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THE INDIAN AFO LIS STAR -SUNDAY. SETTEMHEK 13, 1953 I itnesses ere Fen.iamin Kit low and Joseph Jack K'nrn I feder, both also from Nevv Ministers Deny Red Activities Demos Urged On Eve OS Rally To Bare Loyally Pledge Woes r.lGE 2 SEC. 2 Ike Appoints Housing Study Advisory Unit set down in religion rights." exercie the bill oi Vo: k. I Johnson said the scheme to (switch from frontal assaults I boring from within against i religion was "successful beyonrl fr It.K IU I Ill JL f. 4 f.

1 A i' tv a hi i i) iiibiii i ii in the hearing transcript as "The Red Dean of the Communist Party in the Religious Field." said in New York: 'I am not and never have been a member of any political party." Ward, former professor of I'nion Theological Seminary, accused the committee of arousing resentment by its actions "from all persons concerned with maintaining the freedom of speech, press, assembly and the Washington fAPt Newly, unveiled congressional testimony of a "highly successful" plot to plant hundreds of Reds among the I'nited States cWgv has brought a flow of denials from ministers named as Communist agents, dupes and pawns. Not all of the clergymen were reached for comment on the testimony, tken at secret healings in Now York last July and made public Friday by the House un-Amei ieau Activities Committee. But Harry F. Ward, described THE "RED DEAN" riescrrp-tion of Ward was made by-Manning Johnson of New York, one of three witnesses who said they were former Communists who had seen successful examples of Red infiltration of the clergy. Johnson was a member of the National Negro Commission of the Communist Party national committee for about five years ending in 1940.

The two other even Communist expectations. Among those named were th Rev. Irwin St. John Tucker, who commented at Chicago that he was a longtime Republican and a bitter foe of communism, and Dr. William B.

Spofford who declared at Tunkhannock, that he is a Christian minister and has never been a Communist Party member. rcnver I AP President P.is-enhower yesterday set up ft 21-nii'mher committee te- advise him on housing policy, inrludiiiK shim clearance rnd public low-rent hoiisinE pro-pi sms. The TVesident created the ad- lsory cnmmitlce by executive cxlir nil called for a review am anal.vsis el present Federal pmcrams in the overall honsinc lie Id. Kisenhovv er acted a Paul C. Hoffman railed at the summer White House and expressed be 0 Jiit that Kisenhou er is highly popular with the nation's vvoik rrs despite Martin ilurkin's res- Jpiiatjon as secietary of labor.

IV fKHATINf; the hmnmc committee, made of repre urntativrs of all segments of the I'll Mine, field hnth industry nd labor Kisrnhovvrr railed i th unit tn "outline niore OF HOME CI I Jail sforet I THINGS 4 i mi iiir nuiivr ira i i hor an odds and Mt UMmn? nt," Sd e'c. items, ,0 make 7," aa scorn SAYS; "ECONOMY CAN SELL FOR LESS BECAUSE IT IS THE OUTLET STORE FOR INDIANA'S LARGEST CHAIN OF HOME FURNISHING STORES." Former President Harry S. Truman and hi family are greeted at Pennsylvania Station yesterday as they arrived to attend the Democratic Party's biggest rally since the 1952 national convention. Shown are Jacob Arvey, Illinois national committeeman; Richard Daley, Cook County chairmon; Truman, Mrs. Truman, Margaret Truman and National Chairman Stephen A.

Mitchell. (AP Wirephoto) SAVE 40 bfre P'ible and economical and effective means f. i improving the housing ron-rV ons of our people." Hoffman, former chief of the pov i i nmrnt 's foreign aid pro-pram and a campaign adviser to V.i nhow er, spent about an hour and a half at the Prosi-ricnt's vacation headquarters at iy Air orce Hasp. Hoffman described his isit purely social and repeated that he is not interested in taking a Federal job. He said he told Kisenhouer more than a ear ago he was not in a position to do o.

