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CITY EDITION ESTABLISHED IN 1796 VOL 154 No. 244 Newsbriefs Of the Day UN 'Agent General' LAKE SUCCESS, (AP)-- The United States proposed today a supreme civilian boss to direct Korea's multi-million dollar economic rebuilding. He would be known as the U.N. "agent general." His functions would be equivalent in the rehabiitation of Korea to those of Gen. MacArthur has exercised in the military sphere.

Charged with Murder BUFFALO, (AP)-- First degree murder charges have been lodged against Mrs. Marion Batchelder, 28, of nearby Alden, and Mrs. Anna Poleon, also 28, of Buffalo, in the strangling of thr-ir children. Mrs. Batchelder is accused of killing her four-year-old twins, Jean and Joan, and their 15- month-old brother, Chadwick, Sept.

25. Mrs. Poleon is accused tif killifig two-month-old Susan Sept. 20 A grand jury indicted two yesterday CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. TUESDAY OCTOBER 17,1950 Hartley Letter Tells Nomination Story The Weather Cloudy today, high 68-75; clou, dy tonight, low around 50; tomor.

row partly cloudy and cooler. Single Copy, Centi on the Acquitted of Charge Reads: "If I I Am Assured Wall Street Bought Candidate Off, Says Lynch ALBANY, (AP)-- Lt. Gov. Joe R. Hanley's letter explain ing why he accepted the Republican nomination for U.S.

sena-, tor had New York's bitter state! campaign in a turmoil today as Democrats charged "scandal and a "pay-off." In the letter, released by Hanley yesterday, the lieutenant-gov ernor said that i I will consent to take the nrmination to the United States Senate, I am definitely assured of being able to clean up my financial obligations within 90 days." Hanley had a secretary distribute copies of the letter to newsmen after he had held a news conference to deny what he said were "absolute falsehoods" in a "whispering campaign" against him. Hanley wouldn't reveal to who he had sent the letter. Democrats said it was delivered by messenger to. Republican Rep. Florda Coast' Remove Body From Wrecked Northwest Airlines Plane Awaits Hurricane MIAMI, (AP)-- Florida's "Gold Coast" from Palm Beach southward made ready today for a hurricane containing winds of 75 to 90-mile velocity.

Rain squalls of increasing strength whipped the area, but the slowness with which resi dents prepared for the approach ing blow disturbed officials. Planes thundered out of Miami's international airport in a steady stream for evacuation to points north and south. Hurricane warnings flew from Palm Beach to Marathon, in the storm warnings were displayed over the remainder of the Florida east coast to Fort Myers en the gulf coast. Grady Norton, chief storm forecaster at Miami, predicted the center oi ihe disturbance would cross the coast line in the Key Largo area around 6 p.m. BUFFALO, (AP)-- Schaning, 80, has been freed of, a first degree manslaughter Kmgsland Macy of Suffolk county at Saratoga Springs.

Macy was there to attend the GOP sate convention Sept. 6-7. The Democratic state charge in the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy. Schaning admitted firing at Charles Tubbins in the belief the boy was a prowler. "I didn't mean to kill him--all I wanted to do was scare him," the elderly man was quoted after the shooting Sept.

25. A grand jury refused yester day to indict Schaning. No Longer Heiress MTTMPHTS Tprm A "Dix Je," once a wealthy heiress, was just another dirt poor pit bulldog today. Chancellor Larry Creson ruled that the S4.500 willed Dixie her late owner. Gerald S.

Rich berg, goes to "next of kin." But attorney W. C. Rodger said he intends to appeal the decision. Relatives of Richberg argued that Dixie was the property her master and thai: property cannot inherit property. Presbyterian Head ROME, TAP)-- The Rev.

Alvin E. Magary of Brooklyn is the new moderator of the New York synod of the Presbyterian church. Magary. pastor of Lafayette Avenuo Presbyterinn church. was elected last night at the opening session of a four-day synod meeting.

He succeeds Harold TS. Nicely of Brick Presbyterian church, Rochester. Penny Shortage PHILADELPHIA, (AP)-- Em ployes of the Philadelphia mint are working overtime to meet a shortage of pennies and other coins. Edwin H. Dressel.

superintendent of the U.S. coin factory, yes terday said the stepped-up operations have been going on for the last two weeks and will continue indefinitely committee New York City released photostatic copies of the letter, which a spokesman said they had had in their possession for three weeks. The letter was dated Sept 5 the day before Hanley announced he would run for the Senate Nov. 7 against Herbert Lehman, Democrat-Liberal incumbent. York, Congressman "Lynch, Democratic candidate "for governor, in a speech charged last night that Hanley had been bought off by Wall street bankers to give up the gubernatorial nomination to Dewev.

