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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
Danger!

Copyright, 1885. by Science Service)
WASHINGTON, Feb. o.
Deadly danger for young re-
search workers in physics lies
in wait in their laboratories if
they work with the powerful
new demonstrating machines
using streams or rays of neu-
irons.
Prof. E. 0. Lawrence of the
University of California and
his brother, DR.. John H. Law
renee Of Yale University School
of Medicine, have just reported
to the, National Academy of
Sciences here that neutron rays
are 10 times as dangerous to
the body as are X-rays.
Prof. Lawrence is the in
ventor of the giant 85-ton
cyclotron in which neutrons
are produced.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
new RADIO STATION
ASKED BY ATTORNEY
FEC Receives Petition From
Glenn Van Auken.
Times Snecinl

Times Special
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.-Indi-
annapolis may have a new radio
station if the Federal Communica-
tions Commission acts favorably on
petition now before it.
Glenn Van Auken, Indianapolis
attorney, has asked for approval of
new station, site unannounced,
which would be used for daytime
programs only and operate on 600
kilocycles.
The station would not be in a
chain and would give more oppor-
tunity for more Indianapolis and
Indiana local programs, the petition
sets out. Plans call for a $4,000
transmitter, a $4,000 studio and
$4,000 miscellaneous expenditures.
Mr.. Van Auken listed his assets at
$81 $50, mostly real estate.
The wave length sought already
is being used on five stations, but
none are in or near Indiana, the
commission reported i,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
STOCKS IRREGULAR;
TRADING is LIGHTER
U. S. Bonds Rally After
Early Morning Wavering.

By United Press
NEW YORK, Feb. 28.-Prices
turned irregular on the Stock Ex-
change early this afternoon, and
volume lightened Motors, coppers
and oils held firm while rails turned
irregular and mail orders, steels and
utilities were slightly lower.
Automobile production in the last
week made a slight gain over the
preceding week and outlook was for
substantial pickup next week. That
presaged higher steel operations
and several sections reported gains
along with improved buying of steel
scrap.
In the bond market, United States
government issues rallied after early
irregularity that was induced by the
TreaSury'S announcement it would
borrow 250,000000 on March is,
of which $80O,000000 would be new
money. President Roosevelt'S an
nouncement he would seek more
than $1,000, 100000 new taxes allayed
fears over impairment of govern
ment credit and brought buying into
the issues.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
Perrone Under Attack
By United Press

By UniteG Press
TRENTON, N. j., Feb. 28-
C. Lloyd Fisher, chief counsel for
Bruno Richard Hauptmann, said
today he was considering swearing
out perjury complaint against
Joseph Peyrone. taxi driver, who
was one of the principal prosecu-
ton witnesses at the Lindbergh kid
mapping trial.
Perrone identified Hauptmann as
the man who gave him a dollar to
carry note to DR.. John E. (Jafsie)
Condor during negotiations for pay
ment of the ransom. Gov. Harold
G. Hoffman attacked Perrone S
testimony yesterday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
SUN REAPPEARS
TO D|SPEL COLD
Warmer Tonight Predicted;
All Rivers Except
Wabash Drop.

Fair and warm weather in In
dianapolis this afternoon followed
weeks of flood menace and subzero
temperatures. The temperature was
40 at noon, with further rise ex-
pected.
1t will get warmer tonight and
tomorrow, and the skies will be
partly cloudy, the Weather Bureau
predicted. Meanwhile, the streams
IN and around Indianapolis have
ceased to be a threat.
There still is some ice on the
streets. Householders along some
parts of the river look out on large
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
SCOTT, OPERA STAR,
is DEAD IN NAPLES
Famed Baritone, 10, Sang
Farewell in 1893.

By United Press
NAPLES, Italy, Feb. 28.-Antonio
Scott, world famous baritone, died
here yesterday.
First announcement of the sing
er's death appeared today in the
paid obituary column of Naples
newspaper.
Scott was TO- For many years he
was one of the most popular singers
at the Metropolitan Opera House in
New York, where he made the fare
we'll appearance of his career in
"L'Oracolo" on Jan. 20, 1888.
Scott, who has been ill for
months, died of heart disease. He
was born in Naples, Jan. 25, 1866. He
spent his boyhood there. When he
retired after a brilliant operate
career he returned to his birthplace
to spend his last days.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
FORT IS CAPTURED,
ITALIANS REPORT
Mountain Stronghold Is
Claimed by Roman Forces.
By United Press

