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Snal TODAY'S SMILE SALT LAKE CITY, May SO The weather man cot caufht with his prognostication down. Meteorologist G. K. Greening, who predicted heavy raini for Vtah, had to borrow bucket because the federal buildinr root had prunj a leak right over Greenings office. Good Morning If The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race Proved Anything, It Was That A Race Track Is a Darned Sight Safer Than a Highway These Days.

66th Year Volume 268 Bntered aecond el nutter Albuquerque, Number 61 N. poitoMlce under act of Congresi 1SK Friday Morning, May 31, 1946 Published Every Morning Price 5 Cents New Coal Pact to Cost 200 Millions Annually Mine Operators Senators Predict Pledges to Maintain Representative Named to Glass Place in Senate lramanMriKeM Af n. Arab State Rulers Reject Settling Of 100,000 Jews Delegate Says Move To Palestine Will Mean That Many Corpses Mill mi II.U. jTOWWlW i' hn II nn 1 nnll rin'ife ui uc nuauuunct RICHMOND, May 30 (IP) Gov. William M.

Tuck Thursday night named Representative Thomas Granville Burch of the Fifth Congressional District, to succeed the late United States Senator Carter Glass of Virginia. Stunned by Terms U. S. Gives Lewis Owners See Contract As 'A Defeat (or The American People' WASHINGTON, May 30 (AP) Bituminous coal operators, stunned by the Government's concessions to John L. Lewis ending the 59- Tribute to Dead By the Associated Press Solemn pledges to make firm the peace provided the dominant theme of reverent world-wide memorial services Thursday for America's soldier dead.

Small American flags fluttered at graves in the wide areas of the Pacific where a year ago America's military The governor said the papers would reach Washington by noon 111 I II I II Til 1 i I I I CAIRO, Mav 80 (AP) Action Hinges on Quick Settlement Of Maritime Dispute WASHINGTON, May 30 (INS) The prediction was made in informed Senate quarters Thursday that President Truman's emerg- Friday in order that Burch, who has accepted appointment, may qualify immediately. "Because of labor legislation 113 Jvj 1 BE I forces battled the Japanese, and and other matters in Congress I consider it imperative that we at each grave in the 36 U. Work for Peace, military cemeteries in Europe. day-old strike, remained silent have another senator in Washing Services in the new cemeteries i Thursdav niuht. nn their nPxt tnn forthwith.

the pnvprnnr of Europe and the Pacific hon-! move, but they estimated the pact said, after a plane trip from.ency strine euro out, now mom of its labor aratt, wouia oe aoan- orea me dead ana 12,744 1 would add at least $200,000,000 missing of World War Two. i to annual mining costs. The rulers of the seven states In the Arab League formally rejected Thursday any proposals for admitting more Jews into Palestine, and one delegate to the meeting here said attempts to resettle 100,000 Jews In the Holy Land "will result in a hundred thousand corpses." The delegate, who could not be quoted by name, said any efforts to implement the recommendations of the British-American inquiry committee that 100,000 Jews be admitted into Palestine would result in guerrilla warfare. Danger to Peace Oklahoma City, where he attended the conference of governors. The plane stopped at Lynchburg Thursday in order But the speakers, echoing the 'That certainly is a conserva doned if the maritime dispute is settled quickly.

1 i Is Theme Here Wernette Addresses Crowd After Parade Democratic Leader Barkley that the governor might attend has announced that he would the funeral of Senator Glass. he willing to have the bill sent to The appointment is until the either the interstate commerce or A pledge to support world peace and peace at home was hope that America's ons and daughters, too shall not have died in vain, gave tribute to all who fought and died in the wars which have occurred since the birth of the United States of America. Brief Ceremony In a solemn, almost silent ceremony that lasted no more than a minute, President Truman placed a wreath of white roses at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington cemetery. He did not the labor committee if an anticipated settlement of the maritime dispute is reached by Friday. One Democratic leader active on labor legislaion said if the bill the theme emphasized in a Mem next general election in November.

