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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-13
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES
U. S. MUST PREPARE

A NY one who bothers to look at the state
IA of affairs in Europe these days must feel
inclined to thank God for the Atlantic ocean.
Not even in the first months Of 1914 was
there more widespread expectation of a gen.
eral European war at an early date. Almost
no one now seems to doubt that a war is COM
ing; the only question seems to be, "When?"
The Atlantic ocean is wide, and this con-
tinent is physically far removed from the scene
of these European troubles. But the distance
isn't as great as it might be, for al that.
Canada, in 1914, and the United States, in
1917, learned that they could be called on to
send their young men overseas to die in quar-
rels that were purely European-quarrels in
the making of which the new world had had
no hand, and from whose solution it could
expect no direct benefits.
Today, consequently, with the war clouds
drifting high over the European horizon, the
one question in which most of us are inter-
ested is simply, IF a new European war comes,
how can we keep out of it?"
Perhaps the best answer is the remark that
the way to keep out of a war is to keep out of
1t; IN other words, that we can not be drawn
into a European conflict if we make up our
minds definitely, in advance, that we are not
going to be entangled in it on either side.
Such a policy might call for a stricter con-
ception of neutrality than we observed before.
We could not permit our country to be
made a happy hunting ground for propa-
gandists, as it was in 1915 and 1916. We
could not permit our financial resources to be
used as a reservoir for war loans for either set
of combatants. We could not turn our indus
tries into manufactures for munitions of war.
1t might be hard to follow such a policy.
The pressure would be tremendous. But we
need only look back to the World war to un-
derstand what. the consequences of failure to
follow it might be.
If and when a new war comes to Europe, it
will be of the highest Importance to civiliza-
ton that one great nation remain at peace.
And if we are going to maintain our neutral
ity, the present moment is not too early a time
to start making up our minds.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-13
I S0hoLEy disapprove of 9Ohat y0N sag and 1OiU
defend to the death your right to sag 5t-VoltGire.

surfing smile and a friendly "How-
do-you -do?"
Now, I do not mean to say that
all bankers are robbers, but I do
say that the banker who speculateS
with the peoples money or in any
way permits his bank to become in
solvent and unsound and at the
same time continues to accept de-
posts, knowing full well that every
dollar deposited will mean a loss to
the owner, is just as guilty of rob-
berry as the man who sticks a gun
in our ribs and tells us to hand Dur
money over.
In fact, this type of banker is
even nor dangerous, for he is
sneaking and cowardly and leads
his victims to believe their money
will be safe with him, whereas the
bandit is just what he claims to be
and does not misrepresent.
When these smiling "ROBBERS"
within our banks are dealt with in
the same manner as other vicious
criminals, we will have fewer bank
failures.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-13
PROTECT THE EYES

IMPORTANCE of finding out at the earliest
Il possible moment whether a child's sight
is normal is brought forcibly to our atten-
ton by DR.. Arthur P. Wilkinson of Detroit,
in an article recently disseminated by the
National Society for the Prevention of Blind
ness.
A child who suffers from ne~ar-sightednesS,
points cut DR.. Wilkinson, is under a great
handicap, even if his affection is not very
marked. He isn't wanted on a baseball team,
for instance, because he can't see the ball
until it is close to him
AS a result, he tends to become unpopular
with his playmates, to lose a lot of the fun
of normal childhood, and to become adjusted
poorly to his surroundings.
Early discovery of his defect, followed by
corrective measures, would give him a far
richer and happier life. A little attention to
his sight can make the difference between a
happy and an unhappy childhood.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-13
YOU A BORROW
PROSPEROUS:
BY w. F. Williams.

BY w. F. Williams.
With rent, interest and profit done
away, everybody that can work,
works. Those who are too young,
or too old, or too sick to work are
taken care of for what they have
done or some day will do.
The more the producers produce.
the more they earn. The more they
earn, the more they can consume.
The more they consume, the better
they live, and, as the appetite grows
with eating, there is your incentive
for progress.
Now, it's quite possible that the
Russians may not achieve all that
they promise in their second five
year plan. But when we consider
what they accomplished in their
first f~ve-year plan, it would be en-
ceedingly risky to predict the fail
ure Of the second step.
Anyhow, the more or less gentle
reader may have noted that the
prophets Of evil Of the profit press
are no longer as cocksure as they
were five years ago. So, here's
hoping for the best.
In the meantime, are we, the peo-
pie of the United States, going to
allow these emi-barbarian back
woodsmen to take our place at the
head Of the procession? Our mu-
tual resources are greater than
theirs; our climate is kinder; their
mechanical equipment can't hold a
candle to ours.
We have ten skilled mechanics,
engineers and scientists for every
one of theirs. We can turn out
more goods than anybody. All we
have to learn yet is what to do with
the stuff after it is turned out. II
is all well enough to let the dis
credited countries Of Europe take a
back seat behind these upstartS; but
for heavens sake, not us.
So, now that We have recognized
the existence Of Russia, let us recog-
nize the fact the boys have discov-
cred a new wrinkle-the devoutly
hoped for, fervently prayed for new
wrinkle-of how to distribute the
fruits Of industry among their
creators.
Get busy, Washington. This thing
of trying to borrow oneself pros
porous is getting old. Besides, 1t
can't be done-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-13
FEARS ONLY
is MOVE

