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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
COURT ON PRICE FIXING

TINE supreme court says the Constitution
Il does not protect the inefficierl business
mans prices.
1t so states in unanimous decision iecting
the plea of a New York milk wholesaler who
contended that New Yorks minimum prices.
set up under its milk control law, have become
maximum prices, and also that he could not
make money at that rate.
If such price-fxing orders ARE not arbi-
trary fats, the court will stand aloof"
This is of major Importance to the whole
NRA and AAA code setup, particularly to those
interested in the plight of the small business
man.
1t means that the state legislatures and
congress can regulate business for the public
welfare, without being compelled to guarantee
profits for every one concerned.
True of course, it is" says Justice Car
dozo for the court, that the weaker members
of the group (the marginal operators or even
others above the margin) may find themselves
unable to keep pace with the stronger, but
it is their comparative inefficiency, not tyran-
ncal compulsion, that makes them laggard in
the race"
SuCn a pOllCy II lOAOWeu Dy ldW-HdheIS
and administrators might lead to regulated
monopoly. But there is not much danger of
that under present administrative policies. The
recovery act forbids the breeding of monopolies
through Codes How closely NRA is following
this and other limitations of the act is shown
by its record court victories in more than 80
per cent Of its litigation.
On the other hand if price levels were fixed
to save little fellows-and they have been in
some cases-it appears that the big fellows
may make excessive profits.
In cases where Decentralization is neces-
sary as an insurance against economic suicide,
therefore, the responsibility is plainly up to
lawmakers and administrators. They do what
they can to see that producer, distributor, con-
sumner all are treated fairly.
In most cases. however, the government
trend in our Judgment should be away from
price-fxing of any kind.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
PLEA is MADE FOR
OLD AGE PENSION

by august ii. NeWburg.
No more striking proof of the
need for change in Indiana's old
age pension law is afforded than ex-
lists in Randolph county, where the
commissioners appropriated 81 for
old age pensions.
Doubtless such an appropriation
is within the provisions of the law
as it now stands, but the action in
Randolph county violates every pre-
cept of justice and humanity.
I note that the Fraternal Order
Of Eagles, so long and ably the lead
er in the campaign for decent care
Of the aged. intends to ask the next
session of the legislature for changes
in the pension law.
The present maximum of SIS a
month should be made $25. The
law should be changed in such a
manner that every old person other
wise qualified would be assured of
an income of not less than s25
monthly, taking into consideration
Of course any income the pension
applicant might have and deducting
it from the $25.
Another needed change is the re-
duction Of the age limit from 10 to
IS. Rightly, the 7O-year-old clause
is called a graveyard provision. In
view Of the fact that many facto-
rles hesitate to hire men even half
Of 10, is proof enough of the press
ing need for lowering the age limit.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
HELP NEEDED FOR HEALTH

ONE Of the most baleful effects Of the de-
~ preston has been a great decrease in
financial support for health organizations
throughout the country.
This has so hampered the work Of those
organizations that we may expect consider
able increase in illness and mortality this
winter; furthermore. some Of the most vital Of
our health agencies may have 70 go out Of
business altogether.
This warning is sounded by a committee
Of the national health council in a report
made public by Colonel Theodore Roosevelt,
president of the council
It is pointed out that the government can
not take over these health agencies at the
present time; it has all it can do. and more, to
support such agencies as were already under
its wing.
Unless private citizens give literally to sup
port them, such activities as visiting nurse
service, child welfare clinics, infant feeding
stations, and so on will be badly crippled. Such
a result would be truly disastrous.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06

as heavy as standard units nor as light as the
stresmline units. are being built for the Bal
timore &c Ohio. One will be powered with
a Diesel engine and the other with mod
ernized steam locomotive. They viii be put
in service on the New -Philadelphia-Ba
timore- Washington route TO give stiff compe-
tition to the Pennsylvania railroads parallel
electrified system also nearing completion.
Not only are the railroads striving for
greater speed, but also for greater comfort and
better operating economy. And it is well they
are overlooking nothing. for the recent motor
bus show at Cleveland revealed that the chief
highway competitors Of the railroads also also
experimenting with the streamline. the Diesel
engine and more luxurious accommodation.
This revolutionary transport development
emphasizes the need for the federal and state
governments to keep step by speeding plans to
eliminate grade crossings. Hundreds Of
thousands Of idle men should be put to work
this winter building viaducts and enterprises.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
CHEAPER POWER

