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1A, 6B For Women MB Classified 1M5R Comics 6-7 Kditorial 6A Financial 8H Oil and Gas .1111 Two Sections 32 Pages Eiglity-Kiglilli Year of Leadership in the Ark-Ln-Tcx VOL. 88 NO. 346 FIVE CENTS AP and UPI AP Wirephoto SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1960 Owner of KWKH, bO.000 Wjffs Kennedy Wins Vital Victory In West Virginia's Key Voting RELATIVELY MILD NOTE Soviet Union Warns U.S. Against Further 'Aggressive' Flights MOSCOW, May 10 (LTD The Soviet Union warned today that further espionage flights over Russia by "aggressive" U. S.

aircraft would bring retaliatory measures against the United States. An emphatic note of protest delivered to the U. S. Embassy also indicated that Francis G. Powers, 30, of Albany, pilot of a U2 "spy plane" shot down over Russia would 3-- V- i Humphrey Concedes His Defeat CHARLESTON.

W.Va. Wednesday, May 11 OfV-Sen. John F. Kennedy (D-Mass) to day won a crackling West Vir una primary victory rocket Denio Solons Lauded for Stand on Spy Johnson, Cannon Speeches Backing Flight Viewed as Closing of Banks WASHINGTON, May lOW. Sen.

Lyndon B. Johnson (D-Tex) and Rep. Clarence Cannon (D-Mo) drew warm ap-)lause in the Senate and louse today for stoutly de-ending the U. S. position that 'tussia makes it necessary for America to spy on her.

And Cannon declared that the American spy plane captured May 1 was not shot down, as Russian Premier Nikita S. Khrushchev has claimed, but was forced down by "some unforeseen and unavoidable mechanical or physiological defect." The plane and pilot evidently were both taken uninjured, he said. Cannon thus gave support to the view of the plane manufacturer, who said pictures the Russians showed were not those of a U2. From Moscow today also came a purported interview in the Soviet army newspaper Red Star quoting the pilot, Francis G. Powers, as saying he believed an explosion of his jet engine, and not a rocket, halted his flight.

The reception Johnson's and Cannon's almost simultaneous speeches received, especially from Republicanswho called them magnificent and statesmanlike indicated the words were viewed as a bipartisan closing of ranks before the start of next week's summit conference in Paris. Republicans swarmed around Johnson congratulating him after his speech. They included Vice President Richard M. Nixon, who ing him within reach of the Democratic presidential be brought to trial. The note repeated Premier Nikita Khrushchev's charge of last week that U.

S. military authorities deliberately provoked the May 1 plane incident in order to restore the cold war and wreck the summit conference. But the note ended with an appeal to the United States merely to discontinue such actions, to serve the cause peace and to make joint ei forts with the Soviet Union to solve unsettled international problems. Diplomatic observers characterized the note as relatively restrained and far milder than Khrushchev's previous Soviet pronouncements on the airplane In a demonstration that a Cath olic can carry a state In which only 4.5 per cent of the residents are of his faith, Kennedy trounced Sen. Hubert II.

Humphrey a CongregHtionalmt. Humphrey conceded early this morning that Kennedy had won the presidential primary. From a representative 842 of U.S. Pledges Aid to Allies If Attacked Government Replies To Itussian Threat To Hit Air Bases in Foreign Countries WASHINGTON, May 10 UPl. The United States pledged today to go to the aid of its allies which might be attacked by Russia for allowing American spy planes to use its air bases.

At the same time, the State Department accused Soviet Premier Nikita S. Khrushchev of waging a campaign of threats and intimidation against small countries innocent of any wrongdoing. The State Department fired this double-barreled reply to Khrushchev's threat to aim Soviet rockets against any foreign bases which serve as takeoff or landing points for intelligence flights into Russia. "There should be no doubt that the United States will honor these 2,750 precincts the count was: fT -A r. I I A 4V 1 -I-; Kennedy 85,839.

Humphrey 43,236. This indicated Kennedy may col lar fio per cent or more of the total vote. The two liberal Democratic sen ators tangled in a presidential popularity contest that had no bearing on the state's 25-vote delegation to the Los Angeles Democratic con vention in July. In fact, a majority of the delegation might go to Sen ate Democratic Leader Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas.

But in piling up margins over Humphrey in areas where there are only a handful of Catholics, Ken I left the presiding officer's chair to go to Johnson scat and shake his hand. Stf i' is Jikmfcftai Wwi irm MiiiMMiMiiwiiiimainiiniiiftitii nedy took a long stride toward wiping out the Al Smith jinx that has kept any member of his church from being nominated for the presidency since 1928. Kennedy ran strongly in the depression-ridden coal section of southern West Virginia, where among nine counties Fayette has the largest number of Catholics, 3.4 per cent of its population. States and of the state of Louisiana, and to "faithfully discharge" his gubernatorial duties. A crowd of several thousand spectators, guests and officials watched the ceremonies.

