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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-12
VAST JOB OF THE NRA

THE more one studies the program now
under way via the NRA. the more does it
become clear that tremendous amount Of
patience, good sense, and straightforward
executive ability are going TO be required Of
the host Of officials responsible for the pro-
grams success.
The sheer bulk Of work to be done. to be-
gin with, is appalling The blue eagles lieu
tenants at Washington are tackling one of
the most complex jobs ever undertaken by
any group of men on earth
Not least Of the dangers facing these men
is the chance that they simply may get tan
gled up in red tape.
Furthermore in working out a way of
beating the depression, it is quite likely that
policies will be laid down which will affect the
life of the nation for many years after the
depression has passed.
The NRA not only must find a workable
program for the present; it must find one
that will head us in some direction that we
are willing to follow more or less pcrma-
nently.
All in all 1t is an almost overwhelming
task. That the work so far has been done so
well is a good testimonial to the caliber of the
men who are on the job.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-12
PLENTY OF GOLD

A NY ONE who has been disturbed by the
fear that the nations currency was not
backed by an adequate supply of gold will
be relieved by news that the Federal Reserve
banks now hold more of the yellow metal
than at any other time during the year, and
more than at any time during the two pros
porous years preceding the 1929 collapse.
Holdings have increased during the year
by s40o,0OO000 TO reach a total Of $780,
100000 which is more than the reserve banks
have had at any other period during their
twenty years Of operation.
Total geld stocks of the country, which
includes amounts held by the treasury, are
s4,32o 100000.
1t may be puzzling to understand why,
with all the gold that is available, the coun-
try remains off the gold standard. Whatever
the answer is to that question, it is comfort
ing to know that the gold is there.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-12
|M.E.TracySays

TWO young scientists are setting out from
Il England to study conditions in the Tristan
da Cunha group of islands and, if possible, do
something to improve the lot of its 200 in
habitants
This group of islands is located in the South
Atlantic about 1000 miles west of the Cape Of
Good Hope and 1000 miles northeast Of Cape
Horn. 1t consists Of Tristan da Cunha with
area of about sixteen square miles; inaccessible.
with an area of some four square miles, and
Nightingale. with an area of one square mile,
together with a couple Of isets and some ex-
posed rocks.
Cough island. much larger than any of the
foregoing. is too far away from the group TO be
counted as one of its members
Tristan da Culha. with population OF some
200 is the only one Of these islands that can
be described as permanently Inhabited. Though
discovered in 1904 and visited by warships,
whalers or explorers quite frequently thereafter,
it first was selected as an abode by Thomas
Currie in 1910
Some months later an American named
Lambert and an American named Williams,
both of Salem. Mass. Joined Currie. with Lam
bert setting himself up owner and sovereign.
DURING the war of 1910, Tristan da Cunha
- was made base of operations by Amer
lean privateers. This annoyance caused the
British government to annex it by proclamation
as a dependency of the Cape Town colony in
1916. After that, the population increased grad
ually.
The island is of volcanic origin. circular in
shape and surrounded by high cliffs. except in
the northwest portion, where there is a plain
about a mile wide. two miles long. and more
than 100 fet above sea level.
A volcanic peak with fresh water lake in
its crater. occupies the center
Notwithstanding mild climate an abundant
rainfall and soil that was rich at the start. 200
people virtually have exhausted the resources Of
Tristan ola Cunha in but little more than one
century and the two scientists will try to get
them to move TO Inaccessible island where the
soil is in its virgin state
Outside of that they will study meteorological
conditions keep records. and gather such other
contribute lot by going into the social as we'll
as the economic history OF Tristan da Cunha
ISLANDS Of this character epitomize the hu-
i man problem not only as revealed BY ex-
hausted resources and poor living conditions, but
as illustrating the influence Of basic emotions
traits. appetites and conceptions
Here We have the struggle for existence re-
duced TO a sufficiently small scale and SUM-
Of accurate deductions.
Most Of our sociological studies are pitched
on too grand a scale, or deal with too COM
plcated conditions for us to be sure about the
facts. much less the conclusion, but islands like
Tristan da Cunha or Pitcairn should afford a
reliable laboratory.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-12
THE LITTLE FELLOW PAYS

