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IN THE TENNESSEAN Associates' Prtts United Press Int. News, Scry. NIA Sii 9 AP Wirephot Wide World SNNESSAM 1-vT A a I i CENTS Vv 1 01 ON STREET STANDS At the Crossroads of Natural Gas and TV A Cheap Power Telephone 5-1221 ANDTRAINS VOL.42 No. 252 NASHVILLE, TUESDAY MORNING, JAN. IS, 1949 22 PAGES 1 iui TP ii iM i i It .4 7T 5000 Turn Out To Witness Governor Browning's Inauguration Browning Strices it NES Expansion Calls for Bonds Of $5 Million Council Resolution To Authorize Issue To Be Offered Tonight By LOIS LAYCOOK At Dictators, Foes On Taking Office il 'I i) if A resolution calling- for the Issuance of $5,000,000 in revenue bonds for extension and improvement of the city's electric power system will be presented to city council tonight The bonds may be Issued immediately if council approves the resolution.

No public referendum is Governor Warns Hell Save State From 'Enemies' i i -V rW- fTS" Legislature Gets Controversial Bill: New Constitution, City Pay Raise Introduced; Davidson Rift Widens By CHARLES L. FONTENAY The resolution, filed with theJ Gordon Browning again assumed the governor's chair yesterday, after a 10- 1 year absence, with a warn ill V'J fity clerk's office yesterday, calls for the bonds to be. issued "for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, improvement, betterment and extension of the Nashville Electric Service power system." To Carry Out Program J. E. Carnes, general manager of NES, said last night that funds derived from the sale of the bonds will be used to carry out the power board's four-year projected con and Page reported Friday that the ing that he will take Tennessee's government "out of the hands of the enemies of city has an available surplus of In its final session before a week-long recess, the state legislature yesterday received a limited con $253,282.

4Ci -aV stitutional convention bill and a (West and Allen have proposed that the surplus be used to raise the people's will." the salaries of city employes.) struction program. The entire pro In a powerful inaugural Allen last night maintained that Nashville city employe pay raise bill that reopened the half-healed rift between members of the Davidson county delegation. The measure authorizing a referendum on the constitutional convention was offered by Sen. J. B.

gram win cost an estimated $9,480,000. Proceeds from the $5,00,000 bond message delivered from the steps of the War Memorial building (Continued on Page 2, Column 4) ft' under gray, chiuy skies, the state a new governor flung the challenge issue togetner witn current revenues will be sufficient to carry out the program to a successful con ri into the teeth of "dictators' that Ragon of Chattanooga, and pro 'while I am holding high office, no poses that the convention be lim one will interpose their domination clusion by June, 1952, Carnes said. First phases of the program were started last year. Defect Closes Jefferson Span ited to consideration of the nine recommendations of the Frlcrson between the people and me through Intimidations of any kind." One of the major projects of commission. A crowd estimated at approxi The Nashville pay raise bill was Introduced by Sen.

Ben West and the program already under way is the construction of a $4,000,000 power belt line designed to correct mately 5000 people braved the Photo by Paul A. Moore. Tennessee conservation department Sen. Clifford Allen, who said it doubles the recent cost of living threatening, uncomfortable weather and jammed Capitol before the flag-decked platform to hear with their wives, distinguished jurists and other gueits, sat upon flag-draped, specially-built platform after leading a parade down Capitol hill, while members of the 76th general assembly were grouped around the front of tht speakers' stand in chairs. Despite gray, threatening skies and chilly weather that chapped ungloved hands, an estimated 5000 persons turned out on Capitol blvd.

yesterday to witness the inauguration of Gordon Browning and the retirement of Jim McCord as governor. Browning and McCord, bonus, but would permit the In overloaded conditions on the NES system. The belt line also will provide additional capacity for what Carnes termed "the phenomenal power demands of new business and crease to be eliminated by the City Traffic Jammed After Faulty Pier Brings Closing Order former Huntingdon chancellor denounce in ringing tones "forces who could not tolerate a governor who dared attempt to be governor In his own right." mayor and civil service commission over a period of two years. It contained no revenue clause, and house members of the Davidson delegation Immediately Indicated industry. 4 New Power Stations Public Works Director Warren Also included in the power Outlines Program Doard plans, Carnes said, are the Browning received his oath of they will refuse to accept it.