Gov nor Tuck said it was unconditional but it is expected that the new senator will not seek re-election. He will be 77 years old on July 3 and had already an tive figure," said two spokesmen for the industry. Based on a 35-cent Increase per ton, and last year's output, the cost would exceed 200 million dollars. Government officials predicted a boost of 30 to 35 cents in prices. Some officials predicted a boost of 30 to 35 cents in prices.

Some operators say 35 cents is extremely conservative. For many operations the cost would be more than 60 cents a ton, they say. Glumly gathered in a strategy orial Day address by President The Arab rulers warned the United States that such a step might endanger world peace, and John P. Wernette of the university of New Mexico, delivered goes to a committee it will be nounced his retirement from the quietly forfotten." House. This would leave an Resumes Debate Today to a thousand listeners at the Court House square.

The address followed a seven- open field among a half dozen The Senate, which ripped the or more prospective candidates. labor draft from the bill by a 70 division parade of veterans, civic speak. He acted for the entire the delegate said "the beaches of Palestine must be defended if necessary. If you want to use the atomic bomb against us, very well. We will die." In a communique issued a day after adjournment of their meeting here, the kings, princes and presidents of the Arab states pledged their support to the Unit nation paying homage to the to 13 ballot Wednesday, will resume consideration of the legisla i session here, mine owners indi.

dead of all wars organizations, military personnel! and city officials down flag-draped Central Avenue. Homage Not Enough "It is not enough merely to Later Gen. Omar RradW. In Icated they would wait for th an address at the tomb, declared PIlle vision Deiore ma i tion at 11 a. m.

Friday. Meanwhile, forecasts at the cap-itol were that the President probably would veto the Senate version of the Case anti-strike bill, Continued Pap Six Maritime Unions Present Demands Ask 22 to 35-Cents Per Hour Increase ins a new try for a contract with Lewis and for recovery of their government-hold workings. Withhold Statement After a 90-minute closed cbu-cus in a hotel suite, they decided against making any public state world peace could be lost "by timid world leadership and by the premature abandonment of our armed strength." Above all, he said, it could be lost easiest "by retreating behind our walls to live in dangerous isolation." pay our respects and go away," Dr. Wernette declared. "We must work' and support all measures to protect the peace made possible by the sacrifice of our fallen soldiers." A prayer "that all those who ed Nations, hut said new immigration into Palestine as recommended by the British-American inquiry committee report might create disturbances "having a very bad consequence on international peace." Ask Arab Independence The Arb rulers declared also for evacuation of British troops GIRL GRADUATE takes the spot-light at commencements Friday, headed by exercise for 448 Albuquerque High School seniors in the school gym at which Hugh M.

Milton, president of the New Mexico A. and M. College will speak. Chosen to exemplify her classmates by Glen O. Ream, principal, is Rose Ellen Martin (above) who has had a perfect attendance record during her entire school career.

She attended grade, junior high and high school in Albuquerque. Rose Ellen, 16, is posed before the portals of the high school from which the will be graduated on Friday night Opposition to Peace ment on the agreement signed Wednesday between Lewis and the government, which includes Rear Adm. Robert B. Carey, sneak inp in Washmefnn in an Ann rnt 1 I N. M.

Timber Co. Sawmill Burns WINSLOW, May 30 UP, Fire Thursday destroyed the New Mexico Timber Ervein mill 35 miles south of Winslow. The fire broxe out shortly aft from Egypt and achievement of gave their lives may participate in thy glorious ascent" was given in the invocation by Fr. Peter Hill. Heads bowed while Rev.

W. L. Russell, New Mexico State Guard chaplain, pronounced the benediction. The crowd contained many friends and relatives of men lost Egyptian sovereignty, and as-gerted that independence of Trip- address for the Fleet Reserve i eniiiiujei-unanrea asserted that America's ef-! welfare fund forts toward world peace were Privately however some echo-being obstructed "by a great the opinion of John D. Battle, tion whose very concepts" executive secretary of the nation- WASHINGTON, May 30 Pi The seven a i tl unions threateneing a strike June 15 announced united wage increase demands Thursday ranging from 22 to 35 cents an hour.

