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51 i AND By Associated Press Weather i. i- San Francisco bay region: Clear today and Wednesday; morning high fog Wednesday. Little temperature change. wind 1 in afternoon. rainfall This season last 0 Inches EVENING EDITION Two Section Ten Page Petaluma, California Tuesday, July 1 3, 1 948 PETALUMA ARGUS, Vol.

fll, Number 248 PETALUMA S03 U.S. Ms UU. End Warfare In PaHcsCisiie; rJouDuClBip; DlWep BaHtile Elacec By MAX BOYD. CAIRO, July 13. Aerial warfare -mounted with new fury in the Holy Land today while Arab and Jewish artillery blazed away in the bitter battle for the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway.

Egyptian planes bombed Tel. Aviv shortly before noon. The Israeli air force attacked the main Egyptian base at oaza na Maim Stoeei EtoaTc NoapHy 000 Bo'ocCops Nearly 800 fair-minded Petalu mans attired in western outfits dined, on ham and eggs en Main street Tuesday morning In one of the blggetit pre-fair booster stunts on the program of the Fourth Agricultural District fair committee's program. That It had the detdred immediate effect is, borne out by the fact that traffic over the Redwood highway through town passed right by the scene of the gala event. Tourists eij- Campaign Strategy NEW YORK, July 13.

-(JP) Got. Tho. E. -Dewey 'and Sen. Rout.

A. Taft will meet here tonight to map presidential cam palgn strategy and possibly explore divergent views' on some Issues. Ready For Trip BANGOR Me. Fourteen F-80 Shooting Stars were 'poised at Qoose bay, Labrador, today for the U. 3.

air force's first Jet-propelled crossing of the Atlantic. I 9030,000 Embezzlement NEWARK, N. J. Police Judge T. J.

Pelleorhla, Jr.i pleaded guilty today to embezzlement In 690,000 shortage at the Columbus Trust when? he Ih vice-president and counsel. Seek No Public Support a An An VIT 11 kJL UllV Are Striking PASADENA-Jathollcs seek no public support for their schools, although students attend themr-BlshopW. O'Brien bt Chicago said today. Recovering in southwest Palestine last night. The Jews bolstered their posi tion at the eastern end of the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway by capturing Suba, a strongpoint jgt bolow that vital artery live miles west of Jerusalem.

An Israeli government source said Egyptian 00-pounder guns Wasted Jewish sections of Jerusalem last night The Arab legion joined in the attack with mortar and shell fire, and the Jews replied with artillery lire on Arab positions near the Damascus gate to the old city. The Jews, holding the vital bastions of Lyddo t.ud Er. Ramie on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv high way, launched an attack on Beit Nuba, northwest of Latrun, and met resistance from Arab legion forces. Latrun blocks Jewish efforts to carry a decisive battle to the outskirts of Jerusalem. Israeli front dispatches re ported two counter-attacks by mechanized Acab columns against Lydda.

Guns hammered away around the rocky approaches to the, Judean hills within sight of Lydda and Er Ramie, which the Jews captured after, two days of fighting. An informant associated with the Israeli foreign office said in Tel Aviv there seemed every reason to expect a new Palestine truce probably by the end of the week. He said it wffuld stem from, modified proposals which Count Bernadotte, the U. N. me diator, is expected place be fore- the Top Arab state -chieftains were in Aleih, for a meeting of the Arab league's political committee.

No date was set tor the session, which will watch closely developments '1 at Lake Success. were reports at Lake Success, N. that Count Fojke Bernadotte had appealed personally to 7 the United States and British delegates': to press for action by the United Nations se curity council to' bring to aiestinehe, two- were By' J. E. DLNAN PARIS.

July 13. (JP) Ap- proximately 20,000 French civil servants were called out on strike today In' a movement which may snowball into a paralyzing stop page affecting 1,000,000 govern ment workers. The executive committee of the Non-Communist Workers' Force union called the strike because 'the government refused to grant certain employes a flat 3,500 franc (12) monthly wage increase. The committee said concessions offered by Premier Robt. Schuman's cabinet in its meeting last night were insufficient.

Workers affected are in the interior, justice, public Jhealth and veterans ministries, and in prefecture and sub-prefecture offices throughout France. Those affiliated with the workers' force are approximately two-thirds of the 30,000 persons employed in these administrations. Only a small percentage of France's 1,000,000 government workers have received strike nor tlcesVbut "the departments ure' so-4nterwoven that strikes by -a few groups could' soon bring 'all activities to' a halt. About" finance minls-tionstry employes already are on strike. Their numbers were increased last night by the walkout of communications employes at the nation's airports which paralyzed: most of France's aerial traffic, and also that in French North Africa.

