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Martini ex Delaware's Morning Paper First toith the Latest Newt United Press Associated Press International News Service ilmimwiitott Latest City Edition Rai am Weather Conditions, Tides, Temperatures, Page 4 YOL. 1 35 NO. 16 WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1949 THIRTY PAGES PRICE FOUR CENTS 1 1 1 linn it BEVIN MWREVAMPING OF STATE SENATE TDSSES TAXES WRENCH Inch-an-Hour Snow Storm Lashes Midcontinent Area Storm Turns Into Blizzard in Western Nebraska, Northwest Kansas; Bears Down On Texas, Oklahoma Panhandles AT RECOGNITION AGENCIES HIGHLIGHT OF CARVEL PROGRAM New Governor is Sworn In 1 aHrriuvHL New Governor Takes Oath Before 2,000 Persons in Front Of Legislative Hall He Calls for Sweeping Changes in Voting Laws and For 4-Man Liquor Board TH ON two cotton gins, the El Bethel Church was over a century old and the Brownlee Negro church and school. A minute-and-a-half earthquake of moderate intensity, about 35 miles from Berkeley, was recorded by the University of California seismograph beginning at 12:03.27 p.

P. S. T. (3:03.27 p. E.

S. Its direction was not determined. There were no reports from other sources. The midcontinent's snow storm, sneaking in before dawn and to the surprise of everyone, including the weatherman, had turned into a blizzard in western Nebraska and northwestern Kansas and was bearing down with renewed fury on the flatlands of Oklahoma's and Texas' Panhandles. Deep to the south the storm covered nearly all of Oklahoma with heavy snow, ranging up to nine inches at Enid.

At many places the snow stopped fn the afternoon and the state braced for high winds on the way. At Tulsa, airlines reported diffi- 1 'vr V4 1 jf Roy Will Chancellor W. W. Harrington presents the certificate of office to Gov. Elbert N.

Carvel at Dover yesterday after completing the oath-giving ceremony, one of the highlights of the inauguration ceremony. FOR JSRAELIS Commons Told Britain And U. S. Attempting To Bring About Full Holy Land Armistice Foreign Secretary Reports London Plans to Release Jews of Military Age Now Interned on Isle of Cyprus By United Press LONDON, Jan. 18.

Foreign Sec retary Ernest Bevin told the House of Commons today that Britain plans to release Jews of military age interned in Cyprus and is considering the question of recognizing the provisional government of Israel. "We have been using all our in fluence, in conjunction with the United States, in the hope of ar riving at a complete armistice be tween the Jews and the Arabs, Bevin said also. Bevin, criticized by members of all political parties including his own, made his statement as com mons reassembled after the Christ mas recess. On the plea that "delicate armistice discussions are in progress between Israel and Egypt, and that other Palestine peace talks are being held, Bevin successfully asked that he be excused at this moment from making a full statement on Palestine. But members pressed him with questions and the government had to promise that there would be a debate on Palestine next week.

Envoy Meets Lovett (In Washington International News Service reported that British Ambassador Sir Oliver Franks and acting Secretary of State Robert A. Lovett conferred for an hour today and it was reported Britain has offered the United States a new proposal for solution of the explosive Palestine situation. (Diplomatic sources indicated that the essence of the proposal was a non-aggression pact between Jews and Arabs guaranteeing all borders, with the United States and Great Britain standing by to insure its effectiveness. (This would involve British recognition of Israel and support of the new Jewish state's application for membership in the United Nations. (Upon leaving the State Department, the British ambassador would say only: continued our discussions on the Palestine area and noted with encouragement the progress being made at the Island of Rhodes.

I personally have some feeling of optimism." ny Anglo-American accord concerning the Middle East will, of course, hinge on success of the current Israeli-Egyptian truce negotiations at Rhodes under United Nations auspices, and coincidental discussions between Israel and Trans-Jordan, Lebanon and other Arab states.) Bevin made his announcement re- See PALESTINE Page 4 AL WILLIAMS CRASHES, ESCAPES BURNING PLANE NEW BERN, N. Jan. 18 iJP). Al Williams, veteran speed flier from Pittsburgh, crashed his converted Navy fighter plane here today but walked away from the burning ship unhurt Williams blamed the, crash on a landing gear failure, addmg that either his left wheel "failed to come down" or collapsed when the F8F Bearcat hit the runway. Wil liams got out without a scratch, but the ship was a total loss Williams said that his wheel in dicators were in "down" position but when his ship hit the runway the left wing dipped as though there was no support on that side.

