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Today By ARTHUR BRISBANE (REG. U. S. PATENT OFFICE) Thin Men Live Longer. Must We Have War? Praise Empress Huu Hoa.

While Uncle Sam Dozes. of middle age and older MEN may learn from Civil War veterans in the Memorial Day parade, some 90 and some 93, one of past. 96, who led New York City's G. A. R.

procession. All the old soldiers are VERY THIN MEN, averaging in weight less than 140 pounds. Had they been fat they would be in the grave, not in any parade. Men die when their hearts give out, and that happens when the heart is overworked. A pump irrigates so many acres, while in perfect condition.

Not sO many when half worn out. The human heart, that never stops or rests until death comes, is a pump built to irrigate, feed, and supply with life-giving oxygen hundreds of billions of separate cells that make up the body. There are 30,000,000,000 such cells in the brain alone. Ask Dr. Carriel.

Every extra pound in old age means extra billions of cells for the heart to irrigate. Get thin and stay thin after forty, and you will live longer. You put a lighter load on an old horse, so make the load lighter for an old heart. There are no 60-inch waists among centenarians. General Pershing cut a big birthday cake with a general's sword, Mrs.

Roosevelt looking on, and on Memorial Day, he warned America against another war. To believe that this country can be dragged into a war, without a repetition of our big war folly, is not complimentary to those in charge. No foreign nation would force war on the United States, and thus put United States resources, and any fighting qualities that Americans may possess, on the side of that of foreign nations' enemies. If we mind our business, let other nations attend to theirs, with no interference from us and keep this nation properly protected, there need be no war. The Rev.

Dr. Bernard Iddings Bell, of Rhode Island, tells a London audience: "Unfortunately it is only too likely that we (England and the United States) may fight one another in the future." Fortunately, the reverend gentleman is probably mistaken. It is entirely UNLIKELY that England and America will ever fight, unless some paranoic should become dictator in one of these countries. It is more likely that England and America may some day unite to forbid war anywhere on earth, because it is "bad for business." That event naturally is far off. President Lewis, of Lafayette College, thinks wars would end if monarchs who voted for it were put in front line trenches.

That might prevent some wars, not all. Napoleon, fighting on the bridge at the head of his men; Charles the Twelfth of Sweden, fighting his way with a handful of men through Russia: Alexandria the Great, jumping down from the wall into the enemy city ahead of all others; Caesar, galloping in his red shirt around the walls of Alesia, with the enemy in front of him and behind him; the old blind king of Bohemia, his horse chained on either side to the horses of two hard-fighting knights, ordering them to ride him into the thick of battle that he might hack at the enemy with his sword one last time these and others would not fear front line trenches. To end war among men, or wolves, you must change the nature of the animal, not pin your hopes to his cowardice. Emperor Bao-Dai, of Annam, is a Buddhist, and as emperor he is high priest of the national Buddhist religion. His wife and empress, who has a small baby son, is a Catholic and like a good mother has had her baby baptized in her religion.

Buddhists believe in Nirvana, Please Turn to Page Fifteen. THE VOL. 60-NO. 34. POLITICS MAY ENTER SIFT OF 'BLACK LEGION' Michigan Attorney- To Aid in Examination of Thirteen Prisoners.

Detroit, May 31 (P)-State Police Captain Marmon said tonight he had evidence that Roy Piedpock, 32-yearold Wyandotte (Mich.) steel worker whose body was found hanging on an island in Canadian waters May 14, had been invited to join the "Black a Legion" shortly before his death. Michigan's attorney-general asked Canadian authorities today to renew their investigation of the death. Detroit, May 31 (AP)-Reports of black legion interference with Wayne County politics came today from David H. Crowley, state AttorneyGeneral, as he prepared to participate in two investigations of the hooded band of terrorists here. Crowley will co-operate with Prosecutor Duncan C.

McCrea in an examination of thirteen men before Common Pleas Judge Ralph W. Liddy Tuesday on charges of murder and kidnaping in the death of Charles A. Poole. To Quiz Political Chief. He planned to confer Monday with Circuit Judge Chenot, who has been named to conduct a one-man grand jury investigation into the "Black Legion's" activities.

