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FORECAST; Partly cloudy and warmer tonight and tomorrow, Lowest temperature tonight; 8 to 12.

Left to right, William Shaffer, president, Marion County Precinct Committeemen’s association; Dr. Burrell Diefendorf, chairman, state alcoholic beverages commission; Charles Johnson, executive secretary, Indiana Retail Alcoholic Beverage Association, Inc.; Dr. Gerald F. Kempf, city health officer, and Joseph J.

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Daniels, 11th district Republican chairman,

QUAKE ROCKS SEATTLE AREA; DAMAGE HEAVY

Several Persons Hurt as Buildings Shake on 300-Mile Front.

SEATTLE, Wash., Feb, 15 (U. P.).—An earthquake, described by seismologists as the worst in the history of the Pacific Northwest, rocked a 60,000-square mile area last night. It caused damage running into hundreds of thousands of dollars. Several persons suffered slight injuries when the .quake rumbled along a 300-mile coastwise front, tumbling merchandise from the

shelves of drugstores, restaurants and taverns.

Second Quake Today

A second quake of minor jfitensity occurred at 6:15 a. m. (

ed . It lasted twa

wpnoticed except by | Wholesalers few Ai RT | district | Washington Although no serious casualties were reported, cities from Salem, Ore., to Vancouver, B. C., reported cracked walls in buildings, falling plaster, broken merchandise amd shattered plate glass windows. The shock, recorded by the University of Washington seismograph at 9:18 p. m. (Indianapolis time) was reported to have been felt in more than 30 cities along the coast and 300 hiiles inland to Spokane, Wash. The seismograph needle at the university's geology laboratory was thrown completely off its cylinder by the sudden tremor for the first time since it was installed, Professor G. E. Goodspeed said. Continued 16 Minutes “It was the strongest shock in my 27-year experience at the university,” Dr. Goodspeed said. “Disturbances kept registering on the seismograph dor 16 minutes after the actual quake.” Dr, Goodspeed and Assistant Geologist Howard A. Coombs classifled the tremor as “plus-six” intensity, two-thirds as strong as the disastrous 1906 = San Francisco earthquake, Dr. Goodspeed and Mr. Coombs at first had logged the temblor as “plus five.” Authorities on Olympia, Waan: fngton's capital city, reported 100-foot cornice fell from the v of a downtown six-story building and erashed on a first-story roof. Observers saw the 42-story Smith tower, Seattle's highest structure, sway “several feet.”

Son Telephones:

Here During Quake

Though she was 3000 miles away, | Mrs. RP, McKinney of 526 E, Fall Creek pkwy., had a ringside seat at the Seattle earthquake last night. She was talking via long distance telephone to her son, R, P, Mc-

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DON'T THROW AWAY RATION BOOK NO. 4

Housewives should keep war ray tion book four, the OPA advised today. Spare stamps from this book will be used in rationing sugar, after sugar stamp 39 is gone, it was explained. Sugar stamp 39 is the last stamp in the sugar book, since stamp 40 was used in the 1944 home canning season.

TIMES INDEX

In Six-Point

Republican party leaders today

government” demands more respect

that he declared must be followed | as established party policy: ONE: Safeguard the public health by, keeping all restaurants and taverns as clean “as soap and water can make them.” TWO: Make certain that politics do not enter into any enforcement proceedings. THREE: Enforce license provisions so that the public will not be forced to spend its money for “something it does not want.” FOUR: Prevent by strict action sale of beer and liquor to minors. FIVE: Stop “after-hour” sales of beer and. liquor. SIX: Expose wholesalers who require retailers to buy large quantities of wine, rum or gin in order ore ph e “If ‘we don't stress beer and liquor law enforcement, John Q. Public will,” warned Chairman Stand Together pena ves of beerand lgquor a aes stoned

“Whenever Henry and I can’t stand together on vital subjects like this, Tm. out of politics,” he declared. ‘ William Shaffer, president of the Marion County Republican Precinct Committeemen’s association, said sanitation is a constant din in the ears of his workers. Trench Mouth Noticed

A current epidemi¢ of trench mouth was disclosed by Dr. Golden Silver, dentist and Pike township ward chairman. Pledging support, he believes improper washing of eating utensils has contributed to the outbreak.

