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[saurps —nowarpl| 61st YEAR—NUMBER 351
The Communist Peril in Indiana—
Reds Threaten Life of State Labor Chieftain
Hutson Told to ‘Lay Off’ If He Cares About Family
Second of a Series Copyright, 1951, By The Indianapolis Times By IRVING LEIBOWITZ So brazen have the Communists grown in Indiana that they have threatened the life and family of Gov: Schricker’s top labor chieftain, State Labor Commissioner Thomas Hutson. Mr. Hutson wanted no “help” from the Communists in drafting his labor program and he told them so. By telephone came this recent threat: “Lay off us if you want to think about the best interests of yourself and your family.” Labor troubles are the specialty of the Communists in Indiana. They know how to agitate and create unrest among workers. They have been doing it a long time. This boldness is not new to the “comrades” in Indiana.
In 1932, the Communists
dragged the American flag from| the staff of Gary City Hall and|
replaced it with the Red flag. The hammer and sickle waved in the breeze from Lake Michigan. The steel mills, oil refineries iron works of Lake County have always: appealed to the Communists. Government agents have reported the plants are marked
for sabotage in the event of war| leaders may be decided by the
with Russia. As late as 1949, the Communists staged a demonstration in the streets of Gary, urging Negroes to “take over” Marquette Park. This was called “Operation Beachhead.” The Communists imported hundreds of fellow travelers, “comrades” and pinkos from nearby Chicago and paraded around the city. From the secret files of the Indiana Communist Party, comes information that party leaders today are making extensive preparations to infiltrate into basic industries in Indiana “for an antiwar united front.”
FBI Has Files
These documents, from the personal files of George Sandy, state chairman of the Communist Party, are in the hands of the we BL. Here are the instructions and orders sent out to party members all over the state: “The working class of our country is now the decisive force in preventing an atom bomb war. “It is recognized that concentration on auto industry should
be a method of work and the
center of all our tasks. “Win over ihe workers in oth-|
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Iran Seizes Red Arms Store
TEHRAN, Iran, Feb. 26 (UP) —Iranian authorities said today ‘ they have seized a large quantity of arms and arrested Communist ringleaders of a plot to seize power in Iran.
Police said other accomplices
were being sought in the provinces. indicating that the “plot for political ends” has not been smashed completely. The Iranian government, however, seemed to be on the friendliest terms with Russia.
Two Former Australian
Warships Go
Communists Trying to Get Four Others, _,
U.S. Seeks to Block F
By CLYDE FARNSWORTH,
ts have TAIPEI, Formosa, Feb. 26 — The Chinese Communis acquired two former Australian warships and are trying to get four
more by similar devious third-par
Final Decision
Supreme Court
Convenes Today | WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (UP) —The fate of 11 Communist Supreme Court today, and the Communist Party got make an adverse ruling a “woridwide issue.” The court met after a six weeks recess in which the justices studied and wrote opinions, possibly inciuding a decision on the appeal of the Communist leaders from their conviction of conspiracy to teach and advocate violent overthrow of\the government. A Communist party spokesman indicated that if the convictions are upheld, the nationwide mass meetings, demonstrations and international protests will follow. ‘Big Public Issue’ “An adverse ruling would mean a big public issue, bigger than even the Sacco-Vanzetti, Tom Mooney, and Scottsboro Cases,” the spokesman said. The 11 Communist leaders were convicted in New York in October, 1949, of violating the Smith Act by conspiring to teach and advocate the government's overthrow. Their appeal presents a constitutional test of the Smith Act. If the court upholds -the convictions, the Red leaders can be expected to be committed to jail {within a month.
tors To ‘ » Yeggs ‘Fed Up The best way to keep a safe safe is to keep it unlocked, say officials of the Olds Soap and Chemical Co., 521 W. McCarty St. And they ought to know, It cost them nearly $500 to get a vault repaired seven years ago when yeggs blew it for the few dollars kept inside. Last week the cracksmen hit again. Fnding it open they lifed $20. The word got out: “a soft touch.” They hit again last night. The safe again was open, but contained no dough. Just for spite, the crooks slammed the door and locked it.
to Red China
uture Deliveries Scripps-Howard Staff Writer
ty procurement.
