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COBY FATE INIKESHA

Found Guilty of Slaying Two U. S. Officers.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6—~Un- |

dersecretary of War Patterson fo day notified Rep. Forrest A. Harness (R. Ind) that the death penalty given Pfc. Robert A. Colby, Geetingsville, Ind., has been confirmed after a personal review of the cag’ by Gen. Eisenhower,

WIESBADEN, Sept. 6 (U. P.).— American army legal authorities said last night that- the death sentence of Pfc. Robert Colby of Geetingsville, Ind, has been submitted to Gen. Dwight D, Eisenhower for final approval. Colby, of the 48th combat engineers, was found guilty by a mili-

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He admitted killing his comofficer, Capt. Richard Brown, and Lt. Donald H. Wade on June 10 near Leipzig. Eisenhower has the power to commute the death penalty, and Colby’s neighbors in tiny Geetingsville have been praying that the army commander will spare the youth's life. At Leipzig last June, Colby testified: “I shot the old man (meaning Brown) but I didn’t want to shoot the lieutenant.” Brown had ordered Colby confined to post after the soldier was ,found leaving his company zone against orders. Colby admitted that he had beer drinking at the time of the shooting. Colby told ‘the military court that he took his rifle and walked into the company command post

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JAPS HOWLED WHEN NEW CARRIER SANK

U. 8. FIELD HOSPITAL, Yoko- + Bama, Sept. 6 (U, P.) —A brand new Japanese aircraft carrier - had “scarcely left the ways during launching ceremonies in mid-1042 when it was torpedoed and sunk by an submarine, American prisoners of war said today. Japanese standing by to wave Jags at the “joyful launching” fearly went mad when the carrier was sunk, the prisoners said. Some pt the men said they had been working at nearby docks during the | launching.

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Brown County Weathers : War-Beckons City Slickers,,

Hs ‘VICTOR PETERSON Times Staff Writer BROWN COUNTY, Sept, 6.—Brown county . . . Shangri-La. Snug valleys with meandering streams banked by wooded hillsides beckon city folk invitingly. And more and more walled-in’ humans are answering the call to live with nature. The end of gas rationing already has spurred many to take to in| hills once again and mative look | forward to the greatest land building - boom. in the a

JEWISH NEW YEAR fe bt E75 SH STARTS TOMORROW

county came through the hr a markably well. Many of the famed | painting colony went into the! armed forces, others worked in war plants. Already some of the old familiar easels are being set up overlooking the scenic spots. Sales Level High Meanwhile older artists faithfully recorded their favorite haunts during the war years and sales kept a high level. While the park itself is slightly run down through lack of maintenance men, “its return to nature's

Hoosierland’s

For Occasion.

By EMMA RIVERS MILNER Times Church Editor The blowing of the ram's horn will herald the Jewish New Year 5706 tomurrow in synagogs everywhere. For the first time in several years,

celebrate the New Year, or Rosh Hashongh, openly in the synagog.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1945

TRUMAN AS

FLAG IN TOKYO

Occupation of Japan May, Eventually Require . 500,000 Yanks.

By WILLIAM B. DICKINSON United Press S(aff Correspondent

YOKOHAMA, Sept. 6.— Gen. Douglas MacArthur will raise the famous American flag that flew over the capitol at Washington on Pearl Har-

bor day, when he enters Tokyo Saturday dianapolis time). He will head occupation forces for Japan that eventually will number approximately 500,000 men, it was disclosed today. © MacArthur's headquarters officially announced that allied occupation forces for Japan will consist of 18 army divisions in addition to a service air force and navy

‘The bulk of the occupation forces will be American with some other allied troops included, Beadquangss | said. On the basis of 13,000 sen per |

division, American combat troops|

involved would total about 270,000 men, while air force, service and personnel probably will bring the total occupation forces to between 400,000. and 500,000 men, Other Forces Small

As for other allied forces, a headquarters spokesman said that was not yet settled but small forces from each allied nation might participate, dquarters also announced “that a total of 7,000,000 Japanese troops will have been disarmed and demobilized by Oct. 15--3,000,000 in the home islands and 4,000,000 in Nippon's erstwhile “Greater East

