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FORECAST: Partly cloudy, mild today. Occasional light rain tonight and tomorrow. High today, 52; low, 38. High tomorrow, 50.

FINAL HOME

Hoosierland countryside is dotted with herds of top beef and dairy cattle. These prize whitethe Conner Prairie Farm near Noblesville. Fattening for market here are some 630 head. Indiana also produces a vast amount of

hogs.

59th YEAR—NUMBER 228 nd

The United States has come a long way since Pilgrim founding fathers and laden festive boards of today, mothers sat around near-barren tables to offer humble thanks for their new Ours is a nation of bounty. D world in the wilderness, their freedom and safety. Theirs were not the heavily-

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1948

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Long before the rest of Indianapolis awakens, farmers have trucked produce to the Farmers

have opened for the day. Lights

: carefully select their merchandise. The land in Indiana is rich.

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rkey garnished with savory bits.

0 aily, in the early morning hours, farmers line their trucks ot the Indianapolis Stockyards to unload prized livestock.

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veal crate on crate and basket on basket of fruit and vegetables. Typical of commission houses is that of Sam Himes. Much of the perishable produce is piled on the sidewalk where grocery men

City folk depend on their markets for fresh food and the best in canned goods. Indianapolis is the headquarters for Stokely Foods, Inc., one of the nation’s Jargest canners. Hoosierland is the heart of the tomato belt and during peak season Stokely canning machines hum on 16-hour shifts.

‘Couple Thankful for Thanksgiving Baby, Northern Indiana But Pray He's Spared ‘Curse of Royalty"

City Closes Shop For Thanksgiving

Church Services, Travel Mark Holiday

Times Picture Story by Victor Peterson.

The farm wife lives where she can place her hand on food fresh from the field. But life for her has changed. Old-fashioned fruit and vegetable cellars lined with home-canned goods are gone. Today, like Mrs. Lewis Sutton, RR 4, Indianapolis, she steps to her frozen food locker for delicacies.

Await Blood Tests for Hemophilia To See If He’s Afflicted Like Brother

philiacs because their blood would not coagulate. Larry's parents still have hopes that their newest son may be

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spared, for their second son,

Tables groaned with turkey ’'n’ trimmings in Indianapolis today. Stores and public offices were

By DONNA MIKELS You never saw a healthier-looking baby than the 9-pound 3%%ounce boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ellis, 24011; Prospect St.,

closed and the downtown areajat the dawn of Thanksgiving Day today.

was virtually deserted. Several

Shortly after his birth at 4:44 a. m., the as yet unnamed infant

union church services were held.|Was one of the lustiest yellers in St. Vincent's ward, a picture of

One church, All tarian, injected traditional Thanksgiving procedure by sponsoring a big informal family dinner at 1 p. m. The thought that some of.-the members of the church might be lonely or away from home prompted the project, which was

planned by Dr. E. Burdette Backus, minister, and Mrs. Backus.

Some 3800 needy persons were to be Thanksgiving guests of the Evangelistic Center, 3518 Shelby 8t., today. Travel was heavy on planes, busses, trains and on the highway as many persons traveled home for the holiday.

Times Index

Amusements. 18 Needlework... 28 Bridge ...... 28/Othman .... 21 Comics «vee 39 Radio esenss 3D Editorials... 22 Ruark ...s.. 21

- Food ....... 28/Scherrer .... 22

Forum ...... 22 Scraphook ss 3 Hollywood... 18 Society ..... RK Mrs. Manners 8{Women's ... 26