Coolldge yesterday ordered the closing of the Jefferson st. bridge Nttd for Surplus Shown construction of four new power substations and the building of a net office from Chief Justice A. B. Neil of the state supreme court after an following the discovery of a danger (Mayor Thomas Cummings work of feeder lines and other dis ous condition in one of the struc yesterday reiterated his contention Inaugural speech in which he outlined generally the three main por ture's main piers. that the general fund surplus of the city cannot be used to raise tribution equipment, all of which Is designed to increase greatly the capacity of the present distribution tions of his 1949 legislative pro The bridge was closed at 5 p.m gram, and after retiring Gov.

Jim salaries of city employes. nd within an hour and a half after Its closing the city was in the midst Nance McCord had delivered a brief Importance of the city hav system. The new feeder lines will be con of one of the worst traffic Jams ing a sufficient surplus In its treas structed throughout the entire Vt Mr farewell message in which he nailed his four-year administration "a challenge we have not failed to ury has been clearly demonstrat seen here in many months. Davidson area. The four new sub Heavy Traffic Jams ed through emergencies which have arisen within the last few days," stations will cost an estimated It was almost 7 p.m.

before police $300,000 each, Carnes said. Mayor Cummings declared. traffic officers were able to un probably have to rebuild For the first time we are now In position to get all of the necessary equipment to carry out our a large part of the Jefferson st. tangle the jams on Deaderlck, Cedar ind Church sts. and other thoroughfares in the vicinity of the bridge in view of the dangerous long-delayed expansion program, condition discovered in the struc Public Square.

meet. After the spectacular ceremonies, Browning returned to capitol hill to take his place once more in the high-backed governor's chair he re-'inquished to Gov. Prentice Cooper on the same January day in 1939 and to swear in members of the cabinet who will assist him In conducting the affairs of the state for the next two years. Tennessee's three new constitutional officers took their oath of office immediately afterward. ture," the mayor asserted.

"We owe the accounting firm which Carnes declared. "During the war it was impossible to get equipment and facilities despite the fact that L. E. (Happy) Hall, assistant superintendent of transportation for Southern Coach lines, said the bus situation during the traffic made the city auditing report 6,000. A bill has been tiled in city our power load was constantly on the increase.

Now the logjam has council to authorize back pay to jam was the worst he had wit broken, and we need the money city firemen In the amount of $7,000. nessed in his eight years with the to accelerate the program." Carnes said that NES has added All of this money will come out of lines. Between 4:30 and 6:30 busses the general fund surplus. to its system a total of 28,927 con would we do if we dldn sumer customers since it began its operations in August, 1939. have the surplus which some people I HC-Xv say we have no need for?" required an hour to make the loop from First and Woodland west across Woodland st bridge, through the downtown section and back across the bridge to the Inter The power official said a por- (The accounting firm of Osborn section, Hall said.

Every spare bus was thrown into the East Nashville routes, and Train To Start Staff Photo bj Robert C. Holt Jr. Cheers from the crowd greeted Browning as he promised the state which he now leads that "the enemies of the people" have been "assigned to political oblivion" in his inaugural address, and gave a broad outline of a legislative program including educational benefits, rural road construction, improvement of the conservation program and election taw reforms. Staff Photo bf Eldred Reantr Tennessee's new chief executive and first lady, Gov. and Mrs.

