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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-25
POSTAL SERVICE
REGIME LAUOED
By ]. G. C.


Whoever I'm Telling You" is, ne
most certainly must me- work in the
postoffice. His message sounds like
dead letter to me.
There have been thousands of pro-
motions in the postal service since
Mr.. Farley has been postmaster
general. The substitute clerks have
made more money in the last six
teen months than in any other six
teen-months period of their service.
I personally know two substitute
clerks who bought new automobiles
only last week; that sure points to
prosperity.
Just the other day an order came
for all subs to report for work every
day. Increased business made their
services necessary. The large cities
are not moving as fast as the small
ones. because money is going back
to the people.
In 1929, all the money in the
country was piled up in two large
cities of the United States. Under
the New Deal, money is circulating
among the masses of the people. In
time. the large cities will get their
share of this business, as soon as
the farmers and small towns pur-
chasing power is restored.
Mr.. and Mrs. Public know our
country is on the right road to re-
covery, and it will take more than
wooden pistol politics to fool them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-25

BY r. Il. T.
Since first labor arose to its
hind legs and served notice upon
business that it intended to fight
for better conditions and a right
to sell it's only commodity on
terms laid down by labor, there
has been a series of brands tackled
upon it and the efforts to accom-
plish the ends in view.
Each battle, usually brought
about by pugnacious armed guards
and strike breakers, has brought
the cry of radicalism, nihilism,
socialism and bolshevism, and now
the RED cape of the moment,
brought to scare that Tightly old
bull, public opinion, wears en-
blazonized the title communism"
1t seems that nothing horrifies
John @. Public (the @ for quiet)
like the cry of radicaliSm. And
nothing infuriates him more than
to have his inherent rights to
burn up gasoline interfered with
and to force him into ignomini-
ously trudging off to his business.
Suddenly he learns that the
Greek and Chinese restaurateurs
have been asked pointedly to
cease abuse of his palate and that
he probably shall have to pack
lunch, or ride a bicycle.
To top it off, he finds that ac-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-25

man and am subject to mental
weakness at critical moments!
I trust with all sincerity that the
readers understand that I do not
consider myself one bit more worthy
than any other of the relief work.
ers. 1t was not for my sake that I
took such an attitude of the situa-
ton, but for the economic security
of my children.
I might call attention to last VIM
ter, when I worked on the Civil
Works Administration, I was on the
job every day except when the
weather was decided by the ma
jority as not being permissible. I
only lost thirty minutes of my own
accord and 1 was on duty at least
twenty-six minutes of that time,
yet I accepted the thirty minute
deduction with but little protest.
I feel sure that 1 am sufficiently
able to prove that my dismissal
could not have been credited to in
efficiency, inability, or lack of inter-
est or effort on my part. This, as
we'll as many technical points
should have been considered, but I
notice this was not the case on any
of the projects where workers were
discharged.
May I state once more that it is
not my desire to 10 personal in
jury to any one. I'm aware of the
fact that might have been a lit
tie too personal in my previous
comments; however, those who &C
copied it as offensive need not ac-
cept this as in the least apologize
or compromising, as the object is
rather for Qualification.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-25
RUSSO-AMERICAN RED TAPE

CHUFFLING along at an Indifferent pace
Othe state department announces that it
soon will resume negotiations over Russian
debts and claims in Washington. Almost a
year has passed since formal recognition and
nothing has happened. The vista stretches
far along the red tape until it is lost among
the bureaucrats-in Washington and in Mos
cow
But our government is more to blame.
because America has more to lose than Rus
STA by this delay. We are desperately in need
of Russian trade. Russian orders to help us
out Of our depression. Russia would pre-
fer to buy from us. but if necessary is con-
tent to buy from our foreign competitors in
increasing quantities. Meanwhile, our trade
dwindles
There is no sense in this. no business
Judgment. Russia not only is a good and
much needed customer for us. OF more i'm
portance in these days of local and interna-
tional default. Russia is one of the best if
not the best credit risk in the world. 1t has
been stated on the floor of the British house
OF commons that Soviet Russia is the only ma
ton that has paid all Of its foreign CONNER
cisl bills. without penny of default. Ger
tainly Soviet Russia has a high credit rating
among the largest American banks and
corporations which have been doing business
with her for years.
To speed that desired Russian trade our
government organized the export-import
bank When congress passed the johnson
law restricting credits to debt defaulting ma
export-import bank we're specifically exempted
But our government officials in charge of the
export-import bank adopted a do-nothng
policy pending settlement of the old pre-soviet
.RusSian debt and the claims and counter
claims connected with the Russian revolution
Sand the American military intervention.
The KerenSky debt of sls7.O0OOOO is small.
and at the refunding figure granted to ma
,tions which are now in default would be in
hnitesimaL Fair settlement of claims and
counter-claims, as in the case of American
disputes with Mexico. Great Britain and
others, will require years of patient work
by mixed-claims commission.
one months time should be ample for the
Washington and Moscow governments to agree
on terms of Submission Of these claims and
icounter-claims to neutral adjudication.
Russia can afford to wait. We can not
This needless barrier should be pushed aside
at once. so that the waiting flow of credit
and trade can begin. If We wait too long
Russia will be tied up with machinery and
orders with Great Britain and others who
then viii retain almost automatically the
Russian market for requirements and follow
orders for years to come.
Surely such outstanding realiSts as Secre-
tary Hull and Russian Ambassador Troy
anovsky, who are to conduct the negotiations
can not be satisfied with the absurd delays
which have marred American-Russian rela-
tons since recognition.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-25
URGES BIBLE ADVOCATE
TO CONTINUE STUDY

