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2,500 g2 TAsfe Midnight Oath em Finnan Edition) THE WEATHER MOSTLY CLOIDY AND MILD TONIGHT. TOMORROW CLOUDY AND A LITTLE COLDER WITH OCCASIONAL RAIN LIKELY. Temp. Today 8 a. 39; 3 p.

48 (Weather May and Full Details on Page 4) Evening JOUENAL FULL SERVICE OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, VISITED PRESS, AXD INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE Vnl 21 Nf 1ft ejini -J. ilu. JL Every Journal Fonnded IRK I Etfninj Journal and Every Evening Erenini Founded 1871 Consolidated Jan. 2. 1933 36 Pages Wilmington, Delaware, 1953 d) fE rn of Winnin (breiieral Dedicates Regime to Staters Three Top Men Flash Smiles Takes Brief Oath Delaware's 6 2nd Chief Executive Sworn In at 12:11 Of Office on Steps Of Capitol Building Members of Congress.

Top Ofiicials See President Sworn In; Crowd At Capilol Is Estimated at 125.000; Millions More See Titles on TV Immediate Work to Meet Needs Of Fasl-Growin State Is Pledged; Rollins. IV. McD well A 1 Reeeive Oaths From Southerland U.S. Will Not Trade Honor Ike Declares Call on Ruia lo Join Joint Effort lo Remove Causes of 3Intual Fear. Anions Nations (Full Text of Address on Pasre fi) WASHINGTON, Jan.

20 (T-. Dwight D. Eisenhower took over the presidency today with a pledge of American leadership in building free world strength and unity to combat communism. Firmly, he ruled out any appeasement of aggressors in these words: 'In the final choice, a soldier's pack is no" so heavy a burden as a prisoner's chains." But, in dedicating his administration to winning "an earth of peace." Eisenhower in effect told Soviet By Associated Press Ry RICHARD WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.

Dwight David Eisenhower became the 34th president of the United States today. Right hand upraised, the 62-year-old citizen-soldier took on the power and "responsibility of the world's most trying office with the simple, 37-word oath administered to all presidents to "faithfully execute the office preserve protect and defend the constitution." In his immediate audience at the Capitol ceremony were the members of Congress, top officials of the old and new administra- DOVER. Jan. 20. J.

Caleb Boggs became the sixty-second Governor of Delaware at 12:11 a. m. today while an overflow crowd watched inauguration ceremonies on the stage of the field house of: Dover High School. The new Governor's oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Clarence A. Southerland of the State Supreme Court.

It was Delaware's first midnight inauguration, made necessary by, inflexible state and federal laws which this year fixed the in-! auguration of Governor Boggs and President wight D. Eisenhower! on the same date. I Packed shoulder to shoulder, a crowd estimated by state police at 2.500 persons watched the ceremony. More would-be witnesses; milled about the outside of the field house. I Also taking their oaths of office from the chief justice were: Lt.

Gov. John W. Rollins and Secretary of State John N. McDowell. Each of the three new officials was: Price Five Cents Peace a auiiin.ucieu uie oaui.

1 pee eh Draws -iQuiek Praise few in Congress Obiert Fo Anytbinjr in Inanpnral Vddress; fanv Hail It WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 VP). President Eisenhower's inaugural address drew praise today from Republicans and Democrats alike. And Senator Robert Taft calpd lt a great and inspiring becinnme a great and inspiring speech." The Ohio Republican, who lost the Republican presidential nomination to Eisenhower, sat with his colleagues of the Congress as Ei- i- COTlhnn TVS rt nle rr cnnaAh i e. President.

There were a few complaints, but not, many. Some said they couldn't hear the speech very well from where they were sitting. Some said Eisenhower's speech was not specific enoush to Fuit them. But the plaudits were loud and long. Senator Wiley 'R-Wis) who heads the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called the speech "a mag-See REACTION rage 17, Col.

