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SENATOR SAYS EXG. 1S MAY FACE 2D DRAFT

Johnson Seeks ‘Ban to OutLaw Re-induction of All Veterans.

By JOHN L. CUTTER United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, June 4.—Senator #Awin C. Johnson (D. Colo), today weoposed that congress outlaw the se-draft of veterans. Mr. Johnson told a reporter he would offer a veteran-exempting amendment to the draft extension bill now before the senate. The

“I'm reliably informed that they are reclassifying veterans and are planning to re-draft some of them,” Mr. Johnson said. Mr. Johnson took the attitude that a young man who has served in the armed forces and been returned to civilian life should not be called upon for further service unless he volunteers.

Could Maintain Goal

He contended. that if the war department would pursue an aggressive program for voluntary enlistments it could maintain its announced goals of 1,500,000 men on July 1 this year and 1,070,000 a year without the draft. At the same time, he said, the army could release all its present draftees as they complete 18 months of service. To support his argument, Mr. Johnson exhibited a “manpower balance sheet” for the army. It showed: ONE. The 1,550,000 figure would exist July 1 on the basis of 150,000 officers, 19,000 WACs, 6000 Philippine scouts, 575,000 draftees with less than 18 months service and 800,000 volunteers. TWO. The 1,070,000 figure could be achicved next year on the basis of 133.794 officers, 5000 WACs, 50,000 Philippine scouts, 86,384 draftees with less than 18 months service, and 880,148 volunteers. Mr. Johnson said his figures were based on war department estimates, including a “pessimistic” view of voluntary enlistments, and would allow for 85,327 normal attrition in

the year, The war department meanwhile fssued a Statement expressing

“grave concern” over the way army enlistments have fallen off since congress passed the temporary draft extension until June 30. Average daily enlistments were said to have fallen from 2371 in March to 2129 in April and to 1560 in the first three weeks of

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No ‘Reclassification’ Being Made Here

Maj. William Moore Jr., chief of manpower of the state selective service system, today said there was no re-classification of veterans ally. Yocal yo the report out of Washton charging that veterans are nfo re-classified to be re-drafted was “erroneous” as far as Indianapolis boards are concerned. Adding that there was “nothing in the law” which prevented the re-drafting of a discharged veteran, he said that so far the local office has received “nothing pertaining to such a step.” The only re-draft of veterans now in effect locally concerns graduate dentists, the chief of manpower declared. He explained that dentists who did not serve overseas or more than six months of active duty may be re-drafted to fill the army's need for some 1500 dentists.

AIR FORCE DISCLOSES RADIO RESCUE DEVICE

WASHINGTON, June 4 (U, P.).— The army air forces today revealed hitherto secret details of a radio device that saved the lives of many airmen forced down at sea during the war. The device consisted of a tiny radio enclosed in a buoy that sent out distress signals when a .30-cali-ber bullet raised its antenna. Batteries in the set were rigged to operate when sea water reached them.

DOG BITES MRS. LOMBARDO

FREEPORT, N. Y., June 4 (U. P.) —Mrs. Lilliebell Lombardo, wife

bardo, was recuperating today from lacerations of the hand and face which she received when she attempted to kiss her pet Great Dane, Kirk, last Sunday.

TIMES INDEX

In Indpls..... 2 Inside Indpls.. 11 Jane Jordan.., 21 Labor ..... 11 Ruth Milletf.. 11 series 8 Prune . 8 10 11 21

Amusements . 8 Aviation ..... 11 Eddie Ash ... 16 Ned Brooks .. 16 Business ..... 6 Carnival ..... 12 Classified ..18-20 Comics ...... 21 Crossword ... 18 Editorials .... 12 Europe Today 12 Fashions ..14-15 Mrs. Ferguson 14 Forum essa eun 12 G. L Rights, 22

Movies Music Obituaries ... Dr. O'Brien. Radio ....... Reflections ... 12 Roosevelt .... 11 Serial ....... 22

