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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1949

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Mommy Be Back Tomorrow?’

a strange home. Mrs. Beller (inset) has been missing since Friday.

Admirals Rap Aomic Bombing

Ask Halt in Cutting Of U. S. Naval Power

By CHARLES CORDDRY Seripps-Howard Aviation Editor WASHINGTON, Oct. 12—Two fleet: admirals—Ernest J. King and William F. Halsey—today denounced the atomic bombing theory of warfare, and asked Conto strip Defense Secretary Louis Johnson of power to weaken the nation’s naval power. Both five-star veterans of World War II attacked what they called the Air Force's “mistaken, overplayed” theories of intercontinental bombing. Both said that in any war this country must hurl its striking power not at cities ut at enemy military forces. { Adm. King, wartime chief of naval operations, told the House, Armed Services Committee that| “we have been over-emphasizing the atomic bomb and the bomber that was planned to deliver it.” Will Need Same Forces The next war, “if we really expect to win it,” will be fought much like the last — with vast armies. and navies and the “important services” of long-range bombers, he said in a statement. Adm. King said the notion that the Air Force's B-36-atom bomb combination frightens Russia is “wishful thinking.” He did not appear in person. But Adm. Halsey, who as third fleet commander in the Pacific war guided history’s greatest concentration of naval forces, did. The hard-jawed tough little man known as “Bull” rapped at “city bombing” .as capable of accomplishing nothing but unification of enemy peoples in ¥fiery patriotism”—as the assault on Pearl Harbor did Americans.

Stops Only Bullets Adm, Halsey said the Air Force's high-flying, long-range

B-36 could stop nothing but enemy bullets, Like other Navy witnesses, he declared it is too vulnerable to enemy fighter planes to be a useful weapon. Adm. King's statement said there has been a trend toward “monopoly” in the nation’s defense plans—an exaggeration of strategic bombing “at the expense of our national safety.”

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‘There You Are, Shay,’ Says President On Handing Hoosier Scroll of Office

By DAN KIDNEY, Times Staff Writer

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12—“There you are, Shay.” That was the informal manner in which President Truman today presented Sherman Minton of Indiana the scroll which makes him an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States for life. Somehow the homely words of the man in the White

House, who likes to be called Senators Attend Minton Cere“Harry,” fitted the occasion| mony . .. Page 3.

with Mrs. Truman, who also had

The ceremony took place in the attended the ceremony.

“Will Mommy be back fomotrow?" Tominy and Linda 2elor ask as they drift off to doop in Children Await Answer : re . y With Wide, Frightened Eyes that Constitution and fromr the

Distressed Father Searches for Clue To Wife Who Disappeared Friday

By DONNA MIKELS

“WHERE'S mommy?”

That's the question his tiny son and daughter keep asking Avery Beller, 648 Russell St. And the worried father wishes

he could answer them.

His wife, attractive, dark-haired Lorrene Beller, disappeared

from their home last Friday, leaving a note which he described

as “despondent” behind her. He waited five days for her to return and then appealed to the sheriff’s office for aid in searching for her. The distressed husband told Special Investigator Elmer Graves that his wife is an ¢x- | pectant mother and that she | ill health. He | said it was unlike her to go | away and leave their 3-year- | old son, Thomas, and 6;year- | old Linda Diane. The last trace the father could find of the 27-year-old woman was a neighbor who saw her walking toward Raymond St. and White River bridge. : : “I'm worried about her o safety,” the father told the deputy, “and I don’t know what to do about the children—they cry for her all the time.” » #” #” THE FATHER, employed at the Indianapolis Union Railroad, temporarily placed the children in the home of a friend while he works nights. Torn from their home and mother, the tots are bewildered and unhappy, he said. Every night as he leayes them they

ask: “will Mommy be back tomorrow?” The father said his wife was expecting another baby in four months. Investigator Graves said he will patrol gravel pit areas and White River where the husband feared his wife might have gone. He asked persons who might have seen Mrs. Beller after she left her home to call sheriff’s office. The missing woman was described as five feet three inches tall, weighing 111 pounds. She has long black hair, brown eyes and walks with a slight limp. When last seen she was wearing a dark gray suit with a white sweater, low-heeled black shoes, a six-strand pearl necklace and was carrying a black purse.

Hopes Anti-Falsie Drive Will Be a Bust

CHICAGO, Oct. 12 (UP)—A foundation garment firm official said today he hopes the campaign of the Holl Falsies League) will be a bust. Walter H. Lowy, speaking for the big firm, protested against the campaign of the group and its movie actress head, Peggy Dow, to get girls banned from films if they wear falsies. He indicated that part of the

put up a good front.