The Democratic nominee said he would make a statewide broadcast tonight (ABC, 9:45 EST) "to continue the posure of the rottenness, lessness and crime indicated by these revelations." In the letter, Hanley wrote "Today I had a conference with the governor in which certain unalterable and unquestionably definite propositions were made to me. "If I will consent to take the nomination to the U.S. Senate, I am definitely assured of being able to clean up ray financial obligations within 90 days, that I would be clear for' first time in 20 years of life. UN Directive To Limit Power Of Korean Head Rhee Warns Reds Will Renew Cry of Puppet Government Truman to Make Foreign Policy Speech Tonight Expected to Emphasize Plans for Korean Reconstruction SAN FRANCISCO, CAP) -President Truman took extra ordinary precautions today to provide a completely non-partisan backdrop for his major foreign policy speech tonight. His major foreign policy pro nouncement is scheduled for 8:30 p.

m. (11:30 p. m. EST) in San Francisco's opera house -where the charter of the United Nations was drafted during the Poll of Chamber Indicates 54 PC. Favor By-Pass Latest State Plan Gets Most Votes In Referendum Returns from a asking members of the Canatt.

daigua Chamber of Commerca their views on the question oi a by-pass highway on the north end of the lake indicateds light. Jy more than half favor the latest proposal of the state. Seven- final campaigns of World Wari er cen of those queried re- II. turned their ballots to the cham- These points are expected to be emphasized: The United States is primarily interested in bringing to the ir! tT of Rescue workers remove on of the bodies of five men killed Oct. 13 near Almelund, a North west Airlines passenger plane crashed during a test flight.

A sixth man was critically injured Three of the victims were crewmen. The others were employes of Civil Aeronautics Administration (AP Wirephoto) Pex- SEOUL, (AP)-- Korean President Syngman Rhee said today he would abide by any United Nations directive oat he thought the future of his government should be determined by Koreans. A resolution by the United Nations Commission on Korea (UNCOK) would limit Rhee's powers to South Korea until a country-wide election can be held. That brought an expres si on of shock from Rhee, whose election was U.N. supervised and "serious concern" to mem bers cf his government.

To a news conference, Presi dent Rhee said he hoped the U.N. would "observe and ad vise" elections for North Korea rather than conduct them when the Communists in the north were defeated. He warned that the Commu nists would renew charges that his government is a puppet if it is restricted in its powers. "Should this go down In history, it would be very embarrassing." he said. "We may win the war but we lose in peace.

That's what every nation must Allies Thrust Ahead To Pyongyang, Red Capital Reds Are Reported Surrendering, Fleeing TOKYO. and South TAP)-Korean American columns watch out for from nism." Commu- so the my Intern Examinations ALBANY, (AP)-- The first open competitive examination for public administration internships in the s.ate govern ment will be given Dec. 16. The internship program was created in 1947 to attract college graduates to careers in state and local government. Until this year, interns have been selected on the basis of recommendations from their colleges for one-year appointments in the exempt civil seivice class.

Legislative Manual ALBANY, CAP)-- Distribution of the 1P50 legislative manual is underway. The Secretary of State's office announced today that the reference guide to state' government was being mailed- to state officials, legislators, newspapers and libraries. The new manual contains 1,474 pages. 16 pages less than the 1949 edition. "I am assured of an adequate living compensation if elected, in a perfectly legal and unquestionable way.

Also I have an iron-clad unbreakable a rangement whereby I will be given a job with the state which would like and (I have been told what it is) at sufficient compensation to make mv net irco-c more than I now' have X. "I feel very deeply that I have somehow let you all down and perhaps I have. If you feel bitter. I can understand why, but I can assure you that within a short time you will receive from me every cent that I owe you, and at least you will not Governor Calls Smoke Public Health Menace ALBANY, (AP)-- Governor Dewey calls the heavy smoke of big cities and industrial areas a "menace to the public health." In a proclamation issued yesterday, the governor designated as "smoke New York the week of Oct. abatement week lose that ment.