“It is believed to be the greatest force surrendered in the history of warfare,” headquarters said, The flag MacArthur will hoist in Tokyo also was flown at the Big Three conferences: and fluttered from the masthead of the American battleship Missourl during the Japanese: surrender ceéremony last Suffday Across From Palace He will raise the historic Stars and Stripes over the American embassy, just across the street from Emperor Hirohito’s - palace. MacArthur subsequently will establish | his headquarters in the embassy, | but that may not be for some time. MacArthur sent word to the superintendent of West Point that! he had directed army forces at]

{Manila to send Lt. Gen. Tomoyuki} world-wide Jewry will be free to)

Yamashita’s 700-year-old Samuria sword to the military academy as “momento of the service rendered

temples mark the haphazard way of growth has not Orthodox temp will. anat

injured the classic ‘beauty of wild life. Roads areCin-only fair condition and many an( overlook is so grown up that the panoramas are hidden from view. But Hoosiers, gas-bound with an A card only, took advantage of the miniature Smoky mountains, This

and reform Jews, Saturday: year 5706 will begin officially at] sundown tomorrow. . The Central Hebrew congregation | and Shaare Tefillah both have re-!

out for the high holy days. Beginning at sundown tomorrow,

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decorated their edifices inside and (Contintied on on Page 3—Column Y

past season the Abe Martin lodge living headquarters turned away an estimated 11,000 people, Long distance calls pleading for cabins were a daily occurrence.

devout Jews will enter upon a 10day period of repentance searching their minds and hearts in an effort to rid themselves of sin and to make peace with each other and

The fish are waiting for the lure! coin God

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STORE BUILDING IS (Kcr a setionement. of Tom DAMAGED BY AUTO

close. It is a time of fasting, prayer William Arnold, 25, of 521 N. gen- in the morning and remain open ate ave, was charged today with all day as the faithful come and reckless driving, inadequate brakes, The ideal of peace upheld by the and failure to have a government|youich high holy days is the same

stamp on his windshield, after his| o tyo¢ of western civilization and automobile ~ ¢rashed into Billy {| Christianity. Therefore, the new

Grimes’ Tire Store, at 501 N. Senate voor coming now, immediately after

aye. {the signing of the treaty with JaLummie Martin, also of 821 N..... assumes added significance.

Senate ave, passenger in the car, The new year dates back to the will injured slightly and treated 8% creation of the world according to the City hospital. Damage was un-| | Jewish tradition. estimated at the store. The door | ‘The ram's horn, or shofar, has was caved in and fixtures were

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Hoosier Will Renew Effort To Bring German Son fo U. §.

By ROBERT J. CASEY

still hard to fix up even when you know it's here."

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and meditation. Temples open early

| driving the stolen car, gave Indi-

Ly his sons in the vital struggle]

new year on'Saturday and Sunday which proved so decisive in the war The | with Japan’—the battle of

thet | Philippines. He sent the sword of Vice Ad- | miral Okochi, Japanese naval com-

GAB DRIVER LAW IS PASSED BY GOUNGIL

‘Wild® Session Ends Fight Over Ordinance.

By KENNETH HUFFORD

The controversial ordinance Ucensing taxicab drivers finally has been passed by city council and will become law with Mayor Tyndall's signature, At one of the wildest and most disorderly sessions in its long history, city council last night approved the measure. The meeting climaxed a fight since last winter between taxicab companies and | meinbers of the 11th district Amer. | jean Legion, { During a two-hour-long Raaraiie |before a vote was taken, almost everything happened. Order broke down completely a number of

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'AUTO, STOLEN HE HERE, IS FOUND IN IOWA

It was Monday that ¥red M. Shafer, 941 Greer st. reported his car stolen from the corner of Ritter ave. and E. Washington stg Last night the Iowa road patrol notified Police here that the car was found Ia.