INVESTIGATIONS of closed banks, which
4 are bringing to light some of the reasons
for their collapse, reflect considerable credit
on smaller borrowers for their integrity and
their business judgment
BY and large it seems TO have been the in
ability of banks to collect on a relatively
small number of big loans which pulled them
under. The so-called financiers, who required
huge sums of other peoples money to carry
on their operations, were the ones who left
the banks in the lurch.
The little fellows, in much larger per-
centage. stepped up to the line and paid off.
The condition was part and parcel of the
era of frenzied finance, with its unwarranted
expansions and its gigantic deals for which
depositors now are paying.
Current revelations should do much to in
dictate to bankers where they safely can farm
out their depositors funds
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BE WATCHFUL, BE FAIR
be secured.

THERE were profteers during the World
= war and there will be selhshness. unfair
ness. and greed while the nation makes war
on depression and unemployment.
There were deplorabIe examples of hate
and intolerance at home while We fought for
the worlds freedom in foreign lands. and this
new war will bring forth similar cruelties and
injustices.
The people have suffered for four years
and when they see an opportunity TO end the
distress. some may lose their heads.
That's why a local organization is being
perfected to enforce the national industrial
recovery act in a fair, orderly. and sane
manner.
There must not be undue haste to act,
nor unnecessary slowness in taking action.
False claims of compliance should be ex-
posed. and prohteering in the guise of pa
triotism should be condemned.
Firms that add a few clerks and then ad-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-12
THE NAVAL RACE STARTS

TNHE clang of hammers in American ship
yards is about to sound at louder faster
pitch than We have heard in years Across the
Pacific in the shipyards of Japan an equally
accelerated changing is about to begin.
Unless all signs fail. these two nations pres
emily Will be embarked upon a naval building
race Of the traditional type in spite of treaties,
gentlemens agreements. or any other forms Of
restraint
It is very easy for an American to deplore
this trend No one who remembers the out
come of the worlds last great naval building
race-between England and Germany-can be
blamed for dreading the advent of q new one.
But it is not nearly so easy to say just how
this race is to be avoided.
Your pacifSt OF course. will remark that
the way to avoid a race OF this kind is to
build no more warships under any circum-
stances: to let the other chap lay down as
many keels as he chooses and to pare your
own establishment down year after year Sc
cure in the knowledge that you yourself aren't
going to war. no matter what happens
But it isn't likely that many Americans will
indorse this plan. The world still is a peril
ously disturbed and supplemented planet:
international policies still have way Of col
Hiding head-on. in spite Of all We can do to
prevent it: and while war may be a most cost
" and waSteful way Of settling disputes. the
world does not vet seem to have reached the
point at which it can assure itself that war
will be no more
In short. America has very solid reasons
for maintaining a strong navy. and a gov
eminent which failed TO do so properly could
be called Short-sighted. And the same thing
doubtless be said of the Japanese.
Which leaves us. perhaps right where we
started-except that it all underlineS the
heavy responsibility which rests on the shoul-
6erS Of the statesmen OF the two nations.
There are. after all. more reasons for the
United States and Japan to be friendly than
there are for them TO be enemies
This country is Japans best customer:
Japan in turn. buys heavily from the United
States. and the development Of Japan'S ASiatic
conqueSts logically should open still larger
markets to American manufacturers.
AS both nations prepare for trouble. it
should be possible for their statesmen to work
out way whereby they could continue TO live
in peace.
Self-interest on both sides of the Pacific
dictates such course
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-12
Lead Poisoning Dangerous in Industry

T FAD is one of the most widely
L. used substances in industrial
work Of ali types. 1t is, however, at
the same time one of the most
poisonous substances with which
human beings come in contact.
1t may get into the body through
the digestive tract. through the
lungs, or through the skin.
Recently DR.. c. H. Gehrmann has
outlined the preventive measures
used in Du Pont plants to make
certain that employees are not in
jured by lead.
Before a worker enters a plant he
is given a complete examination,
including history of his previous
working life. 1t must, of course. be
established that he has not pre-
viously been in contact with sources
of lead poisoning.
InaSmuch as work in the vicinity
OF lead may be dangerous, it is not
well TO put into service any en-
ploye who already may have fairly
large amounts of lead in his sys-
TEN.
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President Hoover proposed to do 1T by inches.