A spokesman for the operators said that thpv "an far bevnnd olitania and Cyrenaica must be achieved as "a natural matter of Albuquerque High Will Graduate 446 Tonight; Attendance Record Lauded is based on "fomenting disorder," and disunity." He did not name government pact with Lewis was er noon and was brought under in World War II. Heading the parade were: Col. Pie, who must foot the bill," fnd control about three hours later. Twenty houses, a cook shack and bachelor quarters were saved. Albuquerque High School di- well, while grade schools in both thi before" tions" of America's armed forces.

1 forerunner 01 royalty cw- nave plomas will presented to 448 1 county and city systems Lieut. Gen. John C. H. Lee, inausti i Loss was estimated in Albu- i ten nan nnl been presenting eighth grade ror 811 longshoremen, ine un-graduation programs the past; ions asked 35 cents.

For seago- The price decision may taka seniors Friday night in exercises at which Hugh M. Milton, president of New Mexico Agricultural fortnight. ling workers, they demanded an Continue a eg Twn uciuc at, uj" luiu vjf- lagher vice-president. He placed total output of the burned Ervein mill, one at Wiggins Cross and Mechanical Arts College, will By next week tag ends of increase of 22 cents for those now Justice." It was not stated whether the Arab League would appeal the Palestine case to the United Nations Security Council in the tvent an attempt is made to move 100,000 Jews into Palestine. 1551 Planes Now Stored Here Going for Junk American commander in Italy, speaking at the Anzio beachhead cemtery at Nettuno, Italy, expressed the hope that the German soldiers buried there, together with the American and British dead, may "form tKe oe speaxer ep-ttins SI 4(1 month.

27 cents Continued oa Fife Three Heavy Storm Loss In Texas Cities San Antonio, Dallas Hit by Wind, Floods Injuries Glen O. Ream, principal, youniy xnousanas present the class, and S. Y. Jack-pys a girl win xurn ineir ai-jir u.ue earning iu io i-. ing and one at Chevelon at board feet daily.

The company's total lumber output is delivered to Albuquerque via Bernalillo where it is planed, Gallagher said. He ar seeds of a widened United Na-tions organization." America's occupation Army in luuuuii iu summer vov-auuna. 03 cenia lor inose mailing Particular attention has been more tnan $175 paid the past year to attendance I Tne demands were announced records, school officials report. in statement by Joseph Cur-Emphasis is laid on the atten-iran and Harr Bridges as co- son, president of the school board, will award diplomas. Baccalaureate services for the seniors took place Sunday, with the Rev.

Leeland C. Soker Germany observed Memorial Day Continued Pnge Thren non Dy Doys ana gins 10 xneir chairmen of a "committee for speaker. DALLAS. May 30 MV-Large Junior high schools will hold r001 work t0 unteract wide maritime unity." The commit- Fatal to Scientist Dies Nine Days After Los Alamos Accident LOS ALAMOS, May 30 Dr. Louis Slotin, 35, Canadian-born scientist of the Los Alamoi atomic bomb project, died Thursday of radiation disease induced areas of north and south Texas WASHINGTON, May 30 (INS) The War Assets Administration tee is negotiating with the ship rived In Albuquerque via plane from the Ire Thursday evening.

Steps to rebuild have already been taken, Gallagher said, and he predicted the mill would be back in production within six months. Headquarters of the mills is at Bernalillo, N. M. their closing exercises Friday as I Continued rn ThlrUrn especially around San Antonio owners under government and Dallas, Thursday night; U. S.