"I shall part of ihe invest- alwavs with nothing but think of you admiration and love. You and Mr.Gannett state. He urged govern ments and industries to take steps to eliminate pollution of the air. "Air pollution is as definitely a public nuisance and menace to the public health as the pollution of our streams and lakes, he said. smashed to within 20 miles of the Red Korean capital of Pyongyang tonight in a race to deliver' the knockout blow that may end the war.

AP correspondent Don Whitehead, with the Americans, reported the capital is certain to come within range of allied big guns Wednesday. The U.S. First Cavalry division torwara elements, anvmg on Pyongyang, by passed Sari- won and drove through Hwang- ju, only 23 miles south of the Red capital. The Americans were within 20 miles of Pyongyang. They were thrusting ahead on the main road to the Red capital through open country.

The South Koraan First Dewey Launches Spirited Attack Ota Democrats Gives list of Questions He Would Like to See Answered by Rivals MINEOLA, (AP) Gov. Thomas E. Dewey dropped national and international issues last night In his campaign for re-election and made a destroy the common front of attack on his state Democratic free nations. Republicans Tried To Destroy Common Front, Says Lehman NEW YORK. (AF) Sen Herbert H.

Lehman says the Republican leadership jn Congress has acted as though our own security had nothing to do with our relations to other free nations." The Democratic Liberal candidate for reelection charged in a radio address last night that the Republicans have attempted division entered Sangwon, 20 air miles southeast of Pyongyang. It too, was rolling ojt-of the hills into open country. Correspondent Whitehead said Red troops were throwing down their arms and into the hills or surrendering. A cavalry spokesman said the enemy was leaving heavy weapons, anti-tank guns and other equipment beside the road. "In the past three days the division has captured hundreds of Red prisoners," the spokesman said.

The Americans lefl Sariwon, 35 air miles south of Pyong- -ang, for British and Australian troops to mop-up. rivals. Speaking at the fair grounds here, Dewey said the Democrats are evading "the real questions, and listed some he said he wants to see answered. "Why the Democratic party savagely attacked us when we reduced taxes in this state. "What the Democrat admin- living standards of the American people by reconstruction and rehabilitation; Improvements advocated for Korea will serve as a pattern for what the U.S.

would like to do for other countries in need of American aid. The U. S. wants neither special consideration nor military installations in Korea and would like to get its troops out as soon as it is safe to do so; and There must be no letdown in congressional support of heavy spending for defense at home and for allied so long as the munism imperils any spot in the world where an invasion could explode into another world war Navy Holds Up Sampson Transfer To Study Needs WASHINGTON, (AP)-- The Navy says it wante more time The commonwealth troops have been wonderful and the only bright spot in the whole terrible picture is that I shall be able, within a reasonable time, to pay you both in full. In Rochester last night, publisher Frank Gannett acknowl edged that he was the "Mr.

Gan nett" referred to jn the letter. Rearmament Will Mean Living Standard Cut, Says Symington fought their way into the city after a 31-mile dash. American foot troopers drove ahead so fast they seized a jridge north of Hwangju before he Reds could destroy it. The South Korean First division raced into Sangwon along a winding mountain road. Rok troops were so to enter the Red capital first that their officers had trouble restraining them from nr.r.ing along the road to the Red capital.

On the east coabt. ROK (Republic of Korea 1 First corps elements were within sight of Hamhung, Korea's great industrial city. Another column speared toward Hungnam, the port of Hamhung. Organized Red Korean resistance virtually was shattered. The war appeared to be swinging into a great cleanup campaign.

istration used to take out of your earnings. "If they propose to restore that fantastic folly letting our resources go to waste so the people of the city of New York will again have no water. "If they want to do again what they did to our reforestation program when they were in power. Dewey said there were "thousands more." such questions to ask. "but you'll never get the chance." "When the people have something to ask the Flynn-Tammany candidates, they'll find them in private dining rooms unapproachable by the people," he said.

an- Oil Production TULSA, (AP) The nation's crude oil production averaged 5.788,165 barrels daily during the week ended Oct. 14, a drop from the preceding week, the Oil and Gas Journal reported today. WASHINGTON, The man in charge of mobilizing the nation for the huge rearma ment program says it will mean that Americans must work longer hours, pay still higher taxes and endure "cuts and sacrifices" in their living standard. And while it may be possible to avoid general wage and price controls if scare buying slacks off. W.

