Sullivan Daily Times, Volume 48, Number 104, Sullivan, Sullivan County, 24 May 1946 — Page 1

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HOME DAILY ' Only dally; newspaper published In Sullivan County, The Timet offers excellent coverage for its advertisers. . THUNDERSTORMS Indiana: Scattered showers and thunderstorms southeast and extreme south portion early tonight, followed by clearing and cooler entire state tonight; SaturVOL. XLVIII No. 104 UNITED PRESS SERVICE SULLIVAN DAILY TIMES FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1946. INTERNATIONAL PICTURE SERVICE PRICE THREE CENTS

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Railroad Walkout Makes Coal Stoppage Nearly 100 Per Cent

Mines Which Were Still Working Run . ' f f-i , - wjr ; UUt Ut fcmpty LarS iVrUg Again V r 1 T , 1 r M3nter Wltll LeWlS iOday GOVV emment's Position Now Undisclosed. WASHINGTON May 24.-(UP)-Coal production was checked prematurely by the railroad strike today while John V L. Lewis considered government contract proposals. Government and industry officials expected 90 per cent cf the bituminous industry to be idle by nightfall because of the railroads' failure to deliver coal cars. , Even before the rail walkout more than half the United Mine Workers (A.F.L.) had refused to report for their jobs in the government-operated mines. . It was explained that empty coal cars were delivered at night and that many mines would have no cars today. Few . mines have storage facilities. 0c '""num.

Government officials, however, i still were driving for a settlement to avert a formal coal strike when H the union's two-week work truce expires at midnight tomorrow. There were indications that a break might be imminent. Coal Administrator J. A. Krug held another three-hour conference with Lewis late today. A spokesman reported Krug sub- ,' mitted government counter proposals to Lewis' contract demands. '. The government's position was t not disclosed. i V . " i furial Rites Atj f Carlisle For J aS W White - James Welsh White, 35 years of age, a former Carlisle resident, died at his home in Anderson last Thursday, May 16. He had hepn ill for about nine months and his condition had k grown more serious recently. i He was born in Vigo county H on June 8, 1910, and when two years of age moved to Carlisle with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. White. Graduating from ' Carlisle High School in 1929 he attended Vincennes Business College. He was united in marriage to Miss Ethel Mary Hall on August 2, 1932. In 1936 he l moved to Anderson where he I engaged in the trucking business ; until December, 1941, when he was injured in an auto accident. ' Later he was employed In the . Deleo-Remy Plant of General f Motors. At the time of his death lie was an employee of the Anderson Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company. Tr.nv vpars ago he transferred his membership from the Carlisle Chrirtian Church to the ,First United Brethren Church of 'Anderson, - He -is survived ;by the widow, Mary Ethel White; (by a son, (eight months of age) Jimmy i Dee; the parents, Mr. and' Mrs. ; Harry D, Whjte, of Anderson; a sister, Mrs. Norman Libbert, of Terre Haute; a brother, Thomas " J. White of Crane, Indiana, n number of nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. v Funeral services were con- : ducted at the Harold Rozella Funeral Home in Anderson last Saturday morning with Rev. H. fT,. Lanahan, pastor of the First United Brethren Church of And- ' erson, officiating. The funeral cortege arrived here from Anderson shortly after! 8:00 o'clock . Saturday afternoon and burial wa? made in the Carlisle Odd ': Fellows Cemetery after brief services at the graveside by Rev. Lanahan, assisted by Rev. John Sutch. 1 Relatives from Chicago, 111., Fairbanks, Terre Haute, Rose- , da1)1, Newton, 111,' Oaktown, Wheatland and West Terre Haute attended the burial.