A ropnitor a'-kod Hoffman vhetber he lelt the admuustra-t -on had been hurt, so far as the support of lalmr is con Chicago AP) Stephen A. Mitchell, Democratic national chairman, said yesterday he will welcome full discussion of the 8M next convention, but added that debate now could lead to peace. "Let's not try to put it on the hack of the stove," he said. "Let's get the opinions of the people. Mav he the -people who are eoneei ned will have some solution some variation." Former President Harry Truman, chipper and smiling, led lovalty pledge'' issue at this 1 week's party rally in the hope that debate ill point the ay to settlement of differences.

y- -n 4 0k cerned, as a result of Durkin'a re. ignation. In quitting Thurs-d ru: in contended the administration had run out on pledges' to amend the Taft-Hartley Law. Ra.vhuin plan to get together at lunch today. The pattern of the two-day round of sessionsand the future strategy of the party may be determined during the huddle.

While Pilehell spoke of the South in a conciliatory vein at his new conference, his remarks about a couple of Texas party leaders definitely were stern. i A REPOHTER recalled that Mitchell had said Governor James F. Byrnes of South Carolina had "read himself out of the party," and asked if Governor Allan Shivers of Texas had done likewise. "You'll have to ask him," Mitchell replied. Shivers, who supported Dm ight D.

Eisenhower in last ear's election, in a speech in Texas Friday warned national leaders the partv mav lose Southern objection to the pledge is expected to be spelled out. Mitchell was asked about the "controversy" at a news conference. "I'm doinR all I can to encourage discussion," he replied. "I think any problem, or point of difference, will move toward si lution if the people concerned think about it and talk about the parade of party chieftains diving for the sessions tomorrow and Tuesday. UK AND HIS WIFE and daughter Margaret were greeted by about two dozen party mcm-beit! who applauded when they stepped off a train.

Truman was asked what role he will play in the party conference. "Jusf the role of a Democrat," I THINK the appeal the rresident has had has been largely an appeal to the workers," Hoffman said. "I don't think there hax been any clnngo in that sentiment." He added that in his opinion it." THE PI.EDt.E, put through at enhower is highly popular 1 -t I I I Bo I for oi 1 a loch 14 Vcl fin ho replied with a grin. He declined to comment on (lie resignation of Martin P. Diirkin, a fellow Democrat, as 'ing the workers.

Meanwhile, there were these Texas apfiin if they insist on purring dissenting s. The Texas governor one of a number of southerners who are not coming to the rally main UK; convention, was a watered-down compromise. It required delegates to pledge their aid to (ting the parly's nominees on state tickets under the Democratic label. Mitchell said the discussions will "start with the a transcript of convention proceedings. He stated that any change In the rules will be up to the Secretary of Labor in the Eisenhower cabinet.

Truman has a spot as one of the top speakers at the $I0O-a-plate dinner tomorrow night, and ho is expected to sit in on some of the policy conferences. The former President, Mitchell, Adlai Stevenson, the IO02 presidential candidate, and House Minority Leader Sam VALUES TO $19.95 FROM GROUP OF TABLES AND FLOOR LAMPS 9x12 RUGS SCROLL PATTERN IN CHOICE OF COLORS tained loyalty should not he enforced and the party should earn the loyalty of its members. "It's always good for a doctor to take his own medicine," Mitchell commented. Mitchell also was asked If he considered Wright Morrow the fitlvr developments at the summer White House: 1. Mm ray Snyder, assistant press secretary, defined comment on Washington roiwts lhat Gov.

Alfred Drineoll of New JcrNry and CTJarence Manion, former Dean of Notre Pame'a Law School, are amonj; men Eisenhower is considering tor secretary of lattor. TIIK rilESIDKNT set tip a 21-memher advisory committee on government housing policies and programs 3. The Fresident chose Wiley T. Buchanan Washington. capital investment executive, to be minister to Luxembourg, succeeding Mrs.

Perle Mesta of party-giving fame. Mrs. Mesta, who was a pointed by former President Truman, lias resigned. Red Cross Wants Disaster Volunteers Office of Civil A major recruiting program, VWWMMMWHMaY Marion County Defense. aimed at rallying more than national committeeman of Texas.

"He Is not a member of the national committee," Mitchell said. "He sent me a notice of his resignation. He'll have lo be e-elected by Ihe state committee." MITCHELL, as evidence of 'southern lojalfy, said that the Virginia executive committee had voted to meet that state's quota in the party's operating budget, and that. Alabama had come through with SIO.OOO. 1,800 llnosiers as emergency volunteers in the event of a major disaster, is being launched this month by the In dianapolis Red Cross, MEN" AND VOMEV answering the call to the classroom will serve on an emergency basis only, Hadley pointed out.