Ernie Hill .... 11/Lyle Wilson. 9

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VOLUME 57—NUMBER 73

Cabin Cruiser Blast Injures Comedy Star

GREENPORT, N. Y., June 4 (U. P.).~Victor Moore, 70-year-old screen and stage comedy star, was injured slightly today and his son, Robert Emmet Moore, 24, was burned seriously in an explosion aboard Mr. Moore's cabin cruiser at a fueling dock here. Mr. Moore said the explosion oocurred as his son started the motor of the 323 foot “Vicmore.” The top of the Mr. Moore cruiser was blown into the air and window glass was scattered from the windows, Mr. Moore's hair was singed, his face scorched and hands cut in the blast. His son, suffered third degree burns on his face and arms and was reported suffering from shock. Mr. Moore was released from a hospital after treatment. He said he believed the explosion had been caused by gasoline fumes in the bilge being ignited by a motor spark.

KING LOSING IN ITALIAN VOTING

Returns Indicate Country to Become Republic.

ROME, June 4 (U. P.).—Italian voters are ordering King Humbert II off the throne in favor of a republic, partial official returns indicated today. Unofficial figures at 6 p. m. tonight showed 5,369,155 votes for the republic and 4,004,145 votes for the monarchy. The Christian Democrat party, a right-of-center organization led by Premier Alcide de Gasperi, ran up a heavy lead in the constituent assembly election. Royal referendum figures announced by Vice Premier Pietro Nenni totaled approximately 10 per cent of the eligible voters. An official tabulation for onefourth of the estimated 24,000,000 votes cast in the constituent assembly election showed: Christian Democrats.. 2,309,611 Socialists ...... “isons 1,497,372 Communists .......... 1,351,121 Counting of votes in the constityent assembly balloting took precedence over thé monarchial referendum, and the king's fate was expected to be in doubt at least until tonight, possibly longer,

U, 3. SENATOR RAPS RUSS FOOD SHIPMENT

For Political Purposes.

WASHINGTON, June 4 (U. P.).— Senator Kenneth 8. Wherry (R. Neb.),) charged today that Russia shipped food to France in U, 8. cargo vessels to gain “political advantage” in the recent French elections. He made the charge at a senate small business committee hearing on alleged maladministration of the world food relief program. Senator Wherry said that while the Soviet Union was making-.grain shipments for France for “political purposes,” the United States was contributing funds for Russian relief through UNRRA. : His remarks were made during questioning of James A. Stillwell, state department food advisor, Mr. Stillwell said Russia is receiving no grain shipments from UNRRA but is receiving supplies.of fats, olls and sugar,

MARITIME COMPENSATION WASHINGTON, June 4 (U. P.) .— A spokesman for the National Association of Manufacturers today recommended . that congress enact legislation providing for state-ad-ministered - unemployment compensation coverage of maritime work-

he said they had had “every ob-

BEVIN BRANDS SOVIET ‘GREAT BAR T0 PEACE

Asks Lifting of ‘Iron Curtain’ in Balkans, Backs U. S. Treaty Proposal.

LONDON, June 4 (U, P.).—Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin told commons today a Russian idea that

tHe Soviet system should be adopted throughout the world has become “a great obstacle to peace.” Mr. Bevin, in a sweeping review of foreign affairs, urged the Russians to lift the “iron curtain” drawn over eastern Europe. He indorsed the United States plan for a 25-year freaty to make Gérmany militarily helpless, and urged Russia to approve it because such a chance for peace “may never come again.” + He asked that the British be treated as “decent citizens” in dealing in Southeastern Europe, where

stacle placed in: their way.” Seeks Co-Operation “The security of all countries must not be sacrificed by each country concentrating on its own security,” Mr. Bevin said in discussing attempts to bridge the differences between the Slay areas and those to the west. He said,that only full Russian participation in a European settlement would guarantee permanent peace. Mr. Bevin, opening a full dress debate on foreign policy, pledged the government's full support to making the United Nations work effectively. He pleaded for understanding not only of Britain's claims but of “the motives of others.” In what appeared to be tacit rejection of American suggestions that the western allies make separate peace treaties with axis nations and their satellites if agreement bogs down, he said: Must Look te UN “Only if Russia enters fully into the European settlement can there be any guarantee of permanent peace on the continent of Europe.” Mr. Bevin said he believed it was correct to say that “all peoplés of the world are seeking peace .and prosperity” and “they are ready to dwell together in peace if allowed to.” He said all international questions must now be handled with the United Nations in mind and “we must not only be prepared to submit our claims but to make clear our motives and try to understand the motives of others.” While the United States withdrew into isolation after the last war, he said, “now everybody in the western hemisphere equally with other parts of the world is conscious that the whole planet is involved” in the problem of peace. A harder task, he said, was “to

