachers* College and BaU State Teachers’ College. Besides this busy teaching carqer, Prof. Lynch has found time to serve as President of the Mississippi Valley Historical Association, President of the Indiana Historical Society, and, from 1928 to '1941, he edited the Indiana Magazine of History. Prof. Lynch is very healthy and active for a mart whose next birthday cake will snort seventy-seven candles. Oatmeal manufacturers will be happy to learn that he has eaten their product for breakfast almost, every day since childhood. Next to his passion for consuming crushed oats. Prof. Lynch’s favorite pastime is checkers, which he plays by mail. His opponent in this game is a wily master of the red and black board, Prof. John V. Masters of the University of Alabama Law School. They have averaged about three games every two years and have never missed a year since they first exchanged letters in 1925. According to Prqf. Lynch, they have had a lot of fun, but have accomplished little toward deciding who is the champ, for. after twenty - two years of playing, the score is about even.
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Like an apprentice to a erqftsman’e guild, Marion Crady began at age 14 to learn about watt-hour maters. IFith 39 yean if service behind him, it’s not exaggerating to say he knows a lot about Electric meters. His hobby has nothing to dials and discs—it’» fruit growing. IFith his wife, Rosie, he owns his home al 1919 Orange Street.
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7-Up AU Stars Hold First Drill In 90 Degree Heat Weather more suited tu baseball than football was overcome Sunday ns the AH Stars held their first 1947 practice. Several of last year’s hey playTrs were missing due largely to the unfinished baseball season and the intense heat. The turnout, however, was most gratifying to Jerry York, All Star manager. Thirty-six boys from nearly all sections of Indianapolis braved the heat to take part in the first drill at the 16th St Midget Speedway, new home of the All Stars. Most of these boys are well known to sports fans here in Indianapolis, having gained theif experience in the local high schools. James Clevenger, a Washington High School product, looked well in the passing drill and may be a serious contender for the quarterback position. Handling the kicking was one of the Dobkins brothers, John, known for- his football at Tech High School and last year at Xavier University in Ohio.
Harvey Hudson, a Park School product and returning quarterback from last year’s state championship team, looked like he would have a good season with a little conditioning. Spearheading the line is 210-pound Bill Rickert, center from Broad Ripple High School and Butler University. Re-, turning to running guards are Dick Parker and Gene Battreall, both from Shortridge and Butler and Indiana universities. Due to the heat the drill was cut short with passing, kicking, wind sprints, and explanation of plays composing a large pert of the drill. More boys are expected to be on hand for the drills Tuesday and Thursday nights as well as next Sunday. Drills are held each Tuesday and Thursday night at 7:30 p. m. as well as Sunday afternoon at 2 p. m. at the West 16th St Midget Speedway. Any boy may come out for the team that is over 160 pounds and 18 years of age. Coat base of flower pots with paraffin to prevent table marking."
Yew Are Assured Cerrect Meteriai eff Because Marion Grary BeeuirH' Accuracy 7 Tiaies Greater The* Staadardl The modern watt-hour meters which measure thw Electricity you use are a marvel of accuracy—badM with the precision of a fine watch—with jeweled beari*|H that require no oil and are unaffected by temperatwsH changes. Under the supervision of Marion Grady,a meta t , • 1 o expert of 38 years’ experience, Power & Light aa«Ml« are tested and checked for accuracy within 3/10 per cent—nearly 7 times stricter than the standard per cent set by State regulation. Doing things better tfoM necessary is standard operating procedure fo< the n»ort than 1,400 employees who make Power A
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About Veterans .—‘-‘Wil, the Indiana Veterans’ “Wvlew comes out tomorrow, Friday, August 29, in time for the opening of the Indiana State Fair, in lndianapolis, where one of this year’s highlights will be the afw Veterans’ Affairs Center in ttte Manufacturers’ Building; The special edition af-'ghe Review headlines the fact that three government agencies are cooper? ating to operate the Veterans’ Affairs Center. The three are the state of Indiana DepartttMKit Of Veterans* Affairs, the United States Veterans AdminfiMlhtion, and the Indiana Employment Security Division—whoae tatives will be on duty at the Veterans’ Affairs Center throughout •the duration of the Hoosier" Fair. This special edition of toe Review has 12 pages crammed full with articles of permanud jvahtb to veterans and their depmadents. “The editor has gone through all previous issues,” a page one boxstory relates, “and has selected articles of somewhat pemSanent value for reprinting in this number. In addition to the reprinted material, readers will also notice up-to-the-minute summaries of vets’ legislation and reports. It is recommended that this i&ue'' be filed away for reference purposes.” The complete list of features In this issue of the Review is lengthy. Another page one article tell* of the personal appearance of United States Sen. William E. Jenner at a big veterans’ broadcast to emanate from the Veterans’ Affairs Center itself right at the grounds the evening of September 4, at 7:30 p. m. Copies of toe Indiana Veterans* Review may be obtained free of charge at the Veterans’ Affairs Center when you visit toe State Fair, or at any county veterans* affairs office, or by writing directly to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, 431 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis 4, Ind. I Every married man is knag In his own castle, until the cotopany goes home. _______ Clean brass and copper articles with turpentine. > *