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CLINTON, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1918 Price Four $6, No. 52 City, State Shiver In Record Cold Low March Temperature Since 1906 Grips Hoosiers; Clinton Area Roads Still Stick; Minor Accidents Clinton shivered today as the hermometer plunged to the zero ares early this morning. The cold map came on heels of the winter's heaviest snow storm which blanketed the city Wednesday night and early ThursThe cold spell! hit all of Indiana and was reported to be the coldMarch 12 since 1906. The snowstorm which preceded the zero wave was the heaviest March fall since 1924. Streets and highways continved treacherous with back roads almost impassable.

Although many near -collisions and marconed automobiles were reported, there were no serious acc dents. Slight damage was reported to the cars owned by William Donnelly, West Terre Haute, and Earl Pooler, route two Clinton, when their machines collided at the entrance to the Standard Mine on South Ninth street. Neither driver was hurt. The state weather bureau gave little encouragement in the forecast for tonight's weather. Two five above in the northern, five to 10 above in the central and 10 to 15 above in the southern parts of the state were the predictions.

Marion, at eight zero, was the coldest Indiana spot reported at the weather bureau. Other temperatures included Fort Wayne, seven below; Lafayette, five below; Terre Haute, two below; South Bend, four above; Indianapolis, seven above and Evansville, 11 above. The greater part of the United States east of the Rockies still shivered today in the most unseasonably cold March weather in history. Snow and ice conditions prevailed in many parts of the country, although it appeared the northeastarea had escaped the brunt of storms which harassed the midyesterday and Wednesday In Chicago, the temperature was degress above zero this morning, breaking the record of 6 degress Continued on Page 5 Typo President Fears T-H Law Will Break Union INDIANAPOLIS, Judge Luther Swygert knows today how President Woodruff Randolph of the AFL International Typographical Union feels about the Taft-Hartley law. Randolph declared in testimony at a National Labor Relations bearing at Indianapolis yesthat he "fears' the TaftHartley act will destroy his union.

The hearing' is being held on a NLRB petition for an injunction against the ITU on charges that the union has engaged in unfair labor practices. Randolph, in reply to questions by union attorneys, testified: "We believe the union's proposals are legal, but the employers sit glum and say no. "We are perplexed and quite at sea on how to arrive at an agreement." The ITU chieftain was commenting on the union's negotiations for new contracts with newspaper publishers and commercial printing shop operators. Randolph declared the TaftHartley law had hit the ITU "so hard that three conditions are vital to the continued existence of the union." He listed these as: 1-The right to refuse to work with non-union men. 2 The right to refuse to handle struck copy.

3 'The union's right to decide its own jurisdiction or work boundarles. The union president denied the ITU has asked for closed shop contracts. He gave his definition of a closed shop as one "where everybody in the shop is a member of the union." He declared there are several ways to "work it out without a work stoppage" if an employe is forced to hire non-union help. But he added: "We can't give employers the right to destroy us and bind us to work for him while he'd be doing that to us." Randolph said that employers could legally sign contracts agreeing not to require printers to handle struck work and guarantee union jurisdiction "if they would." U. S.

INVOLVED IN LATEST HOLY LAND BLAST the ruins of the Jewish Agency building in Jerusalem where an estimated 11 perRescue workers probe 89 injured in a terrific explosion. The blast occurred shortly after an sons perished and were explosivesAmerican flag and driven by a well-known U. S. Consulate chauffeur, was adfilled automobile, flying an courtyard of the building. (International Radio-Soundphoto.) mitted into the Jenner to Organize Backers for Bid To Governorship 'Draft Jenner' Buttons Appear, New Clubs Grow; Marshall Plan Is Issue INDIANAPOLIS, Ind -Bedford tonight will the scene of a statewide organization movement in behalf of the undeclared gubernatorial candidacy of Senator William E.

