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JSS. 60th YEAR—NUMBER 76

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FRIDAY, MAY 27,

1949

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Nothing Like It Sirice the Romans—

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ate, Aly

Fumbles Ring, Kiss Seals Vows

Rita Hayworth. . , she w.

Dashing Prince,

millionaires and peasants packed

as late for herwedding. Ex-Dancing Girl United by Communist Mayor

By ROBERT MUSEL, United Press Staff Correspondent

VALLAURIS, France, ‘May 27—Rita Hayworth was late and Prince Aly Khan fumbled the ring at their marriage today before

into Vallauris Town Hall.

The one-time dancing girl from Brooklyn and the millionaire prince said “oui” to a Communist mayor and slipped gold rings on each other’s fingers in a five-minute ceremony that climaxed a two-

‘hemisphere romance. Nearby, beaming on the newly« weds, stood the Aga Khan, Prince A and one a the en in the Also were th the Aga's 's besutital ; Prince Aly's ce Sadri han, and Prince Aly's two sons y his former marriage, the Princes Kharim and Amyo. Rebecca Welles, ‘Rita's 4-year-old daughter by her marriage to Orson Welles, did not attend. Rita said she was too young. Gown Cost $1000 The -actress bride was radiant in an {ice-blue, nearly ankle-length afternoon gown that its designer, Jacques Fath, said cost about $1000. She arrived eight minutes late in a gray Cadillac convertible behind a police’ escort of a jeep and two motorcycles. Prince Aly, who one day will succeed his father as spiritual ruler of 12 million Ismaell Moslems, had been waiting with increasing nervousness for 10 minutes. The ceremony began immediately. For a breathless instant, Prince Aly's fingers trembled as he tried to slip a slim gold band on Rita's finger. But he recovered quickly and the double ring ceremony proceeded without another flaw. “, + « We pronounce, in the name of the law, that you are united in marriage,” Communist Mayor Paul Derigon, a railway worker by trade, sald. Then Rita and Prince Aly locked lips in the first kiss of ‘their married life. It was a scene that would have done credit to Hollywood. Forty-odd guests of the couple rushed forward to claim the tra.ditional kiss from the bride. Shout Best Wishes The townsfolk whom Mayor Derigon had invited to .witness the wedding shouted their best wishes to the happy couple in a babble of French. Mayor Derigon himself, who thinks the prince a fine fellow for all his millions, wished the bride and|t, bridegroom “the happiness that you desire.” Then, in a swirl of dust, the prince and his new princess sped off in their gray convertible to Prince Aly’s sumptuous Chateau De L'horizon overlooking the Mediterranean for a champaign reception that promised to mave Riviera history. (In Vatican City, a high vatican source said Catholic Rita's to a Moslem prince is “{Ilicit” in the eyes of the Roman Catholic Church and any children she may bear him will be “conceived in sin” as far as the Holy See is concerned. Rita had not

asked the church for permission

to marry Prince Aly. But a high

Here's Rita's Dress

PARIS, May 27 (UP)—Here is Jacques Fath's detailed description of the afternoon dress he designed for Rita Hayworth to wear at her wedding to Prince Aly Khan today: Color—Very pale sky blue, Material—8ilk crepe. Decor—Pointed, stitched collar. : Neckline —A "yg, Walst—Pinched, Skirt—A sunburst, swishing and pleated. Accessories—Black silk oibows ( wide-brimmed

‘Ritaly’ Cocktail

CANNES, May 27 (UP) i —A'" new. cocktail called TRitalvS was introduced at e ding reception of Prince Aly Kahn and his new princess, Rita Hayworth today: Its nents included one-half Carpano vermouth and one-half Scotch whisky with a dash of yellow charteuse.

