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2 Part NOV. 17, 1 943 fT 1 11 Shots Fired af Union Oil lank Truck Wm Shots fired at a Union Oil Co. tank truck last night broke the oil strike calm on the eve of a huge massing of CIO union men scheduled for 6:30, a.m. today. The tank truck driver, unidentified by harbor area police, re ported that men in a light sedan attempted to force his loaded i -iji i ji ft N- i if: -j 1 op Ovy' tjiiiwwinililillll illilp liwilliiiiiwillwiiipwi Tl'Vim hj i' mm pw rrwn I i'i -v JmKmmmmmmmmmmmmm ri i I i truck off Flgueroa St.

near Highway 101 In Wihnington. When they failed to make him swerve, the men fired two shots at the truck, neither of which found liiiiiii its mark, the driver said. Mass Meeting Set The mass meeting is to be held VICTIMS Mrs. Linda Nava and husband, Luciano Nava. He shot her to death in beauty shop, then fled to cemetery and turned rifle on self, following divorce suit.

at Union Oil Wilmington re- nnery, ibuu vv Ananeim unaer auspices of the CIO International Longshoremen's and Warehouse DIVORCE SUIT SEQUEL men's Union. The ILWU is pooling its men with CIO Oil Workers' Union demonstrators and other BEREAVED Arline Nava, 7 daughter of murdered Mrs. Linda Nava, holds picture of mother aunt, Alice Bojorquez. Father Mrs. Nava and attempted Times photo CIO workers for the rally.

L. B. Thomas, spokesman for the longshoremen, said the dem onstration is to be a "peaceful" one Man Kills Wife in Beauty Shop An irate husband yesterday killed his estranged wife while she sat under a hair drier in a beauty parlor at 2924 Brooklyn then fled to Evergreen Cemetery and shot MYSTERY Dets. R. S.

Ingham, left, and Henry Acosta examine skull found on Los Angeles River bank by two North Hollywood boys. Police will attempt to solve mystery, one theory being that skull is that of a woman drowned in heavy floods 10 years ago. Time photo in protest against hiring of replacements and men who quit the strike by the oil concern during the long oil walkout. It is also designed as "the opening gun in a general union-strengthening movement in Southern California," he said. i- fit i if Actress in Kidnap Case Qces65JSZ Suit Madge Meredith, Under Conviction, Named in Ac'Hon by Victim of Alleged Beating Madge Meredith, 27, the screen actress facing a term of fiye, years to life in prison, went to court again yesterday as a defendant in a $65,732 damage suit.

Boys rind numan okuil, Pose Mvsterv for Police himself, police reported. Three Officers fo Face Charge of Brutality Officers identified the couple as Mrs. Linda Nava, 30, of 3141 Brooklyn and Luciano Nava, VeraSteadmah Will Be Bride of Ex-Jockey 33, of 3405 Michigan Ave. Nava, Bones Uncovered on River Bank May Be Those of Woman Who Died in Floods 10 Years Ago in critical condition with a bullet wound in his head, w.as booked I The suit, called before Supe in General Hospital prison ward A Valentine's Day meeting Three members of the, Mon Valley police last night were til, of 4350 Camellia St, when rior Judge Charles E. Haas, developed from the same episode Officers arrived to find Mrs.

Nava dead of wounds in the chest. Nava had fled in his car, detectives said, but was found shortly afterward in the cemetery a few blocks away, wounded by the same rifle. Alice Bojorquez, sister of the dead woman, told police the couple had been separated about a week. Mrs. Nava filed" suit for divorce Monday, the lister said, and Nava had threatened to kill her if she did so.

Married 10 years, the couple have a daughter, Arline, 7. rovia Police Department yester which brought Miss Meredith her day were indicted by the county grand jury for alleged brutality to a prisoner arrested on a misdemeanor charge. on suspicion of murder. Mrs. Deudata Lopez, owner of the said Mrs.

Nava was reading a magazine article, about men's faithlessness when Nava entered carrying a 22-caliber rifle. As she ran out the rear door Mrs. Lopez said she heard several shots fired. conviction on charges of beating and kidnaping her former man ager, Nicholas D. Gianaclis.