Soldier Trio Outdoor Holiday Death Toll Grows By the Associated Press Flood Subsides; counted crop and property damage in the millions in the wake of torrential rains and tornadic winds that in one instance exceeded loo miles an hour. South San Antonio was hardest hit. Kelly Field, in that area, re In addition the unions asked a 40-hour week and eight-hour day for seafaring workers compared to a present work week ranging from 56 to 63 hours, and for overtime payments ranging from $1.25 to $1.75 an hour. For longshoremen, overtime by exposure to radiation a lab- Leaves 13 Dead Doomed to Hang Street Car Collision Injures 30 in Chicago The nation's first postwar Me-joratory acciclent involving fis. morial Day sent millions ofsionable material, the Army an-Americans into the outdoors ported the wind reached a ve Dr.

blotin died at 11 a. nine days after the laboratory accU Negro Group Involved In Fatal Shooting pay was demanded for Saturday persons, including sever- locitv of 96 miles an hour when work, regardless of the number smaU children, were injured its anemometer went out. of hours previously worked dur- Thursday, in a collision, of two Twenty-nine Army planes Red Cross Aids 7000 Pennsylvania Families HARRISBURG, May 30 Ebbing flood waters of the Sus- to holiday events Thursday. But a survey indicated comparatively few met death in accidents. There were 42 killed in traffic mishaps, 17 were drowned, and dent.

His parents, Mr. and Mrj. A. I. Slotin, of Winnipeg, Canada, were at his bedside.

"Dr. Slotin's death came as HEIDELBERG, Germany, May ceK suburban street cars. the field were destroyed and 30 announced Thursday that approximately 20,000 surplus bombers, reconnaissance planes, fighters and other types of tactical aircraft are being offered for sale for their scrap and salvage value. The planes for sale are largely tactical combat ships which are not eligible for certification by the Civil Aeronautics Administration and not acceptable for civilian use. They contain an estimated 200 million pounds of aluminum alloy and other metals, and will be disposed of on a competitive bid basis, with bids received until noon, July 1.

The War Department said that all bids must be for the entire lot of planes located at any one field. Terms are 10 per cent down, the balance to be paid during the period specified for clearance of the field and a stipu 30 Three American Negro: nl "lc The crash occurred when the others damaged. Many vacant manaca, snouia reuoacuve ia arct riiehara t- ,) 18 died in miscellaneous violence shock to this community's 7009 quehanna River swept out to sea hg and other ocs October 1, 1945, the date pnnci- passenger. Then the motorman of Proved. Scores of business struc- Thursday after causing at least i were Eiven life imorosonment for Pal contracts expirea.

jtn second car and one of those tures and homes were damaged injured, told authorities his car Estimated damage ranged up to on the first day of a four-day (scientists, technicians, plant work, weekend holiday, an unofficial ers and military personnel, who nationwide tabulation showed. hoped that medical science The National Safety Council might find some means to fore-estimated 329 persons would be c.niinrd Tw. killed in traffic during the four went out of control. Floods aggravated by another ONE DEAD, 10 lU'RT heavy rain in the Dallas-Fort 13 deaths and untold property loss to New York and Pennsylvania cities, towns and farmlands. Five of the deaths were in Tioga County, where Red Cross workers reaching long-isolated and wounding three others, U.

India Rail Strike LoODlS Third Army headquarters said 1 Thursday. LONDON, May 30 (INS) A Four defendants were acquitted. Reuters New Delhi dispatch said The Army general court martial Thursday that Indian prepara-which heard the case handed tions for a rail strike that may down its decisions Tuesday. The involve a million workers were RAWLINS, May 30 Wj Worth areas were the chief person was killed and 10 cern 0f north Texas. days, 57 of them on Memorial! Day.