Gordon Browning, were triumphant and happy as they rode togethtr back up the long hill to the capitol after yesterday's inaugural cert-monies, in which Browning took over the reins of state government from Jim McCord. Browning and McCord rode together in the parade from the capitol to the scene of the inauguration. several were diverted from routes Browning tasted the fruits of victory after long exile from the chief executive's position as ho lashed out strongly at the' E. H. Crump political machine and promised wide election law reforms to "place this state government squarely in the hands of the people where It belongs and where their will shall reign supreme." A more cautious and less generous treatment of his political enemies was indicated by Browning in his statement that, during; his previous tenure of office, "my-assumption and belief that, finding; them in my camp, I could appease and treat them as partners in good serving other areas of the city, he continued.

Trek Today Normal schedules were finally (Continued on Page 4, Column 4) Priest Seeks VA Hospital For Meharry By NAT CALDWELL Staff Correspondent resumed at 7:30 p.m. Coolldge said he hoped to reopen Loaded Down the bridge to traffic "in four or five days" after temporary repairs are made. A thorough investiga tion Into the whole structure will be The Nashville Tennessean's Presi dential Inaugural Special will pull (Continued on Page 2, Column 6) (Continued on Page 4 Column 1) out of Union station at 5:15 o'clock this afternoon with every facility aboard filled. Gov. Gordon Browning will be Mystery Bullet Kills WASHINGTON A resolution authorizing construction of a Veterans hospital to be operated in conjunction with Meharry Medical college will be introduced "in the immediate future," Rep.

J. Percy Priest announced yesterday. "I feel that recent action of the President and Veterans Adminis as well as Stlliman Evans, publisher of The Nashville Tennes-scan, who will serve as official host to distinguished Tennesseans repre senting every portion of the state. Millionaire Playboy In addition to Evans, several oth trator Carl Gray in sharply reduc er executives and staff members of The Tennessean will be aboard. ing the schedule of new hospitals to be built will aid Meharry's TALLAHASSEE, Fla.

(IPV-Gren who died some years ago aboard cause. Priest declared. He win sponsor the resolution. ville Baker, heir to New York bank his yacht in the Pacific. Staff members whose stories will supplement this newspaper's colorful and complete coverage from the three wire services and its Wash ing millions was mysteriously shot to death at the family plantation The young Baker married Alicia Grajales, member of a wealthy (Continued on Page 2, Column 2) ington bureau, will be Joe Hatcher, He explained that one of the principal reasons given for scrapping plans for hospitals already authorized was the shortage of medical early yesterday and a coroner i Jury found that he died from a bullet Nellie Kenyon, Red Donnell, and personnel.

"At Meharry in Nash Gordon Turner. Robert C. Holt photographer, will supply news and fired by "a party or parties unknown." Was 'Prince Charming' ville we have the only surplus of medical personnel and top bracket consulting physicians, who are part Baker. 27-year-old onetime "Prince Charming" of eastern so 7opo'tt feature shots. (Departure of The Nashville Tenneitean's Inaugural special will be featured over radio station WMAK at 7 p.m.

tonight In a rebroadcatt of the event.) of a recognized medical college faculty, in the entire nation," he i i rSv fat -X leu ml I wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmtmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmimrmmmmmmmKmA 1 ulitiiaaiiii iwlaaiMiMMmamoMmaitt.iJ ciety was killed during a jeep ride aid. along a dark plantation trail with a young divorcee waitress as nis It was also announced last night companion. Priest, whose powers In the house have been vastly extended by his recent selection as majority party whip, said that he was "hopeful" of the success of the Meharry proj that the sleek, diesel-drawn tram The jeep turned over in a ditch and Baker at first was thought to will pause briefly tomorrow after noon in Alexandria, about 30 to be an accident victim. But inves h8y RED O'DONNELL tigators found a bullet hole In his 45 minutes out of Washington where it will be boarded by Sen Staff Photo by Charles Cowden head and a full-dress coroner's in Estes Kefauver, Rep. Percy Priest, their wives, members of the Ten.

