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Gates Decries Rising Cost of

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Reviews Record At C. of C. Meeting

By HAROLD HARTLEY

Times Staff Writer FRENCH LICK, Ind. Apr. 9— Looking toward a state popula-| tion of 4 million by 1950, Gov. Ralph Gates said today that higher government costs and ex-

panding public services are pressing the administration of State Government. He pointed out that the State of Indiana, in 1947, paid the

Federal Government $1.1 billion

in taxes while the cost of the

State Government totaled about

$186 million. > The Governor spoke before the annual board of directors meeting of the Indiana State Chamber of at noon here today. He spoke on

his administration. Cites Rising Costs He pointed out how government costs have risen, saying the state was contributing $39,500, 000 toward the minimum pay of

teachers and that the level had risen from $800 a year in 1941

to $2400 a year voted in the last Assembly. The total cost to the State of education is about $53 million, allotting $3.500,000 for State Aid to Schools where the school tax district produces too little financing, and $11 million to Purdue University, Indiana University and the two teachers’ colleges. He attributed the condition of State roads and highways which have been broken down to overweight trucks, Arrests are being made and the State Police are curbing violators. The highways, however, still are badly in need of repairs. He said the statewide reassess-

ment in 1949 would be conducted],

on a “scientific basis” with “full recognition of the dangers of a 100 per cent real estate valuation in these inflated times.” He said the state’s compulsory arbitration law governing strikes in public utilities was working reasonably well but that “some amendments may.be necessary.” The Government dwelt . at length on his effort to improve the state’s public health program. He also cited the mental health program as one of the major achievements of his administration with the new $3 million “screening” on the Indiana University campus in Indianapolis and the opening of a temporary unit at Ft, Benjamin Harrison for senile mental cases. Mum on Cigaret Tax The Governor made no mention of the $8 million income from the new State cigaret tax, part of which he has said previously he hopes to divert to the road problem, even to the point of calling a special session of the legislature. ‘The afternoon session was devoted to discussion of government issues including proposal for a state bonus for World War II veterans which, it was estimated, would cost Hoosiers $142 million] in new or increased taxes. It was pointed out that Indiana is one of seven states to vote this year on the state bonus. Other speakers on the program Included George S. Olive of Indianapolis, chamber director, who Will report on a plan for a new State Department of Revenue; Dr. Frank H. Sparks, a, director and president of Wabash College, on proposed Federal aid to education, and C, I. Weayer, president of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, who speaks tonight. ’ Representative Robert A. Grant of South Bend, member of the House Ways and Means Committee, will address the dinner meetbes tomorrow, , © session will close Sunda: with address by Charles W, Kern of Indianapolis, Indiana state commissioner of labor,

tr ro ———— CHRYSLER STRIKE THREAT DETROIT, Apr. 9 (UP)—The CIO United Auto Workers Union raised a strike threat against

Chrysler Corp. to back new wi demands today. age

“Forty J Months of Progress,” reviewing

50th YEAR—NUMBER 25

TALK OF MONSTER

reported in Brown County

Miss rene Haton.

have been hearing fiendish noises similar to those

ments around the telephone exchange are (left to right) Mrs. Edith Madden, operator, Miss Jane Brethauer and

‘White River into town by means of this long cov

— People of Freedom, Ind.

. Discussing latest develop-

area.

Capehart to Raise Juke Box Prices

Of War, Shortages. Belief that raw materials needed for rearmament may soon be put on a priority basis brought announcement from the Packard

Manufacturing Co. today that the price of juke boxes is going up. W. H. Krieg, president of the company which is owned by U. S. Sen. Homer E. Capehart, said in a letter to customers that the prices of the machines would be raised from about $625 to around $675. Prices of other Packard products, such as wall selectors, auxiliary speakers and vending

Firm Sees Return _ .

