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WEATHER FORECAST Parttr cloud? nought mod Friday. cloudy through MW 54. THOUGHT FOR THE DAT ia no euro to enjoy tho HOME-OWHED, INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER SERVING THE PEOPLE 54 YEARS UM1TLD PRESS FULL LEASED WIRE SERVICE MEXIA. TEXAS, THURSDAY. MARCH 12, 1953 HEA COMPLETE FEATURE School Probe By Congress IsQuestloned Miter's Kate: In view the tact that CMftlMaiMal teverticatiMi Awcrica'a IB mmttr way, mmt that VcUe.

BcawMicaii Il'i- rhaliaiaa the HaMe w-Aiberi- Aetivttn now 9 HaMriTMl eharehem, the foi- fa It appeared in tone Chrtatiut Science was written ay Kaacoe i. It in a large part viewpoints the the Mexia Daflr New. thfo aaajctt. There is a vital, perhaps a controlling question concerning the congressional investigations of communism in the schools which thus lar has" been neglected and obscured. Since the nation's educational Institutions are either wholly independent of government, like the private schools, and colleges, or are fully under the authority of the states and cities, like the public schools, by what right and for what purpose is Congress assuming to put its hands on the adtninistratidn and the teaching of the schools? The question not raised to suggest any improper curtailment of congressional authority to investigate, but to suggest that congress does not possess the right of unlimited investigation and must not use all-pervasive investigation as a means of seizing legislative, rights it does not possess under Historically, ses the this right has been upheld by investigate any area of policy and action over which it possesses the light to legislate.

has the power to investigate whatever "it can legislate, but does it have the power to investigate where it does not have the power to legislate? Past congmtioniT investigation always have had their justification in the fact that Congress must have the power to compel testimony as the means of acquiring the information necessary on which to base legislation. always has investigated corruption in the federal Dome and internal revenue because Congress provides the money for the Executive to spend. Investigated Communists in Hiss and Congress has legislative authority in all these fields. The which, for one reason or another, the Congressional investigators of Communists in the schools have not been lacing are these: Are these investigations into the problem of Communists in the schools the Jenner and the Velde investigations undertaken to prepare legislation dealing with the public schools? If. co, are its sponsors proposing, through the guise or the device of a Communist investigation, to inject the federal government into administration and conduct of the public schools which are the exclusive province of the states? Wasn't the elected, in part, on the premise that the trend ought to be away from federal domination and that more functions, rather than fewer functions, should be left to the states? Under the circumstances.

Congress runs a serious risk of being unable to protect its investigative powers when it uses them loosely. The courts have supported tho right of Congress to cite for contempt on the ground that Congress must have a free hand to ask the most searching questions and witnesses can be compelled to answer them for the purpose developing information, necessary to legislation. TUbrefore, of the current Cpm- tnunist-in-the-schpols investigations these questions remain unanswered: If Law on Gets OK By House AUSTIN (UP) A watered-down automobile safety inspection law had approval of the House today, must pass another roll call vote before it is sent to the Senate. The measure, sponsored by Rep. D.

H. Buchanan, of Longview, passed on second reading yesterday by a vote of 87 to 53. The House at the same time voted 74 to 63 to kill Kefauver Hits Stand of GOP On Tidelands WASHINGTON, D. Sen. Estes Kefauver today'critic- ized the Eisenhower administration's "confusion" on proposed tidelands legislation.

The Tennessee Democrat accused 'administration spokesmen of taking three different positions on the off-shore oil dispute in hearings before the interior committee. He said the president's own position "has not crystallized." In view of the wrangle over tidelands, the committee has temporarily shifted its attention to the Hawaiian statehood proposal. Previously, the submerged lands bill had been given top priority. The Senate Armed Services committee said meanwhile today that Gen. James A.

Van Fleet's charge of ammunition shortages in Korea has been "fully substantiated." It directed a subcommittee to determine what responsible. 22-Month Shortage Gen. Van Fleet had said in testimony before the committee that there had been ammunition shortages in Korea throughout the 22 months that he was commander of the Eighth Army and until he left Korea about a month ago. A majority of the" Interior com- mitte favors legislation giving coastal states control of the offshore lands out to their historic boundaries. But there are some wide differences among state ownership backers as to how far- reaching the legislation should These differences, plus recommendations of Attorney General lerbert Brownell and the State department, have helped delay committee action on the bill.

