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EVENING Hours Are READING Hours Published in the Heart of the Dairying and Industrial Centers of Piedmont North Carolina STATESVILLE DAILY RECORD Vol. 19 No. 160 Statesville, N. C. Saturday, July 8,1950 Dial 5251 For All Departments Today's PreM RUB 5,400 M'ARTHUR IS NAMED U.

N. COMMANDE Council Confirms City Budget Of $1,006,000 Down In Iredell. THAT'S RIGHT If you thought it was cooler down in Iredell yesterday, you were absolutely right. Piedmont Experiment station reported a high of only 78, practically January temperature in the past mild winter. Actually, it's a far cry from the gay 90's we've been having this summer season and maybe it will continue that way for some time.

At least, the man's on our side. NEW TO OLD Statesville firemen are adding something new to their old (very old) fire station. They've waited a long time for a new and adequate station to house their equipment and themselves but so far it has availed nothing. Their comfort has been aything but that, what with being without either a heating or cooling system. So they've now acquired a big blower which will circulate cool, washed air in their sleeping quarters on hot days or nights.

Maybe, if they keep adding new things, they'll soon build their own new station. TAKE IT the Korean war situation looking so alarming, it is easy to see it could have disastrous effects on the nation's economy. Especially if persons start the old World War II trick of buying everything in sight to guard against the day of rationing. Despite the fact that tires and automobiles are still being made, a rumor that they might soon be rationed could play havoc with the market. And probably they wouldn't be rationed at all.

Within the next several weeks, the tide of war is going to turn in Korea, say correspondents who are actually in the front lines with American to be confused with the arm-chair strategists. So maybe the situa- Dn will get better before it gets uch worse. Local merchants will appreciate it if you do not start runs on their stocks. They hope to continue to be able to serve everyone with the necessities, even a few of the luxuries of life. REFERENCES.

Two irate members of the Civil Service board called on this newspaper today to protest an editorial in yesterday's paper which accused the of buck-passing. The editorial said 1 the board did not need to recommend to the city council a change in working hours for the police department; that it already had that power. It' could act, we said, without the approval of the mayor and city council. The men placed a typewritten copy of something on a desk and said', "Show us where we have that power." Well, we couldn't show them from whatever it was they hand- oil us, although there were some rules and regulations therein governing the Civil Service board. But if these two gentlemen will get a copy of the City Code and look under Article 13, Section 91, they will find they have the power to govern the activities of members of the police department and the services which they render.

Glad to be of service in clarifying your duties, gentlemen. WEATHER North Carolina cloudy and not much change in temperature tonight anil Sunday. Showers on the coast today and tonight. Local temperatures high yesterday 78, low this morning 62. STATESVILLE JOSEY having conversation with a rooster Linda REAVIS celebrating birthday Mrs.

J. F. TOMLINSON giving away gardenias from her lovely bush Frank LEDBETTER noting birthday Loretta MAYBERRY enjoying trip to Virginia Mary Margaret TROUTMAN playing with dog Tunic and Brucie ROMEIN eating watermelon Jakie FOSTER carrying bouquet of flowers Barbara and Shelby Jean MYERS worrying about school GARDEN PRODUCE Mrs. Hugh Bess of Statesville, route writes the Record's garden editor that she has new tomatoes and corn from her garden and that she and her family enjoyed some of it for the Fourth of July. Fine, Mrs.

Bess, and don't hesitate to bring us a sample. Paroles Record Commissioner T. C. Johnson said today 4j paroles were issued by Gov. Kfcrr Scott during the month of June.

Johnson said one full pardon was granted, seven paroles were revoked, one was re- instaied and 53 were terminated, seven prisoners were given commutations to lesser sentences and four received commutations to time served. First Woman Head CHAPEL HILL Chancellor R. B. House announced today he had appointed Dr. Dorothy C.

Adkins the first woman to head he University of North Caro- ina psychology department. Dr. Adkins succeeds Dr. J. F.

Dash- tell, who will remain with the department as Ke'Aan professor of psychology but asked to be relieved of his administrative duties. Truck Kills Boy J. Stegall, 9, was kiiled yesterday when his bicycle was struck by a truck driven by Charles Kisiah on the Warrenton-Louisburg highway. Kiziah's truck overturned when he swerved attempting to miss the child. Police said the death was apparently accidental and Kiziah was not held.

Dies In Wreck GREENSBORO Oren Amos Biggers, 30, of Charlotte died yesterday when his car ran off Ahe road here. Police said Big- dfevs'. body was discovered lying In the street. They could not explain the cause of the accident, but they said they believed he must have been taken ill suddenly. Bound Over K.

