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Greet The Kids At Your Door With A United Fund Dollar "A noble deed is a step toward --John G. Holland VOL. 68--NO. 109 10 PAGES Your Freedom Newspaper BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1959 (See Picture, Pif, One) A Cloudy And Warmer Scattered 64 To 76 FINAL EDITION AL LI 2-4331 PRICE 5c RoadM Cranberries Stay Under Cancer Study NEW YORK (UPI)--The American housewife today awaited the hdustry's answer to government tlaims that part of Ihe nation's rranberry crop was contaminated with a possible cancer-producing The problem of whether to Eliminate cranberries from the traditional Thanksgiving repast arose Monday when Secrclani o( Health, Education and Welfare Arthur S. Flamming warned that a chemical weed killer used by so cranberry gvowers had caused cancer in rats.

Flemming said it was not yet known wh ether the subst ance would cause cancer in humans but cautioned housewives to be Cheer Up! Substitute Is At Hand NEW YORK (DPI) The nation's food writers wailed briefly at the thought there might nol be a cranberry for every Thanksgiving turkey, and then perkec up. There are substitutes for the tart and brilliant traditional turkey relish. "Swedish lingonberries would be wonderful," said Ann Seranne lormer editor of Gourmet Magazine, 'if you can get them," "A lot of people love to have sauerkraut with turkey," said Katherin Pinkerlon, author 'Cooking Anoat." Calls It Tragic "But isn't it tragic. My family loves cranberry whole berry jelly." "Spiced peaches, plums nectarines, any spiced or pickled fruit," suggested Claude C. Philippe, long of the Waldorf, now executive consultant to the Zeckendorf Hofels Corp.

Most had second thoughts as should think sour cherries would make a wonderful relish, and good color, too," said Miss Seranne. "It might be fun to candy them. Cook very slowly in syrup for a couple of hours. "Or poach apple slices in syrup with vanilla. You could add some cinnamon candy Currants "Bpsl 01 All" Mrs.

Pinkerton liked lingonber- ries, loo, or pineapple. "People who like lhat rav. cranberry relish put through the grinder could substitute pineapple and add mandarin oranges and a liltle ginger," she suggested. "Out in Canada and Minnesota there's a wild high-bush cranberry that's perfectly Mrs. Pinkerton said.

"I don't know it there are any on the market, but I'd rather have thai 'on the safe side" and refrain rem buying the berries fresh, rozen or canned. Charges Headline Hunting The industry immediately accused the governmenl of making inflammatory statement and leadline hunting. Cnrlcton I. icketl, the executive director of Massachusetts Farm Bureau federation, sent a telegram to President Eisenhower stating that flemming "ought to he fired." Ambrose E. Stevens, executive ce president and general manager of Ocean Spray Cranberries, which represents about -75 per cent of the nation's growers, said he would hold a news con- erence to answer the government's claims and assure house- vives there is no danger in using )resent supplies of cranberries.

Flemming said government inspectors found that cranberries 'rom the 1958-59 crop grown in he northsvest were coated with a residue of the weed killer amino- riazole. He said it had been ascertained that the chemical would cause cancer in the thyroids of rats. Until a procedure is worked out the government and industni 'or removing the contaminated iroduct, the public would be "on he safe side" to refrain from buying cranberries, Flemming said. His Berries Untainted Stevens said the industry al ready had acted to keep any sus pccted berries from getting fo the market. He said that to the best of his knowledge all cranberries marketed by his firm are Untainted by any dangerous substance.

Cranberry growers and state of 'icials in Massachusetts, which accounts for 65 per cent of the nation's supply, were quick to assure housewives it was safe to purchase the berries. George A. Michael, director of stale food and drug division of the Health Deparlment flatly denied that Massachusetts cran- iprrie. 1 were contaminated with be chemical found on berries erown in Washington and Oregon. "Housewives who have served cranberry sauce to their families recent weeks should not be concerned," he said.

Dr. Edwin B. Astwood, senior physician at New England Center lospital branded Ihe Flemming "a bunch of nonsense." He said traces of the chemical found the western berries "boils lown fo about one drop In a railroad tank car fhan anything. "Or what about wild gooseberry jam? That has a tang. "Or currants.