Two boys, 15 and 17, who were

addresses, but it was

residences; The Towa police wini| Bim try, again, but the automobile is Tien Ton 20s. Bae

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The President's Proposals

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (U. P.).—President Tru-

| man’s recommendations in his first peacetime message to

Congress:

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION—An immedi-

Entered as Second-Class- Matter at Postoffice Issued daily except Sunday

— | PRICE FIVE CENTS

ACTION TO

SPEED ‘GREAT INDUSTRIAL ERY

N ARTHUR TO RAISE FAMOUS

[Proposes Tax Relief in 1946, Price | Line Held; Sees No Need

To Fear Future.

By LYLE C. WILSON United Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.—President Truman told congress in & message today that prompt and courageous hanJdling of reconversion is essential to launch the United States upon “the greatest peace-time industrial activity we have ever seen.’

(Friday afternoon In-|

ate, federally-supported $25-for-26-weeks maximum extension to federal- employees, the merchant marine and

others not now covered. FAIR LABOR

STANDARDS ACT—

A substantial

increase in the “now obsolete” 40-cent minimum wage. WARTIME CONTROLS--Extension of second war

powers act into 1946 to attain

conversion.”

“an orderly, stabilized re-

WAR POWERS-AND GOVERNMENT. REORGANI-ZATION-—Deferment of proclaiming cessation of hostilities; legislation making permanent the President's powers to reorganize the executive branch of government,

FULL EMPLOYMENT-—Early action on full employ-

ment legislation.

FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE COMMITT EE—

A permanent FEPC.

LABOR DISPUTES AND WAGE STABILIZATION —Termination of war labor board after forthcoming labor-

industry conference.

UNITED STATES EMPLOYMENT SERVICE—Ultimate return to the states, but retention as a federal agency at least until June 30, 1947, with a $10,000,000 appropriation increase for the curreiit fiscal year.

AGRICULTURE—Transfer of $500,000,000 in lend-lease funds to

the Commodity Credit Corp. for continuing price support; a wellrounded crop insurance program; adjustment of existing farm programs to peacetime needs.

SELECTIVE SERVICE-Suit-able inducements for army and navy - - volunteers; continued - in-

HOUSING—Brond and’ com

prehensive housing legislation to

help private enterprise build 104

000,000 to 15,000,000 new homes in the next decade; federal aid for slum clearance.

RESEARCH—Creation of a single federal scientific research agency | Barkley's

His message gave congress the administration’s emer-

PEARL HARBOR PROBE IS VOTED

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Truman’s Approval.

| BULLETIN WASHINGTON, Sept. 67(U. P.). ~The senate today voted for a | special administrittion - endorsed | congressional Investigation of the Pearl Harbor disaster. Prompt approval by the house was prom- | ised by administration leaders.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (U. PD. Senate Democratic Leader Alben {W. Barkley today proposed, with {the knowledge and approval of President Truman, that congress investigate the Pearl Harbor dis~ aster, Barkley introduced = resolution to set up a special 10-man joint senate-house committee to conduct the investigation. His action, approved as it was by the President, made certain that

_ |congress will direct a special in“|vestigation which long has been

demanded by Republicans,

j committee was introduced yester-

day by Rep. Clarence Brown (R.0,). Identical resolutions were sched-

_juled today by Rep. Forest. A. Har“iness (R. Ind) and Senator Homer

Perguson (R. Mich.). Report Jan. 13

resolution proposed

to co-ordinate and control all federal research and promote, support | that the Special committee be set

4nd finance private research,’

{up at once and report to the con-

TAX REVISION—Limited reductions for calendar year 1946; later | gress not Jater than next Jan. 3. modernization of entire federal tax structure with further reductions.

SURPLUS PROPERTY DISPOSAL—A single administrator to re~

place present three-man board.

SMALL BUSINESS—Adequate protection and encouragement,

VETERANS—Clarification and liberalization of provisions for hospital and medical care, vocational training, loan guarantees and life

insurance.