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HIDES AT ARMY FIELD AFTER TAKING PLANE

ST. LOUIS, June 4 (U. P.). — A young Texan who vanished last April 17 in a stolen plane was held toddy after his arrest at Scott field, Ill, where he had been living the life of a discharged G. I. Vernon P. Simpson, 22, former army pilot from Wichita Falls, Tex., was arrested May 18 for the theft of $6500 in jewelry from the Scott field post exchange. His arrest was not disclosed until last night. Officers said Simpson “told so many phony stories” it took two weeks to identify him. He had been sought since April 17, when he stole an army trainer at Columbia, Mo.

751 MORE ARE KILLED IN TURK EARTHQUAKES

ANKARA, June 4 (U. P.).—The interior minister reported today 751 persons were killed and 36 injured in new earthquakes which struck 21 villages in Bingol province, bringing deaths in the quake wave to more fhan 1000, Earlier the ministry reported 10 villages in the province of Mush were devastated by tremors in which 321 persons were killed, 21

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HOLLYWOOD, June 4 (U, P.)— Householder Danny Kaye, who said his home was his somewhat rundown castle, held out today against the landlady who press nv wants to throw him out in the fi street. The sher- | iff said he couldhelp either §

landlady Maxie Fu Rosenbloom, a child psycholo-

gist who divorced : her prizefighter husband six Danny Kaye months ago. She says Kaye 1s

wrecking her Bel-Air mansion. Comedian Kaye says it. was a wreck ‘when he moved in, but it was better than the gutter, and he was staying until he found some place to put his furniture, Mrs.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1946

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

Warn Rent Boost Certain If Price Act Is Cripple

Times Ace Takes Lead in Marble Tourney

Donald Yates, his first defeat.

FOUR VETERANS

WIN PYLE AWARD

Journalism Students at I. U. Get Memorial Honor.

Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Ind. June 4— Four war veterans enrolled in the Indiana university school- of jour-

nalism today were named winners of the Ernie Pyle Memorial award. The awards, for the school year which begins in September, were presented to Homer H. Murray, Bluffton; Clifford L. Ellis, Hartford City; Macy Brodie, Burlington, Vt., and James Thompson, Chicago, Ill. Mr. Murray served with the Royal Canadian air force before his transfer to the army air forces, and Mr, Hilis also served three years in the air forces,

Landed at Anzio

Mr, Brodie was one of nine correspondents who made the army landing at Anzio beach. The other eight were either killed or seriously wounded. A veteran of 51 months in the ‘army, Mr, Thompson received his B. 8. degree from I. U. in 1941 and is working toward his master’s degree. The awards were made on behalf of the I. U. foundation and the national committee of the Ernie Pyle memorial, by a committee made up of Walter Leckrone, editor of The Times; John E. Stempel, head of the I. U., department of journalism, and Lawrence Wheeler, executive director of the I, U. foundation. The Ernie Pyle memorial fund was created by friends of the Scripps-Howard and Times war correspondent following his death a year ago in the South Pacific, Under the terms of the gifts, the earnings on the fund are to be distributed each year to I. U, journalism students who intend to make

injured and 1065 houses destroyed.

“There never was anything legal about her bluff to get us out on grounds we damaged her property,” the movie funnyman declared. (The sheriff, who does the evicting in these parts, said he'd never seen any papers.) “And I'm staying right here until I get good and ready to move.” He's readier now, though, than he was before, What he's looking for, he says, is a landlady who has heard of the OPA, When he and his" wife, Sylvia Fine, moved into the Rosenbloom’s 11-room mansion it looked like something Mr. Rosenbloom had been using for a training camp Kaye said. : “It ‘was a mess,” he snorted. “We fixed it up and now she’s trying to collect some publicity by saying we wrecked the joint. That backfired plenty. % wily

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It Isn't Funny to Funny-Man Danny Kaye - In Bout With Eviction-Minded Landlady