This inquiry probably will open Wednesday or Thursday. A Wayne County Republican leader reported to have tossed a bullet from one hand to the other during conferences at the recent Republican state convention here, Crowley said, will be Playing "catch" a bullet has subpenaed to testify, before Chenot. been described as a sort of "Black Legion" "passport." Two Judges to Be Subpenaed. Two judges also will be subpenaed, Crowley announced, saying he was informed one walked out of a "Black Legion" meeting, after hearing the oath required of candidates, while the other remained. Charges of kidnaping and assault with a deadly weapon may be preferred against all identified as connected with Legion" meetpleaders ings, Crowley said.

These would be based on the reported practice of forcing persons to join the "legion" against their will, and of pointing piso tols at them during the initiation. The thirteen men facing examination Tuesday all were members of the Wolverine Republican League, in whose rented hall the "Black Legion" held a meeting from which Poole, a WPA worker, was taken out and shot to death. Some of those held said he was killed because he "knew too much." Dayton Dean, chunky "executioner" of the "legion" who has admitted he shot Poole, denied through his attorney, Bernard W. Cruse, the statement of an assistant prosecutor that Dean purchased the gun used in the Poole killing from Arthur F. Lupp, suspended Detroit milk inspector and admitted "Black Legion" recruiting officer.

Cruse also said Lupp had denied this charge. Officers have sought Lupp for questioning to determine if state laws were complied with in the event of such a gun transaction. SOAP-BOX RACERS MAY GET WHEELS First Shipment Arrives at Chevrolet Company. A shipment of soap box derby wheels has arrived at the Grieger Chevrolet Company and will be distributed beginning this morning, according to the announcement of Don Swartz, car construction director. A total of 700 wheels have been received.

They are of the type found most successful in the construction of soap box cars and are equipped with rubber tires. June 28 Date for Derby. They will be sold to car builders and sponsors at cost. which is a low figure. Drivers a are not required to buy these wheels, but may use any type wheel they desire, so long as it conforms with soap box derby specifications.

The wheels were brought to Muncie by Mr. Swartz and the Grieger Chevrolet Company merely to help boys who may to find suitable wheels elsewhereable Axles of the proper length and type are being turned out by the Barclay Manufacturing Company and may be procured from Mr. Swartz at the Chevrolet Company. They are to be sold at cost. which is 31 cents each.

Nearly 200 Muncie boys between the ages of 9 and 15 years have taken out entry blanks and are building cars for derby, which is to be held at the Broadway hill, near McCulloch Park, on Sunday afternoon, June 28. POSSE SLAYS FUGITIVE Baton Rouge, May 31 (AP)Wilfred Lindsley, 23-year-old fugitive convict sought five days for the slaying of a state penitentiary official, Capt. N. L. Himel, and his wife, died today in a gun battle with a twelveposse.

After an investigation, the coroner said Lindsley committed suicide with his last bullet. One member of the posse, an oil field watchman, was shot in the leg. MUNCIE MORNING First in News, Circulation and Advertising MUNCIE, INDIANA, MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1936. Going To Sponsored Junior Leadership Photo by Neiswanger. Goodlander Photo.

Miss Jean E. Wright. Miss Ruby Lois Gentry. Leaving here at noon today four 4-H Club workers of Delaware County will go as guests of the Muncie Kiwanis Junior Leadership conference to be held at the Marion County Boy Scout camp, near Lawrence. They are to be taken to the camp by M.

E. Cromer, county agricultural agent, and will return Friday evening. In the group are two girls and two boys, each chosen for their outstanding achievements in club work. They SEVEN BELIEVED DEAD IN FLOOD Four Known Victims, Three Missing In Dust Bowl Area. Granada, May 31 (AP)-Four persons were known dead and three others apparently perished before high waters of the Memorial day flood receded slowly today in the dust bowl areas of southeastern Colorado and western Kansas.

The dead: Don Gates, 27, Denver, drowned near Stratton, Col. Mrs. John Dyatt, died of shock while fleeing floods near Goodland, Kansas. A. C.