BY Jack Dolan.
The Girl Evangelist is to be COM
plimented on her courage in defend
ing her cause as she sees it. Her
letters to The Message Center are
interesting and carry the ear
marks of a sincere student.
1t is to be hoped she continues
studying her Bible, its origin, and
history, until she becomes familiar
with all the facts.
Has the Bible been revised? Look
up The Times issue of March 4,
1888. See what chapter President
Roosevelt placed his hand upon in
his 200-year-o Bible while taking
the oath of Office. Then see If you
can find that same chapter in your
Bible.
On further investigation you will
find all the "isnS" that seem to
worry you will simmer down to one
''ism"-Socialism
Socialists have continually and
consistently worked for the uplift OF
the human family irrespective of
race, creed, or color. They are no
more or no less concerned with re-
ligion than any other political party.
Why should any religious person
take issue with principle of this
kind?
Don't you think it is time to lay
off the "iSnnS" for a while and do a
little housekeeping?
Cite me one religious organization
that ever got strong enough to
make a noise but what has execu-
tives who wallow in luxury while
the tail-end of its organization is in
inf1rmaries with petty politicians
grating on it without protest.
Surely you do not claim this ma
ton is run by anti-ChristianS. Then
what is wrong? Why all the pow
erty with an inexhauStible supply
of God-given resources? 1t is safe
to say half our population is under
nourished, while the major portion
of the nations income is going into
the hands of a few persons who
have already got more now than
they will ever be able to use.
Isaiah IS, 21-22:
They shall build houses and in
habit them; they shall plant vine
yards and eat the fruit of them.
They shall not build and another
inhabit; they shall not plant and
another eat"
The Socialists are doing their ut
most to fulfill this prophesy; they
invite rigid investigation. In re-
turn they ask you to investigate
yourself with equal prudence.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-25
CAUSE FOR TROUBLE

DOWN in New York City, there is a gen.
~ tleman who has made millions out of
strikes. For years he has been supplying big
mdllstrialists with strike-breakers. and the
business has been profitable one. And while
the present era has put lot of business his
way. he doesn't like the looks of the signs and
portents.
I've been in This business a long time" "
he says. I'm no chicken I've made mil-
lions breaking strikes in this country There's
plenty of trouble ahead -. We're going to be
lucky if we save this country from revolu-
tion'
1t is probable that this gentleman is taking
an unduly pessimistic view of the situation.
But it might be added that if the workers of
America ever do get into a revolutionary
mood, one of the prime causes will be the
activities of the men who make business of
supplying professional thugs to act as strike
breakers, guards and strong-arm men in in
dustrial disputes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-25
NOT so SECRET SERVICE

EFFICIENCY of federal officers in finally
~ getting Dillinger has not altogether
quoted the public grumbling about the num-
Der of criminals who never are caught This
blame. it seems to us, does not properly belong
to the federals
They work under many handicaps not Suf-
fered by English and other foreign officers
fairly Some of those handicaps, now partly
overcome by new legislation, have been in
adequate appropriations for men and equip
ment and the conflicting jurisdiction of legal
forces apparently inherent in our system of
forty eight states
Inefficiency and police corruption, arising
from gangster alliances with politicians, has
been rare in the federal service and unfor-
tunately not so unusual in certain local police
forces. All of this was demonstrated by the
wickersham report on the subject .
But when these allowances are made and
full credit is given for the particular sppre-
hension of Dillinger. there seems to be one
serious fault which should be corrected. They
talk too much.
At the moment several of the officers con-
nected with the roundup of Dillinger are ex-
planning their methods. even to the point of
limiting at the identity of the informers, who
put them on the right track. One is quoted
as saying it was woman in red" friend Of
the outlaw; another that it was a Croatian
gambling companion. Though the local police
are doing most of the talking. the United
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-25
MOMENT
BY HARRIET SCOTT OLINICK