Both home nursing and first aid will be stressed in the classroom sessions, Hadley said. Studenls will learn how to improvise with whatever equipment is at hand, according to the chapter chairman. This could involve fashioning cardboard cartons into bed trays and foot rests and shaping newspapers into bedroom slippers and disposal bags. KKD CROSS first-aiders will become proficient in prolonging life until a doctor can be dispatched to the scene, in addition to whittling splints out of broom handles and making tourniquets from pencils. Persons interested in learning, free of charge, how to lend a helping band in the saving of a life, are asked to call LI ncoln 1411.

sJpn2i I $36 I I 9 39 I h.i'- liu'' ntf fe In addition, "regular" volunteers are needed urgently to carry on the local chapter's day-to-day services, Harlan J. Hadley, chapter chairman, said. "THIS MAI1KS the first time in the local chapter's existence that we've inaugurated a program to train so many people in disaster readiness," Hadley said. Should such a holocaust as a tornado or atomic bomb blast bring havoc and destruction to Marion County, a virtual army of medical men and women, and their aides, would be stationed at each of 11!) treatment stations throughout the county. The emergency stations are pinpointed in each of eight sectors throughout the county and will be under the direction, in the event of a disaster, of the Ho said Governor Gordon Persons of Alabama had sent word he will nftt attend the rally because of legislative business.

Mitchell was asked if there is any chance that a new national chairman will be named at the gathering. "There will be plenty of opportunity," he responded. "Anybody who wants to raise the question can do so." Truman was met at the station by Mitchell and three Illinois leaders- National Committeeman Jacob M. Arvey, State Chairman James A. Ronan and Richard Daley, Cook County (Chicago) chairman.

Famous SPEED QUEENS) WASHER Famous Sun Ray Cfl ffQ GAS RANGE 1 Wi Regular $139.95 I Kisenhovver named Alliert M. Cole, chief of the Housing and Home Finance Agency, to head Ihe new Housing Advisory Committee. Tlio President cailed for review of housing problems, with study emphasis on the role the Federal povernnvnt should play in solving them. IV ADDITION to being questioned about labor's reaction to the Iitirkin resignation, Hoffman was asked about the gov-rmment's foreign aid program, which he headed during the Truman administration. A rejKirter wanted to know vhetber Hoffman agreed with Harold K.

Stassen, the present foieign aid director, that such aid can be cut drastically per-haps almost eliminated after next year. Hoffman replied lie wasn't currently familiar with the economies of the various nations leceivmg American aid. hut he added: "I have never frit that we should send a single American dollar abroad except in the interests of Amei ica." HE SAID UK ItEI.IEES that aid which has been sent abroad has "paid off." He cited Western Germany as an example and said that so far as the overall picture is concerned: "We'd have spent tens of billions of dollars more on defense if we had had to go it e'ii)e." Eisenhower let I his otiice in for another round golf at Cheirv Country Club with Viiv-Piesidont Nixon. The Vice-P; esident is in Denver ft round of contei ences ith Eisennowrr piepaiatory to leaving te t'ni'ed States Oct. on a ven-riav tour of the Far East.

Eight Sororities Pledge 100 As Hutler Hush Week Ends Koss (iris Indiana Christian 1'nsition Kobert C. Tvoss. Itijfi Hinesley Avenue, lias leen elected fi eld The conclusion of formal rush week at Hutler I'niversity last night saw 100 girls pledged to eight national sororities. The and pledges arc: secretary of the Indiana i a Endeavor A i at ion, Trav is i Evansville, association, president, announced esterda A graduate of North est Christian College. Eugene.

Ross will speak at allies Barbara Sippel, Beverly Trudgen and PHiabeth Ann Williams, all of Indianapolis; Barbara Beery, Frankfort; Jane Engeler, New Augusta: Elizabeth Anne Fleming, New Castle; Grace Goodwin, Frankfort; Shirley Ann Henry. Ligonicr, and Janie Lowe. Zionsville. Kappa Kappa Gamma Sue Burris. Kathleen Craig, Betty Joan Hart man, Sandra Knotts, Judy McCain.

