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WHAS Back Page Section 2 SECTION 1 18 PAGES VOL. 186. NO. 163 Associated Press and Wirephoto LOUISVILLE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1947 New York Times Service, United Press 34 PAGES 5 CENTS eds Retaliate Lents Asks vvr ui fi ii vv ii ii ft Jii. ii ii it il iv it i ii i tv i Clem Kentuckians9 Unselfish Aid 8,000 Witness Inauguration; Hensley Named Secretary, Murray Adjutant General As France Ousts Russian Group Expel Repatriation Mission And Break Off Trade Talks; C.G.T.

Bows to Ultimatum By the Associated Press. Paris, Dec. 9. Russia and France expelled each other's repatriation commissions today and Moscow broke off trade negotiations, ruining France's chances for 300,000 tons of badly needed Soviet wheat. MORRIS.

Frankfort Bureau. By HUGH The Courier-Journal Frankfort, Dec. 9. became Kentucky's 50th Governor at 12:22 p.m. today.

In an inaugural ceremony splashed with color and gaiety, Clements and Lieutenant Governor Lawrence W. Wetherby faced each other solemnly. Their right hands were raised. 2-- -v ZiiH'M-th- If fVft V- "III? 5Slf 1 8 i MST" tWH i k- vfV a i I i nun ii ini i i ir Timt irt.Mmii iiiilOfTiMiMMiMiiiiiMi-iiT'iM-iiiiiiBaiiMiaiiiiiiiitsiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilrim i i ir-'Tui patriation camp, November 14. A woman, being sued for divorce by a naturalized Frenchman, and three children were removed from the camp and a small quantity of arms was seized.

The French Government subsequently decided to take control of the camp. 19 Russians Deported. Eleven days later the French rounded up and deported 19 Soviet including the officers of the Soviet Patriotic Union, for "interference in French affairs" during the wave of strikes and disorders. On November 27 the French spokesman said France asked the Russians to withdraw their repatriation mission, and, when no answer was received, the Government ordered the 12 members to leave the country. He declined to give the names of the members or to elaborate on their "subversive" activity.

He suggested, however, that the Soviet action was a reprisal. The spokesman said operations of the two missions were "onesided," the Russians originally having 16 members on their mission and being allowed to move freely aboul France, while the French never were permitted to send to Russia more than four Column 6. back page, this section. Courier-Journal Photo. right is Lieutenant Governor Lawrence W.

Wetherby. At Clements' sides are Frankfort's Mayor Arthur C. Jones, left, and, behind microphone, the Rev. Joseph A. O'Dwyer, CITIZENS' CO-OPERATION is called for in his inaugural speech by Governor Earle C.

Clements. Seated at left with folded arms is retiring Governor Simeon Willis. Seated at House Directs Truman to Ease Truman Asks Right to Ration Impact of Aid-Plan On JJ. foreign purchases to prevent U. S.

A sharp Russian note broadcast by the Moscow radio ap contained a threat to terminate the 1944 French-Russian alliance. The rupture'in trade talks and repatriation relations came as the Communist dominated French General Confederation at Labor in effect bowed to a Government ultimatum and called off the paralyzing wave which at one time had 3.000,000 workers idle. Russians Put On Train. A Foreign Ministry spokesman said the 12 members of the Soviet Repatriation Commission, engaged in returning Russian citizens- in France to the Soviet Union, were put on a train for Berlin last night because they had trafficked in "subversive activities." The Moscow radio, accusing the French Government of "unilaterally annulling" a two-year-old repatriation pact, said the four-man French mission ajso was expelled from Russia. The Moscow broadcast, further accusing the French Government of acts "hostile and contrary to the spirit of alliance and mutual assistance" between the countries, said the Soviet Foreign Ministry had "resolved to terminate the trade talks with France" and withdraw visas issued for the French negotiators.