BY HARRIET SCOTT OLINICK
l am adream with happiness.
He loves me; he has said the words.
Ny thoughts have daring, shining
wings;
They swoop and sing like mating
birds.
Tonight the stars have lit their
flames
In yellow paths across the blue.
For me the moon wears apricot; Il
For me she dons silver shoe.
Hearts may be breaking as I sing
But none can wilt my flower
Tonight I am beloved; dream.
And steep in this. my little hou
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-25
Wherein John Q. Public Is Chided

cuStomed as he is to caviar and
champagne at the end of the day,
he must now SubsiSt a little while
on, say side meat and beans, and
also his own beer; because the
dispensaries have followed the
policy of the restaurants.
He also, if he Graves amuse-
ment, must stay home and bear up
with the radio, or a book, for
Peggy Flicker is upon a vacation.
The operators have refused to
operate.
why, this is rebellion?" cried
John @. (the @ for querulouS). II
must be put down."
Bravo" whispers a little bird.
Don't let any one interfere with
your right to work for $40 week.
Jones world grab the job at $18.
Organize some vigilante commit
tee and raise g DIT of hell your
self. The Communists can't tell
us what to do"
Then with patriotic heart
pounding proudly in pulled chest,
j. @. P. once more pulls old Henry
Moneybags chestnuts from the
fire and the country is safe once
more for Democratic and Repub-
lican plunderers.
And the striker who can't tell
Communist from an avocado
crawlS into a corner to lick his
wounds and wonder.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-25

their utmost to hinder the effective
ness of the work.
The Republican party has taken
charge of federal relief work in In
diana. A study of the roster of en-
ployes will disclose that many lead
ing Republicans have charge of the
in p0rtant work in this state. Rumor
has it that Governor McNutt ap-
pointed John Duvall, former mayor,
to one position in the relief pro-
gram. There are many others en-
trenched also and how they got in
no one knows. If we are to have a
new deal, we should at least nave
persons administer it who are in
sympathy with the movement and
want it to succeed. I have been both
a Democrat and Republican. 1 voted
for the New Deal because the old
gang was rotten. Why not try to
give the Roosevelt program a
chance?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-25
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DECLARES G. o. P. RULES
RELIEF PROGRAM

By T. Johnson.
Just why must Indiana continue
to suffer from partial distribution of
federal relief?
Our Governor made the great
mistake of appointing some men to
take charge of matters, particularly
William Book, and results are such
now that a Republican machine is
being built up.
Republican policy was repudiated
at the last election. The public
wanted the party out and wanted
a new deal.
President Roosevelt had the nerve
and audacity to do the right thing
but many public servants are doing
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-25
CLARIFIES ATTACK ON
HANDLING RELIEF
BY Sherman Long.

By Sherman Long.
My letters which appeared, in The
Times few days ago. charging un-
fairness in federal emergency relief
administration layoffs, drew con-
siderable comment and criticism
from both friends and foes.
I am glad to say that some Of
my opponents possessed mild and
pleasant personality and were very
kind and considerable of my feel
ings. The article as whole was
denounced as unreasonable and il
logical.
did not intend to make direct
attack on any one for the mere
sake of vengeance or recompense,
because my undying respect for the
God-sent principles of collectivism
hardly would permit me to make a
direct or personal attack on any
individual. Nevertheless, I am hui
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-25
CRITICS OF BIBLE
CALLED ILLOGICAL
By r. Harvey.

By F. Harvey.
The Bible defenders have been ac-
cused of lacking logic. 1t appears
that my letter to this column, either
was ignored or measured in the
same half bushel that Bible critics
use on the word of God
A traveller who arrives al wrong
destination, gives evidence that he
has been travelling the wrong road.
Logic is correct form of reason
ing, and leads to a correct con-
clusion. He who reaches a wrong
conclusion, gives evide ice that he
is lacking in logic. The Bibles
critics reach a wrong conclusion
when they say the book is not in
spired. TWO things prove its in
spiration, it is unfailing in its many
prophecies and it inspires man with
God.
When a street car hauls passen-
gers, few doubt it is connected with
the power house.
If a we'll meaning person erred
in saying, "One must believe" then
I shall inform any to whom belief
seems repulsive, that another course
is open to man. He can doubt ana
suffer the consequences.
A man doesn't have to believe
that Franklin Delano Roosevelt is
President. If he desires to be
laughed at by kindergarten chill
dren, he can doubt. If man care-
lessly electrocutes himself, we do
not rave about the terrorism of
electricity. If we did, those who
enjoy their electric appliances would
laugh us to scorn. Yet when a man
by his folly. brings on his head de-
struction. persons accuse God of in
Justice.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-25
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