Maybe that's the best of all. I think maybe IV just go buy the very best currant 3'eIIy I could buy and let go at that." TO REST WASHINGTON (UPI) Senate P.epublican Leader Everett M. Dirksen (111.) planned lo leave Washington today for several weeks of rest in Florida. DON PF.DKO hilo the news room puffed op like porter pigeon. "Scfior Don Pedro bu become the sponsor tlw Bluetnwn Zonla lodge," said the Don, "Thai ought lo kill Ihe whole movement," said the City Edl- lor.

"Confidentially," MM Jon, "Senor Don Pe(e has nol men I Ion nt the Idea to F.nrho, hot the. Widow Rnfz haf offered to a dish of menu- do fn glare fnr (he organization- meeting. Adkx." AlHf irff hf WMrf H'ti-Hlv. drop nexl year fo Ihe lowest point since M2. The fo a by department economists could mean double trouble for the Eisenhower administration and Republican candidates.

Another year of sagging farm income could do serious damage to GOP prospects in the Midwest and Great Plains where farm income often is an important po litical Issue. Reduced farm in come since 195.1 has helped produce Democratic gains in those areas. The second effect of falling prices lies In the field of farm legislation. Agriculture Secretary Ezra T. Benson plans to ask Con gress again next year for author.

Sty to cut price supports for ma jor crops including wheat, tobac co, anij peanuts. With farm in come (ailing, congressional resist ance to Benson's program migh stiffen. Agriculture Department ccon omtsts estimated that net farm income for 1959 would he abou $11,200,000,000, dotvn 15 per cen from 1958 and close to the lowes level recorded during Ihe Risen hower administration. For I960, Ihe predlclec another decline, perhaps abou half us great as the drop from 19SS to 1959. This Would brln? farm income for 1960 down to about lowes anv if nee EMI.

UF City Drive Tonight Daniel Sends Up Every drop in the bucket is a help Brownsville Boy Scouts and high school students will assemble at the high school at 4 p. m. today to start the 5 p. m. city-wide canvass for United Fund donations.

Demonstrating the "drop in a bucket" theme of the door-to-door canvass are, left to right, Caroline Sweeney, John Vandever, Steve Walker, Jack Burnett and Bert Whisenant, representatives of the high school and Scouts. UF Drive Chairman Gene Hurt reminded residents today that "every little drop in the bucket helps and it takes a lot of drops to fill the United Fund bucket." Actually, the volunteer solicitors will cany milk cartons donated by Hygei.a and decorated with the famous "red feather" of United Fund. "Be nice to our chil- drcn," said Hurt, "and if you are unable to give to United Fund, at least give the children a smile." Farm Income For I960 Js T)ue Big Drop WASHINGTON (UPI)--The Agriculture Department predicted today lhat net farm income might ed ship which still contains tiiou- Houston's Channel Is Blocked Off HOUSTON' (UPI)--Danger created by gasoline still seeping from the burned- out (anker A Virginia will keep the upper sec- ion of the Houston Ship Channel closed for several days. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr.

R. J. Evans, who announced the con- inued restrictions on ship traffic, vas dangerous. "We're just sitting on a lighted dynamite keg," Ui poll captain said. He warned all plants and manufacturing concerns in the area of where the ship burned not to twrmit any open fires for fear tliat they would touch off another fire.

Kiglif frallcs Keporfd Firemen still maintained a 'death watch" over the blacken- Actor Gets Stiff Penitentiary Jolt BRACKETTVJLLE, Tex. (UP!) --Aclor Chester Harvey Smith, 32,1 faces a 30-year prison sentence Tor the knife slajing ot a blonde actress who received her "big jreak" from, movie star-producer John Wayne just before fhe murder. pleaded guilty Monday to he Oct. 11 murder of Ln.lean Ethridge, 27, and Judge Roger Thurman read -the sentence that lad previously been agreed upon sands of barrels of gasoline and heating fuels, The death toll from the big fire rose to eight Monday when Houston fireman H. D.

Chandler slipped on the slippery foamite- covered deck ot the ship and fell into a hold partially filled with oil and gasoline. He drowned in he oily mixture. Five seamen on a tug lhat was tied up next lo Ihe slricken tanker, meantime, told Coast Guard officials al Port Arthur (hat Ihe tire w-as touched by a big pool of fire swept upstream from the middle of the shin channel. L. G.