End of Tavern Evils Sought

liquor industry in combatting sales to minors, unsanitary conditions and other abuses that threaten to cause a revolt of public- opinion. County G. O. P. Chairman Henry Ostrom, sponsor of an “enforcement” breakfast in the Columbia club, served an ultimatum that “good

He outlined a six-point program|™ ~~

Party Program

enlisted the aid of the beer and

for laws for laws applying to t to the he industry.

FEARS HOUSING

PLAN WILL FAIL

Realtor Chief Says Wyatt's Goal Is Too High.

By ART WRIGHT Failure of the government subsidized heusing plan proposed by Housing Expediter Wilson W. Wyatt was predicted today by Boyd T. Barnard, of Philadelphia, Pa.

president of the National ASSOCItion of Resdl; Estate boards. ;

ed a day - long i conference in the Mr. Ba

Hotel Lincoln. He spoke on “Real Estate and the Veterans.” “Mr. Wyatt will be disappointed in the number of houses built this year,” Mr. Barnard said in an interview. The federal housing expediter recently set a goal of 2,700,000 new homes by the end of 1947. Of the number, 250,000 were to be prefabricated homes built this year and 600,000 in 1947.

Pledges Group's Support While criticizing peints “in the

Mayor Tyndall asserted his administration always has been a sup-| porter of a “good government” | policy. One of the most enthusiastic be- | levers in the need for tightening

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CHURGH GETS RANCH IN BROWN COUNTY

Dingleys Give Recreation Area for C. Y. 0.

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Dingley, 6500 County Line rd, have donated their 280-acre ranch in Brown county to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis for use as a summer camp for the Catholic Youth organization. The tract, containing nine buildings, was deeded to the Most Rev. Joseph E. Ritter, Archbishop of Indianapolis. Bishop Ritter stated that efforts would be made to open the camp by this summer. Mr. Dingley is president of the

| Wyatt program, Mr.. Barnard | {pledged that the National Associa-| {tion of Real Estate boards would support it and would agree to try| to make the program work. Three points opposed by Mr. Barnard and his association ate: (1) 1a ce ceiling on existing real estate; (2) an effort to put a ceiling on land; (3) features of the Wag-neg-Ellender-Taft bill contained in the Wyatt proposal. : Mr. Barnard felt that Mr. Wyatt should have given more consideration to the realtors’ proposal of a subsidy for veterans in rental or purchase of a home instead of a

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That Hoosier Draw

® That Hoosier draw, the one that pairs off more than 750 high school basketball teams for the annual state tournament, will be announced tomorrow,

@®For complete sectional,

Marmon-Herrington Manufacturing Co. of Indjanapolis.

regional, semi-final and final schedules, read The Times TOMORROW

| Kai- shek's government for a de[tailed account of Russian activities

no definite date has yet been fixed. jy concern apparently cen‘ont the reported industrial

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1946

Entered as Second-Class Matter at Postoffice , Indianapolis §, Ind. Issued daily except Sunday

Green Calls Wage-Price Plan 'Blow At Bargaining'

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U. S. PROBING RUSS ‘LOOTING' IN MANCHURIA

China Asked to Report on Alleged Stripping of Industry.

By WALTER LOGAN United Press Staff Correspondent

CHUNGKING, Feb. 15.— The United States has asked China for a full explanation of reports that Russia is stripping all Manchurian industry as “war booty’ without consulting the other allied powers, an authoritative source disclosed today.

