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ii ii in" 1 1 -x. i lj iiv i in hi i hi ill Unity tatesmen 6,000 See Willis Inaugurated Governor -Amid Fanfare Lay Pistols Down, Subsidy Foes Told Byrnes Says They Must Help Hold Reach Accord Against Inflation On War, Peace Government Line From WIr Washington, Dec. 7. War Mobilization Director James F. Byrnes demanded tonight that the foes of President Roosevelt's subsidy program lay aside their "political pistols" and help" the Government hold the antiinf lation line "so we will not lose the peace while our boys win the war." Parading Republicans Jibe At Retiring Democrats; New Executive Urges Unity By ALLAN M.

TROUT The CeurUr-Jaarnal Frankfort Barcaa. Frankfort, Dec. 7. Simeon S. Willis, Ashland jurist, was inaugurated the forty-ninth Governor of Kentucky at 12:30 pjn.

today, amid the fanfare of political pageantry and the sober thoughts of a people at war. i) it Roosevelt and Churchill Confer With President Inonu For Three Days In Cairo From Cable Dispatches. Cairo, Dec. 7. President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill announced tonight the conclusion of a three-day conference here with President Ismet Inonu of Turkey in which they studied the general political situation, "examined at length the policy to be followed" and found that their nations are bound by "the closest unity." The "firm friendship" between strategic Turkey and the Soviet Union, which was represented at most of the sessions, also was attested to in a joint communique on the parley, a significant sequel to the Cairo and Teheran conferences in which Roosevelt and Churchill mapped the war around the world with Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and Premier Stalin.

Declare Friendship Is Demonstrated The immediate reaction in Cairo tonight was that a full-scale Allied Balkans campaign now is planned with the assurance that Turkey would co-operate directly or in some degree facilitate a drive against this back door to Hitler's Europe. The conference was held December 4, 5 and with Foreign Secretaries Anthony Eden and Numan Menemencioglu sitting in with the principals for Britain and Turkey, and Harry Hopkins, President Roosevelt's personal adviser, joining in on the American side. The Soviet Ambassador to Turkey, Sergei A. Vinogradov, also joined in most sessions. "Participation in this confer- ence of the head of the Turkish state, in response to the cordial 8 lClllIlgi)IoriOtOI10lls; invitation addressed to him by the Il United States, British and Soviet 1 1Jeat Deadline Governments, bears striking testi- London.

Dec. 7 (U.R)-Informa- Tlliu.Sn,Xh h1 tion concerning the momentous ance which unites Great Britain Allied conferences in the Middle and Turkey and to again was' released prema-furkSneonandrnn turely tonight when the Berlin iArmHS! radio "Ported that the Turkish ffijfn AT Snt ef new" acncy announced the news Union, the joint communique of tne latest Cairo meeting at least two hours before the official "Presidents Roosevelt and deadline. i Fheta. WILLIS STARTS TO WORK Kentucky's new chief executive begins his official duties by signing some papers. Robinson Describes Spree On Kidnap Money Tells of Giving Mother $4,000 At St.

Louis; Admits 'About 3 Transcontinental Trips Dispatches. JAMES F. BYRNES in excess of $2,000,000,000, one-fifth of the amount asked by the Administration. Other pending bills against which he inveighed were those to grant a flat raise of 8 cents an hour to jionoperatihg railroad workers, and to raise the prices of milk and oil. "It is truly impossible," he Continued on Page 13, Column 4 Quotes Germany- must surrender un conditionally or be annihilated Lt.

Gen. Jacob L. Devers. Page 2. No group has a right to hold a political pistol at the head of Congress or any administrative agency and say that it will strike.

James F. Page 1. If American radio Is to remain the greatest radio service in the world, it must be given a new freedom from, fear, the fear of the bliflht of Government control. Niles Trammel. Page 8.

If. Secretaries Stimson and Knox continue to fail to perform their duty they should be impeached. Senator Clark. Page 2. If we are in a party where we are scorned as southern Democrats, we will find another party.

Senator Bailey. Page 8. Warm Winds rarntihed by U. S. Weather Bareaa.