Mohammedan ~ource in Karachi, Pakistan, said the marriage ‘is both permissible and correct under Moslem law.) A Gay Reception At the chateau, men in oriental gold turbans and women in filmy saris mingled with men in striped morning trousers and frock coats and women in afternoon dresses Prince Aly, like his father, favored the morning trousers and frock coat. Eighty-five invited guests strolled through the chateau and its landscaped gardens sipping champagne and listening to soft music. . Hundréds of gallons of toilet water had been dumped into the swimming pool to provide an aromatic setting for the reception. Soon after their arrival, the Prince and Princess Aly Khan invited the press into their living room. Prince Aly quickly spiked hopes of photographers for a repeat performance of the wedding kiss. Bars ‘Love Scene’ “I'm sorry,” he told them, “but I cannot give you a love scene.” Rita, nervous as a starlet before the camera for the first time, twisted a little lace handkerchief into white spirals. “When will the Mohammedan (wedding) ceremony take place?” someone else asked. “In a ‘few days,” replied Rita, vaguely. Other sources said it might take place tomorrow. Plans Return to U. 8. Rita said she expects to return Hollywood late in the year, but i Rew d will not make a film until the end of the year. “No story has been selected yet,” she said, Prince Aly broke in: “Darling, they want to film you walking around the pool, but don’t fall in.” | Rita walked around the pool {while the cameras ground. In the

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Aly Khan... he fumbled the ring.

Trucks Roll Unmolested in Laundry Strike

Pickets Peaceful As Police Patrol Trouble Spots

Peaceful pickets milled about the entrances of the city’s lead-

‘|ing laundries today but delivery

trucks rolled in and out unmolested, ibaded with clean holiday shirts and linen. Both uniformed police and plain. clothes men patroled potential trouble spots and squad cars made the laundry circuit at regular intervals. AFL spokesmen said all the laundries and dry cleaning establishments were operating although a few were “cramped for help.» By Monday, they said, there will be plenty of help.

Romer Visits Line Joseph Romer, state director of the Joint Board of the Retail, Wholesale, Department Store Union—CI0, visited the picket line at the Progress Laundry, 428 E. Market St, where trouble broke out yesterday, resulting in three arrests. He said he would keep his workers out until they “get the ballot box.” AFL officers were arriving in town to see that the laundry owners get help and protection. , Mayor Al Feeney this morning said he was not interested in the dispute other than to keep order. Impartial followers of the dispute pointed out that the firing of the pickets when they returned to work yesterday morning would keep them from voting in. a supervised election, an advantage for the AFL:

Cases Continued The four women arrested yesterday in picket line disturbances were given continuances to June 7 in Judge Joseph Howard's court today. J They gave their names as Mrs. Mattie Corley, 510 N. Fulton St.; Mrs. Marzell May, 1116 N. Capitol Ave.; Mrs, Evelyn Parrish, 2835 N. Rural 8t., and Beulah Adamson, 311 Spring St. Mr. Romer said he would not ask help other than from the CIO Council in Marion County. James Robb, director of the Steel Workers of America-CIO, said undoubtedly his union would consider a request for help, but none has been made.

How Trouble Started

The trouble started late in March when the Cleaners and Launderers Club, made up of proprietors, signed a seven-year agreement with three AFL unfons, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Laundry Workers’ International Union and the International Association of Cleaning and Dye House Workers. The agreement was signed by employers without an employee election. The CIO has protested to the NLRB which is moving toward a formal public hearing in about {two weeks. M

Laundry Issue Garbled—Tobin

Dan Tobin, picturesque president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, today charged that the whole issue in the unionization of Indianapolis laundries has been misrepresented to the publie. He called a press conference this afternoon to wash out the misunderstandings which he said had crept into the laundry labor picture. He said the employees, especially in the Teamsters Union, had voted for the agreement, and that they represented a majority of the workers in the laundries. Every member of the employers is afraid of Communists, he said. He added: “And the employers are happy to have no stoppage of work in the conditions (of the contract).” “As it stands, the employees under our contract cannot strike,” Mr. Tobin said. “They must arbitrate. But they can open up their contracts once each year to discuss wages and working conditions.” He asserted that the laundries and dry cleaners were not well

Averts Crash, Then

Smashes Scooter

Eleven-year-old George Summers, 421 W. 12th 8t, had a narrow brush with an automobile when he rode his “skate-scooter” into the street near his home yesterday. The boy emerged uninjured but his scooter was a traffic casualty. The unidentified driver whose| car almost struck the boy slammed on. the brakes and jumped out of the car. When he found the boy was not injured he shouted excitedly: “Well, maybe this'll be a lesson to you.” With that he grabbed

and tossed it on a dump nearby. Then he got back into his car and drove away.