Mooney of Kannapolis today facc-d trial in district court on charges of aiding another man in cashing two checks which were forgecT Mooney waived preliminary hearing yesterday before U. S. Commissioner Nat C. White. He was bound over under.

$500 bond. He will be tried Judge Wilson Warlick at Festival Date ASHEVILLE The annual mountain dance and folk festival, western North Carolina's treat for the will be held here August 3-5. Dance teams, ballard singers, mountain bands, and individual fiddle and guitar players will compete for titles in the annual program. Bascm La mar Lunsford, organizer and director of the i'eslival, said he expected more than 600 performers to lake part. Loan Insured Federal Housing administration insured a $587,700 Joan yeaieraay which gave the green light to a 116- unit low-coal apartment propect in Raleigh.

Director James P. McRae said the total cost of the projecl would, run about $724,922. Each unit was planned to contain lour and a naif rooms and rent for $3U. Negro Acquitted 6u-year-old Negro woman was acquilted in Recorder's court yesterday in the shotgun slaying of a Negro who allegedly was stealing her chickens. Bertha Sawyer was charged with manslaughter after she shot down Robert Wright in her chicken pen.

Chivalry Ignored 'L wo kind-hearted young men were repulsed today in tneir attempt to rescue a damsel from the county workhouse. Ethel 0 Propsi, 20-year- old waiircss was serving 30 days in lieu of paying a fine of $25 and cosis lor using a room for immoral purposes. The men telephoned Ethel and revealed thei? desire to remove her from the coniines the workhouse by paying the $25 fine. "No thank yu," ceplied Ethel, "I'm yelling along all rifeiil." BIBLE SCHOOL Vacation Bible. school at Olin church will begin Monday morning, July 10, at 9 o'clock.

Classes, to be held from f) until 11 each day, will be for Kindergarten, primary, junior and intermediate ciildrwi. Reduced Tax Rate Okayed In First Draft Official Approval Comes In August Statesville's city Council confirmed a four-cent reduction in the city tax rate when it introduced the 195051 budget at council's meeting last night in city hall. The rate for the next year has been set at $1.30 in an overall budget of $1,078,767. It was the first time that the rate had been cut since Mayor A. Collier has been in office.

Even with the reduced rate, this year's budget is larger than last year'fi. Total last year was $1,006, 000. This is the straight year the city's budget has totaled over a million dollars. Included the amount is $141,329 for debt service, $45,000 for new sewer and water facilities, $80,000 for extension and improvement of light department facilities', $50,000 for paving new streets and $10,000 for resurfacing old streets. City Manager C.

L. Lineback, who, along with City Clerk and Treasurer A. E. Guy, had prepared the budget, said earlier that it has been "figured on a conservative basis throughout." Formal adoption of the budget is scheduled for the August meeting of the council. It is now filed for public inspection during the next month.

Mayor Pro Tern M. E. Ramsey presided at the meeting in the absence of Mayor R. A. Collier.

In other action' by the board, resignations were formally accepted from police officers C. F. Owens and L. R. Cashion, Jr.

Cashion's resignation is effective July 15. Acceptance of the two resignations creates a new vacancy in the department, to be filled by candidates, who took civil service examinations this week. Two other officers in the department, Carl Bailey and Tom Waugh, were promoted to the rank of sergeant. The board also passed a special license ordinance for the next fiscal year; Luther Sign company was granted the privilege of painting downtown garbage cans, and Black and Clark submitted low bid of $1,667 on a truck for the light de- CLOCK ROLF Bradshaw of Junior hiyh school makes a close shot in the ciiy re-creation clock golf tournament held yesterday at Davie Avenue school as contenders Johnny Harwell of Avcry Sherrill and Jim Mohler of Davie Avenue look on. Mohler was the winner of this junior division.

Midget winners were Neil Harwell and Fannie Lou Wilhclm, intermediate winners were James and Gail Poolc, Shirley Bird was the girl's junior winner. (Record staff photo). Seizure Of Railroads i Ordered By Truman WASHINGTON, July Truman today ordered the strike-bound Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad seized and directed the army to operate it. partment. Six blocks in west Statesville were rezoned from industrial to residential B.

The area Is bounded by Yadkin street, Deatpn street, Alexander street and Miller avenue. Cab drivers approved were D. L. Moore, W. L.

Vail, L. D. Shaw, 0. B. Bailey and J.