The plane sagged to the point where the belly tank scraped along the runway, igniting the gasoline. Williams said it was 'only the second plane in. nearly 30 years of flying which he had "broken up." His only other crash was some 25 years ago, he added. SENATORS RESCIND OF SIX Powell Joins Minority, Also Defeats Nominees, For Elections Boards By Staff Correspondent DOVER, Jan. 18.

A rebellious Republican member of the State Senate, E. R. Powell of Ocean View, joined eight Democrats today dur ing an executive session to rescind six appointments of former Gov. Walter W. Bacon and turn down a number of others lncludfoig ap pointees to the Department of Elections of New Castle County.

The unusual action delayed the start of the inauguration ceremonies for nearly one hour and left the Senate Republican majority in a state of confusion worse than any that has prevailed since the 115th General Assembly got underway on Jan. 4. Among the appointments, con firmed last week, which werer rescinded was that of Dr. William T. Chipman of Harrington as a mem ber of the Industrial Accident Board to succeed the late D.

Wharton of Dover. Democratic Control Looms The result of this action, with another vacancy on the three-mem ber board due in May, indicated that the board will move into Demo cratic control. For the appoint ments of successors to Mr. Whar ton and to John G. Leach of Wil mington, whose term will expire, will be made by the new Governor, Elbert N.

Carvel. Under the rules of an executive session no official disclosure was made of the nature of the debate which occurred after some 200 per sons, waiting for the Inaugural, had been asked to leave-But from remarks dropped by senators after the session there was no question but that Senator Powell had lined up at least temporarily with the eight Democrats. There was additional evidence In the fact that when the Republican senators returned to the chamber after the inauguration they re vamped their seating plans to leave Senator Powell by himself in the third row. Carvel Explains Delay The delay caused by the Senate action was so long that the still lieutenant governor, Mr. Carvel, opening the joint session for the swearing in of the new lieutenant governor, Alexis I.

duPont Bayard, apologized. "We regret the delay that the executive session has caused. We hope it has not been too much of an inconvenience. It is the responsibility of the minority party together with one member of the majority party," said Mr. Carvel.

Other previously confirmed ap pointments which were rescinded under a rule permitting reconsideration within three legislative days of such matters were those of four Sussex County justices of the peace, See SENATE Page 12 FLEEING DRIVER FIRED AT BY HITCH-HIKING BANDIT City and state police were alerted early today to be on the watch for a hitch-hiking bandit who fired at a motorist after a holdup attempt was thwarted at Painters Cross Roads shortly before midnight. Police said the man stood at the intersection attempting to thumb a ride. When the motorist, Gabriel Carlotti of Chester, stopped for the traffic signal, the bandit opened the door of the auto and, with revolver in hand, demanded money. Instead of complying, Carlotti speeded up, and as the car shot across the intersection, the bandit fired at it. The man was described by Pennsylvania police as having black hair and at the time was wearing a brown leather jacket and blue denim trousers.

Local police were warned to use caution in apprehending the man, as he carried a loaded revolver. ADDDmfAl RMED (Text of Governor Carvel's Speech on Page 12) By Staff Correspondent DOVER, Jan. 18. Elbert N. Car vel, of Laurel, was inaugurated today as the 61st governor of Delaware and, with the first drops of a soft patter of rain dampening the blue overcoat he wore during the ceremony, immediately offered a legislative program highlighted by a recommendation for complete reorganization of the state govern ment.

A few minutes after 1 p. m. the new Governor took the oath of office from Chancellor William Watson Harrington. As he completed the oath a crowd of 2,000 men and wom en, who had been waiting while the Senate met. in executive session to consider appointments of his pred ecessor, Walter W.

Bacon, applaud ed. The new Governor, who at 38 is one of the youngest in the state' history, spoke for 29 minutes, ask ing the legislators to: Agency Survey Urged Create a commission to study the need for reorganization and consoli dation of administrative and execu tive branches of the state government for efficiency and economy. Create a four-member state li quor commission, replacing tne present one-man commission. Enact minimum wage legislation. Create a state department of labor and industrial relations.

