Evening star., 1938-07-04
LEGAL GAMBLING
MOVES INITIATED
BaCkers in Nebraska Use
OId-Aid Assistance as
Argument.
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, July 4.-Gsmhlins TO
help grandpa and grandma-that's
the argument behind at least one Of
the carrent moves to take the taint
Of ilfegality off the ponies, the slot
machines and the lottery drums.
A survey showed that legali1ation of
various forms of gambling was the
object of movements today to amend
the constitutions of Nebraska. New
Jersey and Maryland
Other issues involved in attempts
to change State charters included re-
moval of the double liability phase
of bank stock ownership, exemption
OF new manufacturing plants from
taxation and appointment instead of
election of certain State officers.
Sponsors of a movement to legalize
tax slot machines in Nebraska said
their campaign reflected the tempo of
the times
Supporters of the petition move
N'>AfN iOA dilt iiOlIINIO SdlO bllSN ECIl-
sidered such taxation a good means
OF raising the extra cash needed for
old-age assistance.
In 1884 Nebraska sanctioned pari-
mutuel horse racing betting bv
constitutional amendment. Cali
fornia changed its charter similarly
nVe years ago. The second consecu-
tive session of the New Jersey Iegis-
lature has approved proposed
amendment to legaEze parimutuels
and the question will be put to the
public for ratification proba bly, early
next year.
In November. Maryland will vote IN
remove the present constitutional pro-
hlbltion against lotteries.
Maryland in recent wears changed
us constitution to eliminate the re-
qulrement that bank stockholders be
held for double liability in event Of
bank failure. In November the same
question will be placed before the
voters Of Nebraska, West virginia and
Oregon.
Petitions were circulated in Arizona
and Arkansas to change constitution
to exempt new manufacturing estsb-
hshments from taxes for 10 years.
The short ballot" is the goal of
constitutional amendment movemer.- 8
IN Nebraska. Colorado ana Iowa
Nebraskans will vote in November on
whether their laws should be revised
80 that only the Governor Lieutenant
Governor and auditor would be elected
The Governor would appoint the secre-
! tary Of State, attorney general and
State auditor.
In Colorado an initiative move pro-
poses election Of only the Governor,
lieutenant Governor and auditor. while
IN Iowa plan has been suggested 10
elect only the United States Senator.
the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
with the Governor appointing the other
State officers
Complete revision OF the corstitu-
tons of Illinois. Arkansas. RHODE
Island and Texas was sought In some
quarters but with little prospect of
immediate action. Louisiana has
amended its elaborate constitution
about 20 times each two years since
the charter was adopted in 1921.
In New York the constitution va
being revised by a State convention
which meets every 20 years, II the
people wish. The conventions pro
posais were subject to approval Of
the electorate IN November. At the
some time New Hampshire voters vii,
act on proposals for four constitutions
changes drafted at a constitutional
convention which met last month.
Texans will vote on whether their
62-year-old constitution should rcrnit
omission OF the phrase in the oath of
offlce In which all officers swear they
never have fought a duel with deadly
weapons.