1 understood to have reacted i ww Issue Of Poultsry 3g Stamp The Petaluma Chamber of Commerce having worked untiringly for passage of the bill authorizing Issuance of the stamp commemorating the poultry In dustry in the United StateB, day put in a bid to have Peta luma "The World's Egg Basket" as the postofflce of first Issue for the stamp, upon learning that the president had signed the authorization. The hoard of directors In ses slon Tuesday afternoon voted to send telegrams to the proper authorities voicing the request that the stamp be issued initially through Petaluma postofflce. The directors also suggest that all send Immediate telegrams ru Ernestine: not onlv that the 3- cent stamp- be. issued" but that It be done as a dedi cated to outgoing Congressman Clarence F. Lea.

Also considered at. Tuesdays presided oyer by Art Hansen, C. of C. president, were several applications to fill the Place of secretary-manager of the Petaluma Chamber or Commerce, left vacant by the sudden death of Percy N. Glld- don.

The applications were' from E. G. Groom, 815 Howard street, JVtalnma. who has been secret tary of the Cloverdale Chambef ot Commerce for nine months: Paul RUey.v army inspector, Franklin Worley. attorney, of San Francisco: Bufke Riley, assistant manager of the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce, and John B.

Murray, member of the Redwood Eempire associa tion, Bingle, who appeared in person and talked with the board of directors. The directors voted to send a letter of condolence to the widow of the late Percy N. Gliddpn, and to express their appreciation of the fine work he had done as chamber of commerce secretary- manager. Strong Race Issue Plank In Platform By F. M.

LE MAY PHILADELPHIA, July 13. (ff) Embattled democratic platform drafters today skipped a point by-point endorsement of Presl dent Truman's civil rights pro gram. But, in a compromise move intended to re-unite the southern and self-styled "liberal" party wings, they wrote what some Tru man supporters called a "strong' race issue plank. i Phrased only in general terms it is reported to omit the far-reachings states' rights declaration angry Dixie delegates had demanded. The 4,500 -word', document, drawn by a subcommittee for action late today by the 108-mem-ber full platform committee, calls for of the, Taft-Hartley labor act and for an increase In Volume 20 Number 298 Consumer Prices For Go higher By Ascoclated Press with nvAHtnr.k clicking off new price recofds.

the cost of living was headed' upward today, and the mind. Roth nrlvate trade experts and the agriculture department agreed consumer meat prices probably will go higher, later this sum Ttnir ni-tpnn nt Chli-nen Yester day equalled the highest in history MO. 50 per 100 pounds. A new record, of $30.25 was made at East St. Louis, 111.

Other midweBtern markets rang up prices at about record peans. Pretty much the same story was told in cattle and sheep. East St. Louis had an all-time rnrnril for hnlrn RtAeri At Sit 75. Steers at Chicago touched $40, equalling the July record set last week.

Lambs also were bringing the highest price for any July in history, at $32. An TMnnn I AnMAl mt if 4 tl A National Retail Meat Dealers as sociation, said the normal summer falling off in demand for meat had, appeared this y-ear, but wasn Dig enougn to mane up for the shortage in meat pro Prices probably are the highest on record at retail shops," Dressier admitted, oxtyew-a called eacouraglug, auoougn largely ningeo on we hope of a bumper corn crop this autumn. ....1, Truman 0 K's Barkley As PHILADELPHIA, July 13. (P) -Democratic Chairman Howard McGrath said today President Truman "will be most happy" to have Sen. Alben Barkley, Ken tucky, as his running-mate; McGrath told a news' confer ence that if the convention sees fit to pick Barkley for second place on the 1948 ticket, the president "will be most happy to welcome him to the ticket." president's statement seemed to make It certain that the 70-year-old Kentucky senator will round out the ticket.

This ticket would be opposed in November bjr Dewey, New York, the. GOP. presidential nominee! and Gov. Earl Warren, California, his running mate. Asked whether President Tru man had talked with Sen.

Bark ley since last night, McGrath "I'm pretty sure that he has!" McGrath Bald no final deci sion has been-made on whether the convention can adjourn to morrow night, but that possibll Ity is being considered. 2 Robberies Reported Report was made to the Petaluma Police department Monday that a tool house In Madison Square residence section in East Petaluma had been broken Into and a valuable amount of plumbing fixtures were stolen, including two basins, mixing valves, kitchen awing spouts, toilet seat, sink strainer and trap and a quantity of tiling. Father M. -J- McGinty of 'St. Vincent's church reported to the police Monday that some one had brokenjout a doorlpanel-to gain entrance into the church and then removed the hinges from a money box, taking the contents.