This informant said Washington has asked Generalissimo Chiang

in the liberated Manchurian territories, including the alleged looting of industrial! equipment. Persistent but unconfirmed reports circulated in Chungking that the United States dispatched a similar request to the Soviet government. The American action was understood to have been taken after Chiang expressed concern to the United States over the continued presence of the Red army in Manchuria. Postpone Departure The Russians originally were scheduled to leave the territory last December, but their departure has been postponed several times and

looting by Russian troops in Manchuria, particularly since the United

ed by Edwin W. Pauley only recently was refused permission to enter the Russian-held territory. It was pointed out that an allied reparations committee already is functioning in Germany on disposition of German industrial equipment, whereas the United States has no voice in the disposal of Manchurian industries, although it was the principal foe of Japan throughout the war.

“Opportunistic” Policy

High Chinese officials privately have confirmed press reports that the Russians were stripping everything of value from Manchuria, but they have refrained from making the charge officially, apparently in|

States reparations committee head--

mond, P. A. C. director;

HOPES

PAC Sees Chance to Aid Him in 13 Counties. By ROBERT BLOEM

Committee has laid its cards on the table with Rep. Charles LaFollette (R. 8th Dist.); “lone wolf” aspirant to the Republican senatorial nomination. In a campaign strategy huddle yesterday, ranking P. A. C. representatives gave the Evansville “progressive” a hopeful prospect in some 13 counties where the labor vote carries -weight. By omission of certain other counties, they implied

hope that the situation will workithat in many quarters Rep. La-

itself out. These officials asserted that Russia is following an “opportunistic” policy in Manchuria and reaching for every possible advantage. They indicated, however, that China will not appeal to the United Nations Organization but will attempt to work out a solution with the aid of the United States. Meanwhile, it was learned that Sino-Russian conversations are in progress in Chungking and Changchun on the question of further economic concessions for the Soviets in Manchuria. The Catholic newspaper Social Welfare said Russia has made four new demands on China for additional Manchurian toncessions, over and above the terms of the SinoRussian treaty.

ASKS G. I. HOUSING FUND WASHINGTON, Feb, 15 (U. P.. —Housing Administrator Wilson Wyatt today endorsed a bill to appropriate $250,000000 to set up

100,000 temporary housing units for veterans.

The nesr-zero wave was due to abate here tonight and tomorrow, leaving four Hoosier children dead in its wake. The youngsters died ignited by home stoves. Indianapolis’ weatherman predicted: “Partly cloudy and warmer tonight and Saturday. Lowest tonight eight to 12 degrees.” Two baby sisters died in Riley hospital last night from injuries received when flames burst from an overheated stove in. their Noblesville home, Burns suffered when two children tampered with a stove in their home at Hammond Wednesday night, proved fatal yesterday to a brother and sister. Victims of the Noblesville fire were the Anna and Lois West, 19 and nine months old respectively, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Louis West. James Marsh, 3, and his

in fires

Amusem’ts. 20-21| Ruth Millett . 17 Around U. 8., 2|Movies ..20-21 Aviation ..... 17|Qbituaries ... 11 Eddie Ash .., 26| Dr. O'Brien .. 17 Business ..... 28| H. V. O'Brien 17 Olassified.. 28-30| Radio ...... 31 Comics ...... 31|Reflections .. 18 Crossword ... 25/Richards .... 13 Editorials .... 18| Mrs. Roosevelt 17 Fashions ..22-23| Scherrer .,... 18 Forum ,...... I Sports .....26-27 G. IL Rights.. 10| Troop Arrivals 14 Meta Given . 8 Washington . 18 In Indpls. ... 3|Geo. Weller , 17 Inside Indpls. 17| Leigh White = 17 Jane Jordan . 81 Women's . 22-23 Labor. anaes 17{ World Aftairs 1!

sister, Jean, 18 months, died in’ an |e Indiana Harbor hospital af a re-|o sul§ of the Hammond tragedy.