Jenner. The city is the home town of the republican senator. Meanwhile, two additional local -governor clubs were formed by World War II veterans at North Vernon and Muncie. "Draft Jenner" Buttons Many Jenner men today wore blue and white "draft Jenner" campaign buttons, a new development in the gubernatorial strife. Jenner opponents maintained today that the junior senator lacks popular appeal and cited a poll betaken by the Kokomo Tribune fore Lt.

Gov. Richard T. James quit the race and before Walter Helmke, of Fort Wayne, entered it. James received 24 percent of the vote, speaker of the House Creighton, 29 percent and Jenner only 17 per cent. Marshall Plan Issue Meanwhile, the Marshall Plan became an issue in Hoosier politics.

Speaking Franklin James E. Noland, of Bloomington, seventh district democratic candiContinued on Page 5 Senior Scout Troop Will Be Formed in Clinton Bocal News It was voted at the regular meeting of the Lions Club Wednesday night to organize a Senior Boy Scout troop in Clinton. Tony Fenoglio was appointed leader of the troop. E. C.

Boyd, county chairman of the Boy Scouts, Andrew Kutch, district commissioner, and Carl Million, area scout official, were guests at the Lions Club meeting. The Senior Scout program takes in boys from 15 years and over. It was explained that a boy did not need to be a former boy scout to join a senior scout troop, but may join at any time. A meeting date for the scout troop will be announced later. Lions Club to Hold Annual St.

Pat's Dance Sunday Plans are complete for the second annual Lion's Club St. Patrick's Dance, according to organization members in charge of the affair. Scheduled for Sunday, March 14, at Aragon Park, the dance will begin at 9 p. with music furnished by Bob Woolford and his orchestra. The orchestra will play until midnight.

Anyone wishing to secure table reservations may do so by phoning 450 or 714-J. Burning Flue Causes Fire Scare at Mercer Residence Clinton city fire department made a run yesterday at 9:40 p. m. to the Pete Mercer residence, 103 South Eleventh street. The fire was caused by a flue burning out.

No damage was reported. Truman, Marshall Call for Rein on World Passions to Avert Disastrous Crisis; New Block to Communism Seen in West Pact Five Western European Nations Sign 50 Year Military, Economic Pact labelled this fruit of British eign Secretary Bevin's "Western Union" conception as a "plot a- gainst peace. But the five-nation parley issued a joint communique announcing that a 12-point draft treaty has agreed upon and will be submitted for approval of the respective governments. The announcement sail that the treaty "contains economic. social and cultural clauses, relating to mutual assistance the framework of United Nations charter." Amidst Growing Concern Agreement on the federation came at a moment growing concern on the part of the Western democracies over past events in Europe and dire predictions for the future.

It is a direct outgrowth of the treaty of friendship and mutual asContinued on Page 6 BRUSSELS -Five nations of Western Europe knit themselves into tight 50-year military, economic and cultural unit today as a bulwark against expanding Communism. Delegates Great Britain, France and the Benelux nations (Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg) completed a conference to which a sense of urgency had been given by the Communist coup in Czechoslovakia. "Plot Against Peace" Moscow broadcasts promptly Czechs Pay Last Homage to Dead Jan Masaryk Thousands Line Streets To File Past Martyr's Bier; Government Tightens Rule PRAGUE The greatest public hommage ever paid to an individual in Czechoslovakia's history was accirded today to late Foreign Minister Jan Masaryk. 25 City Blocks Men. women and children lined up four abreast the length of twenty-five city blocks to view the body of the statesman who they ahd been officially informed, committed suicide Tuesday.

Masaryk's body lies in state in Cernin Palace, the foreign office headquarters, in preparation for a state funeral tomorrow. This spontaneous public demostration came as new evidence was brought to light that Masaryk may have committed suicide in protest against ruthless communist domination of his country. Thousands poured throught the streets of Prague to show their af fection for the son of the founder of the republic whose ideals have now been discarded. There were strong indications that the government is preparing precautionary power measures against outbreaks by democratic forces. Strong forces of security police were brought into the city from the country, and it is expected also that troops may be brought in.