The exact- amount was not determined. "This is the second time In recent weeks that the money box tha-dmrch- haa been robbed. Woman Fails To Have Last Word NORTH SACRAMENTO," July 13" (PhrFrances Cox, 35, talked back- to a judge and found it costly In time at least Upon being found guilty of disturbing the peace, Mrs. Cox began cxpess her -opinion of me ancestry oi tne aep-uty'iBheriffa and other's present In the Justice court. Judge Mlsaall had suspended 66 days of a 90-day sentence, but after the word barrage decided Mrs.

Cox could use the extra time to cool down. Mrs.i Cox can be reached tor the next 90days at the county jail. No Decision MatJeByBarldey 0.8. Takes 2 Counter Blpehade Measures I By E. SHANKE BERLIN, July 13.

(JP) The Americans came up with two counter measures today to the protracted Russian blockade of Berlin. They assigned more trans ports to the air lift Into the city and went to work expanding the facilities ol Tempelhof airfield. 1 Meanwhile, the British were reported, sending fresh ground troops into Germany, with many said to be slated for Berlin duly. The report -was officially denied In. London, rive C-54 Skymasters arnvea Ihf Frankfurt today from the United States and four more are expected in tne next iew nours.

Th. new group under command of Qpl. G. R. Burchard, Bay City, Mich.

In announcing the plane step-up last night, U. S. air force headquarteA in Washington said the nine addition: Skymasters will bring to 160 the total of two four-engine transports at American, disposal in Germany. Workmen at Tempelhof dumped tons of rubble into an excava tion tor an additional runway. Air force officers said the new 5.000-foot landing strip would be large enough to accommodate huge B-29 but added that; there waj no need for us ing B-29b in the present The new runway will give the field two'- all-weather and one grass landing strip.

It will take six weeks to complete the new 4 Despite bad weather at Frank furt today both U. S. and Brit ish planes were arriving in Berlin on schedule, bringing food and 'essential supplies from west-western Germany to the isolated western sectors of the -city, The Russians' Berlin news paper, TaegUcbe Rundschau, said the westei-n allies' air operation liPWht outvwithout regard "for the "nerves and re? pose ot millions, ot, personau'wnp have not yet forgotten. the terror of- bomb who still mourn relatives who died under American and British fire bombs or are buried under the rubble of peaceful residential sections. The newspaper described the air ferrying service as the parade on Temnlehlf airport." Shorts Off The Wire SANTA MONICA, July 13.

(JP) Selection of a jury began today for the trial of two spinsters charged with cruelties and false imprisonment in an alleged house of horror. The defendants, Marie Clavey, 60, and Josephine Vella, 68, are accused of keeping and mistreating three children, over ft nertrvl nf vpnrs Wayne, 11: Mary Reicnel, 9, and Edna B. Dinsmore, now 27 HOLLYWOOD, July 13. (JP) Garry Moore is resigning as mas ter of ceremonies of the "Break fast. In Hollywoed" radio' Bhow as soon as a replacement can be found.

A spokesman for Moore yesterday the Btrain of five days a week on the "Break fast" show and Moore's Sunday eraceelng of the "Take It Or leave It" program proved too much. The radio star's doctors advised him to slow down, SACRAMENTO, July 13. (JP) The California state park commission announced today it will (Continued on Page 6) ame- By A. BEALMEAR SPORTSMAN'S A St, Louis, Jnly 13. (p) Vio- Raschl singled home two big runs and hurled three scoreless Innings to-d ay- to lead'4heA merican- league to 5-2 triumph over its National league rivals in the 15th -annual all-star baseball game, finished in the rain.

All-Star R. H. E. 2 00-0 00-0 6 02 8 .0 American 01 1-3 00-0 Ox 5 6 0 Branca, Schmitz (4), Sain (4), Blackwell (6) and Cooped, Masl (5); JflasteBeon.Raschl (4); Coleman (7) and Rosar, Teb-betts. 4 Homers: American, Evers; National, Musial.

fibhr Lcanu Dascbli Scores American 1 Open date, national -Open date. American Wins All-Star OnRunn ingNo2 Democrat By JACK BELL CONVENTIOX HLL, July IS. President Palestine By M. MARRELSON LAKE SUCCESS," July-! 3. -The United States formally de manded today that the United Nations order an immediate end of the-Palestinft-war-andV If necessary, back the order with force.

