The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-27
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A THOUGH the attitude Of the Mexican gov
IA eminent toward the Roman Catholic Church
may be modified, it is unlikely that it will be
abrogated.
That. in a nutshell, is the conclusion the
reader gathers from Chaos in Mexico: The
Conflict Of Church and State" by DR.. Charles
s. Mcfarland, general secretary emeritus of the
Federal Council Of Churches Harper & Bros;
So
Dr. mcfarland has written more than a
comprehensive study Of the churchs status in
Mexico; he has produced an almost complete
picture Of the whole Mexican governmental sit
uation
According to DR.. Mcfarland the present
Mexican government is hybrid among nations
II is neither fascist, democratic, or socialistic
1t merely rules on expedience and while left
wing views are constantly expressed by the rulers
Of the nation, it supports the capitalistic setup
The government party is tremendously powerful
and has $4,000 well-armed troops in strategic
places.
That Gen. Plutarco Gales no longer is No
man in Mexico is confirmed by DR.. Mcfarland
who found President Lazaro Cardenos sitting
comfortably on top of the heap when he visited
there.
Dr. mcfarland discovered in Mexico that
individuals have no rights at all and that the
only advantage is to be gained from belonging
to unions, syndicates and groups
Tor mystery story devotees there are several
l. new books. Among them are: Murder in
Haste" by Garrett Weston (Stokes; So, the
story of Phelim Michael O'FerreI, grandson of
the late Lord OFerren Of Golway, Ireland. There
are four MURDERS and gallant Phelim is sus-
pected. The heroineS name don't gasp is
Teresa COnchita JoSefina Dolores de Ia Santa
Ana Compamento Browne. She's Spanish
Irish and beautiful. Yes, it's a good yarn.
Murder in the Surgery" by James c. Ed
wards, NJ d. Doubleday Doran; So. Ann
Stokes a nurse in a large hospital is found
dead, her neck broken Complications: She had
doctors. The hero: DR.. Carson, who beats In
spector Bondurant to the solution. The story
isn't bad, while the hospital atmosphere is dandy
Mr.. Pinkerton Grows a Beard" by David
Frome FarTar & Rinehart; $2) If you've read
the two previous Pinkerton' stories-"Mr
Pinkerton Goes to Scotland Yard" and "Mr.
Plnkerton Finds a Body"-youre probably all
excited This one is just as good, if not better,
than the others. A criminal court room boution-
Mere to Author Frome.
Shot at Dawn" by John Rhode (Dodd
Mead; so. It's another DR.. Priestley story
You can have it,
IF you are up to a great deal of mystical
4 obscurity there is a treat awaiting you in
March Costs THE Dark Glass" (Knopf; $3.50
The Dark Glass" is the story of a select
old boarding house in England and of the people
who occupy it. Here's the story in a NUTSHELL
On All Souls Eve, an ancient mirror is hung
in the hallway. AS the guests glance in it they
undergo a transformation enabling them to see
one year ahead in their own futures And every
one of them decides they have been dreaming
and return to the present. little knowing that
what they have been through will come true
Beautifully written, The Dark Glass" can
give you good case of the filters if you are in
the mood for them.