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The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09
DIVER LOCATES
SUNKEN SUB IN
OCEAN MUDHOLE
Vessel Which Carried SO to
Death Is Found 30
FathomS Down.
BY EDWARD COAIPERE
United Press stan Correspondent

ABOARD WARSHIP AILETTE.
OFF CHERBOURG, July s.-The
sunken submarine Promethee, which
carried sixten-three men to their
death while on a test cruise. was
found today lying IN a mudhole
forty fathoms down.
The craft sank Thursday with
only seven members of the crew
escaping. They were on deck when
the big new submarine dropped
suddenly under the water, carrying
the crew to their deaths.
A diver who has been working on
the gold recovery project from the
steamer Artiglio, went down today
to find what had happened to the
big submarine.
While hundreds of navy men,
technicians and .others stood anx-
iously on the decks of a dozen
craft, the diver put on bell uni
form and slipped into the water.
Forty fathoms down he found the
vessel, sunken into the mudhole.
There was no trace of life.
After the diver came up. technic-
ians started working on a plan to
bring the craft to the surface.
There is possibility that by use
of four-inch cables slung under the
ends and middle of the craft, the
Promethee may be raised and the
full story of the tragedy be told.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09
BILL TO FIX ARBITRARY
TAX RATE INTRODUCED
Measure Is Proposed in Legislature
by Four Representatives,

Fixing of an arbitrary tax rate on
all property, incomes, commercial
paper and intangibles is proposed in
a bill introduced Friday by four
representatives
The bill would tax all powers to
fix tax rates from the state tax
board and sets up a schedule which
would assess cattle, vegetables, crops,
tools, machinery and equipment
used in agriculture at no more than
l per cent of their cash value. House.
hold furniture, merchandise and
property of utilities would be taxed
on the same basis.
Intangibles such as commecial pa
per, stocks and bonds and securi-
ties would be taxed at one-fourth
OF l per cent of face value, while
rolling stock of railroad and auto
mobiles would come under the per
cent maximum.
The income tax provisions pro-
vide that not even state or other
governmental employees are exempt
and fixes rate of 5 per cent on
annual incomes of $500 or more.
Those receiving less would not pay
a tax.
Authors of the measure are: Rep
resentatives H. H. Evans (Rep),
Newcastle; John w. RemIey iRep),
Waynetown) Rollin 8. Place CDem.),
Denver, and Marmaduke Stoops
Dem), Petersburg.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09
HATFIELD HEAD
OF STATE BAR
Evansville Man Is Selected
as Convention Closes.

By United Press
SOUTH BEND, Ind, July g.
Frank H. Hatfield, Evansville, was
named president of the Indiana
Bar Association at the close of it's
convention here Friday night. He
succeeds Frank N. Richmap, Colum-
bus.
Eli F. Seebirt, South Bend, was
named vice president. Members of
the board of managers named were:
First district, Louden L. Bomberger,
Hammond; Second district, John
Randolph, Lafayette; Third district,
Ira H. Church, Elkhart; Fourth dis
trict, Samuel D. Jackson, Ft.
Wayne; Fifth district, Robert M.
Van Alta, Marion; Sixth district,
Franklin D. Davidson, Crawfords-
vile; Seventh district, T. Morton
Mcdonald, Princeton; Eighth dis
trict, Carl M. Gray, Petersburg;
Ninth district; Estal G. Bielby, Law
renceburg; Tenth district, Denver G.
Harlan, Richmond; Eleventh dis
trict, Samuel J. Offutt, Greenfield,
and Twelfth district, Charles F.
Remy, Indianapolis.
Proposed legislation, to be placed
before the 1888 session of the gen.
eral assembly, making membership
in the state bar association COM
pulsory for all lawyers practicing
in the state, was indorsed by the as
Sociation Friday afternoon.
Walter Arnols. South Bend, spon-
sor of the bill, said it would be ad-
vantageous in keeping the state free
OF unscrupulous lawyers and would
permit disciplinary action against
unethical practice.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09
INVALID TO ATTACK
ALIBI OF HAMILTON