Staff Photo by Robert C. Holt Jr. On the 'same date that he relinquished his staff of office te Prtntice Cooper 10 years ego, Browning (right) took his oath of office yesterday for a long-delayed second term in office from Chief Justice A. B. Neil of the state supreme court.

Two of the many 'thousands of Tennesseans who were greeted at the inaugural reception of Gov. Gordon Browning last night at the Andrew Jackson hotel were Mr. and Mrs. W. R.

Menzies. Menzies is a law student at Vanderbilt university. quiry was organized at the courthouse last night. Baker was the son of the late George F. Baker, New York banker, ect.

communicated his optimism to Neill S. Brown, member of a Nashville committee representing veterans organizations, and Dr. Murray C. Brown, dean of Meharry, who came here yesterday to work In behalf of the project. "We think that we have better It promises to be an interesting week! Monday a.m.

I was at Gov. Gordon Browning's inauguration. Thursday I'll be in Washington, D. for Harry S. Tru- nessee delegation in Washington, (Continued on Page 2, Column 3) Top Communists man "coronation." Thousands Jam Hotel To Greet Browning Polities the By Joe Hatcher (During-i interim, bit-1 r-h a 1 no tubt, wlll (During Evans To See Inauguration Hasnt Missed Since 1916 ter do Object to Trial NEW YORK UP) The nation's (Continued on Page 2, Column 7) Ran, Colder TKNNESSKI ClMir to" wlik -aaional rin somewhat 14er In ax-Irene tut aarttan.

Probably the largest crowd ever to attend a governor's Inaugural 12 top Communists went on trial reception in Nashville literally yesterday and spent all of the first State Stands as Free Government For First Time in Many Years jammed the Andrew Jackson hotel last night. day charging they were being subjected to a "police trial" in an at Since the affair was thrown open the continuity now when "a great democratic victory for a great Democrat" is being celebrated. Confined to Hospital It had been thought for a time that Evans would not be able to make the trip because of illness, TEMPERATURES 41 a.m. 4 4 a m. St a.m.

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5 Sllllman Evans, publisher of The Nashville Tennessean, will be aboard The Tennessean's Inaugural Special train when it leaves for Washington today at 5:15 p.m. In announcing that he would be on the fully-occupied Special, the publisher said that he had seen to one and all, one and all crowded The Man who came back Gor crown me queen of Mayhem.) I noticed that Qovernor Browning is wearing "bold look" ties. Column ts aware that Mrs. Browning; recommends governor's hats which ha buys, buy, the way They are accused of working for finally the victors that return the in to take advantage of the hospi It a n. don Browning! the forcible overthrow of the gov 1 Ku.

Midnight standard of the state to its place on capitol hill. ernment. Hlia 41 at Law Yesterday was "Old Home Week" For six hours from the time the during which he was under treat on capitol hill. rase was called In federal court at For the first time in almost 20 Normal S. Rnnriot Stlmet 4.5.

ment at Mid-state Baptist nospitai for two weeks recently. For the past week he has been at his home 10:43 a.m. (EST) until adjourn years, Tennessee government Truman stood as a free government with ment, defense counsel hurled accusation after accusation at the way tality or smiling, genial Gordon Browning, and gracious Mrs. Browning. Veteran political observers and writers said they were surprised at the turnout.

Early estimates placed the number at approximately 4000, but as the night wore on, it was thought even more had shaken hands with the popular governor, his wife and other state officials and cabinet members. on Franklin rd. and Sunday was No Prouder Figure Perhaps there wat no prouder figure at the inauguration than Senate Speaker Walter M. (Pete) Haynet, who yesterday presided ever the second inaugural of Governor Browning. a definite mandate irom tne people that it be free.

out for the first time when he trie case was being Handled. PRECIPITATION For 14 i)ours sndlns at midnight. .11. Total thi month to midnight, 3.73. Normal this month to date.

a.57. Escess this month to date. .14. Total thia year to midnight. 173.

