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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-25
AFTER THE DUST STORMS

IT may be- as Editor William Allen White Of
l. Kansas says, that the devastating dust
storms are caused BY the great war and its call
for 81 wheat to the semi-arid pasture lands Of
the West. We can thank that most colossal
Of human blunders for many of our spiritual
and economic pains today. A vast and foolish
project in dry-farming on land suitable only
for grazing doubtless is largely to blame for
Americas new ordeal Of dust and the 100000
acre desert created by the havoc Of the winds.
But there IS cure. Director H. H. Ben
nett Of the governments soil erosion service
can prove that just as deserts often are man
made so they can be man-cured.
Out in Kansas, in the heart Of the big blow,
the soil erosion service operates a 150,000-acre
project at Mankato. Regional Director F. L.
Dudley Of the Mankato development reports
that by scientific planting Of so1-retaining
vegetation the land was able to withstand the
battering wind.
"Tuage operations directed by the sol ero-
sion service on the Kansas project" Gays Di-
rector Bennett. proved highly effective in re-
ducing damage in the present emergency in
the Midwest
Tedious, discouraging and costly will be
these projects in soil conservation and restora-
ton. But folly always is crstly.
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MoyDAY. MARCH 8. 1888.
SHALL WE GO TO WAR?

THE nations Of Europe once again are snarl-
Il ing and splitting fire at on another. War,
every statesman across the Atlantic seems TO
feel. viii come to Europe sometime between
now and 1870.
We in the United State5 are watching Eu-
rope s newest feud Nth anxious yes. The
question which apparently Is bothing every
American to-day is whether the United States
Will find itself embroiled in another war.
The citizens Of Indiana. ike tie citizens
Of every other state ~ the Union. seen unani-
nously opposed To war And. happily enough.
there is something We can 90 about It,
Rep. Louis Ludlow Of the Twelfth Indiana
District Indianapols) has proposed to Con-
gress a law 50 simple and so free Of any con-
troversial point that il should receive the
active support OF every citizen Of the nation
who is opposed 70 war.
Mr.. LudlOWs resolution presented 70 the
House provides. bluntly and without wordy
establishment. that before the United States
OF America can declare war on any rival
nation. 10 must first be necessary 10 hold
nationwide referendum. Mr.. Ludlows bill
provides further that no referendum is neces-
simply provides that before the United States
can send any Of It's troops TO fight some one
eIses war. the question must first be put TO
the citizens Of the country.
There can be no opposition to such meas
ure. Il is so inherently honest. so much in
line with true democratic principles, that it
seems obi that no organized movement in
support Of the bill has made its appearance.
The citizens of Indiana should be the first
% get behind the Ludlow measure. Every
member OF the Indiana congressional delega-
ton should be informed BY his constituents to
get behind the measure. The II members Of
the House OF Representatives from Indiana
can open an immediate drive for passage Of the
Ludlow resolution.
Indiana has a chance to show the nation
how to keep out OF wars which do not affect us.
We hope Indiana doesn't miss this opportunity
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-25
OBSTRUCTION

COUTHFRN Democrats IN Congress. playing
- what they thought was smart politics last
vssr blocked vote on the COSugan-Wagner
anti-lnching bill by delaying consideration
until late IN the session and then threatening
a dnbuster. Fortunately, this season that
measure Is before the Senate. with the unani-
nous favor OF the judiciary Committee, IN
plenty Of time. ANY similar trickery this year
VIII be revealed for what it is-obStruotion Of
the most irresponsible variety.
This mild measure 10 hold counties respon-
sible financially for mob murder has wide
spread popular support both IN the North and
south. Organizations representing 42OO1OOO
Americans have urged its passage. 4 giant pc
titicl containing the names Of nine Governors,
q Mayors. 60 clergymen and more tnan zoo
national organizations. asks the President 10
surrort it. The Administration is not IN
Iriecdly.
Only the false sentiment OF local pride and
a niisconception OF state rights have prevented
passage Of Federal anti-lynching law for
years.
The very threat Of this measures passage
last YEAR seemed 70 check lynch horrors.
While the bill vas pending between Jan. 80
and June 8 not one lynching occurred. When
II appeared certain the bill would be pigeon
holed. lynchings began ard continued at the
rate OF one a week. Senators Costigsn. Van
f;,ivS and Wagner think that at least half
score OF mob murders we're prevented by the
tobering effect Of the bills threat Last year
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perfect gem of excellence in every
respect. Its constructive criticism
Of those isolationists and oppo-
nents of the World Court and
League Of Nations is the best I have
ever read.
To all your readers, both isola-
tioniSts and internationalists, ur~
gently recommend it's reading (even
at some trouble to get the above
issue.
1 wish to extend to Mr.. Broun
my heartiest congratulations on
his uniformly splendid contribu.
tons to the cause of humanity in
the field of social justice, as also in
the field of intellectual probity.
1 wish again to repeat my appre-
citation of The Times for your splen~
did and, to me, indispensable, pa4
per. To paraphrase a Scripture, it
is lamp unto my feet and light
to my path! 1 count that day lost
if fail to read your editorial page.
May your shadow never grow lessI
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BY Frank A. Vogelsang