(Times Photo by Langston McEachern) MINIMUM WARNING Observers said a warning of retaliation was the minimum the Kremlin could have done under the circumstances and recalled Khrushchev's statement last week that such flights over the United States might have led to var. The Soviets said a U. S. State Department statement that the U.S. government sanctioned such flights and planned to make more was "unprecedented in its But the official Soviet action did not call off the summit conference or even hint that President Eisenhower should not make his scheduled June visit.

The note was delivered to U. S. charge d'affaires Edward Freers by Foreign Minister Andrei Gro-myko. Diplomatic sources said Gromyko was "correct and pleasant" during the interview with Freers and that the handling of the interview indicated the Soviet was not interested in pushing the aircraft incident too far. Diplomatic sources disclosed that Khrushchev told U.

S. Ambassador Llewellyn E. Thompson last night U. S. embassy representaives would be allowed to see Powers "in due course." The Russians were moving parts of Powers' plane and other relics of the flight into the Gorki Amusement Park today and planned to exhibit them tomorrow to the public.

There also were reports Russia would produce him at a press conference. Whether Powers would actually be brought to trial was not certain. Khrushchev hinted last week he might be, and the note today said he would be "brought to account." THE OATH OF OFFICE was administered yesterday to Gov. Jimmie H. Davis by Associate Supreme Court Justice Joe Ilamiter (right) in inaugural ceremonies on the steps of the State Capitol Building.

In taking the oath, Davis swore to uphold the laws and Constitution of the United (defense treaty) commitments," the State Department said. This rejoinder by the State Department came amid these other developments in the war of words over the American spy plane downed in Russia May 1: 1. Russia indicated in a note to the United States that the captured pilot, 30-year-old Francis G. Powers, would be brought to trial under Soviet law on charges of being a spy. 2.

Chairman Clarence Cannon (D-Mo) of the House Appropria VOWS TO PRESERVE SEGREGATION DEFENDS BLUNDERS Johnson said any indicated intelligence blunders should not be used for political purposes. If such blunders were made, he said, Congress should go into them thoroughly but "objectively and not merely as a panicky reaction to Soviet charges." "This is certainly a time in which Americans and people everywhere must keep their heads," Johnson said. cannot afford hysteria, panic, or hasty and ill-advised action." It is obvious, the senator said, that Khrushchev "has handled this incident in such a way as to draw attention away from the real problems." "We must get back to these prob- (Contlnued on Put FIve-B) Davis Takes Oath of Office tions Committee reported U.S. intelligence planes have ranged as (Continued on Pare Two-A) He held the lead in Kanawha County (Charleston), where 2.3 per cent of the residents are Catholics. In Ohio County (Wheeling) where there are 29.9 per cent Catholics, he opened up a wide margin.

Humphrey made a close race of it in industrial Cabell County (Huntington), trailing only slightly there. He held a small margin in Lincoln County, next door, where there are almost no Catholics. He was ahead by small margins in some counties bordering on Virginia. But Kennedy's strength appeared widespread as he took the lead with the first returns and continued to hold a substantial margin as the count piled up. Kennedy, who flew to Washington earlier in the day, arranged to return to Charleston for what his (Continued on Pate Two-A) AT CAPITOL STROLLER Solons Mark Time; Await Davis' Plans By BILL LYNCH Times Legislative Correspondent BATON ROUGE, May 10 Jimmie Davis became the 41st governor of Louisiana today, promising to preserve segregation and vowing that the state will live within its available revenues.

The 58-year-old Shreveporter began his second term in succession to the flamboyant Earl K. Long who rode with him in the two-hour long Thousands See Davis Assume Governorship Marker- Missile Repair Shop Planned At Barksdale Anyone lost a yard marker? One bearing the number 3874 has been tossed into the lawn at 431 Pierremont. If it's yours, come by and pick it up. By BILL STUCKEY Member of The Times Staff Diplomatic observers believed that BATON ROUGE, May 10 Wu-The Louisiana Legislature, after time out to watch the Jimmie 11. Davis inauguration, returns Wednesday to hand in another load of bills and plans are to adjourn until next Monday night.

Russia might try to settle it some (Continued on Fue Five-B) BATON ROUGE, May 10 Jimmie H. Davis of Shreve- inaugural parade to the steps of the Capitol where Davis took the oath p0rt quietly assumed control of the state of Louisiana today. Conference Long Trims Reprieve in oi omce ai a.m. A nnr1 winn. Throngs gathered on the steps and the Capitol grounds to watch field waved at crowds with of office by Associate Supreme Court Justice Joe Hamiter.

With the precision tactics of the new Davis leaders, the start of the 60-day session Monday was smooth. Davis didn't reveal much about His inaugural address lacked the Jack May Be Named Head Of Committee Chief T. G. MANGHAM of Shreveport is attending the 33rd annual conference of the International Assn. of Fire Chiefs (Southwestern Division) in Houston, this week.

The four-day conference concludes today. Sees Photos on Page 10A Liquor Case folksy remarks that sprinkled his campaign speeches a few months his administration plans in his in State Supreme Court Associate A convicted Bossier Parish ago. The Jimmie Davis band and quartet did not perform, as they liquor law violator who received a 90-day reprieve from Gov. Earl did then. Selected WASHINGTON, May 10 (Special) The chief of Army Engineers plans to advertise for bids on a guided missile field maintenance shop at Barksdale Air Force Base, it was announced Tuesday.