The security police also patrol the streets in pairs. They are virContinued on Page 6 Blood Donations May Return to County To Help Fight Measles Clinton News Blood donated by Vermillion County residents to the Red Cross blood banks may well be returned. to aid the measles epidemic now in the county, under plans made by the Red Cross, local Red Cross officials said today. An immune-serum- globulin, a blood derivative manufactured from army surplus blood, is available to aid in the modification and prevention of measles. Supplies of the serum may be obtained for doctors and hospitals through the offices of the board of health, the Red Cross said.

A limited quanity of the serum will be available to the very young and needy. The peak of the current measles Continued on Page 4 Initial Plans Are Made for Clinton Farm-4H Festival Clinton News August 12, 13 and 14 has been tentatively set as the date for the third annual Farm, Home and 4-H festival to be held in Clinton. Members of the Commercial Club's agriculture committee, representatives of the Clinton Farm Bureau and of the Clinton Range Riders mapped plans for the annual event at meeting this week with Elmer Wittkoff as chairman. A kickoff dinner will be held Wednesday, Aug. 11 to inaugurate the show and a series of evening entertainment programs will be Arrangements are being made to include livestock in this year's exhibit along with the commercial exhibits and home ec entries of past years.

It is hoped to have a livestock auction at the end of the festival. Further plans for the event will be made next month when the meets again on April 14, Real Danger in Inflamed Public Opinion, Top US Leaders Warn; Changes In Policy Toward China, New Expansion of Aid Through Truman Doctrine Expected City Schools List 236 Students On Honor Roll, Honorable Mention Local News Names of 236 students from senior high school, junior high school and the grade schools, Central, South, and Glendale, appeared on the honor roll list released today by C. Boyd, dent of schools. Three students from senior high school received five A's, Joe Perona, Jane Pesavento, and Norma Sweazy. A students are: Robert Aimone, Frankie BreBillie Jean Cheek, Donna Lee Doughty, Barbranell Eastwood, Earl Foltz, Margaret Ann Gross, Betty Harrison, Dorothy Hennis, Sylvia Ann Jones, John Kitinoja, Rosalie Lark, Charlotte Lawson, Imogene Lawson, John Markello, Louie Marrelli, Irene Mogentale, Rosemary Munson, Judy Richardson, Louis Sasso, Betty Stash, Aida Toffolo, Barbara Jean Turchi, John Lee Turchi, Don Vaughn, Edith Veltri, Patricia Wisneski and Barbara Jean Yowell.

Students who received three A's and a or included, John R. Aimone, Ruth Ann Auman, Lloyd Beard, Mary Ann Bettasso, Illa Black, Jean Cargal, Madalyn Davidson, Clifton Evitt, Marilyn Giacoletto, Barbara Hatley, Martha Funeral Services Held For Lydia Ruth James; Body to Be Returned Local News Brief funeral services were held March 11 in Saigon, Indo-China for Miss Lydia Ruth James, Hillsdale, Ind. and Mrs. Jean Skewes, San Francisco, both employes of the United States state department who were shot to death last Sunday night on a lonely road three miles outside of Saigon. Mr.

and Mrs. Otto James of route one, Hillsdale, have asked that the state department return the bodv of their daughter to the United States for burial. It is expected that the body will be flown to the States and should arrive within the month. Miss James, a former WAC, had been in Saigon since August, when she and her, companion were slain and their bodies burned last week. The American Consulate and the French, the police said identity that of as the yet killers no has been obtained.