The Commentator's Corner (By Joe Adams)

It has been aptly said that the

class of 1946 will be remembered 100,000 volunteers which will portation facilities the amount of as the one when the girls wore distribute poppies in the United first class mail here remains toeless shoes and crownless hats, states tomorrow. All will donate high. ; , : their services for the day with- I A report reaching the local Falling into an early "clamor out pay. The only paid workers post office today said governing line" at a local store today, this in the poppy program are the C. E. & I. railroad officials were correspondent decided, in view of disabled veterans who make the attempting to make a roundthe nationwide railroad tieup and flowers. The poppies to be dis- trip with train No. 92 and mail prospect of edible shortages, that tributed here tomorrow have seryice via it was expected here a grand rush was on for staples, been made by disabled veterans around three o'clock., etc,; to stock the ; family food 0f both wars at Marion Hofepital. Meanwhile, local postal clerks larders. But we figured wrong! - " - - - - -- ' i . we disDatehinir ,. mails- to

Those who got there in time grabtissue- Food was stil1 8 secondary iiem una morning, Although people around here haven't seen enough of Old. Sol of late, the State Medical Associaion issues a timely warn ng that those planning to attend the big race or participate in some other outdoor holiday actm yon Mem - onal Day should not think lightly about the consequences of soaking up too much sunshine in a brief space of time, Sunburn can put you to bed it can make you suffer untold tortures; it shold be taken in small doses, the Association warns not

more xnan ien mmmes aimsu ing Going to Johns Hopkins Sunburn, tan and freckles are Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, caused by the ultra-violet rays of Maryland) sne continued her the sun, and you perhaps have nursing studies later joining the made the painful discovery in the ranks of the cadet nurses past that you do not even feel Graduateing as a First Lieuthese rays. Probably you didnt tenant, Mrs. McMickle served six know that the ultra-violet rays months as a United states Army can burn you even though you Nurse at the Martinsburg Army do not sit right out in the sun. Hospital in Martinsburg, West Thy can reach the skin by re- Virginia. At preent she is on flection from water-you may private dlty at tte children.s even get a burn in the shade of Hospital in Washington, D. C.

an umbrella at the beach or lake, You get the worst burn at noon, and you will burn more quickly lying in the sun than working in the garden or even golfing, because the rays fall directly on you. But the burning rays do not penetrate a window, nor clothing except through loose meshes. Not that the medics want to spoil anybody's happy holiday and yen to "get out in the sun" after winter's hibernation from it, but they also warn that too constant burning and tanning of the skin can play a big part in development of skin cancers and tuberculosis of the skin. You will be smart by being sensible and moderate in getting out in the sun and in moderation you will get its value in vitamin D without suffering ill effects. Of course, Sunshine is good for you but too much of any good thing often becomes a bad thing. BECOME SHRINERS More than 1200 Shriners attended the Ceremonial Banquet of the Terre Haute Zorah Tmple recently. Four Sullivan men "tread the hot sands" on this oc casion, namely, John Theodore Prather, Frank A. Cauldwell, Oliver S. Ocle and Alvin f!hnr1s Spalnhour.

Will Observe "Poppy Day" Tomorrow

Tomorrow will be Poppy Day in Sullivan and in thousands of other cities and towns throughout the United States. I Millions, of Americans will pay tribute to the nation's war dead by wearing memorial poppies. Millions will make contribuand disabled veterans, and the families of the dead and disabled. Preparations for the cbserv; ance of Poppy Day here have been completed under the lead,Srman oSiivaTunn- o? X American Legion Auxiliary. Voli?g "JfiT JSlSSZ which they will offer to be worn in honor of the dead of both world wars. They will continue to distribute the little red flowers throughout the day, endeavoring t0 sive everyone in the city an opportunity to wear a poppy in mem7 thos.e wno cave their rLtHwn10! ctribuons w'1! b slc ed for the wejfare an(j rehabilitation .funds of the Legion and Auxil iary. All money received will be used for the benefit of disabled veterans and families of vet erans, ft will be expended lareely in aid to needy veterans and families In Indiana during the coming year. . The local doddv workers will be Dart of an armv nf mnrp than Lois Southwood Is Recent Bride 'Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Southwood of 215 North Broad Street, an- ... j0KtQ. Tlt, ,,., Hen McMickIe of Nortn carojna ( The co ,e were united in ' m e ln presbyterian Church of v Mellsb Maryland, by the minister Qt chufch Mrs McMickle is a graduate o ths SuIlivan High School with the class of 1941 following which she studied one year in the Ind. iana University School of NursMr. McMickle is a discharged Marine Corps veteran of twentyseven months of Pacific action. He was discharged in January of this year and is now employed in the office of a transit firm in Washington, D. C. They will reside at 155 Eleventh Street, Northeast, Washington, D. C. ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE SUNDAY AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The annual Memorial Day Service will be held at the Sullivan Presbyterian tChurch at 10:35 A. M. Sunday, May 26. The service will be in charge of the Rev. Homer G. Weisbecker. All patriotic organizations participating please meet in front of the church at 10:30. COUNTY STUDENTS AT INDIANA U. ON HONOR ROLL Marilyn L. Hoesman of Sullivan, Norma L. Snyder of Paxton, and Betty R. Woodard of Fairbanks, were on Indiana University's scholastic honor roll for the first semester of the present school year, it was announced today by Registrar Thomas A: Cookson.

