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Truman Delays Direct Action In Coal Strike

President's Move Surprises Board

WASHINGTON, Mar. 31 (UP) President Truman today defayed direct government action to halt the coal strike, apparenily fn the hope that John L. Lewis

and the mine operators can settle

their own dispute. This surprise development came immediately after a fact-finding poard reported to Mr. Truman on the 17-day walkout. The poard plamed the strike primarily on) Mr. Lewis and his United Mine Workers. } Up to that moment, the word was that Mr. Truman would seek a strike-stopping injunction al-| most immediately after he received the board's report. But something happened to) glter- that action. j Refuses to Answer White House Press Secretary! Charles G. Ross would say only that Mr. Truman had decided not to make the report public immediately “because he desires| to study it and a large mass of supporting documents.” « Mr. ‘Ross refuses to answer a question whether Mr. Truman, had received word from Mr, lewis and the operators that they may try to settle the pension dispute among themselves. Mr. Lewis and the operators had told the board at separate hearings that the dispute could be settled by direct negotiation between the parties. But they

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FORECAST: Clearing, colder tonight through tomorrow; diminishing northwest winds. Tonight's low, lower 30s; tomorrow's high, low 50s. 99th YEAR—NUMBER 17

THE BAILEYS—Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bailey, 520 Perry St., have 13 children. It's a job to get them together at one time. After two hours of gathering, only nine could be rounded up. Shown are (left to right) Patricia, Maurice, Beverly, Mrs. Bailey, Bernette, Barbara, Donna Kay, Mr. Bailey, Deleres, Darlene and Bruce. Missing

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 1948

from the picture are Elmer Jr., Harry, Donald and Theresea.

never made the offer directly to] each other at the board hearings. | A source close to the fact-find-| ing board said Mr. Truman's move was unexpected. He said the board had gone to the White House expecting that Mr. T would make its report public immediately and thus clear the way for getting an injunction to halt the strike, . = Instead, Mr, Truman decided not to make the report public until after he returns Saturday from a trip to Williamsburg, Va. Industry sources said they

thought the President's move toda:

was a “play for time” in the hope that Mr. Lewis %0 order his miners back to work rather than risk an injunction fight. There was no immediate reaction from union sources. ‘Mr. Ross told reporters that *onsideration is being given the next step.” Burdens on Lewis He made the statement in reply to questions whether the White House could start injunetion proceedings without first making the report public. The Taft-Hartley law empowers the President to seek an injunction to prevent or halt—for at least 80 days—a strike which imperils the national welfare or safety, The board’s report was understood to be critical of both sides, but blaming Mr, Lewis for the? strike, | It also was understood that the report advised Mr. Lewis that the| work stoppage is in fact a strike] imperilling the national welfare and safety, Such an appraisal] would clear the way, under the Taft-Hartley law, for the President to seek an immediate inJunction, Board Chairman Sherman Minton told reporters as he and the other two board members left the White House that their report was “very short.” !

Russ Tighten Up

On Berlin Travel

BERLIN, Mar. 31 (UP)—Rus8a informed the three, western Powers ‘in Berlin today that .a Tigid inspection system of travel Would be started tomorrow. The Russians sent identical letters to the American, British and French chiefs of staff. The letters were signed by Lt. Gen. Mikhail Dratvin, deputy Soviet military governor. ‘The Western powers were told that the Russians intended to inspect

Radical Traffic Changes Studied

Cars, Pedestrians, Busses to Be Affected

By LOUIS ARMSTRONG Indianapolis’ traffic system will undergo a number of radical changes if the Safety Board adopts the plans it discussed

y. Changes would affect truck routes, public conveyances, passenger cars and pedestrians, The meeting followed a call by Mayor Al Feeney and the Safety for suggestions from the

problems. Police Chief Edward D. Rouls submitted a lengthy report of “suggestions” to the Safety Board and Mayor this morning. : Proposals Listed Here are some of the proposals: Truck routes would be changed to keep the heavy vehicles out of the congested downtown area as much as possible, Traffic officers feel there is too much travel on Washington St, All cars, busses and trolleys would pass through the mile square on Washington St. without making a right or left turn at any of the inter-| sections.

be asked to walk a little farther, to loading zones. Consequently it is planned to eliminate bus stops on the Circle. Public vehicles will be so routed that they loop around before reaching the center of the city. It was suggested that cab stands be abolished since it is felt they are no longer needed in view of the cab companies’ present communication systems. Want New Train Schedules To afford more transportation to the downtown area for workers who live in the outlying neighborhoods, it was proposed that city officials interest rail-

train schedules. Parking meters were suggested for congested points downtown and in neighborhoods. The police asked for broader tow-in ordi-| nance to assist them in enforcing parking regulations.

th freight and passenger trains leaving Berlin. All American, British and French nationals who are emPloyed by the western military Organizations will be required to Produce, documents certifying their identity and the nature of the job they hold,

CZECHS OBJECT TO FRANCE

PRAGUE, Mar. 31 (UP)—The spend in court prosecuting the the committee, called a meeting | Maj. an-|cases. Officers now spending free of citizens and business inter- kind” of State Highway equip-| nounced today that it has de-time in court receive no pay for ests this afternoon to work out a ment is now being operated in| {plan for financing rebuilding the the town. Tree trimming crews.