Baumgartner, farmer, drowned near Pritchett, Col. Simon Gonzales, 30, sheepherder, drowned near Springfield, Col. The missing: Gonzales' wife, their 3-year-old daughter, and John Grazie, 65. farm hand, who lived in the Gonzales home. Minor Dust Storm Blows.

Water was still. running high in most of the ordinary dry creek beds and arroyos but in most cases was confined to the banks. A minor dust storm blew in the Springfield area today. Sheriff Jackson, of Springfield, who led officers and CCC workers in the search for the missing trio, said there was little hope of finding them alive. Gonzales' body was discovered half buried beneath a pile of driftwood and debris on the edge of Butte Creek, north of Springfield.

Jackson said search of the pile might uncover other bodies. He expressed the opinion it would be a task of several hours to reach the bottom of the driftwood heap. The bunkhouse in which Gonzales and Gapzie lived washed three miles from where it stood on the edge of Butte Creek. Baumgartner was drowned after he apparently became frightened and ran from his farm house on the edge of Cottonwood Creek. His body was found a half mile away.

The creek had been dry for years. Gates was drowned as he attempted to drive his automobile through a water-filled dip in the highway near Stratton. Long time residents in the Granada and Garden City, areas said the Arkansas reached its highest crest since 1921, when the river caused a disastrous flood at Pueblo. CLOUDBURST IN OKLAHOMA. Guymon, May 31 (AP) A near cloudburst early today sent streams out of their banks in this section of the erstwhile "dust bowl" and partly washed out three bridges.

STAR Advertising PRICE THREE CENTS. The Weather Partly cloudy, somewhat warmer Monday; Tuesday becoming unsettled, showers and cooler in northwest. DO NOT RISK LIFE OR LIMB As You Drive Today Remember For better driving keep the right side of the road. It is safer to yourself and also the other fellow. You never know what he is going to do.

SAFETY! This friendly caution to motorists is one of series setting forth briefly the important provisions of city and state traffic laws. Newcastle Resident Is Auto Victim Levi Todd Killed as Auto Leaves Road Companion Badly Hurt. Newcastle, May 31 (Special)- Levi Todd, 56, of South Eighteenth street, was killed, and Joseph McDonald, also of Newcastle, was seriously injured at 10 o'clock last night when their automobile failed to negotiate the curve two miles north of Newcastle on state road 3. The car, being driven north by Todd, left the road and apparently had turned over several times before it came to a stop about forty feet inside the field on the east side of the highway. The machine was virtually demolished.

Condition Still Serious. McDonald was brought to the Newcastle clinic in the Fox and Macer ambulance. His condition tonight was reported as still serious, although physicians had been unable to find any internal injuries. He suffered severe body bruises and cuts. Funeral services for Todd will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Church of God here, with interment in the Greensboro Cemetery, eight miles west of Newcastle.

MAN KILLED: NEWCASTLE WOMAN BADLY HURT IN OHIO Cincinnati, May 31 One man was killed and eight persons were injured, two seriously, today in a collision of automobiles northeast of the city. Albert Watelski, driver of cne car. died. and Mrs. George Dann, of Newcastle, riding with him, and Mrs.

Waffenschmidt, wife of the driver of the second automobile, suffered possible skull fractures. Mrs. Waffenschimidt's husband. Mrs. Watelski and Mrs.

Meyer Lerman, all of Cincinnati, received leg and arm fractures. TOT KILLED AT SOUTH BEND. South Bend. May 31 (AP)Bonnie Jean Mathews, three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Harry W. Mathews, was killed by an automobile today as she ran to the middle of the street to meet her older sister. The automobile which struck the child was driven by Gertrude Goodman, 18. She was not held. TRACTOR VICTIM.

Boonville, May 31 A tractor he was operating toppled over on Theodore Keller, 41, yesterday, crushing him to death. The tractor was turned over when Keller made too short a turn at the end of a row in a field he was plowing. INJURIES FATAL. Richmond, May 31 (AP) -Nathan Pinnick, 24, of Richmond, died here today of injuries suffered, yesterday when his motorcycle struck by an automobile driven by F. H.

