The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-11-01
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Editor Times
ONCE the five local men of
- italian extraction received from
the italian government through the
local vice-consul the medals Of
merit, letters have appeared in pro-
test and in defense Of this action
To my mind the parties concerned
have gone 'haywire." care not
whether the recognition is or is not
deserved by these men. They have
Zone some things in behalf of the
stalians of this city. I, however,
10 protest vigorously the designa-
Ion Of their work as an advance
fnent of Italian culture.
Have these men stood up in de-
Tense when the honor and dignity
OF the Italian people were ques-
toned? Has their work been an
advantage to the young people of
Italian descent in this city? The
matter of fact is that the supposed
Italian culture advanced by these
men and the organizations they
represent is nonresident.
!, In this city have looked in vain
for any evidence of a movement for
promotion and medication Of the
arts and sciences that have made the
Italian people famous. The work
done by these men comes rather
under the designation of parade
marshals and promoters of dinners
and dances to honor some one of
the great men of Italy.
A READER.
Editor Times
Il AM one of the criminals $50
Il called by Herb Hoover) who
were evicted at the Presidents or
ders. For the last year I have been
travelling about the country trying
to get odd jobs, most of the time in
logging camps or shipping on
freighters. 1 have a wife and four
children whom l must support in
some manner.
The police chief was kind to us
unfortunates. People brought is
food and clothing and understood
our position and tried to help us
But Hoover (the commander-in-
chief of the army and navy and
veterans) would not even listen to
us. Instead, he turned the FIT. Myer
troops out with drawn bayonets and
tanks. Men died at the PRESIDENT
J order. I can't quite forget that. 1
still see it.
I am hoping that Franklin Roose-
welt will really do things. It's worth
the change. EUGENE JONES.
Editor Times
TIME TIMES certainly deserves a
i bouquet for being so generous
and open minded regarding the
political campaign. Last Friday
when both Ritchie and Hoover
were in Indianapolis, the front page
of The Times did not have just
Hoover's picture or just Ritchie's,
but had both and articles OF equal
concerning both our visitors, while
another afternoon paper had only
Hoover's picture and so many art
icles concerning Hoover that it was
impossible to find an item concern
ing Ritchie unless one turned to the
back of the paper. At least no
Partially was shown by The Times
Even a Republican paper, for
Hoover, could show enough good
craftsmanship to give front page
articles to as distinguished visitor
as Governor Richie, and not just
give space concerning the Demo-
cratic party when it has something
slurring to say.
A DAILY READER.
Editor Times
90 the Republican Governor OF
~ Indiana is keeping Luesse in
prison because LuesSe is said to have
advised the neighborS of an evicted
family to put the furniture back in
the house! To see this case clear
ly, let every father and mother
stop a moment and realize which
side they would take if it was their
furniture and their family anc
their children being set out in the
street
Who is right? Leslie or Luessef
The well-to-do Republican poll
tician, Governor Leslie. may have
Flaw and order on his side, but
most certainly the lowly Luesse has
the Carpenter of Nazareth on his
He Stirreth up the people" That
:. was the objectionable sin in the
time of Roman feudalism. Is it still
the objectionable crime in the time
of modern American capitalism?
AS protest against the Leslies
of the world, both ancient and mod.
ern, shall take the side of human
ity and cast my vote for Luesse il
November. MRS. B. 1.
Editor Times
II VISITING deplorable economic
Z situation of our country could
be much worse and will be if the
populace elects Franklin D. Roose-
Welt at the coming election. Presi-
dent Hoover would have lis fear
fully believe.
The President infers that we do
not know when we are well off.
Most certainly conditions could be
worse and also most certainly they
could be much better. Take the case
of an English Cockney named
Harry. His wife, Harriet being a
shrew. Harry gave up the ghost and
departed this life.
Attending a seance Harriet asked
to converse with her lately departed
mate. The following took place:
'ello, AIRY"
"'ello. 'arriet"
"ow are you, 'arry?"
Zine, 'arriett.'
Are you Apply, arry?"
Eyes, 'arriet."
Are you as Apply as you were
with me. arry?"
Yes, 'arriet."
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