“The money we owe her has been garnished by bill collectors. Until all this fuss got in the papers they didn't know where to find her.” The triple-tongued comedian was in no joking mood about the housing situation. He has the OPA on his side, he says, and he'll take his own sweet time 4 bout picking out another landlady. But he doesn't like her version of the Kaye talents, She called him a wild party-giver and a destroyer of property. “The truth is," he went on, “she forced us to spend weeks fixing up her house before she'd agree to let us move in. It cost $1250 to sand

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Donald Yates Surges Ahead After Losing Tilts to Girl

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today. Donald hit his stride when he wiped out the jinx which had previously haunted him in play against Doris Drabeck of Canton, O. He defeated her in both games played today. y After 16 league games daily, the league champion will be determined by Friday morning. Then the four league winners will play to decide the two who will battle for the national erown that morning. Having won 10 games and lost 6 in the first league play yesterday, Donald had an average of .625 to trail on the heels of Thomas Rowell, of Pittsburgh, who won 11 and lost

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By NED BROOKS and EARL RICHERT (Copyright, 1046, by Beripps-Howard Newspapers)

WASHINGTON, June 4.—Higher residential rents are (certain if congress cripples other features of government

price control.

It was learned authoritatively today that OPA is pres pared—against its wishes—to grant across-the-board ine creases to landlords should the price act be extended in the

form now proposed. The increases would

100, 27 JAPS GET WAR BLAME

Pillage, Murder of Innocents, Charged by U. S.

By EARNEST HOBERECHT United Press Staff Correspondent TOKYO, June 4—The rape, the pillage and the murder of innocents in Japan's “war against civilization” must be blamed personally on her leaders who sought world domination, Chief Prosecutor Joseph B. Keenan charged today before the international crimes tribunal, ° | Mr. Keenan's 15,000-word opening | statement blamed former Premier Hideki Tojo and 27 other former members of the government for callously and madly conducting a war to satisfy their imperialist ambitions. That plan for world domination included personal gain for the defendants through brutalities, rape

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Times Staff Writer CLEVELAND, O., June 4—Donald Yates of Indianapolis, & pupil at Mars Hill school, stepped out in the lead of the National Marbles tournament today in the second round of league play.

10 games played, the Indianapolis

Times entry overcame the league margin held yesterday by the Pittsburgh contestant. Donald broke even in two games with the Pittsburgher

5. The Pittsburgher’s average was £88. The league title will be based on the average of all games yesterday, today, tomorrow and Thursday. In their matches, the Indianapolis champion defeated the Pittsburgher three games and dropped only one {to him. In the first game the two played, Donald won a clean sweep by getting a marble in the break and remaining in the ring to knock out his seven marbles without giving the Pittsburgher a chance to shoot. Seven marbles wins a game. After a whirlwind start with two

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Not Changed in Bill "Rent controls were left undis« turbed in the house-approved OPA extension bill and in the measure now before the senate banking committee, Other proposed relaxa« tions, however, would affect the general price structure to such tent that, in the opinion of ho officials, the present rigid controls no longer could be maintained on rents. A high official confirmed that = rent boost wotld be “inevitable The price act, he ree quires that OPA fix rents at “fair and equitable” levels. Landlords* maintenance and

horizontal increase of 10 to 15 per

of conspiring to smash the peace of Asia, and seek world domination through a gigantic plot. Mr. Keenan's list of specific atrocities included: ONE: That Japanese military cliques and ultra-nationalist societies resorted to rule by assassination, TWO: Japan concluded a secret military alliance with Germany at the same time she made the antiComintern pact in 1936. THREE: In the early days of the conspiracy between Germany, Italy and Japan, the Japanese decided to go to war with United States to further her sea policy. FOUR; Hitler gave the Japanese two submarines with plans to use them based on German experience in machine-gunning or otherwise destroying survivors of torpedoed ships. FIVE: The defendants ordered

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STUDY LEGAL ANGLES OF GAS TILL TAPPING

Legislative Snags May Balk City’s Plan to Get Cash.

By LARRY STILLERMAN

Arch N. Bobbitt, city corporation counsel, today prepared to delve into the legal moat surrounding the Citizens Gas & Coke Utility's lush financial till.