President Hoover proposed TO do II by inches,
and made matters worse in some respects.
There seems to be no sufficient excuse now
for keeping American troops there for four
teen more months. against the Will Of the
Haitians. But at least definite time has
been fixed in good faith. The tricky provi-
sions by which the military occupation could
be extended at the will of the state depart
ment which caused Haiti to reject the last
treaty, are absent from the new agreement.
OF course. the American financial adviser
general and deputy are 10 remain. But their
dictatorial powers are to be modified. More
over, the American loan. which is the excuse
for Haitian bondage is not 10 be extended be-
yond 1874. when retirement Of the outstand-
ing series will be completed.
Unfortunately the method used in putting
this agreement into operation is not as good
as the agreement itself. It is. in fact. treaty.
AS such, it should be passed upon by the
American and Haitian senates
But to prevent the natural operation of
democfatic procedure. the two governments
have resorted to the device of calling this an
executive agreement instead of treaty. So
there will be no need Of ratification.
Obviously. this is a dangerous precedent.
1t is a reversal of the American constitutional
system of checks and balances, system which
must be maintained if the people are to have
a voice in foreign affairs and the issues of
peace and war.
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Just for q Handicop
4 NTI-TANfNfANY & n >

A NTI-TAMMANY S p a K e r S
L A might do well to 90 on the
stump blind-folded and TO insist on
being turned about three times be-
fore delivering the first dart. other
wise, how could anybody miss?
I never have known anybody who
was enthusiastic about OBrien. I
am aware that he will get some
votes. but these viii be delivered out
Of habit necessity, or in the hope Of
fair rewards. Even the most ardent
Tammany man Will admit in
private conversation that he regards
the standard bearer Of his organiza-
ton in the present campaign as an
old dodo
But Tammany is cynical and 10
has decided 10 conduct a sort Of
psychological test II is going 20
undertake 70 find out whether the
voting public Of the great and
glorious American metropolis is not
just a little dumber than John
O'Brien.
think Tammany is wrong. I re-
fuse 70 believe that We are as bad
as all that Who wants some TWO
to one on Fiorello La Guardia?
Copyright. 1893. BIZ The Tines
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-12
It Seems
to Me
: By HAYWOOD BRoUN

NEW YORK. Aug I2-Fiorcllo
~ Ia Guardia has the right idea.
I think. in organizing first and
talking later.
Most political campaigns are too
long. The telling point scored in
the middle Of August is very likely
10 be forgotten on the first Tuesday
after the first Monday in Noyem-
Der.
know what am talking about.
because I ran for Office once and I
began running more than three
months before election day II fact.
I ran more furiouSly IN early Au-
gust than at any other time.
You see. I was the only per
son on the track. Some Of my op-
ponentS had not even been nom
mated. Or, If they were. they kept
the matter secret.
I remember very we'll my first
meeting with my Democratic adj
verSary Magistrate Louis BrodSkv.
was sitting in a small automobile
trying to think up some phrase or
word 10 use in my nightly rounds
when a man who was passing by
stopped and asked. Isn't your name
Brom?"
l leaped agilely from the car in
the hope that here at last was
voter who could be converted 70 the
cause In fact, as were shaking
hands. I think I said. why not help
us 10 turn the rascals out?' But
my new-found acquaintance replied
mildly. I'm your Democratic oppo-
nent. Louis Brodsky. I Just wanted
10 say Hello
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-12
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

vance prices 10 to so per cent are nc aiding
the people or helping the cause.
Factories that have kept going during the
last four years, discharging no employees,
should not be censured if they can not add
workers at this time.
Business men who have paid fair wages at
all times should be recognized and given more
credit than sweatshops that are forced TO do
their duty now.
This means that the prodigal son doesn't
deserve all the glory and all the good things
at the feast.
The man who has been faithful to his
country and TO his fellow-man when times
were bad should get some credit as well as
the one who is forced to reform.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-12
BY DR.. MORRIS FIsHBEIN
Editor Journal Of the American Medi-
cal Association OF Hvgeia. the
Health Magazine.

