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Truman Will Sign Rent Bill, ‘Senators Say

~ ‘Reluctant’ Approval "Is Anticipated

WASHINGTON, June 20 (U, P). ~Senate Democrats predicted today that President Truman probably would sign the rent gontrol bill into law—but that he would do it “reluctantly.” Administration leutenants on Capitol Hill said they have advised the President that the bill is “the best he can get.” Mr, Truman had asked for a oneyear renewal of “effective” rent and eviction controls to replace those _ thné expire June 30. Passed by Voloe Vote The compromise bill passed- the senate yesterday on a voice vote. The measure had won house approval earlier, and now goes to the White House. Democratic Senators John Sparkman (Ala) and Glen H. Taylor (Jdaho) said the new bill will result ‘in a virtual 15 per cent rent increase across-the-board. Mr. Taylor said it would be better to repeal rent control outright, “and be honest with the people.” Mr. Sparkman said he preferred modified rent control to none, Provisions Listed The measure would: ONE: Continue federal rent ceilings to March 1, 1948 under supervision of the housing expediter. TWO: Permit individual landlords and tenants to sign “voluntary” agreements raising rents 15 per cent when a lease is given ‘extending through Dec. 31, 1948. THREE: End rent controls June 30 on newly-built, newly-rented, and remodeled dwellings, and hotel accommodations. FOUR: Direct Housing Expediter Frank R. Creedon to set up volunteer rent boards to do the main job of rent control on a “neighborhood” basis. Boards would be authorized to recommend area decontrol, area-wide rent increases, and special “hardship” rent hikes for

hard-pressed landlords. Their recommendations would carry consid-

erable weight.

FIVE: Put eviction cases back under: state law, thereby serapping

special safeguards set up by OPA In most cases, this means landlords could evict tenants on 30 days’ notice—instead of the present six months.

SIX: End government building controls June 30, except for curbs on construction of theaters, bowling alleys and similar amusement

Colorado Police Search 2 Sisters.

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For Slayer of

Boarder Who Built Cabin Is Suspect

PINECLIFFE, Oolo, June 20 (U. P.).~Authorities searched the Col«

suspected of Emily Griffith, famed educator, and her sister, Florence? They were killed in the rustic cabin he built for them, Experts from the Denver police department joined with a rural posse in a state-wide hunt for Fred Wright, Lundy, 61, who once taught under Miss Emily in the nationally known Opportunity school founded in Denver. Authorities were stumped for a motive, Miss Ethel Gurtner, sister of the slain women, said Lundy had been acting “queerly” lately, Shot in Back of Head

Florence was 67 and her sister several years older. Both were shot in the back of the head, apparently at close range. The slayer used one 38 caliber bullet to kill each of his victims. There were no signs of a struggle. Lundy, a quiet man considered “something of a recluse” by townspeople, built the rough-hewn log cottage, when Miss Emily retired in 1934 and moved here with her sister. Since then, he had boarded with them and “looked after” them. Lundy was with the sisters when they were last seen alive. Boy Saw Them Alive A boy who delivered groceries to the Griffiths’ log cabin Wednesday afternoon told authorities that all three seemed in good spirits.

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TEACHER SLAIN — Emily Griffith, internationally known educator, was found shot to death yesterday in her mountain home, 20 miles from Denver. Her older sister, Florence Griffith, also was slain.

The two women’s bodies were found Thursday morning. Lundy's automobile was found abandoned near a creek two miles west of here. A note stuck against the windshield indicated he might have planned to commit suicide. His hat was found near a railroad trestle over the stream. Un- | dersheriff Don Moore said he might have hopped a passing train, or | hurled himself into the treacherous creek.

House Overrides Labor Bill Veto

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Ject of collective bargaining, and thus restricts the area of voluntary agreement.” THREE: “The bill would expose employers to numerous hazards by which they could ‘be annoyed and hampered.” FOUR: “The bill would deprive

workers of vital protection which they now have under the law.”

visions

able.” Discriminates Against Labor

FIVE: “The bill abounds in prowhich would be unduly burdensome or actually unwork-

SIX. “The bill would establish

Doctor Kills Himself Times State Service WALDRON, Ind, June 20.-Dr. Raymond B. Haymond, 69, retired physician, was found dead in his home here today by his niece, Juanita Haymond, C. J. Price, Shelby county coroner, said he had shot

and left a note saying that he had been in poor health,

tional labor-management conference in November, 1945.”

issues of public policy which tran-

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government to become

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himself with a .38 caliber revolver

NINE: “The bill raises serious scend labor-management diffioul-

President Truman said he found the bill “completely contrary” to the national policy of “economic freedom.” He said it would require the “an une wanted participant at every bar-

Strike Possible

Two new threats to labor peace in the American shipping industry (arose today as U. 8. flag passenger ships and freighters returned to, the sea. An unprecedented four-day sitdown strike by C. I. O, seamen had ended. But growihg prospects of a nas tionwide shipyard strike next week

and rejection of a five per cent|,

wage increase offer by leaders of 30,000 A. F. L. seamen on the Atlantic and Gulf Coast darkened the

picture, Charles Leone, regional director

building Workers union, said a strike of 150,000 shipbullders and ship repair workers appeared “the only recourse.” Offer Flatly Rejected He accused the industry of “ganging up on the union,” which has scaled down to 13 cents an hour its original demand for a 25-cent hourly pay increase, Union contracts with shipyards expire Monday.

J. P. Shuler, secretary of the A. F. of L. Seafarers International union, said he had rejected flatly an offer of 12 Atlantic and Gulf Coast shipline operators to match the five per cent wage increase which ended the C. I O. sitdown strike. | ' Shuler said he submitted a coun-ter-demand for a 20 per cent increase and adjustments in overtime pay and meal allowances.

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WEST SIDE IMPROVEMENT—Work was under way today on a new storf draining W. l6th st. into White river at Emerichsville bridge. Under contracts paved from Tremont ave. to Rochester

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Ex-Governor of Ohio Offered Job in Europe

WASHINGTON, June 20 (U, P.). ~fecretary of War Robert P, Patterson said yesterday he has invited former Governor Frank Lausche of Ohio to go to Europe to consider accepting one of three top jobs in the office of military government, Mr. Lausche, if he accepts, will discuss the matter with Gen. Lucius Clay, commander of U, 8S. army forces in .occupied Europe. The war department said Mr. Lausche has not indicated yet whether he will accept the invitation, The army declined to discuss

There was no direct strike threat.

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SEVEN: “The bill would discrim-

EIGHT: “The bill would disregard in important respects the unanimous convictions of employer and labor representatives at the na-

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|Reserve Officers To Meet Sunday

Indianapolis army reserve officers Sunday will plan the defense of Ft. Harrison and ordnance plants in the city against a mock enemy attack. Participating will be members of two reserve units, the 276th and 277th Composite groups. The afternoon will be devoted to

a fleld exercise designed to illustrate co-ordination essential to planning a complex military operation. The post firing range will be open during the morning for officers who wish to fire practice with pistols and carbines.

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President Accepts

Invitation to Brazil

WASHINGTON, June 20 (U. P.). —President Truman today accepted an invitation to visit Brazil, Ambassador Carlos Martins announced after a White House visit. Ambassador Martins told reporters that Mr, Truman “accepted” but said he could not fix the date for the trip now.

SOLDIERS GET PRISON TERMS

court-martial today sentenced six American soldiers to prison terms

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