4 Jobless Seaman Charged With Killing Mother NEW YORK, Jan. 20 An unemployed merchant seaman, who said "I blew my top," was accused today of stabbing his 58-year-old widowed mother to death with repeated plunges of a carving knife. The son, Thomas Lund, 23, an ex-convict, admitted slaying his mother after numerous quarrels over money and his lack of a job, Detective James Sullivan said. Mrs. Agnes Lund was found dead under her bed in the Queen? home where she lived with her son.

She cVk 7 th- had many stab wounds in the chest Russia that he stancrs readv to en-, U1 utls- gage "in joint effort to remove the Millions of others in the United States saw and heard the cere-causes of mutual fear and distrust mony by television. Radio picked up his voice and carried it across among nations' provided they Jac Tuesday, January 20, Morse Blocks Senate Action On New Cabinet Name Omitted Selections President fit List of Sent bv the WASHINGTON. Jan. 20 iT). Senator Morse (Ind-Ore) today action today ojwVif (ahint annnintmcntc hv Pros- ident Eisenhower.

The new Presi dent, however, had omitted the name of defense in the list of selections he had sent to the Senate. Morse raised an objection to im- mediate confirmation of the eisht cabinet to t.h' nomination of Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby to be tedeiai seeing iJic istrator. The Senate then post- poned any action at least, until tomorrow. This left Eisenhower, who had taken office only an hour earner, facing his first, day in office with- See WILSON Page 17, Col.

1 Naguib Jails 213 Alleged Plotters CAIRO, Egypt, Jan. 20 (JP). A roundup of suspected plotters against the government of Premier Maj. Gen. Mohammed Naguib has netted 213 persons, including 48 Communists, an Egyptian cabinet minister announced last night.

Fuad Galal. Minister of National Giudance, said that 39 others of those seized were suspected of having relations with foreign powers "which have the interest of creating agitation in Egypt." The foreign countries were not specified. The government launched the round-up last week, and accused i i Staff Photograoner. The three top men in- Delaware's new Republican administration give an incoming smile shortly after being sworn in early today. Gov.

J. Caleb Boggs 'center), is flanked by Lt. Gov. John W. Rollins Heft), and Secretary of State John N.

McDoirell. Governor Boggs is the first graduate of the University of Delaware to become Governor of the state. He and Mr. McDowell were both in the university's class of 1911. General Leads Colorful Parade As Huge Crowd Roars Approval T.

SANGER escorted to the lostrum by his out-': going Democratic counterpart. The wives and mothers of each looked on proudly as -Justice Southerland administered the oath of office. In a solemn mood. Governor Boggs; promised the bipartisan crowd: "When all the festivities are over. I and all the others connected with this administration will get down to work immediately in a sound and progressive manner to meet the needs of our fast-growing state." In a brief inaugural address the new Governor siso declared: "It is a great honor to become Ciovernor of the state in which I was born and reared and which I ove.

teel deeply moved, proua. yc. humble in the thought of the; responsibilities to be faced, the-decisions to be -nade." Governor Boggs pointed out that nnt "trhat. thp fut.nrp I- i- t-- t-s noias ior us an. nor wnai me ins-, torians will say in the future of the state administration which began just a few moments aeo.

But t-. ti i.niei justice riru ivi. vjusuu The crowd before the Capitol was! estimated at 125.000, Richard M. Nixon was sworn in vice pi eaJUCiii. unvir liovver assumed his office.

Senator William Knowland of California ad ministered the oath to him. Eisenhower rested his left hand un lwu Dluirs "IJe West Point days, the other a testa-j ment used in George Washington's. nrst. inauguration as ne repeaiea the oath. Standing by was Harry S.

Truman fmm i-hnm fho natinn's hiffhpsf. office passed to Eisenhower. In the traditional wav. Truman and Eisen hower had ridden together from the White House to the Capitol. 11 was p.

m. iicn jM.sen hower took the oath, pledging clipped, firm words execute the office protect and defend to "faithfully the constitu- tion." Dl tlllZ UUiliMiUULUMI. llUIUnll term had come to an end on the dot of noon. So far 32 minutes. the country technically was with- spectacles for the readins of his speech.

