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ARD | 61st YEAR—-NUMBER 362

Froebel and Lafa yette Clash Expected to cd Cage Thiillers of Day

19¢ of Last Year’ s 4 State Finalists, Plus 2 Unbeaten Teams, Still in Running

By KURT FREUDENTHAL

United Press

Sports Writer

Sixteen hardwood-hardened teams, triumphant in two

final sites for the right to a

weeks of rugged tourney play, clashed today at four semi-

dvance to next week's grand

finale of the Indiana high school basketball sweepstakes.

And if the semifinalists

take their cue from little

Edinburg, last week's “giant-killer,” a pew four-team finals

may emerge from today’s court battles, Three of last year’s four

teams still were in the running. But Madison's defending champs were dealt the knockout blow by Edinburg’s “Cinderella” boys in the Greensburg regional in what thus far is the top upset in this 41st annual cage title chase.

Nearly 45,000 fans jammped the

Butler fieldhouse here, the Indiana and Purdue University fieldhouses at Bloomington and Lafayette, respectively, and the Kokomo auditorium to witness this “crucial”. series.

The Top Clash

The “hottest” afternoon clash was expected at Purdue where the state’s two top-ranking quintets—unbeaten Gary Froebel and Lafayetts Jefferson, last year’s tourney runner-up—meet in the 2:15 p. m. session. Froebel, riding a 26-game winning streak, defeated Lafayette in Jeff's holiday’ tourney, 54 to 44. A repeat performance probably will land the Steel ity boys in the “charmed circle.” as well ‘as 30-game winner Glenn at Bloomington, was bucking a 40-year tradition. No perfect-record team has ever

made off with Indiana's most] 1

cherished sports trophy. Froebel won’ its only semifinal crown 10 years ago. Only Batesville's Bulldogs, surprise winners of the Rushville regional, have battled their way once before into the finals in Indianapolis. They meet Edinburg and Indianapolis Crispus Attuck, beaten just once all year and the! highest-scoring combination among the “Sweet Sixteen,” tanbles with Covington. y Sleeper Entry While the Froebel-Lafayette tilt was the “bombshell special,” Elkhart’s Blue Blazers ranked as the “sleeper entry” in the northernmost semifinal. The East NIHSC champs opened the Purdue session against little Brookston and were highly favored té win. The Wildcats of first-year coach Joe Platt also faced rugged competition from two former state champs—Marion and Muncie Central, both North Central Conference rivals—and Auburn, a “Sweet Sixteen” member for the third straight year. This was the most balanced of the four tourneys. Auburn met Marion and Ko-

Tigers Have Claws; Out for Covington

Edinburg, Batesville

Meet in First Tilt

By JIMMIE ANGELOPOLOUS Times Sports Writer BULTER FIELDHOUSE, Mar.

10—Crispus Attucks returns to the scene of its greatest triumph in history here today. The precedent-shattering Tigers of Indianapolis were poised for

their date with destiny in the second game of the Indianapolis semifinal basketball tourney this afternoon.

‘Killer’ Drive Rolls Along on Y 40-Mile Line

Reeling Reds Ditch Food, "Arms Supplies

By EARNEST HOBERECHT United Press Staff Correspondent

TOKYO, Mar. 10 — Five United Nations divisions gained up to four ‘miles on a 40-mile Korean front today in pursuit of retreating Chinese Reds. !

The Chinese abandoned ammunition, machine - guns,

“land even game food stocks ind their flight along the western] half of the 8th Army's four-day | “killer offensive in central Korea. |

On , the eastern half of the front fighting simmered: down after a series of savage battles with fanatic North - Koreans. The ‘North Koreans broke off contact in most sectors and

were reported. Enemy Losses Heavy

munique reported 6849 Reds killed, action alone yesterday.

the first three days of the United Nations offensive to 25,887.