Normal thia Tear to date, 1.57. Excess this sear to date, .14. greeted Bob Hope at Berry field Despite the inclemency of the Their characterizations included a Hitler trial" and "another Scotts- and visited with him briefly. Yes so for the feminine trade, youra truly asked if she selected Gordon's cravats. -Well, hardly," said Mrs, (Continued on Pag 6, Column 3) boro case." terday he left home again briefly Twelve year, ago, Haynes sat be The Communists' heaviest runs side the governor as speaker of weather that kept thousands away, Memorial square filled with the biggest crowd that ever gathered for the simple Inaugural ceremonies of inducting a governor into office.

to attend the inauguration of Gov. Gordon Browning. the house. He went out with Brown The lobby and mezzanine floor were leveled at the police detail of 400 men assigned to the courthouse at Foley square and the surround In announcing that he would make the trip, Evans said he would No More Space The Nashville Tennessean regrets that it is not possible to add more space aboard The Tennessean's Inaugural Special which leaves today for Washington. However, it Is suggested that all persons without reservations call The Nashville Tennessean-it 5-1221 up until 4 p.m.

sine there is always the possibility that some last minute cancellations due to illness or some other un-forseen event may be made. In the event that there are cancellations the newspaper wUl be take care of last minute applications for space. Today's Tennessean were so crowded that movement was at a snail's pace for four or five hours. ing two years later, and was twice defeated in subsequent races at considerable expense to the Crump crowd, too. He ran for the senate ing neighborhood.

It was the largest Amusements Page 13 such detail ever called to a court case here. be accompanied by Dr. Fred Hasel-ton, who has been attending him. He said he certainly wanted to see President Truman take office, even the past summer at Browning's request, and had Browning's support Presence of the police, the de In the sea of facet upturned to celebrate the return of one of the great governors of all time of Tennessee, there were hundreds whose presence en capitol hill dates back 10 years. Many of them went out with fense charged, constituted an though he would be unable to at for the speakership again.

Classified Ada Comics Crossword Puzzle Death Notices Editorials, Feature Fashion Horoscope Marxism Marches On LONDON UP) Tass claimed another first yesterday for Russian inventors. The Russian news agency said machines which simultaneously cut and load oal were designed by Soviet engineers 20 years ago. Such machines are just being introduced into U. S. coal mines.

Tass added this invention to the telephone, the radio, the airplane and a long list of other scientific advances as strictly Russian Ideas. armed mob in uniform," and tend all the functions surrounding It was the fear that Browning turned the neighborhood into an the occasion. armed camp." They said the pur Browning when he succumbed tem would appoint Haynes as attorney general that caused Sen. Tom Stewart to delay taking the oath of British Airliner Aboard NEW YORK-(UV-British South American airlines plane "Star Ariel," reported carrying 19 persons, was missing last night on a flight over the Atlantic ocean from Hamilton, Bermuda, to Kingston, Jamaica. "The first presidential I witnessed was that of Wood- Pages 19-21 Pago 18 Pago IS Page IS Pages 8, 9 Pago 12 Pago 22 Pares 17, IS Pago Page 22 Page 10-12 Page 14, pose was to "poison the minds of porarily to the power of the Crump the prospective jurors" and intimi office in the U.

S. Senate until vote-counting macnine. Many re Horoscope Markets Pattern Radio row Wilson in 1916," Evans said yesterday, "and successively, I have date them and their clients. turned with Browning as private Browning's successor took office in 1939. During the 10-year Interim Defense counsel entered motion and officer In the ranks of the been at the Inauguration ot Hard- every inauguration since that of Woodrow Wilson In 1916 and certainly he did not want to break Browning army that has carried after motion to have the detail dismissed.

Medina denied each one. Society Sport (Continued on Page 2, Column 1) on through the 10 years to emerge (Continued On Pag 3, Column 4).