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Rose Garden with the President

roses were there by the hundreds and the|

ness of an Indiana picnic. There was solemnity, too, however, and Justice Minton was entirely solemn as he repeated the oath after Chief Justice Fred Vinson. The words of that oath are meaningful and the former

Circuit Court of Appeals in Chi-| cago, said them seriously.

Justice's Jaw Set

ly swear to administer justice, without respect to persons, with equal rights for the poor and rich, to faithfully discharge and perform all the duties involved upon me as an Associate Justice

United States to the best of my

ing to the Constitution and laws of the United States...” He would “protect and defend”

set of his jaw when saying this 1 closing part of the oath Justice Minton gave all present the feeling of certainty on that point. Only the Chief Justice appeared in his black robes. Other members of the court were there and couldn’t be distinguished in their summer suits from the Cabinet, Senators, Representatives, de-

Dailey Reverses

Showboat Stand

Will Issue Affidavits

day reversed his previous stand]

Side dine and dance spot.

AFL (Antlitnig affidavit and called McGill as

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For Sheriff's Arrests |

partment heads or the visitors from Indiana. President Truman appeared promptly at 9:30 a. m. (Indianapolis Time) and the jam-packed crowd of Minton well-wishers, men and women, applauded loudly. With him was the new Justice| 2-1 the business of oath-taking| {got under way at once. i ‘There You Are, Shay’ | Dressed in a light tan summer]

Prosecutor George Dailey to-|gyit and wearing a checkered bow!

and said he will issue affidavits for arrests made by Sheriff Cunningham at the Showboat, North

His announcement came after a conference with Sheriff Cunningham this morning and climaxed a heated five-day feud between the law enforcement officials. The Prosecutor said “new evidence” not previously presented had caused him to change his mind and issue affidavits. He said ‘the conference itself

torial in The Times yesterday.”

why citizens should put up with a “private war” between the two law enforcement officers. However, political observers said pressure put on the sheriff and prosecutor to mend the widening rift in the Democratic Party caused Prosecutor Dailey to reverse. his stand. This “harmony” theory was supported by presence of Dewey Myers at the conference, said to be an ambassador from party boss Frank McKinney. The first three affidavits issued after Prosecutor Dailey’s announcement were for the arrest of Jack Ensley, 62d St. and Keystone Ave., operator of the Showboat; Harold Vance, 2874 Stewart St., and Harold Martin, 2043 N. Delaware St. They were charged with keeping a gaming house, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. It was the arrests of these three men in the Showboat last Friday that set off the feud. The fourth affidavit charged James McGill, 2214 N. Dearborn St., with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. McGill was arrested in the Saturday night raids and was struck by a deputy who said he resisted arrest. Prosecutor Dailey refused

a “star” witness yesterday to tell

the grand jury of the sheriff's “Gestapo” methods.

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most, pleasant duty of my political career. tice Minton his certificate of office as a member of the greatest court in the world.”

tice Minton he smiled broadly and added:

came about because of “an edi-|& blue summer suit with a striped four-in-hand tie.

The editorial said it did not see tificate unsmilingly and then pre-

“I am about to perform the

That is to hand Mr. Jus-

Handing the document to Jus-

“There you are, Shay.” Justice Minton was dressed in

He took the cer-

sented Mrs. Minton. She was in a dark-blue suit and wore a modest orchid. She smiled shyly. The Chief Justice then asked if he were ready to take the oath. Justice Minton replied: “yl am.” When the swearing in was over and the last picture taken, Justice Minton retired to the White House Cabinet room and stood for an hour shaking hands with the visitors. Mrs. Minton retired

Ave.

The entire White House staff and participants on the portico. It| turned out to greet the new juswas het as mid-summer. Some tic, who stood leaning on the cane blooming and the|he still carries as a result of his hedge was green. Hoosiers were recent leg fracture. That done, the cavalcade prowhole affair took on the friendli-| ceeded to the Supreme Court on the Capitol end of Pennsylvania There the Minton family, two sons with their wives, a daughter and husband and three grandchildren and two brothers from Texas and a brother of Mrs.] (Minton had a reserved box to Senator from Indiana, who came watch the new Justice mount the to the high court from the U. S.|pench for the first time. He went right to work, donning {his brand-new robe and taking {the customary end seat which “I, Sherman Minton, do solemn- new Justices assume. . Given Desk Set When the “Hear Ye, Hear Ye"|

of the opening of the court came and the robed justices filed to their seats on the high bench,

of the Supreme Court of the One appeared more dignified

nor forceful—than the gentleman

_{ from Indiana. ability. dnd understanding accord Associate Justice Black, who

was at the morning ceremony, predicted that the new judge, who was. a cloge friend of bo President and himself were Senators, will add decisions of distinction to the history of the

court.