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Mysterious ‘Monster

Stirs Freedom Citizens _ , Believe Brown County Cat, Hunted by ., McClain, May Have Moved West J By VICTOR PETERSON, Times Staff Writer FREEDOM, Ind., Apr. 9—The possibility that the Brown County monster has moved west to this area appeared likely today. Residents in and around this valley community of 250 people recently have heard blood-chilling screams, howls and gurglings in the night hours. ; Men describe the weird sounds as those ‘similar to a mountain Hon. Women say they sound like woman screaming in fear. it. She said it was large, black

and catlike. yd rt Teme McRae, Wh 0 lives Several farmers have had live-

“Whatever it is, it makes my stock and dogs killed. One hgrse

blood run cold. The howls sound Fecenlly was mangled on the like one of those opera stars hit-|2€CK.

throat- Menfolk from such families as fing 2 gn Io Wit, 8 8! those of James McRa€ and Earl

Parrish have hunted the animal

machine selectors will go up 10 yw. per cent June 1. MEANWHILE, Harry McClain,

Mr. Krieg said the decision was the 66-year-old big game hunter based on no “inside” information > ie o i) * hills and hollows from-the Senator or his associ-| Crown y ter which ates,. but simply on “common for a mysterious monster whic sense.” long has terrified the populace. 2 Currently he is seeking to track Hard to Get Metals . down the wary beast with the aid “Anyone can see in the news- of a trained ot hound which he papers that the enactment of a purchased from a breeder in limited draft is not far off,” Mr.|Arkansas. > : Grieg said. “And if the nation] Trained to track members of is going to spend from $11 bil-icat family only, Mr. McClain’s lion to $15 billion to rearm, the dog Bill has started many a run materials will have to come from but has been unable to find the the present sources now supply-| quarry. ing civilian industry. This lends credence to the pos“It seems obvious that only sibility that the Brown County some sort of priority system can “monster” might have migrated, assure that the needs of both the aware that he faced the canny government program and civilian [skill of a trained cat hound. industry are equitably supplied. #48 We remember that the amuse-| TO REACH Freedom, the cat ment industry was among the/ Would have to travel half of first ‘to be hurt by priorities be- Brown County, all of Monroe fore the last war.” . |County, a distance of some 37 Many materials, particularly miles if he followed a straight metals, alréady are hard-to ob-|COUrSe. tain, he said, and new demands| Only. one formidable stream will make procurement even more Must be crossed to reach Freedom difficult. : {from Brown County, the swollen,

On the Insi

River. This would present no obstacle, however, as a picturesque covered bridge leads directly into town

raging flood waters of White de

Hoosier fish and game program to receive state funds . . . a $214,000 “shot-in-the-arm” . . . Out-

doors by Marc Waggener.

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- H ~ 500 Teen-agers jive and play at popular Be-Bop-Inn +++. a photo-story by Lloyd B. Walton and Vic-

from the east. od But where the beast with the fiendish howls might have come from does not concern fearful issvane ssa oii Page 9 residents. What they want is to track it down and eliminate it.

: 88.8 THIS IS not the first time a monster has been reported in this area. Always the howls have been the same. Only one person, a woman, is believed to have seen

to no avail. In town proper, people are afraid the monster might prowl the streets as it did two years ago. At those times residents refused to venture on the street after nightfall. During the day posses with fox hounds attempted to track the beast.

2 »n LJ MRS. EDITH MADDEN, local telephone exchange operator, has received many reports on damage to stock. Former telephone operator, Miss June Brethauer, and her friend, Miss Irene Haton, were trailed by the beast for more than a mile two years ago. “We run a messenger service for people who don’t have phones,” Miss Brethauer said. “On Oct. 9, 1946, I had to.deliver a message just after dark to a house near Fish Creek bridge. {That's about a mile from town. | “Irene went with me. When we |started back, we heard this hor{rible howling. We didn't know what to do. We were afraid to run, fearful lest some animal might get excited and jump us. “IT HOWLED and howled. If we stopped walking, the howling stopped. As soon as we'd start walking, the howling would begin. At times it sounded as though the howls came from right between us. This kept on until we got back to town.” Miss Evelyn McRae, who reported the situation to The Times in a letter, said: “I suppose it could be the same {animal that has everybody upset in Brown County. Maybe Mr. McClain is looking in the wrong

right here at Freedom.”