Sweet Sixteen Lineup on.Page 2

Crispus Attucks steps on the most familiar floor it has known this season against little Covington, one of the three unheralded powers who are glad to be here. The AttucksCovington clash comes at 2:15 p. m. Battling in the opening game at 1 p. m. are Edinburg, the “Peoples Choice,” and Batesville, whose prededessors have been here

of the fighting along the 70-mile central front, from west to east: U. 8. 25th Division—advanced 4000 yards ‘north of the Han River against light Chinese rearguard resistance. drove west to threaten Tokso, 10 miles east of Seoul. Another headed north, flanking the eastern defense of Seoul. 1 U. 8. 24th Division—captured two dominating hills northeast of Yangpyong, one of them more than 4000 feet high, after brush-

limited United Nations advances J:

Communist losses neared thell 30,000-mark. An 8th Army com-

wounded or captured in ground?

That (¢ boosted Communist casualties for

The 8th Army communique and] late field dispatches told this story|}

One column|’

SATURDAY, MARCH

10, 1951

Enfered as Second-Class Matter at Postofice Indianapolis, v

Indiana, Issued Dally

ing off five night counterattacks with heavy artillery fire. Attached) Greek troops advanced four miles. !

twice before. Today's win-| ners skirmish at

Angelopolous 8:15 p. m. for the right to battle; the king of the semifinal center at Bloomington in the first game of the state finals here next Saturday. Rulers of’ the Lafayette semi-

second-game opposi ing for the IHSA A's most coveted schoolboy laurels next Saturday.

Expect 15,000 Here Some 43,079 tickets have been sold out at the four clearing

houses throughout the state today. Indianapolis will house the largest crowd*-virtually 15,000— in this huge goal hall. Crowd, home-floor advantage and season’s performances will go with the prolific Tigers for the first time since Attucks won its

komo went against Muncie. New Albany's southern confer-| ence champs, third-ranking team; in the United Press “Big Ten" which represented the southernmost district in the 1950 finals, were slightly favored to come out | on top from Bloomington. The rangy Bulldogs met Winslow, which they defeated in last year's semifinal title game, and Glenn’s Pirates, the leading “People’s Choice,” was matched against Evansville Reitz. All three were shooting for their first four-team berth.

Fire Destroys Trailer Fire caused when an oil stove ignited bedclothes today destroyed the trailer home of George Johnson, 2920 Sangster Ave. Mr. Johnson was visiting in another trailer when the blaze

began.

On the Inside Of The Times

Page Capt. Robert Batts, head of the Indianapolis Police Department’s communication division, is an expert and a pioneer in the field of twoway radio . . . a Hoosier Profile by Tom Hicks .... 3 Ruth Millett urges a “character inventory” at least once a year . . . Sevitzky arts and letter scholarship offers winner an entire career . . . bridge results ,.. 3 Dr. George Arthur Frantz to dedicate “model church” in unique ceremony . . . Emma Rivers Milner previews the event in her weekly church News COIUMN ..ovvvscseeses 4 Henry Butler reviews yesterday's two-plano recital by Arthur Gold and Robert Fitzdale

Other Features:

Amusements ......e004.6, 9 BOOKS sssssssnsssenssass 8 Henry Butler..c.ceeeeses 6 Churches «.cssssssssseecd, B Crossword «coeeseesssees 7 Editorials ccooeveesivenss 10 FOrUM svsvsssecsnasssses 10 Erskine Johnson.....ssse 3 Emma Milner ..ccoeeveees # Movies ..cvvvneasseesees8, 9 Radio and Television..... Side Glances......oeavess Society sekurasasaansiins Spelling Bee, covevsssnsa Women’s ..osnsessvssasss

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first sectional here two weeks, ago. + Edinburg, the ‘Sweet Sixteen's”| second smallest school still alive!

