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THE PITTSBURGH PRESS Kn'rM Tratr Psf Pi. TUESDAY, JUNE Leader Fails To Get Support Of McClelland 4 Killed Here As U. S. Road Toll Hits 364 Worst Memorial Holiday in History PAGE 2 I SHtJ'" ii -t i ii "v- Coroner Balks At Bid for Aid i if if i v'j-t I iiH sw An editorial "Death at the State Sen. George M.

Leader today failed to get an all-out pledge of support from Coroner William D. McClelland. Senator Leader defeated Dr. McClelland for the Democratic i't 11 I rti Ti (k SV. jfwfi: iff I WxC'-r I 1 ftJk 1 iii, ill Wheel," rage 2, Sec.

2. While Western Pennsylvania beathed easier todav with four traffic fatalities, the nation counted 361 persons dead on its highways the worst carnage for any three-day Memorial holiday period in history. The national toll exceeded the worst fears of the Xationa Safety Council, which, had expected 310 to die on the nation's highways-. Nearly four died on the road every hour. The worst previous highway toll over a three-day Memorial week end was 333 in 1932.

Throughout the State, 12 persons were reported dead in highway accidents and another six killed by fire, lightning, drowning and other mishaps. Andrew J. Ferueio. 2H. of: Muir, and Gen L.

Lins, 23, of' Tower City. Schuylkill County! were killed when Ferugio' swerved his car Into a tree to avoid a group of children marching in a parade at Tower! City. I lire Kills Widow And a socially prominent Philadelphia widow, Mrs. Min-I nie Drexel Fell Cassatt, burned to death Sunday when a cigaret set fire to her bed in the Hotel Barclay. Capt.

Jackson R. Dodson, State polire troon commander nomination for Governor on; May 13. The nominee called upon Dr. I McClelland today at. the latter's 1 dental office and the coroner had this to say: "I told him that I was In no portion at hit time to talk politics to far at the com-In? campaign It concerned.

"I haven't had the chance to talk to my supporters in the! other count and certainly! want to do that and see them' first," said Dr. McClelland. -He said he told the senator that "it appears the Democratic Tarty has a lot to do about out its house in Pennsylvania." Dr. said the parly needs a new and vigorous State chairman. The State Committee meets 'lime 9 in Harrisburg to reoriranl.e and after that Dr.

Mc( lelland taid he may have something; to tay. Senator Leader asked Dr. Mc has my J'tte doy gone?" is Pays Back 308 Days of fAxAitm-ti VinirifMr imiru i i I HICHWAYS OFFICIALS AT MACINC PROBE Waiting to appear before the grand jury on macing today were, left to right, Assistant Superintendents Thomas J. McElhaney, Nelson J. Cameron, Frank W.

Sfahl, and George E. Davidson. Postal Veteran Gives U. S. 'Health Dividend' Missing Mace Witness Located in Hospital Clelland for his support, tho'cn)SPy, yellow haired Sandy hitler said, but that wasn't grown has patrolled the North forthcomlng-at least at this.

Hills fr two days, calling her at Greensburg, which controls ln a hospital recovering from a four-county area, said in an aut0 ac" available man" working icidPnt- 1 35? 'sv over the week end to rut down the toll. He reported that his area escaped without a single rural fatality, matching last year's record. Patrols Doubled Almost double the ordinary number of State police patrols were on the road, he said. "Motorists were extremely cooperative," he added. This is the second straight Fund Collector Hurt in Crash A key witness in the Counfv grand jury probe of macing is i lp honnetn 01 beecn burg, who served as official campaign fund collector for Gov.

John S. Fine's Republican candidates in the May IS primaries. District Attorney James F. Malone has been trying to subpena Mr. Long and hit contribution records since last Friday, but has been unable to find him.

However, it was learned that Police had no report of the accident. But today, Mr. Long's mother said he was injured in an auto accident early Sunday riorning. She taid he wat in a hospital with a broken leg and other injuries. Cn nffirials Ri helween Leechburc! Near mat western Pennsylvania Mr.

Long was injured earlv has made a good safety record: Sunday when his car hit a util-on the Memorial Day week end. ny p0e Last year, while the rest of! 'He is' believed to be in a pri-the nation was setting an all-; vate hospital in Harrisburg, al-time record in highway though the doctor who treated Western Pennsylvania chalked him refused to discuss the case time. Dr. McClelland indicated that he and his supporters think the Committee should elect a new chairman to replace Maurice Splain Jr. They may ffet their wish at he has said he wants In quit to devote hit full time to the Fraternal Order of EaRles.

Dr. McClelland said he told his primary opponent, that he was disappointed in one remark made by Mr. Leader in a Mc-Keesport speech. In that talk. Senator Leader said he didn't think the Democrats would go to the morgue for a candidate.