In Korea, American infantrymen battled through a ring of Chinese Communists Thursday to rescue an outnumbered U. S. patrol that made a seven-hour stand in the winter's heaviest snowfall to break up a Red attack. And in Panmunjom, Korea, the Communists accused the United Nations again Thursday of "wantonly" slaughtering prisoners of war in its "scheme' 'to extend the fighting in Korea. not investigating communism in the schools in order to prepare for legislation, does it have the power to insisl witnesses answering and in citing for contempt? Jtad if Congreca is invectigai- communism in the schools in -Border to prepare for legislation, what right is the federal gov- assuming to get into the running of the public schools? not the belter qualified to handle any of.

communism' in the because they are responsible for the schools? federal government to put its hands into tfce public schools system in the 'guise of investigating communism? If haven't thought through, then they need to be. Honolulu's average annua but a few miles inland in Hawaii, it aver 90 to 100 inches. It rains mostly at night, but there is no a bill by Rep. Sam Sellers of Waco for outright repeal of the nnspection law. The new law would ease up on safety requirements-and do away with a enforced each vehicle pass the safety test before getting a license.

"We have here today an inspection bill far better than the one on the books," Rep. Buchanan said. The bill provides for inspection to be confined to brakes, lighting equipment, horns and warning devices, mirrors, windshield wipers, and windshields. Rep. Charles Murphy, of Houston, said today he is tearing up proposed legislation boosting the state's 4-cent gasoline tax to a nickel a gallon.

The action could strike a sharp blow at the State Highway department, which was asking mul- tknillion dollar increases in funds for ah expanding road program. Revenue from Rep. Murphy's bill would have gone to the department. Not Any Support The. Houston legislator said he would not offer his bill this sea- sion.

"There just wasn't any-support for it," he said. Gov. Allan Shivers, in his first message to the Legislature, suggested the lawmakers consider raising the state's gasoline tax one cent. The Senate yesterday approved by a 28 to 0 vote and sent to Gov. Allan Shivers a bin extending provisions of Texas loyalty oath laws to include authors of all textbooks used in public schools.

In other legislative action yesterday Rep. Douglas Bergman, of Dallas, introduced in the house a proposed constitutional amendment abolishing all ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles, and sub stituting an annual license fee. MEXIA MAN FINEP FOR SELLING WHISKEY GROESBECK (Spl) A Mexia man has pleaded guilty before County Judge Norton Fox to three counts of selling whiskey in a dry area, County Attorney Joe Schultz reported today. Mr. Schultz identified the man as Jack Ragan and said he was arrested in downtown Mexia yesterday morning by County Sheriff Harry Dunlap and Jim Strong, an agent of the Tex'as Liquor Control board.

The county attorney says Judge Fox assessed three separate fines of $100, $200 and $300 and costs. Girt Scout Leader Training Course Set at Ft. Parker An outdoor camp training course for Girl Scout leaders of Limestone and adjoining counties will be held in the group camp at Fort Parker State park on April 3-10. Plans for the course were, made at a recent area meeting in Waco. Attending the meeting from Mexia were Mrs.

W. Jackson, Mrs. Hugh Pendleton, and Mrs. Roy -Cooper. Mrs.

Pauline Fuchs, national Girl Scout director, will be in charge of the camp, and Miss Marietta Creasy, area Girl Scout executive, and Miss Barbara Ann Lyles, area field directors, will serve as instructors. Mrs. Cooper, who is leader of Girl Scout Troop 2 in Mexia, says some 25 ladies are expected to participate in the training course. MORE AMERICAN JETS FOR EUROPE PLANNED WASHINGTON, D. Gen.