McKeys, 68, of Lawton, Mich. McKeys is being held on a charge of reckless driving. LARGEST PEACE-TIME LOAN IN HISTORY IS ASKED BY TREASURER Washington, May 31 Secretary Morganthau appealed to the American public tonight for the largest time loan in the history of the He asked for $600,000,000 secured by 15-18-year bonds bearing interest at the rate of per cent and 000,000 on five-year notes bearing per cent interest. At the same time he offered either these securities in exchange for $686,616,400 of per cent notes ma15, and for $364,138,000 of per cent notes maturing next August 1. Both new securities will be dated June 15.

The amount of the new loan over and above the amount of maturing securities additional cash, and 1 will swell the public debt to $32,643,000,000. High Spots in Past Conventions A series of stories on American political conventions of the past begins today on Page 4. You will learn facts you never previously knew. DR. TOWNSEND AND SMITH FORCES UNITE WITH PLEDGE TO TAKE OVER GOVERNMENT ADJOURNMENT KEY BELIEVED HELD BY F.

D. R. Final Form of Tax Bill and Congress' Close May Be Up To President. Washington, May 31 (AP)-With the relief and tax bills still to be passed by the Senate, congressional leaders said today the final form of the revenue measure and the date for adjournment might depend to a large extent upon President Roosevelt. They said it would be possible for Congress to adjourn this week if the Chief Executive would accept the tax compromise approved by the Senate finance committee and urge House leaders to fall in line.

Roosevelt Studying Courses. On the other hand, they said, if the President and House chieftains should insist on the undistributed profits tax on corporations such as the House passed, it would prolong the session indefinitely. The President was believed by friends on capital Hill to be weighing the advantages of the two possible courses. Some of them said they believed he would choose the firstaccept the substance of the Senate bill and enable Congress to quit. He told congressional leaders long ago that he wanted $623,000,000 in revenue, and that it was up to Congress to determine how it is to be raised.

The Senate bill comes as close to this revenue request as the House measure. To Pass Relief Bill Monday. Senate leaders said the relief bill carrying $1,425,000,000 to continue WPA after next July 1 would be passed tomorrow, even if night session should prove necessary, and that the tax bill would be taken up Tuesday. They added they were ready to work day, and night toward an adjournment the Republican convention opens a week from Tuesday. House leaders have virtually cleaned up their program.

They plan to take the Guffey-Vinson coal bill up Wednesday, after working on minor measures tomorrow and Tuesday. MOVE FOR THIRD PARTY COLLAPSES Question Thrown Back Into Farmer- Group's Lap. Chicago, May 31 (P)--A movement for immediate formation of a third national political party collapsed today just before the close of a conference of third party advocates from over the nation, A committee recommendation to call an organizing convention at Detroit "not later than September 5" was defeated at the last minute in favor of a resolution throwing the whole question back into the lap of the Farmer-Labor party of Minnesota. Convention Possibility Left Open. Farmer-Laborites who sponsored the conference indicated they were convinced their effort enter a third party in the November campaigns was premature.

he left The open, possibility however, of by the convention conferees' was action, which gave the Minnesota organization headed by Gov. Floyd B. Olson "discretionary power" to act in conjunction "advisory council" of representatives of ty minority political, labor and farm groups. Before adjourning, today's conference adopted a set' of principles to govern any future action. This called for formation of a new political party of trade unions, farm, professional Please Turn to Page Two.

LOOK TO INDIANA G. 0. P. PLATFORM Indianapolis, May 31 (AP)-Members of an advisory committee began preparation today of platform planks to be offered for adoption at the Republican state convention Wednesday. The five principal planks considered were: Repeal of the state gross income tax law; an agriculture program; repeal of the 1933 state government reorganization law; establishment of non-partisan control of state institutions and revision of the state liquor control law.

Members of the committee are George Stout of Lafayette, Paul Bausman of Washington, Paul Maddock of Bloomfield, Guy Cantwell, Lewis Bowman and Ernest Thomas. Twelve Hurt As Plane Hits House Roof Three Others Escape Injury In Crash Near Airport at Chicago. Chicago, May 31 -Twelve of fifteen persons aboard a Transcontinental and Western air transport were injured when the ship, flying non-stop from New York to Chicago, crashed into the roof of a house near the Municipal airport. Witnesses said the plane struck a cupola of the house, broke off a wing and swung in a half circle into an adjacent field. Some of Injured in Hospitals.