This would be about ten were injured, two seriously, i Rail and highway traffic was Tuesday in a two-car collision 25 blocked south of Dallas by high towns found widespread destruc Dempsey Defends His Rio Stand At sentences are subject to review (under way after arbitration ef- tion of homes and farms, Lawrenceville, on the New miles north of Rawlins which water which sent the Trinity demolished both cars. iRiver to a mark of nearly 40 feet, 12 above flood stage. Conllnmd on Ff 8en forts failed. lation that the planes will not York-Pennsylvania line, one worker reoorted the entire Don- be used for flight The storm in Dallas was accom-ipanied by high winds which did Locations of the planes being ulation Monday found overnight refuge in a cemetery from flood offered and the number at each Edward Stettinius pp A Chief Sees 3-Month SmiMSetback in Production per cent more than on an ordi- nary Thursday in May, Tornado Damages Town in Iowa CRESTON, May 30 (IP) A tornado struck Creston Thursday afternoon flattening one brick building, derailing freight cars, tearing off roofs and uprooting trees. No one had been reported much damage to the nearby communities or Irving, Garland.

Lisbon and Rcinhardt. The most serious accident was a Missouri Kansas Texas train i. i waters. Two men, John Stoll, 37, and Joseph 50, drowned. Large sections of Sunbury, were still under water as the river, although receding, contin WASHINGTON.

Ma Governor Makes Two Talks in Albuquerque Governor Dempsey again attacked Senator Chavez record and reviewed his own administration in two speeches in Albuquerque Thursday night. Speaking over Station KOB, WASHINGTON, May 30 W-Civilian Production Administrator Ill' field follow: Albuquerque, N. 1551; Clinton, 7547; Kingman, 5 43 Ontario, Calif, 1340; and Walnut Ridge, 481S. Successful bidders will be allowed nine months for the clearance of the Albuquerque field; 12 months for Clinton; 14 months for Ontario; and 12 months for Walnut Ridge. John D.

Small said Thursday night the soft coal strike and other "hnn Zniwi ued to flow through a 60-foot work stoppages had set back the output of automobiles and other gave way during the storm. Two trainmen required hospital consumer goods by at least three months. Also, Price Administrator Paul Porter declared in a statement break in a dike. Flood losses already tabulated are running in excess of More than 7000 families so far have registered with the Red Cross for relief. Corpus Christ! was hard hit by Dempsey plu'ge support for "whatever is necessary to bring about flood control to protect th city of Albuquerque and other sewing ma-ian oariy morning electrical storm that the 59-day mine strike was ''extremely costly to the stabilization program." He said it had stoves, radios and chines.

that spilled 1.56 inches of rain in In Williamsport, where at It was estimated nearly 100 houses and business establishments in the southwestern Iowa Buyers Have Money Usually well-informed Government officials, who would not permit use of their names, reported Thursday night that Edward R. Stettinius Jr. has sent President Truman his resignation as U. S. representative on the United States Securitv Council.

Both the White House and Stettinius declined to comment. State Department officials said they had no information concerning the reported resignation. The informant said they were not fully acquainted with Stettinius' reasons for his reported wish to withdraw, but that he was believed to feci his organizing task in the internationl organization has been completed. vicinity. the height of the flood water cov "delayed the time in a number of towns and farm lands in the Middle Rio Grande Valley." wny are consumer gooos sun nf rain 30 min ered most of the business district and affected a fifth of the homes, utes at Gainesville caused Elm Then at a Martine.town rally city of 8000 were badly damaged by the storm which lasted about cases at which price ceilings can; so hard to find despite the fact safely be removed." ithcv are as Small said "being Creek to leave its banks.

25 minutes. A 55- to 65-milcs an hour wind ijruuuicu in gruHier quuiuuy now than ever before in peace- the chief executive cited increases in old age assistance, and in school teachers salaries during Ms administration. About 15 carloads of wool were swept Laredo area, causing much time? his answer: stored in a one-story brick build The reason for the shortage of t0 citrue and Called 'Secondary ing of the Creston Seed which was flattened by the wind. Fifteen freight cars in the Chi In his radio address Dempsey The 1551 planes stored In Albuquerque and soon to be sold are parked at the Sandia Field east of the city, formerly the Air Depot Training Station. Aircraft there represent many types nd sizes and have been object of much attention on the part of sight-seeing townspeople.