In the strongest proposal yet laid before the security council, the U. S. demanded that the cease-fire become effective not later than three days after5 adoption of the resolution. either the Jews or Arabs refused to obey the order, they would automatically be held responsible for a breach of the peace and subject to all penalties provided In the U. char ter." LAKE SUCCESS, N.

July 13. (JP) British sources said today Britain is now ready to join in strong United Nations action to stop the Palestine fighting. Previous si a ncAmerlcan moves for forceful action in the Holy Land crisis were blocked largely because of British opposition. The In British policy was reported as the security council was called into emergency session to hear Count Folke Ber- nadotte outline his views. Informed quarters said mem bers of the 'and British delegations arranged a hurried conference this, forenoon-on.

final ot a resolution which (Continued on Page 6) U. S. Ship Crew Mutinous; Now Under Control LONDON, July 13. UP) Th said -today ceived ft, message saying thing- Is under "control" on the U. Wm.

master had 'reported the crew1 was -mutinous, The navy, had alerted the air craft "carrier-Coral Sea- to -pre- pare to send planes to locate' the Liberty, ship in- the Azores area. The eoast guard cutter- Campbell was under full speed toward the scene. Rear Adm. McLean, com-, mander aboard the. battleship Missouri, in the Azores waters, messaged S.

navy headquarters here that the trouble ap-1 parently was quelled. The Missouri bad sailed two days ago from Gibraltar for Cuba. Silence had blacked out the fate of the ship, operated by the South Atlantic Steamship Savannah, Ga. Its last word was from Its captain, E. W.

Bralth-walte, Savannah. Who radioed: "Crew mutinous. Cannot control. Please come at once." W. A.

Miller London agents -for the Carson, taid: "It Is' possible the crew has out the radio equipment out ot order," AP Program Is Broadcast NEW YORK, July ,13. iP) Highlights In the Associated PressM 00 years of news gathering and reporting were dramatized last night on Cavalcade of America' nationwide (NBC "radio program. The. dramatization, dedicated to the men and women of the AP, Btarted with the organisation of the Associated Press in New York in 1848. The original membership consisted fit six newspapers, while the AP's services now go to approximately ,000 member newspapers and radio stations and subscribers.

More than 1,000,000 words flow-every Among the events dramatized were the nomination of Gen. Zachary Taylor, Lincoln's Gettysburg address and the Johnston floods-all reported by the AP. PETALUMA POST Amorifisn Legion Meets Second Jidjrs Fourth VVedneday at Legion HalL i of Jo I Fighting lenng me rowa were greeicu uy lfalr flags hung over the highway in decorative scheme, and as they came Center on lower Main street and saw the crowd seated at baled bay and plank tables, and the big sign calling: attention to the fair, they couldn't help but become aware of the fact that there will be an agricultural fair People came from far and near to participate in the gala "ham and" festival, and not one was disappointed. A generous portion of ham, a couple of fine eggs, rolls, coffee, butter and jam, made up menu served by Al Qulnley aided by members of the breakfast coin-' mittee and several of bis employees. They started Serving at 6:30 and the last "customer passed the "loading zone" at 8:10.

Petaluma Riding and Driv ing club's ranges were used by the cooking department' to go6d advantage. Members of riding 'club were on hand with their horses' and the two donkeys hitched to a carry-all and driven by Art Dahlgren attracted much atten tion. One 'outfit brought its em ployees to the fete In a hay- filled truck-trailer hitched to a tractor. Throughout the time breakfast- ers were enjoying their meal, Joe Erba's Mountaineers gave out with western music from aboard a wagon stationed at a vantage point, from wbjch could see and Curley at the mike of a public address system which carried the program plainly to all parts of the. breakfast Al Pearson, Jack Mur phy and- Vera Hassett of radio station KSRO were on the job broadcasting a running account of the disappearance ot 800 slices of ham, 1600 or more eggs, pounds of jars of Jam, bushels of buns, gallons of coffee and cream.