{made “substantial gains” south lof Hongchon without contacting the retreating Chinese. Advance

Little or no Communist resistance | was reported. | Red Resistance Light { U. 8. 1st Cavalry Division— chased retreating Chinese 3000 yards along the highway from Yongdu to within eight miles southwest of the big Chinese base of Hongchon. Enemy rear guards put up only light resistance, Attached British forces advanced 2000 yards without contacting the enemy. South Korean 6th Division—

elements were less than eight miles from Hongchon. U. 8. 1st Marine Division—advanced 2000 yards some eight miles southeast of Hongchon with only light enemy contact. U. 8. 2d Division—captured a strategic ridgeline five miles east of Hoengsong and dispersed the North Korean.defenders after a

If You Please

Attention, Gavin, Riley and Flavin

Leprechauns will dance with glee atop Murat Temple tomorrow morning as the lilting strains of Irish folk songs Issue TO But within. im The Ancient Order of oer ianis, sons of the Auld Sbd, will be attending their 81st St. Patrick’s Day breakfast at 9 a. m. As the mythical little characters dance and giggle in Gaelic, 1500 Irishmen, by descent or choice, will hear a talk by Clarence Donovan, former Mayor of Bedford. He will be introduced by former Indiana Supreme Court Justice Michael L. Fansler. Among the honored guests will be Gov. Schricker, Mayor Bayt, the Most Reverend Paul C.

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{three-hour battle. Other 2d Divi{sion units reported moderate resistance ‘six to eight miles east

|with 141 pupils embracing its en-|0f Hoengsong.

{rollment, is coming to Butler for

ithe first time. The Maroons, smallest of the four competing teams in their starting lineups, won their first sectional and regional meets this season with an impressive, David -and - Goliath theme in this unpredictable Indiana basketball.

‘Giant’ Killers Coach Harold Hickman’s stalwarts gained state-wide prestige) with ‘twin killings over strong favorites, Madison’s defending state champions, and Columbus’ South Central Conference Bulldogs. Both giants fell by onepoint margins in the closing seconds of the Greensburg regional. | ‘Edinburg has an 18-8 overall] record.

Coach Don Reichert, who, Hickman, ‘is a graduate Franklin College.

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Above is just one of hundreds of home bargains offered for sale In the classified columns of today’s Times as well as a great variety of other real estate offerings, farms, building sites, lots, suburban estates, business and iInvestment property.

AND BE SURE TO SEE THE SPECIAL REAL ESTATE SECTION IN TO - MORROW’'S TIMES. If you do not take the convenient home delivery, phone any time up to midnight tonight and your SUNDAY TIMES will be on your doorstep first thing in the morning! |

Inspiring Lenten Story

‘Warn ‘Clearing House’

South Koreans Advance

South Korean 5th. Division— advanced 2000 yards after fierce-| ly-resisting North Koreans sud-| denly broke contact and pulled back along both sides of the| Chuchon River valley 10 miles| east of Hoengsong. U. 8. 7th Division—reported| only patrol contact with North| [Koreans today after hand-to-'hand battles yesterday forced an American withdrawal from Tae-| mi, 17 miles east of Hoengsong. Yank infantrymen captured Mt. Taemi in a bayonet charge yesterday. South Korean 7th Division— also reported only patrol contact with , Communist forces after]

Schulte, archbishop of Indianapoils, and Glenn" L. Campbell, illustrious potentate of Murat Shrine Temple.

After the breakfast, the littie|jast

|fairies will return to Glocca Morra land rest on the green by the leap{ing brook until Mar. 17, when {they will return to Hoosierland {for St. Patrick’s Day.

1 Killed, 6 Hurt

In State Crash

Injured Are Members Of Two Families

Six members of two families

Jet Liner Makes

HUSH-HUSH VISIT—Secrecy shrouded the visit of this four-engined Avro-Canadian Jet Liner that made a quick stop at Weir Cook Airport this morning. The first jet-propelled transport plane ever to land here, the ultra-modern aircraft drew the interested attention of Allison officials who someday expect to get into the jet-transport field. Allison has had a large part in the development of jet-propelled military aircraft.