BY Frank A. vogelsang
1 would like to answer a few of
the questions in reference to the
American Legion that Mr.. Baker
asked for. He either must have
Just landed in this country or SUI
fered from insomnia for the last
16 years.
First. Does the fact that the
Patman bill to pay the so-called
bonus does not call for issuing in
terest-bearing bonds to pay this
debt have anything to do with the
Legion bringing out another bill
calling for such bond issue?
AlsWer-The American Legion
did not present any bonus bill to
Congress-it never does-it only
recommends.
Second. Is it merely a coinci-
dence that the Legion did not vote
it's opposition to the Patman bill
until after it had elected a banker
as its commander?
AnsWer-The American Legion's
national commander has nothing
to say as to what course the
American Legion should take at
it's national convention. All he has
to do is to try to fill the mandates
of the American Legion to the
best of his ability and with the
approval of the Legion.
Third. Does the Legion honestly
think it is to the best interests Of
the veteran to split on this queS-
ton Of how to pay when such a
split means defeat?
Answer-The American Legion
has not split on the question Of
which bill to support. 1t is sup
porting a bill that is leaving it en-
tirely upon the Congress on how
to raise the money which I feel is
right.
Fourth. Why does the Legion
always refuse to cooperate with
other veterans organizations on
matters vital to the veterans well
fare unless the Legion gets all the
glory?
Answer-To my knowledge the
American Legion never refuses to
cooperate with any veterans or
ganization if their cause is in the
interest of the veteran.
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NO PRICE TO LOVE

NTHEN Meredith Nicholson's daughter-in-
w law induced the Indiana Legislature to
outlaw heart balm" damage suits, she seems
70 have started something. The New York
Legislature has passed a similar bill, and
similar measures are pending in California,
Illinois. Maryland. Ohio, Pennsylvania, Ari-
iona, Michigan and Washington.
Worth reading, in this connection, is
ouip tossed out by the man who is sponsor
ing the New York bill, Senator McNaboe.
Some one protested that the law would pre-
vent some innocent persons from obtaining
Justice: and Senator NIcNaboe parted with
the question, DO you think money will
bring back virtue?"
That, Of course, sums up the best of all
reasons for opposition TO breach Of promise
suits. An unlucky love affair can make
person suffer agonies-but money won't aSSuage
the pain, and it is difficult to see how any
se,f-respecting person can seek that kind OF
redress.
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Questions on Legion Are ANSWERED