Many of the ships are veterans of numerous combat missions over Eurone and in the Pacific during the war. Odd Air Mishap Kills GARDENA, May 30 (INS) -A small monoplane piloted by a student flyer Thursday knocked Small estimated that the coal strike alone had cost the country close to in lost production, "not counting the loss of wages to the million odd workers" it made Idle. April Production High This gloomy note was In sharp called for elimination as sec cago, Burlington and Quincy Rail The 45-vear-old Stettinius, as ondary of questions of construction for irrigation and other pur secretary of state, diet spaae worn or me international ursiu.uii, in San Francisco a year poses, saying: "I feel further that if thce Contlnurd on Pc To more than 3500 families have listed losses while 1200 are still being fed in shelters. Nevada U. Will Get Crap Game Scholars RENO, May 30 (IP) Harold's Club, Reno's most widely advertised gambling casino, Thursday announced establishment of 34 four-year universtiy scholarships.

The $4000 scholarships to the University of Nevada will be distributed primarily on the basis of need to one student In each of the state's 20 large high schools and 14 small high schools. The larger schools will ago. contract to the rest of the report, which told of record consumer goods production April, before I the full impact of the coal stop-' page was felt. goods lies in the fortunate fact that consumers are in possession of large amounts of purchasing Montana Hardwaremen power, and that they are determ-lxL i. IT-ined to use that purchasing pow-1 1 tireaten tO UlVe Up er for the immediate satisfac- tion of their pent-up wants." MISSOULA.

May 30 Reporting that joblessness de- (INS) Western Montana hard-clined last month again before ware and implement dealers an-the full impact of the coal strike nounced Thursday they will close for the first time since Japan their stores by June 25 unless surrendered, Small said civilian OPA regulations are relaxed, employment rose to a record i C. M. Wall of Helena, secre-high of 54,600,000 persons early tary of the state hardware and in April, Implement dealers' association, Noting that this Is close to the declared OPA increases are 57,000,000 mark "defined in some granted to manufacturers and quarters as full employment," wholesalers, but mostly absorbed Small predicted the country is, by retailers. The Weather Collision Injures Woman and Small Son road yards were derailed. Anyhow, Somebody Is Planning a Rally McKinley County Democrats will hold a rally at Gallup, 8 'p.

m. Friday in the old courthouse. A letter signed by "John B. Romero central committee chairman," said the rally would be "In honor of U. S.

Senator DennL Chavez." down several hundred feet of high tension wire which fell on two passing electrocuting one person and Injuring AimHlRQlK VK'IMTYl Port-lr cloudy during ih ft.rrnoon othrr-1m fair Frliloy ni tatnriUv: not windy Krl(ly. Huh Frl-dnv ni-tr to low Krlitoy ntvht 4 to 50. fc'FW MEXICO! TT Milif. WrrciT northnn portion. Tl norlhwrit, SS loulhout.

i Small said for some products Mrs. H. H. Burke and son, age among them tires men's suits, 3tfc, were injured in a collision electric irons and vacuum clean-Wednesday night, in the 4200 ers- American industry last block East Central. month surpassed peace time rec- J.

H. Corder. driver of the other ords. another at Gardena airport. The receive one scholarship a year, while the smaller schools get car was not Injured.

The Burkes And postwar peaka were North twl kiiippkr iomr.Ts and west 40, south 60. pilot, Harry Broyle, was rushed to a Gardena hospital with serious head Injuries after an airport emergency crew pulled him Ml th bluing plan. one every other year. Bv 1950. were taken to St.

Joseph's Hos. reoched, he reported, in produc- Among those Invited: Gov. John J. Dempsey, now opposing Chavez, the club will be financing the pilal, where thev wcrt treated tion of automobiles, trucks, wo- likely to face a severe labo' "inis win, in ciicet, lurce rr- shortage in the closing months of i tailors to liquidate their business-1 tail tu, tVf sa.d, (Dtttiltd upon aa ftg M.J education at 108 student, ifor tu-uuei ana uodc..

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