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16 Pages First Section "YOUR HOME TOWN 1 VOLUME 93 LOX3ANSPORT, INDIANA, TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 21, 1937 PRICE 3 CENTS Latest Happenings Home Edition Of World Events if AT ANY Housing Bill Drive Beaten Administration's Campaign to Finish Action On Measure At Collapse. Special Session Complete Annual Christmas Festivities Start Pee. 22 At Logansport State Hospital VvC Christmas Pageant and Dance Will Be Highlights of Extensive Nine-Day Program Which Will Be Presented; Roast Duck Will Be Served for Annual Christmas Day Dinner. Stroke Fatal Ted Healy to WASHINGTON, Dec. 21--(UP)--The administration drive to complete action on the housing measure in the special session collapsed today and adjournment by nightfall appeared possible.

While the senate raced toward a final vote on the bill to stimulate a private housing boom, members both houses, impatient to begin their Christmas holiday, rebelled and began a drive to quit work immediately. Senate Majority Leader Alben W. Barkley, said i adjournment before nightfall was possible. i Barkley explained that the situation in the house, which recessed until appeared to make it impossible to complete action on the bill and adjust differences between the two chambers before adjotirnmnt. As a result, he said, the special session may end as soon as the Senate passes its housing bill and the House sends it to conference.

The HOUSR passed its housing rreas- ure laet week. Speaker William B. supporting Barkley's view, said there was no intention of holding congress in session for action on I the conference report. The sudden revolt, overthrowing administration plans to hold congress in session until Thursday if necessary to enact housing legislation made it virtually certain that the special session would end without completing a single item on the legislative agenda presented by President Roosevelt. Both houses completed action on only one major item--the farm bill.

With that measure in conference, there was no possibility of action until the regular session opens on January o. The special session thus made only one legislative achievement-passage of a resolution voting mem- bern $225,000 for traveling expenses. HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 21 (UP)--Ted Healy, the comedian, i a Healy was famous for his work both on the legitimate stage, a i a i i with "stooges," Healy i at home from a stroke, Metro Goldwyn Mayer studios announced. A son was born to his wife a few days ago.

One of the finest Christmas programs in years has been arranged for the patients at the Logansport State Hospital this year and will cover a period of nine days, from Wednesday, December 22, through Thursday, December 30, witii the program being arranged under the direction of Dr. C. L. Williams, superintendent. The Christmas season activities at the hospital, made possible by friends' contributions to the Patients' Amusement Fund, arc highlighted by such features as the Christmas pageant, the patients' dance, distribution of gifts, and other events.

The program will be inaugurated on Wednesday, December 22, with the presentation of a pageant, "The Light of the World" at 7:30 p. m. Featured on the Thursday program will be the annual Patients' Dance, to be held at 7:30 m. Always one of the most attractive events will be the sumptuous Christmas dinner to be served at noon on Christmas Day. Tender duck will be served in the main course with all the accoutrements, topped off by the holiday dessert, mince pie.

Services will be held for the patients on Sunday. A motion-picture show, "Lloyds of will be featured on Tuesday, and on Wednesday evening a Christmas party and dance will be held for the patients. One of the most comprehensive activities to be presented will be the two-act operetta by the Patients' Choir assisted by employees, to be staged on Thursday, December 30, at 8 p. as the grand finale of the hospital program. The operetta selected for presentation at that time is "Lantern Land," and is under the direction of Mrs.

Lola Besse. The complete Christmas program at the Logansport State Hospital: WEDNESDAY, DEC. 22 7:30 p. Pageant, "Light of the of Washington school. THURSDAY, DEC.

23 7:30 p. Dance, FRIDAY, DEC. 24 5:00 of outdoor Christmas tree. A A DEC. 25 9:00 a.

of gifts on wards by attendants In charge. Candy and oranges for every patient. 11:30 a. Christmas dinner. MENU Soup for Hospital and Infirmary Wards Creamed Duck Gravy Potatoes Creamed Corn Pickles Grape Jelly Bread Butter Milk Mince Pie SUNDAY, DEC.

26 8:45 a. Swelt- rer, St. Joseph's church. 2:00 p. services--Rev.

Logan A. Weaver, First Evangelical church. TUESDAY, DEC. 28 2:00 p. m.

and 7:30 p. ture show, "Lloyds of London," Freddie 'Bartholomew. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 29 7:30 p. Christmas party and dance--Refreshments.