Hodges, captain of the tug Pan VI, and four crewmen all save sworn slatemenls saying Ihe fire which raged aboard the i docked al the Hess Terminal Sunday had nol started in the immediate area of the vessel. Casts off T.Inr.s Hodges said he watched in horror a the raging pool of fiery gasoline surged toward the tanker and barge which his tug hat' brought there to unload. He said he cast off his lines as the lire approached and left the area. Seven crewmen on Ihe Ion tanker died In the fire which burned out of control for IX hours. Firemen said the 20,00 ton ves sel was still so 'ot that several thousands barrels of unburncd oil and gasoline in the ship were "boiling like greaw in a hot try' Weed Offense Sends Man To State Prison Carlos Gonzalez Hernandez ol Brownsville has been sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary for possession of marihuana.

Hernandez, 30, was found guilty by a 138th District Court jury. Hernandez is expected to appeal the verdict. The jury deliberated about 25 minutes before returning its verdict. Hernandez was a In Brownsville last year. He was indicted in Jan.

1959. The main witness for the slate was R. E. Scholl of (he Texas narcolics division. He testilied fhat he came here at the request of Ilic city police in Scholl stated (hat he met Hernandez at a local pool hall, He (old (he jury lhal he purchased three a i a a cigarcts from ffemanrlez In Brownsville.

No Bids Made On Building County officials salrl today no bids have been received for Ihe county building at San Benito The branch building at San lien Ito Is up for sale with Ihe funds (o be used toward construction of another structure on a tract of land between Harlingen and San Benito. Ernest Hocttor of San Bcnllo has offered the county live acres lor Ihe building site providing an olher five acres are purchased by Ihe county. The county agreed lo an option en Hectlor'j proposal which oirt i India Will Reject Red China Claim NEW DELHI (UP!) The Indian government will reject Chinese Communist Premier Chou En-lai's latest claims on Indian territory and will refuse lo withdraw her troops from border areas, informed sources prediclet Pilots Die In Crashes GREAT FALLS, Mont. Air Force fliers were killed nci (wo parachuted to safety in he separate crnshes of three FS9 Scorpion jet intcrccplors enrly today In a Montana blinard, the Air Force here reported. Two of the two-seater planes crashed while attempting to make emergency landings in the storm at Lcwislown, about 75 miles southeast here.

The pilot and radar observer of one bailed out and apparently were unhurt. The crew of Die olher died In the laming wreckage. The (bird plane crashed about 10 miles south of Grent Falls. two-man crew also perished. The fliers who balled out safely were identified as Cupt.

John Bwtner. 31 of Bluefielrt, W. ind LI. James Johnson, 27, of C.rocsbcck, stationed at Malmslrom AFB here. The Air Force identified the dead as follows: First LI.

James E. Cypher, 25. of Board Camp, whose wife, Joy, and four children live in real Falls. First Lt. Ronald D.

Ilcmdy, 23, of Frederick, whose wife, Patricia, lives in Great Falls. First Lt. Charles D. Daniels, 27, of Hayward, whose wile, Darlycn, and tour children live ir Great Falls. First Lt.

Eugene Murtha, 23 of New York City, whose wife Helen Ann, lives In Great Falls Cypher died in ttv crnsh near Great Falls. Daniel, and Murtha were aboard one Ule planes that crashed near Lew ialown. Local aulhorlfles 5a air policemen, carrying rifles with fixe bayonets, throw ti tight securilj ring around the wreckage of th two planes near Leu'istown, The two craft crushed Iwo Ic flii-ee miles apart. witness suit Ihe wreckage In each case wns scattered aver four or- five acres City Duties Are Combined Under Jasso Kanion Jasso has been named superintendent of the city's wge, Irtish and brush collection department, City Manager Gene "allin announced lorlay. Gallin said he had combined the garbage, (rash and brush departments.

The cily manager said Uie combined operations will also mean a saving to the city. Jasso and Gal- Trial On Funds Switch SAN ANTONIO (UP1) Gov. Price Daniel today ested Texas farmers for their view on using farm to nnrkot road money for educational purposes--primarily a teachers' pay raise. Daniel told the Texas Farm Bureau convention that he farm to market road program should be transferred rom the general revenue and then a one cent today. Tim government position was are working out a revised defense and prosecuting attorneys.