0 (Apostrophe), Judge Favors Phone Rate

Hike, Uncertain on Amount However, Poosiery are Facing Prospect :

Of an Increase i

heir Bills by May 15

Hoosiers today face the prospect of higher telephone rates by

May 15

But how much the cost of phone service will jump still remains

up in the air.

Judge —_— patpbiel until May 15 a decision on the suit of the Bell Telephone Co. for an immediate, temporary increase of $4.9 million, pending decision of the PSC on its formal rateincrease petition. Wanted Jump Now Indiana Bell wanted the court to order the jump now, with the understanding that refunds would be made if the PSC subsequently denied any increase or authorized smaller boosts. Utility attorneys charged the PSC was delaying consideration {of the rate increase petition filed Nov. 21. Chief counsel Thomas D. Stevenson complained: “The PSC is giving us the runaround. Since we filed our petition, four other . cases have begun and ended. Why can’t: we get the same treatment? “Instead,” he charged, “the PSC is being discriminatory. They have one rule for Indiana Bell and a different rule for the |others. » Says Firm Damaged Mr. Stevenson argued that the PSC f‘delay” In deciding the Indiana Bell case was causing the

firm “irreparable” damage.

were hospitalized in Valparaiso

Judge Claycombe observed, however, that he was “not satis-

falling back to new positions in|today following a highway accl-|o , Lip tne showing that & de-

reans have driven an eight-mile-| deep ‘wedge into the South Ko-| the

cut strategic

Covington, which has won 19 'the face of a North Korean pre-|dent last night in which one girl] and lost seven, is tutored by dawn counter-attack. North Ko-|y.¢ killed.

State police said Miss Bonnie

reans’ line in this sector in an|LoU Peterson died en route to the| {attempt to

hospital after a car driven by her|

north-south highway between father, Robert Peterson, 38, Ches-|

Pangnim and Amidong. The drive] (finally was stopped three miles, from the highway.

PHILADELPHIA, Mar. 10 (UP) —An anti-Communist “clearing house” for 41 organizations was warned last night against imitating Reds in attempting to combat them. Rabbi David Lefkowitz, Shreveport, La., national chaplain of the American Legion, gave the warning at the opening threeday meeting of the All-American Conference to combat communism.

terton, was struck at U. 8. 20 and| !old Ind. 49, Porter County.

Mr. Peterson was slightly in-| jured. His wife, Hazel, and an|other daughter, Phyllis Jean, 12, were severely cut and bruised.

The Peterson vehicle was turning left into Ind. 49, according to| state police, when hit by a car| driven by Jesse Little, also of Chesterton. Mr. Little suffered a broken ankle. His stepson, Gene Farmer, | 11, suffered a slashed throat, and another stepson, Larry Farmer, 7, suffered abdominal and spinal

injury.

Indiana Central Cage Ace Joins Times All-Star Team

For the second year, the highest scorer in Indiana College basketball will be a member of The Times’ All-Star basketball team, which meets the Indianapolis Olympians Apr. 14

in Butler Fieldhouse.

Dwight Swalls, the 20-year-old Indiana Central College star who set a new four-year scoring record for the state with a 1764-point total, has accepted an invitation to play with the All-Stars. He joins an old rival, Bill Garrett, Indiana’s great

, center. Jim Heyrock'’s story about

MAIL ORDERS are now being taken for the game. Prices are $2, main floor; $1.50, first balcony; $1, All seats are reserved and prices include tax.

balcony. Write now for tickets to:

Swails is on Page 11.

second

All-Star Basketball Tickets,

Indianapolis Times, 214 W. Maryland St.