THURSDAY, DEC. 30 8:00 p. operetta by Patients' Choir, assisted by employees; under direction of Mrs. Lola Besse, LANTERN LAND An Operetta in Two Parts CAST OF CHARACTERS Prince Nogotta Kimono, the ruler of Short Princess Iwanta Kimono, his wifa Glynn Eskew Nomaka, their daughter Marian Wall Uhadda, their Walwer Blossom McSquash, their colored Beaulieu Manager of the Plantation, James Grant William 'Meeharn Mrs. Grant, his Salmons Kenneth, their son Richard Patoux Kate, their daughter Arlene Kessenger Dave Ashley, super-saiesman of the Wotta Swatta a i Fenker Bud Billings, his colored man- of-ali-work Alfred Dendy JAPANESE GIRLS Adda Beanlng Marie Pasquale Thyla Farnsley Ruth Cozzi JAPANESE BOYS Guy Donovan Charles Harting Edward Freedman Myrle Allen SCENE A Japanese Island Garden of the Palace of Prince Nogatta TIME The Present Act I--Morning Act II--Evening (Continued on Page 15) Postoffice Prof.

Walter Fitch n. I of Purdue, Stricken State Leader of Indiana Farm Institutes and Superintendent of Agricultural Conferences Stricken With Heart Attack. Recor3 Set J.S. Liner Damaged in i i Labor Spy AgedMan Systemjs Struck By Jlondar Is "Heaviest Days Business in Five Years At Lopnnsiiort Office The local poetoCfice ie now a veritable bee-hive of industry and will remain so for the remainder ot the week, until the bulk of the Christ- Purdue university faculty member mas mailing has been disposed of. for 21 yeiirs, state leader of farm The postoffice experienced its institutes and superintendent of Revealed Auto Dies Civil Lilj'erties Charges Sp.v Practice in Industry Almost Universal Injuries Suffered By Alfred H.

October 26, Prove Tatal At His Home ROCHESTER, Dec. furies sustained on October 26 when he was struck by an automobile while crossing the road in front 01 his home proved fatal Tuesday morning at 6:30 o'clock to Alfred H. Foor, 73, well known Fulton county farmer. Death occurred at his farm home, one mile south of Athens. Mr.

Poor's fatal injuries were, sustained when he stepped in from of an automobile driven by Ralph Bowers, a neighbor. Mr. Bowers was held blameless in the accident. WASHINGTON, Dec. 21--(UP) -The Senate Civil Liberties committee today reported to congress that labor spying is "a common, almost I universal practice in American in- 21--In- clustry" and declared that one-third of the spies used by one agency were union officials.

"The known total of business firms receiving spy services is approximately 2,500," the report said. "The list (of these firms) as a whole reads like a blue book of American industry. "The names and distribution of these firms conclusively demonstrate Tho tenacious hold which the spying habit has on American business. LAFAYJETTE, Dec. 21-(UP)--Professor IValter Q.

Fitch. From motion picture producers steel makers, from bookless fast- The injured man was believed to I0 automobiles, from small he recovering from his injuries. lmits to a nt enterprises--there is which were not considered serious scarce ij- a industry that is not although he was still in a weakened represented in the accompany- Heaviest day in five years Monday, Postmaster George A. Raub, declared, and was close to being the heaviest day since the present building was built in 1D05. 60,000 letters were mailed by local peo- pie Monday and were all handled through the postoffice.

The average daily of letters: amounts to approximately 10,000. Parcel post handled Monday was approximately 20 times as heavy as usual, Mr. Raub stated. For the benefit of local people mailing packages which have to be handled through the Chicago post- office, Mr. Raiib stated that the Chicago postoffice experienced the heaviest day in its history Monday and that due to this rush, packages mailed now by Logansport people are not likely to he delivered before Christmas unless they go special delivery.

The Logansport postoffice will be open each evening through Thursday until p. for the convenience of those who wish to mail packages or letters. Extra help has i been added to handle the a heavy rush, and as much concerted effort as possible will be made to packages and mail before Christmas. There will be no deliveries on Christmas day, since the postal employees will be given the Ine agricultural conference of farmers week at Purdue, died today after a heart attack. ronditon, when he suddenly rame worse Tuesday morning a' 1 died within a short time.

He was born April 9. 1S65. the of William and Catherine Foor, and all of his life had been spent en the farm where he died. His wife, the former Jennie Oldfather, preceded him in death several years ago. Surviving are three children, Earl Grace, who resided with their father; Clark, also of near Athens; brother, Wesley, of Roches- Hotel Fire Claims One; Three Hurt Perishes As Flames Sweep Hotel Crawford At Greencastle ui be I ing list of clients of the detective agencies.

Stress Extent of Evil Chairman Robert M. LaFollette, I and Sen. Blbert D. Thomas. tah, member of the committee, said the report ou "industrial espionage" represented approximately one-fourth of the committee's work to date.

