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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1930
Page
1
The piece reports that tariffs push about 2 000 American factories to relocate abroad. Up to 500 000 Americans may be employed by these concerns overseas, with foreign wages spent in foreign lands. It argues high tariffs could turn America into a banker while others produce and employ workers abroad.
President Hoover is perturbed by Western trip reports calling it a political swing. White House notes no set speeches are planned and the August itinerary aims for rest after a strenuous year in Washington.
Two masked men robbed an interstate bus of jewelry and cash totaling about $2,000 today. They forced the driver to stop between East Chicago and Indiana Harbor, lined up passengers, took valuables, then fled in a hidden car nearby.
In Santa Rosa California on May 12 Fay Berry 25 piloted a plane that nosedived into the Joseph Smith райid killing Berry and his 23 year old brother Arnold. Also aboard was 18 year old Robert Smith who was critically injured. Smith had written to his mother that he would fly from Modesto to see her. Arnold joined at the last moment.
The India independence campaign faces a pivotal week as the national congress working committee weighs continuing nonviolent resistance or shifting to violence after Gandhi's arrest and Abbas Tyabji's imprisonment. V. J. Patel potential leader, with Naidu acting in interim, and Patel's tougher stance could push toward bloodshed. Demonstrations surge across a country of over 32 million people.
Webb Miller reports from London to Karachi and across India tracing Gandhi era agitation, Simon Commission hopes, and boycotts as India presses for greater self rule amid religious tension and economic strain. Miller’s seven day air trek covered 5200 miles through thirteen countries with a dangerous frontier in view.
The text notes Miller a seasoned American reporter who traveled with Pershing in Mexico and France and served with the British army in France. It describes a high heat flight schedule from Crete with early departures and describes crossing a vast salt lake in Persia that blinded passengers.
The piece compares Indian illiteracy to the U S in the Philippines, noting India’s 90 percent literacy deficit. It highlights the multilingual chaos with 147 languages and countless dialects from south to north, and contrasts the vast land with only about sixty thousand British troops stationed there.
Discussion hinges on the Simon report terms and recommendations. If liberal, it could end agitation except among extremists. The boycott on cotton goods stands as the congress’s strongest tool, quietly exerting influence. India imports vast cotton annually, with England a major buyer amid unemployment and a trade slump.
Porto Rico still bears 1928 hurricane effects and urgent relief is needed. Governor Theodore Roosevelt said after a White House visit that the requested $3,090,000 for hurricane relief is absolutely vital.
Connersville Indiana May 12 attendance at state parks is the largest for any May since 1919 when the state conservation department was formed. Director Richard Lieber reported this to Rotary Club members here today.
Secretary Stimson defended the London naval treaty before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee calling it a fair and honorable pact. He said it establishes naval parity with Britain and enables further limits. He will return with Navy officials and other experts to present additional views.
William Jennings Bryan’s death is linked to water intake, said Carter Harrison upon returning from Europe aboard the Reliance. Harrison, Chicago’s five time mayor, added that Bryan carried and drank large amounts at banquets and planned to support J Hamilton Lewis in Illinois, arguing the state’s split on prohibition will decide the contest.
A stray OCR fragment lists times and numbers such as 6 a m 61, 10 a m 6, 11 a m 8 a m 68, 12, 9 a m 1. m 70, and moon symbol. It lacks identifiable events or places for a fuller summary.
Indianapolis merchants announce a return goods ban effective May 15 under the Merchants Association rules. The policy bars bedding, hats, shoes, worn or altered clothing, and other items from being returned, with scrutiny of customers and accounts to identify undesirable return patterns.
The Times announces a new series on radio star Vaughn de Leath with a feature in Tuesday’s edition. The paper also previews Babe Ruth baseball lessons, a large photo spread of 3,000 grade school graduates, a Page 3 contest with Paramount stars for cash prizes, and budget fashion tips for graduates alongside a Major Hoople comic preview.
Thirty-three persons were indicted in twenty-six true bills by the Marion county grand jury. Ben Jennings is jailed on $1000 bond for second degree burglary and petit larceny over a 33 cent theft from a Standard grocery. Eleven charged with pe seiere, eleven with vehicles, one with transporting liquor, one with salant to kil and forgery.
The feature tracks 16 year old Denny Duesenberg son of Fred Duesenberg as he works as a mechanic on Peter De Paolo's 500 mile race cars at Indianapolis. It notes Denny's ambition to build a car for a future champion and his plans to attend Purdue and Boston Tech after high school.
In Dallas on May 12 the Episcopacy committee of the Methodist general conference south discussed possible action over charges against Bishop James Cannon Jr and three others tied to prohibition activities in the last presidential campaign. They planned executive session to review Rembert Smith of Washington Ga’s charges and the marginal stock account allegation.
Jean Mermoz began a trans Atlantic flight from St Louis Senegal toward Natal Brazil aboard an Aero postale seaplane carrying 308 pounds of mail. Navigator D Abry and radio operator Gimie accompanied him for the 30 hour fuel range. A second report notes Colonel Sidars Morelos crashed offshore amid heavy rain. Lt Carlos Rivarosa perished.
In San Jose Costa Rica on May 12 a crash is reported after Colonel Pablo Sidar took off from Cerro Loco en route to Buenos Aires. His body was recovered with the wreckage described as mangled, ending a noted non stop flight attempt.
Bruce Barton author and lecturer will address the Mercator Club Tuesday luncheon at the Columbia Club. His topic will be A Man Nobody Knows.
New York May 12 The 18 year old John For ners of Ohio was killed Sunday night when he tumbled from a toy plane device at a street carnival.
Reported rise in case lot malt sales and moves toward a dealer protection group after the Danovitz supreme court decision. Retailers say malt remains a staple, no pledges requested, and officials note no immediate enforcement actions against home brewers. The ruling also covers bottles hops and related equipment subject to seizure when used for illicit liquor.
Plan for a metal dirigible to be built at Scott Field Belleville if Congress approves a new bill. Colonel John A Paigelow outlined plans for a 5472 foot dirigible with eight engines. armed with a 37 mm gun, two airplanes, ten machine guns and bombs weighing 5 000 to 15 000 pounds. maximum speed 100 mph and cruising range 4400 miles.
Representative La Guardia denounces as forgeries two documents shown by Police Commissioner Grover Whalen. He claims they reveal an organized Communist band directed from Moscow. He says the NYPD accepted a "gold brick" and cites letter heads identical to those used for orders from the Third International in Moscow.
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