By United Press
ROME, Feb. %. The Italian
forces in Northern Ethiopia won
another important victory today
when they captured Amba Alagi, the
mountain stronghold southwark of
the line established after the recent
victory in the Enderta region.
The. news was received here with
rejoicing. 1t was regarded as aveng-
ing the defeat of Gen. Toselli, COM
mander of the Fourth Eritrean
Battalion, who fought a fierce bat
tie against the Ethiopians at Amba
Alagi in 1896 Their overwhelm-
ing numbers forced him to retreat
toward Aduwa, where he was later
killed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28

HIS m ssage Thursday
morning is to be devoted en-
tirely to social security legis-
lation, Gov. McNutt said.
With calling of the session, the
Governor declared that if legislators
passed bills providing payment of
old-age pensions to persons over SIS,
beginning in 1887, he would insist
on gross income tax revision to help
bear part of the social security cost.
The administration program calls
for payment of pensions under the
new 65-year limit in 1898.
The Governor would make no esti-
mate of how long he thought the
session would run. However, ma
Jority leaders said they are prepar-
ing for a three weeks session. but
ARE hopeful of getting through in
two weeks"
Il am determined to leave here
with balanced budget, and tax
revisions are necessary to defray the
additional cost if old-age payments
begin in 1887 instead of 1888" the
Governor said.
Pension Fight Forecast
He made this statement when told
that a large group in each house
has announced that they will fight
on the floor for more liberal pen
sion setup.
When Informed of Gov McNutt's
insistence on gross income tax revi-
sion if the pension date is advanced.
several Republican members of the
social security committee said the
minority would demand that the
state pay the entire cost of social
security.
Under the present old-age pension
plan, the state is to pay 80 per cent
of the costs, the counties 20 per cent
and the Federal government so per
cent.
Senator Thomas Hendricks Cd.
Indianapolis offered resolution
just before the committee adjourned
asking that. the committee recon-
mend that no bills except those
dealing with social security be intro
duced. He withdrew it when minor
ity members refused to bind them
selves.
House Pledges Sought
The joint legislative committee
voted last week to start the pay
ment of old-age pensions at the age
of IS on Jan. /, 1887. The vote was
IA to Z. Two days ago, after con-
sidering the gross income tax law
amendments and rejecting them.
the committee advanced to Jan. /.
1888, the date when payments to
persons IS are to start.
In addition to the appropriation
bill to. defray the cost of the session.
the Assembly will consider three
measures designed to permit Indi-
ana to join in the Federal Social
Security program and obtain Fed
eral aid.
These bills are a general welfare
bill setting up the administration
for old-age and blind pensions and
other welfare work, an unemploy-
ment compensation bill and
public health bill providing for ma
ternal and child health improve
ment.
AS a preliminary to calling the
session, Gov. McNutt some time ago
sent emissaries on a swing around
the state to obtain pledges from
House members that they would
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$l,137,OOO,OOO TAX
PROGRAM DRAFTED.
F. D. R. ANNOUNCES
President Makes 1t Clear He Is Driving to
Restore Budget Balance, With
Exception of Relief Costs.
0,000,0 of New Revenue Needed Annu-
ally for Nine Years to Meet Veterans
Payments, He Declares.


WASHINGTON, Feb 28.-Presdent Roosevelt today
presented to the nations taxpayers threepont
program designed to meet 900 900 in farm and bonus
costs.
He made clear that he intended that Congress should
enact ees to restore the budget to the
Nor relief costwhch existed before passage of the bonus
and the Supreme Court AAA decision.
The tax program:
l. Approximately S120,000000 of revenue (annual-
y for nine years. to additional costs of early soldiers
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bonus retirement.
2. $5O0,0O0,0OO of perma-
nent annual taxation to sup
plant revenue outlawed by the
AAA decision.
3. $500,000,000 to be obtained by
temporary taxation possibly spread
over three years to reimburse the
Treasury for AAA taxes which
would have been collected in the
current fiscal year but for the Su-
preme Court decision.
Proposes 'WindfaH' Tax
Part of this latter sum, Mr..
Roosevelt believes, will be obtained
from "windIall' income taxation
assessed against professors of food
stuffs who obtained refunds of i'm
pounded AAA taxes after the Su-
preme Court decision outlawed the
New Deal farm relief plan.
He estimated "windfalP' tax pro-
ceeds would be from $250,000,000 to
$350000,000.
The President made no definite
suggestions as to exactly how the
government might employ taxation
to recover the processing taxes. Con-
gressional experts were unable to
advance suggestions on the subject
pending further study.
President Roosevelt estimated
farm program expenses of the 1886
and 1887 fiscal years at 1,017000,-
900. He estimated additional bonus
costs at $120,000,000 annually be-
ginning with the 1887 fiscal year.
This provided the total of $1,137,-
100000.
He emphasized that taxes must
be imposed to cover these Treasury
OUTLAWS.
Initiation Bloc Aroused
However, he made clear also his
belief that the exception of the new
levy required for the bonus he re-
garded the tax program as one of
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of income
which The Treasury had expected
but which it lost when the Supreme
Court ruled AAA and it's processing
taxes unconstitutional.
Mr.. Roosevelt made equally clear
that the Administration would sub
NIT no specific recommendation on
taxes to Congress other than the
amount needed, leaving it up to the
legislative branch to determine the
method of obtaining the revenue.
The decision to ask bonus taxes
evoked an immediate outbreak by
congressional inflat;onary leaders
who announced determination to
force a fight on the initiation versus
taxes issue.
No Delay, Says Harrison
Chairman Pat Harrison of the
Senate Finance Committee said he
believed tax legislation could be
enacted without prolonging Congress
beyond the anticipated adjournment
date of May l.
1T will take some time" he said,
sbut it won't take so long as to ex-
tend the session.
I'VE will try TO devise wise and
efficient program in a way that
won't interfere with the business
uptarn. No definite action will be
taken until the President sends up
his message. probably next Tuesday
or Wednesday,"
Senator Arthur Vandenburg (R.,
Mich): "If you hook up a tax pro-
gram with an emergency program
you can raise any amount of money
YOU want to-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
.FLOCCING WITNESS
PLUNGES TO DEATH
Tampa Police Sergeant
Ends Life in Dive.
By United Press

By United Press
TAMPA, Fla, Feb. %. Police
Sergt. Carl Tompkins, an important
witness in the flogging murder of
Joseph Shoemaker, labor organizer,
leaped 10 his death today from a
third-story window of City Hospital
He was the second witness to die
since mob of masked men f1ogged
Shoemaker and two fellow lahorites
as they emerged from a police sta
ton where they had been questioned
about their activities. Both deaths
were recorded as suicides.
AS a result of the incident, II per-
sons, including police officers, have
been indicted and now await trial.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
3 CHICAGO BANDITS ARE
NABBED IN GUN BATTLE

One Near Death From Head Wound: :
Two Admit IS Thefts, Police Say.
By United Press
CHICAGO, Feb. 28.-Three youth
full bandits. one near death from
a shot behind the ear, were cap
tured today after a mile run
ming gun fight with police. A Pc
deStrian was wounded.
Nathan Duncan, 81, was wounded,
and his companions, James Van
zandt, 10, and Edward Tormey, 10,
were arrested at their homes.
Van Zandt admitted TO more than
so robberjos and Duncan to Is. po-
lice said.
The pedestrian wounded was John
Alexander, 81. who was struck in
the left shoulder.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
TALMADGE SEEKS ORDER
TO FREE STATE MAIL.
Letters to Officers Impounded Until
Owners Can Be Decided.


ATLANTA, Ga, Feb 28.-Gov.
Eugene Talmade of Georgia applied
for a mandatory Federal injunction
today to prevent Atlanta postal au-
thorities from withholding mail adj
dressed to state fiscal officers ap-
pointed by him under a financial
dictatorship.
The mail has been impounded un-
til postal authorities at Washington
can decide the rightful owners. Two
ousted officials and their newly ap-
pointed successors jointly claim the
mail. Talmadge ousted the State
treasurer and Controller General
for refusal to honor his warrant for
funds which they held. were not
available for his use.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
TERRORISM CHARGED
AGAINST u. S. AGENTS
Druggist Hurls Accusations at Alec
hOl Tax Officials.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.-Roland
Jones Jr., representing the National
Association of Retail Druggists, to-
day alleged terrorism" was used
by Federal Alcohol Tax Agents.
He opposed before the House
Ways and Means Committee an Ad-
ministration bill for consolidation
of Treasury law enforcement units.
Jones said he feared that consolida-
ton would mean similar high
handed" tactics in narcotics law,
customs and tax law enforcement.
He said alcohol agents cleaned
out" several drug stores for alleged
minor law violations and, in one in
stance, a Philadelphia store was
stripped even of linoleum and light
fixtures.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
Purser Tells Story
Copyright. 1886. by United Press

Copyright. 1886, by united Press
SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb. 28.-
Umberto Pastori, former Grace Line
purser, said today that mysterious
person whom he remembers as
e. B." boarded the S. S. Santa Olivia
at the Panama Canal seven days
after the Lindbergh ransom was
paid, deposited $4,000 with him and
told hir4 that the Lindbergh kid
naper is aboard this ship"
PaStori made an affidavit of his
statement, which has been mailed
to New York. 1t is to be turned over
to the authorities.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
DIVIDEND is DECLARED

Indiana Hydro Electric Co. to Pay
s7la Cents Per Share on March l6.
By United Press
CHICAGO, Feb. 28.-The Indiana
Hydro-Electric Power Co. today de-
clared a dividend of 87is cents per
share on its per cent cumulative
preferred stock. payable March l6
70 stockholders OF record Feb. 20.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
SESSION
IS CALLED FOR
NEXT THURSDAY
General Assembly Summons Is Issued by
McNutt for Enactment of Social Security
Laws; 3-Week Session Is Forecast.
DISPUTE OVER OLD-AGE PENSI
Governor Threatens Income Tax Revision if
!. 1887 Date Is Fixed for Start of Payments
to Persons IS Years Old.

Gov McNut this afternoon called special session of the
General Assembly for 10 next Thursday morning consider
social security legislation.
The announcement made shortly after the social
security committee adjourned permanently
Democratic caucuses of the Houses to be held
Wednesday night for explanation of the social security
measures proposed by majority committee members
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
WILSON CABINET AID
Is DEAD IN MISSOURI
Judge Joshua Willis Alexander Was
Commerce Secretary.

Judge Joshua Willis Alexander Was
Commerce Secretary.
By United Press
GALLATIN, Mo-. Feb. 28.-Mis-
souri, today mourned Judge Joshua
Willis Alexander, 81. veteran states
man and former member of Presi-
dent Wilson'S Cabinet, who died last
night.
Judge Alexander became Mr.. Will
sons Secretary of Commerce in
1919 after being reelected to Con-
gresS seven times. He was six times
elected judge of the Seventh Mis-
souri, judicial district.
He was born in Cincinnati Jan.
%. 1852.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
ChiId's Killer Executed

bV IWFEtU ttH0
OSSINING, N. Y, Feb. 28.-Fran-
els Flynn, 40. was executed in the
electric chair of Sing Sing last
night for the murder of Swear old
Margaret Parloto He enticed Mar
garet to his apartment and drowned
her in the bath room.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
COMPROMISE ON SEED
LOAN VETO is SOUGHT
Senate Subcommittee to Confer
With Roosevelt on Bill.


By United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. ga sub
committee OF the Senate Agriculture
Committee will call on President
Roosevelt today in an effort to reach
a compromise on his veto of the
S50,000,000 seed loan bill.
The decision was reached at an
executive session of the committee
called by Senator Ellison D. Smith,
Cd, S. c., chairman, who served
notice yesterday that he would make
a motion to override the veto Mon
day when the Senate reconvenes.
The President returned the bill to
the Senate Wednesday, terming the
amount appropriated too high.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
ADMITS TORCH MURDER
Sunday School Teacher Starts Life
Term for Wife Staying.
BN United Press

DU OWFttU fTt8S
ITHACA, Mich, Feb 28.-George
Blank. "a, Maple Rapids farmer and
Sunday school teacher, will begin
serving life term at Jackson prison
today for the chloroform torch
murder of his wife, Bernice, an ex-
pectant mother.
His impassive reserve was broken
yesterday when he confessed he
struck his wife, chloroformed her,
soaked her clothing in kerosene and
set fire to their home because she
"nagged' him about money.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
OIL HEIRESS WILL WE'D
Helen Doherty to Marry Dane in
Nicaragua Tonight.
By United Press

DV LUttcu fftSS
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Feb. 3D.
Helen Doherty. adopted daughter of
the wealthy Henry L. Doherty. head
of the Cities Service Co., will be
married at the presidential palace
tonight to Theodore w. Vessel of
Denmark.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
GUFFEY ACT ATTACKED
Little NRA Invasion of State
Powers, Suit Charges.