Souls Uni-|800d health. And yet his parents were nervous, fervently hoping a new note in|the Thanksgiving birth date was

a good omen, as they waited re-| day; Larry Ellis was a healthy sults of blood tests to determine child at birth. if their son might be a victim of| The disease was not detected the same strange disease which|in him until he was nine months keeps their oldest son, Larry, alold. As soon as he became old patient in a nearby ward. enough to kick and scoot around, For four-year-old Larry is a|he developed dark looking bruises victim of hemophilia, a blood dis-{over his body. Doctors who ease characterized by delayed discovered the condition exclotting of the blood. This means|plained that the slightest bruise that a small cut on the finger, a/caused inward hemorrhages. minor accident or a childhood| Since that time Larry has been tumble is a threat to Larry’s life./in and out of the hospital, Each ./time he has a serious lise or Pia hy a cut he must be given blood transEllis would have had no need for|fusion. To date he has had 12. worry. For one of the strange] The last was on Monday night characteristics of hemophilia is;2nd the blood was given by his that although it is transmitted by father, a Pennsylvania Railroad women, it is inherited only by Worker. But Larry may need inales. more transfusions—if he does the

“Disease of Royalty” father must go looking for donors

Hemophilia often is referred to as the ‘disease of royalty,” be- . cause it was prevalent in several No Known Cure royal families. It was particu-| As far as doctors know, there larly strong in the old Spanishiis no cure for Larry. royal family—two sons of Al-| He must go through life being phonso 13th, last ruling;monarch|careful—accidents which would of Spain, diediof. be minor to most persons have

draws from the blood bank.

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Harry Edward, 16 months old, shows no sign of the disease. Doctors explain that while the disease is hereditary, it often shows up only once, then skips for generations. But until blood tests are completed on the new infant, his parents will spend their Thanksgiv-| ing day hoping—and praying.

21 Led to Safety

. In Plane Fire LOS ANGELES, Nov. 25 (UP)— A Trans-World Airlines Constellation crash-landed and burned at Municipal airport today after radioing a report that it had caught fire in the air. All passengers and crew {numbering 21, were removed un‘hurt. The plane was destroyed. { Chief Pilot Even Lewis shep-

{herded all the passengers and crewmen to safety before leaving

{the flaming plane himself.

ington and stopped at Kansas City en route to Los Angeles.

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Accidents Kill 3

| Michigan Couple Die In Train-Truck Crash Three Michigan persons were killed and six injured critically in accidents in northern Indiana early today. At Michigan City, a train-truck crash claimed the lives of Milly {Schellaci and Frank Schellaci,

jeoth 60, of Coloma, Mich.

Near Ft. Wayne a car bearing seven Michigan persons skidded and overturned, killing Kenneth Monroe Lay, 25, Comstock Park, Mich., and injuring six others, two critically. The train-truck crash occurred at 6 a. m. at the South Shore crossing, just west of Michigan City. A. pickup truck driven south by Mrs. Schellaci on U. 8. 12 was struck by the westbound South Shore train. Both Mr. and Mrs. Schellaci were killed instantly. Mr. Lay was killed when a car ‘driven by James R. Strunk, 21, Grand Rapids, Mich,, failed to {make a turn on U. 8. 27, north of Ft. Wayne. Critically injuréd were Donald

{Wallace Pilsch, 18, Grand Rapids, {now in St. Joseph Hospital in Ft.

to replace the supply which Larry) The plane took off from Wash-/yyayne. Four others were injured

but are not in serious condition.

PREDICTS MORE HOMES WASHINGTON, Nov, 25 (UP) —Raymond M. Foley, the government’s housing boss, ‘today prédicted a new. upswing of home building *in ‘the 7$6000~class,

Roberts, 17, Comstock Park, and!

Entered as Second-Class Matter at PostoMos Issued Dally

Indianapolis, Ind.