The negotiators were waiting in Paris for their papers when the announcement came. Action Regarded as Hostile. The threat to the, French-Russian mutual assistance pact, which General Charles de Gaulle negotiated in 1944, was contained in the following words in a Soviet note as broadcast from Moscow: "The Soviet Government gards such action on the French Government's part as hostile and contrary to the spirit of the alliance and mutual assistance between the U.S.S.R. and France and it holds the French Government responsible for the consequences." Today's developments followed a raid by French mobile guardsmen on Camp Beauregard, operated by the Russians as a re Mother of 4, Using Washing Machine, Faints. Drowns Miami, Dec.

9 (JP) Mrs. Neta Swengel, 37 -year-old mother of four children, drowned today in a washing machine after a fainting spell at her home in suburban Ojus, according to Dr. R. V. Edwards, who conducted an autopsy.

The autopsy was ordered by Lt. Claude High of the sheriff's office after the woman's husband, Oliver, found her collapsed over the machine, her head submerged in the wash water and oscillating with the agitators. Dr. Edwards said he determined she drowned by the presence of water and soap chips in her lungs. "She evidently fainted, her head and shoulders fell into the machine, and then she drowned," he said.

Taxi Driver Cliained To Tree By Holdup Man Albert Huesman, 25, Shivers Ip Cold More Than An Hour Before Being Found and Released Chained by his neck to a tree in Iroquois Park by a holdup man, Albert Huesman, 25, a taxicab driver, shivered for more than an hour last night in freezing weather before three high-school boys found him about 7 p.m. ft prices from being forced up. Officials connected with the Marshall plan, which is expected to be presented to Congress this week, said the latest estimate of its cost, was between "000 and $18,300,000,000 for the four years. Final Vote Delayed. Secretary of State Marshall less than a month ago put the range at $16,000,000,000 to $20,000,000,000.

In the House, foreign-aid supporters beat back by a 145-to-107 standing vote a move to ban shipments of fertilizer, oil products, and farm machinery under the pending bill, which authorizes help for France, Italy, Austria, and China. But a long, stormy debate prevented, at least until tomorrow a final vote on the aid bill and deferred action on proposals which would sharply reduce the proposed amount of aid. The amendment to make the President a watchman over the effect of foreign aid on the nation's economy was introduced by the Foreign Affairs Committee and adopted by voice vote. It provides also that: 1. Any relief goods may be purchased abroad if their cost, upon Earle Chester Clements, 51, Miss Lucy Hancock, cousin of th Governor, and Mrs.

G. Elgin Mor-ison. Franklin County Democratic chairwoman and inaugural secretary. Seeks 'Unselfish Service. Weatherby stood to the Governor's left and beyond him sat Lawrence Wetherby, Misses Suzanne and Barbara Wetherby, and Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Meigs II, daughter and son-in-law of Willis. In his inaugural speech, Governor Clements promised he would "not compromise with principle" and called for "unselfish service" from all Kentuck-ians to help give the State a prosperous Administration. "We hope no one will mistake our attitude of good will for one of weakness, for, if the occasion demands it, we shall not hesitate to fight to the last ditch for those things which we believe to be of benefit to the people," he warned. Wants Industrial Gains.

"We shall plan a place in Kentucky for the whirring wheels of industry," said Clements. "Our land shall always produce the leaves of golden buriey and other crops but to the income from the land we must add the income from industry. "We shall call to the service of their state our scientists to survey the resourc.es which we have and find new uses for them. We shall also search for new resources, each one found means added prosperity to our people. "Rigorously shall we pursue a road program which shall provide Kentuckians with easy and constant access to economic, social, and cultural centers, both in and out of the state, and thereby we shall make more pleasant their way of life." Says Co-operation Needed.

The program "requires the united effort of allour people of every creed and color and of every political faith," Clements said. "It surpasses selfish considerations and requires unselfish service. It will succeed or fail according to the co-operation which can be obtained from every citizen of Kentucky." Outgoing Governor Willis, in his valedictory, thanked his officials and employees "who have worked so ardently to advance the welfare of the state" the past four years. Willis said Clements would take over a State Government that is "operating smoothly and functioning effectively." The state, Willis continued, "is in sound financial position. The state properties as a whole are in good repair and the vast assembly of equipment is in good working order.