BY q. j. b.
Is there any progress toward real
recovery or is the seemingly better
times simply caused by the added
consuming ability that the govern
ment is pouring into the nation?
1 am afraid that it is the latter.
In my estimation there are two ways
in which good times can come
back, at least temporarily.
The first way is to coax capital
into industry. This can be done by
stabilizing the currency, going back
on the gold standard or in doing a
number of things which will restore
the confidence of capital. In addi-
ton to this capital must be assured
as much as the government can
assure it; that there will be no inter-
ference with rugged individualism, !"
with any of the shady practices
with which a million of capital soon
becomes a billion. Capital never
will come out unless it is assured of
protection and unless it eeS a
chance to multiply. That will mean
long bread lines for the unemployed,
but a comparative prosperity for
three-fourths of our one hundred
twenty million people, with a small
group at the top accommodating more
and more of the wealth OF the ma
ton into their own hands. Thus,
until the revolution.
The second way is to command
capital to come out. The COnSt1-
tuition will be Scrapped and in the
extreme stages of this way, I'M
controlled imitation will take place
or violent revolution will break out
killing, among others, the wealthy,
and confiscating their wealth.
The Roosevelt government has
tried neither of the above. On the
other hand it has given capital a
chance to be secure, to make a reaS-
enable profit, to work under rules
which will secure justice for the
common man as well as for capital.
My impression is that capital is 60
ing to reject, is even now rejecting,
this chance. What then? A prom
inent EngliShman spoke OF the
ridiculous patience of the Amer
lean people" The hope of the
Roosevelt administration, the mil
lions fed through made work." and
the uplift in business caused there
by, are the things that have pre-
served that patience through the
past year, and is still preserving it.
Let the recovery program fail be-
cause of the selfishness Of capital
and it will take a strong hand to
avoid violent revolution.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-13

OF OUR X

By a Victim.
Much has been said about Oil
linger and his gang" and various
other criminals, but now that most
Of these desperate characters have
been a~pprehended, I suppose every
one is able to breathe a bit easier.
However, I doubt very much if
these men are any meaner, more
heartlesS or have caused any more
suffering, than the crooked bankers
who have stolen poor peoples
money, thereby breaking the hearts,
crushing the hopes, faith and spir-
its of thousands and causing many
to commit suicide.
Yes, I am one of those unfortun-
ates who has been robbed (and in
my case it meant the loss of my
savings from twenty-five years of
hard work., but not by a robber
with a gun in his hand and the
harsh command to "Stick EN- up"
but robbed by a banker with an as
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-13
Fear Removed
BY ARCHER r

BY ARCHER SHIRLEY
Why should We fear Deaths touch?
1t is but peace
That rests its healing hands on dim,
tired eyes;
We lay our earth-aged bodies down
at ease
Death smiles, and steals In under
4 SleepE-disguise--
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-13
THERE MAY BE A LITTLE
BIT TO THIS

BY Times Reader.
An original remark from a man
who sells papers and magazines or
the corner of Washington and Me-
ridian streets was appreciated by a
lady who is employed at L. S. Ayres.
This morning 1 said to him, II am
truly glad that Dillinger is at last
captured"
He said, eyes, they caught him
where men are men and women stay
home and do the housekeeping"
I said, eyes, you're right"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-13
SHIFTING A FROM
ONE SIDE TO THE

BY a Long Time Reader.
I would like to ask A. L. S., whose
letter was printed in The Times last
Wednesday night. if he knows who
sets the rates that the light COM
pany charges?
The public service commission
sets all rates, including demand
charges. 1t seems to me the light
company is getting blamed for some
thing that isn't altogether their
fault.
Does A. L. S. know that Mr.. Min
ton is a prospective Democratic cam
didate for the United States SEN
ate? Publicity helps. Wouldn't it
be fairer to tell the whole truth
than just to let the public believe
that it is the light company alone
who is at fault?
I hope to'se this in your Message
Center,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-13

Michigan supreme court rules that a pedes-
trian, starting to cross a street just as the
traffic light changes, has a right to proceed
to the other side without running. Still, we
prefer to be safe than right.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-13

Winged automobiles are being suggested to
fly ahead of slower cars on the highways. In
our second childhood we shall play leapfrog.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-13