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{lay actually had occurred.” He sald the May 15 date would pro{vide a basis for determining a real delay. “1 don’t see how the PSC can give proper consideration to your [petition before then,” the Judge| {told the utility attorneys. “After all, we know they are wader {manned and overloaded.” Earlier, Attorney General Emmett McManamon oral Indiana Bell of “attacking the function of the PSC” in deciding | rate increases through the in-| junction suit. “This an illogical proceeding, he declared. commission a chancé to perform its duty under law. “If this became a precedent,

|it would cause much confusion in

state government.”

Cocke, Gen. Lowe

Hurt in Jeep Crash

U. 8. 8th ARMY HEADQUAR-

| TERS, Korea, Mar. 10 (UP) —

Erle Cocke Jr. national commander of the American Legion, and Maj. Gren. Frank E. Lowe, President Truman's special repre-

{sentative in Korea, were slightly

injured today when their jeep overturned on a narrow road. Both Mr. Cocke and Mr, Lowe narrowly escaped serious injury. They were ‘shaken up,” an 8th Army spokesman sald. Mr. Cocke's back was slightly

{wrenched.

The accident occurred on a narrow road south of Hoengsong.

| i.(Continued on n Page 2—Col. 6)!

Poor Condition of Rockne , Delays Assailant’s

Circuit Court Judge Lloyd Claycombe yesterday said he thought the Indiana. Bell Telephona Co. was entitled to a rate increase later.

Get Pocket Veto

Schicker Foils GOP Housing ‘Roadblock’

By ANDY OLOFSON ‘Republican hopes of hamstringing public housing projects in Indiana with referendum shackles today were foiled by Gov. Schricker. The housing referendum bill, passed by both houses of the State Legislature, was one of six meas-' ures consigned to oblivion this| morning by the Governor's pocket | veto. The Governor left for Ft. Wayne this morning to attend the \\ funeral of Sen. Samuel D. Jackson without taking any action on the final six bills. Deadline Tonight Since these bills will not be sent to the Secretary of State's office before the midnight deadline tonight, they are killed. The referendum measure—extremely milder than in its original form—required that voters must indicate a “need” for any new local housing authority before it could be established. The original bill also had re-

a/started by an existing housing |

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Blue Cross To Hike Ra Hits 500,000 Hoosiers

Quick Stop Here

Higher Hos Blamed by

Thomas Parker Estate ;, Home a Landmark

Thomas Parker Estate, & & land Jimark at 65th St. and’ Dandy Trail, one miie south of Traders Point. A city fireman, Don Murphy, of Engine Co. 18, suffered a leg injury and was taken to General Hospital. The home is now owned J. K, Lilly Jr. and was occupied by John M. Smith, his wife and three children. Mrs. Mammie Parker, who lives nearby and is 70 years old, said she had spent many years of her childhood in the beautiful old home, but couldn't recall when it was built. The home combined the grace and charm of yesteryear with every modern convenience which had been added during the years, The i

cigars and had coffee after Atn-| ner.

The lawns were the scenes of

sipped tea under the trees.

Best known feature of the house to travelers and passersby was the wide porch that surrounded it. It was a porch that ‘had felt the tread of many {famous Hoosier feet as they mounted the stoops to be entertained within, Firemen said damage to the fine old home was extensive. The |fire was believed to have started lin the flue,

Highway Men Want

War-Scarce ltems

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Mar. 10 (UP)—Highway officials of 11 northeastern states want the federal government to consider allocating steel and other warJesree items for highway buildng. The suggestion was voted yesterday at the closing meeting of the 27th annual convention of the Association of Highway Officials of the North Atlantic States. The group’s president, Ray F.

struction is.wital to defense and]

{will slow down without more

available supplies.

Witness Tells of Visi

s Hearing

it to Defendant's Home

To ‘Buy Beer’ and Shooting Episode

WICHITA, Kas., Mar. 10 (UP)—William D. Rockne, son of the

Mr, Rockne’s poor condition of a preliminary hearing of char, assault with intent to kill. Mr. Novacek is accused of critically wounding Mr. Rockne, 35, in the heart and lungs Jan. 20. Mr. Rockne was in a hospital un-

great for him. Hearing Recessed

Mr. Rockne's’ doctor testified it would be injurious to Mr. Rockne to continue his testimony.