Kentucky and Tennessee Partly cloudy, windy and warmer Wednesday; warmer and windy with occasional rain beginning west portion Wednesday night; Thursday mostly cloudy and windy with occasional rain be coming colder west portion. Indiana Mostly cloudy Wednesday, followed by light rains except in extreme northwest portion late Wednesday afternoon and night. Warmer. Temperatures. 8 A.M.

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T- 'yh si? Quick A sort of "Johnny Spendthrift" with money was Thomas H. Robinson, during his fugitive days after collecting the $50,000 ransom for the kidnaping ofMrsAJipeSpjee'd Stoll, Robinson's testimony revealed yesterday in Federal C6urt. "If we do not hold the line now, I confess I do not know how or where we are going to hold back the floodgates of inflation," he 'said in a nationally broadcast appeal in behalf of subsidies. "There are no prepared positions to which we can retreat. "Some talk of controlled inflation.

Such talk is as criminally reckless as a proposal for a controlled flood or a controlled forest fire or a controlled epidemic of smallpox." A story on Representative Mike Monroney, subsidy champion who will speak here Friday, is on the Op. Ed. Page. Says Heavier Taxes Due. In his Pearl Harbor Day anniversary address Byrnes mixed high praise for the job done in two years with warnings that: -1.

Government subsidies, attacked in Congress, must be maintained or food prices will leap 7 per cent. 2. Efforts of "pessure groups" to' jam through wage increases violating the hold-the-line policy against inflation must cease. The Government must say to the wielders of such "political pistols" that they must "lay that pistol down." 3. Greater savings and greater taxes are imperative.

"The prospect of a stable, peaceful and prosperous America is far from bright simply because the American people apparently do not realize the supreme importance of holding the line against inflation," Byrnes said. Appeals for Leaders Help. The unity the four great Allied nations in their conferences just completed should inspire unity at home, Byrnes asserted. He added: "I know the power of the leaders of labor, agriculture and industry. I also know their patriotism.

I appeal to them, to exercise their great influence in support of the wise restraints we have imposed upon ourselves. I appeal to them to help their Government hold the line so that we will not lose the peace while our boys win the war." Byrnes said he was happy to announce for the benefit of Hitler and Hirohito that our airplane came off the assembly line today," that results of full mobilization have been tremendous. "But we cannot afford to rest on our oars," he warned. The most critical and the bloodiest battles of the war are ahead of us, he said, and "this is not, the time for us to take our eye off the target." Byrnes said War and Navy review boards, working with his office, have been able to eliminate or reduce certain programs by "the staggering amount of $16,000,000,000," but this, he added, should not be construed as reason for any letdown. "There is not the slightest ground for believing that the cutbacks in our production program or any other possible economies will relieve the urgent need for greater savings and greater taxes in the near future." Says Tax Setup Inadequate.

"We obviously have failed to adopt a tax program adequate for our war needs," he said, without mentioning the House-approved bill now before the Senate Finance Committee to raise slightly began with a humorous contrast between the treacherous attack on Pearl Harbor two years ago today, and the Republican attack on the Democrats November 2. The crowd roared with laughter as the retiring Governor said: "The brave defenders of Pearl Harbor were not expecting such a cowardly blow as the treacherous sons of Nippon administered. But we Democrats knew full well a state of political warfare existed between us and the Republicans. We knew the zero hour for their attack. It was 6 a.m.

November 2. 'For days Democratic scouts had reported evidence, of growing Republican strength. Their political maneuvering, our scouts reported, was precise and well timed. They appeared to have plenty of ammunition. They were observed to be a little hungry, but otherwise fit and rarin to go.

G.O.P. "Fustest." "Then came the dawn. Came the attack, and what an attack! Swarms of well-armed Republicans quickly mounted the offensive against us on every front. Our men fought bravely. We engaged the enemy wherever he We fought him on river banks, mountain passes) hills and hollows, on city streets, country lanes and isolated crossroads.

"But still the enemy pressed forward. He brought up fresh reserves at unexpected intervals. He was out to beat the Democrats. And beat us he did. He simply got there 'fustest with the Johnson said.