There are now complete inventories of State-owned properties, material, machines, and tools," he added. Thanks 'Patriotic Citizens. He gave special thanks to "the hundreds of patriotic citizens" who have served in various capacities without pay, and said that if there afe any who fai'ed to help, "they have lost a golden opportunity to distinguish themselves." Clements and Wetherby retired shortly after the ceremony to the Governor's executive suite, where they received their close friends and political associates at an informal reception. The Governor's first official acts were to appoint Robert B. Hensley, Louisville attorney, as his executive secretary, and Ros-coe Murray, Upton, as adjutant general of Kentucky.

Murray will succeed G. H. May, Ashland. The inaugural crowd was in rare good spirits and there was no boisterous incident to mar the ceremony. The entire crowd, shivering in a persistent cold breeze that belied the brilliant sun overhead, appeared to be sobered by solemnity of changing one State Administration for another.

50 Cars Lead Parade. The parade, which touched off the program early this morning, was headed by a procession of 50 official cars containing the new Governor, his official family, present State officials, and other political bigwigs. Political buffoonery, traditional at inaugurations, reached its peak midway through the parade as floats and marching clubs swung by to the beat of a score of brilliantly-attired bands and drum and bugle corps. The scores of enthusiastic Democrats were unable to contain their enthusiasm as they passed the reviewing stand. Hundreds shouted, "Hi, Earle," to the new Governor, who smiled broadly and waved back at them.

The thoroughly chilled crowd loudly cheered the colorful bands and sympathized with the thinly clad drum majorettes who high-Column 4, back page, this section. Their left hands rested on the open Bible of Miss Beth Clements, the Governor's petite 14-year-old daughter. It was opened at the 23d Psalm. Both men stoutly "I do," after Chief Justice Porter Sims administered the oath. 8,000 See' Ceremony.

A crowd of some 8,000 witnessed the simple ceremony. Then it roared its approval. From behind the Capitol an Army cannon roared out a 19-gun salute. Overhead a flight of 20 National Guard Mustang fighter planes zoomed majestically. The inaugural platform was bulging with other political dignitaries.

Former Governors A. B. Chandler, Keen Johnson, A. O. Stanley, and Flem D.

Sampson sat behind Governor Clements and Simeon Willis, Ashland jurist and the retiring Governor. To Clements' right sat Mrs. Sara Blue Clements, Mrs. Willis, S. Economy delivery, is less than the cost oi goods delivered from the TJ.

S. 2. TJri to 25 ner cent of the re lief funds may be spent to buy eoods abroad if those goods are scarce in the U. S. and if their cost is no more than 10 per cent higher than the U.

S. price Another amendment, likewise approved by voice vote, forbids reiiei Duymg in American markets at prices above prevailing levels. Subject to Revision. All the amendments, as part of the House bill in its final form, are subject to revision when a conference committee meets to iron out differences between the Senate and House relief measures. Some of the hottest debate of the special session came on the proposal to prevent the shipment of fertilizer, oil products, and farm machinery as relief goods.

Representative H. Carl Andersen Minn.) sponsored the defeated amendment, saying he wanted the people of Minnesota to have plenty of food and warmth. Representative Dirksen 111.) opposed it, declaring, amid applause from both sides of the house: "I beg you, as I have never Column 3, back page, this section. Courier-Journal Photo. GUY C.

SHEARER from 1,200 to 1,500 Third District Democrats in the day's ceremonies was the biggest thing. The majority of these, some who went by automobile, some by chartered bus, and others on two special Louisville Nashville trains, took part in the mammoth parade which formed in Frank-Continued on Page 12, Column 1 is The holdup man secured Hues man, 655 Davies, to the tree with a cow chain and lock before driving away in the cab. He also took $20 from Heusman. Heusman was clad only in a suit. The youths noticed Heusman when they saw a white rag waving in the underbrush about six feet off the road.