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DRASTIC DAN PLACED ON U. S. MAIL WASHINGTON, May 24. (UP) The postoffice department issued a drastic strike emergency ban against all mail except first class letters and postal cards. Even the first class mail must be limited to one pound. With few exceptions, the embargo bans second, third and fourth class mail. These classes comprise principally publications and parcel post. v : i - The nationwide embargo, first of its kind in the long history of the U. S. mails, will remain in. effect until the railroad strike is settled or a better system can be worked out.

STUDEBAKER CLOSING PLANTS TODAY SOUTH DEND, Ind., May 24, (UP) The Studebaker Corp. announced today that it would close its plants at 2:30 p. m. C.S.T. today, idling 9,000 workers, if the railroad strike did not end by that hour . .' .

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A0ictant Postmaster Maurice Thompson here today requested that all mails not immediately important posting to relieve the heavy burden of mail transportation through the now limited channels. The postal embargo now effecting all mails other than first class matter has eliminated a great deal of the strain on the transportation problem but in I comparison to the lesser transdispatching . Bloomington, Indiana and Terre Haute via motor transport. 'All points in. Sullivan County were being reached in the same method today with the exception of Carlisle, Mr. Thompson said.

This Morning's Headlines

NEW BREAD SAVING PLEA GIVEN CAFES President Truman's Famine Committee asked restaurants to serve bread only when customers specifically ask for it. The government simultaneously announced the start of wheat requisitioning to meet foreign commitments. The two actions came while the International Food conference meeting at Washington discussed a four-point plan for wiping out, with a margin for safety, a 10,000,000-ton world grain shortage predicted for next year. The Famine committee, asking that not only bread but other wheat foods be withheld unless the customer directly requests them, said conservation measures by public eating places thus far have not been as successful as might be expected.

CAPEHART STRIKE BILL HITS SNAG Senator Homer Capehart of Indiana was the center of a dramatic Senate scene late yesterday when he attempted to introduce emergency legislation imposing severe penalties on workers who refuse to work in plants seized by the government. He suggested the measure as "stop-gap'' legislation less than two hours after the nation's transportation isystem was paralyzed by the rail strike. The bill was offered out of order, and under Senate rules, Capehart had to win unanimous consent for immediate consideration of it. Both Democratic Leader Alben W. Barkley, Ky., and Wallace H. White, R., entered heated objections. Capehart said he offered his bill because rail and coal workers have defied the government.

RUSS ANNOUNCE ARMY CLEARED IRAN MAY 9 Russia announced that the Red Army evacuation of Iran was completed May 9, three days after the deadline set by the United Nations Security Council. The brief Soviet announcement left up in the air reiterated' charges by Iran's ambassador, Hussein Ala, that Russia still is interfering in the affairs of his country.

HEAR CHARGE AGAINST FRANCO Generalissimo Francisco Franco has made Spain an armed camp, by allowing all citizens to bear weapons to defend the country "against an attack by Russia," Jose Giral, premier of the exiled Spanish Republican government told a United Nations sub-committee investigating the falangist regime.

WIN CHANGCHUN BACK A Chinese government communique announced the recapture of Changchun, Manchurian capital. Defending Communist forces withdrew eastward after putting up only weak and scattered resistance within the city.