Mr. Rockne “told City Judge) George M. Ashford he went to Mr. Novacek’s home twice the] night of the shooting, after being! told in a tavern across the street that he could “buy a bottle there.” The auto dealer's wife came to! the door the first time, he said,| and turned him away when he} told her he wanted to buy liquor.| Mr. Rockne said he left the ‘tavern some 15 minutes later and|

Starts Tomorrow .

til two weeks ago and the strain | of testifying apparently was too a board, Mr. Rockne said, and he| county line on U. 8. 37.

The hearing was recessed when aw

" [late Notre Dame football coach, could testify only briefly yesterday “It doesn’t give i. | against the man accused of shooting him.

forced postponement until May 4 ges accusing Joe Novacek, 33, of | :

returned to the Novacek house. | Mrs. Novacek told him “to get {away from here,” he testified.

pital Costs

Officials

For Increased Scale

Family Membership Will Be Boosted to Single Persons to Pay $1.60, Effective Apr. 1 Nearly half a million Hoosiers will have to pay almost four million dollars a year additional for Blue Cross Hosiptal { |Service starting Apr. 1, it was revealed today.

Spokesmen for Blue Cross said the increases in Indiana were caused by rising hospital costs.

Affected will be people holding the family and single

Fire Damages

$2.50,

membership. An estimated 345,000 persons have the

000 hold the single f, The family mem wa inc from $3 per month" o $380 month. Single mem-. BR will be raised trom $1.2 to $1.60 monthly. Effective Apr. 1

Increased payments will start. Apr. 1 or the first Sing thereafter..

rate

added to the stand Ta pias. Payment for vate # was: to be increased pl totus of $5 per,day ried women enter under the

would members of the comprehensive program offered by the agency. J Of the 750,000 Blue Cross members in the state, some 460,00 will be-affected by rate |

Latest Humidity oon foam ——— » A week-long dry spell was scheduled to be broken’ late this afternoon by rain moving in out’ of the west. Slowly rising temperatures will accompany the moist clouds, ac cording to the weatherman. Today's high of 40 degrees will dip only slightly to 368 degrees tonight and rise to 44 tomorrow The rain, light but steady, may continue through tonight and tomorrow.

Some sleet or extreme snow was forecast: for the northern portion of Indiana today. Rain will overspread the rest of the state.

Butler Reduces Teaching Staff

Dr. M. O. Ross, president of Butler University, has announced a reduction in the teaching staff in anticipation of lower enroll-

ment next September, No estimate was giver on the number of faculty members to be released at the end of the

quired the referendum before any| Smock, Pennsylvania Secretary SPring semester, nor were any additional construction could be(0f Highways, said highway con- names announced. ;

Dr. Ross stated that a probable decline in enrollment would force reduction of the staff “due to the national emergency and Ito the calling of our men students by the armed forces.” Other colleges throughout Indiana: and the nation were ex«

{pected to make similar announce-

ments soon. One Indiana College official has estimated that enrollment may drop 33 to 50 per cent under last September's figure.

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Roast Chicken, But No Feast

Spring chickens—250 of them --were roasted today. But no one enjoyed a “feast.” Flames destroyed their chicken

{house this morning on the L. W.

The businessman hit him. with Morris farm just south of the

“went down on my back, then I {got up and started backing

“I Heard a Shot” Next, Mr. Rockne said he “felt something hit my right cheek and| I went down again. I don’t know what hit me the second blow. I| {got up and ‘started running. I! heard a shot.” Mr. Rockne said he tried to fice, but collapsed. “I heard another shot,” he said. “And felt something in my back.| A few minutes later I started blacking out.” Mr. Rockne underwent emergency surgery and was not expected to recover for a time.

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