E. Waugh, while a franchise transfer from Glenn Wise to Rama C. Bruner was approved. Furniture Mart Opens Monday HIGH POINT, July Workers went on a round-the-clock schedule today to place last-minute exhibits for Monday's opening on the 51st southern furniture and rug market here. The market will be held for the 'irst time in the new southern furn- tui'e exposition building annex, a 0-story, million-dollar building just completed.

Scheduled to take part in the dedication of the new annex were Jacque Mercer of Arizona, Miss America of 1949; Gov. Kerr Soclt, Rep. Carl Durham; and George Ross, director of the State department of Conservation and Development. UNDERGOES OPERATION Mrs. Otto Tharpe underwent a major operation at H.

F. Long hos- Dital Friday morning. Her condi- ion is reported as satisfactory. Gamblers Take Legal Business WASHINGTON, July 8. The Senate Crime committee today sifted testimony that the big time underworld figures are using crime profits to "muscle into" legitimate business ranging from cheese companies to hotels.

Director Virgil Peterson of the Chicago Crime commission, has given the committee a list of some 80 businesses owned all or in part by criminal big shots. The list included such enterprises as automobile agencies, liquor establishments, laundries, night clubs, and restaurants. Chairman Esles Kcfauvcr, said his committee wants to find out how far the underworld has gone in using legitimate business as a place to investigate gambling profits. He said it also wants to know if mobsters are trying to take control of cerlam industries. Kefauver said Peterson's list can not be made public until the committee obtains more evidence.

But is may be made public later. The Chicago crime official was asked to check his files for any other concerns in which knowii gangsters have financial interests. Meanwhile, the committee planned to delve luroughly into the backgrounds of Iwo Florida dog track figures, John Patton and W. H. (Bill) Johnslon, at hearings in Miami next week.

Both were said by Peterson to have connections with members of the old Capone mob. Johnston, whose address is Jacksonville, was listed as president of Sportsmen's Park race track near Chicago. In the strike silualion thus confronting Mr. Truman said, "governmental 'seizure i.s imperative for the protection of our citizens." Seizure is effective at 5 p. m.

today. Striking AFL switchmen have rejected a government demand lo end their slrike. Mr. Truman said, "it, is essential to the national defense and lo Ihe security of Ihe nation, lo the public health and to Ihe public welfare generally, that every possible step be taken by Ihe governmenl to assure the operation of this railroad." At the same lime, Mr. Truman asked all employes of Ihe Rock Island to "cooperate with the government by returning lo duly." He also asked officials of the striking switchmen's union to "take appropriate aclion to keep their members at work." Federal mediators yesterday sent a virtual ultimatum to the switchmen's union lo end the slrike on the 8,000 mile railroad.

The union rejected it. The union already had called off its strike against four other western railroads, bul continued the slrike on the Rock Island. The union ended Ihq slrike on the Western Pacific, Chicago Great Western, Grcal Northern and Denver and Rio Grande Wr-sU-rn after President Truman threatened drastic action if the slrike was not ended. Mr. Truman's e.xculive order provides thai seizure and operal- ion of Ihc railroad by the Army shall remain in effect until final settlement of the strike.

KATHY SUE POPE Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pope of Catawba, announce the birth of a daughter, Katliy Sue, July 8, at Long's hospital. Mrs. Pope i.s the former Dolly Korn of Communist Forces Mass For Major Offensive TOKYO, Sunday, July S).

A powerful communist thrust forced Ameri- troops to abandon a strategic rail center north of faejon today. Other strong North Korean forces were moving up for a renewal of general offensive. Tlfe key transport hub along Ihe jagged fighting front less than 40 miles north of the provisional capital fell lo the communist armor after a bloody battle of almost 20 hours. Dispatches from the sector where the U.S. Army was massing Is might for a showdown struggle said the Americans fled Ihe town, later and went back to beat off repeated allacks, then finally vithdrew.

Gen. Douglas MacArthur, in a ummury 01 tnc nrsl Uvo weeks 01 Uie War, reponecl inal II along ine bailie area norlh ol rac-jon, Ihe Norm jvorua.ia were massing troops in lorwaro areas preparation for a renewed ol- cnsive." American bombers and fighlers utitjeu uvvuy ui me- WASHINGTON, July roops, tanks' and guns moving lo- Congress was in a mood today lo Truman Names American General; UN Flag To Fly Beside Old Glory WASHINGTON, July President Truman today na Gen. Douglas Mat-Arthur to command alt United Nations forces ing the communist Northern Koreans. The president acted uiHlcp the authorization the Unl Stales yesterday by the UN Security Council. The president directed Mat-Arthur to unfurl tin- blue and white UN flag alongside the United Stales flan in UK- Kon-aii fighting.