Fifth. Don't you think if your
organization would Gull out the
swarm of honorary members and
cater more to the actual eX-Serv-
ice man who knows what it is all
about when you mention service,
your organization wou.6 prosper
more than it does now?
Answer - There are no such
things as honorary members in
the American Legion. Every one
belonging to the American Le-
gion must have been in the World
War and have an honorable dis
charge.
Sixth. What reasons do you give
for calling the American Legion a
Representative ex-service mans
organization, with the sad record
you have on the work the Legion
has done on legislation for the
veteran?
Answer-The American Legion
is the largest World War veterans
organization with a membership
we'll over one million-in other
words one out of every four ex-
soldiers is a legionnaire-and if
Mr.. Baker would go down to the
American Legion'S headquarters
and see how many eX-service men
that are not legionnaires come
there for help or advice he would
no doubt see why we say that we
are the representative body Of
the World War veterans AS far
as the sad record goes l don't see
what other organization has done
any more than the American Le-
gion toward making the veterans
legislation the best for the vet
eran. 1t seems to me that Mr..
Baker feels like he is the repre-
sentative body of Amo, Ind. 1
wonder if the citizens of Amo
think so?
If this should not be sufficient
answer to Mr.. Baker I would
recommend that he go and visit
national headquarters, which is
not very far from his home town,
Amo, Ind, and am sure they
will be glad to enlighten him on
any point that he cares to know
about.
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END THE STALEMATE

MUCH Of the psychological effect OF Pres
1S1 tdent Rooseyelt's bold unemployment
program. has been lost in the two months the
Senate debated the works-relief bill. But it
can be regained by speedy enactment Of the
measure and prompt attention by Congress TO
the correlated recovery problems of social
security. NRA revision and labor disputes set
tlement
Differences between the House works-relief
bill and the senate bill should be compromised
bv conferees Of the two bodies without delay
The Thomas imitation amendment of course,
will have TO be eliminated. even if it is neces-
sary to gag the orstory Of the Senate minority,
which. lacking votes. has resorted TO obStruc-
tion. This issue should never have been
injected.
Many OF the Senate Improvements, such
as earmarking the four billion works expendi-
lures for general purposes. doubtless Will be
retained. But a few changes should be made.
For example. the s35OOOOOOO eamarked for
sanitation, reforestatiOn, flood control and
erosion prevention seems inadequate.
Last weeks dust storms we're dramatic
proof Of the soil conservation problems magni-
tude We can not afford 70 stunt on erosion
control. To do so would be to evade response
biHty TO future generations which may have to
nav the bills Of this depression.
The Senate provision giving the President
newer to reaHocate the funds up to 20 per cent
Of the total fortunately makes drastic changes
in the Senate allotments unnecessary.
Most important. however. is the need OF
kicking the New Deal of dead center. This
can be done by getting the works-relief bill
out Of Congress and into the hands OF the
executive DEPARTMENTS which will have 70 ad-
minister it. thereby clearing the legislative
tracks for other important measures.
The time has come for Congress to throw
its machinery into high gear and reoapture
public confidence by moving ahead with the
Presidents program.
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UPHOLDS COUGHLIN'S WEEKLY
ADDRESSES ON RADIO
NV NJ, Pierce,

My NJ. Pierce.
I should think The indianapolis
Times would be more tactful in
dealing with bigotS whose comments
might bring resentment from some
of it's readers. The wastebasket
should have been the place for the
ideas of William E. Evans. But in
stead, they were allowed to appear
in print, highly uncomplimentary to
some subscribers.
Though I am not a Catholic, I
fail to find anything amusing in Mr..
Evans sarcastic suggestion that
Father Coughlin should go to Mex
leo and do battle for his oppressed
there" And the reminder that
"Mexicans are pretty rough on
priests just now" is fitting and prop
er only in the lowest of circles.
There are many Protestants who
can see something beautiful in the
thought Of st. Theresa's declaration
of spending heaven doing good on
earth. Perhaps some one else has
that same idea. Mr.. Evans refer
ence to the Little Flower as the
Little Cactus is disgustjngly poor
stuff.
No one compels Mr.. Evans to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-25
So They Say

Charlie, hold me up. II be back
in few days. The world needs
this play-The late Richard B,
Harrison, de Lawd" of The Green
Pastures"
I have never advocated the over
throw Of the United States govern
ment by force or violence. I never
advocate anything-E. John Stras
chey, English writer arrested in U.
S. after Communistic speech.
Women, with very few exceptions,
never will be able to compete with
men when it comes to professional
f1ying-Elly Beinhorn, 81, outstand~
ing German ayiatrix.
1t is unpatriotic to compel one
man to endure the hardships Of
war, perhaps to give his life, while
another is earning profits from war.
Patrick J. Hurley, former Secre-
tary Of War.
The higher education of women
has made such great advances that
there is little excuse any more for
imagining that males must neces-
sarily fill all the chairs of our col
leges-Prof. Harold A. Larrabee Of
Union College, Schenectady, N. Y.
Washington is now the capital Of
the world.-H. G. Wells, British
author
There is no place left in Ger
many for foreign capitaI.-Bernhard
Koehler, chief Of the Nazi Economic
Commission.
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Capital Capers
by GEORGE ABEL