New York judge rules a man may feel free
to kiss other women besides his wife. The
wife doesn't mind that as much as she does
the other women kissing back.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-13

British audiences continue to get thrills out
of American gangster movies. We wish they
could import some of the gangsters too.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-13

We're going back gradually to higher prices,
so that when the next war m the shock
won't be too sudden.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-13

Columbia University survey shows 90 per
cent of the architects not on government work
are unemployed. They must be making plans,
however.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-13

New Paris frocks are to have softer lines,
but they'll probably harden the lines in
fathers worried brow.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-13

Watch out for counterfeit money, warns
the government. No need telling you to watch
out for real money.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-13

A bill for government control of stock ex-
changes is proposed in congress. The stock
exchanges didn't need a bill to control the
government.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-13
The Message Center

Times readers are inUited to cypress
their Cietos in these columns. Make your
letters short, so all can haze a chance.
Limit them to $50 Ioords Dr. less.J
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-13
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
FIFTY APPLICANTS TO BE REINSTATED
Many Names DrOpped d From Voting Lists in
 Recent Inquiry

More than fifty persons who previously were electors in the city of Waterbury have applied so far
 this week to the board of registra- tion for reinstatement and have been referred to the office of the registrars of voters, 1t was learned to-day. Up to l o'clock this after
 noon 81 voters had been sworn in for the day, bringing the total up
 to the hour mentioned to the sum
 of 1,563.
 Many names, it is claimed, were dropped from the voting list be-
 cause of an investigation conduct ed to "clear" the list. When per-
 sons who had been voters were not
 found at the residences listed on
 the voting records, they were
 dropped.
 Before the board of registra- tion have appeared Waterburians who have presented citizenship papers stamped back as far as 1922 who had been made electors
 in the city and who were dropped during the course of the investiga- tion. They were promptly referred to the registrars office where they
 were immediately reinstated. It is
 not necessary for a re-swearing tc
 take place before the registration
 board in cases of this kind. Three
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18

John, a tall, slender, pleasant young Britisher, with red hair and a quiet voice, paused today in his breeding. of silver foxes, on the heights of Bethany long enough to dispel some of the popular fables spawned by the fi1mland fan maga- zines concerning his baby broth CT. ..e--
 'Mother and the rest of us get quite kick out of reading the sil- ly things written by the Hollywood writer's" John confided, first of all, there's that oft-repeated tale of Bob fighting against parental dis approval of his plans for a stage and screen career.
 'The folks didn't pull a never darken-my-door act when Bob went on the stage. In fact they did everything that they could to assist him in his chosen career. It's strange our Dad was in the woolen business operating plants in Ger many and England when the world war came along. It ruined him.
 He advised his four sons to come to America to seek their for tune, well three of us did, Phillip, William and myself. We didn't quite become new editions of J. P. Morgan, while Bob, who stayed home in London, disproved that old bromide about a prophet not get ting break in his own country!
 Another thing the fan-maga- zines usually say that Bob wal lowed in poverty and did every thing from licking postage stamps to horse-shoeing before he got break in the pictures. That's very silly! Bob has been on the stage ever since boyhood. He never at any time threatened to weaken the surplus of the Bank of England. but did manage to make a com fortable living.
 "Why at the age of 15, he was billed as, the greatest boy reciter in Great Britain. At the age of seven he wrote his own plays, directed them, conducted house to- house verbal advertising campaign, sold tickets and then hopped back-stage to play the leading role.
 "I remember his door-to-door campaign slogan: It's going to be swell show, and it's. us.
 Bob played in 5 smash hits on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
DRUGGISTS DANCE !
 AT WAVERLY INN
800 Expected For This Evenings Event Spe-.
 cial Contests to Feature

sAn attendance of nearly 800 per sons is expected to attend the an- nual dinper-cace of the Waterbury Druggists association tonight al Waverly Inn. Members of the state association will be guests of the local association. Plans were com pleted for the event at 8 meeting of the committee yesterday, and il was announced that prizes are tc be given for several contests, the nature of which will be made known tonight.
 William J.. Dunphy is president of the Waterbury association. Is- adore Stoll is chairman of the en- tertainment committee and is as- sisted by George Kipp and Bernard J. Reilly.
 Members of. the reception com mittee are Clark H. w. Newton Ernest Clyde, John Czesky, Leon ard Farrell, Engene Beadle, Will liam Rochon, Thomas Mccarthy John Martin, John Bendler, Paul Kunkel, stephen Grosch, Louis Bria, Edward Byrnes, William Carney, Morris Greenberg. William Glynh, Adolph Schobrinsky, J. B. Jones, Fred Keefe, William Ken. ausis, Abraham Litsky, Wilfred Nitkin, Frank Proiano, Frank Gu ba, Paupline Milensky, Joseph Delaney, David Simonson, Bernard Litsky, Raymond Shobrinsky, Will liam Wood, Frederick Wootton James Colwell, Gustave Jabbs and Walter Swanson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18