Moves to Close Brazil Clay Plant

Hutson Acts on

Silicosis Charges

Thomas Hutson, state labor commissioner, moved today to close down a Brazil clay manufacturing plant after several workers were found to have developed silicosis. . The Advance Industrial Supply Co. Brazil, was ordered to install dust-control equipment within 90 days or face a shutdown. The plant produces roofing material from burned clay, The action followed a public hearing by Mr. Hutson Tuesday in the Clay County. courthouse. He said State Board of Health inspectors found that several employees have developed the first stage of the disease which attacks the lungs, The labor division will inspect the plant at 10-day intervals to determine whether the plant is making an “honest effort” to remove the dust hazard. A closing order will be issued if the measures are not taken, Mr. Hut. son said.

‘William A. Schneider Dies in Memphis MEMPHIS, Tenn, May" 27 (UP)—Willlam A. Schneider, father of Charles H. Schneider, promotion manager of ScrippsHoward newspapers, died here yesterday in his 78th year. Mr, Schneider, a retired grocer, was a native of Miller, Miss. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Schwam Schneider, three sons; and three daughters, Marjorie, Mrs, F. L. James and Mrs. Hardy Green, of Memphis, Funeral services were to be held here today.

Probe $3000

Theft From Clerk's Office |

Bills Disappear From Desk; Police Investigating Case

Theft of $3000 in bills from a desk in the Marion County Clerk’s

loffice was being investigated to{up the scooter, broke it in pieces|

day by police. : Discovery of the theft was mage

the office cashier, when he ar. rived for work. The loss was not, made public until today. Although County Clerk Jack] Tilson was not immediately available for comment, an employee of the office said that the money, representing cash receipts of routine office business, was cove ered by insurance. Secret Until Today The disappearance of the money remained a carefully guarded secret until today at the request of detectives investigating the case, Meanwhile, it was learned persons were taken to police head-

tests, One of the office personnel said the money had been “inadvertently” left in the cashier's drawer er at the close of Saturday's business,

Oldsmobile Officials

To Arrive for Race Officials of the Oldsmobile Division of the General Motors Corp. will begin arriving Sunday to see the Puturamic Oldsmobile Series “88" lead the pace-making lap of the 500-Mile Race, J. F. Wolfram, chief engineer, will bring a party of engineers, including L. A. Kintight, experi. mgntal division, Mr. Wolfram will ride in the pacemsking car which will be driven by Wilbur Shaw, president .of the Speedway Corp. Other Olds officials who will be here will include D. E. Ralston, general sales manager, and Clarence Hatch, executive vice president of the B. P. Brother Co,, Olds advertising ag agency,

Special Trains fo Bring 1000 to Speedway

Approximately 1000 Chicago and Detroit persons will come to the Memorial Day ' Speedway race aboard New York Central special trains, the railroad announced today. Twelve extra sleeping cars on trains to Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago and New York may be

Hunt Drowning Victim PLAINFIELD, N. H,, May 27] (UP)~—Dragging oflerations were resumed today for 19-year-old Yale freshman George Luthy of Peoria, Ill, who is believed to| have drowned in the Connecticut! River during a canoeing accident] yesterday, i

pressed into service to handle heavy traffic after the race, rail-| road officials said. Harvey 8. Firestone, president of Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.,| Akron, 0, and his party will arrive by special train, while AcmeEvans Co. will bring a group from Atlanta, Ga.