In response, Governor Willis said he was honored that his predecessor deemed the Republicans such worthy foes. Notes Responsibilities. "I am glad we defeated his side," Governor Willis declared, "but I am equally glad we did not take from him his matchless sense of The inaugural address of Governor Willis required about five minutes to deliver. His brief text dealt principally with grave responsibilities of the times, and how they must be met by steadfast courage, patience and tolerance. "The problems, of course, will be numerous and difficult," Governor Willis said.

"It is not to be expected that differences as to details of administration and means of attaining accepted ends may not arise. But men of goodwill, earnestly seeking the welfare of the State, can always find a way to compose differences and to conquer difficulties." Urges Unity. "All of us love Kentucky," he said in conclusion, "and all of us cherish her good name. Let us work together for her good and for her glory. May we forget everything that tends to divide or destroy and go forward with patience, with tolerance, with courage and with faith to that bright day when peace shall return and peaceful pursuits shall regain our people that happiness and prosperity which they so much desire and so richly deserve." Governors Lead Parade.

The incoming and retiring Governors, with Judge Fulton sitting between them, preceded the parade up Capitol Avenue. There followed several other automobiles, bearing Rodes K. Myers, the retiring lieutenant governor, Continued on Page 12, Column 1 traditional relations of friendship existing between these powers and Turkey, have been reaffirmed throughout the proceedings of the Cairo conference." inonu and Prime Minister Churchill reviewed the general political situation and examined at length the policy to be fol- lowed, taking into account the joint and several interests of the three countries. Say Talks Fruitful. "The study of all problems in a spirit of understanding and loyalty showed that the closest unity existed between the United States of America, Turkey and Great Britain in their attitude to the world situation.

"The conversations in Cairo have consequently been most useful and most fruitful for the future relations between the four countries concerned. "The identity of interests and of views of the great American and British democracies with those of the Soviet Union, as also the I accept the responsibility without fear and with full faith," Governor Willis said in the brief inaugural address preceding the oath. The oath was administered by Chief Justice Will H. Fulton of the Court of Appeals. It was taken simultaneously by the Chief Executive and his Lieutenant Governor, Kenneth Hern-don Tuggle, Barbourville banker.

6,000 See Ceremony. A crowd of about 6,000 witnessed the simple ceremony that marked the valedictory of three consecutive Democratic administrations, and inauguration of the first full Republican administration since 1919. A picture of Governor Willis giving his inaugural address is on the Picture Page. Another inaug-vration-day picture and story are on Page 3, Section 2. On the Op.

Ed. Page, Howard Henderson says that to destroy the. machine at Frankfort Governor Willis must destroy the pressure groups in the capital. Gov. John W.

Bricker of Ohio, candidate for the Republican nomination for President in 1944, sat on the platform with Governor Willis and Keen Johnson, Richmond publisher, the retiring Governor. The platform crowd of 650 included leading Republicans from all parts of the State, retiring Democratic State officials, and their Republican suc-c ors. Wives On Stand. Mrs. Willis and Mrs.

Johnson st immediately behind their husbands. Miss Sally Willis, the Governor's daughter, sat with her mother. Maj. Gen. Charles L.

Scott, commanding general of the Armored Command, Fort Knox, and Col. N. B. Briscoe, post commander, and their aides, occupied the chairs of honor at left of the speakers stand. The Johnson to Return To Richmond Paper Richmond, Dec.

7 Keen Johnson, who retired as Kentucky's Governor today, will return to Richmond to resume his active newspaper work as publisher of the Richmond Daily Register, he announced. Johnson said he planned a ehort rest before returning home. gubernatorial party sat in corresponding chairs at right of the stand. The Inaugural parade, headed by a composite detachment from Fort Knox, required nearly one hour to pass in review before the platform at the head of Capital Avenue. Political buffoonery, so dear to the hearts of Kntuckians, reached fulsome proportions as the floats and marching clubs swung by to the tunes of eight bands and two drum and bugle corps.