The nose was telescoped and the wheels sheared loose by the force, but the cabin remained virtually intact, lessening the hazard to the passengers. Pilot W. F. Smith, of Newark, and Co-Pilot George Houle, of Columbus, were among the injured. Houle suffered a broken arm, but Smith's injuries, although not completely diagnosed, were said by physicians to be more serious.

Six persons were taken to Holy Cross Hospital, while six others, rePlease Turn to Page Seven, POPE OBSERVES 79TH BIRTHDAY Thousands Hail Pointiff in St. Peter's. Vatican City, May 31 -Pope Pius XI observed his seventy-ninth birthday today by strongly denouncing Communism and its "false prophets." The pontiff, who is the oldest ruler in Europe or Asia, after receiving the salutes of Catholic delegates from twenty-two nations, told them: "Above all, guard yourselves against the dangers and insidiousness of Communism, against those who are false prophets, dreaming of an impossible union--a union of truth with falsehood." Solemn Mass Celebrated. A solemn mass in celebration of the birthday was celebrated in St. Peter's, attended by 40,000 pilgrims came here especially for the occasiona from throughout the world.

The pontiff spoke for 55 minutes in Latin to members of the Catholic action groups whose organizations he has stimulated from Buenos Aires to Quebec, and from Dublin to Shanghai and darkest Africa. "I have always been with you. and always will," said the Pope, in measured, energy-saving tones. Turns 1 to Fight on Communism. He returned again and again to his theme of combatting Communism and Paganism.

The Catholic press, he declared, is one of the best forces in this fight. Observers recalled that much of the controversy between the Vatican and Germany, where a Pagan movement recently has gained strength, has centered around the Catholic press. The Pope recently organized a world Catholic, press recommended exposition. it (the Catholic press) above all to be used constantly as the most powerful auxiliary of Catholic action." Pope Pius declared. His listeners interpreted the statement as an exortation to support the Catholic press in its campaign against "Nazi Paganism" and the "red menace." TWO KILLED IN FEUD London, May 31 totalled two dead and two Casualties today in a brawl and in a revival of clan warfare in Clay County, after almost a year of comparative peace.

No arrests have yet been reported after three new outbreaks of feudal violence in which three of the victims were fired upon from ambush. WHO REMEMBERS WHEN The Larph Block was built at the corner of High and Jackson streets in 1888, the name being composed of the initial letters of Lenon, Anthony, Rice, Perkins and Heath, the builders? E. S. P. What do YOU Remember? Write to the "Who Remembers When" Editor, care The Muncie Star.

Pension Leader and Long Aide Press Their Drive "Against Dictatorship in Washington;" Claim 10,000,000 Followers. Clifford Applegate. Vernon Hitchcock. include Miss Jean E. Wright, Delaware Township; Miss Ruby Gentry, Daleville; Vernon Hitchcock, Liberty Township and Clifford Applegate, Gaston.

Records Are Outstanding. Miss Wright is sixteen years old and has finished four years of clothing club work, having won a cash prize and three blue ribbons at the county exhibit. She also placed in the blue ribbon class on the sewing exhibits at Please Turn to Page Fifteen. "JIM" WATSON TURNS AUTHOR Book Promises to Become September -Seller. By Everett C.

Wakins. Washington, May Watson has turned author. The former Indiana senator, still a public figure though no longer public official, has written a book--his memoirs--that promises to become a September bestseller. Mr. Watson has been identified with most everything that has happened in the last forty years.

He has had a wealth of experience from which to draw in writing his autobiography. Promises to Be Very Interesting. D. C. Chamber, president of the Bobbs-Merrill Publishing Company, made announcement here today that Watson has consented, after much persuasion, to publication of his experiences as a notable member of the House of Representatives, in which he served under "Joe" Cannon as whip, and as the leader of the Senate during a trying period in the country's history.