fense attorney, the witness admitted
using several names and engaging
in rum running.
Holmes shouted: "Then you are
bigamist," when Stockberger ad-
mitted marrying Naomi before di-
vorcing a former wife, Hazel Scott
mo, sir, I didn't marry them un-
der the same name," the witness ex-
planned.
Edgar DeetrI, Indianapolis police
man, who arrived at the jackson
store after the shooting, and Har-
ry Clark, who pursued the bandits
also gave direct testimony against
Hamilton, as state witnesses.
Policeman Charles Bauer. who en-
gagged in gun duel with witt who
pranolshed a sawed-off shotgun
SAID he still carries twenty small
shot in his head, received from
Wits gun. -
The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09
State to Call Neighbor of
Accused to Deny He
Was in Kansas.
By Times Special

ny 1 iHtto Nptttuk
LEBANON, Ind, July 9.-As the
trial of Louis E. Hamilton, charged
with murder of Lafayette A.. Jack
son, Indianapolis chain store head,
recessed today, Prosecutor Herbert
E. Wilson announced the state will
complete evidence Monday, closing
with testimony of Miss Sue Sawyer,
Hamilton's invalid neighbor in lola,
Kan,
Testimony Of eye witnesses of the
shooting, coupled with that of Milo
Stockherger at whose home Hamil-
ton and his companion, Charles
Vernon Witt, roomed while in Indi-
annapolis, was turned upon the de-
fense alibi Friday. Hamilton con-
tends he was in lola. Kan, when
the shooting occurred.
Miss Sawyer, will testify Moncgy y
that Hamilton arrived at his home,
across the street from her residence
in lola, two days after the shooting.
Helped Convict witt
Her testimony. last January
helped to convict Witt, who is SEN
fenced to Gle in the electric chair,
Aug. l.
The defense will seek to prove
that Hamilton was in lola, and not
in Indianapolis, May 2, when ban
dts killed Jackson.
Stockberger told how Witt brought
Hamilton to his home to room in
March, 1881. Both men were armed
heavily. even at the dinner table,
he declared.
They left, returning May 8, and
laughed when I told them my wife
Naomi had deserted me-" he testi-
fed.
Stockberger's former wife now is
the wife of Witt.
Started Dcwutown
"On morning of May 27 1 started
downtown. and Witt and Hamilton
told me I could ride With them. We
rode in an Oldsmobile coach.
This was the same car used in
the jackson holdup."
He related that Hamilton and
Witt returned to his home about
p. m. and told him about an un-
successful holdup they had attempt
ed, Witt showed him a gunshot
wound in the hip and said Hamil-
ton was wounded.
"Afterward. they left and I never
saw either until their arrest. Stock
berger declared.
Questioned By Ira M. Holmes. de-
The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09
SUE ON TRUCK LAW
Injunction Is Sought by
Michigan Company.

Fight against act of the 1881 leg
islature regulating truck and trailer
operation was begun Friday when
the Michigan Inter State Motor
Freight, Inc, filed suit in federal
court asking restraining order and
injunction prohibiting state police
from enforcing provisions of the law
relative to weight and length of
trucks and trailer.
Defendants named are Governor
Harry G. Leslie, Frank Mayr Jr.,
secretary of state; Attorney General
James M. Ogden, and highway COM
missiopers.
Judge Robert G. Baltzell said a
hearing on the suit will be held
July 81.
The petition, filed by Clinton H.
Givan, local attorney, attacks the
law as unconstitutional" in that
property is confiscated without due
process of law. State police have
arrested drivers for the company,
forcing them to leave the vehicles
by the roadside, the petition says.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09
Bingham Withdraws Beer Rider to Loan Bill
When Joe Robinson and Borah
Conspire to Block Ballot.
VETS GOOD FAITH IS QUESTIONED
Connecticut Legislator Strikes Back With
Charge Democrats Have No Desire
to Support Platform
BY LEO r. SACK
Times stan Writer

WASHINGTON, July 9-The senate has wiggled out of
vote on immediate modification Of the Vostead act
1t successfully has postponed probably until after the
November election any affirmative action either the
fortnight platform of the Democratic national convention
the stradde plank of the Republican convention
Democratic senators scorned the opportunity prove
that use of the word Immediate" in their platform
meant fright now while Republicans lodged and evaded
even as they did in Chicago.
Neither party showed courage to face the issue.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09
BeW,are Heat
ProStration May Come in
Wake of Stomach
Disorders.
(This is the second story of series
on summer ailments.l