Mrs. Reynolds Tells Lawyer She Doesn't Want Retrial

Prefers fo Serve

2-21 Sentence

By PHILIP ¥. CLIFFORD Jr. Blond, frail Mrs, Gertrude Reynolds today said she preferred to “serve my time” in the Indiana Women's prison, rather than go through another trial for the slaying of her husband. Her decision was announced by her defense attorney, Lawrence A. Shaw, who said he received the note from her today as he prepared to file a motion for a new trial. Three Paragraph Note The three paragraph note,

organized here but at the time! of thé signing of the contract, a majority of workers (in the! Teamsters) were represented. “I don’t know why the Team-|

|affair,” he said. “There are twice! as many inside workers.” He said he wanted to get the facts straight once and for all, and put an end to what he called unnecessary confusion.

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penned in her own hand, read as follows: “I do not wish a new trial. If I {thought I could better myself by another trial 1 would, but I don’t think: so. “I would probably get the same sentence, or maybe worse, “I can't afford another one anyway, so I think it would be better for everyone concerned if I just served my time and get done with it. s “Very sincerely, Mrs. Gertrude Reynolds.” The 38-year-old RCA Victor factory worker was cohvicted in the slaying of her husband, Richard, 42, in their home at 229 8, Dearborn 8t., Oct. 28, climaxing a series of bitter quarrels. Convicted of Manslaughter The jury refused to convict her on the first degree murder count with which she was charged, finding her guilty instead on a reduced charge of mantlaughter. She began her 2-to-21 year sentence Apr. 29. Her defense attorney today said| that “as a lawyer I am compelled to abide by my client's wishes.” In a prepared statement, however, he reiterated chatges made fol{lowing her conviction that the jury of six § Den and sig women |convicted her nN

Mrs. Gertrude Reynolds . . , She prefers prison to another tria

rather than for the shooting of her husband. Cites Moral Issue “After careful investigation and several interviews with the Reynolds jury, I had been conviced that the jurors erred in their judgment and that the ultimate finding was based on a moral issue rather than upon the evidence,” Mr. Shaw said. The jury, he said “didn’t believe she shot her husband” but penalized her on the moral issues. The state presented testimony concerning Mrs, Reynolds’ friendship with other men, “I firmly believe that Gertrude | Reynolds paid a penalty for her moral indiscretion only and I am inclined to belleve that one of these days someone may be per|suaded to file a petition in her

behalf in an attempt to obtain].

her freedom,” Mr, Bhaw added. “As a lawyer, however, 1 must

Monday morning by John George,

quarters to undergo lie detector

Who ad his? That's what dianapolis residents were askin Kentucky and Belmont Aves.

Author Is Anonymous

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care to make his comments conspicuous.

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Loses Out on

The 13-year-old eightheigrades

There were 49 entries in the ™ match and more than half a hundred reporters covering it. A press-table quiz showed that nearly all the reporters were surprised when Emilie missed with the double n. They all had been using it for years, they said. (EDITOR'S NOTE: Their copy desks have been changing it to one “n.”) §

But

gan to doubt the judges. a peek Into the big dictionary, which was unveiléd at the open-| ing of the bee, proved that Mr, Webster said one “n.” Somewhat Disconsolate Being the sixth one out in the match made Emilie somewhat! |disconsolate, particularly since! {she had moved to twelfth place in the same contest here two! years ago. Her chaperone, Mrs! Norma Koster, showed her the way she had spelled the same word and Emilie felt better about missing it. Both stayed for the finish of| the bee, which is sponsored an-| nually by Scripps-Howard and other newspapers from coast to coast. Joseph Leonard Hall, 13, who lives on a farm at Derby, Ind., was the Evansville Press| entty. Frank Aston, Scripps-Howard News, presided | in the absence of Charles] Schneider, Scripps-Howard pro-| motion manager, and who was called home by the death of ad father. { Asks for Definition Prof. Benson B. Alleman of American University was the pronouncer and sometimes the) kids helped him both to pro-| nounce and define the words, Emilie asked if inoculate meant! “against disease” and that of] course was the proper definition! It just happened to be one of the words she hadn't looked up in her! studying yesterday. Judges of the contest were Mra, | Wilford L. White, former mem-' ber of the Harvard School of Business Administration; William Harold Martin of the Federal Security Agency, and Belmont Far-|