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Bird "Bigger Than a Plane’ Flaps Across Illinois Sky

BELVIDERE, IlL, Apr. 9 (UP)—A farmer and a truck driver reported today that they had seen a bird “bigger than an airplane.” They believed it might be a visitor from another planet. The giant bird was reported by Robert Price and Veryl Babb. Mr. Price said he saw it while working near his barn on his farm near Caledonia, Ill. He said it had a long neck and “what SpDote yore Its feet trailing be-| 4idn't say anything because I ‘ thought le would laugh at He satd he and his wife both me» pr. Baph said. “When I Watched as the “monstet bird,” read that Mr. Price had seen it I fapping its powerful wings, flew decided to report all about it. off to the northeast. “When I spotted the thing it Mr. Babb, a Freeport, IIL, truck | was coasting. It was bigger than driver, reported seeing the bird|an airplane and reminded me of at a different location on the|one of those prehistoric monsters

same day. I learned “I saw the bird but at frst I|schooln © Wes In i rd

FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1948

- Entered as SecondIndianapolis, Ind.

LAST HEARD THERE—Miss Evelyn McRae points to a dense woods near her home north of Freedom where she recently heard the monster cry with bloodcurdling screams. Miss McRae informed The Times by letter that some mysterious beast was prowling the

POINT OF ENTRY — If the animal roving near Freedom came from Brown County; it may have crossed ered bridge. White River is the only stream of size the .monster would hve to cross to reach Owen County on a 37-mile cross-country jaunt. : a We i £9 #8 : a FT * o

Dewey Adds Day To Nebraska Tour

* Expect Lewis

Class Matter at Postoffice Issued daily except Sunday

House

PRICE FIVE CENTS

nveils

Bill to Draft Men 19 to 26

To Stall Off End of Strike

UMW Chief Hints Fight

WASHINGTON, Apr. 9 (UP) ~John IL. Lewis indicated strongly today that he intends to fight a time-killing battle against legal actions arising out of the 26-day soft coal strike.

This battle might well delay resumption of coal production indefinitely, ; Meanwhile, Chairman Fred. A. Hartley Jr. (R. N, J.) of the House Labor Committee raised the threat of “new legislation” to curb Mr, Lewis if the United Mine Workers’ walkout is not ended Monday. Monday is the day Mr. Lewis has to go to court to face preliminary . contempt proceedings for

rmitting the strike toRe But Mr. i legal ne tack in both federal court and the National Labor Relations Board, gavé new indications that his strategy will be to counter attack. Use Up Time This could use up a lot of time and extend the strike, which already has forced the government to undertake drastic conservation measures, and has caused industrial shutdowns and unemployment in many parts of the coalfueled economy. In the belief that settlement of the strike is not imminent, the government today ordered coals burning railroads to cut operations in half next Thursday midnight. They already had been

Stassen fo Pay Pre-Election Visit

By United Press Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York and Harold B., BStassen, locked in an all-out fight for the Republican presidential nomination, both extended their Nebraska campaigns today. Apparently both wanted to get in ‘a few final campaign licks before ‘the Nebraska primary next Tuesday. Shortly after Gov. Dewey announced that he would extend his tour 24 hours with a flying trip to western Nebraska, Mr. Stassen announced that he will return to the state Apr. 12 to make a lastminute bid for victory. He said he' would make a statewide radio address from Omaha. Gov. Dewey, waging an all-out fight for the Republican presidential nomination, decided to adopt Mr, Stassen’s successful formula in Wisconsin, He chartered a plane to fly to North Platte, Alliance ‘and Scottsbluff in western Nebraska for personal appearances. ‘We Are Delighted” He acted at the request of GOP State Chairman A. T. Howard, who pointed out that both Mr, Stassen and Sen. Robert A. Taft had toured western Nebraska and Mr. Dewey had not. “It can be done, and will be done,” Gov. Dewey told the press. “We can get a plane and we are delighted to do it.” Gov. Dewey canteled his scheduled appearance in Washington for the annual Gridiron Dinner given by the capitol newspapermen Saturday night. He will return to Albany “probably” by train Sunday. The Nebraska GOP primary does not select delegates. It amounts to a popularity contest between seven candidates, Gov. Dewey, Mr. Stassen, Gen. Doug-

Taft (Ohio), Sen. Arthur Vandenberg (Mich.), House Speaker Joe Martin (Mass) and Gov.

