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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-08
HAMMOND, ELKHART
TEACHERS PAY CUT

Northern Indiana Cities to Slash
Wages 10 to rs Per Cent.
BIZ United Press
HAMMOND, Ind, April 8-Re-
auctions amounting to $185,674 will
be made in salaries of Hammond
school teachers, effective July l, it
was announced by the board of edu-
cation. They will include cuts rang
ing from 10 to 25 per cent.
Nineteen teachers, all instructors
in special subjects, will be dismissed.
ELKHART, Ind, April "a 10
per cent cut in salary of all Elkhart
school teachers was announced to-
day by j. F. Wiley, superintendent
Of schools.
Wiley pointed out that 1t is the
first time teachers pay has been re-
duced in Elkhart, although custom
airy raises were omitted last year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-08
RICH AGAINST
POOR ISSUE IN
TAX BILL FIGHT
LevieS on Wealthy, Even
Higher Than Those
Fought by Mills, Asked.
BY LYLE c. WILSON
Unlked Press stan Correspondent

WASHINGTON, April s.-The
senate tax dispute is developing into
a struggle of rich man against poor
man.
Progressive Republicans and
Democrats are forming a poor
mans coalition" to seek levies on
the wealthy even higher than those
which Treasury Secretary Ogden L..
Mills condemned as semi Socialistic
and virtually confiscatory.
Mills, leading the battle against
higher taxes on the rich, has a ire
mendous fortune. His yacht is new.
large and luxurious. AS part owner
of the Wheatley stable, he combines
sport with craftsmanship.
Norris Poor Mans Agent
One-of his leading senate antag-
onists in the controversy over eco,
no0ic theories is Senator George
w. Norris Rep., Neb)-a street car
rider, who probably has not been
OH a private yacht in all his life.
The secretary says the As per cent
maximum estate tax in the revenue
bill must come down to Is per cent,
or the capitalistic system will be
imperiled.
Norris says the rate must go up.
Likewise with surtaxes on large in
comes.
Back-benchers of both parties are
organizing to turn out the pockets
of some lti-miliionaires, despite
inSiStence of their leaders that little
revenue is available in the high
brackets because depression has cut
incomes.
Norris would give very liberal
exemptions" from inheritance taxes
to permit families to be provided
for even in luxury"
Want Surtaxes Up
But after that" he said, st
would impose high taxes-a rate
between rs and 100 per cent in ex-
cess Of $100,O0O,OOO would be about
right"
Senator Tom Connally Dem.,
Tex is preparing an amendment
for maximum surtax of so per
cent on incomes above 100000.
Senator George McGill (Dem.,
Kan) said he favored 10 to 80 per
cent levies on incomes above
$1,O00,000. The rate now in the
bill is 40 per cent on everything
over 100000.
Progressives agree they have a
worthy foeman in Mills. Alfred E.
Smith once described him as the
ableSt man he ever campaigned
against in New York. Smith beat
Mills for the governorship.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-08
BY BEN STERN