Indianapolis Attorney Kurt F. Pantzer presented the new justice with an elaborate desk set, immediately after the ceremony, on behalf of the Indiana Bar Association. He also predicted great accomplishments for the first member of the court to be appointed

from the state.

This afternoon the Mintons will be guests at a reception for all the visitors and Washington wellwishers at the Willard Hotel,

Check Electric Cords for Defects

Fire Chief McKinney says:

the misuse of

Chief McKinney other wiring and repair defects NOW. Adequate outlets and 15ampere fuses will save your home from fire.

thy Thompson,

Sinclair Lewis,

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Chief Justice Vinson of White

closed illness.

electricity that causes fire. Lamp cords should not be placed under

tie, the President paused before modern conveniences safely. It's the microphone, with the sheepskin of office held in his hands, and said:

rugs,

nails or metal hangers or on metal pipes.

pliances on one circuit and lack of proper fuses “tause many disastrous fires. Check your electric cords

Too

Dorothy Thompson Ili BOSTON, Oct. 12 (UP)—Doro55, newspaper columnist and former wife of

was

“fairly comfortable” today at a Boston hospital where she is undergoing treatment for an undis-

th the n all

hung on

many ap-

and

reported

Travelers Find Haven .

Mrs. Hope Brown and her son, Johnny , , . Long-distance

hitchhikers.

t Lilly Plant Injures Two, Routs 200

Minton Takes Oath As First U. S. Justice Named From Indiana

Workers Flee To Sidewalk: Return Later

Blast Is Traced To Rotary Drier And Alcohol Cleaner An explosion rocked the

Eli Lilly drug plant at Delaware and McCarty Sts. this morning, injuring two men and sending more than 200 workers, mostly women, fleeing into the street.

The injured men—Curtiss Barr,

27, of 3210 N. Olney St. and William Lyles, 32, of 1040 W, 48th St.—were treated for burns on the face and hands at the plant’s industrial medicine depart ment. Company officials said the blast was in the five-story fireproof building basement, They traced the explosion to a rotary drier used in drying crude drugs but were unable to explain the cause, 3 The explosion occurred at 9:18 a. m, and set off the plant’s automatic sprinkler system.

Little Confusion

Police and fire officials said the men and women were evacu-

ated with little confusion. The employees waited on the sidewalks for 15 minutes before returning to work. Company officials were unable to determine the full extent of the damage but said the loss consisted

Hitchhiking Mother and Sonny, i, i er

Get Help as Luck Runs Out

The two injured men were:

Police Find Shelter Here for Girl Aerialist ~ ‘Who Fled Circus in Canada With Baby Boy

A BLOND, BLUE-EYED circus performer and her infant

and water damage to the base. ment caused by the sprinkler sys

cleaning the drug drier with alco hol when the blast occurred, coms pany officials said. Firemen and company wofkers

son, down on their luck, were interrupted by police early today|said that the explosion may have

as they hitchhiked through Indianapolis on their

Canada to Louisiana.

Mrs. Hope Tyronza Brown, 21, said she and her son, Johnny, 1314 years old, had left Dailey Brothers Circus in Brockville, Ont.,

Canada, almost a month ago and were determined to make

way from

been caused by a spark from the drier’'s motor igniting the alcohol used as a cleaner.

somehow, to her brother's home motorist would give her a lift.

RS. BROWN said her first Threatens Farms

in Leesville, La. ‘When discovered standing in a misty rain at 16th and Harding Sts. about 4:30 a. m. today, Mrs. Brown had 95 cents, a small suit-

case, a box of clothing and a her

stroller for her child. Along with her material possessions, she had a full share of

for anything. 4 o » - THE YOUNG mother wore a black sweater, blues jeans and a brown jacket as she held Johnny in her arms and told her story to Lt. Forrest Higgs, head of the Indianapolis Juvenile Aid Division. She said she left the circus, where she did acrobatic and aerial work, after a dispute with the manager. Her parents, also with the circus, didn’t know she was leaving. Her husband had deserted her on Christmas Eve, 1947, in San Antonio, Tex. “I've been traveling ever since I was born,” she said. “I had $21 when I started out from Brockville and I worked a few days here and there. I guess I'll make it all right.” Mrs. Brown said she had come through Niagara Falls, Cleveland and Chicago, and was ‘just passing through” JMdianapolis when police in a squad car wondered what she was doing at the intersection at that time in the morn-

ing. . | Most of her rides were in

n and President Truman look on as Justice Minton (left) in kwon House. - no inl 1h ie 4