Earl Warren (Cal).

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Lobaugh Denied

w place. He might have better wee New Murder Trial

FT. WAYNE, Ind, Apr. 9 (UP) ~Cireuit Judge William H. Schannen today denied a new trial to Ralph W. Lobaugh, convicted slayer of three Ft. Wayne women. Judge Schannen did it by sustaining a demurrer from Prosecutor Alton Bloom to . Lobaugh's plea for a new trial on a writ of error coram nobis. { ‘Mr. Bloom's demurrer accepts {as facts the allegations made by {Lobaugh in his petition but points jout that they are legally insufficient to get a new trial. Lobaugh is awaiting death at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City on May 24. Attorney Robert A. Buhler said he would appeal to the Supreme Court for a new trial and another stay of for Lobaugh.

was In District Court where he

To Delay Legal Action, |

cut 25 cent. i Mr. Pi most recent move

MISSING FROM HOME— Her parents today instituted a search for I4.year-old.. Arlis Jean Shake, who disappeared Wednesday. »

Washington H. S. Pupil Missing In Ta pi

Worried parents today appealed to Indianapolis residents for aid jn a search for their 14-year-old daughter, missing from home two days. ‘ Arlis Jean Shake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shake, 1413 N. Pershing Ave. was last seen Wednesday morning as she board a bus, presumably en route to W ‘ “High School where she is & She did not reach school, Washington offi said.

|demanded dismissal of a mine operators’ petition for appointment of a third, “neutral” trustee for the multi-million-déllar UMW welfare fund. Stems From Dispute This court battle stems from the dispute over miners’ pensions which caused the current strike. Meanwhile, the UMW and the operators continued to give technical obedience to a temporary court order issued Apr. 3 requiring them to resume negotiations.

The girl's parents said that it

away from home for any period of time, She had only $1 given her for school money when she left. School officials said her attendance had been regular and Anyone

having = information

her

,|guirements,

was the first time she has stayed ed

las MacArthur, Sen. Robert A.| °

concerning

while and then took a recess. bureau of missing persons of the

Nothing was’ accomplished. Indianapolis Police department. Spokesmen said the court

arses =" Near 30° Tonight oal Stockpiles C : rops Undamaged

Dwindling Here LOCAL TEMPERATURES

Basement bins and industrial coal stockpiles dwindled alike AN 10a. m. .. 40 over Indianapolis today as the 8. Whe i 2 3 A ig 43 nation-wide soft coal strike en-| go m .. 38 12 (Noon) 45 fam. .. 38 1pm. ., 18

tered its 26th day. The sudden cold snap posed a problem for householders who had hoped to stretch their re- Local citizens who shivered on maining supply of fuel into warm|their way to work this, morning weather. will find little consolation in the Sharing coal worries are theofficial forecast of the U., 8, city’s industries, utilities, pitals and public buildings. Continued cool ‘weather Many industries have only a/and another post-season stand of week to 10 days supply of fuel/winter tonight is predicted, with on hand. Widespread layoffs the lowest temperatures dropping may start next week. near freezing. . Most Indianapolis hospitals re<| No frost or damage to fruit port only a week's supply onjcrops was reported last night as hand with no assurance of more |the mercury dipped to a low of deliveries. 133 degrees at 6 a. m. today,

Times Ice-O-Rama Nets Local Polio Fund $4459.73

Total Is $1526.07 More Than Was Realized

At 1947 Show; Workers, Directors Praised

By ART WRIGHT : This year's Times Ice-O-Rama netted $4459.73 for the Infantile Paralysis Fund, it: was announced today when the final audit of proceeds was completed. The funds, $1526.07 more than the amount raised by the 1947 show, have been turned over by The Times to the local Infantile Paralysis chapter. The Times check sent to the Polio Fund repre-

sented all cash remaining after [the federal government had been| was due to the co-operation of paid $1195.42 in admission taxes| Dick Miller, manager of the Coland necessary expense of staging|iseum, and the volunteers who