A S members of the Indiana Re-
IA publican Editorial Association
come into the city today for their
meeting, they probably will see
Big Jim Watson with his arm
around the shoulders of Little Ar
thur Robinson and the latter with
his arm encircling the waist of the
former.
A pretty picture-just like the
Gold Dust Twins, but it's only art
1T doesn't mean anything.
The jealousy with which a sem
ator regards his colleague is inher-
ent, traditional, and, according to
some, even natural
In the affair of Watson and Rob-
inson, it is the latter who is con-
sumed by the "green-eyed monster, .
as the movie titles have it.
1t is the natural jealousy of a
petty politician for big, lumber
ing, genial, good-hearted chap, who.
no matter how bad and silly his
mistakes and actions may be, is at
least not small in his contacts and
thinking.
Aside from this, however, Jim as
the senior senator and G.. O. P.
leader, to use an inelegant phrase,
hogs the limelight." And Little
Arthur doesn't like being obscured
in his shadow
Little Arthur would like to be the
Senior senator" and would give an
eye tooth to be G. o. P. leader,
which heaven forefend. More than
anything else, Indiana's great mis-
take wants the limelight.
Little Arthur, they tell me, regards
himself as a child of destiny and.
ludicrously enough, a second Albert
Beveridge.
To assert his independence, from
time to time, ne gets off the Repub-
lican reservation md casts vote
with the progressives, but never on
any important issue.
Outwardly, Big Jim and Little
Arthur are pals. Actually, they are
bound together ony by "the cohesive
power, of public plumber"
The casual observer will never
guess the mutual feeling of distrust.
The little fellow refers to Jim as
the old MASTER but when he does
so there is more affectation than
affection in his tone. He tells how
all the boys have to go down the
line this year to see that the Serv-
ices of the odd master" are saved
Tor the senate and nation - then
"conf1dentially," he predicts that
watson VIII run several thousand
votes behind Hoover in Indiana.
jim believes that it is no longer
good politics to play the Ku-Klux
Khan game, but Little Arthur still
thinks it is a burning issue.
From time to time the respective
county chairmen suggest non-pro-
testantS for federal appointees. So
long as they are regular in their
Republicanism, Jim doesn't care
what church they attend.
Not so with Little Arthur. And
the result is, the record reveals,
that not since Robinson came 10 the
senate has a non-Protestant been
named to federal job in the state.
The best thing that can be said
about the pair is that Robinson is
the only man in the senate who
really makes Jim Watson look like
a statesman.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-08
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CURIOSITY KILLED CAT;
JAILS HOLDUP SUSPECT
Man Following Cop Around
Nabbed for Store Robbery.

Man Following Cop Around is
Nabbed for Store Robbery.
By United Press
CANTON, ILL.,, April s. - John
Woods curiosity had not killed him
today, but it did result in his being
jailed as a robbery suspect.
Woods, 81, became interested in
a police investigation of fight at
an oil station, and followed the
officers around. One of them sud-
denly remembered that a man
answering Woods description was
wanted in connection with store
robbery at Lewistown.
AS a result, Woods and Carl Dut-
ton were held at county Jail when
part of the alleged stolen lner-
chandise was found in automobiles
owned by them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-08
KING OF SIAM FULLY
OVER EYE OPERATION
By United Press

By United Press
NEW YORK, April 8.-The king
of Siam completely has recovered
from the operation performed on
his eye when he visited the United
States year ago, according to
Colonel Philip A. Moore, president
of the Trail Riders of the Canadian
Rockies, who returned from a
round-the-world trip today aboard
the Canadian Pacific liner Empress
of Britain.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-08
Expedition in Brazil JungIes

~ NtttHtt NtTLICt
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va, April g.
The Ulrich expedition to South
America, under leadership of Otto
w. Ulrich, is pushing its way into
the jungles of Brazil, it is indicated
by a report Just received here by
DIR. william Mosely Brown. The re-
port was started from the expedition
camp at Chaco ell Gran, Paraguay,
Dec. 2, 1881, and carried here by
runner. native cart, river launch and
ocean steamer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-08
FARM BOARD ON TRIAL
House Foes Seek to Abolish 1t by
Eliminating Funds.

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, April 8.-The
federal farm board was on trial for
its life in the house today, with its
foes seeking to abolish it by elimi-
mating its $1,0O000O annual appro-
priation.
Opponents of the board rallied to
support the Vinson amendment
which would cut the boards funds
from the independent offices appro-
priation bill and transfer its func-
tions to the department of agricul-
ture.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-08
Finds $1,000 Ring in Junk

BIZ UnItcd Press
ST. LOUIS, April 8.-Ely Kolker,
examining rubbish in a junk yard
here, found ring. He took it to
police who discovered it was worth
more. than $1,000 and today were
attempting to locate the owner
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-08
Boy Hero Kills Mad Dog

By United Press
CANTON, ILL.,, April S.-When a
mad dog attacked Mary Radosevic,
Z, Joseph Starcevich, Is, came to the
child's rescue, fought off the beast
and killed it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23

An airport is under construction at Gogama to provide supplies for the afr service in the northern ons tario mining district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
WEATHER EXPERTS TESTIFY IN $2, 300 SUIT
MYSTERY ABOUT
 CATS AND DOGS
Felines Found Dead and Canines Missing From
 Their Usual Haunts
CAUSE NOT KNOWN