1t also is desirable that employees
who are to work around hazardous
clements should be amenable to
teaching Of cleanliness and sani-
tation. The careless. the irrespon-
sible and the smart aleck never
should be permitted TO work in con-
tact with dangerous chemicals.
1t is one Of the rules Of this cor
poration that women and all appli-
cants under 81 years of age are ex-
Guided from work with lead. II
also is necessary that all those sub
ject TO disturbances Of the bowels
be eliminated.
The blood must be studied, to
make certain that it is free from the
typical stippling appearance Of the
red blood cells commonly associated
with lead poisoning. In a well-regu-
lated industrial plant. examinations
are made every three weeks to de-
termine whether employees are an-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-12
Merely Courtesy Call

TN afraid my face fell palpably
l. when I learned that here was
merely courtesy rather than ardent
support The judge tried to ease
my disappointment by adding
When this cruel war is over. cant
We 60 somewhere some time and
have a drink? I know a speak
easy"
Your honor I answered earn
estly, Il know two or maybe three.
and need we wait until after cleo
ton day?"
But my Democratic opponent was
being investigated at the time and
had to rush away to see Samuel
Seabury. while I was booked ON
seven different street corners. That
was the last time We met informally
until after the ballots had been cast
and We both went down to defeat
Brodsky trailing by 600 votes and
Broun by a bangup third. $4,000 be-
hind.
During the next few weeks we
never met save in 1.-THE presence of
audiences. and at such times I barred
my teeth, shock an accusing right
hand in Brodskys face and called
him, My rival-the candidate of
Tammany Hall"
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sorbing lead and also the degree and
severity Of lead absorption.
Whenever a worker begins to show
even a slight change in digestive
powers. loses weight, or shows con-
siderable reduction in number Of
red blood cells and red coloring mat
ter in the blood, he is removed from
contact with lead.
The two major problems in the
handling of lead in industry are
control of dust and of fumes. Now
adays there are suitable respiratory
masks and exhaustion devices and
similar mechanical developments
which aid in keeping the worker
away from lead
In connection with these devices.
however, it is well that all factory
rooms be kept clean, that floors and
equi pment be washed down, and
that under circumstances which do
not permit Of the use Of water,
vacuum cleaning be applied
Doctor Gehrmann points out that
dry sweepings can undo all the good
accomplished by months Of careful
observation and sanitary control.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-12
SATURDAY Auo. u. 1919
THE time has come in the recovery drive
u when success or failure is up to rs

THE time has come in the recovery drive
Il when success or failure is up to us.
The strategy has been planned. the ma
chinery set in motion. We must help ourselves
now, II we are to be helped at all. The way
we spend our money now-today and tomor-
row and for the next few weeks-will cast
the balance between employment. decent
wages and recovery. or unemployment. starva-
ton. and chaos.
In spite OF Americans long training In self
government it is somewhat hard to realize
that we as individuals can be of such supreme
importance now in this time of economic
crisis. We have become accustomed to feeling
that We were helpless puppets where economic
matters we're concerned-that mysterious
forces beyond our control determined whether
or not We should eat.
Today this is not true Our fate is in our
own hands. A people that despises the dole
that glories in working its own way out Of its
own difficulties, has its supreme opportunity
TO demonstrate the strength Of this deter
mination.
The woman with a shabby dress and worn
heels and a market basket occupies a position
of unique Importance in the economic world
that few important" people have had in the
past.
Recovery Administrator Hugh Johnson
says
The public must buy now.
1T must buy under the blue eagle and it
must buy to the full of its reasonable and
prudent needs. To support increased wages
there must DE increased business. To get in
creased business there must be increased
buying.
Increased wages depend upon increased
buying and we can't have one without the
other and that is as certain as that two and
two make four.
The point about buying under the blue
eagle is just as certain and Just as simple.
Increased wages come from blue eagle en-
ployers only. Blue eagle employers can not
continue increased wages if public patronage
goes to their competitors Failure to support
the blue eagle is failure to support increased
wages and unemployment"
The blue eagle can not lead dumb in
different. or greedy people to the promised
land. It can not save by force those who
don't want to be saved
But the blue eagle can show the way to a
people with enough intelligence and will to
march behind it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-12
Maybe 1t Wasn't Chance
7 ALWAYS have wondered whether