Willis Garbed Formally. The sky was overcast with low-hanging clouds, and a cold breeze chilled the crowd thoroughly before the two-hour program was completed. Principals on the platform kept on their overcoats and gloves. The Governor wore formal morning attire, with low collar end -black homburg-style hat. The lieutenant governor, likewise, was in formal morning attire, but with standing collar.

The retiring Governor wore a business suit. Governor Willis selected the eighth verse of the Sixth Chapter of Micah to rest his hand while taking the oath. The Governor retired immediately from the inaugural platform to his executive suite, where he received close friends and political associates at an informal reception. Homan Named Secretary. His first official acts were to appoint Ralph Homan, Louisville attorney, "as his secretary, and to reappoint Col.

Frank D. Rash, Louisville, as head of Selective Service in Kentucky. He also reappointed Adj. Gen. John A.

Polin, a Democrat, but to serve only at the Governor's pleasure. While the inaugural crowd was in rare good spirit, there was no boisterous incident. The entire assemblage appeared to be sobered, both by the second anniversary of Pearl Harbor, and the solemnity of changing the State administration from one party to the other. Johnson's valedictory address Under skilled cross-examina-; tion by U. S.

District Attorney EH H- Brown III, Robinson said he scattered cash across the conti- nent freely. On one occasion he game $4,000 "in cold money" to his mother at St. Louis, sent "about $3,000" to the family of his girl friend, Jean Breese; and sent her brother, Stephen Breese, to Nashville with another $500 for his father, Thomas H. Robinson, Sr. Says Money Washed.

"Where were you 'when you gave your mother the money?" Brown asked. "It was at a flat in St. Eouis." "When was that?" "About November, 1935. "You washed that money, didn't you?" "I didnH wash it; Miss Breese washed it." Robinson said the whole F.B.I, was hunting for him at the time and he "thought it appropriate to wash it." He referred to the money his mother got as money." Brown asked for an explanation and Robinson said it was money he obtained by exchanging ransom bills. Tells of Trips.

The Breese girl, he explained, was his greatest help in avoiding the F.B.I, and she had advised a scheme to get money for "hot" by telegraphing the money from one city to another, thus obtaining money that had not been listed by as ransom money. "During your period of escape didn't you go across the country at least two times?" Brown asked. "About thre." "Didn't you spend about $2,000 a month?" "I don't know." "How much did you spend?" "Oh, I don't know, I threw money away, right and left. I didn't keep any account of what I spent." The money sent to his father, Robinson testified, was for his defense. He said he did not know Turkish Talks Expected To Clear Invasion Path Frem Wlra and Cabla tlUpatrhra, The Roosevelt-Churchill-Inonu conference in Cairo will lead Turkey to join the Allied cause actively and probably was a prelude to a Balkan smash calculated to precipitate the collapse of Hitler's tottering satellites, Bulgaria and Rumania, Washington and London observers predicted last night.

whether Monte Ross, Nashville lawyer, obtained any of it or whether a Dr. Joe Fenn, Nashville, obtained any. Feared Fingerprints. Brown asked why Robinson feared- the F.B.I."' He asserted Robinson had not committed a crime, according to testimony he had given. If he had only carried out an agreement with Mrs.

Stoll to divide the money, Brown continued, why then was he fearful of the F.B.I. Robinson said he didn't want any fingerprints on the money and therefore he had it washed. During the long cross-examination. Brown developed that Robinson's grades at Vanderbilt University had improved after his so-called "forced marriage." Robinson admitted he had tried hard to live down the stigma and perhaps had improved his grades. In two long questions Brown asked Robinson whether he hadn't entered homes in Nashville as a bogus deputy sheriff and committed felonies in 1929.

The pattern of both crimes, Brown charged, was the same. A maid permitted him to enter. He either locked the occupants of the home in a room or drove them to the attic. In one instance. Brown said, Robinson walked off with all the jewels he could find belonging to one woman and the jewels of another woman at the second home.

Robinson admitted the robberies. He also said he was indicted for the crimes. Denies False Plea. Brown asked whether as a result of the indictments "you and your family didn't cook up an insanity plea to keep you out of prison?" "That's not true," Robinson answered. Brown, still pressing Robinson, asked whether as a result of the indictment and lunacy proceed- Contlnued on Page 12, Column 5 Photo.

