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THE TEEEE HAUTE STAR; TUESDAY, JULY Meany Says Tax CutNeededin Lower Brackets WASHINGTON, July F. 0. President George Meany said Monday that a tax cut is needed, but should be temporary and confined largely to low and middle income groups. Testifying at a closed session of the House ways and means committee, the labor leader "opposed a reduction in either the 52 per cent -levy on corporate profits or the 91 per cent top rate on personal income. The administration is reported to be considering a slash across the be sought this year if July business figures show it is needed to stimulate the economy.

DURING the weekend govern ment statisticians worked on one of those reports: The monthly count of the nation's Tuesday night. NEGOTIATIONS CARRIED ON AT MOBIL REFINERIES DENVER; July still are being carried on at seven refineries operated by the Mobile Company, a spokesman for the International Union of Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers said Monday, despite a Wednesday strike deadline. He said the actual time of a each refinery will be fixed by the local union affected and presunv ab'lyjf there is progress.in the negotiations work' might con tinue. The refineries affected are those operated the company at East Chicago, Augusta, Buffalo, East St. Louis, Beaumont, Ferndale, Wash, and Casper, Contracts for all except Beaumont have expired, the spokesman said, and work is continuing on day-to-day basis.

-The Beaumont contract expires unemployed. This was expected to be ready for the President's perusal Monday or Tuesday, and will be made public Wednesday. The ways and means com mittee is conducting its own study of the advisability of a lax cut Chairman Wilbur I). Mills, Democrat, Arkansas, has remained unconvinced up to now that such action is needed, and the White House deems his support vital should it decide on a tax-cut drive. MEANVS testimony pointed up differences between big business and organized labor, which agree that a tax cut is needed but are poles apart on how the reductions should be distributed through the earning spectrum.

The labor leader was reported to have urged that personal income taxes be cut by increasing the current $600 personal exemption and reducing the 20 per cent levied on the lower income brackets. Divorces Granted Patty Mae Frazier, R. R. 2, Rosedale, was granted a divorce yesterday from Larry Edward Frazier of Gary. Judge Albert R.

Owens of Vigo Superior Court 2 gave her custody of and and ordered Frazier to make sup port payments of $25 per week. four 1, 2 3 years, and 3 HOW TO KEEP YOUR MEMORY SHARP An expert fives limple 4-ttep method to Improve your ability to remember. "This chows yon how anyone can fix facts and Ideas permanently Into 'his brain." Bruno Furst, Director School of Memory and Concentration READER'S DIGEST AUGUST SALE TO DAT. NOW TOU CAN GET A J100 TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE FOR TOUR OLD HEATING SYSTEM CALL C-OS25 FOR DETAILS: POTTER ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INC. 122 SO.

lOli STREET Those receiving WELFARE AID can afford our finer funeral A' strike began July 1 at the company's Trenton, Mich, refinery and among some marketing employes in the Detroit rea. In all, about 10,000 workers are employed at the plants. 2 MURDER TRIAL DATES ARE SET AT BROWNSTOWN BROWNSTOWN, July 30. Wl Jackson. Circuil Judge John M.

Lewis set dates for two murder trials Monday after both defendants pleaded innocent. The trial of Edward Ear Jones. 26, in the death of Geralc W. Shibe, 54, Seymour, i 1: start Sept. 19..

The body of Shibe, an engineer at Bakalar Air Force Base, was found near Seymour last Dec. 1. Jones' brother, Robert, 18 also- was indicted for first degree murder in the Shibe death. The younger Jones was sentenced last Tuesday to 120 years in prison for the robbery-murder of a Chattanooga, taxicab driver. Dec.

10 was set for the start of the trial of Royal W. "Bud' Allman, 37, Seymour, in the shooting death of Mrs. Sandra McFarlin, 19, in her Seymour apartment June 2. Judge Lewis stayed action on a murderous assault charge filed against Allman after James L. Booker, Seymour policeman, was wounded when he arrived on scene.

Institute Band. Entertains 2,000 AtParkConcert About 2,000 persons enjoyed a musical treat last night at Deming Park when the Millersburg Military Institute band duplicated the concert that it played at the Seattle World's Fair. The 25-minute -concert in eluded popular numbers in their own style, that of Glenn Miller, and of Tommy Dorsey: One of the best received was "Seventy-six from 'The Music Man." DURING THE concert the They Spy JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 30. city of Palembang, Sumatra, has set up a Body for Supervising Mystical Trends in the Community. The P.