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Local Spelling Champion

Word Has Many of Reporters Fooled, Too;

Emilie’s Downfall Occurs in Second Round WASHINGTON, ay 27--"Doing what comes naturally” spelling inoculate with two n’s-—put the Indianapolis spelling

pion, Emilie Gray, out in the second round of the National Spelling Bee at the National Press Club here this morning.

The press table debate waxed) gen go hot that the reporters be-

editor of the |

‘Inoculate’

4 More Racers Qualify; Hansen Spins 3 Times

McDowell

Sheffler Place Cars in Race

VanAcker, Hanks Also Make Run; Others Set to Go

BULLETIN Charles VanAcker of South Bend today became the 30th driver to qualify for the 500« Mile Race with a 126.524 miles per-hour speed for the 10 miles,

Sam Hanks became the Sist to qualify at a sped of 127.800.

By LOUIS ARMSTRONG Johnny McDowell and Bill Sheffler, two West Coast

drivers, boosted the 500-Mile Race starting field to 29 ‘to

{day when they passed their

10-mile qualification test. Their speed runs followed & spectacular spin by Mel Hansen in the big Bowes Seal Fast Special. Hansen of Bloomington, Cal, spun three times going into the southwest turn, The rears end gears of the eight-cylinder race car locked as Hansen neared the turn on a practice lap. The sudden loss of rear-wheel trace tion threw the black and Wun: speedwagon into a right spin. * The gears unlocked after two

second one to Jose in the second rolind. Four went down int the first.

Johnny McDowell

spins and Hansen steered the race car down onto the grass. McDowell ified the lddings Special at 126.139 miles per hour mes Washington Bureau (Continued on Page 22, Column 8); Fe ‘chamToday’ s from St. Patrick's School was the Qualifiers * BILL SHEFFLER © BULLETIN Shefler Off Spoeial WASHINGTON, May 27 [fap { at ha (UP)—Kim Calvia, » husky 18- | 1 .,..., ta 126.476 year-old boy from Canton, O., 2 ivesnensens 1:00.88 129.162 won the 22d national spelling | g ,,.....,,. 1:00.85 120.776 bes championship today, § seciiensers 10092 128.719 ly of the National Education As Totals .... 4:40.11 128.521 sociation, Emilie won a $40 prize. Top JOHNNY NeDOWELL prize is a trip to New York and Lap Time MPH he < : : First down today was Joan| j tint JGULL laees (Continued on n Page 8 ~Col, 8) 3 sresnsecace bi 135488 Quints, 15, Tomorrow, | Totals .... 44540 126.139 Have No Boy Friends CHARLES VANACKER CALLENDER, Ont. May 27/ (ReQmer Spteia)) ne (UP) — The Dionne quintuplets | ap Rep 125.663 (faced their 15th birthday tomor-| 2 Saas ITN 1:10.91 126.921 row without a boy friend, but| § °********** 11.04 126.689 {the Sister Superior at their 4 aiSasatness Jin 126.833 school sald today “nature will] hd dagiod i Alig work that out.” Totals .... 4:4 Mr. and Mrs, Olivia Dionne,| ~~ 53 -1385% |their parents, were still perplexed SAM HANKS [today about their personal birth-| (Love Maciiine & Tool Special) |day gift to their famous daugh-| | Lap me MPH {ters, Annette, Cecile, Emille,| 1 sseeseeesss 1:1047 121.714 {Marie and Yvonne. The girls,| 2 sesersessss 1110.74 121396 who were born May 28, 1934, have| 3 +eeveevsses 1:00.82 128.903 received about every gift imagin-| # ¢eeveeesees 1:10.64 127.407 able from admirers in’ all parts ho ——— ot the world, | Totals “ras 4:41.87 127.800