They investigated and found the shivering cabman. Wrap Coats Around Driver. Theodore Kountz, 16, of 207 W. Adair, one of the boys, drove home and called police. The other boys, William Goodwin, 17, of 209 Esplanade, and Benar Feige, 18, of 112 Seneca, wrapped their topcoats around Huesman and stayed with him until police arrived.

Detectives John Meeks, and Charles Troxell worked with hacksaws for 15 minutes before they freed Huesman from the tree. They sawed the heavy cow chain from the tree, and then they undertook the more tedious job of sawing the chain from the driver's neck. Huesman's neck was chaffed by tha chain which was closed tightly around his neck by a new lock. Before chaining Huesman to the Shearer May Be Named State Alcohol Control Chief Louisvillian Also Tipped As Clements' Choice For Commissioner of Industrial Relations By THORNTON CONNELL, Staff Correspondent, The Courier-Journal. Frankfort, Dec.

9. The hottest tipthe December wind blew off the inauguration platform here today was that Louisville's Police Judge Pro Tem Guy C. Shearer is in line for appointment as State commissioner of alcoholic-beverage control. Meat, Gasoline G.O.P. Says Plan Seeks Too Much and Too Late From Wire Dispatches.

Washington, Dec. 9 Congress today received the Administra tion's anti-inflation blueprint. It specifically requests power to ration meat, gasoline, and other commodities as needed, as well as authority to buy up the entire wheat crop and allocate steel and other scarce items. Republicans viewed it as asking "too much and too late" and proceeded with their own plans to enact legislation next week which would extend export controls as its only compulsory features. Inflation control is discussed by Ernest K.

Lindley and Bertram Benedict on the Editorial Page. Stories dealing with the food situation are on Page 2. The G.O.P. program, as tentatively outlined, would seek to halt the price spiral through other voluntary measures, rather than through the "stand-by authority" requested by President Truman. G.O.P.

Has 2 Bills. Secretary of Commerce Harri-man presented the Administration's blueprint to a. Senate judiciary subcommittee after repeated Republican demands for a specific statement of the control powers requested in the President's 10-point program. House Speaker Martin Mass,) told reporters two separate G.O.P. bills to substitute for the Truman program would be acted on next week before adjournment of the current session, tentatively set for December 19.

Martin said the House would take up the proposal to an expanded export-control plan while the Senate would initiate action on legislation to permit voluntary industry wide agreements on prices without incurring liabilities under antitrust laws. The latter bill would provide funds for the Administration to promote a voluntary program to hold down living costs. Want G.O.P. to Pass On Them. Senate and House Republican leaders plan to submit their substitute measure to the Senate Republican policy committee this week for final approval along general policy lines.

Harriman outlined the following items which would be included in the allocation program, with the Government deciding who should get available supplies, at once: 1. Iron and steel, including rolled, forged, cast, and drawn products. 2. Grain and grain products, Column 1, back page, this section. Steers Sell for $39, A New All-Time High Chicago, Dec.

9 (U.R) A lot of choice steers sold for $39 a hundredweight at the Chicago Stockyards today for a new ail-time high in regular trading. The market generally was uneven. Last previous high for steers here was $38.50 a hundredweight, paid last Tuesday. Final Vote On Bill Delayed By the Associated Fress. Washington, Dec.

9. House voted with' a roar of approval tonight to make President Truman responsible for easing the impact of foreign aid on U. S. prices and supplies. The House action came as Government officials told a reporter that $1,700,000,000 has been trimmed from previous Administration estimates of the cost of financing European recovery over a four-year period.

Amendment Added. To its $590,000,000 bill authorizing stopgap aid until the four-year Marshall plan can start working, the House added an amendment directing the President to make the regulations governing foreign relief buying so as to: 1. Reduce the dram on commodities scarce in this country. 2. Cushion the effect of the Quick Quotes The export program is not jeopardizing the economy of our country.