Departs From Text And at the outset he departed from his prepared text, asking the audience to join him in an extemporaneous prayer. The prayer follows "Almighty God as we stand here at this moment my associates and mIfK! Si! you to permit full and complete de dication to serve the people of this throng and their fellow citizens everywhere. "Give us, we pray, the power to discern clearly right from wrong and allow all our works and actions to be governed thereby and by the laws of this land. "Especially we pray that our concern shall be for all the people, regardless of station, race or calling. May cooperation be permitted and be the mutual aim of those who, under the concept of our con- stitution, hold to differing political i I Boggs Leads State Group At Washington Governor and Wife Go To Capital by Car: He Leads Delaware Unil in Parade Throngs of Delawareans.

havinc: witnessed the midnight inaugura- tion of a Remibliean eovernor. hur- ried to Washington in the foe bound early hours to witness and take part in fhp colorful inaueura-tion of the first Republican president in 20 years. Gov. J. Caleb Bogers was accompanied to the nation's capital by Mrs.

Boggs. and his military aide and escort. Commander Harry F. Frazer. A motorcade accompanied the official party.

The new Governor's first official public function was to lead the Delaware contingent in the parade of state floats. Befitting its First-State rank, Delaware's unit was accorded the first pOvSition in the 3m" of march, following the Kansas and California home-state delegations oi Eisenhower and Nixon. Two Delaware state motorcycle policemen escorted the Governor's car, which was followed by the Delaware float, depicting Caesar Rodney's historic ride from Dover See STATE GROUP Page 7, Col. 5 Trials Wait as Juries See Inaugural on TV The Eisenhower inauguration took priority over two criminal cases which went to trial today in Superior Court. The trials were recessed from 11:30 a.

m. until 2 p. m. by Judge Charles' Aclt, v. i Ill to permit members of the juries; to atcn xne ceremonies on xeievx- nd Garnenter.

who be-1 came a deputy attorney general i I can assure you that I will endeavor ionunuea. always to live up to my oath of However, despite the alleged con-performing my duties to the best of: fession. Deputy Police Chief Arthur my ability." B. Wilson, who has been conducting The ceremonies were brief, lasting: the probe of the theft, is continuing littu mnrp than a half hour after i nuestionine of the boy. who is be- Procession Starts After Kiipnliou pi' Ti (-' I I Bv 21-Gun Salute; Wife Wilh Hi- WASHINGTON', Jan.

20 President Eisenhower rod" down Pennsylvania Avenue this afternoon at the head of a huae parade marking the beginning of his four years in the White House as President. The huge crowj roared its welcome to the new President. The parade, like the inaugural ceremony in which he became wesident. was late eetunff unaer-! Tf i tn A- i v- minutes behind schedule A 21- gun salute boomed across the Cap President rode bv between lines of cheerinz citizens. The President and Mrs.

Eisen-; hower rode in one car. Vice President and Mrs. Nixon in another. was a change from pre-ar- ranged parade plans, which had the president ana vice president riamg together, and their wives in a fol- lowing car. The changing of the political guard in Washington took place under bright sunshine and to the music of f5 bands and the cadenced echo of thousands of marching feet.

Crowds had lined the avenue for hours ahead of time. And along the See PARADE Page 4, Col 8 Search Halted In Dual Crash 10 Survive, 7 After U. S. Off Coast Die, 4 Lost Planes Fall of China HONG KONG. Jan.

20 (JP). Seven men were killed and four are missing in the loss of two U. S. military planes one to Chinese Red eround fire in the strait of For- mosa the cant.ain of a British frie-atei said today luuaJ' I Ten airmen ere rescued bv the' icn aiiiiicii -cic icuucu uy mc Halsey Powell, a U. S.

honestly and in good faith toward a secure peace for all. The new President spoke aim solemnly taking his oath of office I within the shadow of the Capitol's. dome. Before him were thousands i msi in th hvoarl Hanitnl Ola 7a i i roHir. Tr The President's dominant theme; world leadership.

He spoke out to! assure Allies abroad that thp United States stands with them, vvithout imperialistic designs; he told ag- Spe SPEF.CH-rsP i. Col. 6 Bus liolls Over Cliff: 2J5 Aboard WEEHAWKEN, N. Jan. 20 X.