Increase benefits under the Workmen's Compensation Law. Repeal the state's Labor Relations Act. Authorize a public poll on a veterans' bonus with an immediate cash bonus the goal if the vote is favorable. Rebuild and repair highways and secondary roads which he described as important to the agricultural in dustry of the state. Provide that the state supported teachers salary scheduled be re vised to include the new maxima and minima set forth in a Senate bill and also to reach the peak in 10 rather than 16 annual increments.

Provide new school buildings at once where they are needed. Provide for the election of all members of school boards through out the state. Governor Carvel was emphatic See CARVEL Page 12 RAILROAD MAN DIES OF ACCIDENT INJURIES John H. Devereaux, of New York City, Pennsylvania Railroad engineer who was injured in a fall from a train platform here on Jan. 9, died last night in Wilmington General Hospital.

Mr. Devereaux sustained internal and back injuries in the accident which occurred at the foot of Madison Street. He was aboard a Pennsylvania Railroad freight traveling south. Coroner William Smith is investigating the death. The body will be shipped to Newark, for burial.

Surviving Mr. Devereaux are his wife, Rose, New York City, and a son, John H. Devereaux, Jr, Maple-wood, N. J. Index of the News Votes, 47 to 44, Under GOP Goading, Against Exempting Tickets To Events From U.

S. Levy First Administration Defeat In New Congress; Truman Speaks at Dinner, Vows To Fulfill Party Pledges By Associated Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 18. The weatherman today pledged reasonable cooperation in President Truman's inauguration on Thursday, but the Senate, under GOP prodding, threw a financial monkey wrench into it. Th forecast, for the day when the President is sworn into his present job at better pay, is "windy, colder and rather cloudy" weather.

No rain or snow. But the Senate atmosphere was frigid as it voted, 47 to 44, against exempting tickets to inaugural events from the 20 per cent federal tax. It was the first Administration defeat in the new Democratic Congress. The tickets have been sold with no tax collected. It was guessed unofficially that the tax on parade, inaugural ball and other tickets might be $60,000.

A spokesman for the non-parti san, non-profit Inaugural Commit tee said he supposed the committee "will have to pay it there no other way." Nobody was able to say immedi ately whether the anticipated profit, which was to have gone to charity, would cover the bill. Administration Stunned The committee had thought Con gress would, as in past years, ap prove the exemption. The House did so yesterday but the Senate stunned Administration leaders by voting no. And then, on a reconsideration vote, said no again. Senator Lucas (D-Ill) majority leader, promptly called the action "sour grapes" on the part of the Republicans "because they are not celebrating at this time and the Democrats are." But there were indications the Republicans, having had their fun.

might relent later and permit a tax exemption bill. Five southerners and one western Democrat crossed party lines to give the Republicans a startling if not very important victory the first time they tried to upset the 54-to-42 margin against them in the new Senate. A previous GOP attack on the Democratic majority in the House had met defeat. That came at the outset of the new session when a coalition of Republicans and southern Democrats tried to beat down an Administration move to curb the power of the House Rules Committee, which in the past had frequently pigeon-holed President Truman's legislative proposals. Committee May Be Liable Some senators said the upshot of today's action would be that the Inaugural Committee may be held personally liable for taxes due on thousands of tickets for the parade, the ball and the inauguration eve Gala.

Tickets were sold without collecting taxes before the discovery was made that they are not tax exempt. The Internal Revenue Bureau said that without congressional exemption, they expect the taxes to be paid. Just one Republican, Senator See CAPITAL Page 4 DELAWARE P0ULTRYMAN ROBBED IN PHILADELPHIA John Salminen, 50-year-old poul tryman of the old Baltimore Pike near Newark, was treated at the Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, for injuries of the nose after being knocked unconscious by two thugs and robbed in that city yes terday. He told police he had driven to Philadelphia to sell a load of poultry to the Dock Street markets and while the chickens were being unloaded went into a nearby restaurant. As he left the restaurant Salminen -told police two unidentified men attacked him and knocked him unconscious.

After he recovered consciousness he found his wallet containing $45 missing. New DuPont To Be Opened The new headquarters of the DuPont Country Club on Rockland Road will be ready for occupancy about the middle of the spring, a capacity turnout of members was held at the annual meeting of the organization last night in the auditorium of the Nemours Building. Construction of the new clubhouse is about 75 per cent complete and the new DuPont course running east from Rockland Road should be ready for play with the opening of the golf season, it was revealed in the reports of R. D. Rogers, chairman of the building committee, and A.