Czechoslovak government

Mmanded the recall of French embassy officials who are alleged to

ave “organized” the attempted to give the report considerable study preparatory to adopting 'many or all of the suggestions.

escape by plane from this country of two opposition leaders.

erection of traffic towers to con[trol a‘series of automatic signals {along main arteries such as | Washington St. was also sug|gested.

| More one-way streets were pro-| rection of Maj. William P. Car-

posed. | In order to give police more incentive in making arrests of traf-

fic violators, it was suggested | Mark Hadley, Coatesville Town the Indiana State

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How to Rear Children —Ask Parents With 13

The Baileys Live in 4-Room House, Food Is Bought in Case Lots, Bill Is $50 a Week

By VICTOR PETERSON IF YOU THINK you have problems rearing an only child, two,

three or even four, take heart. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bailey,

pointers. They are mighty proud of their 13 children ranging from

16 years to five days.

The Baileys believe in large families, but they had no idea they

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Capital Palace

Costa Rican capital today for the

from TACA airlines to drop one bomb promisiig more attacks.

hit a wing of the presidential palace, causing a fire, and showered h

Rebels Bomb

In Costa Rica

DC-3 Captured From TACA Lines

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Mar. 31 (UP)—Rebel forces bombed this

first time. The rebels used an American DC-3 transport plane captured

shower down leaflets

Eyewitnesses said the bomb

within a block. with

520 Perry St., can give parents

would break into print because of | their flock. They did, Saturday, however, when the latest addition arrived. The doctor couldn't get to the home on time.

of Bernette, child, all of whom were born at home. Only one, Gerald, died. Mrs. Bailey is 34, her husband,

38. They have been married 17! years and are natives of Indi-! anapolis. Mrs, Bailey is one of!

10 children, Mr. Bailey one of 11.

“We just have done the folks],

a few better,” they said.

The Baileys planned a large bit more than anticipated. They live in a four-room house with the children sleeping in double and

family, but it has grown a

triple-decker bunk beds. #® »

= “I GUESS I'm going to have to The officials feel that persons add on another room this sum-| using public conveyances must mer,” Mr. Bailey said. He is a'are taken over by the older chilgeneral handyman and does con- dren, and the two oldest boys, El-

tract hauling.

And in these days of inflation, out financially by working. Mr. and Mrs.. Bailey do a mas-| terful job stretching the Ameri-{14; Donald, 13; Maurice, 11; Barcan dollar which was not guar-

anteed pre-shrunk. “We buy sturdy,

youngster after another,” Bailey said.

not fancy, clothes and they do for one| Mrs. “Shoes are a prob-| Bailey said.

‘We're Beginning to See Daylight'—Coatesville

250 Workers, 150 Prisoners, Organizations,

{lem, the way children wear them lout. We have found a place {where rejected shoes are sold ferent color.” - . » = 3 | “THEY GET all the whole{some food they need,” Mr. Bailey said looking over his family, all of whom are well filled out. “But again, we do not buy the highest priced meats and richest

{foods on the market.” Even so, the family food bill uns $50 a week, That must come {out of the average weekly earn{ings of $70. For example, the ck il{dren drink five quarts of milk a {day and eat four loaves of bread. |One-hundred-pound sack of pota-

|canned goods are bought by the case,

‘ » ~ » MANY OF the household duties

{mer Jr, 16, and Harry, 15, help The other children are Deleres,

bara, 9; Patricia, 7; Beverly, 5; Theresea, 4; Bruce, 3; Donna Kay, {2; Darlene, 1, and Baby Bernefte. “That’s all. We've got our fam(ily. Bernette is the caboose,” Mr.

Called ‘Adequate’

roads in’ inaugurating suburban

Individual Volunteers Clear Highways, Streets “We're beginning to see daylight.” That was the word in Coatesville today as the last of the streets and county highway approaches to the tornado-smashed

town were cleared of tree limbs

More than 250 workers, including. 150 prisoners from the Right turns on red lights would | Indiana State Farm, went back to work this morning in a cold, be permitted at many points. The driving rain.