Wea Hill's vchord Wranglers barbershop gave a sample of what a' doien 'quartets win sound like at fair bnvthe evening ot- the 24th. On the platform Dfliesday morning were ArYarypi, lead, Wes Hill, tenor, WBrt Henry, baritone and "Ole" Holmoe, bass. Bobby Rob inson gave his tarn- bourine novelty number wnue Guido Boccaleonl and the Joe Erba band increased tempo to a breaking point. On Erba's roster for the breakfast music -were; Erba, accordion; Bill Cualidge, vocal and base fiddle; Bill Deiss, (Continued on Page 6) the minimum wage from 40 cents to 75 cents an hour. The second preliminary draft was stamped "secret" just as was the first and somewhat difference version proposed by a smaller committee 24 hours earlier.

A Nevertheless, reports, leaked out that, in addition to the race and labor, plans, it proposes on: LIVING CJOSTS A broad attack on inflation, Including standby price and rationing contols, as requested by Mr. Truman last tall. FOREIGN AFFAIRS A strong plank for continued and strengthened international cooperation for world peace. "i PALESTINE Revision of the arms embargo to permit shipment of arms to the new state of Israel; immediate and- full recognition of its territorial integrity; economic aid to Israel the internationalization of Jerusalem. HOUSING Federal encouragements for homebulldlng, and government constructidn of low cost housing and slums clearance.

EDUCATION Federal financial aid to schools. AGRICULTURE Continua-(Continued on Page 2) Pacific surf put Jerry Dusthtm- of San Francisco's police precinct captains there's no, gambling in- their bailiwick's. Police Chief-MMitchellrsaldtoday-the nine had given their aneas a clean bill of health in a survey Mitchell 'ordered three weeks ago. SAN RAFAEL, uly 13. Mrs.

juiia -Banmgardnerr60, Hamilton Field, died Tuesday from Injuries received when she was struck by a car. The accident occurred Sunday night on highway 101 near Hamilton Field, the state highway patrol reported, The patrol said the car was driven by J. Vila, 54. 414 Modoc1 avenue, Oakland, and that the acclden twas unavoidable. LOS ANGKLKS -Well on the way to recovery after, a major abdominal operation, O.

J. Knli(ht returned to his home from Good Samaritan hospital to- day. If eat Turned On PHILADELPHIA North-western delegates today turned the heat on democratic platform designer for an expanded west-. ern plank on flood control, reclamation and natural resources. jfc.

-VT Walks Out Of Talks A DETROIT President Waller I Reuther of the CIO United Auto Worker angrily walked out on the Ford Motor Co. wage negotiations today, 24 hours after entered them. Strike Settled 1 WASHINGTON Justice T. A. Goldsborough today announced settlement of the strike In "cap- Uve'JL gteel company mines.

i Walks Across River I LON DON oe Blnrnis, 01, checker from the Southampton docks, across the Thames river at Chelsea laat Clad In swimming trunks and a cloth cap, he strode Into the Water near the Albert bridge and kept on striding until be Mt the far bank 500 yards later, lie didn't even get the cap wet. niiHjtplnea' Recovery1 SAN FRANCISCO Three members jof a local of commerce trade delegation re turned to the United States today to report "amazing" recovery from war damage in the PhiliDDlnes. I Tlan Vacation 8ACRAMHVTO JThe Warrens will vacation In Santa Barbara and possibly spend some time later In Santa Monica, Gov. a ren announced today. Strike Ends SACRAMENTO A strike which tied up 16 local automobile repair shops ended today, when 400 AFL Machinists "and Mechanics returned to work.

Harmony Session PHILADELPHIA Jan. Roose velt, son of the latev president and1 CaJIforni state chairman, and Chairman McGrath of the nat lonal democratic hold "harmony session" today. -A. Two-Tlil rds Rule PHILADELPHIA The democratic convention's rules committee today beat down a southern move to revive the old rule that a vote of the delegates Is necessary to nominate a president. Carole Landis' Will LOS ANGELES Carole.

Landis' Mill was read today In the presence of relatives, who disclosed that her estate may not1 exceed 920,000, exclusive of life In surance. The film actress, who committed suicide July 4, left everything to her mother, Mrs. Clara Rldxte. Liner May Be Purchased SAN FRANCISCO The pre war. luxury liner Matsonla, queen "of the 7 fleet that cruised be- tween Honolulu and California ports, may.be sold soon to" the Panamanian Line, of Pana ma.

-4 -MARCH. AIR BASE, Calif Tlie pilot of an AT-0 plane, unreported since It left Ing Beach, yesterday, reported today that he had landed sarely with his WAO passenger In Arizona. 1 Navigator Dies -t SAN DIEGO The' navigator of an army B-29 superrort from Biers Field. El Tex.V fell 26.000 feet "to his dnath today when the astrodome 6f the giant Plane ''blew out," 11th. naval let headquarters reported Agricultural and forestry experts say that during Its short history the United States has lost one third of its topsoll and four- fifths of its standing 1 saw tim ber.