Defense attorney Fred Semaan said Smith entered the plea order not to damage the dead voman's reputation. Two Witnesses Cnllcd She crumpled to Smilh's feet muttering "I love you" in the louse where she lived with Smith and three other men, aTl of a repertory acting troupe. A Butcher knife was jablied into her just below the breastbone. 3rackettville Peace Justice Albert Postel told the jury of nine women and three men, Poslel was one of two witnesses called simply to establish (hat murder had been committed. The other testimony came from Gilliland.

assistant manager of the Gateway Hotel at Bracketlville, who saw the killing. Wayne, in the area filming his Bntjae Productions movie "The Alamo" was nol called to testify. He did give testimony In a pre- wninary hearing earlier. The hearing was secrel. The only representative of Datjac at the trial ivas vice president James Hena-! ghan Actress Planner! Move i llu i Smith said he slabbed Missions, and' a' linock'''ctown a arlolh where it is most'need- asoline tax increase should be nactccl to finance the program.

He said (hat when (he lempo- ary 21-month increase in the fcd- ral gasoline tax expires "Texas lould pick up this extra cent for ital imnrovcmenls fn highways nd education." "If we do not use this (ax ource the Icdersl government 'ill be more likely fo continue it Her 21 months," Daniel warned." General Fund Deficit He said the stale should enact he one-cent tax effective the date federal expiration. He said the Colson Briscoe "U'm to market, road program hould be financed in the future rom the additional one cent tax nslead ol continuing to lake 15 nillion dollars each year from he general revenue fund. "The farm to market program will always be In danger as long as it Is financed from the general "und," Daniel said. The genera und now shows a 40 million dollar deficit. Daniel also said lhat the one fourth of the gasoline tax mcmej that is earmarked for- school use should, not be rotunded to non highway gasoline users.

"I believe Ihe tarmcrs ranchers of Texas have the pa triotism and statesmanship give up ttaf small share of th refunds which otherwise would la public schools," he said. Daniel has been under pressure from (lie Stale Teachers Assn. call a fourth special session ii January to enact a teachers pay and other recommendations of Ihe Hafe-AiWn study commit ee on education. Ho pointed out to farm bureau Members lhat a one cent gaso- Ine increase would bring In .15 Million dollars year, of which ilionl nine million would be car- Marked for education sot forth in a resolution adoptee today by the working commillec of the ruling Congress Party which met with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for two hours. It said the government cannot tolerate aggression and called on the people for unity.

It appeared likely Nehru would accept Oiou's call for talks on (lie worsening relations between the two countries. Today's resolution recalled India's desire "peaceful relations" with neighbors and it was her policy schedule of the garlmge collection route in order to give "better ser- "We are working on this plan and we will publish Ihe schedule and routes as soon as they are complete," a i said. Previously, the garbage, brush and trash departments were under separate supervision. Gatlin also announced that "a coflce room" is being made available at i hall for employes. This will eliminate employes going outside the building for coffee.

The city manager said the coffee room will also make the em- ployes available any time need- New Attempt To End Poll Tax Is Made HOUSTON A concerted drive lo abolish the poll tax was announced today by five of the slate's Democratic party lenders, some of whom have been political' enemies for yenrs. The drive places the heaviest attack in history on the poll tax which has been a requirement for voting In Texas since 1902. It has the blessings of Sens. Lyndon Johnson and Ralph Yarborough, Speaker of (he Sam Rayburn. and Democralic National Committee members Mrs.

n. D. Randolph of Housfon and Byron Skcllon of Temple. Thus (he two major factions of the Texas Democratic parly -file liberal-labor anrt the conservative elements--are joining hands in Ihe move to abolish Ihe poll tax In Texas. Texas Is one of only five slafcs Job Crosby Stabbed By SisEsposa HOLLYWOOD (UPI) Bob Vosby, whosa fame has been rraned the shadow oi hla rather Bing, moved in the un- spotlight of domestic tiou- lo today.

Both Crosby and his wife, June, ly the bedroom battle in which was slabbed twice and she re- cived a broken rib has ended heir marriage. Crosby, 16. and his wife fought violently lasl Saturday night, Mrs, Crosby, slender red-haired ex- inger said. The couple separated alter the altercation, and, according to Mrs. Crosby, there will be no attempt at reconciliation.

The 39-year-old mother four children told United Presi International: "Bob came home hi a violent mood. He had been drinking and wanted to fight with somebody. I Siccss ft made him madder when I refused fo get out of bed or fo his anger." Daughter Enters Room During the argument daughter uni-Malia 8 entered the room. "Bob said I needed a bearing which he Rave me. Then I icked up the letter opener and he tussle went on.

I jabbed him Ihe shoulder. I thought It would care him ami make him run way. But It didn't." According (o police, Crosby was lalibed once in the left shoulder i'l once in (lie left forearm. Police Chief Clinton Anderson lid (he hand-leader wns treated the a i physician after rosby related he had been hurt an automobile accident. Mrs.