on summer ailmentsl
"CORRY, boss, I can't get the
~ books balanced. You see, it's
time for my afternoon siesta."
The millennium may come to
city offices if they'll but follow in
the footsteps of dwellers in the
southwest, and countries of Span
ish extraction, and take the advice
of DR.. Herman G.. Morgan, city
health officer.
"Siesta" is Spanish for lounge
Harding" on hot day.
1t has the approval of DR.. Nor
gan as a means of preventing heat
prostration during the summer
months in Indianapolis.
Heat prostration occurs during
the summer months and varies in
severity according to the type,
physical resistance, and age of the
person" he said. Advanced years,
perhaps, are the most positive fac
tors in heat prostration. It is
during the later years of life that
the heart, arterial system, and
eliminating organs are likely not
to function along normal lines.
THE history of most heat pros
Il trations is one of stomach or
intestinal disorders, accompanied
by poorly functioning skin, kid
neys and intestinal tracts.
Avoid the heat of the dav.
Remain in the shade. At the first
signs of oncoming weakness and a
cessation of perSpiration, imrfe-
diately seek a cool place and re-
main quiet.
Gold applications to head and
neck, with the use of ice packs
and the sponging of the body sur
faces, are beneficial in case of
prostration. But don't take a
chance. Call a doctor first and
then apply home remerdes until
he arrives"
Next: Outdoor Health Com
mandments.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09
Famous Actress Plans to
Wed George Brent, Says
Hollywood Gossip.

By United Press
HOLLYWOOD, July 9.-Though
neither of the principals would COM
ment, rumors were current today in
the motion picture colony that
George Brent, film star, and Ruth
Chatterton, with whom he has
played in several films, plan to be
married.
Brent leaves here today for the
east.
Miss Chatterton is in Paris. Her
present husband, Ralph Forbes, is in
Reno for the purpose, it is believed
of establishing residence for di-
vorce.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09

They're graduates today. The
five children shown above posi-
bly, are the worlds youngest
graduates.
With the closing exercises FRI
day night, they completed the
course of the four-week Bible
school at st. Marks English Luth-
eran church, Prospect and Lin
den streets.
The school, which opened this
summer June 13, finished its
tenth annual summer Bible
school.
Attendance at the school was as
high as 165. Thirty-three pupils
received certificates for perfect
attendance. Nine teachers gave
instruction to the pupils.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09
LIBERALS FIND
OPINIONS SPLIT
ON THIRD PARTY
League Opens Convention
in Cleveland; Thomas to
Be IndorSed.
BY RALPH BURKHOLDER
Times STAFF Writer

CLEVELAND, July 9.-More than
500 of the nations outstanding lib
erals began unfurling their ban
ners here today for the opening
convention session of the League for
Independent Political Action.
The two-day session, opening late
today, is expected to- see various
liberal factions unite on an eco
nomic program which eventually
will form the basis of third po-
ltical party.
Sixty branches of the compara-
lively new organization, fathered by
Professor John Dewey, Columbia
university educator and philosopher,
are sending delegates to the
leagues third annual meeting here.
Among those attending will be
representatives of trade unions, the
unemployed, farm groups, universi-
ties, women's organizations, the
Socialist party, the Minnesota
Farmer-Labor group, which domi-
mates that state, and other pro-
greSsive elements.
Thomas to Be Endorsed
The keynote of the convention
is; Can the people take power?"
With the Endorsement of Norman
Thomas, Socialist candidate for
President, almost foregone con-
clusion, interest centered chiefly
around adoption of a platform
upon which progressives of all fac
tions can agree as start to forma-
ton of united liberal party.
Some friction is developing among
factions which favor pushing a
third party presidential ticket of
their own this year, and leaders who
believe it would be serious mis-
take to launch such a ticket with
out a seasoned party behind it, The
latter favor an extensive educa-
tional program preparatory to
formation OF a party organiza-
ton.
AS protest against the Repub-
lican and Democratic parties, the
league is certain to urge its mem
bers and sympathizers to vote for
Thomas for President, but this will
not include support of the socialist
platform.
Prohibition Gets Scant Notice
The prohibition storm which swept
both party conventions at Chicago
is expected to receive only passing
notice in the leagues platform and
discussions.
In its four-year presidential plan,
the league favors resubmission of
the prohibition question to state
conventions. 1t does not recommend
what the conference should do, and
probably will give it scant atten-
ton as compared to more impor-
tant economic problems.
Leading speakers will be DR..
Dewey, Mayor William Mahoney of
St. Paul; Representative Paul j..
Kvale F. L. Mimi; Oswald Gar
rison Willard and Devere Allen of
The Nation; Professor Paul H.
Douglas of Chicago; Howard Y.
Williams, director of the league,
and B. G. Vladeck, editor of the
Jewish Daily Forward.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09
SEEKS TREASURER CUT
Senator Hoffman's Bill Sets $4,000
for Marion County.