I. A. news agency says the group was instructed to check -the haphazard spreading of religion or faith as such might create disturbances harming the people. Pueblo, because it produces so much iron and steel, often is called the "Pittsburgh of the West." CITY DEATHS ACID-INDIGESTION? Try New BISMA-REX with micronized Bismuth 98' Recent laboratory tests showed that BISMA-REX powder neutralizes excess stomach acid faster than three of the products most often taken for acid-indigestion. Tests also showed that the action was more prolonged.

COLLIER DRUGS 1601 S. 7th CHARLES ''CHINK" DREHER Services for Charles "Chink" Dreher, 58 years old, who died Sunday will be at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Ball-Porter Funeral Home. The Rev. H. p.

Mead will officiate and burial will be in Highland Lawn Cemetery. Eagles Lodge No. 291 will hold memorial services at 7:30 o'clock this evening at the funeral home. Friends caU. MRS.

'ESTER PORTER Services for Mrs. Ester Porter, 78 years old, of Ferguson Hill, R. R. 3, West Terre Haute, who died Sunday, wiil be at 8 o'clock this evening at -he Bedino Chapel of the Valley. Lay Leader Kenneth Taylor will officiate.

Graveside, services and burial be at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at Highland Lawn Cemetery. Friandi may call. WILLIAM E. BROWNING Word has been received here of he death of William 2. Browning of East St.

Louis. Mo. Surviving are Be widow. Marguerite; one son, Browning; one daughter. Sue Jrowning; the parents, Mr.

and Mrs. N. E. Browning, and a'brother, Harold Browning of Terre Haute. Funeral arrangements are pending at East St.

Louis. MRS. MARTHA BRADY Services for Mrs. Martha Brady, 102 years old. of 3100 Beech Street, who died Saturday, will be at 130 o'clock this afternoon at the Ball- Porter Funeral Home.

The Rev. Forrest Adams will officiate and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call. ELMER E. MAXWELL Services for Elmer E.

Maxwell, 75 years old, of Frankfort, a salesman for the Hulman Company of Terre Haute for the last 37 years, who died Sunday, will be at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Goodwin Funeral Home in Frankfort. Burial will be in Greenlaw- Cemetery. JAMES SCANLON James Scanlon, 73 years old. 667 Poplar Street, died at Union Hos pital at 8:30 o'clock last night. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs Charlotte Baustine of Harvard, Conn He was a member of the Pipefitters Union, Local No.

157. The body is at the DeBaun Funeral Home where arrangements are pending. MRS. PEARL ANNA O'CONNELL Requiem mass for Mrs. Pearl Anna O'Connell, 86 years old, of 44 Gilbert Avenue, who died Sunday, wfll be at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at St.

Patrick's Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. The rosary wiU be recited at 7:30 o'clock this evening at the Hickman Chapel. Friends may call.

ROBERT R. GILKISON Arrangements are pending at the J. N. Hickman and Son Funeral Home for Robert R. Gilkison, 65 years old, former Terre Haute resident and business man, who died Sunday evening at Evanston Hospital in Evanston, m.

band's 'master' of' C. E. Gehtlehbmme, a youth from Maine, conferred the title of "Kentucky Colonel" on Richard Tuttle, staff assistant. for the Chamber of Commerce, which sponsored its appearance here. Capt.

E. S. Thompson is the band's director. Following the concert, the band took off for Millersburg, about 25 miles From Lexington and dispersal. It had been planned to stay here overnight, but since they were so near the home base, it was decided to get back immediately so the boys could return to their homes.

THEY LUNCHED yesterday at the Terre Haute House and were guests last night of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Krantz of 2320 Spang Avenue at a picnic in the park.