mito mark in the wake of one

Warmer Weather on Way; Four Dead in Wake of Near-Zero Blast Over Indiana

OFFICIAL TEMPERATURES

12 (Midnight) 5 7 a. m..... 2 2A. MM... 4 Sa m.... 3 2a m,..... 3 9am... 6 3am.,.. *3 10.2. m.... 8 4a. m.... 2 Mam... 12 32 m..... 2 12 (Neon)... 14 6a m.... 2 Tpm..... 16 AIRPORT TEMPERATURES 12:30 a. m... 6 4:30 a. m.. 2 1:30 a. m., 4 5:30 a.m... 1 2:30 a. m.. 3 6:30 a. m.. 1 3:30 a. m., 2 7:30 a. m.. 2

the worst snow and windstorms of the winter. The mercury nosed: down 32 degrees within 12 hours, dropping to a low of two degrees above zero at 4 a. m. Lowest recorded temperature at Weir Cook airport was one above at 5:30 a. m. High winds whipped up the snow e blizzard proportions yesterday g and caught thousands of © workem going home from c was slowed almost

‘emiperatures slid down near theito a standstill as the storm prac-

fitically blacked out the city.

"| throughout the night in which 12

Police * reported 27 accidents persons received injuries. Four were injured in falls on the ice. Plymouth, Ind. apparently suffered the coldest temperature in the state last night with féur degrees below zero, according to the official U. 8. weather observer, Several schools in Marshall county were closed today because of drifted highways. Others reported low attendance. Bad road, conditions throughout Indiana were reported by the state highway department as mainte nance crews began sprinkling sand and cinders on slippery spots. Heaviest snow, ranging to 12 inches, was reported in the LaPorte district where two roads, No. 55 north of Kankakee river and No. 4 southeast of LaPorte, were closed. In many places, drifts restricted traffic to one-way lanes, At South Bend firemen, handicapped: by zero wear, fought flames in the Apex Electrotype

{Follette would be primarily on his

own, They also discussed frankly some of the problems they face in the event the 8th district congressman wins his fight for the nomination —a fight in which he bucks the opposition of the powerfully entrenched machine of Governor Gates and State Chairman William E. Jenner, View Large Counties Among the ‘labor leaders attending the informal session were R. C. Olson of Hammond, state P. A.C. director; Arnold Atwood, United Auto Workers regional director; Powers Hapgood, regional C. I.'O. head; Sydney L. Devin, head of the state organizing committee of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers, and Walter Frisbie, secretary of the state Industrial Union Council. They expressed hope that they would be able to swing substantial support for Rep. LaFollette in such key counties as Marion, “with its 288 delegates; Vanderburgh, Vigo, Madison, Allen, Bt. Joseph, Elkhart and Lake. However, if the Evansville candidate could swing the entire delegation in all the counties discussed —which is considered unlikely—he still would .have only 1027 of the 1065 votes necessary to nominate in the Republican convention, Ready for Risk Those delegates would have to come from “doubtful” or “impossible” counties. ’ It also was pointed out to Rep. LaFollette that. the growing tendency to vote ‘straight tickets might put the P, A. C. in an awkward position in some counties should he head the Republican ticket. The labor chiefs expressed some con< cern over the possibility that Mr. LaFollette might well carry into office other Republican candidates highly undesirable to ‘labor. Despite the' possibility of LaFollette support getting out of hand, the P. A. C. representatives’ ap peared momentarily willing to risk i.’ Once that point has been settled, the-likelihood of picking up a large straight ticket vote from labot would be considered a strong selling point to use on G. O. P. county chairmen in seeking - their support

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for Rep. LaFollette,

The C. I. O's Political Action |

Represchistives abe €C. 1 0's Yoirtical Action Commies, which. reaently’ ndorsed LaFollette (R. 8th Dist.) for the Republican senatorial nomination, held » Evansville congressman yesterday at the Harrison Hotel. Shown, left to right, are R. C. Arnold Atwood of Indianapolis, United Auto Workers regional director; Rep.

LaFollette and Powers Hapgood, regional director of the C. L O.

campaign

dustries.

ment on major issues, » » »

Motors;

‘government fact-finding panel.

cents an hour.

G. M. employees. Westinghouse. ¥

pillar, Harvester, $1.16, week on Harvester strike.