The Security Council resolution was adopted hy a 7 to 0 vole. requested the U. S. to designate tlu- commander ol the unified military forces to repel the communist "I am responding lo the recommendation ol the Security Council," Mr. Truman said, "and have designated lien.

Douglas MacArthur as the commanding general of the military forces which the of the United Nations place under the unified command of the United States pursuant to the United Nations' a.ssi.slanco lo the Republic of Korea in repelling the unprovoked armed allude against it. "1 am directing Gen. MacArthur pursuant the Seciinly Council's resolution, to use the United Nations' flag in ilu- course of operations against the North Korean forces concurrently with the flags of the various nations participating." Spending Plans Still Unchanged vartl the front through the rear rcas. MacArlnurs communique eported thai ireight trains and ruck convoys moving south del'- nitely were reported slowing own under the punishing blow.s. Forty lo liu communist IUIIKS nd more than 1,000 troops were ushi.ig across the Ansong river, ictwecn Pyonglaek and Chonan, nd heading down toward Songh- eight miles north of Chonan, oward the front.

Another convoy advancing to- ard the front from the Kumyan- jang area 38 miles northeast of 'yonglaek included 40 T-9 tanks nd heavy truck-drawn guns re- embling "the American 155-millimeter "long loins." U. S. air.scouts reported an "in- reasing enemy buildup of men nd armor" along the 55-mile sec- or between Pyonglaek and Wonju. The massing of two divisions vest and southwest of Wonju, 5 miles north of Tar.job, was indi- alcd. The official summary said upplies, equipment and troops are steadily flowing from the lorth and northwest.

Many Attending Junaluska Meet LAKE number delegates from churches in Ihis are among the 400 attending he Senior Assembly of Methodist I'oulli Fellowships in the Western Vorth Carolina conference here. Rev. II. G. Tutllo, pastor of Jroad Street Methodist church of llatesville i.s teaching a course ere on "Youth and 1 Delegates here from in and near ilatesvillu include Miss Rena ane Shurpe and Miss Jeanelle iVaugh of Slalcsvillc, route 6, rep- csontinfi Bethel church.

Miss Brcn Bunch, Henry Murseil loarman. Miss Mnry Jane Gerald, nd Miss Betty Jane Tuttle, rep- p.snnl Broad Street church. Calawba MHhndist church, C'a- iwba. sent Bobby Sicjnion ami go ahead with its present, plans on government spending and think a- boul the extra costs of' the Korean crisis later. The Senate will open debate next week on a one-package $34,704,018,672 appropriations bill that had been expected to finance government operations in the current fiscal year.

The House already has approved a $29,000,000 measure. Chairman Clarence Cannon, of the House Appropriations comniiltec said Ihe plan now is lo lei the military draw on the funds finally allocated lo il in these measures. He said the administration can then ask congress for extra funds to meet unforscen Korea costs. One lop member of Cannon's committee estimated the present emergency will cjosl. "anywhere from one to six and if things keep on happening it goes up from there." Elsewhere in Congress: Democrats on the Scn- alc communist investigation subcommittee were said to have vo- led to clear Ambassador-al-large Philip C.

Jessup of charges that he has pro-communisl leanings. The two Republican members, ac cording lo reports, were convinced that not enough evidence was produced either to refute or confirm the accusations of Joseph R. McCarthy, Wis. McCarthy himself said, "operation whitewash is again rolling," when he heard about the vote. Fourth District Group To Meet The fourth district, Young People's Christian Union of the Associated Reformed Presbyterian church, will hold a quarterly meeting Sunday afternoon at Pressly Memorial A.

R. P. church here. Hobby Brown of Now Sterling A.R.P. church is district president Harwell.

Tripk-ll Met ho- and will preside at Ihe business isl church near Ml. Ulla sent liss Shirk-lie Edwards and M'in'on Joe Parker. The assembly convened Mond-iv Saturday. Tin-' Older Youth will come in Monday. MARRIAGE LICENSES Two marriage licenses were issued in the Register of Deeds of fice this morning.

One to Don Belk and Patty Mae Wiggins and the other to William Clayton HaumxariK'i' and Hilton Downer. meeting (o be held at 5:30. A picnic supper will be spread at approximately 0:30 and the nishl. services will bn held at Members of the unions of First Slalesville, New Sterling, New Perth at Troutman, New Amity, and Pressly Memorial are expected to atlend. Rev.

