The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-11

Meanwhile both houses
forged ahead in an effort to
establish a legislative prece-
dent by bringing the final day
to a close early tonight.
There is no legislative jam and
only a handful of important bills
awaited action when the session re-
convened.
Social security and relief are
themselves matters of great conSe-
quence," Gov. McNutt told the as
sembly.
They directly involve other mat
tiers of equal Importance such as the
raising of additional revenue, equal
ization of the necessary tax burden.
creation of an integrated depart
ment of public welfare and adjust
ments of local governmental func-
tionS.
Any attempt on your part to
solve these problems without knowl-
edge of the precise requirements Of
the Federal program would have
been nothing more than a blind
guess" the Governor declared.
Urges Study of Report
"These are days for clear think
ing and not days for confused con-
occurring. Your practical and COM
nonsense poStponement of action
on these matters deserves the COM
mendation Of all thoughtful citi-
ZenS."
The Governor recommended q
careful study during the recess Of
the report of his Commission on
Governmental Economy which had
recommended sweeping changes in
the structure and powers of local
and state government in the inter-
eStS of economy.
Il earnestly recommend a. PAINS
taking examination of the needs,
tax levies and assessments of all
governmental units and thorough
study of the report Of the commit
tee," the Governor said.
Action must be based on the
facts as they are and not as they
are painted by the propagandiStS
and articulate minorities, the Gov
ernor warned.
Commends Notable Record
The executive then reviewed and
commended the notable record
made by this General Assembly.
81 should like to do this" the
Governor said, rather than to
leave the appraisal to what is, for
the most part, bitterly hostile and
obviously unfair press, but time does
not permit more than mere mem
ton of a few Of your outstanding
accomplishments.
These accomplishments, he said,
were:
A balanced budget based on econ
omy and sufficient to meet present
needs without increasing the tax
burden.
BY a series of local budget bills,
additional savings of $4,000000.
BIazes Trail for Nation
"You have written the Magma
Charta for the poor man, who is
compelled to buy on the installment
plan, and have marked the course
in this regard for every state in the
Union. In this you are first"
The rural electrifcation plan
means a new freedom for the farm
ers of Indiana. In this you are
first
Enactment of the model insur-
ance code.
Revision of the state financial ina
stitutions act gives the state the
most comprehensive state banking
act on the statute books"
you have put the stamp Of dis
approval on legalized gambling.
you have abolished the road
house and provided a rigid, effective,
non-partisan system Of liquor con-
troll.
"You have strengthened the agen-
cies for the administration Of crin1~
inal as well as civil justice.
BY your recent action you have
put teeth in the Securities Act.
Conservation Acts Lauded
"You have made possible the de-
velopment, protection and restora-
ton Of our natural resources by a
series of notable conservation acts
and have fostered a state plan.
You have upheld the banner OF
public educG n.
You have one your part IN the
abolition of lid labor.
"All these are landmarks on the
path you have the vision TO see and
the courage to follow. I count it a
high privilege to have been your
comrade on the journey which you
complete this day"
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