Leaders Hope New Fotis Will Settle Major Strikes

By UNITED PRESS The nation looked to President’ Truman's new wageprice formula today to settle walkouts in three major in-

It was expected to send three-fourths of the 1,529,000 strike-idle American workers back to their jobs. Government labor officials hoped that the President's offer of limited price increases would open the way to settlement of long-standing disputes in the steel, electrical and automotive industries. These involve approximately 1,125000 C. I' O. workers. A summary of the strike situation today follows:

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i STEEL—United Steel Workers (C. 1.70) against the major steel companies. Workers involved—T750,000; duration 26 days; issue—wages. Union has agreed to settle for a $148 a day increase. Management offered $1.20. Industry quotes present hourly wage as $1.14, union as $1.08. Current status—union and management reported near agree-

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AUTOMOTIVE—United Auto Workers (C. I. O.) against General workers involved—175,000; duration—87 days. Issue—wages; union holding out for a 19%-cent wage increase recommended by Best company offer 18'; cents. Average hourly wage is $1.12. Current status—government mediator meeting ‘with company and union, with G. E. President Charles E. Wilson attending today for the first time since strike began.

ELECTRICAL—Union Electrical Workers (C. I O.) against General Electric, Westinghouse and General Motors; duration—32 days; issue—wages. Union reduced original $2-a-day demand to $1.20. G. E. offered 10-cent hourly boost for low-paid workers, flat 10 per cent to others; Westinghouse proposed 45-hour week with time and one-half for last five hours; G. M. offered additional 18% Basic wage now about $1.13. Current status—union members voting on 18'%-cent increase accepted by negotiators for Mediation conferences continuing with G. E. and

workers involved-—200,000;

FARM EQUIPMENT—United Farm Equipment Workers (C. 1. 0.) against International Harvester Co. and Peoria, Ill, plant of Caterpillar Tractor Co. Workers involved--30,000 Harvester, 13,500 Caterpillar. Duration—Harvester 26 days, Caterpillar 16 days. Issue—wages, seeks 19% -cent-an-hour wage boost at Harvester, 30 per cent at CaterHarvester offer of 17 cents rejected. Average hourly wage at Current status—fact-finding board to report next No negotiations at Caterpillar,

Union

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (U. P.).—Here is how the new wage and price order will work:

Wages Wage increases that will be approved by the government are as follows: ONE: Increases ‘consistent or salary adjustments” made since Aug. 18, 1945 in an industry or in ‘a local labor market area. The “pattern” in the big mass produc-

with the general pattern of wage |

How Wage Order Will Work|

tion industries is an increase of around 16-20 per cent. TWO: Increases necessary “to eliminate gross inequities as between related industries, plants or job classifications.” THREE: Increases necessary to correct sub-standards of living. FOUR: Increases necessary to offset the increase in the cost of living between January, 1941. and September, 1945 (33 per cent, ac~ cording to the-labor department). Wage and salary increases, in

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (U.P.)—~Highlights of President Truman's statement of his new wage-price «policy : “Work stoppages ' , .' , serious enough to threaten our econdmy with almost complete paraiysis . and accompanied by mfiationary pressures that alsg threaten the tability of our ecofiomy , .-are In

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| Highlights of Wage Policy |

“At such, a time, it is necessary for the government to bend every effort to put our economy back to »

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‘New Formula Will "Ease Strikes, BY RAYMOND LANE > Stal Correspindont | WASHINGTON, Feb,

union under the restrictions ‘ime posed by the new policy. “We realize that the oversment faced a serious difficulty. But the new policy is no solution. We feat it will create widespread social, ims dustrial and economic discontent A and upheavals.” So To quiet industrial strife, Mr. i Truman's new wage-price policy

will have to be approved by the government. But the permissible increases are higher than during the war and the controls not so tight. The new policy was developed

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BERLIN, Feb. 15 (U, P.).~Mrs i Eleanor Roosevelt | arrived today J aboard a C-47 transport from | Frankfurt, in She was greeted at A airdrome by Lt. Gen. Lusius } Clay and other United States army officers, : Mrs. Roosevelt expected to . here one day. ;

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