Jennings, Irene Kodrich, Adele Marietta, Jane Martin, Betty Pen- man, Barbara Ann Ray, Carolyn Stewart, Shirley Stultz, Gene Walters, Mabel Wellman, Carolyn Whitcomb, Thomas Wittkoff and Dick Wright. Two A's and two B's: Virginia Bonucchi, Virginia Brown, John Brown, Joan Christopher, Marie Corrado, Winifred Craft, Forest Daughtery, Loretta Dugger, Betty Griffin, Jim Helms, Shirley Henderson, Maine Kiser, Johnny Lamb, Nick Marietta, Leila Myers, Mary Paine, Julia Pilipovich, Joe Rasmussen, Sally Rasmussen, Ruth Ann Reed, John Archie Ruatto, Janet Stewart, Carl Walter and La Donna Wright. Seventh grade honor roll for junior high school includes: Carol June Kendall, Eleanor Linberg, William Moy and Priscilla Runyan. Seventh grade honorable mention: Billy Blackburn, Carolyn Crawl, Louis Dallagiacomo, Johnny Lawson, Hila Jean Newsome, Clara Ann Ondo, Edith Ralston. Shirley Straw, Darlene Vitaniemi, and Larry Wheaton.

One student, Marilyn Cunningham, was named for the honor roll of the eighth grade of junior high. The honorable mention list for the eighth grade includes: Betty Continued on Page 6 Year-Old Daughter Of Clinton Family Dies in Capital Local News Ruby Rosemary Chaney, year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chaney, Route 2, Clinton, died at the Riley, hospital in Indianapolis at 9:15 p. m.

Wednesday after a short illness. In addition to the parents, she is survived by three brothers, David Chaney of Mattoon, Alfred Chaney Westville, and Clarence Chaney, at home; four sisters, Dorothy, Nellie Catherine, Mae and Virginia Ellen, all at home and a grandmother, Mrs. Alice Chaney of Centenary. The body was taken to the Frist Funeral Home where funeral services will be held at 10:00 m. Saturday.

Rev. Fred Oliver will officiate and burial will be made in Sheperds cemetery. Tension Between U.S., Russ Tight As Army Cables Version of Shooting WASHINGTON S. Russian tension was heightened today when an official Army report label- ed a Soviet account of the shooting of an American soldier in Vienna "a complete distortion of the The U.S. report flatly contradicted--with eyewitness statementsevery charge the Soviet area commander Col.

Ivanov, made to Gen. Geoffry Keyes, U. S. military commander in Austria. Lodge Formal Protest Keyes countered with the results of his investigation and lodged a formal protest through the U.

S. member of the Vienna Inter-Allied Commission against the incident. Keyes further requested Ivanov WASHINGTON The administration's fear that the aroused passions of the people on both sides of the Iron Curtain may precipitate a world crisis emerged today as one of the major problems facing high officials. This concern has received its greates emphasis in the communist coup in Czechoslovakia which reached its tragic climax in the death of Foreign Minister Jan Masaryk. Indicat Grave Situation Public declarations by President Truman and Secretary of State Marshall indicated plainly that the world situation is grave and that the great fear is that an embittered public may touch off a crisis which might lead ultimately to warfare.

Mr. Truman declared that his faith in world peace has been shaken events and endorsed statement in which the Secretary said the world situation is "very, very serious" and that he fears outbursts of passion at home and abroad. Expand Truman Doctrine While both officials insistently deny that any change in U. S. foreign policy is involved, students of the situation are convinced modification in various connections are indicated.

These changes are believed to include: 1. Expansion and revision of the Truman doctrine, which was proclaimed just a year ago today. That statement said that it aimed at preventing an outside force from establishing totalitarian regimes in any country. Only Greece and Turkey were involved at that time. 2.