TRUMAN APPEALS FOR OPA President Truman appealed for a year's extension of the price control law "without amendments that would jeopardize economic stability." However, several members of the Senate banking committee predicted that the president's communication would have little effect on the legislation they are

drafting.

NEWS

State Temperance Forces Sponsor ' Meeting Monday A meeting sponsored by the United Dry Forces of Indiana will be held at the Sullivan Methodist Church on onday evening, May 27th at :00 P M. M. Daylight Saving Time. The Rev. Lester N. Able representing the Indiana Anti-Saloon League will address the meeting. All persons interested in temperance legislation fhourd be present. COUNTY 4-H CLUB ; JUNIOR LEADERS TO MEET TUESDAY The Sullivan County 4-H Club Junior Leaders will hold their May meeting at the Graysville High. School, Tuesday, May 28th at 9:00 P. M. (CST). The Turman Township 4-H Junior Leaders will be hosts to the group. Mary Lou Gettinger, Turman Township, president of the group, will preside at the business meeting. A guest speaker is) beL :eured for the main pat of the program. Anita Jean Allan, Curry Township, will be in charge of group singing and recreation will be led by Jean Godfrey, Turman Township and Jack DeBoeuf, Haddon Township.

Commencement For 1946 Class

Here Tonight A class of eightj)pur young women and young men, will be honored at the 64th annual commencement exercises of the Sullivan high school to be held at the Community Gymnasium tonight at eight o'clock. The address of the evening will be made by Dr. Frank H. Sparks, president of Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana whose subject will be "God's Greatest Gift." James A. Campbell, Superintendent of Schools will introduce Dr. Sparks and Principal Harry C. Gilmore will present the class of 1946. The diplomas will be awarded by Dr. J. H. Crowder, president of the Board of Education. High school band members will furnish special music. Final report cards for the 1945-46 school year were distributed to students in all grades at two o'clock this afternoon. Katterheinrich Heads Amateur Radio Group Kenneth P. (Dutch) Katterheinrich, W9LPQ, of Sullivan, has been selected to set up an organization of Indiana amateur radio operators rpepared to furnish organized emergency communication in time of disaster, it was anncunced today by Communications Manager F. E. Handy of the American Radio League, national association of " radio amateurs. Katterheinrich's assignment, which carries the title of Emergency Coordinator, is to band together members of the amateur radio J service in this community to perfect arrangements for emergency ' radio comnftmication by hams in the event of natural disasters or other emergencies. In addition to Use of normal sta tion equipment working from commercial power, amateur sta tions using self-powered radio transmitting and receiving equipment are needed. Mr. Kat terheinrich, as AREL Emergency Coordinator, will call local meet ings of amateurs, establish common operating procedures, and arrange ; regular drill periods when the hams' personal sta tions may be mobilized under simulated emergency conditions. His duties also include liaison planning with the local chapter of the American Red Cross and other relief agencies. ' Liaison will be established also with local protective services, such as fire and police departments. In announcing the appointment, Handy pointed out that radio amateurs have traditionally had the responsibility of be ing in constant readiness to offer I assistance in time of need with J ham-acquired skill, emergency-1 powered transmitters and a I wealth of community spirit. "When sleet storms disrupt telephone and telegraph service, or floods isolate communities," the League's Communications Manager said, "it is amateur radio that comes to the rescue with operators and self-powered equipment, often as the sole agency able to transmit messages calling on the outside world for aid for the stricken community. "To be .prepared for this function requires not only a highly organized program of preparedness locally, "Handy continued, "but hams outside the disaster area must be prepared to act as outlets and relay points toi emergency traffic. Planning and organization are necessary in either eventuality, and that is the job Mr. Katterheinrich is doing for this area." The War Emergency Radio Service, the Communications Section of the Office of Civilian Defense, was widely supported by radio amateurs during the war. This agency was terminated by the Federal Communications Commission on November 15th last. HOSPITAL NOTES Admitted May 23: Thomas Bridwell of Hymera. Dismissed May 23: Melvin Custer of 111 North Main Street.