» n » 1 Reds May Hear king went to Mr. Perry’s home
set 10/7.55¢ Owens had taken a stand
The British-made corvetes or frigates — about ‘as big as an
ludge Likens Tipton Police To ‘Gestapo’
Fines Sergeant Following Beating; Attacks Gambling
Times State Service TIPTON, Feb. 26—Charges of tactics bordering on Gestapo methods were hurled at police here today by Circuit Court Judge Cleon Wade Mount. The statement was made as the judge fined Tipton Police Sgt. Robert Enneking $25 and costs for assault and battery. At the same time, Judge Mount made remarks about “wide open”
looked” by police. unless conditions improved, he
to investigate. Charged Beating The fine today came as a result of an argument Jan. 20, when police arrested a friend of Allen
William Bassey and Sgt. Enne-
and Sgt. Enneking beat him up. Mr. Perry filed charges against
gambling in Tipton being “overHe said that|@
would call a grand jury session):
Perry. Mr. Perry made some re-|# marks to the police at the time.|}§ After the incident, Police Chief|#
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1951
Entered as Second-Class Matter at Postoffice
Indianapolis, Indiana, Issued Dally,
50 Lobbyists Tossed
Sgt. Enneking that day. The case| iH
was brought to trial Feb. 14.
“I'm too angry to even discuss’ the case,” Judge Mount said that)
day. He continued the case until today. Wouldn’t Happen Again Sgt. Funeking told the court that he realized that he was out of order and said that the incident would not be repeated.
Times Photos by Henry E. Glesing Jr.
Defense Attorney Horace C. Holms, Defend ant James Chalfin and Attorney T. Ernest Maholm (left to right), sit at defense table as case is called.
In regard to gambling, Sheriff
previously. “If the Tipton police don’t clean it out, I will,” he declared.
Court Fight Opens On Bell Rate Hike
Temporary Injunction Sought by Company ! Indiana Bell Telephone Co. to-| day took -the courtroom trail in search of a temporary rate increase. At a hearing in Marion County Circuit Court, the utility sought a temporary injunction to enable it to raise rates. Thomas D. Stevenson, utility attorney, opened the hearing before Judge Lloyd D. Claycombe by
tion pending before the Public Service Commissioner would apparently take “many months” to reach a final decision. | Cites 2 Delays
vious delays in rate hearings, one of nine months, the other of 22 months, in asking for temporary rate increases immediately. “Indiana Bell Telephone Co. needs an increase now,” Attorney Stevenson said. “Our rates are too low. It is| impossible to realize an adequate return. And there is no way to| recover revenues lost as a result of previous delay.” Application for a rate increase was made before PSC on Nov. 21.| No decision has been reached. | The utility filed for a temporary | injunction 10 days ago. | Breakdown of Figures { If granted, the injunction would allow them to raise the monthly rate for a single party residential telephone from $525 to $6. A four-party residential phone would | cost $3.90, compared to present bill of $3.50. The utility also is asking for a raise from $14.75 to $15.50 on one-party busihess telephones. The utility promises to refund all increases if PSC does not grant a higher rate.
Brownson ‘Hopeful’
saying that a rate increase peti-||
Mr. Stevenson cited two pre-|
J|dianapolis youth accused in the
| |State Hospital for the Criminally
tponed
Prosecutor Wins Plea for Delay
Defense Wants Dooley to Testify
By JOE ALLISON Times Staff Writer TIPTON, Feb. 26—Trial of
James Chalfin, 18-year-old In-
murder of Albert M. Thayer, was continued until Mar. 26 today on a prosecution motion. Meanwhile, Defense Attorney Ernest M. Maholm announced in open court he would file a motion soon to have Carrol Dooley, currently serving life in the Michigan
Insane in the same ‘slaying, brought to Tipton as a defénse witness. : The announcement exploded a bombshell in this old circuit court room. Dooley, considered the - leader in the plot te kill b the widely known Indianapolis attorney last June 10, was given life after he was charged with being a “homosexual psychopathic.” The continuance in the case was granted after Hancock County Circuit Judge Samuel J, Offutt sustained a defense motion to impound exhibits in the trial of Earl Michael Kelly, 17, convicted last week with a jury recommendation of life imprisonment. Harris W. Avery, court-ap-pointed defense attorney in the Kelly case filed the motion to
Tipton Circuit Judge Cleon Wade Mounts . , . grants delay.