E. Kearns, chairman of the grounds committee. J. C. Guenveur, president of the club, presided The assemblage gave a rousing NT NAUGURA a By Associated Press An inch-an-hour snow storm, which wouldn't give up, blanketed the weather-groggy midcontinent yesterday ahead of blizzard producing winds and an Arctic blast.

Snow piled almost knee-deep in places. Still it came. There was little hope for an early let-up, It already had snarled the Midwest's transportation and communications even as the area still was recovering from last week's paralyzing ice and sleet storm. The worst was yet to come. The weatherman says 12 to 15 inches may cover northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas by today.

In other parts of the country, meanwhile, a tornado and a moderate earthquake were added to nature's performance. At Caledonia, a tornado cut 100-yard wide swath through the small farming community yesterday, killing 90-year-old Mrs. Mary Leonard, injuring 13 others and destroying several homes and buildings. The storm ripped a "path several hundred yards long. Wrecked were SENATE APPROVAL BY 83 TO 6 MARGIN Vandenberg Says Action Doesn't Mean Okay Of Future Foreign Policy By Associated Press WASHINGTON, Jan.

18. Dean Acheson, 55-year-old lawyer-diplomat, won Senate confirmation as the new Secretary of State by an overwhelming 83 to 6 vote today. Before the vote Senator Vanden berg (R-Mich) served notice that confirmation does not necessarily mean approval of future develop ments in Administration loreign policy. He praised Acheson, but said President Truman's foreign policies may be "impromptu and unpredicted. But Chairman Connally (U-xex), chairman of the Senate Foreign Re lations Committee, hailed the vote as a "ratincation oi our loreign policy of firmness and vigor." He called Acheson eminently qualified to handle the "gigantic" duties of the nation's No.

1 diplomatic post. Acheson is expected to be sworn in Thursday or Friday as the fifth Secretary of State the nation has had in five years. He succeeds ailing Gen. George C. Marshall, who resigned following a serious opera tion.

Six Republicans cast the only votes against Acheson. They were Senator Bridges (NH), capenart (Ind, Jenner (Ind), Knowland (Calif), Langer (ND) and Wherry (Neb. (Senator John J. Williams (R-Del) voted in favor of confirmation. Senator J.

Allen Frear (D-Del), did not vote, but was announced as for confirmation.) Wherry told his colleagues he was going to vote against confirmation because, he said, "it is common knowledee that Mr. Acheson has heen an anpeaser of Russia." Other Republicans who had been lukewarm toward President Tru man's choice for the all-important diplomatic role had apparently chaneed their minds, however, in the light of Acheson's own testimony last week. In public and secret sessions of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Acheson had vigorously de nies that he was an "appeaser" and had blasted Communism as "fata! to a free society and to human rights. Vandenberg States Position Senator Vandenberg (R-Mich), generally regarded as the Republican foreign policy spokesman, spoke out for Acheson but took occasion to make clear that he was giving no blanket endorsement to future handling of foreign affairs.

Vandenberg said he is convinced that Acheson will pursue "whatever policies are directed by the Presi dent of the United states." Then he told the Senate that it cannot through action on an appointment "control foreign policy." "Therefore," he said, "it should be made wholly obvious that we do See ACHESON Page 14 Country Club in Mid-Spring over his duties on April 1. Tribute was paid to Tommy Fisher, veteran Scotsman who will retire as golf pro on July 31 after more than 25 years on the job at the DuPont club. "This past year marks a step from plans and blue prints into reality as far as the new clubhouse and course are concerned," said Mr Guenveur. "We owe much that we have today to Tommy Fisher," he continued, "and we cannot express too deeply our respect and appreciation to him for his long years of capable service." In reporting that more than 33,000 players made the rounds of the Nemours course last summer. Mr.

Kearns said that "much that we'Ve had in the past and much A ON GRANTED See WEATHER Page 12 JURY SELECTION FOR TRIAL IN N. Y. Judge Rules Charges Against foster to Be Heard at Later Date By International News Service NEW YORK, 18. Defense counsel in the Communist conspiracy trial opened an all-out attack on the method of jury selection today after the court ruled that Wil liam Z. Foster, national Communist Party chairman, be tried separately at a later date.