Appeal Still Pending Miss Meredith, who appealed the conviction, waited nine given a mystery to solve with the finding of a human skull on a steep bank of the Los Angeles River by two North Hollywood boys. The skull, with a nearly full set of teeth, may be that of a woman victim of floods 10 j'ears ago. police said. The find was made by. Donald Hughes, of 410S Bakraan und Ws pal, Harry Condos', flowered into marriage last Sunday for Vera Steadman, silent film comedienne, and Joseph Milton Flynn, inetime jockey, in the chapel of Birmingham General Hospital.

Friends learned yesterday the couple were wed there by Chaplain Paul Carson. It was the first marriage for the 33-year-old Flynn, the third for Miss Stead-man, who gave her age as The couple -met at. an Encino Those named in the true bill months in the County Jail before they went down the river bank to rescue Rex, their police dog. "When we climbed up, we tripped on the skull," said Donald. "I thought it was a gourd, and then we noticed the teeth.

When Dets. R. S. Ingham and Henry Acosta arrived, they found tht boys joined by Ylppie CasselL 9, of 5243 Redford and Bob Reagan, 13, of 4124 Bakman Ave. all digging for bones.

The Coroner's office was notified and police said the area would be today for more bones. They estimated the skull was that of a person 40 years old. she was released on $15,000 bail returned before Superior Judge Thomas L. Ambrose are Sgt. Carl E.

Cerney, Officer Charles R. Rhodes, former carnival strong School Staff last Oct. 22- Her appeal still is pending. The civil suit was filed against -tjs. Valentine's Day party two years her by Verne Davis, 34, who man, and Officer Raleigh H.

Caf-fey. ago. Flynn, whose right arm was Swears Loyalty ManHeld iniOj PostalBurglciries- The three men were accused was riding In an automobile with Gianaclis on June 30, 1947, on Laurel Canyon when the badly wounded in Germany while he was in the Army during the by Gilbert Kiihoa, 35-year-old Ha waiian, of beating him last Dec. war, was a patient for 10 months altercation occurred. He charges NORTH LITTLE ROCK, The administrative staff of County School Superintendent at the hospital.

Injury Halts Career that inder Miss Meredith's direction three other men pulled 18. Kiihoa was understood to Nov. 16 (JP) A man wanted for POLICE INVESTIGATE DEATH OF WOMAN IN GLENDALE HOME Glendale police last night were investigating the death, of Mrs. Margaret Higgins Rice, 48, who after being missing for five days was found dead in bed at her home; 2512 Canada Blvd. A Glendale officers said that although Mrs.

Rice's body had bruises on the arms and head, preliminary investigation indicated that death was due to natural causes. The body was found by neighbors C. C. Trillingham yesterday signed him out of the car, beat him re questioning In post office bur have told the' i jury he and two other men were arrested behind peatedly with their fists and a voluntarily an oath of loylty to The arm injury prevented his return to racing and he became an attendant at Birmingham. Fire Turns Back Three' Airliners LONDON, Nov.

16 (J3) Three west bound American Overseas glaries in six States was arrested PLAINTIFF Verne Davis sues in kidnaping case. blackjack ever a two-hour period constituted government. here today after ie leaped rom thej Pacific Electric station in Monrovia on a charge of drink and taped his eyes and mouth be Flynn rode 'until he entered the The 123 workers submitted the a second-floor hotel window. Po fore releasing him. affidavit to the Board of.

Super lice Chief 'Jack Pyle said the ing in a public place. i' Charges Kicking Involved: '2 Airlines Constellations routed through Iceland turned back to Shannon Airport, Eire, today af visors, pointing out that while man is Javies Floyd Philpott, 38. Miss Meredith's'" asserted ac complices were Identified1 as Kiihoa reportedly testified he Postal Inspectors J. White their action was not required under a loyalty oath order affecting protested innocence. Then, he ter a fire closed Iceland's Keela vik Airport.

James A. Hatfield, Damon W. Army Jn 1940. Miss Steadman, herself recovering from a serious automobile accident seven years ago, was starred in many two reel com-" edies of the earlier days. She played in the Christie comedies of the silent era.