Stuaic Symington said last night, "we are now getting organized for such price and wage action as may be needed." Symington, chairman of the National Security Resources board, has been designated by President Truman to coordinate the mobilization program. In an interview with the magazine U.S. News and World Report made public last night, he reiterated administration warnings against any letdown in the national effort. "I hope and trust the American people will realize that the essential threat, which is the strength of the growing Soviet war machine and the unpredictable but clearly aggressive intention of its leaders, will in in wise be diminished by the clear' ing up of the situation in Korea," he said. In his call for greater sacrifice, Symington intimated that still stiffer restrictions on time buying might be anead.

along with higher taxes and the return of older workers and women into the labor force. He also spoke cf a restoration "at least part way" to the work hours of World War II days when many employes worked 48 and more hours a week. 2 Children Die In Syracuse Fire SYRACUSE, (AP)--Two small sisters died and their three- year-old brother was burned critically last night when fira gutted their home. The bodies of Marie Greco. 4 and Theresa, 18 months, were found in their fire-wrecked house Firemen rescued their brother, Lawrence.

St. Joseph's hospital reported his condition "very critical." Mrs. William Greco, mother of the children, was treated for severe shock. She was asleep when the fire broke out, but managed to escape. Patrolman James Lynch said the fire apparently started in the kitchen of the one-story brick building.

cause was not determined. Mona, Wandering Sheep, Is Dead BINGHAMTON. A a the wandering barbary sheep that hit headlines with her 24- day "vacation" from the Ross Park zoo, is dead--victim of her mate's longing for a fight. Buster butted Mona with 29-inch horns Saturday, died the next day, the zoo nounced yesterday. The sheep were on loan from the Catskill Game farm.

Mona escaped last May as she and Buster were being taken from the truck that brought them here. For 24 days she roamed the couneryside, appearing and disappearing, but, always eluding would-be captors. Then she returned to the zoo, where Buster was waiting. The city veterinarian said that Buster apparently picked on a threat to security "as proposals to scuttle our fleet or demobilize our air force." He said it is an "elementary truth" that an attack on another free nation would endanger this nation's security. Lehman said it is "unforun- ate' that Republicans like Sen.

Vandenberg of Michigan a leading figure in the bipartisan conduct of foreign policy are only "a fraction" cf the leadership in Congress. GOP Mona Saturday because he had no other barbary sheep to fight. In Africa, home of the cloven- hoofed animals, the male usual- ily fights another male to win I the affection of a female, the veterinarian explained. 3 Scientists Receive Engineers' Awards LAKE PLACID, (AP)-- Three scientists held awards today from the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. Dr.

Vladimir K. Zworykin, vice-president of the Radio Corporation of America, was award ed the society's progress medal last night at the group's 68th semi-annual Charles R. Fordyce. superin of the Eastman Kodak company's department of manufacturing experiments received the Samuel L. Warner memorial Award medal.

Dr. Frederick J. Kolb. another Eastman Kodak engin- ffr. was eivpn fhp Journal award.

The society cited Dr. Zworykin as the inventor of the icono scope, television's electronic camera "eye." co was re cognized for research leading to wide commercial use of safety film. Dr. Kolb's award was for r. paper on "air cooling of mo- ber office, a total of 155 Results of the poll have been mailed to Mayor George W.

stadt and to members of the city council. A spokesman for the cnamoer said today that the ret, erendum represents a arge per centage of the business and pro- lessional people of the city and should be helpful to the council determining the wishes of their constituents. The ballots asked members to indicate their approval or dig, approval on the following pointsr 1- Should some improvement I street a pp roa to the city be made? 2. Should the original state plan to build a road from East Lake road to Main street at This-Is-K-Motel be con" nations abroad tinued? 3. Should the most re- threat of Com- cent state recommendation to move the lateral north and extend it to the trooper's barracks be adopted? 4.

Should Lake street be widened and improved? 220 Ballots Distributed Two hundred and twenty ballots were distributed. Of the 155 members of the chamber who voted, 119 support the state'g recommendation and construct the proposed alternate routs north of the original line of con. structton. This -number represents 79 per cent of the num. oer wiio votea.