THE Federal Power Commission reports
that more rate cuts for electric current
consumers have been reported during the last
year than in any other year on record.
This may be reflection of the govern
ment's entrance into the power business, as
in the Tennessee valley, or it may come from
some other circumstance or set of circum-
stances.
The power commission refuses to say. But
whatever the cause may be. it is evident that
the consumer is getting long needed break
for which he should be exceedingly thank
ful
The prices Of most things We buy these
days are going up. To find broad field in
which the trend is downward is encouraging.
Isn't it possible that this may eventually
mean a new prosperity for the power COM
panies. as well as a break for the conSim-
ers?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
THE AIRSHIP PERSISTS

IT is interesting to notice that while many
Americans have taken it for granted that
the large dirigible will never have any prac-
tical use, the Germans are going calmly ahead
with plans to put these big ships to work.
Next March the Zeppelin workers at Fried
richshafen will complete a new dirigible even
larger than the United States navy's Macon
a giant that will contain twenty-five state
rooms for passengers, and elaborate equipment
to insure every ones comfort.
The Germans have by no means given up
their confidence in the dirigible On the con-
trary. they are planning for day when air.
ship lines will be as common as airplane lines
are today.
Is there not, perhaps, in that fact, an indi-
cation that we are a trihe hasty in assuming
that the dirigible is and always must be i'm
practical?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06

4 r you have not voted when you read this By
= all means 90 and do so NOW Our whole
system Of government depends upon every
citizen performing hts plain duty on election
day. Slackers who fail to 90 TO the polls in
these troublous times are unworthy 10 be called
Americans
50 even II you are planning to vote for
Arthur Robinson-and we certainly hope you
are not-get out and VOTE.
Many OF our readers. We believe. viii wish
b split their tickets. Do not be alarmed over
the fact that you are allowed only one minute
in the booth. List your candidates in ad-
vance and that minute will BE- ample. II you
run little over the time do not let that excite
you Election officials Will be reasonably
lenlcnt
Everybody always is interested in how the
other fellow voted. II The Times were citi-
zen and allowed to cast ballot here would be
its selections.
SHERMAN MINToN, Democrat. for United
States senator;
JOHN KERN, Democrat for mayor:
The Democratic candidates for congress as
an expression Of confidence in the Roosevelt
administration:
-Four independent and progressive Repub-
leans for the legislature in order to assure
fighting minority: these are:
ALBERT J. BEvERIDGE JR.;
LAURENS HENDERSON;
CONRAD RUCKELSHAUS:
ROBERT LEE BRORENBURR;
We should pick our other legislative candi-
49,
be sure to include:
ROBERTA WEST NICHOLSON CMrs.
Meredith Nicholson Jr1;
MORRIS H. COERS;
THOMAS A. HENDRICKS. for state sem
ator
We don't like some Of the Democratic
candidates on the county ticket so We should
select the following Republicans:
JOHN F. ENGELKE for juvenile court
judge:
JAMES L. BRADFORD for recorder;
CHARLES w. MANN for auditor.
Aside from these scratches We should vote
for the Democratic candidates throughout. We
believe that the party has earned the right
u public support Nationally the Roosevelt
administration has made tremendous strides
toward recovery. In the state the McNutt
administration has lowered governmental
costs. laid the groundwork for an efficient
state government. kept the schools open.
Locally the Sullivan administration has re-
stored the credit and good name of Indian
apolis without impairing any of the city serv-
ices or permitting graft to creep in.
But no matter how you vote be sure and
VOTE. The polls do not close until 6 o'clock
There is still plenty Of time.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
A REMINDER