CENATORS won't do so much whispering in
- the future when Senator j. Ham Lewis of
Chicago takes the floor.
Pink whiskered Mr.. Lewis rose to make
speech recently on an amendment proposed by
Senator Borah to cut out price fixing. Dapper
in a double breasted brown suit and fancy beige
waistcoat, he waxed eloquent.
Suddenly Senator Lewis observed that Sem
ator Borah was leaning across to whisper in the
ear of Senator CouzenS Both we're apparently
paying no heed to the Chicagoan's harangue.
Senator Lewis famous beard fairly bristled
with indignation He stopped his talk instantly,
If the honorable Senator from Idaho" he
doomed. will stop his conversation and listen,
he will learn things of interest to himself"
Startled Senator Borah hastily pushed back
his chair and fixed his eyes on the speaker.
After a moments dignifed pause Senator Lewis
resumed.
Shortly afterward, Senator Wagner of New
York was enjoying quiet tete-a-tete with Sem
atcr ONIahoney of Wyoming. Again, the pink
whiskered orator interrupted himself to rebuke
the inattent;on.
Following the brief censure, there was no
more whispering by Senators Borah, Couzens,
Wagner or OMahoney All kept their eyes
glued upon wary Senator Lewis.
NOTE@Several days ago, when Lewis was
haranguing the Senate, Senator Couzens in
terrupted with the cry Of "Vote!" Lewis
quelIed his temerity with an astonished glare.
~APT. COLON ELOY ALFARO, Minister of
~ Ecuador and traveller on the high seas, re-
turned TO Washington after visit to his coun-
trvs capital, Quito, wearing fiber hat and a
cheerful grin.
CONGRATULATIONS on the beautiful Panama
hat" enthused friend. but you're rushing the
season.
That is an Ecuadorean hat" replied Capt.
Alfaro. and this is beautiful spring weather"
In Quito. Capt. Alfaro enjoyed a visit with
his old friend, Col Carlos Flores Guerra, in
ventor Of the Pride Of the Andes" cocktail.
Last wear Col Flores-Guerra came to Wash
ington and delighted Americans by introducing
them to his special drink.
Then Capt. Alfaro who was Col. Flores
Guerra's host made a Chimbarazo cocktail,
using narajilla-a fruit juice which halls from
the high regions of Ecuador. 1t had the exotic
favor of margo.
This Chimbarazo-is named after a
volcano in my country" explained Capt Alfaro.
Guests found it volcanic Mix a Pride Of
the Andes" and a Chimbarazo, and vesuvius
seems as nothing.
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SAYS LEGION is LOST ON
UNCHARTED SOCIAL SEAS