‘Chopped Up’ Reds Routed, Out of Food, Short of Men
Allies Push Chinese Off Key Ridge;
Weather Stalls Drive in the West
By EARNEST HOBERECHT, United Press Staff Correspondent TOKYO, Feb. 26—United Nations forces chased North Korean troops on a 35-mile front in east-central Korea today and knocked Chinese Reds from a mountain ridge overlooking Hoengsong. But stiffening resistance from 60,000 to 80,000 Chinese Communists, muddy and mountainous terrain and the weather stalled the 68-day-old United Nations “killer offensive” along most of the 25-mile western half of the cen- . 8.8% tral front. | . Lt. Gen. Edward M. Almond, | a S in orea commander of the U. 8. 10th Corps, said the North Korean re-|
impound exhibits while preparing
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Sunshine Too Good to Last
Doggone it. Hoosiers spent hours getting last week’s grime off the family buggy yesterday to take a ride in the country-— and look at the old heap today. A mess again. That's the picture on the weather. Nasty rain, mild temperatures and high humidity— which adds up just plain uncomfortable, Floods over the state are well on the decline and the rain will be too light to increase that danger. Wind will drive the spray into your face. Indianapolis will have
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Defy Previous Order To Depart 10 Minutes Before Group Meets
‘Take Them Outside, Lock the Doors,’ Speaker Hughes Orders Doorkeepers
: By ANDY OLOFSON More than 50 lobbyists were ordered “thrown out” of
the House of Representatives by Speaker W. O. Hughes when they delayed the opening of today’s session more than 10 minutes. In greater numbers than usual, the high pressure representatives of special interest groups swarmed te the 2 floor of the House to urge
Fund Fight Pushed sz: == =
They defied a previous order which had requested them to
| lion dollars collected by the | federal
For Road Repairs
200 Commissioners to
March on Legislature
By NOBLE REED County Commissioners from all over Indiana reached Indianapolis today for a last-ditch fight in the legislature to get more money for vast road repair work. More than 200 of them were scheduled to convene in mass meeting at the Claypool Hotel and then march on the legislature to
The Indiana Legislature today adopted a resolution demanding that all of the 15 mil-
government on gas tax in Indiana be kept by the state.
Legislators argued that of the $15 million collected by Indiana on the U. 8. tax of 1Y; per cent per gallon on gas, only $10 million is sent back to the state.
present their demands to increase the gasoline tax for road purposes. The movement followed emer-
leave the floor 10 minutes before the start of the session.
“Toss "Em Out’
Today they continued their high-pressure tactics right up to the scheduled opening time. Speaker Hughes rapped his gavel. ” “Throw out all lobbyists immediately and lock the doors,” he directed doorkeepers. Frantic doorkeepers then scurried over the floor, leading the lobbyists to the halls. Speaker Hughes announced a new policy which will be in effect
of the legislature. Fn “For the rest of t he sess the chair will enforce a new ore order,” Speaker Hughes said. “From now on, all doors will be
time a session is scheduled to start.”
Wide List of Groups
The lobbyists represented a wide assortment of special interest groups who have legislation pending. Among them were those working on behalf of big truck lines, railroads, insurance coms« panies, public welfare
gency road conditions all over the
majority leadership in both houses
any increase at this sesison. Republican leaders said they would stick to that cam pledge no matter what pressure is brought on them. Both Houses rushed into the final week's log jam of bills in order to get the most important of them passed before the deadline Saturday night. The legislature must close by midnight next Monday but no bills will be considered for passage after midnight Saturday. Push Welfare Files Action Hottest business in the House this week will be final action on the Senate-passed bill to open the |secret welfare files to the public. The House also will face pressure from County Commissioners on its bill to increase the gasoline tax. The measure has been buried in the Ways and Means Committee for more than a month.
log-jam. It must push final action on several major House - passed bills that would: ONE: Appropriate $540 million
next two years. compensation benefit payments.