Truman let It be known today Alben W. Barkley, Kentucky, mate. That apparently settled the cratic convention except for the side possibility that" Barkley might waive off the No. 2 spot. Hardly any delegate thought he would, but for the time being Barkley was not Baying.

He said only that he had not made up his mind and would not until he. steps down tonight as temporary convention chairman and turns the gavel over to Sam Ray-burn of Texas. Anticipating that the nominations would be a speedy- affair, convention leaders set their sights on winding up the convention tomorrow night. Tho major threat to that program was sharp southern opposition to a tentatively-approved cMLrights "plank for the party platform. This plank was re ported to be a "strong" statement ou the race Issue.

Dixie leaders called It "entirely Unsatisfactory." Southerners are still sticking to their plan to propose Gov. B. Laney of Arkansas for; president. But a lot ot the antitTruman as that he would "welcome" Sen. a vice presidential runnliuB ticket question for the demo formalities.

These come to- strength in this convention was fading. Roosevelt, an aarly leader of a move "to nominate Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, had a "harmony'' Bession iwith Chair man J. H.

McGrath of the demo cratic national committee. McGrath announced President Truman's "welcome" attitude to ward nomination of Barkley as He said the president had not closed the" door to others and was leaving it up to the conven tion to say who should run with him against the republican team of Thos. E. Dewey and Earl Warren. But the delegates filing into this ball were obviously -in a mood to turn to Barkley.

They gave the 70-year-old Kentucky senator a 28-minute rousing dem onstration last night after he made a fighting keynote speech Informed ot McGrath state ment, Barkley told reporters still have no statement to make as far as I'm concerned." IIIIMQ told reporters the western pow ers are and must be in unanl mous agreement on- a firm stand. 'All Jthat adds up to a grim picture tatef uliays. However, we may expect the situation Jto be ironed out without resort to armed conflict, at least In jthe near future. The bolshevlsts say the western allies have no rights In Ber-Unv-Thls Irrespective of the reds can't make it stick by the barbaric' scheme of torturing 2,400,000 helpless civilians with starvation. The world won't stand for it.

What Russia i aiming at Is control of all Germany, Including the Wealth of the great Industrial Ruhr. The struggle over Berlin is Just a stepping stoner jf Russia could bring the reich completely under Moscow's domination, she could' boast that she ijad taken a long step towards1 the conqtftst of all Europe. However, the reds, having cre- By DeWITT MACKENZIE AP Foreign Analyst The tug of war between the bolshevlsts and the democracies over Berlin lias produced a tautness which can't long continue without something snapping. The big question is, what sort of break it will Tho Northern California Briefs i By Associated Press REDWOOD CITY, July 13. (JP) A 300-foot slide down a ell Iff onto rocks pounded by the er, 13, in a hospital, and be -was lucky to be alive.

The San Frahelscosc1iboIboy' was rcfcurhliiif fronT'a" swimming itti" his brother. Jack, 17, yesterday when shoreside rock crumbled and sent Jerry tumbling down. tive London Daily Mall, for ex ample, declares "this has been the most critical week-end of its kind since September, 1939" Jthe beginning of World war II). TheMa nores the western power, demand that the Soviet food blockade of Berlin be ended immediately ''the situation i will deteriorate to the point where an explosion becomes almost inevitable." The cOnservativeDailr Graphic asserts "this may be a fateful week for Britain and the world." These serious editorial estimates have coincided with hurried conferences among' American, British and French officials. An authoritative1 source in London said Britain had sent considerable 'numbers of new troops to western Germany because of the tension.

A spokesman for the British war office denied The authoritative source reiterated his statement. Meantime H. i Draper, S. undersecretary of war, who Is in Turkey, says the situation. In OAKLAND, July 13.

(JP) Testimony was scheduled to be-gltt-today-lnr he-manslaugTiter trial of H. Mans-fordnavy flyer. A Jury ot eight women and four men w.as selected in Alameda superior court yesterday. SACRAMENTO, July 13. (JP) Gonzalp Garcia of this city was booked In the city jail last night, charged with trie bayonet killing of A.

L. Rodriguez, Woodland. Rodriguez was killed last October, during an argument over a restaurant check containing a one" cent error. SAN F.RANCISCO, uly 13. (JP) You can take the word of nine Berlin- cannot be Hel (Contlnueo oa Page.