The Krantzes' son, Chester Krantz, is a member of the band and remained here, completing his tour with the band's appearance at Deming. The concert last night was the last on an tour during which the band played "command" performances at both the World's Fair in Seattle and at Disneyland. The group played concerts in all towns where it stopped overnight. FOR ONE BRIEF MOMENT VICTOR? WAS WITHIN TfilS AND THEN THE 1 UJ.Aiiiral Warns Reds Still Ilireat to Asia ATSUGI, Japan, July Harry D. Felt, commander-in-chief of United States forces in the Pacific, arrived Monday for a meeting of the United States-Japan joint sevj committee with a warn-j ing thai the "freedom of over 300 million free Asians" is threatened by communism.

meeting will he the first by the committee in two years. Its agenda has not been revealed but indications are that the main topic will be the cold war situation in the Far East. NudisrfClub Signs Trespass Complaint VALPARAISO, July 30. of the Lake of the Woods nudist club have signed the first complaint as the result of a court injunction is; sued last week declaring property of the club off-limits to fishermen. Three young men were arrested Sunday afternoon as they prepared to fish at Sager's Lake, the club's headquarters half a mile south of here.

Released on $25 'bonds for court appearances-, next Saturday were Clarence R. Cochran, Algeria Continued From Page 1 are in Oran, Tizi Ouzou, Tunis or Switzerland. Their simultaneous presence in this city will help bring the viewpoints together, calm emotions, and prepare the path for unity. "Trade is paralyzed, 'unem- ployment''is growing, the school year has not even been prepared." Prospects are growing dim foi holding elections, scheduled for Aug. 12, to put the month-old nation on firm footing, he added.

"BUT THE elections cannot be delayed because it is urgent to let 'the people have their say," he declared. "The people are the supreme sovereign whose verdict will be the basis of legitimacy for the Algerian state." Ben Khedda and Ben Bella broke chiefly over the moderate premier's policy favoring close economic ties with France. His rebellious deputy has denounced what he calls continuing "neocolonialism." But all Algerian factions showed alarm at" the exodus of Europeans, who have been the backbone of Algeria's economic life. IN AN EFFORT to calm fears of the remaining Europeans, the junta of guerrilla officers who seized control of the capital in a bloodless coup Sunday-announced it would track down and free all Europeans Hidnaped by Moslems in recent' weeks. Several Europeans including three French officers were rescued -within hours.

They had been arrested by the former Algiers Autonomous Zone, a military command abolished by the new junta. Christensen. 20, R. R. 4, Valparaiso, and Charles L.

Kaufman, Gary. SHARE AND SHARE ALIKE PLAN ENDS IN WIFE SWAP South Africa, July 30. ropD It was share and alike for wealthy farmer Johan Kruger, 22, and his best friend, Boet so last week they decided over a bottle of whisky to swap wives. It worked out just fine. Momberg's -25-year-old wife, Helen, moved in with Kruger, while 21-year-old; Elsie-Kruger settled down cheerfully with Momberg.

All four said they were so delighted with the arrangement they plan a double divorce "and A remain to be settled; They still have to der cide custody, of the four chili dren of the. marriages and they: are in dutch the minister. He told'them to end their new relationship immediately. 73-year-old grandfather, Oom Jaap Kruger, gave his full to the new arrangement. The elder Kruger, who has a 24-year-old wife, Johanna, and a 2-year-old son by her, said "I know all about love.

This case is extraordinary. Even the Bible doesn't report anything like it." Sophie Returns ROME, July 30. Actress Sophia Loren returned Monday from the United States where she belatedly received tier Oscar as the best actress of the year. Her husband, Carlo Ponti, remained in New York for business talks. He said she fore going to Japan for a vacation.

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The United States began building the Panama Canal in November, 1904. It was finished 10 years later. VALLEY DEATHS CLAUDE F. HIXON JASONVILLE. July F.

Hixon, 54 years old. of 620 East Sycamore Street, died at 8:45 o'clock at his 'residence. He was a member of the Jasonville Masonic, Lodge and the Scottish Rite, Valley! of Terre Haute. Surviving are his I widow, Thelma; five sons, Charles' W. Hixon of Linton.

Leon Hixon of Greencastle. James, Harry and Jerry Hixon, all at home; two brothers. Garland Hixon of Terre Haute and Ola Hixon of Sullivan; one sister, Mrs. Unice McBride 'of Gary and one grandchild. Services will be at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the UcClanahan Funeral Home.

The Rev. Paul Lewis will officiate and burial will be in Friends may Tuesday morning. Clairborne call after Cemetery. 10 o'clock St. Laurent Continued From Page 1 repeated his Spring colection: 1.