ET us not forget that there is one cam
IL paign in progress upon which both Demo-
Gratis and Republicans are in complete agree
ment. That is the community fund drive.
Under the able craftsmanship Of Arthur v.
Brown the fund has reached $4,000 today.
There remains S145O 900 to be raised.
Elections are important-but not nearly so
important as the welfare of our underpriv-
Heged children. 1t is to these youngsters that
We must pass along responsibility for the on
ward march OF society in the coming years.
one OF the great tragedies Of the depression
has been the damage which it has done to the
coming generation. Civilization will feel that
damage for nearly a century.
We hope that the political candidates We
have supported Will find favor with the peo-
pie. but We hope even more earnestly that the
citizens will not overlook the old and infirm Of
this communicative folks who have given
the best OF their lives to us and now find
themselves without friends or support as they
approach the Great Divide.
There is little that can be said about the
Community Fund beyond expressing apprecia-
ton for the splendid efforts Of Mr.. Brown and
his associates. Everybody knows about the
drive. Everybody understands and agrees with
its purpose.
No one really means TO overlook participate
ing in this great, cooperative oommunity's
enterprise But people are sometimes forget
fuL So We print this merely as a reminder.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
REvOLUTIONIZING RAILROADS

ID ABROAD modernization actually is under
IN way. The record-breaking performances
Of the streamline trains are only the publicity
reflections Of a real work program to revolu-
tionize railroading. now being pushed in the
shops and along the rights-of-way.
Nov. II the zephyr Of stainless steel and
Diesel power. with $1,000 miles Of test runs
behind IT, begins regular daily service over
the Burlington lines 25O-mile track from Lin
coin. Neb to Kansas City via Omaha and st.
Joseph. Paralleling this track is paved high
way. so We shall soon see how a luxury train
with a 75-mile-an-hour average cruising
speed completes with modern highway traffic.
Two more trains OF this type now are being
built for the Burlington. which has straight
ened out the curves along its right-of-way,
rebanked the outside rail. and adjusted eau
ton signals and the mechanism for closing
highway-croS gates for Speedier operation.
Two more aluminium Streamliners are IN
der construction for the Union Pacific for
service with the M-lOOol.
Orders also have been placed for stream
line trains-some OF which are nearing COM
pletion-by the Boston & Maine. the New
York. New Haven &c Hartford and the Gulf.
Mobile a. Northern.
Two large trains OF eight cars each. not
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
Sensible Voting Is Needed

believe that the New Deal should
have the support of the nation,
Sherman Minton is the only log
ical candidate for the United
States senate. To return Arthur
r. Robinson with his backward
tendencies and the general stop"
attitude of his entire party, would
be carrying on proposals that no
longer are permissible.
The legislature, it seems to
many of us in agreement with The
Times policy stated yesterday,
would be the ideal place for some
Republicans with sufficient intelli-
gence to thwart plans that might
be far-fetched, but not interfere
with a program that actually will
benefit the people.
To fail to vote the right way
today may bring hardship on us
later.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06

the voters at the coming election,
and even a casual survey of the
situation will show a definite re-
action from the Democratic poll of
1882.
The Democratic party, in action,
never has been known as politically
bright. The opposition can, and
does, confidently rely on it to even
tually make some blunder, or a
succession of them, which will al
ienate the independent voter, without
whom its efforts are futile 1t fails
to understand that an "independent"
vote has just twice the value, when
counted, as has a Democratic vote.
And failing to understand this, the
independent voter is snubbed con-
Sistently in Indiana, regardless of
any Roosevelt loyalty that he may
hold, and the failure, or refusal on
the part of the dictator to appoint
one Of such to Office is now a mat
ter for Boosting by the dictator
himself.
True to expectation. and to form.
a veritable panorama of plumbers
has emanated from the dictator's Of
flee, as, witness the following:
The legislative creation of a one
man "superstate" and his tie-in
with all the old, as we'll as the new
ly created, sources of public revenue.
The pretense Of lowering taxes,
but actually to greatly increase
them, by taking 20 per cent from
real estate, and adding so per cent
tax on bread and butter"
The dictation of the nomination
Of Minton, thus splitting the party.
The creation of a booze ring, "
thus alternating the Democratic dry
vote.
The school book, chemical and
brick roads matters.
And many other plumbers that
could be mentioned, to all of which
should be added the latest, and to
the opposition, the most amusing Of
all, the McNutt- BARGE, Crown Point
fiasco.
The writer supports Mr.. Roose-
welt. He was, and is yet, convinced
of the honesty, courage, and
humanitarian intent of the Presi-
dent and believes that the depres-
sion began, and still continues, be-
cause Of a strike of the money
trust" That there is such a trust
is easy Of discovery by any
one who will inform himself of
the tremendous sums, in cash and
liquid securities, held inactive, and
at great loss to the owners, in the
vaults of our large insurance COM
panies and national banks.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06