Salary Of the Marion county
treasurer would be reduced from
around $4,000 to $4,000 a year. if
bill to be introduced in the legis-
lature Monday is passed.
Senator j. Clyde Hoffman (Rep.) +,
indianapolis, has prepared the
measure. He would leave the salary
higher than other county ot1icials
because the treasurer also is Gus
todian Of civil and school city funds.
Fees from delinquencies has caused
the present huge figures.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09
GIVES HOSPITAL FUNDS
Kahn Underwriters Headquarters at
Scout Reservation.

Funds to erect and equip mod
ern hospital headquarters at the
Boy Scout reservation are to be
given by Edward A. Kahn, Indian
apolis and Central Indiana scout
council president, it was announced
today.
Members of the Marion County
Medical Society will have charge of
the hospital Swimming pool and
drinking water at the camp has
been examined by the state health
board aRd reported in excellent con-
dition.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09
Ban saIaciOus Film Ads

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HOLLYWOOD, July 9-Salacious
advertisement Of molten pictures
were banned today under an order
of the executive committee of the
Motion Picture Producers Associa-
ton of America, Of which VIII Hays
is president.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09
RAP PAY CUT REFUSAL
Civic League Criticeses Legislators
Failure to Slash Own Salaries.

Organized protest against refusal
Of members of the Indiana house OF
representatives to vote themselves
pay cuts as a first step toward tax
alton relief, was on record today
following meeting Of the Northwest
Civic League Friday night.
Members of the club joined with
Harley H. Jones, president, in criti-
cism Of house members for killing a
move to reduce their pay from $40
to SIS day.
"There is no doubt that the leg
islature will be in session the full
forty days if members are to receive
$40 a day." Jones declared.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09
REACH MINE WAGE PACT
Illinois Pay Scale Agreement May
Mean Work for 10000.
By United Press

By United Press
CHICAGO, July s.-The prospect
that Illinois mine whistles will soon
call some 10000 idle miners back to
work was bright today, following
ratification of wage scale agree
ment by representatives of mine op-
orators and the Illinois district of
the United Mine Workers of Amer
lea.
The new scale, to prevail until
next March 81, lists a basic wage of
SIS for an eight-hour day. 1t awaits
ratification of miners through an
immediate referendum and approval
is expected.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09
BILL ASKS JOBS BOARD
Galloway Seeks Creation of State
Sterilization Commission


Creation of state employment
stabilization board is proposed in a
Dill introduced in the house Friday
by Representative Fred S. Galloway
(Dem), Indianapolis.
!. The board would be composed of
three members. to be appointed by
the Governor, and who would serve
without pay. One would repre-
sent employers, one employees and
the third the public.
Power to recommend emergency
appropriations to pay for public
works to relieve unemployment is
given the board.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09
Biting Cop Is Bad Business
BIZ United Press

CLEVELAND, July 9-Biting a
Cleveland policeman is crime pun
ishable by sixty days in the work.
house, Miss Susie Mapole, Is, has
learned. And being intoxicated at
the same time is worth an extra
thirty days Municipal Judge Alfred
L. Steuer decided in sentencing the
woman.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09
GENERAL TO VISIT CAMP

Commander of Fifth Corps Area
Will Inspect C. NJ. T. c. Regiment.
Major General Hugh A. Drum,
commander of the Fifth corps area,
will visit the citizens military train
ing camp at TT. Benjamin Harrison
Monday. He will review the citi-
zen cadets in a regimentaI parade
at 4:30 Monday afternoon.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09
SEEK TO HALT WILD
DRIVING BY CITY AIDS
Works Board Adopts Plan Of PEN
alLies for EMPLOYEES.