States department of justice officers also are
doing some of it.
They should follow the example OF the eff
fective United States secret service and Scot
land Yard. which keep their mouths shut.
Most such police work depends on inform
ers. How do they expect to catch the rest OF
the Dillinger gang unless citizens afraid of
being put on the spot know that the source Of
information will be protected?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-25
PRAISES SUPPORTER OF
PRITCHARD FOR MAYOR
By Charles e. schumacher.

BY Charles E. Schumacher.
Regarding the debate between Mr..
Adams, Mr.. Cusick and others on
Arthur Gresham's Endorsement OF
Walter Pritchard and George Cof-
fin, l do not know either man per-
sonally, but I do know Arthur
Gresham-in fact, l went to school
with him and have known him for
the last twenty-five years.
The argument seems to be that
Mr.. Coffin is a politician, and for
this reason should have nothing to
do with the Republican party or
Mr.. Pritchard's campaign for mayor.
If Mr.. Coffin has an organization
built up of such men as Arthur
Gresham, then think it must be
pretty good organization, and Mr..
Coffin must be pretty smart.
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/ Whotty dasapprove OF a0hat you say and wH
defend to the death your right to sag it-VoLtalre

I have heard no complaints of the
so-called curtailment of the postal
service. Mr.. Farley seems to be
the ablest postmaster-general the
United States ever had.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-25

A Tennessee professor says the people are
getting harder to fool. But still not so hard
as to quit voting for the wrong candidates.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-25

The Nazs still are trying to- shoot their
way into control of Austria, and if they ever
get in they'll continue to shoot others out.
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The Message Center

Times readers are united to erpresS
their Utet0s in these columns. Make your
letters short, 50 all can hare chance.
Limit them to ESQ t0ords or tess.)
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But even though it's a marine affair, you
couldn't call it an admiral strike, could you?
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Phone Riley S3I
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srassss 49, ar
Gre Light ana the
c0pie Win Ffug
Their Own Way
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THE body of John Herbert Dillinger was
back home today-bsck nome for burial
N plot at Crown Hill cemetery.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-04-19
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT
Ry WLCKES WAMBOLDT

be said to be cultured who is on
terms of mountaineering and
understanding with classical mus
ic, classical literature, classica
art, who speaks his native tongue
and perhaps other tongues, cor
rectly and gracefully, who knows
the rules of etiquette? Those
achievements are a part of cul-
ture, but the real foundation of
culture is courtesy.
Not long ago, a man, who
speaks much of cultural attain
ments, gave a banquet at which
he was rude without provOcation
to one of his guests. That man
was not cultured at heart, no
matter how thick his cultural We
neer.
You can put it down as gen
eral rule, that the genuinely cul-
tured person doesn't say much
about the matter. He is so used
to his culture that he thinks
nothing about it. He takes it for
granted like his eyebrows. A real
gentleman does not have to go
about informing everybody that
he is a gentleman. His depart
ment speaks for him.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-04-19
DANGEROUS TINKERING

alfalfa Bilp' Murray that unique but unwise
governor of Oklahoma, is treading en- dangerous
ground when he calls out the militia to stop the
sale of property by county treasurers for unpaid
taxes We seriously doubt if he will have the sup
port of the majority of the people in his state in
this matter.
AS temporary measure the action of the gov
ernor may seem like desirable expedient. But
what of that time little more removed from the
present? What of the influence of the governors
action on the other property owners in the future
What will be the tendency of many people in the
future?
Human nature is peculiar animal. And if the
policy of non-enforcement Of tax payments is to
be continued, or even the suggestion that it may
be continued, the number of delinquent taxpayers
would increase in a radical manner ~
And if the practice of non-payment of taxes
were to become major issue what would become
of government? Who would pay for the police pro-
lection, the schools, the interest ON bonds, the
salaries of public officials the countless other ex
penses involved in local. county and state govern
lments? 'a ...,. go &. IS ..". .'
Yes, it is easy for an unbalanced governor to
act in spectacular manner and seemingly for
the benefit of deserving ones. But when such an
act throws additional burdens on others who may
be on the border lines themselves, and ever
increasing number of people become involved in
non-payment of taxes, then the picture is quite
different.
Alfalfa Bill is in error. It is not the first time
during his administration. He is dangerous char
acter in the executive chair.-Rock Hill Is. c.
Herald. "'''