A brown slim skirt topped a tunic-lerigth, loose "pa- ama top" in heavy beige wool with a V-neck and buttons down back. 2. A collarless, pencil-slim CLAY CITY. July W. '-ling, S3 years old.

of B. R. 2. Clay City, died suddenly at 12:05 o'clock Monday afternoon at his residence. Death was attributed to a heart attack.

He is survived by, his widow, Elva R. (Woodburn) King: two. sisters, Mrs. Dora Moore' of R. R.

2, Clay City, and Mrs. Maybelle Janes of Indianapolis; two brothers, Fred King of Petersburg and Marshall King of R. R. 2, Clay CUy and several nieces and nephews. Service arrangements pending at the Schoppenhorst Funeral Home.

MBS. NELLIE ELLEN MURRAY ROBINSON, July Nellie Ellen Murray, 89 years old. died at the home of her son, at R. R. 3, Robinson, early this rooming.

She is survived by the husband, Joseph; one son. Rev. H. E. Murray; six grandchildren and' 18 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will-be conducted at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at the Pulliam Funeral Home. The Rev. W. A. Patty.wiU officiate, with burial The completeness, efficiency and satisfaction of service is based upon the most modern facilities and equipment in the hands of a highly trained, professional staff.

TWENTY-FIFTH AND WABASH AVE. PHONE C-4351 tweed coat with black eather buttons marching one- bird down the front. 3. A "TUBE" sheath cocktail dress in black crepe with a big jeweled pin at the end of a low, V-cut baring the back. 4.

A green velvet coat dress for cocktails, cut a sports dress with a wide collar, snugly tied belt and sparkling green buttons at the cuffs as on a man's jacket. A black mink scarf filled in the neckline. 5 A black velvet sheath "tube" dress, with a loose black leather jacket edged in brown mink. Jones Cemetery I near Friends, may call at the Myron McCormick, Actor, Dies of Cancer NEW YORK, July Stage, screen and' television actor Myron McCormick, 54 years old, who became ill recently while appearing at Hyannis, died Monday at Oo- Presbyterian Hospital. ie was a native HoosierJ McCormick had been playing at Hyannis in a revival of "No Time for Sergeants," in which ie had appeared when the play was a hit on Broadway.

The hospital said he died of cancer of the esophagus. A native of Albany, McCormick is survived by his widow, Barbara McKenzie McCormick, and their 4-year-old son, Alexander; and a daughter; Gaea, 17, by a former marriage. following in Flat Rock, 111. funeral home. CECIL CLYDE KTAN CLAY CITY, July (Special.) Cecil Clyde Ryan, 67 years old.

of R. R. 2. Clay City, died at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon the Clay County Hospital in Brazil. He is survived by two -brothers.

Frank Ryan of Windfall and Guy Ryan of Marion, and several- nieces and nephews. Arrangements are pending at the Schoppenhorst Funeral Home. MISS ORILDA NEELEV CASEY, July Services for Miss Orilda Neeley. 83 years old, of the West Rude Goodwill Home, who died Sunday, will be at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at. the Evangelical United Brethren Church.

The Rev. Albert Murphy will officiate and burial will be in Casey Washington Street Road Cemetery. Friends may call at the Lindsay Funeral Home. WALTER L. THOMAS' GREENCASTLE, July (Special.) Services for Walter L.

Thomas, 81 years old, of the Graver Nursing, Home, who died Saturday, will -be at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Lena Church of Christ. Burial win be in Calcutta Cemetery. Friends may call 'at the Whitaker Funeral Home. PAWL BEATTY FONTANET. July cial.) Services for Paul Beatty.

54 yean oldr who died Saturday, will be at 2 o'clock TuesdaV afternoon at the Mt. Etna Church. The Rev. Robert Wise will officiate and burial win be in Roielawn Memorial Park. BONNELL MERINO PARIS, July Services for Mrs.

Bonnell Mering, of Paris, who died in Chicago, wfll be here at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Blume-Stewart Funeral Home. Burial win be in Embarrass near Redman, HI. Friendi may call. MISS ZONA MAUDE COETELYOU ROBINSON, July (Special.) for Miss Zona Maude Cortelyou. 80 years old, of R.

R. 2. Robin- ion, who died Sunday, wfll be at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Pulliam Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Hall wffl officiate and burial will be in Kirk Cemetery.

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