have brushed up on the political
situation for the last forty years.
Mr.. Walker, you had better brush
little deeper. You seem to think
most of the boys peeled potatoes all
during the war. Where were you?
You must have been with the potato
peelers. I never heard that one be-
fore. I'll tell you right now they
didn't hurtle me into the army, but
they did after I got in.
You say the injured or disabled
veterans always have been taken
care of. I'll tell you right now that
is wrong. I just wish I could meet
you. I could tell you few things
on how this good government takes
such good care of its disabled vet
Grams. Come out here where I live,
north of Greenfield, and I'll take
you around and show you some of
these veterans the government is
taking such good care of.
You say no party will turn the
United States treasury over to the
uninjured soldiers. We don't ask
that, if you please. If we had asked
for it in II or 10, they would have
given it to us. Didn't they say we
could have anything?
Don't you worry-Arthur Robin
son isn't fooling us. You say he
voted for the economy act and now
is damning it. If you will look at
the Congressional Record of March
10, 1888, you will see as soon as the
bill got to the senate, he started to
fight it, and on March 16, 1888, Page
SIT Of the Congressional Record, it
says Except Senator Robinson, all
Indiana members of congress voted
for the economy bill on final pas
sage"
Your good friend, Mr.. Roosevelt,
said he would take away the veser-
ans pay or reduce it and balance
the budget. He did, didn't he? He
took veterans pensions away and
put them in the soup lines and
caused many to die of sickness by
discharging them from the United
States hospitals and gave our beds
to tree planters.
am a veteran and not potato
peeler; nor were any of my buddies,
and I'll give you to understand 1
got the right treatment, as Mr..
Roosevelt calls it. I went overseas
weighing $50 pounds and came back
weighing 10 pounds. nearly died
before I got into hospital, had to
sue the government on my war risk
insurance, got my pension taken
away and am permanently and
totally disabled. I am telling you
right now I want no more Demo-
cratic New Deals.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
VOTERS SHOULD NOT
HEED POLITICIANS WORDS

BY L. B. Evans.
A few days ago, you published
letter from E. Louis Moore, in which
he criticised a Negro for supporting
the Republican ticket this year, be-
cause of the fact that this man sup
ported the Democratic candidate for
President two years tgo. Of course,
we ordinary Negro citizens, who are
not on pay rolls, or have jobs at this
time, or have jobs promised US, do
not accept these men as spokesman
or leaders.
Consistency is the failing of these
politicians, and Mr.. Moore is just
as wrong as the man he criticises.
1t seems that most of these men
have some selfish motive, and the
ordinary voters should pay little at
tention to them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
ANOTHER READER FILES
PROTEST ON RELIEF
BY winifred wilson.

BY Winifred Wilson.
My father is another project
worker trying to make enough to
keep seven of us. He is making
5000 week and Hannah Noone
won't let us have the government
surplus food because we are buying
truck.
1 wonder if she thinks we can eat
a truck and drink gasoline. She has
done many other project workers
the same way, but they're afraid to
do or say anything because of their
jobs.
Speak up boys. stand on your own
feet.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06

By C. W. R.
The voters of Indianapolis and
the state today are faced with
some of the greatest test issues
since the New Deal and the in
stitution of the McNutt admin
istration.
In the city election they have
the opportunity of carrying out
the constructive program instituted
by Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan
by electing John w. Kern, present
superior judge. More than that,
the voters in the same stroke of
the voting machine lever have the
opportunity to give Coffinism an
other smash that probably will
send it on its way out, despite the
fact that previous lickings seem to
have failed to erase this threat.
For the majority of voters who
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
Hollyhocks
BY DAISY MOORE BYNUM