Matthew B. Ridgeway's tiny jet interceptor force in Western Europe is to be bolstered soon with 150 of the fastest F-86 Sabre fighters yet developed. But there is no immediate prospect of coming close, with jets of equal to the numbers of MIGs that Russia has eastern Germany, in satellite states and along her own western boundary. These are estimated in the thousands. PAY HER $100 MONTGOMERY, Ala.

Mittie Miller has won a $50 prize for the best entry of employe ideas on improving state ment. Miss Miller suggested that disgruntled state employes be told: 'If you don't like your job, quit and get another one." BAPTIST SEMINARY PRESIDENT QUITS FORT WORTH (UP) Dr. E. D. Head has resigned as president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary effective Aug.

1. Dr. Head has been ill for the past year and has served as president of the seminary for the past 11 years. He is a graduate of Baylor university. BAND TO PRESENT CONCERT AT SCHOOL The 94-piece Mexia High school band, under the direction of Ross Whitehead, will present a 40- minute concert during the assembly period at the high school tomorrow morning at 8:30.

The band will play several of the numbers they will present at their annual spring concert, to be held at the city auditorium on the night of April 19. SINGING AT SH1LOH SUNDAY AFTERNOON The regular thud Sunday singing will be held at Shiloh this Sunday afternoon beginning at 2:30 and. Billie Sterling, president, says wanting to hear some good singing is invited to attend. CHARLIE HUFF CALLS SQUARE DANCE TONIGHT Charlie Huff, of Waxahachie, will be caller for the Bi-Stone Dance club's weekly dance at the Tehuacana gymnasium, starting at 7:30 o'clock tonight. Beginners are invited, club officers say.

FORMER BANK TELLER ACCUSED OF STEALING FORT WORTH (UP) A former Lubbock bank teller is under indictment on a of embezzling A federal grand jury yesterday indicted Genevieve Caroline Kun- Citizens alias formerly. bock and is free on bottd, -She at file in Lub- Plan Rabbit Show Officers of the Bi-Stone Rabbit Breeders club are shown going over final plans for the fust annual rabbit bench show to be held in the old Mexia Furniture company building on Palestine street Sunday. Judging will begin at 11 a.m. From left io right are R. L.

Lyon, of Cpolidge. president of the club; Earl Robinson. Tehuacana. and Carl Smith. Teague.

first vice-president. (Photo by Dannie Sanders.) Texas Agriculture Chief Criticizes Ike's Farm Boss AUSTIN (UP) John C. White, Texas Agriculture Commissioner, today sharply criticized cotton acreage reduction plans of the Eisenhower administration. He told Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson, in a letter, believe you are wrong." Mr. White said cotton reserves are not now sufficient to meet demands of a full-scale war, and called upon Mr.

Benson to amplify his 7 statement asking for voluntary cotton acreage reductions this year. He said if Mr. Benson persisted in the program, Texas farmers who plant less cotton this year should be assured they will not "suffer consequences of a smaller acreage allotment based on this reduced figure. Wouldn't See White "I sincerely believe that this is the only way that you will receive the amount of co-operation you expect from the farmers," Mr. White wrote.

In his letter, Mr. White pointed out he had been in Washington for three days recently, and, hoped to confer with Mr. Benson at that time. "However, your appointment secretary was unable to make any arrangements. Naturally I was disappointed, since your public statements have indicated you are seeking opinions on some the major agricultural problems affecting our nation." Mr.

Benson has requested that farmers plant only 23 million acres of cotton this year. Mr. White said this would hold production "down to 12 million to 12.5 million bales" and mean "a serious reduction of income to many Texans." Methodist Minister Found Guilty In Church Sole Deal HOUSTON (UP) A district court jury yesterday found that Rev. Charles Wesley McPhail, a Methodist minister for 28 years, made a secret agreement with two Lubbock men to split equally $60.000 profit on sale of a church building. The suit 'had been brought by the Parker Memorial Methodist church, where Rev.

McPhail was pastor when he was authorized to sell the church property. The suit was brought at the climax of a heated controversy within the church. It alleged Rev. McPhail en4 tered an agreement with his brother. J.

F. McPhail, and with L. D. Morgan, a Lubbock auto parts company executive, whereby he would sell the church property to Morgan for $125,000, which he did. The church contended the property was resold by Morgan for $185,000 with J.