Judy Rinehart. Martha Sue Sandeis. Charlene Smock. Patricia Trunick. Sally Jo Turner and Carolyn Wilson, all of Indianapolis; Alice Sandra Brisw alter, Columbus.

Nancy Iee Hammer, Farmland; Alpha Chi Omega Patricia Honor, Barbara Brant ner. Alma Fitgerald. Cvnthia Harry man, Maijoiic Hovcv, Patti Kellcy, Jean McCartney, Janet Saw-xcrs. Kay Slorp. Bi tty Timber and Kay White, all ot Indianapolis, and Martha Jane Dctamore, Marion, and tlreta Livingston.

Anderson Delta Delta Delta Donna Alexander. Norma Aplev. Karen ukm Mfe- te-c 4 RO and meetings. Johnson. Craw fords- Gailey, Joanne Craig.

Jov oeh Genev iev villc: N'ancv Jane Miller. St. organize new groups and assist in counseling and program planning in his new position. Former xouth director of St. Johns Christian Church.

Portland. Ore he is an ordmed Christian minister and rui Tenth-is attending the Hutler I'ni-versitv School of Religion. evv lierrv Dianne Schleicher, Martha Shortndge. Nancy Tan-Si l'e and Patricia Watson, all of Indianapolis: Dianno Pattison, Carmel: Sarah Snvder. Roekv River.

O. and Eleanor Troy. I I vita Gamma Phxlhs Bra-nii r. Joan Eud.uk. Barbara Caldwell, Lu Ellen Pea ringer.

Vivian I.arson. Myra Jo Melton. Jean Ann 1 1. Louise Schueker. Sue Tailvtt.

Janet Wellington and Beverly Wheat-lev all of Indianaivdis: Karin Louis; Mary Sue Weisner. Greenshurg. and C. Suzanne Wilson. Ci awfoi dsv ille.

Pi Beta Phi -Blanche Julie Farris, Nancy Fleming. Ann Hcrshe, JoAnnc Niehaus, Paula Silhcrman, Judith Silencer and Kathryn West, all of Indianapolis: Linda Barrett. W. Ijifayette: Barbara Boles. Elkhart: Barbara Hofherr.

Peoria. Janet Carol Johnson. Plain-tield; Suanne Lucas. Franklin: Sandra McCarthy. New Castle: Oilkl Slr fr l4ianm' l.rtl rtnl -hinf Ckmla AlI2SliitrMen ToHnMIHcl List Two fiin.cn (mni Indiana were added veslerday lo a list of servicemen believed captured by the ds in Korea but not included in the recent prisoner of war exchange.

They are Sgf. P.obert L. Ross, husband of Mrs Patricia A. Ross. MO Middle Drive.

Woodruff riace. and Sgt Norman G. Davis, son of Mrs. Bes-ie J. Failowcll, llvmeia.

They bring to 13 ttte number Indiana men listed in the category by the Defense STORE OPEN MONDAY 'TIL a 1 y. Anderson; Mills. Anderson and Bickel. Mishawaka: 1 Patricia Anne IVnle. Anderson: tdileen Marilyn Travelers Given Dinner An 'Scruloff The 32 Indiana 4-H Club members leaving for an Eastern tour todiy were given a send-off last night at a dinner in the Warren Hotel.

Awarded the trips on the basis of their achievements in I II Club woik. Uie out lis will viMt Washington. DC. Atlantic Philadelphia, Valley Forge andn Gettysburg. They will ic-turn to Indianapolis Sept.

19. Stark Wetj-cl A- Co. Indianapolis, and the Purdue I'm-versify agrieultuial service aie sponsoring the tup. McMuIlen. Der; Nancy erts.A!ma.

Diane maker. Greencast'e. and Rob- Joanne Spivey. New Augusta. Shoe- Trianon Bonnie Batr.

Rose-Helen mary Dudziak and Ronna Se- oust, all of Indianapolis. Zeta Tau Alpha E. Diane Yates. Indianapolis; Fafneia Alexander, Marion: Mary Ellen Patterson. ShelbyuHe.

and Par-Icne Steves, Andcison. Tozier. Noblesville. Kappa Alpha Theta Donna Andre, Susan Babcock, Sara Dvrns. Katherire Ferriday, Sarah Ann Jones.

Sharon Marlowe, Nancy Aljce Silver, I.