the London stage before he got a chance at all to go into pictures, and one of the first real parts he had was with Charles Laughton in "The Private Life of Henry the Eighth" Then offers came fast and furious it seemed, and one day Alexander Korda, head of London films called on the phone and asked him if he would like part in TThe Count of Monte Cristo.''
 "Why it's such one-man story Bob protested, never dreaming what Korda meant. What sort of a part would you have for me-"
 Just a small bit," Korda drawled "Just Cristo."
 Bob nearly climbed into the phone to try to shake Korda's hand. He came to America and played the title role opposite Elissa Landj and as you are we'll aware made his reputation overnight when the film was released, as this film is now considered one of the out standing of the year.
 Incidentally when Bob sailed back to England a few weeks ago to make his next picture with vOhA AooA luC1C was JucI Ouc puzzling question in his mind and he turned to his companions and asked, Where in the deuce do yor people get the idea that Landi i. cold"
 Thus ends an interview with tn, brother of a local boy, who withou | any question of doubt, abl, coached by the great dramatist
 and performers of England vii very shortly be ranked with tn greatest of screen names.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
Acorn Fanatic Dry
 Claims Governor Cross
Chief Executive of State, Mayor Hayes, Launch
 Strong Attack on G. 0. P. Nominees, Policies

Mayor Frank Hayes of this city, Governor Wilbur L. Cross and others on the state ticket con- tinued last night their attack on the republican candidates for of- flee. The mayor spoke in Bridge port at a huge rally, citing the in- creases in corporation earnings during the past year undner the 'New Dear' while Governor Cross, in a radio address in Hartford reiterated his previous declarations to the effect that the g. o. p. or running it's campaign on plat nunciation.
 In supporting his claim that corporation earnings have in- creased, Mayor Hayes quoted fig ures from approximately fifty cor porations. Referring to a state- ment by President Sharpe of the New England Council saying that frank recognition" by the ad- ministration of the blunders com mitted would be helpful to busi- ness, Mayor Hayes pointed out that the so-called "blunders" were beneficial to the country. He cited the "blunders" as follows:
 Speaking of Blunders
 .>"Blunder No Bank deposits have increased over three billion dollars since June, 1883. This means that American businessmen have just that much more money | to use in necessary, legitimate business. Blunder No 2-Not 6 bank has failed in the United States in 1894. Think of that ana remember the palmy days of Mi Hoover when we were all afraid to walk into bank for fear il would collapse on us.
 "Blunder No 3-The circulation of silver currency has increased over 100 million dollars. This is not imitation, but represents the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-18
Merger Officially Ratified By Action
 Of Senior Council
Headquarters in Compliance With Last Evenings Vote State Deputy Approves

Barcelona council, No. 4a. Knights of Columbus, passed out of existence last night when Sheri4 dan council. No. "A, voted all its members into the senior council of the city. Barcelona membership cards were forwarded to the su- preme office at New. Haven and Financial Secretary Mortimer J. Connor was instructed to issue new cards to the former members of Barcelona.
 This action followed a series of council meetings at which merger of the two councils was proposed and approved by both. The first plan was an actual merger, but the supreme office advised that such a step woul dcause the loss of both councils charters. Transfer of Barcelona'f members to Sheridan was advised as the proper step to take and this in turn received lo- cal approval. B
 The papers from the supreme office were received last week and signed by State Deputy William J. Mulltgan z, Hartford who for many years has advocated council mer- gers in every city where two or more were in existence.
 Organized in 1887
 The history of Barcelona Council dates back to 1887. It was insti- tuted on August 10 of that year with the then district deputy, the late Cornelius Maloney, first grand knight of Sheridan council, presiding. Its first officers were Grand Knight, John F. Bossidy; deputy grand knight, Thomas Kane: financial secretary, J. J. Madden; recording secretary, Jere- miah Crowley; treasurer. William c. Mcdonald; warden, William ]. Delaney; inside guard, Thomas Bcrgin; outside guard, Thomas Fleming; and physician, J. F.. Hayes.
 Barcelona council was the third formed in Waterbury. Sheridan wa5 the first being organized on Ap:fI 27, 1885. Carrollton was next organized on February 3. 1886. It was comparatively short-lived. About 1901 Hendricken council. No. 36. and Mulcahy council, No. 520, were organized, but neither lasted for long.
 Barcelona council was the third ye.rs younger than Sheridan and might have observed golden ju- bilee in 1887 had 1t not merged with Sheridan. It will participate now in the golden jubilee of Sheri- dan council next spring.
 ConlOn, Veteran Oficer
 The officers of Barcelona coun. cil prior to dissolution consisted Of Jolsn Kilduff, grand knight: Mi- chael Conlon, financial secretary: