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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-27
HOLSTERS FEAR
RAINS MAY ADD
TO RIVER PERIL
LoWland Residents Prepare
to Flee if Ohio Goes on
Another Rampage.
STEADY RISE REPORTED
125 Families Quit Homes at
Aurora; New Albany
Foundry Flooded.

Fearful of heavy rains which
would add to an already dangerous
situation, Indiana residents along
the Ohio River today were prepar-
ing to scurry to higher ground in
the event the Ohio goes on further
rampage.
The river was reported rising
slowly at Vevay, where a reading of
51.85 feet was recorded. The crest
of the flood had reached there after
forcing 125 families at Aurora to
leave their homes.
A six-foot rise at Dam IS in West
Virginia was expected to maintain
the Vevay level for two or three
days, lock tenders and other ex-
perienced river men said.
Families Moved at Madison
Further rise in the 50-foot flood
stage was expected at Madison,
where relief crews aided more fami-
lies in moving from the lowlands to
higher ground
Meanwhile, the Marion County
Hood disaster fund crept slowly
toward the $4,000 quota fixed by
national Red Cross officials.
A total of $17,074O2 had been
contributed up to this noon. Red
Cross chapter officials renewed ap-
peals for generous response to
the need of flood area victims.
Red Cross Appeal Renewed
Arthur v. Brown, chapter presi-
dent, said:
There probably are several thou
sand persons in Marion County who
intend to contribute to this fund,
but have not done so. We appeal
to those persons to be as prompt
as possible in sending in their con-
tributions."
Thirty men were forced out of
work, probably for a week, yester-
day when the raging Ohio crept into
the Gohmann Co. foundry st New
Albany. The recording of 62.5 feet
at New Albany was six feet above
flood stage and only foot short
of the rivers crest. A fertilizer
factory and tannery were threat
ened by any further rise.
Heavy rains upstream, with re-
sultant drainage, would create q
critical situation at New Albany.
according to river men. Several
families in the New Albany lowlands
were removed to higher ground.
among them an expectant mother
and her six children
Evansville Estimate Revised
Revision of flood expectations at
Evansville caused many families
living in bottom lands to make inn
mediate preparations for removal
to higher ground. Scores, includ-
ing approximately half the popula-
ton of Union Township in Wander
burgh County, already have evacu-
ated their homes and sought tenn
porary shelter because an ice jam
last month wrecked the levee Sys-
tenn protecting the area.
Weather Bureau officials at Ev-
ansville, who had hoped the Evans
vile river crest would not pass 442
feet, have revised their estimate
upward to ass feet.
Inundation of the Dade Park race
track at Evansville was expected
hourly because ifs 1evea cy,Ste,,, of
fers protection only up to As feet.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-27
GEORGE R. DALE
DIES IN MUNCIE
Ex-Mayor, Militant Editor,
SuCcumbS of Cerebral
Hemorrhage.
By United Press

By United Press
MUNCIE, Ind, March 81. -
George r. Dale, militant publisher
and former mayor of Muncie, died
at his home today from a Gel ebral
hemorrlage. He was &c.
He was publisher of the Muncie
Post-Democrat, which he used in
his fight against the Ku-KluX Khan
and in his political activities.
Dale gained national prominence
when he charged that the courts of
Indiana were directed by the Khan.
He was nominated for mayor in
Muncie by the Democrats after his
bitter attacks on the incumbent ad-
miniStration. He was elected in
November. 1929.
Turned Guns on Party
Assuming office Jan. l, 1890, Dale
turned his editorial guns OH mem
bers of his own party and his five
year administration was marked by
constant alterations with his coln-
Gil and members of his official fam
lily.
He discharged the entire police
department. and many members OF
the fire department. Nine flremen
contested his action, and yesterday
they were granted $80,320 in back
salary by the Madison Circuit Court.
During his administration, Dale,
Frank Massey, his police chief, and
several other heads of city depart
ments were indicted in the United
States District Court on charges of
conspiracy to violate prohibition
laws.
They were convicted and Judge
Robert c. Baltzell sentenced Dale to
prison for more than year. Dale
was saved from the prison term
when President Roosevelt granted
him an unconditional pardon.
He sought denomination as mayor
after serving five years. but was de-
feated, 5 to /, by DR.. Rollin H.
Bunch, present mayor.
Since that time, Dale had retired
from active politics, but continued
to publish the newspaper.
He is survived by the widow; four
daughters; three sons; a brother,
Charles, Troy, o., and two sisters,
Misses Ida and Bertha Dale, Hart
ford City.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-27
5 ARE SELECTED ON
FL0GGINC CASE JURY
Right of Free Speech May
Play Part in Trial.

By United Press
TAMPA, Fla, March 27.-Interro-
cation of prospective jurors for the
trial of three former policemen ac-
cused of kidnapping three labor or
ganizers promised today that the
case will become a trial of the le-
gality of Communism and a test of
rights of free speech.
The labor organizers, Joseph Shoe
maker. Sam Rogers and Eugene
Poulnot. were arrested by Patrelman
c. A. Brown, John r. Bridges and
C. W. Carlisle for questioning about
reports that they were Communist
agitators." When they were released
masked mob seized them outside
police headquarters.
All were tarred and feathered and
fiogged. Shoemaker died of burns
from boiling tar and the beating.
Five men were accepted tenta-
lively for service at the end of the
trials fourth day yesterday. Attor-
neys expected to consume all of
today in completing the jury.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-27
LOCAL MAN is HELD
IN EXTORTION PLOT
G-Men Charge He Asked
$500 of Brewer.

Clifford Frank Howson, 80, of
1902 Ferguscn-av, was bound over
to Federal Grand Jury on a charge
of attempted extortion and sent to
the Marion County Jail in default
of $4,000 bond today following q
hearing before Howard S. Young.
United States Commissioner.
The secretary of the Lieber Brew
ing Corp, Earl H. Nelson, 3419 N.
PennSylvania-st, testified that he
had received letter threatening
physical injuries unless he placed
a package containing $500 in bills
at S6th-st and Payne-rd.
Department of Justice agents tes-
titled they arrested Howson there
early Saturday. after they planted
a dummy package at the spot. He
did not pick up this package, the,'
added.
Officers said they found a tablet
and envelopes of the same kind of
paper as used in the alleged extor-
ton letter at Howsons home.
Howson denied he had written
the letters and disaiaimed knowl-
edge of the plot. lie conducted his
own defense.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-27
KEEP AN OVERCOAT
HANDY; FREEZE DUE
Temperature to Drop Below
81 Degrees, City Warned.

The temperature is to go below
freezing for a short time tonight,
the Weather Bureau predicted to-
day. This overcoat weather is not
going to last, it added, and it should
be warmer tomorrow.
Some dust, brought here from the
West, has been discovered in the
atmosphere. Louisville this morn
ing also reported the air had an
unusual amount of grit.
A windstorm which at 2 this
morning reached velocity of 80
miles an hour blew over an empty
house at 824 w. 11th-st. The wreck
age piled against a house at 822 w.
11th-St.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-27
WILLING TO GRANT BRUNO
NEW REPRIEVE IF LEGAL.
GOV. HOFFMAN ASSERTS
Hauptmann Not Given Fair
Trial, Whole Case
Reeks, He Says.
HINTS OTHERS INVOLVED
Executive Flags WiIentz
and Hauck After Prose-
Cutor Refuses Delay.

By United Press
TRENTON, n. j., March
27.-Gov. Harold G.. Hoffman
said today that if he had the
right to grant Bruno Richard
Hauptmann a reprieve he
would do so because | am
more firmly convinced than
ever that Hauptmann was not
given a trial in line with what
we consider to be American
standards of justice.
In statement issued from his
Office, the Governor did not say def
initely, however, that he would re-
prieve the slayer of the Lindbergh
baby who is scheduled to die Tues
day night.
Reply to Prosecutor
His statement was a replv to
angry accusations made last night
by Prosecutor Anthony M. Hauck of
Hunterdon County. Referring sar-
castically to the legal attainment of
Hauck, the Governor said:
ION Jan. II, when I granted a
reprieve to Bruno Richard Haupt-
mann, exercising a right that had
previously been exercised by many
Governors. including those of the
prosecutors own political party.
stated that there would be no
further reprieve unless the ATTORNEY
general might agree with me that
such reprieve would be necessary.
Reeks With Upfairness
Il stated at that time that did
not consider that / had the legal
right to grant a reprieve that would
extend beyond period of 30 days
after Dec. 13, when the warrant of
execution was signed by Justice
Thomas Trenchard.
IF the brilliant Mr.. Hauck and
his legal advisers will advise me
that 1 have that right. I shall be
glad to exercise it, because l am
more firmly convinced than ever
that Hauptmann was not given a
trial in line with what we consider
to be American standards of Justice
and that the whole case reeks with
unfairness, passion and prejudice
SO much so that it even brought
down the censure of a special COM
mittee of the AMERICAN Bar Asso-
citation.
Il believe that other persons we're
connected with the crime, and that
the state police are making no hon.
est effort to find them"
Hoffman said he would welcome
the legislative investigation threat
ened last night by Hauck.
Urges Probe of Cost
CAS- matter of fact" Hoffman
said, Il think it would be a very
healthy thing to have the Legisla-
ture authorize an investigation OF
the activities of the Governor, the
Attorney General, the superintend-
ent of state police. the prosecutor of
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-27

Sne 6dm1UCeQs from the witness
stand firing four shots into his body
last Nov. II. Then she gave way to
violent sobbing when she told of
her early happiness with him.
Led by Samuel Leibowitz, con-
Quoting his one hundred twentieth
murder defense, the pale, statu-
esque art student told of meeting
Gebhart and her realization that
she loved him.
Leibowitz was forced to interrupt
his questioning when she broke
down in tears as she explained
Gebhart was brilliant" IAN ardent
lover" gallant and had marvel
Gus capabilities"
Turns to Jury
Recovering her compcSure, she
wiped tears from her pale face with
white lace handkerchief and
turned appealingly to the jury.
Its SO hard to go on she ex-
planned.
Leibowitz inquired why she had
purchased the .32-caliber pistol with
which she shot Gebhart.
There was a lot of burglaries in
our neighborhood, she said. Il was
afraid. That's why I bought the
gun"
AS she testified her father, Frank
Stretz, elderly band leader, cupped
his face in his hands and cried.
Leibowitz did not ask her at once
to explain the motive for the shoot
ing. The prosecution attempted to
bring out no motive but did intro
duce evidence that she said direct
ly after Gebhart's body was found
in its blood-stained nightgown that
he did not attempt to assault her.
This was considered the most dam
aging evidence presented sincs
Leibowitz said before the trial she
would rely on self-defense.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-27
DETROIT GAINS
EDGE IN RACE
FOR PIN MEET
Site for 1887 Congress to
Be Selected at Meeting
Today.
600 EXPECTED TO VOTE
Mayor La Guardia Is Unable
to Attend Farley in
TomIinson Hall.
BY BERNARD HARMON

Detroit campaign to gain the 1887
American Bowling Congress was
strengthened today when Mayor
Fiorello La Guardia, New York City's
biggest lobbying gun, wired he would
be unable to attend this afternoons
session in Tomlinson Hall More
than 900 delegates are to vote on
next years site at the meeting.
Gotham supporters still hoped that
Jack Dempsey would arrive in time
to help them. He was reported Ell
route by plane.
Gov. Frank D. Fitzgerald, Michi-
gan, who arrived on a special train
this morning, led the lobbying for
that city. He was accompanied by
additional members of the Detroit
delegation, and bowlers from other
Michigan cities.
While New York and Detroit
seem tC have the inside track, other
cities, notably Buffalo, N. Y, At
lantic City, Cleveland, O., and Phil
adelphia, are in the race.
Detroit Claims Tourney
Delegates from the laSt-named
cities were making trades this
morning and preparing, for the
most part, to throw their support
behind one of the two major con-
tenders.
Early today Howard Mccullough,
Detroit Tournament Co. president,
claimed TO have the 1887 event
lin the bag" Then AL Lettin,
New York Association president,
conceded unofficially to Detroit by
saying he didn't think Gotham had
chance"
Other delegates considered this
statement a tactical move, and ex-
pected the New York bowlers to
have their campaign going to top
speed by noon./ New York's strong
est talking point apparently is
population, and the fact that the
A. B. c. tournament never has been
held there. The sport, in recent
years, has made great strides in
that city.
Cushing to Be Made Chief
Sixty-flve delegates from Chicago
and Wisconsin arrived here late yes
terday afternoon, and Immediately
were "button-holed" by Detroit and
New York caucus members. 1t was
indicated that far West kegelers
will favor a centrally located city
for next years meet
Charles w. Gushing of Peoria, ILL.,,
is scheduled to be named president
of the national organization. He has
been serving as vice president. Ac-
cording to the A. B. C. rules he
automatically is to succeed A. E.
Jankowsky of Detroit.
Elmer H. Baumgarten of Milwau-
kee and Frank Pasdeloup of Chi
cago are expected to be reelected
secretary and traa Sllrnr rpSpactiV1v
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-27
FARMERS MAP
CROP PROGRAM
Five Counties Represented
at First District Meeting
at RushviIIe.
BY ARCH STEINEL
Times Staff Writer

RUSHVILLE, Ind, March 81
Hoosier farmers today stepped for
ward to accept Federal bounties for
crop reduction under a state-rights
little AAA program with the open
ing in this city of the first of a
series of state district meetings.
Marion County moved to apply
brakes to its 100000 corn crop as
County Agent Horace E. Abbott and
county crop plan committee
joined with county agents and farm
leaders of 10 other counties in the
meeting here.
Other counties represented are
Shelby, Rush, Hancock, Bartholo-
NEW, Decatur, Fayette, Union, Hen
ry, johnson and Wayne. Delegates
were farmers, members of the plan
ming boards, and county agents.
Other meetings were in Columbia
City, Muncie, Knox, Lafayette,
Spencer, Jasper and Scottsboro.
More growers will participate
this year than under the AAA." Mr.
Abbott said I'VE had about 800
farmers, or Is per cent of the big
producers, under AAA and I would
not be surprised to see more than
1000 under the new plan"
The meeting is one of eight dis
trict sessions held in conjunction
with the extension division of Pur-
due University to coordinate plans
for crop control on the basis of
state supervision and Federal finan-
cial benefits for soil conservation.
AS farm leaders met, officials of
the Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc,
awaited word from Washington on
the naming of the five members of
the planning body which will direct
agriculture in the state in it's effort
to police production so that it may
share in Federal bounties.
The Farm Bureau submitted the
names of five men and expected
that they will be acceptable to the
Department of Agriculture. OFF,
Gals refused to reveal their identi-
ties pending approval of the APP
pointments.
While Peter j. Lux, Shelbyville,
chairman, explained the new crop
control program through the SOW
ing of soil-conserving crops-such
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-27
ANNUAL 0ARP
RECEIPTS PUT
At S2,333,000
Clements Analyses Dime
and Nickel Donations
at House Quiz.
HIS PAY WAS $12,585
Estimate includes Income of
National as Well as the
Local Branches.
BIZ Lnitcd press

By United Press
WASHINGTON, March 27.-Rob-
ert E. Clements spread out records
of the Townsend old Nge pension
organization on a congre, sional in
qdiry committees table today and
estimated that nickels, dimes and
quarters were flowing in late last
year at a rate which would net a
minimum of $2,333,000 annually.
The resigned national secretary
of OldAge Revolving Pensions,
Ltd, could not give the House COM
mittee definite figures on receipts
of national and local Townsend or
CARNATIONS, but his best estimate
was for last October, November
and December, when the national
headquarters alone received $780,
900.
Pressed for further figures, Mr..
Clements said that receipts of
OARP, Ltd, since its inception Jan.
], 1884, were 1851 ,964.
The House committee inquiring
into the politically Insignificant pen
sion movement found it difficult to
get clear picture of the Town
send financial operations because Of
delay in assembly of complete rec
ordS.
Rate of Income Varies
Mr.. Clements testimony brought
out the $350,00O estimated receipts
OF national headquarters during the
last three months of 1885 when the
organization was growing rapidly.
On the basis of his testimony that
sc per cent goes to national head
quarters and 40 per cent to local or
area groups, that would indicate
income for that period was at the
rate of 81 100000 annually for OARP
and $933,000 for local groups.
However. the rate of income has
varied greatly since inception of the
organization at the beginning of
1894 Mr.. Clements put total ma
tional receipts up to Dec. 81, 1885, at
$7li,964 but said he could not give
a definite amount collected so far.
in 1886. He estimated the income
SluCt Jdll. L, 1901. dJ plOU,UUu, max
ing a total of $951 1854 for national
headquarters.
The national headquarters total,
plus the 90 per cent which Gus
tomarily goes to area groups, would
indicate a total income of around
S1.400,000 to date on the basis of
Mr.. Clements figures. In addition.
many clubs have regular dues, some
of which go in part to the national
headquarters.
Paid S12,5S5 in Salary
Mr.. Clements said his income in
1885 was $12,585 in salray
He testified he drew down. ex-
elusive of expenses, a salary of
$500 from OARP, Ltd, a california
corporation, in 1885. He said that
figure was included in his Federal
income tax returns.
He said he drew a salary of $3.50
from the Townsend Weekly during
1895 and dividends from the Pros
perity Publishing Co., its publisher.
of $3.50. He received an additional
income of $685. from the company.
This would make total income
for the year of $l2,585 and that
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-27
YOUTH HELD BY u. S.
ON ESPIONAGE CHARGE
Sailor Says Prisoner Attempted to
Buy Information.

Sailor Says Prisoner Attempted to
Buy Information.
By United Press
LOS ANGELES, March 81
George Melvin, %, was held today
for naval authorities after a. u. S.
battlefield seaman charged he had
attempted to secure information on
activities of the Navy.
John Statler. sailor aboard the
U. S. S. indianapolis, reported that
Melvin struck up a conversation
with him as he got off an interurban
train. The seamon charged Melvin
asked him if he could obtain dia-
grams of his ships motors and fur
nish hi mwith details about the per-
sonnet, police said.
Statler said, according to police.
that Melvin promised him four
times his Navy pay if he would an
Swer his questions.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-27
TREATY TIME EXTENDED
France Given Until May Is to
Negotiate Trade Pact.

By JHIFfd PTfss
WASHINGTON, March 27.-Pres-
ident Roosevelt has extended TO
May Is the time limit for France
to negotiate a reciprocal trade
agreement with the United States
or be deprived OF the benefits accru-
ing to her from other trade agree
ments between this country and
other governments. the Treasury
Department revealed today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-27
BLAST, FIRE DAMAGE
ESTIMATED AT $1,000
Victor Piston Pin Plant Scene of
Explosion This Morning.

Explosion and fire early TODAY al
the Victor Piston Pin Co., 10 E.
Mnrket-st. which s,rced two en-
ployes TO flee. cause damage esti-
mated at $1,000 to the building. fire.
men said. Damage to the machinery
was not estimated.
Victor Carman. owner, did not
estimate the loss, which was partly
covered by insurance.
The accident occurred while work
ers were treating piston pins in oil
Herbert Enarr, 322 Fulton-st, and
Glenn I Il, Hendricks Hotel, were
standing close to the vat at the
time Of the explosion.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-27
KANSAS WHEAT CROP
Is DAMAGED BY DUST
Great Need for Adequate Moisture,
Expert Declares.

By United Press
MANHATTAN, Kas., March 81
Recent dust storms have caused
great damage to the winter wheat
crop in Kansas, but there still is
time for the state to raise a good
crop, Dean l.. E. Call, director of
the Agricultural Experiment Station,
said today.
The great need is adequate mois-
ture, he said. A good rain must
come within the next three weeks,
he added. or the crop will suffer
serious setback.
In ~ western Kansas counties a
fund of $4,000 is being used to list
acreage subject to blowing. Skies
were clear in the Midwest today in
contrast to yesterdays widespread
dust storms.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-27
Ohio River on Rise
~ United Press

bV CHttfd PFeSs
CINCINNATI, O.. March 81
Fed by heavy rains in the upper
Ohio Valley, the Ohio River began
a new rise here today. w. C. Dew
ereaux, United States meteorolo-
gist, said the river stage was at so
feet and that crest of at least
COS feet was expected. Flood stage
here is 50 feet.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-27
GRETA GARB0 TO SAIL
Film Star Expected to Embark for
U. s. Tomorrow.

y q hFFfH FtNs
COPENHAGEN. March 27.-Greta
Carlo is scheduled to sail for the
United States tomorrow in the liner
Gripsholm. She arrived here to-
day from Gothenhurg and intended
to return there tonight to take the
ship.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-27
JOHN KITLEY, FORMER
COMMISSIONER, DEAD
Democratic Leader and Farmer Was
81; Rites Sunday.

John Kitley, former Marion
County Commissioner and Warren
Township trustee, died early today
in his home on Brookville-rd one
mile west of Julietta. He was "a.
A lifelong resident of this county,
Mr.. Kitley was commissioner three
times. He was active in Democratic
politics and was a farmer. Masonic
funeral services are to be held at
Sunday afternoon in the home with
burial in Buck Greek Chapel Gene
terry. Surviving him are daugh-
ter, Mrs. M. E. Boring, living on
German Church-rd. and a half
sister, Mrs. Pearl Wood. Wilkinson,
Ind.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-27
STOCKS STEADY AFTER
LOSSES; TRADING LIGHT
Price Drop Led by Allied Chemical.
Down Az Points.

BIZ United Press
NEW YORK, March 27-Prices
steadied on the stock exchange this
afternoon. holding at losses of frac-
tons to more than a point in light
trading.
The list firmed early in the ses-
sion but slumped before Noon.
priced issues lost As much
as Az points in Allied Chemical.
Recent leaders such as chrysler.
Douglas. Standard of New Jersey.
American Telephone, and American
Smelling were down 1 to pearly Q
points.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-27
ROOSEVELT REMAINS
NEAR COAST OF CUBA
Enjoys Relaxation Despite Lack of
Fishing Luck.

By IHifcd Press
MIAMI, Fla, March 27.-With the
first red of sunburn turning into a
healthy brown, President Roosevelt
remained today at fishing grounds
off the northern coast of Cuba, near
West Caicos Island.
Although the same lack of note
worthy luck that held with Mr..
Roosevelt on his Bahamas trip last
year has continued thus far, the
President was enjoying complete re-
taxation. He is aboard the yacht
Potomac, a converted Coast Guard
cutter.