Henry Pressly will preside. HAS OPERATION Mrs. J. Howard Thomas, Alex ander street, underwent an operation at Davis hospital lust nitfht. TAKES RADIO L.

Boyles of Salisbury lias accepted a position as assistant manager of the Slali'sville Broadcasting Co. effective Monday. Boylcs was formerly connected with station WSAT at- and stations in other nearby cities. He has wide t-xporic-ntc and training in Hit! lieldvJJf radio. Mrs.

Uoylt-s and their three children will join him here when a suitable 'residence has been found. First Draftees Not Expected To Be Called For Three Months WASHINGTON, July Selective Service has a reservoir of some 1,440,000 youths from 19 to 25 in class 1-A eligible for immediate induction. But It will probably be two or three months- before any answer reveille. It appears it will take at least that long for the Defense department to decide bow many draftees it and the draft boards can their machinery in motion. It was likely that draft calls will be least at first.

Most draftees will go into Ihe army, with single men MS tO i- duclion first. At. the present time, there arc some 9,790,000 registrants. Ol these some 6,198,000 have been deferred, while some 2,152,000 have not as yet been classified. Soon after President Truman induction yesterday Selective Service headquarters Here ordered state draft directors to add paid personnel to the local beards and get set for any call from the armed forces.

If and when the Defense department calls for draftees, here is what will Jiuppen: 1. Army. Navyand Air PMM mil notify 8wwtfre number of men yr as lo liicy need in a jjivcn month. 2. National Selective Service wjll linn 1)1 i.s number out among Ihe 48 stales and lerrilor- ies, with each slate's quota determined by the proportion of the i ils boundaries, i o.

ine same system, each state draft director will set quotas for local boards. 4. Local boards will notify the required number to report for physical examination and induction. The boards will start wilh 25-year old non-veterans and work down the age to the ID-year olds. 5.

The men will report lor induction and if they are accepted, will be ordered to report to their local boards 21 days later for transportalion lo an Army camp. The process will be repealed each time the aimed lorces call for new men. The present draft setup was established in 1948 when the armed forces found they were below needed strength. A one- year extension of the draft law was enacted last week. Some men totted unto the 1IJ48 Selective Service act between June 24, 194B a.id February, 1949 when boards were ordered to halt inductions.

Since that time Selective Service headquarters and the local and state agencies have been on a stand-by basis, Paid staffs in locul boards dropped from a high oi 0,103 employes to about 2,000. Last night's directive will permit local boards to increase their personnel again. In most boards, the number of paid employes co isisls now of just a paid secretary and an. as- Roy D. Ballard Dies Of Illness Hoy Ddnu'r Ballard, 53, son of the lale Rev.

and Mrs. L. D. Bali- ard, died at his home on Shelton avenue at 4:45 p. m.

Friday following a long period of ill health. Mr. Hal lard was born April 25, 1H97, in Coddle Creek township but had lived in and near Stalcsville all his life. Surviving arc his wife, Ihc former Mi.ss Hachcl Morrison; three sons liny lilnier Ballard, Hampton, Willie uallard, Statesville; Albert G. Uallard, StatL-sville; two Mrs.

David Memory, Knoxville, and Miss Bertha Ann Ballard of the home, Other survivors include his step mother, Mrs. Charlie Edwards and two sisters, Mrs. T. I. Edmiston, Moorcsville, and Mrs.

Charles lin of Slalesville. Tin; body willl be taken to th8 home- Ihi.s afternoon at 4 lo remain until Sunday afternoon at 4. From 4 until 4:30 the body will'lie in stale at the chapel of Rcavis Funeral home. Rev. William L.

McSwain ol Mountain, assisted by Rev. W. C. Coi-kman of Slatesville wilj conduct Hi'' ce. Burial wiU follow in Oakwood.

F. F. A. Members To Attend Camp HARMONY nu'inbers of the Chapter of Future Farmers of A mericu will leave ing, July 10, lor a week at theil slam F. F.

A. camp at White Lake About 400 other vocational agri culture students are scheduled attend from other schools througb the state. These farm boys will have I week of fun and recreation com pcting in swimming contests, horse slum softball, table tennis shuffle board, checkers, water bail and other recreational activities. HAS TONSILLECT0MY Betty Sue Dobson, daughter Mr. and Mrs.

Albert Dobsqn SiaU'svillc, route 2, underwent tonsillectomy, Thursday, at.