The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-05

next session. The people viii make no mistake
in availing themselves Of Mr. Henderson's
services.
CONRAD RUCKELSHAUS is a specialist in
finance. He has thorough grasp Of the eco
nomic problems which are confronting the leg
islature. Like Mr.. Beverage and Mr.. Hender-
son he is young and progressive. He is pre-
cisely the type Of Republican who should go
to the house in January.
ROBERT LEE BROKENBURR represents
the highest type in the Negro community of
Indianapolis. Thoroughly educated, courteous
and courageous he belongs in public office. He
received his nomination DESPITE Coffin. He
has achieved a reputation as member of the
Indiana bar.
The Times believes it is vital to good gov
eminent that Mr.. Beverage, Mr.. Henderson,
Mr.. Ruckelshaus and Mr. Brokenburr, all Re-
publicans, be elected to the legislature. You
will best serve yourself by voting for them
The Democratic party offers an unusually
strong slate of legislative candidates. 1t is
difficult to go wrong on any of them, but three,
we think, deserve particular mention.
ROBERTA WEST NICHOLSON (Ndrs.
Meredith Nicholson Jr) was one of the dough-
test fighters for the wet cause in the days
when it took courage of the highest order for
a woman to take such stand. She has
splendid background for public Office. In adj
diton. she has brains.
MORRIS H. COERS is the progressive
young pastor of the Thirty-frst Street Bap-
fist church. We do not entirely agree with
his opinions on prohibition, but we heartily
indorse his views on everything else. 1t will be
a mighty good thing to have clergyman in
the legislature. The voters are fortunate in
having such man available for their service.
THOMAS A. HENDRICKS certainly should
go to the state senate. He has a thorough
grasp of public affairs, having been a news
paper man and state representative for
several years. His record as executive secretary
speaks for itself
TNHOUGHTFUL voters can, we think, do
little pruning so far as the county ticket is
concerned. The Democrats have allowed some
political hacks to move into the county build
Is
them out.
JOHN F. ENGELKE, Republican, should be
elected judge of juvenile court. The conduct
of this court has for several years been totally
inadequate to modern conditions. Judge
Geckler, the incumbent is hard worker, but
he is unsuited temperamentally to the position
and therefore should not be returned. Mr..
f0r iOI1h
had fifteen years of experience in this court
as legal investigator. His record was splendid.
JAMES L. BRADFORD, Republican, seeks
the important post of county recorder. He has
been a newspaper man for many years in In
dianapolis and when employed by the News"
was assigned to the recorders Office. He is
honest and independent and will be an ideal
man for this job. few years ago The Times
exposed the activities of Ira P. Haymaker in
connection with the purchase of real estate out
of the school fund. Mr.. Haymaker is running
for reelection as recorder. His record is such
that he should be repudiated by the voters.
CHARLES ". MANN, Republican, should
be elected county auditor His opponent,
Charles A. Grossart incumbent, is political
error on the part of the Democratic party We
think it is an excellent idea for the man who
keeps the county books to be member of
the minority party. 1t serves as check on
the majority. Mr.. Manns personal record is
clean and as the chief fiscal officer of a fire
insurance association he will bring an accurate
knowledge of finance to the office of auditor.
Aside from the exceptions we have cited
the Democratic party should, we believe, re-
ceive the sweeping support of the voters. Its
candidates are good candidates. Its prin-
ciples are of the highest The Republicans
have raised no important issue in the cam
paign. They have nothing to offer.
Let us march on with President Roosevelt