There seems to be many com- 4plaints about missing house dogs. Whether this is due to the animals catching the spring fever and go- ing on long tours or that some smart fellows are spfriting them away and making a little money at the business is not known, but in any case there is noticeable absence of dogs in places where recently they were more numerous than some wished to see them. Good dogs are scarce, and those who are fortunate enough to have them do not want to lose them, Whatever the cause of the trouble, it is certain that many strange dogs are seen about the streets the past few weeks, and no trace has been found of others.
 The same thing is true of cats. Felines have been found dead re- gently about dooryards and bore no signs of having been killed by. dogs or in any other way which usually leaves marks of assault. An ex-. pert on the feline family and their diseases states that 1t is not un- usual for a cat to be seized with an attack of pneumonia and die with in a few hours. Anyway, regard less of the cause of missing canines and felines, there are those who believe we have too many of them in Waterbury and take the ground that we could spare a great many more. This view of the case is not held by lovers of house pets. The cat fills an important place about the house, and pussy that remains on the veranda should not be blamed for members of her family who deprives the neighbor-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
Tyler Disagrees With Walker On
 Amount Of Snow
Claims But Half an Inch Fell on Day Involving Ac- cident to Mrs Edna Oakes- City Prognosticator
 Alleges Twice as Much Came Down

Mrs oakes asks $2,500 damages against the Green line company for injuries she claims she suf- fered when she slipped on an al- legged ice covered trolley step in Exchange place. Both sides in the case brought expert weather men to tell of the amount of snow that fell that day.
 James Walker who keeps the records of the temperature, snow and rain falls for the city, said an inch of snow had fallen while Bob Tyler, Wolcott's famous son, said a half inch was the amount. Before he left the stand Bob said the city could expect four more snow storms.
 Others who testified were Her. bert c. Fenn, who keeps the cli- matic records for the New Haven railroad; William J. Pape and Harvey Brown, Waterbury Repub- lican publisher and reporter re- spectively, who keep the weather reports for that organ.
 Attorney James M. Lynch and Attorney J. Gregory Lynch appear. for the plaintiff. Attorney John H. Cassidy and Attorney William T. Keavney, Jr, appear for the de. fendant. The case is expected to be completed as far as testimony Is concerned this afternoon. The jury will probably get 1t for de- liberation tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
Easter Pageant at
 First Church
Historical Sketch 10 Be Presented Sunday Ait
 ernOOn at 5 O'Clock

A new pageant, written especial 1y for production in the First church, will be offered to the community, by those who com posed the cast for the impressive Christmas pageant.
 The theme is historical, being based upon the four Gospels, us- ing the Biblical phraseology with interpretative sentences to main- tain the continuity. After the pre- lude, which will be announced later, the musical numbers will proceed from Stainer's March to Calvary,"-from "The Crucifixion" on through highly selective group of Easter anthems and or- gan numbers as the story unfolds, concluding with the famous Hell lelujah chorus.
 After the resurrection is repre- sented three anthems on the Light of the World will be sung by the double quartet, as young men and women, impersonating disciples and angels, light up the entire church with candles, placed in all of the windows, on the balcony and in the choir.
 As with the Christmas Pageant which 50 many Waterburians at- tended, the pageant likewise giv- en for all Christians, Protestant and Catholic, who love the Easter music and are inspired by the Easter message of the Risen Christ.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23

A statue of Sir Ernest Shackle- ton, the Polar explorer, has just been, erected outside the Royal Geographical Society's headquar- ters, London,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
$17,997 Award
 in Di Blasi Case
Supreme Court of Errors
 Upholds Legal Award

An award of $17,997.s1 in favor of Attorney J. Warren Upson, ad. ministrator of the estate of Fran cesca DiBlasi, against Frank and Anna DiBlasi, is upheld in a deci- sion handed down yesterday by the supreme court of errors. That amount was awarded the adminis- trator by Judge Frederick M. Peasley in superior court when the case was tried last year. Judge Peasley also gave two weeks to Anna DiBlasi to deed over Griggs street property to the administra- tor. This is also upheld by the supreme court.
 Frank DiBlasi deeded the prop erty to his wife, Anna in 1926 two years after his mother died in Italy. He made the conveyance through his power of attorney, given by his mother, Francesca, who ordiginally owned the proper ty. The administrator alleged that power of attorney ceased with the death of Francesca. This is also upheld by the supreme court.
 Attorney Upson was named ad. ministrator of Francesca's estate when no will was submitted. It was explained that her will was taken to Italy and was there when she died. The relative who had the will refused to give it up. The su- preme court states the rights of Frank, the defendant. as an heir. are not considered because they are not at issue. His rights will be fully protected in the settlement of his mothers estate in the pro- bate court, the high court points out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
NAUCATUCK Republican Town
 Chairman Renamed
Entire Committee Returned to Office Erwin Grant Is
 Borough Ping.Pong Champion