Rumors Flood Cairo. Cairo was flooded with rumors during the conference, including the prediction that Turkey was ready to enter the war immediately on the side of the Allies. (A dispatch concerning the meeting written December 4 by William B. King. Associated Press correspondent In Ankara, and relayed only tonight aid, "There seems little doubt the conference is in preparation for Turkish entry into the war, although military action may still Continued on Fage 11, Column 3 Germans aware of this danger-have concentrated recently on bulwarking their positions along the eastern Adriatic.

And, from the east, the Red armies are aiming one arm of their drive directly toward the Balkans. An unanswered question is th whereabouts of the Seventh American Army, which "opened up" Sicily. Aside from its military implications, the Cairo conference also carried vast political and psychological possibilities. Will Worry Satellites. Politically the parley was viewed as evidence that Turkey will play an important role in the postwar world.

Influential Washington quarters said Roosevelt's meeting with Turkish President Inonu demonstrated United States recognition of that fact, as well as a desire for closer postwar co-operation. Psychologically the meeting was calculated to have an important effect upon those German satellites which are Turkey's neighbors. Members of Congress wera cautious in their assessment or the Cairo Turkish declaration. House Democratic Whip Robert Ramspeck of Georgia, said, "I don't know if this means Turkey will take any part in the present conflict, but it is a hopeful sign Continued on Page 12, Column 4 Usually reliable Washington sources said Turkey, however. Would not take an active part in the war until she and the Allies find the time most expedient.

That time, it was added, may be weeks or months hence; it will not be at once. Would Need Guarantees. First, it is believed, Turkey would require iron-clad guarantees that she would be adequately defended from aerial and land attacks. Second, she would not give Germany advance warning by granting the Allies air and sea bases, but would become a belligerent overnight and support her changed status by active military collaboration. For their part, the United States and Great Britain probably would insist that her change of status fit into the Allied timetable of future When rumors of the momentous parley first circulated, these same Washington sources said Turkey could be expected to pledge her military collaboration but that she would withhold it until the Allies assured her of unlimited support.

British Troops Ready. The British are known to have at least two full armies in the Middle East, possibly posed for a "back door" invasion of the Balkans through Turkey. The advance in Italy opens potential springboards for a trans-Adriatic thrust into the Balkans, and the War At a Glance TURKEY COMES AROUND -Turkey in effect moves into Allied camp by pledging "closest unity" and complete "identity of interests" with Great Britain, Russia and United States at another historic Cairo conference, this time with Turkish President Ismet Inonu as leading figure. Reports that Axis is massing land and air forces throughout southern Bulgaria, especially along Turkish frontier and Black Sea coast find no Allied confirmation. SEESAWING IN RUSSIA Russians close in on escape junction of Znamenka from east, but yield several places near Chernyakhov at tip of bulge extending west of Kiev.

PROGRESS IN ITALY Americans of Fifth Army seize all six main peaks protecting Roman valley and now hold dominating positions in twenty-five-mile-square area commanding road to Rome. Allied planes from Italy blast two Athens airdromes, shooting down ten enemy craft. STILL BATTERING AWAY Second anniversary of Pearl Harbor finds Allies still fighting on fringes of Japs' stolen territory but making progress. Allied bombers strike at Cape Gloucester area of New Britain and encounter no fighter resistance. LAY THOSE PISTOLS DOWN War Stabilization Director Byrnes demands that foes of Administration's subsidy program lay down their political pistols and help hold anti- inflation line; otherwise, he says food costs will jump 7 per" cent.

Byrnes calls for greater savings and higher taxes and reports that warplane was produced yesterday. December 2943. A (as KENTUCKY'S APPELLATE Chief Justice Will H. Fulton, hand showing, center, administers the oath of office to Gov. Simeon S.

Willis, right, and Lt Gov. Kenneth H. Tuggle, left. Hill Cheshire, sergeant-at-arms, stands back to camera..