As coroner, Dr. McClelland is superintendent of the County Morgue. Senator Leader also saw one of Dr. McClelland's chief supporters, Prothonotary David B. Roberts, but didn't do any better there.

ieorge, I here Isn't much politics we can lalk about now," said Mr. Itobcrtt. He pointed out that the Mc- and backers will have a dinner June 11. that the party needs to be re-organized State wide, that Philadelphia Democrats are in a mess and that Dr. McClelland's friends want to look the situation over.

Mr. Leader spent the week end here and said he hopes to line up the complete support of all Democratic leaders including Dr. McClelland and of the labor groups which backed the coroner in the primary. The Democratic candidate taid he realized I he Repuh-licant probably wfll use the loyalty oath issue againtt him. He voled against the measure In the State Senate in 1951.

Senator Leader said he is rroud of the vote because it uic rait afainct "restrirtive legislation" anrl hsnnCD oath offended certain religious groups. He said he will link up the up oniy nve traffic deaths. This year, that toll was shaved. Victims this year were; rvt. Elmer W.

I.eng, 20, of 3017 Hazeihurst Brentwood, killed on the Turnpike as he was coming home from Aberdeen Proving Grounds for the weekend. "Where, oh, where, PA Used by Girl To Find Lost Dog Tours North Hills Calling for Terrier A little girl in a liille car Is, telling her neighbors her little1 dog is lost. In a loudspcakei -equipped piano-playing terrier. Thousands of residents of West View and surrounding communities have heard her amplified plea: ome, Tootsie. Where are yon, 'loolsie? Has anybody kin on rtiir tiiir r' II "IF, The midget car is emblazoned with equally plaintive entrea- "Lost-mother of six sma brown terrier short hair long tail reward." The reward will be (he privilege of hearing Tootsie play the piano with her fore-paws and ting in a rather doggy soprano, explained Sandy's father, Harold M.

Brown. There has been no singing around the Brown home at 529 Tavlnr Avalon. since Sun- da V. That's when Tootsie hopped out of the family carj while Sandy and Mrs. Brown; were at West View lonnine center.

Official Scorns State's 'Scrubs' Says Wash Leaves Ring Anund Tube Elbow grease is still the best way to keep Liberty Tunnels clean. "Fancy gadgett just won't take oil and grease o(T the tile walls," reported County Works Director Levi Bird Duff to the Commissioners today. The gadgets he refers to represent worth of equip- mflnt thn WttA 1 1 1 rrn it'a TID. Daitmcnt USCS to Wash he W3 0 the 11CW SOUlITel Hill Tunnel Parkway. Mr.

Duff's on renn-Lincoln engineers after a. 1 squirting high-pressure soapy vratpr Pirnht hehinH it pnmps another truck, this one with 2000 gallons of clear water which it sprays as a rinse. After one 6f these treatments recently, Mr. Duff said he followed up the rinse truck "and could write my name on the tile surface." "The old fashioned way," con- ends Mr. DufT, "is still the best wav." 1 That way, as crews do it two Home for Aged Relocation Asked Sought as Addition To Medical Center A drive is on to locate the" County's new hospital for the aged in Oakland Medical Center instead of Scott Township as planned.

It was learned today William McElroy "of the University of Pittsburgh Medical School has met privately with County Commissioner Harry W. Fowler to urge the switch. The County already has taken bids for construction of the $18,., 500.000 hospital in Scott Town-' ship, but has not awarded contracts. Dean McElroy met with Commissioner Fowler last week accompanied by Dr. il- liam O'Xeil Sherman, retired chief surgeon for United States Steel.

Corp. 1 The head of the university's fast-growing medical establishment urged the county to take over Municipal Hospital as for geriatrics (treatment of the ills of the aged)." It was also suggested that the County might take over Aspinwall Veterans Hospital, which eventually will be ahan-. doned now that the new Oak- -land vets' hospital is open. Dean McElroy 'a proposals were taken under advisement by the commissioners. Dr.

Gerard P. Hammill. executive director of the County Institution District, has been asked to investigate and make recommendations. Dean McElroy directed a' losing fight to build the old folks hospital in Oakland when it was first proposed several years ago. Hi? new suggestion comes on.

the heels of disappointingly high bids for constructing the institution in Scott Township. Commissioners had expected it' to cost between $16,000,000 and $17,000,000. But the recently opened bids put it nearer Dean proposal also enmet at a rime when the commissioner are looking forward to 1955, when they may have to fake over the cost of health service for the entire County, including Pittsburgh. That would add millions to the medical column of then-budget. However, it was pointed out that combined facilities of Municipal and Aspinwall Hospitals are only about 1200 beds 400 at Municipal, S00 at Aspinwall.