"The Watson autobiography, now ready for type, promises to be the most intensely interesting book of its kind that we have published in years," said Chambers. "Watson has been identified with the country's history for forty years and few men have experienced the episodes that is revealed by the manuscript which we now have in our possession. We are delighted to publish it, both because of the national interest that is sure to be expressed and also because we are sure it will one of the best sellers-pf book, recent years." revealed, will contain heretofore unpublished stories relating to Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, William Jennings Bryan, "Uncle Herbert Joe" Cannon, Calvin Coolidge, Hoover, Warren Harding and a countless number of other persons who have been identified with the nation's history during almost a halfcentury. The Temperature Last 24 Hours Courtesy Indiana General Service Co. 9 a.

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A Year Ago Yesterday: Maximum, 80; Minimum, 58. Philadelphia, May 31 (AP)United with a pledge "to take over the government," Dr. Francis E. Townsend and the Rev. Gerald L.

K. Smith moved upstate today to begin their attacks "against the dictatorship in Washington." "We stood under the historic arch in Valley Forge and vowed to take over the government," Mr. Smith, head of the share-the-wealth clubs organized by the late Senator Huey P. Long, said last night as he and Dr. Townsend, head of the old age pension movement bearing his name, announced the merger of their forces, long rumored but often denied.

Says "Anyone but Roosevelt." Townsend, apparently undisturbed by the action of a congressional committee which cited him for contempt after he walked out on one of its investigation hearings on his movement, said "anyone but Roosevelt" in reply to a question of his presidential preference. He termed the President as "taboo to our flowers," and issued a warning, "if he is elected again, he will pack the Supreme Court with Farley politicians and you can kiss our American traditions goodbye." Ten million members were claimed by the representatives of the two movements, 4.000.000 by Townsend and 6,000,000 by Smith. $200 Pension by Next Congress. Predicting passage at the next session of Congress of his $200-a-month old age pension plan, Dr. Townsend said, "it is as inevitable as the sun will shine.

We elect only those congressmen who will put their John Hancock on the pledge that they will support the Townsend plan." "And we have the votes to do It." he stated. have 4.000,000 members the Townsend clubs all over the country, and each member controls three votes at minimum." "Add to that the 6.000.000 votes in the Huey Long units." interposed Mr. Smith, "and count it up -why, he'll sweep the country." Plan Protest Meetings. He added, "following the convention of the old age pension groups, we plan a series of protest meetings all over the country against the Roosevelt-Farley regime." Commenting on the union of forces. Mr.

Smith explained, "I was driven to Dr. Townsend by a similarity of ideals. Our leader was assassinated and Dr. Townsend is being persecuted by a despotic Congress. The time is ripe for a middle-class cohesion.

only the instruments in this movement." COUNTY ASSESSOR DIES AT PORTLAND Eye Infection Fatal to Albert S. Ertle, 71. Portland. May 31 (Special)- Albert S. Ertle, 71, Jay County assessor, died tonight in the Portland Hospital, of complications from an eye infection.

Mr. Ertle was taken to a Cincinnati hospital last February for treatment of the infected eye and was later returned to his home here, entering the Portland Hospital two Born in Jefferson Township, the weeks ago. son of Thomas P. and Margaret Ertle, members of a pioneer family, Mr. Ertle was widely known throughout this section.

Before moving to Portland twenty years ago, he conducted a hardware and general store at Blaine, southwest of here. He was a city councilman here during the administration of Mayor Thomas Fleming and was serving his second year as county assessor. For years he had been an active Democratic worker, and was prominent in civic affairs. Funeral Tuesday. Mr.

Ertle. an enthusiastic sportsman, was a member of the Portland Conservation Club, the Elks and Knights of Pythias lodges, of Portland, and the J. o. U. A.

of Boundary, near here. He also was a member of the Portland Methodist Church and was especially active in the Men's Bible Class. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence on West Main street at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. H. R.

Carson, of Decatur, former Methodist pastor here, officiating, and assisted by the Rev. E. J. Wickersham, the present local M. E.

pastor. Burial will be in Green Park Cemetery..