Twenty five members voted tt widen and Improve Xake street. representing 16 per cent of tag total votes. Another six votes indicated a preference for the OP. iginal state plan to connect Mala street and East Lake road at the present intersection. Five votes indicated no preference for the route but recommended some change.

Of the total number of votes returned, 133 or 86 per cent were- signed leaving 22 unsigned bal. lots. More than 40 per cent of before turning over the former Sampson Naval training station to New York state lor a park. The Navy said yesterday the transfer papers had been signed, and were ready lor delivery to New York state officials. However, the Navy said more time might be required to determine if the station would be needed in connection with the buildup of military forces.

The announcement, made in Washington, emphasized that the deal was not off, merely delayed. The property is on the eastern shore of Seneca lake. Carl Crandall, secretary a engineer for the F-nger Lakes State Park commission, said at Ithaca yesterday he understood 7 -reactivation of the s'te was un-1 TM dqdlren proposed by. pass route connecting from Main street to East Lake road. Thirty members voted "no" on that proposal, ten memebrs voted not to make any change in the highway facilities in the Lake street area, twelve voted against construction of the northern route and 21 votes against widening and improving Lake street.

The 22 ballots 'were proportionatly distributed among the four groupings and would change the final averages only slightly if they were to be dig- chamber membership eitb er failed to vote (30 per cent) or indicated a choice other than the northern route (14 per cent). 30 Oppose Midddle Route largest number of nega- 5 al nSt U16 der consideration. Crandall said the site was to have been transferred to the state at midnight, Oct. 14. He said he was notified Oct.

13 that the transfer would not be carried out. The base, built in 1942 at a cost of 54.500.000 could accommodate 42.666 men. Part of the base was used by the state as an emergency state college from 1P46 to June. 1949. tion picture film for screen illumination." higher British Plane Crash LONDON, (AP)-- The British Press association reported that a plane, believed to be a British European airways liner carry ing 20 persons, crashed outside London.

It said that first reports in- Tabulation of the results the poll are as follows: Favor no one choice 5 of Favor middle route 6 Favor northern route 119 Favor Lake St. widening 25 today Oppose any action 10 Oppose middle route 30 Oppose north route 12 169 dicated only one survivor. 'Peanuts' Is Different From Other Leathernecks; He's Only 5 Years Old With the U. S. First Marine another war with the adopt- Oppose Lake St.

widening 21 Favor some action 36 Probably indicated a choice ifl addition to expressing opinion that something should be done. Not counted an percentages. Noted Author, Critic Suffers Heart 111 BALTIMORE, (AP) H. L. Mencken is critically ill Jn Johns Hopkins hospital.

The famous author, newspaper man, critic and authority on the American language, suffered a severe heart attack at his home last Thursday. A hospital spokesman said he is under treatment for "acute complications of a chronic vascular condition" and that his condition was critical. Division in Korea, (AP) From now on Christmas comes Sept. 15 for peanuts. Peanuts is a United States Marine well, sort of a marine.

jThe diference between him and the other leathernecks is peanuts is only five years eld. A wide-eyed Korean. Peanuts got into the Marine Corps in an odd way on Sept. 15 The place was a foxhole in the ed kids and the heartbreaking moments when it came time to part. They forgot the fatigue of battle for a while and thought about Peanuts future.

The case of Peanuts was talk- over with the sisters at. Inchon's Star of the Sea Orphanage. The Marines turned over enough money to take care of peanuts for the rest of his life. battle for Seoul In his foxhole Then they told the sisters that Luke Tros- ifrom now on Christmas for Pea Potatoes ITHACA, i The York State Farm Bureau wants the U.S. government to stop selling surplus potatoes to public institutions.

The federation, uhich claims 59.000 members, contends that such sales of notatoes the government has purchased under its subsidy program are "tending to destroy markets for New York state potatoes." clair of Lake Chai.js, opened a can of rations for breakfast. Suddenly a head popped over the edge of the foxhole. Trosclair grabbed his gun. But he saw quickly that the pair of big eyes staring into the foxhole were fixed on the food. nuts would come on Sept.

15-the day they found him out there on the battlefield, a frightened, hungry waif. They explained it all to peanuts. He blinked a few times but he didn't cry. Then they took him to the orphanage. A hungry kid.

Peanuts was a good Marine That was peanuts. right up to the minute he left the Orders for the Marines to corps. He didn't wave goodbye, on came. They remember-1 He saluted. Temperature A.

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