Scouts and State Highway De

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partment personnel were operat-ers to sign releases, and some |ing bulldozers and other heavy of the owners haven't returned! moving equipment under the di-!to town yet.” Members of the Policy CommitState Highway Safety tee issued an appeal to all own« ers of wrecked property to schedrance with lice at the

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{ Plans for Rebuilding

Volunteer workers from Hendricks County, 50 Boy!

and building debris,

A-Bomb Supply

Board Reveals Secret

Data to House Group

WASHINGTON, Mar. 31 (UP) —Rep. Fran B. Keefe (R. Wis.) said today that the United States has “an adequate supply” of atomic bombs, Mr. Keefe said he based his conclusion on testimony presented in behalf .of the Atomic Energy Commission Feb..28 at a closed session of a House Appropriations Subcommittee. The testimony did not include

Offered by Lilienthal The commission's testimony, which was deleted from a transcript of the House hearing, was presented by Chairman David E. Lilienthal. Rep. Keefe, a member of the subcommittee, said he concluded from Mr. Lilienthal's statement that “we have an adequate supply of bombs already manufactured. I am satisfied that the atomic program is proceeding in the interest of the protection of America.” Other subcommittee members said privately they were impressed with the Atomic Energy Commission's work. Mr. Keefe refused to quote Mr. Lilienthal directly on the possibility that other nations may possess the bomb. But he said the testimony indicated it is still an American monopoly.

Downtown Lashed By Hail, Rain

LOCAL TEMPERATURES

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A terrific hail and rain storm lashed the downtown district at noon today. But unlike the past two storms there was no property damage reported, $s Office workers in the face of gale-lke winds scurried inte

- erties, we have to get the own

“Before we can touch the prop-

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building doorways. Rain ran over; the curbs at most downtown corners as sewers were unable to

fragments. It was not believed that ‘anyone was injured. . The plane used was one of three captured by the rebels at San Isidro Airfield early in the

fighting. Foreibly Entered The leaflets dropped from the plane were entitled “First oulletin of the army of liberation,” and were dated at San Isidro, Mar. 31. They said today’s bombing was “Our first visit to San Jose, mecca of communism,” and indicated that more bombings were planned. Government security police last night forcibly entered the home of A. K. Stryer, an American embassy worker, but were prevented from making any thorough search by the quick personal ol. 8. Ambassador

Named Grid Coach For IU Freshmen

BLOOMINGTON, Mar. 31—Appointment of Edward G. (Ted) Whereatt, athletic director and head football coach at Superior, (Wis.) State Teachers College, as Indiana University's new head freshman gridiron mentor, was announced here today by Athletic | Director Paul (Pooch) Harrell. Whereatt. joins the Indiana staff upon the recommendation of Clyde B. Smith, the Hoosiers’ new head grid coach.

5000 Yanks Plan Parade in Trieste

TRIESTE, Mar, 31 (UP)-—Maj. Gen, Bryant Moore, commanding the 5000 American troops in Trieste, announced . today that his men will march in full field equipment through the streets of the city Apr. 6, United States Army Day. ’ He described the scheduled parade as “a measure to preserve the morale and confidence of the population.” It would be the

occupation,

ference at hia headquarters at Miramar Castle that the parade would last 30 minutes in down-

first major show of strength by the United States forces in Trieste since the

Gen. Moore said in a press con-

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A MAJOR RACKET THRIVES— 400 Bootleg Taxis Roaming Streets Here

Crawley to Get | Truth Serum Test |

In Nurse Slaying | —————— THE “TRUTH SERUM” test| will be given to Samuel Crawley, | suspected slayer of nurse Alberta Green, today. { Crawley and his family gave their consent to the test shortly before noon today. Crawley, who has been in jail 17 months for an attempted murder similar to the nurse slaying, gave consent as late as yesterday, stipulating his sister, Mary Ellen Andrews, Buffalo, Ky. must be present, The sister arrived this morning and immediately attempted to halt the test. She gave consent after a conference with Detective Inspector Jack O'Neal. The 24-year-old man asked for the test originally a week ago after a similar tést was given to Ralph Lobaugh, who was convicted of the slaying of three Ft. Wayne women.

Jury to Probe Bain-Stark Feud

Ask for Records Of Bar Association

The Grand Jury has issued subpenas for an investigation into the recent court feud between

Court 1 and Prosecutor Judson L. Stark's office, it was learned today.