ons and Patrick II. Began are put ting in many extra hours every day now in going over the borough books for the fiscal year which ends on March 31. When the auditors complete their work, the annual borough report will be submitted to the printers so that 1t will be available to the freemen of the borough previous to the an- nual borough election to be held in May.
 Condition sun Critical
 The condition of Patrolman John Lawlor of Hoadiey street, member of the local police de- partment who was operated upon Monday in the Waterbury hospital, after being suddenly stricken Sun day night at his home was report ed to still be critical this morning.
 Borough Board Meeting
 Further consideration of the budget for the coming year will be given by the board of warden and burgesses when they meet to- morrow night in the borough court room for an adjourned meeting. It Is also expected that the board will award the garbage contract at to- morrow nights session. At the board meeting last week several Of the budget items were taken up and discussed. These included the school budget, the police budget, charity department budget and the fire apartment budget.
 Death of Chester J. Nowocinski
 Chester J. Nowocinski. 19. of 31 Prospect street died yesterday in the Waterbury hospital where he had been a patient for several weeks. He Is survived by his par ents and several brothers and sis- ters. The deceased was an em- ploye of the U. s. Rubber com: pany. The funeral will be held Thursday morning from his home at 9:30 o'clock and at 10 o'clock from St Hedwigs church where requiem high mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in St James, cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
Elks' Minstrel Show
 Committee Meet Friday

A meeting of the committee in charge of the Elks' minstrel show to be given April 7th in connection with the installation of newly elect
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
ANTHONY POLLETTA
 PAID FINE OF $1O

Anthony Polletta, 42, of 364 North Main street was fined $100 this morning for violation of the gambling laws. Polletta was found in possession of a gambling ma chine when his place of business was visited by the police few days ago. On payment of the $I00 and the signing of Q waiver of owner- ship Polletta had the charge nolled today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
Work To Start On
 Foot and Bridle Path

Work on the construction of a foot and bride path on the old Wa terbury- Woodbury trolley line is expected to start as soon as weather permits. Chairman VII. liam M. Harris of the unemploy- ment committee has announced that labor will be furnished pro- vided consent of the state highway department Is secured. The state highway department is also to fur- nish Q supervisor for the work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
Motor Vehicle E1earine
 Tuesday, March

A motor vehicle hearing win be held in the police court room TueE day morning, March go, pt 1o;34 o'clock. The following persons have been cited to appear: Harry Mc- Laushiin, 6l Fox street; Giovanni Pitro, 22 .Pembegton street, both of this city; Paul H. Klimpke, Main street, Watertown; Peter Schloslxy, 30 Munson avenue and Louis E. Ringsted, 31 Porter street, both of Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23

ed officers win be held this Friday night at s:so o'clock in the lodge rooms. Gene 0viatt, director of the show, has called the meeting and the following committee mem bers are expected to be present: George Ryan, stage manager; Charles Ahearn,. electrical effects; Charles Fitzpatrick, costumes; Clin McHale, makeup; Walter Ahearn, music. and Louis Wirzinger and Joseph DiPietro. printing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23

Several we'll known weatlier prognosticators including Bob Ty- Ter of Wolcott and Jim Walker, city hall expert, filed to the wit- ness stand in the common pleas court to testify as to weather con- ditions on December. 24, 1880, in connection with the civil action of Mrs Edna Oalses against the Wa terbury- -Milldale Tramway Co, which is being tried before Judge Edward J. Finn and a jury. The weather question appears to be one of the important points on which the case hinges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23

hood of the melody of many de- llghtful eonkbirds. The same is true of the intelligent dog. 1t is not responsible for the vicious cur that makes a practice of an- moving pedestrians and is a mem ace to children on the way to school and going on errands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
Lyle O. Mills Speaker
 at Y. M. C. A. Forum