A Public Service bus. plunged over a cliff today on a steep downsrade to the Weehawken ferry, and police said some of the 28 persons aboard were injured. First reports indicated no one was killed when the bus rammed t.hrnilffh a naranet nn Pprshinir Pnart jand slammed 15 feet down to thei bottom near the railroad tracks of, York Central Railroad. An ambulance was dispatched im-; mediately from North Hudson Hos-j pital here. Pershing Road runs I down the hill to the ferry terminal; on the Hudson River, making one: L-turn to the ferry.

Rain mads the i road slippery. 800 Convicts Hold 6 Guards Riot at Bellefonte, Involves 12 Demands; Food, Parole Board Hit BELLEFONTE, Jan. 20 6P). Rebellious convicts at Rockview branch of Western State Penitentiary today tossed from their barricaded cellblocks a list of 12 "demands" for settlement, of the riot that began last night. Robert E.

Woodside, attornev general of Pennsylvania, called to the rioters: "The first thing we want you to do is to release the hostages and throw out the give you my word there will porttmiry lark wth sHh oe no reprisals, well give you an ijpraHn siaeranon. That sent th prisoners int0 mere was nojmmediate m- See JAIL RIOTS Page 17, Col. 3 Draftee Takes 11 Pals Into Army With Him ffltCAOO 9fl JP Tamoe Fickey, 20. answered hi draft notice yesterday and brought along ti 11 of his friend ho had I enlisted 'u "1C uu iiiin. Whpn Firkpv of near Tnliet Tit got tcSteht frio i ana go aiong wun mm.

At a going- away party Saturday three more of his friends decided to volunteer. Thej enlistments at the -Tnliet rerriiitincr 1 enlistments at the recruitinc I station set an all.time record of volunteers from any Illinois draft sent to nearby Fort Sheridan. i i 0f Df BovAr ovArraiirneciv Grilled Anew! On Bail Theft1 Two Charge of Lareeny (Continued; Police Are Cheeking Story Carefully A 16-year-old boy, who police say idmirted stealing $750 in bail money irom tne nouse sereeanrs on ice in i me ponce station, was ai iaineu on VxCt rharses of larcenv in Family in? held in the Detention Home, this afternoon. The deputy chief said that there are several points in the vouth's story that "do not check." Meanwhile, James A. LeFevre, president of the board of directors of Public Safety, said today that while the directors were "satisfied that the boy's story was true last night," they want the investigation continued until it is absolutely cer- See BAIL THEFTS Page 17, Col.

6 1 14-Ouiice Baby Doing Well in Hospital The smallest baby in The Memorial Hospital history is reported gaining steadily and doing well. The child, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Earl, of near Newark, was born at the home of her parents, Dec. 10.

It was rushed to the hospital, and an tacubat. Hospital authorities said it was so tiny they wei2h it before placing it in the incubator. At the end of the first week, the baby weighed one pound and 14 ounces, the smallest Dremature child, that lived, in ne nospitais recuiu. now weiahs three pounds and 14 ounces and may be taken from the incubator a week or so. if she continues to gain at the same rate.

'Short' Answer Only Seems Long to MP SEOUL, Jan. 20 JP). A military policeman stopped a Puerto Rican jeep driver of the 65th Regiment. The authorization slip for the ieep was blank. "Why isn't it filled in?" the MP asked.

The driver spoke for five minutes in fluent Spanish. All I want to know is why the uciic, ina.y jand abdomen. Lund was booked by See EISENHOWER Page 4, Col. 3 police on a homicide charge. Expert Urges Sharp Crackdown Senator Thomas L.

Johnson, presi- BOGGS Page Col. 1 Bavard Yields GaVel to GOP Democrat Offer 8 Bills, Including Referendum, Initiative Amendments By Staff Correspondent DOVER. Jan. 20. The Democratic minority introduced eight bills including one to lower the voting ao-o tj- 18 in tho Sfatp Senate late afternoon just before the cnamber adiourned lor tnree days.