F. McPhail, a real estate operator from Lubbock and brother of the pastor, acting as the agent. The three men allegedly split the $60,000 by previous agreement. YOUTH CONFESSES KILLING GIRLS CITY, N. Y.

(UP) A 16-year-old boy has confessed he lured two little girls into a "forbidden forest" and killed them when they upset his plan to make love to the 8-year-old victim. Both the boy, Carleton Mason, and the, slain children, Marjorie Boudreau, 8, and Esther Naby, were residents of the Lakeside school, a private institution for children of broken homes. 33 Babies Bom In Limestone County During February GROESBECK (Spl) Thirty-three babies were born in Limestone county during the month of February, records in the county courthouse at Groesbeck show. Fifteen of the babies were born to Mexia parents and are as follows: Thomas James Barham, Mr. and Mrs.

James Harold Barham; Larry Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Brown; Judy Ann Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Lee Campbell; Cheryl Lynn Cannon, Mr.

and Mrs. Willie Lindon Cannon; Paul Randolph, Cruz, Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Cruz. Also, Willie Edward Holly, Mr.

and Mrs. Willie Edward Holly; Kathy Mary Johnson, Mr and Mrs. George W. Johnson; Jon Reed Phillips, Mr. and Mrs.

Macon Howard Phillips, David Arthur Pigford, Mr. and Mrs. Millard Clay Pigford; Also, Robert Con Sftamblin, VIr. and Mrs. James Shamblin; eorge Jean Smith, Mr.

and Mrs. Scipio Smith, Laura Jo Teer, Mr. and Mrs. Jodie Teer; Sandra Ann Wallace, Mr. and Jay Lee Wallace; Robert Franklin Whittaker, Mr.

and Mrs. John Jacob Whittaker, and Susan Jan Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gene Williams. Babies born to Groesbeck parents are Brenda Sue Burleson, Mr.

and Mrs. Don Rex Burleson; Dennis Russell Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Russell Campbell; Vol Jean Davidson, Mr. and Mrs.

Richard Davidson; Linda Lou Carlile, Mr. and Mrs. Derrell Carlile; Also, Daniel Frierson, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Frierson; Jimmy Calvin Graves, Mr.

and Mrs. Jimmy Calvin Graves; Cynthia Ann Marrison, Mr; and Mrs. Cleophus Marrison; Also, Patti Elouise McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Donald McDonald; Mark Anthony McGilvary, Mr.

and Mrs. James Benton McGilvary, and Jasper Michael Neuse, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Neuse.

Bother babies born in the county during February include Rita Marie Evans, Mr. and Luther James Evans, Wortham; Gary Lynn Gullett, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Leroy Gullett, Dawson; Harold David Horn, Mr. and Mrs.

James Harold Horn, Charlerie Lamb, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Lamb, Wortham; James Rubin Robinson, Mr. and Mrs.

James Elmo Robinson, Thornton; Jimmie Tom Strader, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thomas Strader, Teague, and Debra Diane Willis, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Willis, Thornton.

A baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Medina, of Thornton, had not been named when this information was obtained. Co Ivory Baptists To Open Revival Sunday Evening A Brotherhood revival will begin Sunday night at the Calvary Baptist church in Mexia and will continue through the following Sunday with services each nighl at 7:30. The Rev.

Cecil McBeth, pastor of the the revival is to, be held under the sponsorship of the church Brotherhood, of which Ed Tacker is president. Preaching will be done by C. Sivells, a Dallas layman who is Associational State Brotherhood secretary. Howard Smith associate pastor, will direct the singing; Miss Kate Lofland, church pianist, and Miss Betty Tacker will present piano and organ mu sic. British Plane Shot Crewman Killed In Western Germany Mexia 4.79 Inches Since Sunday Rain totalling 1.65 inch fell in Mexia during the 24-hour period ending at 7:30 a.

m. today, bring- ng Mexia's official rainfall total 4.79 inches since Sunday evening. Miss Josie Newman, local wea- observer, recorded the fol- owing rainfall during the wet period: From Sunday night to 7:30 a. m. Monday, 85-hundredths of an inch.