The ruling on Foster by Federal Judge Harold R. Medina, the de fense attack on the jury issue, and a defense charge that the government plans to present "a parade of liars, spies and stool pigeons as witnesses marked the second day of the trial in New York Federal Court. Counsel for the other 11 Com munist national board members, all of whom are accused with Foster of conspiracy to "teach and advocate" violent overthrow of the u. S. Government, bitterly fought the severance.

One of the defense lawyers claimed that it is tantamount to "execution" of the Communist Party in the United States. The defense maintained that without Foster as a joint defend ant, to explain just what the Com munist Party is, the other 11 could not properly defend themselves. Judge Medina brushed aside these contentions in granting the motion for severance made by U. S. At torney John F.

X. McGohey. The motion was based on a report from two doctors that the 67-year-old Foster is ill with heart trouble and could not come to court. Foster's own trial date apparent ly will depend on his health. Pre sumably it would not in any event begin until the trial of the 11 oth ers is completed.

Allowing for pos sible appeals, in the event of a con viction, this might be many months After the severance ruling, the defense renewed its arguments for a continuance of the trial for all defendants. These motions for See RED TRIAL Page 4 FASTlClNlEEN Democrats Begin Drive In House for Hike to 75 Cents; Hope for Vote Next Week WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 IP). The Democrats pulled open the throttle today for swift House action on a bill to raise the statutory minimum wage from 40 cents an hour to 75 cents. Representative McCormack of Massachusetts, the Democratic leader, told the House he hopes to get a vote on the measure next week.

The increase is one of the basic point in President Truman's economic program. Other developments came fast to day as Congress tried to clear away its pending business for the inaug ural whoop-la Thursday: 1. The Senate bucked over the 0 DENOUNCE ON in MUM WAGE WESTERN POWERS CURB EXPORTS TO RED BERLIN New Ruling Forbids Shipments of Scarce Items to Soviet Zone By Associated Press BERLIN. Jan. 18.

The Western Allies clamped a counter-blockade on the Russian zone of Berlin tonight. The order came as the Russians tightened their blockade, disrupting cross-town traffic with a new policy of searching passengers in public vehicles crossing their zone line. Men and women were subject to search under the Soviet order. Their pocketbooks, packages and suitcases were seized if the passengers held no Soviet ration cards. The Allied counter-blockade forbids shipments from the three Western sectors into the Russian zone without a permit.

An American spokesman said shipment of scarce items would be halted entirely. These include radio transmitters, alloy steels, dyes and cutting 'tools. The spokesman said the Allies had grown weary of seeing goods leave their zone headed for the Russian zone which then forbade the return shipment of their equivalent in raw materials. He said permits would be issued for non-critical supplies. Germans, meanwhile, continued to flee the Soviet zone.

The U. S. spokesman said 1,189 of them moved to the Allied sectors in the first two weeks of January. In another phase of the German situation, the American Military See BERLIN Page 14 HUNTS LOST PLANE Two Carriers, Battleship, Four Cruisers Join More Than 70 Aircraft in Search HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jan. 18 IP).

Air and sea rescue armadas combed the Atlantic today for a British airliner missing since yesterday with 20 aboard. The craft, the British South American Airways Tudor Ariel, disappeared on a five-hour, 1.000-mile flight from Bermuda to Kingston, Jamaica. She sent no SOS and gave no other hint of trouble. Aboard the Ariel, according to the line's records, were 13 passengers and a crew of seven. The line said all but three passengers were British.

Its original report said 29. were aboard, but the line's officials learn ed later that this was erroneous. Just three days short of a year ago, another of the line's planes, the Tiger, disappeared on. a flight from the Azores to Bermuda, and no trace ever was found. The great sea search for the miss ing airliner was being made by ships and aircraft of the Navy, and by aircraft of the Air Forces and Coast Guard.

It was estimated here that more than 13,000 men were aboard the search armada. Two 27.000-ton air craft carriers, the Kearsage and Leyte, and the battle ship Missouri were among the searching units. Also engaged in the hunt are four GIGANTIC ARMADA TO ISSUE CEASE FIRE ORDER, TRY PEACE TALKS Chinese Government Will Start Movement To Canton on Friday By Associated Press NANKING, Wednesday, Jan. 19. China's executive Yuan has decided to issue a cease fire order to Nationalist armies and send a delegation to negotiate peace with the Communists, a high official source disclosed today.