The proposed Scott Township institution would have 2000. Dean McElroy's suggestion Frank McDermott, 17, ofjin vanriergrift confirmed that! Muse, Washington County, kill-one of their utiity poles vvas ed as the car in which he gpri pary Sunriav along Mike Jackson Ends 48-Year Career "Young" 70 year-old Mike Jackson gave I'ncle Sam a retirement present when he left the Post Office after 43 years service. Milte hns acciimulalcd 30 days of tick leave that he's turning back to the Government bemuse "I'm thankful for being so healthy." When lie retired yesterday as foreman at the Pittsburgh Uinee. wwe saio hp nc leave is a privilege ami noi a ngni He has been sick less than one nay for each year of service. Wearing a good-natured grin, Mike admits that "sometimes I feel ashamed for being this healthy at my age." Many of hit colleagues shake their heads when they think of Mike's sick leave record.

Piled up at the rate of 13, days per year, it's rare when any sick leave Is If it unusen. M' quickly admits he owes his "youth" to the cooking of. wmr. Born on Heir's Island, now Pittsburgh's stock yards, he re- calls when it was a garden spot with a colony 01 it lammes, a sawmill and truck gardens. 'Bucket Brigade' Totes Jail Water Cell Block Main Breaks Some 350 prisoners at County Jail today" formed a giant bucket brigade to provide their own water supply.

The ladle chain came into service when a 10 inch main supplving water to the ceil 11 i i .1 U. nOOOeO tH U1C floss Street jail. Prisoners began lugging the liquid from another cell range served by a different main. Meanwhile, County Commissioners called a special meeting today to get a plumher on the job for needed repairs. One official blamed the break on last week's general alarm fire on the Bluff.

He said firefighters drained most of the mains to mount pre Mllr lirilillllf; ilirr i.ni house blaze on Vickroy Street When the full surge of water returned to the pipe linet it may have been too much for them, the official reasoned. One bright spot-remained for the prisoners, however. Water taps in the kitchen were un- hampered and chow was dished! North Vandergrift. Sandy's omplified peo. Sick Leave MIKE JACKSON' 'It's Auto Club Renews War on Towing Falsifying Charged In Damage Report The Pittsburgh Motor Club today renewed its attack on police methods of towing illegally parked cars.

In its monthly newspaper, the club reproduced a City towing notice, which shows that the ar- resting officer checked both 'sides of the car as damaged, Actually, the club claims, even after the car was released from the City Pound, there as only a minor damaged spot on Report Quoted The club has started law suits against the City to stop what it calls "falsification" of towing records to protect the City in case the towers damage a car. The reproduction of the towing notice, dated March 19, showed check marks indicating the following parts Front left fender, front right fender, rear left fender, rear right fender, left side body, right side body. 'This sort of amazed me," the owner said in a statement to the motor club, "since the car was just a week old." 'Window Smtthed' "It looked- to me," he added, "like the officer had made every effort to protect the towing company and if they had dragged the car upside down from where it was on Federal Street to the City Pound I would have had no recourse." In another case cited in the June issue of "The Pennsylvania Motoris! the club prints the sworn statement of a 72-year-old member who says he had to stand by on the curb while officers broke a window in his locked car and then towed it away. City law specifies that a car shall not be towed away if the owner arrives on the scene before the car is moved. Louis A.

Miller Solemn requiem high will be sung tomorrow for Louis A. Miller in Annunciation Church, North Side, at 10 a. m. Mr. Miller, who died Saturday at his home, fi3 Riverview was a meat buyer for the Pittsburgh Mercantile Co.

for 23 years, He was a members of the I shers' Society of Annunciation Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Estella G. Fath Miller; three brothers, Harry Otto C. and Andrew H.

Miller. Friends are being received at the Frank W. Simons Funeral Home, 2025 Perrysville Ave. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, North Side.

iff fTMl MICHAEL J. WAKGOVIC1I Testifies before grand jury. nounccd that the grand jury investiEration into his charees that State employes were forced to contribute to the political fund will continue for another two weeks. Witnesses today were: Michael Wargovich, advance district representative, State Workmen's Insurance Fund, who reported to the grand jury-last week, but did not testify before the day ended. Catherine Hucith, a clerk at the Aspinwall Maintenance riant, Highways Department, also recalled.

And these assistant superintendents in the Highways Department: Nelson J. Cameron, 126 W. Mclntyre North Side; Thomas J. McElhaney, 73 Old Clairton Frank Wr. jStahqula, 100 W.

Seventh Tarentum, and George E. David-'son, Box 33, Greenoch. Parolee Held As Auto Thief A McKeesport teen-ager, on parole for auto larceny, was slapped with a second car-stealing charge today. Alfred Brownfield. IS, of 213 Market was held for court after he ran a stolen auto into a parked car on Sheridan Street.