‘elephoto.

and middle names had been taken from Hope, Ark., and Tyronza, middle

it, | trucks, she said. Occasionally a Swollen Wabash

Hoosier farmers along the

Wabash faced minor

Ark., where the show with which|floods today as a result of heavy

parents were

the day after. Her father is a

rn in by

“I've been {since I was two years old,” Mrs. Brown told Lt. Higgs.

nine.”

Extortion Charge Denied by Model

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 (UP)— Shapely Tonie Hughes, 29-year-old model, refused today to waive extradition to California to. face a charge that she was a member of a rink seeking to shake down wealthy movie stars and playboys. Miss Hughes, former film bit player. named in an indictment returned yesterday by Holly‘wood’s vice investigating grand jury, was picked up in a New York night club early today on a fugitive warrant. She was placed under $5000 bond at her arraignment in felony court this morning and her case was adjourned until Oct. 19 at the request of her lawyer. Miss Hughes denied the California charges that she attempted to extort $3000 from Ben M. Kleckner, director of a Hollywood talent school. Miss Hughes and another unidentified model were named in the second group of indictments returned by the Hollywood grand jury which has been investigating reports of sex parties in which movie stars were said to have paid to watch other customers cavort in the nude with girls. ————————— ———

Steel Strikers Picket With Cabin Cruisers

DETROIT, Oct. 12 (UP)—The CIO, United Steéelworkers today ringed the strikebound: plant of Great Lakes Steel Corp. with pickets “by land and sea.” A fleet of cabin cruisers and speedboats, one of them owned by River Rouge Mayor M. War-

ing or bringing in those remaining in the

TRUMAN TO MEET PRESS President

doing acrobatics|recede rapidly,

“And I've| Hoosier been on my own ever since I was/inches of rain for the period. Other localities with heavy rain Lt. Higgs said she and her son|included Montezuma, 2.90; Lafae would be sheltered in Theodora|yette, 2.62; Peru, 2.78; Covington,

ren Duncan, patroled the Detroit|" River. A union spokesman said the move was designed to prevent 1800 office workers from enter-

supplies to plant.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 32 (UP)— a

performing|rains, the weather bureau said, played on the day of her birth and

Paul A. Miller, bureau chief, reported heavy rains in portions

“producing|of Indiana for a 24-hour period | intestinatfortitude. She was will- clown” and her mother handles ending this morning would cause ing to be brought to Juvenile Aid the pony act in the ring, she said.| overflow of lowlands and the loss ° for a rest and some assistance, Her husband, John Brown, was a Electricity operates our most but she wasn't asking anybody. trick rider and Indian dancer.

of some corn.

High water gwas expected to e said. Kokomo ‘was the hardest hit community with 3.08

Home until an answer is received|2.40; Marion, 2.45; Ft. Wayne, to the wire sent off today to her{2.40; Terre Haute, 2.30, and mother and father. Bluffton, 2.37.

U. S. Rubber Tieup Still Unbroken

The strike of 1000 workers at the inner tube plant of the U. 8. Rubber Co. remained deadlocked today with the company spigots tight on the $65,000 a week pay= roll. Neither workers nor mane agement could see signs of settle ment. The strike began at 8:30 p. m. last Thursday when workers left the plant in a dispute over the reclassification of nine jobs on the nylon tube production line. Since workers are paid on Friday for the previous week’s work they wil] draw this week the “held back” pay for last week up to Thursday night which covers three or four days work, manage= ment said.

‘What Shall A Girl Do? . ..'

@® Aserious problem faces young girls of today ... as voiced by a teen-ager who has written to The Times’ MRS. MANNERS for advice,

® Her dilemma is of serious concern to EVERY teenager . , . to every parent: “What shall a girl do when she goes out with a boy? You have to sit there during the date and try to see what kind of a boy he really is + « « you don't know whether you should trust him or not. *¢ By the time a girl finds out = whether to trust him, the date is over and you have an evening of wo whether you will get home safe or not ..." : ® What advice would YOU give to a young girl on the = subject . . . to YOUR daughter? ¥ ©® MRS. MANNERS has an

answer for her . . . tomorrow. +++ + In The Times. :

news conference at 3 p. m.,

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