From Monday morning to Tuesday morning, 1.65-inch. From Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning, 64-hundredths of an inch. From 7:30 a. m. Wednesday to 7:30 a.

m. today, 1.65-inch. The rain is over for most of Texas, United Press reports, but moist air from the south has brought high temperatures and good crop-growing weather to most of the state. The U. S.

Weather Bureau reported that additional rains in past 24 hours helped alleviate dry conditions in many areas. Temperatures in the state ranged mostly in the 50s and 60s during the night. Dalhart reported the low of 36. Mexia had a nigh of 73 yesterday and a low today of 59. Forecasters said a cold front hovering in the northwest, but las not approached near enough to Texas to have any immediate effect on weather in the state.

Crop statisticians indicate that further moisture is needed. Colder temperatures and snow beaded for the Dakotas, northern Montana, and Minnesota today. Showers will extend from the Mississippi Valley to the Appalachians today and Friday, and visit the Western Plains Friday, forecasters said. California Singers To Present Program At Woodland School The Sykes Gospel Singers, radio and recording artists from Los Angeles, Calif, will be presented in a program at the Woodland school auditorium at 8 o'clock on the night of March 20. Sponsoring the program are the Junior and Senior classes of Woodland.

Class sponsors are Mrs- C. A. Summons and M. C. Pigford, Juniors, and Mrs.

N. O. Pigford and Mrs. D. L.

Fields, Seniors. The students are handling the sale of tickets and advanced prices are 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. On the night of the program the tickets at the door will be 75 cents for adults and 35 cents for children. The Junior class will use its share of the proceeds toward financing the annual Junior- Senior prom that is scheduled to be held on May 8. With their share of the proceeds, the Seniors plan to make an education tour of Austin and San Antonio on April SEAMAN FROM MEXIA ON NAVY MANEUVERS Gerald D.

Henderson, machinist mate third class from Mexia participating in Operation Springboard, the U. S. Navy's winter maneuvers in the, Caribbean area, aboard the escort vessel USS George E. Davis. Seaman Henderson is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Lester Henderson, of Mexia. BURIAL RACKET BELIEVED FOUND SAN ANTONIO (UP) A district attorney's investigator said today there was no body in the grave of Belton Lattlefield and he said he would file charges against the funeral home that was supposed to have buried him there. Belton Lattlefield was a Negro infant. An investigator said a "burial racket" was involved.

The body has not been found. 853 License Plates For 1953 Issued To Mexia Motorists Eight hundred and 53 vehicle license plates for 1953 had been sold in Mexia up to 11 a. m. today and motorists were reminded that March 31 is the deadline to pay state license fees. Registration tags for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles can be purchased in Mexia at the McKeith Pontiac company.

Earl McKeith says his firm will be open from 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. six days a week through March 31.

More than 2,000 motorists in Mexia have not paid their license fees, as approximately 3,100 tags are issued locally each year, Mr. McKeith says. Meanwhile in Groesbeck, A. (Jep) Sims, county tax assessor- collector, reports that approximately 1,000 license fees were paid in Mexia and Groesbeck through March 9. Mr.

Sims says the tax collector's office at Groesbeck will remain open from 8 a. m. until 5 p. m. five days a week except on March 31, when it will remain open.

jusT as long as the people keep coming for their license plates. The county tax collector says there are approximately 8,000 vehicles subject to registration in the county. Nine thousand vehicles were registered last year but about 1,000 of them were new cars registered after the March 31 deadline. License fees are also collected at various other towns and communities the county but no reports on these other locations have been received by Mr. Sims.

It was emphasized today by Mr. McKeith that when a motorist comes for his license plates he must show his last year's license receipt and the title for his automobile. Without these the deputy collectors cannot issue the tags. It is not necessary for a motorist to prove that his automobile has passed the automobile inspection test. Wolter M.

Long Funeral Rites In Mexia Today Funeral services were held at the Corley chapel at 2 p.m. today for Walter M. Long, 72, who died at his home at 1006 East Main street yesterday afternoon. The Rev. Cecil McBeth, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church, conducted the service.