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the huge production had been deducted. Federal admission taxes for the 1947 show amounted to $775.40. The increased gift to the Polio fund resulted despite the fact that admission charges again were of a popular scale, The highest priced seat was $1.20 and the lowest, 60 cents. Prices included federal.admission tax. Of the amount earned for Pollo, {$100 was contributed by the {Indianapolis Sports Service as {proceeds from concessions sold during the show. Again the expense of staging the colorful two-hour show was held to a minimum. Although this year's all-amateur ice extravaganza surpassed the 1947 show in stage settings, costumes and size, amounted to only $1651.75. Much of the saving in expenses 3

worked on costumes, stege set-

skaters for their parts. Mr. Miller again provided free of charge the use of the Coliseum for the show and for many weeks of rehearsal. He also provided ushers, ‘Coliseum ticket sellers and ticket takers. Indianapolis business firms and other individuals contributed valuable time and facilities. The City Park and Recreation Department again co-operated with The Times in staging the benefit production. Mrs. Norma Koster, supervisor of special activities for the Park artmendt, again directed the for of rehearsals without cost. 500 children and adults took The tentative date for the

tings and in training the amateur 0

Measure Sets

2-Year Goal

0f 530,000

Number Depends Upon Volunteers WASHINGTON, Apr. 9 (UP)—Chairman Walter G. Andrews (R. N. Y.) of the

House Armed Services Come

mittee today took the wraps

put up to 550,000 men into the armed Services ia the next two years, Not all these men would be drafted. © Many would “be expect ed to volunteer. ' Hearings start Monday on his measure. It would subject men 18 through 30 to registration. Those 19 through 25-—including some veterans-—could “be drafted for two years. Drafting could not start until the President informed Congress that voluntary enlistments had failed to fill Armed Services ree And in no case could drafting start before 60 days from time the bill became law. Boosts Air Personnel The draft bill, made public at mid-day would boost strength of the Air Force to 502,000 men— Sno, ax Andress said, 10 suppart a ir Fovée. . This exceeds presents Ait ores strength by about 140,000 men, committee experts i "The "Army would be boosted from its present 550,000 men to 782,000. * Navy and

80,000 respectively — to 550,000 d 110,000 men. Thus a total of about 550,000 men would be brought into the service. As many would be dratte as ‘were needed to fill the gaps left by volunteers. Leaders in the House and Senate, meanwhile, started the wheels moving for consideration of new defense legislation. They acted on the heels of a

that she a ntly liked school,{Téquest by Defense Secretary ppasently James Forrestal to “get the ball whereabouts [Tolling” on a vast new planeThey met again today for a short! should contact the parents or the|buying program for the Navy and

Air Force, The Senate Republican Policy Committee gave defense legisla« tion a green light for floor action as soon as, the Armed Services Committee approves it.

Attention, Men: Here's Lowdown On Proposed Draft

WASHINGTON, Apr. 9 (UP)— Highlights of the Andrews draft bill on which House hearings start Mondhay: REGISTRATION: Men 18 through 30, including veterans, INDUCTION: Nineteen through

HOW LONG: Two years. HOW MANY: Depends on how many volunteer. Volunteers plus draftees would total around 550,000 in the next two years. EXEMPTIONS: Veterans with’ more than a year's service; also members of National Guard and Organized Reserve. DEFERMENTS: At President's discretion, men with dependents, in essential jobs, or engaged in important study. CONDITIONAL EXEMPTIONS: Veterans with less than a year's service but more than 90 days, ‘provided they apply for

' {membership in Organized Reserve : pres ee get privileges or’the GI

or National Guard. PERE PITS: AY would Bill of Rights, DOCTORS: Could be indicted, too, along with dentists and vet-

erinarians, on a proportionate basis.

Bootleg Cab Charge

Brings Senfence, Fine An alleged bootleg cab driver, dell Hugbes, 24521, Martindale Ave, was fined $25 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail yes terday by Judge Joseph M, Howard of Municipal Court 3. He was charged with having no taxicab license, A passenger who had agreed to testify against Hughes, according’ to police, backed out and refused to take the stand. m Hughes appealed the judgment to Criminal Court,’

been set for February in

with the schedule of

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