Alexis duPont Bayard, retiring lieuteRant governor and president; the beat-up gavel to senator xnornas. L. Johnson (R-Rehoboth tj, enthiKi. ij.i.. ojui i iastic ovation from the Senate as he; the See LEGISLATURE Page 7, Col.

2 detectives are investigating the Ua Zi UUllV-t ill U1111CV. 11U11 UK 111V CO th the Communists of plotting with members of the once-powerful On Speeders Reckless Drivers uec. .51, is making nis, ium, president pro tern, as the Re-ance as a prosecutor the case of blican Party prepared to take over Clarence Tucker, 40, of the 300 Diocs. tasu oixm oueeu ciiaicu; with assault with intent to murder. f.1 he.Hnfan Vnal of FaS Court paternity suit.

i See PLANES Page 7, Col. 3 idangering national unity. 2 Tankers Collide as Fog Covers State Second Night Two tankers collided in the fog was proceeding unloaded to Balti- Fire Destroys Century -Old Barn With 750 Bales of Hay A 100-year-old barn on the Ennis immediate hospital or medical treat-rordham farm on Old Capitol Trail ment, firemen said. No stock was near Marshallton. said to contain lost.

the farm's "best hay crop in years," A herd of 22 cows, two calves, and was destroyed bv fire early today, a bull was led to safety. Two horses cast i-ariy 10 oust. iNaguiu. -ine an- nouncemem was maae air iNaguio nrriorpH riiccnliitirvn nf nil notif ies 1 I- 7 i vfioc anH rnnfiirntiori of their as- on grounds that they were en- more to take on cargo muic iu uii v. it The Michigan was reportedly hit by a 500-foot oil tanker of the Qinr air Rpfinin? P.Arnnanv uhwn j- continued on its way, Members of the Delaware Cuyj Fire Company hurried to the aid of the stricken tanker, which was! towed to a wharf near Reedy Pomt See WEATHER Page 14, CoL 2 i ing about the children whose lives are in danger if he is allowed to pursue his reckless way," he declared.

"Action against the driving See SAFETY BODY Page 17, Col. 5 In Today's Paper Page Amusements 29 Answers to Questions 16 Classified 31-32-33-34-35 Comics 26 Culbertson on Cards" 24 Death Notices 30 Editorials 16 Financial 30 Inauguration 4 to 9 Obituary 30 Radio and Television 28 Society 22-23 Sports 27-28 Women's Interests 24 Reynolds duPont, president, and Irenee duPont, chairman of the board, began new terms with the Delaware Safety Council today after reelection at a dinner meeting last night. About 125 persons attended the reorganization session in the Hotel DuPont, during which a traffic ex- ca urvon council to fur- by channeling its efforts In three dfrections. TT rTC(4 nwntrotinn nn evret wv.t.ui,iB.wun awo- "1 porting, and inadequate dnver con- ITOIS The sneaker u-as Paul TT TAIaicrtell Ner; York, public safety director the' ociatton of CasSalfrv and Mr BlalsdeU said a driver fears more' than anytning else "He wastes little or no time worry Chief Joseph H. Mullins of Mill! al? were Ea'ed- Creek Fire Company estimated the! An alarm for the fire which start--loss at $25,000.

Some 750 bales ofjed the barn's hayloft was turn-j hav a. larze nuantitv of feed, and ed in about 2 a. m. State police. off the eastern entrance of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal last night, injuring no one but crippling one of the vessels.

Otherwise, the state remained free of serious accidents in the fog, which blanketed the region for the second straight The tankers crashed in the cnannel shortly before 9 p. m. The collision ripped a large in the side of the -mailer tanker, the 210-foot Michigan, owned by the American Motors Company, which trip ticket isn't filled in." the har-i ried MP cut in. farm machinery are included. Mr.

Pordham. the owner, was; slightly burned on the face and cut i T. on one hand rescuing his live- The driver's buddy answered in English: A i "He says he doesnt have a See BARN FIRE- -Page 17, CoL 5 pencil." ctock from the blaze. He refused! 4.