She resides at 16033V Ventura Flynn at 15943 Ventura Blvd. other county workers they desired and J. B. Park said they want to question Philpott in connection with about 40 post office bur Klinkenberg and Albert W. Tucker and are included as -defend Two tf the planes had flown was declared to have said, Rhodes grabbed his arms and held him while Cerney struck him with a blackjack and Caffey kicked him the 803 miles to Keelavik and ants in the -civil suit.

The three to "go on record" as being anti Communist. glaries in Arkansas, Virginia, North Tennessee, Texas and Missouri. who investigated after they had not seen her for five days. A post-mortem will be performed by the Coroner to determine definitely the cause of death. circled the field before going back to Shannon.

The other, had flown for an hour before turning back. in the stomach. Another witness at the session The school group emphasized that they are "closely associated with teachers and administrators was former Monrovia Councilman James O'Boyle, who instigated who come in daily contact with Playing Children Unhurt the investigation. thousands of boys and girls." Judge Ambrose set bail on the were' convicted with Miss Meredith in criminal court, Tucker being sentenced to San Quentin and the other two drawing short County Jail sentences. Davis is represented by Atty.

Cletus J. Hanifin. Miss Meredith, whose differences with Gianaclis arose over title to a house at 8444 Magnolia Drive, Laurel Canyon, is being defended by Atty. Jerry Rolston. Testimony is expected to begin today.

Because, they are paid out of State funds, ithe county's order requiring loyalty oaths did not in three men at $1000 each and ordered them into court next by School Boiler Blast clude them. Tuesday for arraignment. All three men denied the accusation. rarts of a boiler which explod George Woolf's Ex-Wife Robbed Mrs. Ross Cayer, former wife of the late jockey, George riding hero of Santa Anita Park, yesterday reported to Arcadia police, that her home was robbed over last week end and furs, clothing and jewelry valued at $2645 taken.

Mrs. Cayer and her husband ed 200 feet from where seven kindergarten children played at Brentwood recreation school Seven Feared Lost in North Pacific Storm SEATTLE, NW. 16 (JP) A North Pacific storm today apparently claimed the lives of seven persons and sank three tugs. Other vessels were reported in trouble. Three men were lost when the tug St.

Clair piled up on the rocks near Port San Juan, B.C., west of Vancouver Island. Five others of yesterday flew two blocks, but the children were uninjured. ACCUSED Actress Madge jMeredith, under sentence, faces new beating charge. Forrestql Returns From Europe Trip WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 CSV- The blast occurred at the pri vate Bantam School, 11976 San Vicente Brentwood, while the owners, Mr.

and Mrs. PaulV. Nass, were discussing insurance the top of a tree before plopping onto the driveway of a hom owned by Mrs. Florence Much, 836 Bundy Drive. A smaller chunk of metal flew a block to pierce the composition roof of a house at 11916 Montana Ave.

Gordon Robinson, owner of the house, was plastering with Freeman F. Anderson, and watched the missile arch Into his home. A length, of two-by-four wood was blown through the bedroom of the Nass 18-year-old son, Ana-tole. Windows were shattered by the force and sections of fence around the school were flattened. Damagt was estimated at about $5000, but no one was Student Found Dead in Bed A 19-year-old student found dead in his bed last night was believed to be a victim of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, police reported.

The body of William Berg, 1787 Crescent Heights was found by his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ervin M. Berg.

They told police the youth was ill with arthritis and rheumatic fever and had been in bed all day with windows closed and a gas heater burning. with George Yule in their office. Doctor Raps Parents' Lack of Affection Los Angeles' fathers and mothers aren't giving their babies enough love and affection. That was the statement yesterday of Dr. Kurt Faritl, consultant psychiatrist for the city Health Department, talking to a group of local pediatricians.

Dr. Fantl asserted that cases of feeble mindedness or-mental retardation can be traced to neurosis attributed to lack of sufficient demonstrations of affection from parents. Dr. Fantl said in part: The seven youngsters played in the front yard of the establish reported the loss. The couple reside at 512 Old Ranch Road, Arcadia.