The speaker tonight at the cen- tral Y. M. c. A. Forum in the east lobby at s:30 will be Lyle o. Mills. Mir Mills who is at present a resi- dent at the Y. M. c. A. has been flyer since 1914 and Is an author ity on all phases of aviation. His topic tonight will be Aviation To- day." and he will discuss the Past and Future Uses of the AirpIane.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-07-29
RINK BENEFIT DANCE IS
 SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR

The rink benefit dance given Saturday evening at Redmen's hall by the Reliance Company shrimp pickers under the supervision of Mrs. Joseph Sumption. was a most enjoyable affair. Music was fur nished by Fred Choquette's orchestra whose members were relieved at in tervals by Paul Galang's Filipino orchestra with little Maggie Eyon at the piano. Joseph Sumption, Jr., acted as floor manager, and Mrs. Queenie Bontrager as cashier. The net proceeds of the dance amounted to $55 and will be used to help furnish the kitchen of the new Alaska Native Brotherhood build ing. A number of the shrimp pick CTS are members of the Alaska Native Sisterhood.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-07-29
ALABAMA MAN GIVES LOCAL APPLICATION TO
 DEBT CANCELLATION

Since the World War we have heard much about debt cancella- tion, says the Union-Banner of Clan ton, Alabama. The reference has been to debts the European coun- tries owe Uncle Sam. Now comes J. Wiley Littlejohn, former mer- chant of Clanton, who makes an announcement about debt cancella- tion that will be very readily un- derstood, and no doubt highly ap- preciated, by quite a number of peo- pie in this neck of the woods.
 MT. Littlejohn states that there are about three hundred people scat tered over the country around Clan ton, who owe him money in amounts ranging from a nickle to a hun dred dollars. q propose to cancel the whole thing" said MT. Little john, "and I want you to publish it in the paper I don't want anybody to feel like I am a rich man and can live without money I am in lad circumstances, financially, just like everybody else. These three hundred people owe me about four .housand dollars for merchandise sold them out of my store.
 T feel that they are not able to
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-07-29

nay it. And do not want to be worried about trying to collect it. Maybe it will help tighten the bur den on some of them, at least, if they know their obligations to me are settled. For that reason have determined to make the public statement that all the accounts owing to me are considered cancel led.
 Tn connection with this state ment, I want to add that I hope in the future, when those who owe me money will meet me with a smile, and not with a frown. They are my friends. and I want them to con- tinue to be my friends, and want them to be cheerful when I meet them"
 This action of MT. Littlejohn is new departure, it would seem. But he reminds us that it is a very, very old custom. Somewhere, some time back in the past, he says there was a country where the custom was for creditors to declare all debts cancelled every seventh year. He says that custom is the beginning of the bankrupt laws, as we have them to-day.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-07-29
HERE FROM GEORGIA

Theodore S. Baker, manager of Coleman's General Hardware and Farming Implements Company, of Eastman, Georgia, arrived in Wran- gell recently to visit his brother, Shirley A. Baker, and family for the rest of the summer.
 This Is MT. Bakers first trip west and his first extended vaca- tion for a number of years. He is very much impressed with what he has seen of Alaska and is glad to be missing the hot weather of the states.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-07-29
CATHOLIC CHURCH

July 31. The Eleventh Sunday after
 Pentecost. St. Ignatius of Loyola,
 Founder of the Society of Jesus 7,30 a. m. Communion Mass. 10. a. m. Parish Mass. Monday: St Peters Chains. Friday: First Friday of the Month
 Usual Devotions in honor of the
 Sacred Heart Saturday: The Transfiguration of
 our Lord. Daily Mass at 7:15.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-07-29

Mining is active in the Hot Springs district west of Fairbanks according 10 Edward Dahl em- ployed by the Northern Commer- cial Company at Hot Springs who recently arrived in Fairbanks. In the Eureka area Ben Brock is op- erating the property of the M. $. Gill estate with crew of six men,
 ]. R. Frank and Company have a slightly larger crew and Farmer and Jones are working in the same district. Considerable prospecting is being done J. J. Gixen is build ing ditch on the upper end of Eureka. In the Tofty country there are several outfits, among them Hanson and Albrecht and Arthur LaRue. Several prospectors are above the Holitna Hot Springs.