By Jnttcd FfeSS
WASHINGTON, Feb. %. - The
Guffey Coal Control Act, setting up
a Little NRA" for the bituminous
coal industry. was challenged as an
invasion on state power in briefs
filed today by attorneys for James
Walter Carter, stakeholder in the
Carter Coal Co., whose attack on
the law will be argued before the
Supreme Court March IL.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
SHOTS HALT ESCAPE
OF 3 OHIO CONVICTS
Trio Beats Unarmed Guard in
Futile Dash for Freedom.

ruClie Dash Tor freedom.
By United Press
COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 28.-Shots
from guards pistol frustrated the
attempt of three Ohio penitentiary
convicts to escape today after they
had beaten 6O-year-old unarmed
guard at an inside gate.
The convicts, Edmund Paulinski,
Joe Filkowski and John Davis, ran
from nearby bathhouse where
they had been hiding. They had
knives made from files, a piece OF
pipe and a wooden imitation gun.
They ran along the stockade
toward an outer gate. When a guard
started firing, they threw down
their weapons and raised their
hands.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
HAGO0D PROBE STUDIED
Senate Committee Appointed to
Determine If Case Merits 1t.
By United Press

WASHINGTON, Feb. pa sub
committee of the Senate Military
Affairs Committee was appointed
today to determine whether to rec
ommend investigation of the re-
moval of Maj. Gen. johnson Ha-
good from command of the Eighth
Corps Area.
An inquiry was demanded in a
resolution introduced in the Sem
ate by Senator Jesse Metcalfe (R..
r. l..
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
SUPREME COURT ASKED
TO REOPEN IVA CASE
Alabama Power Co. Stockholders
File Brief on Recent Ruling.

By United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.-The
Supreme Court today was asked to
reconsider its decision upholding
the powers of the Tennessee Valley
Authority to develop hydro electric
power in the Tennessee River.
Briefs were filed for preferred
stockholders of the Alabama Power
Co., who brought tie recent suit.
The briefs argued that the suit
should not have been dismissed
under circumstances which so
gravely burden and impair the rights
Of petitioners to free their invest
mentS from overt acts under a pro-
gram that probably is violative of
the functions of the Federal govern
ment."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
BILL CONTINUES FARM
LOAN INTEREST RATE
Measure Reported Favorably by
House Agricultural Committee.

By United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. %. - The
House Agriculture Committee today
favorably reported bill to continue
the present three and one-half per
cent interest rate on loans under
the Federal Farm Loan Act for two
more years.
The committee rejected a resolu-
ton which would have required sub
mission TO Congress the names Of
all persons receiving more than
$1,000 in AAA benefits.
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BIZ United Press

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt is opposed to a Co
lumbia Valley Authority in the
Northwest similar to IVA, Senator
Charles L. McNary (R., Ore.) said
today after visit to the White
House.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
MIAMI HOTEL ROBBED

Several Thousand Dollars Believed
Seized by Resort Bandits.
By United Press
MIAMI BEACH, Fla, Feb. 2s.--
Bandits held up the Ocean Front
Hotel today and escaped with safety
deposit boxes believed to contain
several thousand dollars in cash.
Neither the hotel nor police would
reveal details of the robbery pend
ing an investigation.
The Washington times., 1936-12-08
Dickinson Rates
Gophers al Top

CHAMPAIGN, ILL.,. Dec. 8.-The
rabid Minnesota fans of the North
west don't ask for any substantial
ton of their claim that the Golden
Gophers are the No. football
team of the nation, but neverthe-
less Prof. Frank G. Dickinson,
assistant professor of economics
at the University of Illinois, en-
erged from a mass of tables, slide
rules. and plain and fancy figures
and figuring today and arrived at
the same conclusion.
Prof. DickinSon'S rating entities
the Gophers to the Rockne Ma
tional intercollegiate Memorial
football trophy. won last year by
Southern Methodist.
Minnesota just nosed out Louis
lana State University. Pittsburgh
rates third, while Pitts Rose Bowl
opponent, Washington, rates
fourth.
Minnesota's intersecuonal victor
les over washington and Nebraska,
Dickinson explained, were more
than enough to offset the loss to
Northwestern, while L. S. us rat
ing was hurt by 6-to-6 tie with
Texas, a second-division team IN