PRICE FIVE CENTS

Reach Accord In Dock Strike On East Coast

Fry to Head

For Democrats

Key Republican To Assist Him By ROBERT BLOEM Democrats have named Paul Fry of Linton to head the patron-age-rich State Bureau of Motor

Republican to assist in running the department, it was learned today. Mr. Fry, Linton automobile dealer, was prominent in Democratic political circles under the administrations of former Govs. Paul McNutt and M. CIifford Townsend. He was secretary of the joint purchasing commission under Gov. McNutt and later was state excise administrator during the lush days of the Democratic liquor importer system. The Republican who will stay on to help the new Democrat administration get rolling in the intricate bureau operation is Framen P. (Dick) Gruesbeck of Columbia City, assistant director. Signs Agreement It- was learned he signed an agreement to stay at least six months and that Charles Fleming, secretary of state elect, who

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officially will boss the department, guaranteed in turn he would not be replaced by a Democrat before that time. It was learned the agreement ‘was reached in a meeting at the State House late yesterday, at|tended by Mp.’ Fléming, Mr, Fry and Mr. Gruesbeck. Appointment of Mr. Fry was seen as a move by organization Democrats to keep a tight rein on the vital bureau patronage. The 157 lucrative license branches normally are doled out on a commission basis to county chairmen and vice chairmen over the state, acting as a tangible method for holding the organization together behind the general administration. Mismanagement of such a patronage plum could leave a political organization floundering in dissension and badly disunited for coming campaigns. Mr. Fry's long experience in politics as well as his business background were regarded as vital qualifications for the post. Desperation Move

Mr. Gruesbeck on the pay roll appeared to be a desperation move to keep the personnel organization of the bureau from falling apart: But certain Republican observers took the opposite view, predicting the step would result in a new dash for the door by Republican employees in the division. The Democrats frankly are not prepared to replace these employees for some time after Mr. Fleming and his appointee, Mr. Fry, take office Dec. 1. Should mass GOP resignations follow official announcement of this setup, these observers pointed out, it would leave a ‘‘coalition” management ‘holding the bag.” There would be little means or experience with which to run the department which faces the task of getting out more than a million pairs of license plates within 90 days.

'Trumans Dine The American Way

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (UP) —A traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner was lined up today for [President Truman and his family. | Here's the holiday menu at the |Blair House, where the Trumans are staying while the White |House is repaired: Consomme Roast stuffed turkey | Mashed potatoes Giblet gravy Broccoli Tossed salad Pumpkin pie Mince pie with hard sauce Coffee

Candy Nuts Actually, it'll be only a semi{holiday for Mr, Truman. Although he’ll have dinner with his family, the accumulation of work will| {keep him at his desk for most) jof the day.

Hit-Run Victim Seriously Injured

A hit-andrun driver struck down and seriously injured Edgar Payton, 33, of 749 S. Missouri 8t., early. this morning as the pedestrian was crossing South St. at Illinois St. Mr, Payton suffered a broken right leg and possible skull frac-

N. Ewing St. over Thanksgiving to fortify herself for lastminute campdigning.

Quick China Aid

Security Council

Reviews Problem WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (UP) —Nationalist China's chances of getting any quick new American aid dwindled sharply today. Government officials said the answer to Chinese appeals for moral and material help will be delayed pending a thorough study of this country’s ability to grant it and the prospects of success. The entire problem, it was said, is undergoing review by the top-level National Security

At the same time, retention of |Cotincil, which advises President

Truman on international, domestic and military matters. The complexity of the problem was acknowledged yesterday by Secretary of State George Marshall. He said it has to be considered carefully. Considerations outlined by Mr. Marshall were Congress’ attitude toward increased help to China, the availability of American resources, and the effect of a large aid program on U. S. commitments elsewhere in the world. It is no secret that the administration is chary of underwriting the presént government of Generalissimo Chiang Kalshek. Chiang’s recent reverses are traced by some officials to his failure to force. land and educational reforms, levying of high taxes, and continuing corruption in local Chinese governments.

Rail Town Seized,

* . Nationalists Report NANKING, Nov. 25 (UP)—The government Central News Agency said today that Nationalist troops have recaptured Suhsien, key rail town 45 miles south of Suchow, and have cleared the Communists from a 20-mile arc to the southeast.