(The Republican gram.)
state last week when most of the
to run the state government the
labor pro-
trover escort—are lying in Pearl Harbor, below Canton. Ae final refitting, or have been refitted
There they are undergoing and are merely waiting for use. There is a Chinese naval station with shore maintenance shops of sorts at Whampoa, just downstream from Canton and northwest of Hong Kong. .Hong Kong's harbor has complete facilities for such work as might have been necessary for recommissioning these vessels, but it’s not likely the work was done there, . The thriving business at Hon Kong, which recently was built up on scrapping of worn-out vessels and the export of scrap iron and steel into Red China, howcver,
may have offered a cover for Philippines indeed may have been transfer of the corvettes to theone link in the chain of negotia-
Chinese Reds. U. 8S. Interested The U. 8. government is understood to be taking a strong interest in the corvette deal with accent on blocking any further deliveries. Presumably, the corvettes had been declared surplus or returned
by the Australian navy and were then acquired by private parties who were already Communist intermediaries or who. passed their prizes on to other middlemen. It is doubtful if the Australian government which doesn't recognize the Reds, had any more to do with kiivery than granting rt clearances. at question po of several which the United States is believed to be trying to clear up. For some reason, con-
the American and Chinese Nationalist interest in the case. The deal began about a year ago. It is possible the corvettes were moved to the Pearl River on the pretext they would be broken up for scrap at Hong Kong. Several other questionable shipments destined for Hong Kong have gone directly to Red China. Philippine Link? About the whole transaction clings the same dark obscurity which in the past has covered deliveries and attempted deliveries of surplus war materials to the Chinese Reds through Manila. The
tion and the delivery ‘of the Australian warships. As a coincidence, perhaps, the Philippine government this week delivered to the Chinese Nationalist authorities here a Chinese millionaire businessman from Manila who has been identified as a Peliping purchasing agent and principal financial backer of the Hukbalahaps, Philippine Red guerrillas. What use the Reds might put the corvettes to is conjectural. If retained in the Pear! River, however, they could serve in suppressing anti-Communist guerrillas who ply the waters of the Pearl delta In junks and sampans. The corvettes would be of rel-
. . » treat through the east-central In Social Security Fight mountains had become a Sree PUL at 250 000 Times Washington Bureau rout.” | ’ WASHINGTON, Feb. 26—Rep., “When our flank divisions] Charles B. Brownson, Indianapo- moved north and a center divi- More Being Sent, lis Republican, declared today heision held a solid base,” Gen.| does not feel f‘hopeless” about Almond told newsmen, “the Red| Bradley Reports chances for adoption of his social withdrawal was speeded up. WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (UP) security amendment lifting the) “The hasty withdrawal then|—Gen. Omar N. Bradley said tosecrecy clause. {turned into disorder. By now, the day that the emergency now is He cited legislative battles, simi- enemy's action may be termed just as great as it was six months lar to the one now taking place/g virtual rout. {ago despite “so-called peace iB Indians, being on “The 5th Corps already was talks.” ennessee an orgia. He hopes pretty well chopped up,*he said, H i 8 the southerners will interest them-| «put the 3d was in prime shape. out ® warned Ee I Auten selves. in supporting his proposal. | et [in international talks looking to Mr. Brownson hopes that with| (Continued on Page 3—Col. 8) peaceful settlements i Tennessee publishing the federal — ey . aid welfare list and Georgia de-
| . . bating the matter as in Indiana, Our Jimmie
he will rally interest here “4 Does It Again
obtain action. ® Jimmie Angelopolous has something to say about the sectional basketball tournament, won Saturday night by Crispus Attucks. ® Just for the record, Jimmie picked the sectional winner three years running. A week ago Sun-
Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the House Armed Services Committee he sees nothing to support hopes we might be able to lower our military goals “in the near future.” He also told the committee: American forces in Korea now total about 250,000 men. More are to be sent, since our units there still are not up to full strength.