ASS AVA A@AARAOJNSs
In an attempt to check careless
operation of automobiles and trucks
owned by the city, the works board
today adopted a plan of penalties
for city employees involved in acci-
dents.
The driver of city vehicle in
volyed in an accident will be forced
to lay off from his work for at least
a length of time equal to the period
required for repairing the car, ac-
cording to the plan, at discretion
OF the board.
Where more than one man is as
signed to the vehicle, the entire
crew will receive the punishment.
It is the opinion Of the board this
method will result in the entire crew
assuming. responsibility for the dis
couragement OF careless operation.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09
D1-iUen Batty

Bg LHifed Press
WHITE PLAINS, NJ Y. July
9.-Bats went on a S3.448 bat in
the local jail. They kept pris-
oners awake. Prisoners COM
planned after they killed one
with an l8-inch wing spread.
The board Of supervisors de-
cided 70 install screens. And
the low bid was $S,448.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-07-09
THAT'S THREAT ENOUGH
Pick Me Up, or I'll Vote for Hoover
Wins Rides.
By United Press

BIZ United Press
DETROIT LAKES, MINI, July 9.
The worlds record hitch hiking
speed record was claimed today by
John Dahl, San Francisco, who said
he had made his way here in five
days.
Dahl credited slogan painted in
large white letters on his grip for
his success. The slogan read:
"Pick me up, or I will vote for
Hoover"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09

jor political party hope for a successful future. It matters little that the democrats in the main were opposing dry laws for many years (we don't include all democrats; we don't exclude all republieans). What counts today in winning an election IS votes and the republican party and its repre- sentatives are not going to be left in the cold when it comes to gathering in the votes.
 In commenting upon his renomination Senator Bingham said in part, T differ with him (Hoover). however. in one particular. We in Connecticut are very jealous of state rights We do not believe in having the Federal Government tell us what to do or how to do it. Public opinion in the cont munities can best, regulate restrictions on personal liberty. 1 am for the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and the imme- diate modification of the Volstead Act. :. ." So are we all in this state for that matter. We hope the voters keep in mind that for several sessions past all attempts to get the state on record as opposed to our wet laws have failed simply because of republican ob- structon. And the first vote the Lsgisla- ture finally passed against them was ss- cured through democratic efforts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09

A recent accident in Wallingford was caused by sleepiness upon the part of truck driver When questioned the operator re- vealed that he had been working for l4 hours steady. which is more than should be required of any person who is expected to drive along the public highways. If we aren't mistaken, in the past year the State Motor Vehicle Department waged war against the bus companies that were forcing drivers to remain at the wheel of their vehicles for lengthy periods without rest or relaxation. We think the, same ruling should apply to truck drivers especially those who do their driving during the night time. Companies should demand of their employees only reasonable service along these lines. Any driver who is compelled to op- crate truck or even a smaller vehicle for fourteen continuous hours constitutes men,
 ace on the highways. It is up to the author ities to indicate their opposition to such hours by checking up truck and bus lines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09
By RODNEY BUTCHER <NLA cow..ico VEpitopN

Washington. - New issues pop up at every session of congress, but fellow is annually astonished by the reappearance of nearly all the old ones.
 They have seldom been so heav- fly piled up as in the supply which is waiting for the forthcoming session. It is going to be one of those short sessions, beginning in December and automatically ter minated in March, so 1t Is already certain that large collection of hardy old issues will be left over for the congress which will be elected next November.
 The difficulty in the last long session was the fact that .emer- gency legislation, aimed at the de- precision and its effects, occupied most of the time and prevented the legislators from tackling va rious gobs of measures which they have, for years hoped to dispose of sooner or later.
 Extra Session Talk
 Emergency legislation may be with us again next winter in a big way, too. Additional legislation supplementing the Hoover program of business and unemployment re- lief is fairly certain to be neces- sary and if there is no appreciable rift in the economic clouds the sponsors of more drastic programs will be more vociferous than ever.
 Already one hears predictions that no matter who IS elected and inaugurated president, there will be an extra session after March 4,
 The Hoover moratorium on war debts and separations seems cer- tain to be one of the first issues raised in December. Payments, postponed through the presidents memorable action, are due to be resumed December 15. Revision and cancellation continue to be extremely unpopular words with nearly all candidates, but there is great doubt whether payments are going to be resumed On the old basis. It is an issue which realities of the situation are not admitted until afteN election.
 A New Wet Battle
 Among the other familiar issues will be prohibition, unemploy- ment relief, aid to agriculture, the world court, Philippine inde- pendence, banking and currency laws. veterans legislation, rail- road consultations, economy, gov ernment reorganization, holding companies, taxation, silver, Muscle Shoals and the navy building pro- gram. New issues bound to arise cannot now be forecast, but the St Lawrence waterway treaty will come before the senate.
 The intensity of the prohibition fight is expected to produce votes on modification and repeal, direct