A change in the policy toward China which does not now favor the inclusion of communists in the central government, although it does favor bro the base of the National regime it inclue on Page 6 Parley Sought To Avert Packers' Strike Set Monday Chicago Mayor Seeking Meeting With 'Big 4'; Stock Prices Tumble Mayor Martin H. Kennelly seeks a conference with heads of the "Big Four" meat packers today in an effort to prevent a strike of 25,000 CIO workers at the Chicago stockyards Monday midnight. Should the conference be successful and the strike averted, it would bait a nationwide walkout of 75,000 members of the CIO Packinghouse Workers Union employed in other meat packing plants. Spokesmen for the packers and be the union preparing for however, full-fledged appeared strike that would cripple the nation's meat packing industry. Whittle Demand 10 Cents The CIO union has whittledown its original demand for a 29-cents an hour pay increase to 19 cents during three days of conferences with the U.

S. Conciliation Service. The packers refuse to pay more than 9-cents an hour, the same increase granted to the AFL Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen's Union and several independent unions which have signed new agreements. Industry spokesmen forecast a scarcity of meat within a few days after a walkout. Buyers for the packers at the Continued on Page 6 Almedia Waugh Dies Early Today At Fairview Home Clinton News Mrs.

Almedia Aun Waugh, 72, of Fairview Park, died at her residence at 2:55 a. m. today after an illness of two and half years. She is survived by the husband, David; one daughter, Mrs. Ed Williamson of Clinton; one sister, Mrs.

Cora Ruby of Clinton; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The body was taken to the Frist Funeral Home where funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Sunday. Rev.

George Watts will officiate and burial will be made in Riverside cemetery. Father-in-law of Fairview Man Dies in Sandusky, 0. Mr. and Mrs. George Cline of Fairview Park received word today from their son and in-law, Mr.

and Mrs. James Cline of Sandusky. of the death of their daughter-in-law's father John Lawrence, also of Sanduskv Mr Lowrence at a hosnital in Sandusky Surday morning. Funeral services were held TuesI day. Sailor's Body Is Returned Here For Interment Local News The body of Seaman second class Ernest G.

Whitesell, former resident of New Goshen, died in the New Hebrides Islands on Sept. 26, 1944, will arrive in Clinton at 5:44 p. m. Tuesday, March 16, and be taken to the Frist Funeral Home to lie in state until the time of the funeral services at 2:00 p. m.

March 18 at the United Brethren Church in New Goshen. Seaman Whitesell, who was 23. at the time of his death, was born Jan. 9, 1921, in New Goshen, on where he spent his childhood. On July 26, 1940,, he married Miss Mary Shank, also of New Goshen, and approximately a year later they moved to Michigan City, where they resided.

until the time of his enlistment in the United States Navy on May 19, 1944. He was sent overseas on the U. S. S. General Hugh L.

Scott on Aug. 17, 1944. Two days prior to his death, Seaman Whitesell had gone swimming in shallow water, and had broken his neck. Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs.

George Whitesell of New Goshen; the widow, Mary; one son, Marvin Ernest, both of Michigan City, one sister, Mrs. Mary Sanquenetti of Route 2, Clinton, four brothers, Oren Whitesell, at home. Earl Whitesell of Terre Haute, Clifford Whitesell of Chicago. and Richard Whitesell, with the United States Army in Germany: several uncles, aunts, and cousins. The Honor Guard of the American Legion Post 140, of Clinton, will meet the train on which the body of Seaman Whitesell will arrive, and will also conduct graver side services at the Rose HIll cemetery.

to "take action to prevent such incidents." Use Illegal Bullet The report said that Pfc Jack Grunden of Portland, who in the streets of Vienna last was shot in the back by a day was wounded by an explosive "dum-dum" bullet. Such missiles are outlawed in International warfare. The report said Grunden is in an condition." The army added: "Medicos have high hopes of saving his arm. Not yet in condition to be closely interrogated. Receiving transfusions." Grunden was walking near the (Continued on Page 2) Great Books Group Will Discuss Montaigne Monday Meeting at the H.

H. Wisehart Law Offices at Blackman -treet Monday at 7.30 p. the Great Books discussion group will have as its subject Montaigne's Selected Essays. This will be the first meeting in the new location..