The report completes the inquiry into "industrial espionage." day as a holiday. and ter. arrangements have yet been completed. Xhristmas Vacation They pointed out that the report is the'first of a series on the com- not Public and parochial schools and Cass county schools close Wednesday for ChVlstmas vacation. i schools will re-open a 4 i county institutions will convene again Jan.

3. 78 Japanese Die in Fire TOKYO. Dec. 21--(UP)--Seventy- eight persons were killed today in a which started as they were watching a news reel of the Chinese war, hoping to see their friends cr relatives among the Japanese troops in action. Villagers of Nishimuro, in Wa- breaking and coercion, "and Har- kayama Prefecture, knew that the Ian county." I village boys who went to China The committee has underway a were on the Nanking front.

A news study of employer associations and reel arrived with pictures of the i vigilante groups and will hold hear- Nanking fighting and 500 persons a I ings early nest year. I went to the primary school to see must overcome a i i i children with this spying practice which faces the started as the reel was le- average American workers or the 'n iere a a and spy and bis reports will de- OH1 a i had recovered stroy every vestige of right which 7S per soiis, i i 27 for 150 years we have thought our! a 2 1 from" the i i guarantees the average i oj; sc liuoi. individual," the committee said, I mittees work which will "industrial munitioning," include strike Filch was native of liipley cunnty. He graduated from Purdue In 181)1 and joined the universitj staif at once, subsequently handling- some of ils most Importan work. He was in charge of the Indiana exhibit at the Panama Pa ciiic exposition in San Francisco lu 1915 and of the state display a Hie Sesfiui-Ccntaininl exhibition in Philadelphia in lfl'20.

He was superintendent of the Purdue corn shoiv tor years nn from- 1919 to 1925 was assistan superintendent of the Internationa Grain and Hay show In Chicago 6 on A change of venue from the coun fond production and conservation ty was taken by the defendant in and for Tears had assisted in or- A Dec. 21-- (UP)-- One person was turned to death and three others received serious burns and injuries in a fire which hroke out in the Crawford hotel today. Thirty other were rescued from the second floor by members of the Greencastle fire department. The victim was Mrs. Louise Keukelinck, about 40, of 403 South Wells Mishawaka, Ind.

Those i were Miss Sallie i 66, Greencastle, fractured hip and burns; Roy Scott, 30, burns and shock; and George Gibson, 68, burns and shock. INVESTIGATE I INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 21 -(UP)-- Clem Smith, state fire mar shal, today sent two men to Green castle to investigate the Crawfori hotel fire which brought death tt one person and serious injury ti three others. Send Fillmore Case to Delphi for Tria iranizintr (lie annual state fair. Ho leaves his widow and one daiizliter, Mildred Lpali Fitch, ivho gRidmifpil Insfllier in Hie some class nl Purdue in 198(5.

Funeral services will lie conducted at Thursday morning at the Central Preslij'terian church here. the divorce action of Charles Fill more Marie Fillmore ii circuit court Tuesday morning an the case was sent to Carroll coun ty for trial. Judge Robert Miller ot "Rocliaste had been named special judge i the Fillmore case and was on th bench when the change petitio was recorded, earner first Reported Sinking, Still Xavigable and Heads for Port TBRSGHBLLING ISLAND, The etherlands, Dec. 21--(UP)--The altimore mail liner City of Ham- urg sent out an S. O.

S. today fter a collision with an Italian teamer, but later reported by wire- ess that she was navigable and ble proceed without assistance. The accident occurred 10 miles hers in the North Sea. Jan Kijndc-rs, burgomaster of fest Terschelling, received a wire- ss message from the lifeboat Bran- aris, which went to the rescue, say- rig that the City of Hamburg had eported she was not "sinking rap- dly" as earlier wireless message aid, but was making for port. The Hamburg office the line eported that the ship carried a ormal creiv about 70 taut had nly one passenger aboard, an Am- jrican woman listed as "Miss eters." Other passengers were to have boarded the liner at South- xmpton tomorrow' for Baltimore.

Tha liner left Bremen at 2:20 a. today, according to Hamburg agents of the line. They said they lad no direct word of the collision but had heard of it from salvage agents. Tho address of the Amer- can woman passenger was not K.nown in Hamburg. Veiled Warning Givenjo Japan President Roosevelt Announces United States Foreign Policy in Replying to Alf M.

London's Pledge of Support in Critical Far Eastern Situation. WASHINGTON, Dec. 21-- (UP)--President Roosevelt today in a telegram to former Governor Alf M. Landon of Kansas declared the United States rejects a foreign policy of peace at any price. Responding to a telegram from Landon pledging his support to the president's foreign policy, particularly in the present Far Eastern crisis, President Roosevelt said that while the American people want peace they have "rejected every suggestion that ultimate security can be assured by closing our eyes" to events taking place in other parts of the world.