PUBLIC WORKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES—A multi-billion dollar program for regional development of natural resources and con=

Roosevelt, in 1901, nearly 20,000 words,

Only One Longer Message

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (U. P.).~Only one President, Theodore Roosevelt, ever sent congress a longer message—exclusive of technical reporis—than the one sent to Capitol Hill today by President Truman, according to the White House. sent to congress a message containing The White House estimated that Mr. Truman's message today was about 18,000 words long.

struction of roads, airports, federal buildings, and grants to states and | municipalities fo public facilities.

LEND-LEASE AND POST-WAR RECONSTRUCTION-—Repeal of Johnston act; economically~sound lend-lease settlements; appropriation of remaining $500,000,000 UNRRA commitment.

CONGRESSIONAL SALARIES—Repeal of house expense allowance; immediate increase in salary to $20,000 a year for all members

“I offer this resolution with the [full knowledge and approval of the { President of the United States, " he said, “and 1 express the earnest | hope, which he shares, that the two {houses may . promptly agree to. it, {that the investigation may proceed { forthwith, and that the congress {and the country may expect a full

[report within the time designated.”

Barkley introduced his resolution {after a brief speech reviewing the fact that the Pearl Harbor disaster | already has been investigated by the Roberts commission appointed by

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JAPANESE WAR TOLL

A resolufion calling for a 14-03 joint special Investigaling|

gency and long-range pro=grams, including “limited” business tax relief in 1946. It was an urgent invitation to legislators to join Mr, Truman in “de= termined action now.”

The extraordinary, 16,000-word

| document arrived on capitol hill Congress: Investigation Has|

| with supplementary reports. . The

person, “The next few months are cru cial.” the message said. “What we do now will affect our life for decades to come.”

Mr. Truman acknowledged that there will be “a great deal of inevitable unemployment.” said there was “no reason to fear either the immediate future or the years that lie ahead.”

“Warns on Prices

mediate but limited and unspecified tax relief and more toYcome < later—-at . least. for business—the message warned that price lines must be held on: reconversion and cost of living items. The President asked for extension of the second war powers act— expiring Dec. 31, 1945—under which he exercises production and inventory conirols ‘as well ‘as the right to ‘order allocations of food, setasides of commodities ‘and rations

ment of the numerous war. powers: voted to the late Franklin Delano Roosevelt. If some powers shou be eliminated, the President sald, tet it be on a selective basis. Otherwise there would be. a sweeping and crippling abolition of powers variously authorized for “in time of war,” during the present war,” for the duration or un= til the ‘cessation of hostilities.” Expects Temporary Loss The time has not arrived, he said, for proclamation of “termination of the war” Mr. Truman indicated that mass production industries must expect at first to produce at a loss until they actually are in mass production again, Promising firm enforce ment of price control powers, Mr. Truman said the office of price administration would have his complete: support in the hold-the-line program, “During the months that’ lie {ahead, however,” he said, “some groups in business may be tempted to substitute for this long-range wartime thinking: a short-range policy designed to secure prices high enough to provide immediate profits over and above their temporarily high costs of production due to

LISTED AT 5 MILLION

Terrific Losses Revealed in Report to Diet.

By HENNEN HACKET

{their initial low. volume. These pressures will be resisted.”

Limited Tax Relief

Mr. Truman proposed limited tax

| relief effective next year by means Jof a transitional revenue hill de-

President did not deliver if in

But he.

With the promise of almost m=

of congress. SALE OF SHIPS—Legislation to expedite disposal of large 2 surplus | tonnage of merchant ships. STOCKPILING OF STRATEGIC MATERIAL-—Permanent, govern=

United Press Staff Correspondent signed to speed reconversion and SAN FRANCISCO, Bept. 6.~lexpansion of the peace-time econ{Japan reported today that she suf omy. [tered 5,630,360 casualties duringlernization of the entire federal tax the Pacific war, Including 554,350 | structure to encourage business and ..

He proposed careful mod-

ment stockpiles of materials needed for national defense but in which

the U. 8. is naturally deficient.

anapolis found that no boys lived at those | P

Swim Suits Barbaric-That's s

Bare Fact, No. 1 Nudist Says

By CLAIRE FOX United Press Staff Correspondent

CHICAGO, Sept.