Among the valuables taken was a watch belonging to the late rider which was encrusted with 55 small diamonds and which bore the inscription, "Jockey George Woolf." The burglars also obtained three fur coats and $880 in cash besides a quantity of other clothing. the crew made it to shore in a ment, about 200 feet from the 200- lifeboat. Two men were missing from gallon boiler used to heat water for the swimming pool. Secretary of Defense Forrestal returned by plane tonight from Europe where he conferred with military officials of America and other governments. Forrestal visited with officials in Berlin, London, Frankfurt and Pari9.

He told reporters on his return that Americans may have the "deepest pride" in the United States troops and their leaders abroad. He paid "particular compliments' to the American military governor in Gen. Concussion tossed the. 250- pound top of the boiler two blocks through the air. It sheered off the tug Ruby Eight which sank in Puget Sound.

An. unidentified woman drowned when she was lost overboard from the ferry Princess Victoria en route from Vancouver to Victoria. 'Jt mm i Li i f- mil The seventh victim was a sea I Lucius Clay; and his staff. man who died of a heart attack as Coast Guardmen carried out General in Parley with rubber boats the hazardous rescue of the 11 -man crew of the SEOUL, Nov. 16 Ma j.

tug Neptune sinking off the mouth mothers and fathers, too make the mistake of playing 'distant to their youngsters. They are reluctant to pick them up, caress them, sing to them, rock them, or do many of the. things that babies need for their mental comfort during infancy." "l- 0 Gen. John B. Coulter, command of the Columbia River.

It ing United States Army forces in Korea, flew to Tokyo today BEATEN N. Gianacl is, victim in beating for conferences. Missing B-17 Found in Pacific MANILA, 16 (JP) The Dentists Find Hypnotic No Justice in Nap LONDON W) A 16-year-old boy, summoned to Tower Bridge 13th Air Force announced today a Flying Fortress which had been court for a traffic offense, decided Sleep Sure Anesthetic mussing on a flight from New Guinea to the Philippines has been located. to' have a quick snooze while waiting for his case to be called. Six hours and 35 cases later, he woke up to pay the two shillings and sixpence (50 cents) he'd FARGO, N.D., Nov.

16 religious or ethical code of life; None of the 12 persons aboard Seven North Dakota dentists are a subject has complete control of was seriously the Air Force successfully using psychosomatic said. X-' been fined "in absence." sleep, generally known as as an anesthetic, "leaving patients with no discomfort or pain. The technique was reported 7 effective in trials' on 250 pa lients. The "suggestive ane'sthe-tla" was developed with the aid his own well-being while in the trance, will always awake from it on an order from the operator or at a time previously set by the operator, and the operator need not be present at the awakening hour. The dentists made their findings public at a meeting of the southeastern i i of the North Dakota Dental Society.

They said only 11 of the 250 patients failed to go into trances at first sittings. Four of these were put asleep in later. sessions. Subsequently, four more of the 11 were placed into DON'T FEEL LONELY IF YOU'RE STILL AWAITING THAT PHONE SAVANNAH, Nov; 16 (U.R) If you're still trying to get a telephone, don't feel lonely. You're just one of 2,000,000 persons in the same boat.

Andrew J. Zimmerman, director of the Department of Public Utilities at Olympia, told the. National Association of Railroad and Utilities Commissioners today that the telephone companies have a backlog of that many orders for service. He said that people in this telephone-talking nation are now making 154,000,000 calls a day, an increase, of about 45,000,000 a day since the end of the war. 4 1 To handle this big business, Zimmerman said, the telephone system has strung over 24,000,000 miles of telephone wire since VJ-Day.

Dr. Thomas Burgess, direc-for-of the psychology department 3t Concordia College, Moorhead, u- In their, first report on the development, the dentists' made ibese major points: Psychosomatic sleep is safe and fv)ll In no way affect a patient's inind, character or general health; a patient cannot be placed into the sleep against his will, nor can he be made to violate his moral, deep sleep but were unable to produce The remaining trio were complete failures. i The practitioners a I every CHILDREN UNHARMED-Mr. end Mrs. Paul Nass ond their son Anatole, operators of private school, show Offi cer G.

S. Arnest where swimming pooK boiler exploded 1 near playing children. Parts of the boiler flew two blocks, type of dental operation was per formed..