Crnsby reported she su(. 'red a brolted rib, a cut on he? irehead. a quarter-Inch gash on er shin. She said her husband spent tha (vnnlnder of the night at his brother Ding's home. Crosby safd the entire Incident was "regrettable." "All I did was take the letter oiicner away from her, and left the house" he said.

"I never ruck her. I never knocked her to the floor. I inlended no harm, hut 1 had to use force to the opener away. "I wasn't badly hurt, but I could have been." nrilovcs MnrrLixe EndeJ Crosby said he thought their marriage, was over. "1 can never return to live with her after (his.

She hysterical. Personally I think there was too much furor over the incident." The Crosby marriage has Elhridge because he was Jealous of her opportunity for an expanded acting part In Wayne's movie. The actress planned to move from liic Imuse where she and the rest of tle troupe lived in order to be closer to "The Alamo" movie set. Semaan said lh.it if Ihe trial had continued, he would have been fororrl to bring out details' of the relationship between Smith and Miss Elliridgp. "We all know that she Is dead and gone and nobody regrets if nnre than my client," Semaan told the jury.

Noon Cotton United New York: Dee. 32.62, down March unchanged. New Orleans: Un- mioled. iv.o mi predicted al a 0(J convention which Raincoats May Conic In Handy out fight was predicted at a nn-l ll Mn said. tional party opened today in Meenit Faction Supporls N'elim One faction of the Communist Pally strongly supports Nehru and wants the parly to proclaim publicly its supfwr! for the Mac- Coals and raincoats will remain Mahon Line as a frontier be-j lne Picture as far as the wealh- twcen India and China.

A 1 forecast goes particularly group which controls Ihe a 0 Thursday, was Kecking a compromise- The weather bureau predicled "Stalinist" group a full siinporlj consld1crable cloudiness and wairn- to Peiping. er (otla y. 'oniglii and Wednesday. There was no indication whcn a chance lor a few showers Nehni would reply In Chon's of- Wednesday night. banker, Texas! tant comparisons' between Clubs member anrt longtime sun-P 0 nn 'l porters of bolh Johnson and Yar-, borough, heads up the drive as slate organizer.

Banks And Sonic Offices Are To Close Wednesday Local hanks, federal offices Anil snnip. county and slate nt- were a source ot embarrassment and frustration to Bob. The couple's daughter Cathy vas hospitalized last month suf- 'eriruc a nervous breakdown Mri. Crosby said she thought the hos- pilalizalion of their daughter had been preying on his mind." fer published Monday of a personal conference and a 24-milej wide buffer zone through the dis-: puted areas but from all indications India would oppase Ihe buffer zone idea. TRAFFIC DEATHS INCREASE LONDON (UPI) British tral- lic deaths Increased In September compared to the same rnonlh In 1958, it was reported today.

The outlook for Thursday Is partly cloudy to cloudy and cooler late Thursday i scattered showers accompanying a cool air' mass from the north. Winds will be gentle lo moder- ale south-easterly becoming moderate to fresh on Wednesday. Temperatures are expected lo range from 6-1 to 76 along the coast, BO to 8-1 In Mid-Valley, and 56 to 86 in Rio Grande City area. New York: Dec. 30.42, down There were 568 persons'killed; Brownsville's high temperature a Unquoted.

N'ew Orleans: Uri- Ihis September and 502 last year. Most of Ihe dead were motorcyclists or on was 73 degrees with tba low reported Monday night 51 degrees. will fie closed Wnilnr.silny In nbscrvancn of Atl Veterans City hull will be open itllh Ihe offlco plus district and connty courts which are currently holding (rials. Tho Herald will publish Us regular Wednesday edition. A breakfast will bo held at the American Legion Mill Ui Fnrt Brown In observance itf All Veterans T)ay.

Commmuler Maroeln Mann Sflld brp.ilifa.sl will he nl 7 a.m. Col. n. Sheppcrd will be Ihfl main mKakfr. Local Firemen To Be Honored Five members of the Brownsville Fire Department will re.

ceive special badges tor 25 or more service, Chief Joo Caro announced today. A ceremony honoring the liremon will probably be held later this month or in December Chief Caro The special badges will go to LI. Severo Ramirez, 33 yean service; Asst. Chief Eugenlo Camarillo and Capt. Waller Ueck, 31 years; Asst.

Chief Tony Gar- years, and Capt P. Lor4tDrla, 25.

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