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Ul. S. Mediator For Proposal

Prepares to Vote On 13c Pay Hike NEW YORK, Nov. 25 (UP) — Negotiators reached an agreement today to end the 16-day-old East Coast longshoremen'’s strike with a 13cents hourly wage increase

retroactive to Aug. 21.

The agreement must be ratified by a vote of the 65,000 members of the International Longshore-

1 men’s Association (AFL) and by

the Shipowners Association. However, Cyrus Ching, director of the Federal Mediation and

i |Conciliation Service, who engl-

neered the agreement during an all night bargaining session, said he was “very hopeful” the men would be back to work by Mone day. The shipowners’ negotiating committee announced it would recommend acceptance of the Pack to the Employers’ Associaon, Joseph P. Ryan, ILA president, refused to comment beyond saying a secret ballot would be taken as soon as possible. Vote of Thanks The agreement also calls for a 19% cents hourly wage boost for night, holiday, and week-end work for improved vacation bene fits and for an employee's welfare plan. . The union had at first demanded a 50 cents hourly wage Jn crease but later lowered dematids to 25 cents. After the agreement was reached, the union negotiating committee gave the federal | mediators a vote of thanks. The strike, which has cut off all Marshall Plan aid to Europe and has cost business and labor an estimated $400 million, began 16 days ago when the rank-and-file membership rejected a con tract negotiated by union offi clals calling for a 10 cents hourly wage increase. 400 Ships Tied Up It has tied up some 400 ships in Atlantic coast ports from Portland, Me,, to Norfolk, Va. Meanwhile, negotiations were still continuing on the West Coast to end the strike of CIO longshoremen there which has been continuing since Sept. 2. The dockworkers have been asking 15 cents and the employers offering 10 cents.

Queen Elizabeth

pe|Will Sail Sunday

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Nov. 25 (UP)—Some 1400 passengers who began a sit-in strike on the liner Queen Elizabeth were told today that they would sail for New York Sunday. A notice on the purser’s bulletin board set the date of sailing after news was received that the New York dock strike, which has delayed the ship's sailing for eight days, had been settled. Excited passengers cheered and shouted when they heard the news. Many of them had packed their bags in compliance with an order by Capt. C. M. Ford that they would have to return to London. However, some 1000 cabin and tourist class passengers voted to ignore the captain's order and stage a sit-in strike.

MISSING PLANE SAFE LISBON, Nov. 25 (UP)—A missing U. 8S. Navy -Beechcraft carrying six Americans has landled safely at Port Lyautey, Moirocco, the Lisbon airport reported {today. Those aboard were Navy men and their dependents.

Off on 19th Birthday

She “just couldn’t believe it” befriended ‘bought the store and present, “And all I did,” she said “was get her a glass of water.” Martha was just a clerk in Andrew Tola's music store when she went on vacation last summer to Myrtle Beach, 8S. C. She didn’t give it a second thought when an elderly woman, sitting

glass of water. “I got it for her,” Martha explained, “and we got into a conplaned, “and we got to be friends.”

Thomas M. Baker, a Pennsylvania

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a home at Myrtle ‘Beach.

Girl Gets Store for a Gift Because of a Glass of Water

Kindness fo Pennsylvanian’s Mother Pays

in a Big Way

FAYETTEVILLE, N. C,, Nov. 25 (UP)—Marthg Culbreth, 18-year-old blond, started her career as a music store owner here today convinced that it pays to be kind to somebody’s mother.

when the son of the woman she presented it to her as a birthday

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| Back at work, Martha had al{most férgotten the incident when |Mr. Baker walked into the store land handed her a $7500 “birth|day” remembrance “from his | mother.” | “I thought he was making fun of me,” she said. “Then he asked

in a hotel lobby, asked for a me if there was anything else I

wanted.” Just in fun, Martha replied, “why sure—the store.” But Mr, Baker wasn't

She also met the woman's son,|He promptly asked Tola for a

purchase ¥ realestate man, who is building|and: gave tha whole thing fo tha 7 851 Who was kind to his:

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