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Hint Drastic New Action As President Summons High Government Leaders This Afternoon "To Canvass Whole Situation" In National Rail Tieup Congress Urges Chief Executive Ask For Additional Power At Once To Stop Strikes Now Paralyzing The Nation.

is U LLJK J. 1JN I WASHINGTON, May 24. (UP) The government sought every possible way today to bring the national railroad strike to an end to save the country from industrial par ?i1xy3?o GnA Vi a Vna r.f imminent ffrA' cVinrno'fiQ

The Association of American Railroads said that only

50 passenger trains were running out of the normal 17,500. Not a single regularly scheduled freight train was running, the Association said. It considered that "the strike is 100 per cent effective." President Truman, after talking 90 minutes with members of his cabinet, summoned high government leaders to' ..an extraordinary conference at 3:00 p. m., E.S.T., "to canvass the whole situation." There was speculation unconfirmed that he had dras-

.. - . - " tic new actions in mind. - , His chief strike mediator, John R.'Steelman, held secret hotel room sessions with the striking railway unions that caused the tieup, and with representatives of the 'carriers. In Congress, demands were heard that the president appear personally, and at once, before the. House and Senate to

Senator Harry TVByrd, D., Va., falling' at -the - White House, urged Mr. Truman "to ask for whatever is necessary to stop strikes, if he needs any additional power, and for the power to punish those who are guilty of breaking laws." Byrd said Mr. Truman is giving "full consideration" to' the suggestion. Some House members echoed the plea. They asserted that if Mr. Truman would tell them what additional authority he needed to end the strike he would have it by midnight tomorrow. , The strike, which began at four p. m. E.S.T. yesterday,

wiped out in a few hours practically all of the country's freight and passenger train service and slashed the flow of perishable and other food supplies to a trickle. ,

Rail Strike At-A-Glance ( By United Press) Strikers Tlie Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers with a combined membership of 250.000. Negotiations Meetings continued between the carriers, the striking Brotherhoods, President Truman's presidential advisors and representatives of 18 other railway unions. Effect Association of American Railroads termed the strike nearly 100 per cent effective, except for milk, troop and hospital trains allowed to run. A few trains operating with aid of supervisory personnel. Costs Up to $25,780,01)0 daily renenue loss to railroads for every day strike continues. Daily wage loss to striking workers $2,500.000. Loss to industry inestima tabic. Involved All of nation's railroads with exceptians of 27 small switching lines and Illinois Central railroad, which has been under federal operation since last fall and one line in Maine. Issues Unions seeking changes in 44 operating rules and wage increase above 16 cents recommended by presidential fact-finding board. Emergency steps ODT took over control of truck, bus, airline and shipping facilities to assure priority for emergency freight.

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Parley WASHINGTON, May 24. (UP) The government, its rail system crippled, drove with desperate urgency today for settlement of the coast-to-coast train strike before it brings hunger to cities and wrecks the nation's industrial life. Settlement efforts snagged on union demands for ruleschanges, which were described as the most important issue." The railroads and 18 other Brotherhoods accepted, but the Trainmen and Engineers rejected Mr. Truman's compromise proposal for a $1.48 a day pay raise but no rules changes. As the most crippling strike in the nation's history spread over a 227,000-mile network o rails, these were the major developments: 1. Millions were stranded but some roads managed to run a few trains manned by supervisory, employes and rail officials. 2. Steel mills banked furnaces almost immediately and the flow of metal was reduced drastically. 3. Coal mines began closing again and industry spokesmen said 90 per cent of bituminous production would be halted by nightfall. 4. Government authorities planned to impose a severe brownout on 21 eastern and midwestem states next week if the strike continues. 5. Large cities such as Chicago, New York and Pittsburgh suffered shortages of fresh foods and meat almost immediately with the prospect of almost none at all within a day or two. ELKS INITIATION ' The Sullivan Elks lodge, will, initiate a large class of candidates next Monday evening. This will be the last initiation for ths current lodge year. Lunch will be served in the club rooms at 6:30 p. m. V