BY DAISY MOORE BYNUM
Bright Hollyhocks, you have way
OF staying cheerful all the day,
You seem to get lot Of fun
Just standing still in the red hot
sun
Of dry, hot weather you don't cuss,
And sigh and cry and raise a fuss,
Like many people I have seen.
like the way your cheerful beam
Brightens the corner where you
stand.
Gay Hollyhocks, I think you're
grand.
I've learned a worthy thing from
you
If the weather's wrong, just smile
right through.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
Capitol CaperS
: BY GEORGE ABEL

INTREPID Giuseppe Tommas italian diplo-
i mat and sportsman par excellence OF the
royal Italian embassy, has gone to Virginia for
a week to hunt grizzly bear.
The valiant Tommasi, who has shot bear in
the Carpathians, chamois in the Swiss Alps,
reed bird in the purple Apennines and grouse
in the Dolomites cat least, he has eaten grouse
in the Dolomites), heard about Dismal Swamp,
Va, and wanted to hunt there.
Il want to shoot bear" he announced
So he borrowed a heavy Springfield rifle
from Gerard Walravens. the young Belgian who
has the greatest collection of fire arms in the
diplomatic corps Gf one excerpts the collection
of ancient duelling pistols of Minister Finot of
Bolivia.
Baron and Baroness Beck-Friis of the Swed-
sh Legation went with Signor Tommasi to
Dismal Swamp, also carrying guns and am
munition. So far they have not returned. But
Giuseppe is a dead shot and no one has any
fears.
when he returns with bear skim" an
nounced one of the hunters friends, II shall
give dinner in his honor
Suppose the bear returns without Tom
masi?" said another.
Then I'll give the dinner for the bear"
OFFICIAL mourning for the late King Alex
~ ander of Yugoslavia still goes on in Wash
ington, although the assassination happened
weeks ago.
There was the official memorial service in
memory of the murdered king in which the dip
lomatic corps wore its collective full-dress uni
forms. There was the cancellation of formal
entertaining, even of dinners and receptions,
the hosts Of which had never even seen Alex
ander. (Would it be too much to say that some
of the diplomats who went into mourning would
have been hard pressed a few days previously to
recall the name of the Yugoslav monarchy
Latest manifestation of mourning now is an
engraved announcement that Greek Orthodox
memorial services are to be held in memory Of
His Late Majesty at the Church Of Saints Con-
stantine and Helen, on Sunday, Nov. H. num-
Der of diplomats are planning to attend.
VOUNG WILLARD TYDINGS, Senator from
l. Maryland and recognized Beau Brummel
of senatorial circles, has come out as a sup
porter of Governor Ritchie in a big way.
Whenever one sees Tydings these days he
enthuses about Ritchie. At cocktail parties. tea
parties, dinners buffet suppers, formal ban
Duets or political banquetS one can not listen to
him for five minutes without the magic word
"Ritchie" popping out in terms Of glowing
eulogy.
Democratic leaders who gathered to hear
eloquent Willard discourse about Richie at a
big rally of voters in Prince Georges County
were frankly delighted at his enthusiasm But
bridge playing matrons and dancing debutante:
| are less fervid They feel that Willard should
pay more attention to remembering that heart;
are and not tread absent mindedly or
their hen the orchestra plays Lost IN {
Esoo
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
POINTS TO ERRORS OF
DEMOCRATIC REGIME
By Independent.

By InuepenHeht.
In considering the money and
brain trusts, which of these
trusts" in the opinion of the
voters, is the most trustworthy is
to be indicated tomorrow. 1 say in
dicated because the decision can not
be made definite and mandatory
until 1886.
Local issues will, as they should,
be the factors which will influence
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
Daily Thought

Then Judas, which had betrayed
Him, when he saw that He was con-
demned, repented himself and
brought again the thirty pieces Of
silver to the chief priests and elders.
st. Matthew 27:3.
ATONE but the guilty know the
IN whitening pains of repentance.
Hosea Ballou.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
VETERAN PROTESTS CLAIMS
OF NEW DEALERS
By Burleigh c. Warner.

By Burleigh G. Warner.
In reply to James F. Walkers
letter in the Message Center Nov. /,
you say the veterans should admire
the Democratic party for their &C
ton of the veteran. You say you