BY H. E. ThixtOn
Memories of those whose voices
were stilled and whose achievements
are today subject to the exploita-
tionS of a privileged few, is the
. source and inspiration for this.
seeming outburst of indignation.
Silence as a measure of preserving
veteran harmony has lost its appeal
to the writer after years of veteran
abuse.
Hopeful that the spirit OF the
writer shall be clearly understood
and that the results shall be both
constructive and critical, I submit
the following;
The American Legion Is today
dominated by nefarious group of
spellbinders who would barter the
very souls of our heroic dead, sacri-
ficing their honored achievements
while greedily promoting social
order bound by political shackleS
with principles wholly in contempt
of those embodied in the words of
Lincoln, To care for him who shall
have borne the battle
The American Legion is lost on
the uncharted social and political
seas. Leisurely, it is drifting from
those noble principles embodied in
its constitution which are now rid
ing the political waves aboard that
Inflated ship that never returned.
We who suffered physically and
mentally the ordeal of seeing our
comrades passing through an agony
of bitterness while we administered
to their parching Threats our last
drop of water, diSdainfully think of
the American Legion as worthy of
veteran support.
Years have passed and to many
the tragedies of war are but idle
memories dinmed and faded with
the march of time, but to us in
volved in that whirlpool of mad
ness, memories shall continue to
linger and hauntingly remind us of
those mutilated bodies who were
destined to fall in that abyss of hui
man destruction.
For more than a decade the po-
teal maneuvering of the Ameri-
can Legion has continued in full
sway while the combat soldier suf-
fers undated from the unseen
wounds in minds and nerves i'm
posed by the war and its exposures.
Such is the consequence of an or
ganization created by human sacri-
fee, born smirched in political
shadows, while the peoples were
still Haunting their blood-stained
petals to the breeze.
Gold Star Mothers before indors-
ing the audacious and vicious poll
cies fostered by this organization,
so repugnant to the combat veteran,
may well be interested. Who knows,
your boy while subject to the SUI
preme test of patriotism may have
been comforted by buddie who is
today a victim of those discrimina-
tory policies which have delegated
him to the honor rolls Of the bread
lire.
AS long as bankers and flnanciers
who would lift the crown Of glory
from the heads Of our heroic de-
tenders are permitted to form the
nucleus from which emanate the
repugnant policies Of that social
order, we will be confronted with an
element virulent in character de-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-25

there we're 10 lynehines. compared With %
in 1888.
Obstructionist tactics by Southern Senators
killed the Dyer anti-lynching bill y years ago
after it hal passed the House Overwhelmingly.
II this sane and humane measure is killed
again in the same way. the people Will know
who did It and Why.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-25

listen to Father Coughlin. He may
as well turn off the radio and read
the funnies, giving his brain cell
its customary exercise. Or the Evans
household might even tolerate few
resonant shores from Little Willie,
for would not nap between the
hours Of and 4 on Sunday after
moons be helpful to one who has
grown weary from saying all those
clever things.
After all, there is small reason for
worry. No doubt the Dillingeresque
bankers will soon frame" Father
Coughlin, and all the people who
have opposed him can continue to
enjoy our nice little old depression.
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The Message Center

Times readers are tnvited to cypress
their Uielcs in these columns. Make your
letters short, so all can have chance.
Limit them to ESQ t0Ords or less. Your
letter must be signed, but names tciH
be tcithheld at request of the letter
lrriterl
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-25

Hitler timed his sensational rearmament
announcement Just about right. couple of
weeks later-vith the baseball season on-and
the United States public might never have
learned Of IL.
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Should the movie industry decide to move
to Florida, number of actresses will IN
doubtedly put up kick. 1t would take them
longer TO get back and forth from Reno
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-25
Dim Certainty
BY HARRIET SCOTT oLINICK

BY HARRIET SCOTT OLINICK
Dimly through some past remembers
ing
I have stumbled to this door.
Treading softly down blank ages
Back of chaos, born before.
knowledge cleaned from what wise
teacher
Brought me to this room, this hour2
Brought me to these petaled
moments,
Opening slowly as a flower.
Vaguely do know the answer.
Vaguely I remember this.
When 1 turn you will be waiting:
Waiting for my lips to kiss
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For congressman, the good old days we're
those when they could answer their fan mail
With a couple Of packages Of seeds.
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If those Kansas dust storms continue, any
one who wants TO visit the state may have to
organize an archaeological expedition.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-25

Since it would naturally interest her ex-
husbands. that book which Jean Harlow wrote
should prove something OF best seller.
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stroying the very roots of our pa
triotism, that which is the most sa-
cred heritage handed down by our
forefathers.
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New Jersey police announce theft of
% .OOO-pound locomotive. The underworld is
evidently branching into new line. sar
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BROUN IS CONGRATULATED
ON ARTICLE OF MARCH 81
Bv Edward Barker

By Edward Barker
Haywood Broun's editorial in the
March 81 issue was, in ny opinion, a
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Daily Thought

But I will hope continually and
will yet praise Thee more and more.
Psalms, 71:14
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TTOPE is a lovers staff, walk
l. i hence with that. and manage it
against despairing thoughts.-Shake-
speare.
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