It is merely providing a market for the crops the farmers have raised at the request of the Government. Secretary of Agriculture Anderson. Page 2. The sooner the U.N. disappears, the better.

Arab leader. Page 4. Restoration of controls simply would result in the rapid development of Black Markets, this time even Super-Black Markets. American Meat Institute. Page 1.

Let's not gut this (foreign aid) bill. Peace is involved here. Freedom is involved here. Representative Dirksen. Page 1.

You can call me an isolationist if you want to, but I'm not going to wreck America to save any country. Representative Rich. Page 1. Rain Or Snow Furnished by V. S.

Weather Bureau. Kentucky Not so cold with some rain in south and freezing rain or snow in north portion Wednesday. Thursday partly cloudy with moderate temperature. Tennessee Occasional rain Wednesday. Indiana Light snow in north and central and light to moderate snow in extreme south Wednesday.

Thursday partly cloudy, little change in temperature. Standiford Field Readings. 8 A.M. 22 8 A.M. 25 10 A.M.

28 11 A 32 12 M. 35 1 P.M. 38 2 P.M. 38 3 P.M. 37 4 P.M.

37 5 P.M. 34 P.M. 32 7 P.M. 31 8 P.M. 30 9 P.M.

30 10 P.M. 31 11 P.M. 31 12 P.M. 32 1 A.M. 32 Year Ago High, 69: low.

47. Sun Rises. 6:49: sets. 4:23. Other weather Page 10.

Section 3. tree, the holdup man taped the driver's hands behind him with adhesive tape. Huesman managed to bend over and tie his handkerchief to a sapling. Huesman said two automobiles passed him before the boys stopped. They passed once and then came back and shined their headlights into the brush where Huesman was tied, Kountz told police.

Huesman said he picked up the holdup men at Fourth and Orms-by at 5:20 p.m., five minutes after he left the office of the Checker Cab Company. The man asked him to drive to the 3500 block on Taylor Boulevard. Pulls Gun From Paper When Haesman stopped the cab, the fare asked Huesman if the driver eared whether he took a drink. Huesman said no, and the holdup man opened a paper bag he was carrying and pulled a gun. The driver told police the man then ordered him to drive to Iroquois Park.

About a mile past the Amphitheatre he made Heusman stop. Heusman obeyed, and the hold-Column 5, back page, this section. Courier-Journal Photo by H. V. Withers.

i nuii i.i ii mi mm aim iiiiwiiiiiiuui ijjM.jJwiiMiii.mil uwimhimjiiu m-i 0- Jit4x HP1 ii i 1 1 1 I Vs A rf I V.x I I l.v'i 1 if VA xtc 9 1 This development came when a source close to the new Governor was asked what Louisville Democrats could expect in the way of patronage from the Clements Administration. The answer was that there might be two key jobs, commissioner of alcoholic beverage control and commissioner of industrial relations. For this latter post George C. Burton, attorney for the Kentucky Federation of Labor, previously has been mentioned. Shearer's Record Praised.

The source in question, who occupied a position of responsibility in the two Clements campaigns primary and general election said appointment of a Louisville man to the alcohol post should make for close co-operation between the State board and the metropolis' board. It also was pointed out that Shearer's record both in Police Court in Louisville and as a Jef-ferson County magistrate was one which would indicate fearless and impartial administration of the alcoholic-beverage control laws. Shearer, of 1481 S. Second, would not comment. While disclosure of the probability of appointment of Shearer to the alcohol post, if he will take it, was one of the newsiest Louisville morsels gathered at the inauguration, the participation of CAB DRIVER Albert Heusman, chained to tree by a robber, watches anxiously as Detectives John Meeks, back to camera, and Charles Troxell saw him free.

Patrolman Thomas Humphreys is with Bernar Feige and Theodore Kountz, two of trio who found him. 4.