A 17-year-old companion was turned over to Juvenile Court. Brownfield was placed on parole in April after he flagged down a State police car to request gas for a stalled car, which afterward turned out to stolen. nr vmg to a nance vvim six omer joums crasnea into pole in Canonsburg. Mrs Emma Robinson, 64. of jk nnlnrta Tnrfisna Crtimtv Irillfirli Shclocta, Indiana County, killed when the car in which she was iiuing piungea over a nanK ana rolled over near Kittanning Saturday.

Michael Lopiishansk)', 14, of New Salem, Fayette County, killed when a car hit his bicycle at New Salem Saturday. Not a single fatal accident occurred in Allegheny County, unofficial reports showed. Ex-City Newsman Dies in Arizona rilOENIX, June 1 (SpeciaD Services were held todav for former Pittsburgh newspaperman, John ri. mas He died Friday. Mr.

Haas worked for many vears in the editorial and flnan- 1 cial departments of the old Pittsburgh Dispatch. At one time or i another he vvas both reporter auditor for the paper. For reasons of health he came from Pittsburgh about six years ago. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. 'Marcella Haas and a sister, Mrs.

Emma Storer. Burial was in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mrs. Long said she did not what hns lta, her son vvas in. She said his wife was at his 'bedside' Since last Friday, County detectives have been trying to locale I-ong to serve him with a subpena to appear before the grand jury in Allegheny County.

His records of contributions could be very important in the macing investigation. By comparing the contributions with official records of the workers' pay, Mr. Ma-lone hopes to prove that they were mated for a uniform one per cent of their annual salaries. Rut when Co'tnty detectives tried to serve a suhpena on Mr. Long at his Leechburg rne nnay nignr, rney were told he would be back "shortly." Mr.

Malone said. Unable to contact him that n'Sht' Detectives Tom Mc- Cracken and John Couch re turned the next morning. "Even the dog didn't bark that time," they told Mr. Malone. Shortly afler Mr.

Malone began hit investigation May 5, Mr. Long said he "couldn't tay" whether or not he would appear voluntarily until he talked to Governor Fine. Meanwhile, Mr. Malone an COP nominee, Lt. Gov.

Lloyd, study of the machinery two 11. Wood, with the present ad-! specially equipped trucks ministration of Gov. John S.j turned thumbs down on adopt-; j-jne- ling the method for Liberty Mr Leader said he will blame; tubes. the State sales tax on the Re- Mates motorized clean- publicans who voted for it in'inff apparatus works this way: the Legislature hut declined to First a truck carrying a 1500- make anv specific promises on'Rallon tank passes through or three times a year at the up as usual. Liberty Tubes, is to scrub down! Property and Supplies Direc-the walls with long stiff tor Harry Aufderheide said he brushes and plenty of detergent! had a plumbing expert at work and water.

In between washings'examining the main to recom-the walls get a dry cleaning. Intend repairs. FROM NINE TO FVE i i i taxes. "I will people of not deceive the Pennsylvania," he declared. However, Senator Leader took a shot at a statement by Mr.

Wood to the effect that it's almost impossible to cut the costs of State government. "We don't need those 70,000 State payrollers in Harrisburg," Mr. Leader declared. Official Accused Of Tipsy Driving A Washington County parole officer was held for court on drunken driving charges today In McKeesport. Todd Proctor, 12.

of 12 Linn Washington, was arrested when he drove the wrong way on oneway Walnut Street, po-i lice said. Patrolman James Corcoran said he took Proctor before a physician, who pronounced him under the influence of alcohol. aft.er the parole officer ignored a suggestion to park his car. One Call Important In the eient of a surprise air attack trained Civilian Plane Spotters would be of linaluable service in Air and Civilian Defense. One call from a spotter could save a city! Send today for your free bnoklet.

"One Call," Box SO, Air Defense Command, Colorado Springs, Colo. Published as a public service in co-operation with The Advertising Council. lit cJjT I to take over Municipal Hospital would relieve the City of a white elephant. Built as a center for infectious diseases, it is used at only about one-fourth of capacity. Man Aiding Son Dies in Station A Squirrel Hill man died ol a heart attack in the Home-; stead police station while baiK' ing his son out of tail.

The coroner's office said Ati bert Kern, 55, of 761 Montclail; died Sunday as a result oi' of a coronary occlusion. Police said he had gone tc the station to place a $15 for-, feit for his son, Edward, 23 who had been arrested on s' disorderly conduct What Is It? Sec Pat 34 i EICHT MINUTES FROM THE AIRPORT Guy Miller, owner of Miller's Aviation Cen- ter, sets down on Point Park in a timing test to determine the feasibility of air taxi 1 i i. nrn.L. A --i. I service ana man uansporr Derween ureuier riribDuign -virpurr una wutcwgy vci ter.

The time: eight minutes. Another test showed air time from Greater Pittsburgh to County AirDOrt to be 1 1 minutes. Pilot was Rudy Scoke. "Some dictation! I took down three peges of snores before I realized he was asleep.".