Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 17, Number 3, DeMotte, Jasper County, 6 December 1946 — STATE FEELS COAL NOOSE DRAW TIGHT [ARTICLE]

STATE FEELS COAL NOOSE DRAW TIGHT

Indiana’s I n d u s try Will Collapse In 10 Days Is Opinion of Gates - T The coal shortage noose was drawn fighter around Indiana yesterday with threats of cold homes, closed schools and stagnant industries becoming ominous realities With each passing hour. New developments included: 1. Governor Ralph F. Gates declared in Washington that “Indiana industry will be in a state of collapse within 10 days if the coal strike remains unsettled”. 2. In Indianapolis and Marion County a Strike of approximately 3,P00 truck drivers who pick up and deliver freight was threatened, providing additional worries for industries which will be cut off from most freight service when a general railroad. freight embargo becomes* effective at 12:01 o’clock tomorrow morning. 3. Indiana universities and colleges announced plans for closing their doors at early dates, most of them declaring that they would strive to remain open until their Christinas vacations start. Purdue University appeared to be in better condition than the rest, with Frank C. Hockema. vice-president saying its coal supply would last until Jan. 15. 4. Closing of all Elkhart schools, theaters, taverns and public places was ordered by the Elkhart Emergency Coal Conservation

Committee. 5. The Indianapolis Red Cross, envisioning a likelihood of suffering in unheated homes, developed plans for the housing of families in public buildings, schools and hospitals in event of such an emergency.