The correspondence between the president and the Republican candidate for president in the last national election was made public at the state department upon instructions from the White House. Mr. Roosevelt was at the time lunching with Secretary of State Cordell Hull and had just finished a conference with Chinese Ambassador C. T. Wang.

Landon apparently inspired by the present tense situation between Japan and the United States, wired the president the following message from. Topeka, yesterday: "Dear Mr. President: "A year ago at the gridiron dinner, in the spirit of the old American tradition that politics cease at the water's edge, I pledged your cooperation and support in the difficult -foreign confronting your administration. Pleads for Unity "That is a grand principle, and we must evidence our good faith in it. It means that there must be no demagogic playing of politics at the expense of the country's unity in dangerous situations such, as now confront us.

"Therefore, I want to renew my pledge, especially in view of the fact that so many memhere of congress, of both parties, seem to nave forgotten this basic principle of American politics and by their actions help create the impression on foreign nations that they do not I trust your administration of foreign They would hamstring our conduct of extremely delicate oreign situations. "These members are pursuing he same dangerous course follow- id by those members of the British, larliament who early in 1814 gave Stores Open Until 9 At Night Stores Open Tonight, Wednesday and Thursday Nlg-M-s and Friday Until 6 P. jr. Father of Carl Frey Dies At Indianapolis Adolph Frey, 73 year old father of Carl A. Frey, former local automobile agency operator, died at his lome, 856 Eastern avenue, Indianapolis, at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon.

Besides the son, who now resides Indianapolis, Mr. Frey is survived by the widow, another son Otto G. Frey, two daughters, Mrs, Phillippine H. Noffke. and Mrs, Helen L.

Chapman, a sister, Mrs, Fred L. Doeppers, and two brothers, Herman Frey and Ernest Frey Funeral rites will be held at the residence a.t 2:30 o'clock Wednes day afternoon and burial will be made in Crown Hill cemetery, Indianapolis. With Santa Claus poised for his Friday night journey Logansport merchants stand ready to serve those who have not taken care of heir Christmas needs. Stores will he open up to 9 p. i.

tonight, Wednesday night and 'hursday night and until 6 p. m. giving all an opportunity complete their Yuletide pur- hasing. With the sun shining brightly during the morning hours Tuesday shoppers paid early visits to stores. Continued rush business was expected throughout the afternoon evening.

Again Tuesday clowns from the Peru circus headquarters were on streets and in the stores of Logansport for the entertainment of the shoppers. They distributed candy to children. These clowns will be hack again Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Augmented sales forces anJ an exceptionally large stock ot merchandise made shopping in Logansport a pleasure. Practical Christmas presents are in demand this year, as anticipated by merchants, and selections made for the 1937 season provides people of the Lo- area with a magnificent stock from which to choose.

Activities along all lines of 60- cial. civic and business endeavors point to Christmas this week. Schools close for the holiday Wednesday and clubs, groups, Sunday school niasees and others arc. conducting Christmas parties. Plans are being made to entertain boys and girls at luncheons, parties, free theatre shows and in other manners as methods ol spreading Christmas cheer.

State and county institutions look forward to special Christmas dinners, planning to serve seasonable dishes on Christmas day. Logansport streets, public buildings homes are gaily for the Yuletide, reflecUng the spirit nf Christmas in this city. he impression that England either would not or could not fight under any circumstances. "I congratulate you on your to the proposed legisla- that would take away the pow(Continued on page fifteen) ns a In (liana: cloudy Mostly tonight anil Wednesday, probably 11 gji or snow in ust and north rtions; slight- vrarmer. THE WILL TO WIN What is this will to win? An old-fashioned bromide? To say anything new-seems impossible, for there is nothing new under the sun.

Goethe said it is easy to be original. The real rub is in putting new clothes on an old subject. Anyway we can try. The will to win, it seems to me, is the fixed determination, conscious or otherwise, which combined with enthusiasm, optimism, pertinacity, is well nigh irresistible. Ask Larry Kelly, formerly of Yale.

A bit cocky, perhaps, but he believed in Kelly and his ability to "put it across," particularly across the goal line. The results have been well smeared across the football score-boards around the country. Have you this will to win? Oc you believe In yourself? If y- don't nobody else will. If yo you can accomplish most within reason. Just don't tackle a tiger or try to eat an elephant at first.

Use a little common sense and keep on using it. How to start? Well, just pick out some kind of work you like--something legitimate, something useful that properly. Stick, to Hang on. Realize and constantly assert that you have the power to make good. Be dead in earnest and results will follow, as surely as day does night.

Cause and effect, that's all..