I ALWAYS have wondered whether
Il it was mere chance which
brought the magistrate past our
campaign car upon that fateful
night. Perhaps there was design in
1t. The meeting robbed me Of much
necessary fire.
l never had any trouble in de-
nouncing Ruth Pratt. or. rather.
Ruth Baker Pratt. as I insisted on
calling her. Somehow. whenever I
get very mad at anybody. I always
take pains TO look up his or her
middle name
With no more than a light touch
on the shoulder I could open both
eyes, shake myself a little. and 60
straight into a most scathing in
dictment of Ruth Baker Pratt. Per-
haps 1t wasn't very effective. for.
after all. She was the lady who won
the election. But it was soul-sat-
iSfying. just the same.
In the case of Brodskv I didn't
fare so well. I couldn't put my back
ana shoulders INTO II when l de-
nounced him. because I always re-
membered that he had very pleas
ant manners and that he knew a
speakeaSy I don't think Ruth Baker
Pratt even knew a speakeasy.
! am not going TO run for any
thing this year II is possible that
l never may run again Nobody has
been urging me. But, like the old
fire horse, I have heard the bell. I
would like to feel the harness
around my neck again.
There certainly should be no
great amount of trouble in denounc-
ing Mayor O'Brien. The only thing
that might stay anybody's hand
would be the thought that possibly
attacking Mayor O'Brien is a little
like cunning for tethered barn
doors.
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So They Say

I have no doubt that when pro-
hibition is repealed. the easy
money" men will be making 1t out
of kidnapping Copeland,
senate committee on racketeering.
Runaway prices would eat up con-
sumption power while it is aborn-
ing; we will not tolerate them. Nor
will below-cost selling do any good.
General Hugh S. Johnson, ma
tional recovery administrator.
One must be sane to think
clearly, but one can think deeply
and be quite insane. The scientists
of today think deeply instead Of
clearly-Nikola Tesla. veteran in
ventor.
The common people care nothing
for the beautiful on the contrary.
they have a powerful passion for
the hideous.-H. L. Mencken, author
and critic
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-12
NEW USE FOR A STADIUM

THOSE who have found something slightly
grotesque in the way American univer-
stiles have spent vast sums on mammoth
football stadia doubtless will be interested to
read of the new use which authorities at Ohio
State university have found for their insttu-
tons tremendous amphitheater.
One of the towers of this vast plant. it is
announced. will be turned into mems dor
mitory this fall to provide room and board
for rs students at minimum cost. Rooms will
be available at an exceptionally cheap rate,
with meals at a correspondingly low figure;
and President George w. Rightmire says that
this is being done to enable men of good
scholarship and good character to attend the
university in spite of the depression
To the critics of "overemphasis' in college
football it probably will be gratifying to dis
cover an instance in which a stadium is going
to perform genuinely useful collegiate func-
ton.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-12

TINE other day Wiley Post came
u back 10 Maysville, OKLA
hometown boy become world hero.
Two Of the happiest people TO give
him welcome were Mr.. and Mrs. w.
F. Post Sr.. his parents.
Doubtless they were delighted. but
also a little surprised. Parents
usually are astonished when their
children perform spectacular feats.
have no way Of knowing. but I
can imagine there have been many
times during past years when Papa
and Mama Post were plenty worried
over Wiley. Probably they have dis
cussed, with misgivings, his crazy
desire to fiyse