Interment was in the Mexia cemetery with the Corley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Long was born in Georgia on Sept. 1, 1880, and had lived in Limestone county for the past 21 years and in Mexia for 14 years. He was a retired farmer.

Besides his widow, Mrs. Lula Long, he is survived by three sons and three daughters as follows: Delmer Long, Dallas; Elmer Long, Palmer; Walter Long, Detroit, Mrs. Ruth Adams and Mrs. Esta Blackmon, both of Mexia, and Mrs. Ellen Lee May, Eastland.

Also surviving are two brothers Charles Long, Anson, and Taylor Long, Tyler; one sister, Mrs. Ella Myers, Anson; 14 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. THATS FOUR KINDS TOO MANY FOR US COLLEGE STATION (UP) has 103 kinds of snakes but only copperheads, cottonmouth moccasins and coral dangerous, E. Callender, wildlife specialist for College, says. Corbin Lee Block Funeral Rites In Mexia Tomorrow Corbin Lee Black, 55, resident of Mexia for the past 13 years, died at 4:30 this morning in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be, held at the Calvary Baptist church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Cecil McBeth, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Mexia cemetery with the Riddle Funeral Home directing funeral arrangements. Mr. Black was born in Fort Worth on Dec.

10, 1897 and had made his home in Mexia since 1940. Be was a cloth room folder at the Mexia Textile Mill and was a member of the Baptist church. Besides his widow, is survived by one sister, Mrs. Vera Shipp, of San Antonio. New Tension Aroused By Second Attack LUENEBURG, Germany (UP) Swept-wing jet fighters zoomed out of Soviet-occupied East Germany today and shot down a British bomber in the Berlin-Hamburg air corridor with the loss of possibly four lives.

The tension-packed incident followed closely on the heels of the shooting down of an American jet fighter plane by Czech jet fighters inside the U. S. zone of Germany on Tuesday. German eyewitnesses to today's incident said attacking fighters were Russian-made. The British foreign office said they were jets of a new and previously unidentified type.

One member of the British plane crew was killed. Three are missing. Three others, including the pilot, are in hospitals in West Germany. Parachutist Shot A British air force sergeant died enroute sc a German hospital. He apparently had been attacked while parachuting to safety.

His parachute and his body were ripped with bullet holes, German witnesses said. The plane's was apparently parallel to that of numerous commercial planes which are being used to ferry refugees from Communist East Germany out of West Berlin and into West Germany. It fell near the village of Ros- the Elbe, which is the Iron Curtain frontier between East and West Germany, The incident happened during mid-afternoon, German time, which is mid-morning in the U.S. In Washington, meanwhile, the United States drafted an angry rejection of Communist Czechoslovakia's "fairy tale" claim that a pair of American jet fighters had penetrated Red territory before was shot down in flames. Congressmen suggested warning the Communists that "bullets, not notes" will answer any new cold war attacks on U.

S. planes in Germany. At Wiesbaden, a United States Air Force spokesman said that 1 American planes patrolling the Iron Curtain frontier will shoot back if they are shot at within the American zone of Germany. He added, however, that the "shoot-if-shot-at" order is not new. The.

U. S. note, the second American protest, is expected to demand from the Czechs an apology for the "unprovoked and unjustified" attack, seek assurances it will not be repeated, and build a case for demanding approximately $200,000 indemnity for the wrecked plane. Beginners Gloss In Sewing Meets In Mexia Tonight Twenty-eight persons are enrolled in two adult sewing classes at Mexia High school and the class for beginners will hold its first session tonight at 7 o'clock. The classes are held the high school home economics department, with instruction being given by Miss Sadie Jo Black and Miss BiUie Jean Haygood, home economics teachers.

The class in advanced sewing met for the first time Tuesday night with 20 present. A demonstration was given on decorative stitches that can be done on a machine without attachments. A representative of a shop in Corsicana gave the demonstration. Use of various sewing machine attachments was also demonstrated. Next regular session of the advanced class is Tuesday evening at 6:30 when short cut methods in sewing will be studied.

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