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Gen. Bradley, chairman of the*
a high today of 60, and the mercury will drop to 42 tonight. Marion County Highway Direc-|mj tor Leo J. White sald county ee Jon.
roads were in good shape today ary minimums.
FOUR: Appropriate
Increase teachers’ sal-
groups, school teachers, township trustees and a long list’ of other varied in-
secondary county highways be- terests. came impassable, With unning ol The Commissioners, however, Hille Yum out on the
meeting of the Legislature all are
will face the opposition of a harddrawn policy of the -Republican bushy oe to ge t attention fo thay
Slayer of Truman Guard on Trial
Begin Picking Jury From Panel of 200 WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (UP) —Oscar Collazo, Puerto Rican Nationalist, went on trial for his life in federal district court today for the murder of a White House guard in an attempt to assassinate President Truman. The slim, 37-year-old Collazo
was brought into the courtroom under heavy guard. Handcuffs were kept on him until he was just outside the courtroom. First day of the case was ex-
The Senate faces the biggest|pected to be consumed in picking
a jury from a panel of 200. Twenty-six were excused when they expressed scruples against capital punishment, Collazo’s accomplice, Griselio Torresola, was slain in the Nov.
TWO: Increase unemployment|l gun battle in front of Blair compensation and workmen’'s|House but he was charged along
with Collazo in the indietment. Collazo faces a death penalty if found guilty of killing White
THREE: Outlaw possession and |House Policeman Leslie Coffelt. manufacture of material used for He also is charged with murderlotteries and horse race booking.lous assault on two other White
$500,000 for a state-wide civil defense ad- House guards who were wounded.
Collazo’s 42-year-old Puerto Rican-born wife, Rosa, of New York, was one of the few spectators allowed in the courtroom.
after crews worked all day yestergrading and spreading gravel. Bi ig Break APPLETON, Wis, Feb.
Last week's weather worked havoc on the county roads. “The conditions are just some- 26 (UP)—Norman Cotter thing we have to expect every 25 26, a paper mill worker, will be unable to work for a time, his doctor reported
years,” Mr. White said. today, because he sneezed
Works Board OKs | chara that ne slipped out Street Repair Plan | 22: 20d broke & toe
She sat alone. She wore a black lace blouse with a blue sweater drawn around her shoulders.
LOCAL TEMPERATURES
6a. m.. 52 10a m.. 57 Ta. m.. 58 11a m..5% 8a m..5 12 (Noon) 57 9 a. m... 56 1 p.m... 58
Humidity at 12:30 p. m. 76%
Works Board members today authorized the city engineer to consider contracting for $3000 worth -of street repair with private concerns.
would like to contract with private concerns to fill up the chuckholes.
The gimmick in the deal is a
CONFEPENGE «oo sssivevinninss ‘One and only myth’ blamed for
On the Inside
Mayor Bayt told the board he The social calendar lists activities for March with St. Patrick and Easter rabbit motifs . .
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. PTA council plans all-day ve Maan a nate sensnnase 'D failure of many marriages . . .
chapter two in an engrossing and informative series by Lee
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every car dealer in town is sponsoring this event. And remember it is being advertised only in The Times. Much higher prices are coming, shortages will ‘soon be felt and a 20% government tax threaténs.,
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ish navy if the Communists decided to tackle Hong Koag itself.
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The Defense Department will set up “as soon as we can” a rotation system to replace men who have had six to eight months {Korean service. Gen. Bradley testified on the committee's proposed compromise bill to lower the draft age from
day he predicted Attucks would be champ this year. ® Jimmie also named Madison to win the 1950 state crown and said the Cubs - would beat Tech in the semifinals to do it. This
state law which prohibits any con- Graham . .. Inside Indianapolis . . . Robert C. Ruark ..... «9 tractor from getting a job for What can you buy on a fireman's paycheck? Two full columns more than $500, There are six of interesting letters from Times readers on a vital issue ... 10 such concerns in Indianapolis—|Four Indianapolis boys to see action in Chicago Golden Gloves if “they bid for the work at all. tonight . . . IU faces Iowa in hectic Big Ten cage race ... That would make a total of $3000. Patty Striebetk wins Lafayette pin title ........0000 esses 12
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