Knapp regretted that it probe

| ably was too late for entrants in

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Knapp, America’s No, 1 nudist, | sald today that beauty contests |

are the height of barbarity.

He sent a telegram to the di= |

rectors of the : America contest telling them so. Knapp, president of the Ameri-

ean Sunbathing Association, Inc, |

a national nudist society, objected because the contestants have to wear bathing suits. He doesn’t think they should wear anything.

” ” n HIS telegram sald: “Venus ‘de Milo in a bathing sult no matter how brief would not qualify as Miss America. Too much of her, Yet ideal of perfection. True, robust, radiant

feminine beauty can only be |

judged au naturale. Trust women live to see such contests.” A lawyer by profession, Knapp was tanned and healthy after a summer at Roselawn, his nudist samp near Gtgwn Point, Ind, talked, explating that a0 es Bousereg

GOING without’ im, he ‘sald, immoral

scheduled Miss"

Saturday's Miss America contest at Atlantic City, N. J, to doft their bathing suits. But he hopes the rulemakers will see things his way next year, ‘I just wanted them to know

| how ‘I felt about it,” he said.

am. Sher 1

» ~ ~ | KNAPP predicted bathing suits

would be unknown-—except in museums—within 10 years, ° He sald the country is ripe for a riot over them “Let’s hope that we shall soon get rid of the monstrosity as one of the vestiges of barbarism. “Let's send our bathing suits to

the museum for the entertain- |

ment and wonderment of posterity.” ” ” » BUT THINGS are brighter all the time for nudism, he philosophied. “The shorter the bathing suits

get, the briefer the curiosity about

what they're hiding, “When women stop wearing bathing suits, men won't he inter-

ested in them at all.”

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (0.1 Pr). | =~, 8 combat casualties “of | world war II were computed af 1,070,452 today. The total included. 256,996 dead, 651,261 wounded, 38,203 missing and 132,27% prisonsry. of war. | Lctvitians ki killed or wounded in. air (raids, The Japanese army listed 4,470,- | 19% of its 4,926,000 cRSualties simply | “sick.” Pre terrific toll was disclosed in| statistics submitted to the closing

sessfon of thee “tmperial diet today,

| Radio Tokyo said.

aid consumer purchasing power. The latter was a hint of some in | dividual tax relief in the future, The President recommended a | “substantial’ immediate increase in {the fair labor standards act mini{mum wage from its present 40- { cents-an-hour level and that work ers processing agricultural products

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NAVY REVEALS JAPS EXECUTED 5 AIRMEN

WASHINGTON, Sgot. 6 (U. P.). | The navy revealed today phat Jen-

(snese forces executed five navy airs.

nen shot down over Borneo last

Tokyo sald other official statistics | Jan. 13.

{showed that the allies sank 2000 Names of the executed navy fliers

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Mean Thief Ge Gets Chicken Dinner

MRS. P. G. COX of Mattoon, { TL, has her heart in the right | place—if not her presents, Mrs. Cox came here today to visit Mr, and Mrs. W. N. Turpin, 2815 E. 18th st., and her daugh= ter, a WAC. at Camp Atterbury. Like a good guest, she brought some presents—a fried chicken,

she raised herself, and an orange -

cake. “A delicious one, if I do say so myself,” said Mrs, Cox. Stopping for a bite to eat at the Unfon Station restaurant, Mrs, Cox set down her Gladstone bag, containing chicken and cake. The next thing she koew, 4 was Bouse

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were not revealed, and the navy {gave no further détails of the exew cutions. The executions were revealed in a navy announcement telling the story of three members of the crew of a Liberator bomber shot down in

fighter planes. Four members of the crew of 10 survived. Three have just returned to an advance base in the Philip» pines after 179 days of wandering through the Borneo jungles, ' the navy sald, The fourth made his way to safety separately.

A, P. REHEARING ASKED , WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (U. P).— Col. Robert R, MeGor pub{lisher of the Chicago. The Tribune Co. B tion: with Re,

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a dogfight with four Japanese