Indianapolis Bar Association officlals to bring before the ;

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recent action trial of a manslaughter case after deputy prosecutors accused the judge of showing “partiality” in his rulings. ‘Equally to Blame’ ' The bar's report stated that both Judge Bain and Prosecutor Stark were “equally to blame” for the friction and recommended the two officials “patch up” their differences, The bar's report added that it found no evidence of “partiality” on the part of the court. Alan Boyd, president of the Bar Association, said he didn't know wh-.t was behind the grand jury's action, “But if the prosecutor's office wants to ‘take on’ the bar we

Boyd said. Prosecutor Stark said he knew about the subpenas being issued, but that his deputy, John Daily, was “handling the case.” Declines Comment /

on the action “at this time.”

that of James LaMarr, charged

signed from the bench.

by Judge Bain during the quarrel over his rulings two months ago. LaMarr disappeared ‘after the trial and was. re-arrested ter. day after his bond had been for-

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|that police be paid for time they! Board member and chairman of home of Arthur Biehl

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Safety Board members intend! town’s wrecked power system.

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Highway Department.

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{mary of progress today:

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Coatesville received power

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bution lines back into commis-

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Carpenter said

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large tree limbs. Volunteer Aid

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and many individudls.

ville area was rapidly cleared.

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wrecked Rumley Farm northeast|

Meanwhile, offers of volunteer ture than the tdwn can absorbiaid continued ,to pour into the| just now, he said. Some kind of | Indianapolis Red Cross. Coatesfinancial help will be necessary, ville Policy Committee members said they were not yet ready to!¥® The oh of directing the work take any mass volunteer aid. under Maj. Carpenter was being | done by Pete Greenlee of the sociation of Marion County of{fered men and equipment of With Maj. Carpenter directing member firms for the clean-up! the reconstruction, Pete Greenlgeithis week lof the State Highway Depart-aid were ‘ment served as foreman on the dianapolis Naval Ordnance Plan, the Wayne Township Fire Department and American Legion

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prison late yesterday.

ITS OWN—A bootleg cab is.distinctive in appearance. Most of ed easily by their frills. They carry two.of everything: fog and ors, fox tails and other accessories. They thrive because City, vars has failed to license enough’ taxicabs to accommodate the is need spawned the bootleg cab, which Has no meter, no li

censed driver, no insurance, no responsibilityy but plenty of rackets, :

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Judge W. D. Bain of Criminal

The subpenas were issued to whe

Mr. Dally declined to comment The manslaughter case was with a traffic death in 1946. His first trial was called off when |{8pecial Judge Richard Smith re-

His second trial was stopped

feited. LaMarr then pleaded guilty to the charge and he was sentenced to 2 to 21 years in

Cabs Lacking Permits, Cater To Underworld

Serve as Commercial Carriers of Vice

First of a Series

By KENNETH HUFFORD ‘Bootleg taxicabs have grown into a major racket in Indianapolis. : Mystery fleets totaling 300 to 400 unlicensed cabs roam the streets by night, provid. ing transportation to the City's underworld and serving as coms mercial carriers of vice, The bootleg cab is a private automobile usually owned by some petty underworld chieftain who rents it out to a driver on a com= mission basis. It looks like any other private passenger automobile except for extras, like ‘“cat-tails, dual horns, spotlights, dual radio aerials and oglights.”

. Keeps on Move It is. driven by a “boot” who keeps his eyes moving from side to side scanning the sidewalks for prospective clients whom he charges what the ‘traffic will bear, He drives continually as though in a desperate rush to get sometraffic cuts

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worries about it. nly occasionally does the “boot” own his cab. Then he'll have insure ance, Cause Behind Bootleg Cabs The bootleg cab exists : of the restrictions on cabs operated by Negroes because of discrimination ing up Negro p

ers for major co Of the 445 taxicab ‘lic sued at City Hall, only Negro-operated cabs, 1

is the unregulated“ bootle system, 2 1

can make it interesting,” Mr.|j erative

gs tra tation provided by the cab fleet to pull their jobs. In "criminal adventures, bootleg driver operates ‘om “share and share alike” basis any enterprise that ses “take. .

Such enterprises are the afters : hour or Sunday Beles of Hytors, Procurement of prostitutes, y ee laries wi 3 k porn 6 cid bling or vice dens and trafic narcotics. Ao Aids Spread of Vice 3 . The bootleg cab has given vite:

on thé move, attract clients and evade police. With such transs portation available constantly, vice particularly has. gran and spread throughout ity. ‘ Usually a prison hardened youth, the bootleg cab operator seems to enjoy his position as ‘key man for criminal activities. He considers his life one of reckless adventure where he matches his wits and daring with the police. When caught, bs tests he is a private citizen ing a friend's ear. : Two of six youths whe kids napped and raped a. South Side girl recently were “boots.” The automobile used for. the abduc« tion was a bootleg cab, Bootleg cabs have operated for years here, but it was during and after the war that the racket mushroomed. The boot rapidly became the common e¢arrier of vice and crime. Now he sometimes in the gambling games to he takes his clients.

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