He was commissioned at a council meeting last night to determine how the financially desperate City Hall could tap some of the estimated $8,500,000 profit gained since the firm became property of the city in 1935. Chances are Mr. Bobbitt will run into trouble. When the gas company changed ownership, the legislature erected stringent barriers to prevent anticipated political raids on its cashbox. However, as indicated in The Times yesterday, Herman E. Bowers, - council financial chairman, told the council meeting last night

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RELIEF FROM SHIVERS PROMISED TOMORROW

morrow and Thursday highlighted the prediction of the weather bureau today. The weather will remain fair Friday. : Saturday brings a threat of more cool weather and showers. Sunday will be a typical spring day. Temperature throughout the prediction period will be from 3 to 5 degrees above the seasonal normal, and less than one-quarter inch of rain is predicted.

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Women Invade Another Field

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, June 4 (U. P.) —Invited by mistake, Dr, Gemma Barziali of New York City became the first woman today ever to attend a Harvard reunion, Chairman Charles H. Watkins of the Associated Clubs of Harvard sent out invitations for the annual meeting in the belief all addressees were men, All graduates were, but Dr. Barziali had become an alumna through a course at the public health school although she never received a degree. Informed of the error, Watkins told Dr, Barziall the invitation stood,

GILFOY QUITS HOWE, | TAKES BUTLER POST

Lewis W. Gilfoy, head of the social sciences department and former basketball coach at Howe high school, today resigned to join the college of education faculty at Butler university, He had been teaching' night school at Butler for some time.

TRUMAN SIGNS NEW SCHOOL LUNGH BILL

Children’s Nutrition.

WASHINGTON, June 4 (U, P).— President Truman today signed a bill setting up a permanent federalstate school lunch program and praised congress for its “great wisdom” in passing a measure so vital to the nation’s health. He said the program provided an effective basis for “strengthening the nation through better nutrition for our school children.” The measure provides the secretary of agriculture as much money as needed to carry out the federal government's share of the program. It also authorizes him to use up to $10,000,000 to extend the program to new schools.

RERORT SLAV MOBILIZATION LONDON, June 4 (U. P).~The Daily Mail's Rome correspondent reported today that according to reliable sources Yugoslavia has ordered a general mobilization.

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Boost Rejected

The senate banking committee rejected the percentage increase. The threat of a rent boost fole lowed disclosure that a number of key men in OPA are planning to resign because of the prospect coms gress will cripple the price act, OPA Administrator Paul It was learned, has attempted #o dissuade his subordinates. He has asked them to remain unifl the outcome of the current congrese sional fight, pointing out President Truman has promised to veto any. bill which will wreck the price pro= gram. If the amendments are retained. over a Presidential veto, Mr. Portes himself may join the exodus.

Fight Conversions One plan would extend to s yess the period in which a tenant could occupy a property before a new. owner could evict him. The presen waiting period is six months. OPA also is seeking ald from the national housing agency and civilian production administration n reducing the number of reste dential units being converted fop commercial use. The conversion of apartments into office officials say, is aggravating the housing shortage and contributing to spiraling prices. Many owners, according to offi clals, have found conversions profy itable because of the absence of ceilings on commercial rents. : Tight OPA ceilings have held rent increases to about 4 per cen# above prewar levels while other. living costs have gone up more than 30 per cent. The OPA has contended that no general was justified since higher ocoue pancy rates have increased lande lords’ net operating incomes from 35 to 40 per cent:

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By DONALD J. GONZALES United Press Staff Correspondent

He was fatally bludgeoned with a war club from his own collection of Aztec and Mayan Indian relics. The nude body of the victim, Don B. Glendening, was found on a blood-sodked bed in his “hexed” apartment. His head had been| crushed by blows the club. A police search . on

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WASHINGTON, June 4.—Police| apartment and used his automobile. today hunted for an ex-G, I. for| The car and Glendening’s wallet questioning in the macabre slaying| were missing. : of a 42-year-old piano and organ| Glendening’s neighbors described repairman, who as a “polite and courteous man”

who collected Indian relics and

Friends of the slain man attended a birthday party he ‘gave for himOther parties were held Wednesday and Thursday nights. Leet Glendening, employed by a music

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