Details have not yet been decided. A statement is expected to be issued later today. Embassies visited this morning by Foreign Officeofficials were told that the government would begin to leave for Canton, in South China, on Friday. NANKING. Jan.

18 (F). Observers said today Nanking may become another "Tientsin" a prey to artillery fire and encirclement. They watched the hasty defense preparations around the capital and found them "exceedingly weak." Gen. Tang En-po, charged with defending the capital, is willing to fight. But observers note he has little lef to fight with even for a holding action.

He is believed to have 150,000 men to guard the Yangtze River line. The reds can throw at him twice that number of men, mostly veterans fresh from wiping out some of Chiang Kai-sheks best troops on the Suchow front. As if to underscore the gravity of Nanking's, plight, diplomatic sources heard they would be notified soon that government offices were being dispersed as a safety measure. The notification is expected to say that the Foreign Office itself is being moved south, probably to Canton, one informed source said. Notifications Prepared Diplomatic sources said it was unlikely there would be an announcement in Nanking of the move.

They expect it to come in the form of notifications to each ambassador. The notifications are now being See CHINA Page 14 Richard D. Groo NANKING I Pages Amusements 23 Births 4 Classified 27-28-29 Comics 20 Deaths 4 Editorials 8 Financial 22-23 Inez Robb 8 Marquis Childs 8 Obituaries 4 Radio 20 Society News 18-19 Sports 24-25-26 Westbrook Pegler 8 Woman's Page 21 Richard D. Groo Appointed JJ. of D.

Alumni Secretary Fire Hits Crisfield School, Damages Set at $10,000 Administration's traces and killed I resigned to devote full time to his a bill to exempt tickets to the in- duties as public relations director augural parade and ball from fed- for the university. Mr. Groo's se-eral amusement taxes. The decid- lection was made by the joint ex-ing vote was 47 to 44. The House I ecutive committee of the alumni already had approved the measure, and was approved by President Wil- Appointment of Richard D.

Groo as executive secretary of the University of Delaware's. Alumni Association was announced last night by Jefferson F. Pool, president of the association. Mr. Groo will assume his duties at the Alumni Office in Purnell Hall.

Newark, before Feb. 1, suc ceeding Daniel E. Button, who has liam S. Carlson A native of Collihgswood, N. Mr.

Groo was graduated from the University of Delaware last year with the degree of Bachelor of Sci ence in business administration. He now is a resident of Baltimore, where he is with Montgomery Ward and in merchandising. He is a 29-year-old veteran of four years in the AAF, emerging with the grade of staff sergeant CRISFIELD, Jan. 18. (Special).

Fire of unknown origin early today caused more than $10,000 damage at Crisfield High School. Two classrooms were virtually destroyed. The auditorium and several other rooms were seriously damaged by smoke. Crisfield Fire Chief John Holland said nearby residents discovered the blaze around 12:15 a. m.

Firemen were on the scene until after 4:30 a. m. George F. Carrington, principal said the 305 junior and senior high school students were given a holiday today. Plans call for the school's reopening tomorrow.

Chief Holland said the fire apparently started on the first floor of the two-story building. He was unable so far to determine how the fire started. Chief Holland said he has asked insurance adjusters to visit the school and study the circumstances. The ninth grade first floor room was also used as a supply room, Mr. Carrington said.

He said more than 500 books were destroyed. An adjoining typing room was damaged extensively. Twenty-eight typewriters were removed but they had been damaged by the heat, Mr. Carrington added. The hallway near the two rooms was scorched and smoked up and the auditorium was damaged' by smoke.

The fire was confined to the two rooms and did not reach the second floor. Neighbors turned in the alarm when they were attracted by the flames. The school opened in 137. 2. Chairman Spence of the House Banking Committee introduced legislation calling for a seven-months extension of the voluntary agreement anti inflation controls made law by the Republican controlled 80th Congress.

He also introduced a bill to extend export controls until June 30, 1951. Both laws now are scheduled to expire Feb. 28. In urging quick action on the bill welcome to Sterling C. (Terl) John- on.

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