The installation will be partly frame, partly of masonry construction and will include heating and air conditioning equipment. Rep. Overton Brooks (D-La), who released the announcement, said the building is to be financed from a lump sum appropriation for guided missile, facilities throughout the U.S. He said the red, white and blue bandanas (matching his red, white and blue polka-dotted vest), passed out cards bearing the message that he wants "to be a friend to everybody" and became an ex-governor for the third time. It was Inauguration Day in the state's capital, and it was an Inauguration Day with a split personality.

The inaugural parade opened the day. Several thousand spectators Long must legally begin serving his sentence today after' the reprieve was reduced to 30 days. augural speech. But he will address a joint session next Monday night at 7:30 p.m., probably over statewide radio and television. And Davis leaders apparently are working hard behind the scenes.

Lt. Gov. C. C. Aycock, Senate presiding officer, and Davis' Senate president pro tempore, Sen.

Robert Ainsworth Jr. of New Orleans, plan (Continued on Pat Two-A) Gov. Long amended the original reprieve, which was effective April 11, allowing Doyle L. (Jack) Ang-lin, 35, a three-months' stay before beginning a six-month term. At the conclusion of the ceremonies, loudspeakers offered the soothing strains of "Come Home, Come Home, It's Suppertime," "There's a Mansion in the Sky" and other hymns featuring the recorded voice of one Jimmie Davis.

The mood was quiet, the spirit conservative and orderly. DIGNITARIES Leading the list of dignitaries at the inauguration were Gov. John (Continued Fate Seven-A) Two Shreveport students at the University of Arkansas have been selected for membership in Cardinal 20, a newly organized honorary leadership fraternity for freshmen men at the school. They are HAYDN HICKS of 865 Winter Garden and EDMUND DOHONEY of 933 Monrovia. HICKS, son of Mr.

and Mrs. CHARLES B. HICKS, and DOHONEY, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.

W. DOHONEY, are both en- (Continued on Face Seven-A) Bossier-Webster District Judge Today's Chuckle BATON ROUGE, May 10 (Special) Rep. Wellborn Jack of Caddo Parish is expected to be named chairman of one of the judiciary committees in the House, it was reported here today. The senior member of the Caddo delegation to the Legislature said that he had not heard anything official on the appointment, and didn't want to comment until it is made a certainty. Other legislators are also looking at Jack as one of the administration's floor leaders who may be called on by Gov.

Jimmie Davis to handle certain legislation proposed by the governor. None of the committee chairmanships or composition has been revealed yet. Committee assign James E. Bolin had requested the governor to amend the reprieve. Judge Bolin sentenced Anglin to lined the eight blocks between tne governor's mansion and the state capitol and ogled the beauty queens, listened to the marching Justice Joe B.

Hamiter of Shreveport administer the oath to both Davis and Lt. Gov. C. C. (Taddy) Aycock.

Three other state governors, congressional members, state officials and foreign diplomatic corps members crowded the inaugural stands. The governors included Ross Barrett of Mississippi, John Patterson of Alabama and Orval Faubus of Arkansas. CITES PROBLEMS Citing the problems facing the state, Davis said in his second inaugural address to the people of Louisiana: "We will live with our problems and we will meet expenses with available revenues." He omitted any reference to new taxes or extension of taxes, particularly the soon to expire 2 cent gas severance tax which brings in $50 million annually. Turning to segregation, on which building is apparently part of the program to equip Barksdale based bombers with Quail and Hound Dog air-to-surface missiles. No estimate of the cost of the building was released.

six months in jail and fined him It's easy to spot a well-informed person. His opinions are just like yours. $500 on March 28. Anglin pleaded bands, looked at the floats and tne dozens of state, national and foreign officials who participated. guilty to selling whisky in dry Ward 6.

Meanwhile, Anglin, now residing The bands set the tone of the GIRL, 19, CAPTURED ORCHIDS, SMILES near Arcadia in Bienville Parish, still has an application for clemency pending before the state par morning with repeated renditions of "You Are My Sunshine," the song-writing governor's biggest hit, ments usually have been worked and "Dixie." The spirit was never wildly exuberant, but was festive. Second Inaugural Day Thrill' for Mrs. Davis don board. The board, consisting of the attorney general, the lieutenant governor and the sentencing judge meets next month. Bank Robbery Attempt In Lake Charles Fails out in advance of the session and announced by the speaker.

One of the three judiciary com Outgoing Gov. Long, riding with Davis in the back of a snow-white Yesterday, Judge Bolin reiterat Cadillac, brandished his bandanas ed that any clemency shown by mittees usually handles all the administration bills while the other two take care of remaining judicial bills appearing before the he took a more affirmative stand in the second primary, Davis told the thousands of citizens gathered tne Doard would "make a mock For Alvern Davis, it was the and offered a few pleasantries to the crowd. The mood changed, however, after Davis was administered the oath ery of justice." The jurist has already cast his vote against any second time around with the In (Continued on Pare Two-A) auguration Day festivities and the nonunuea on rare Mri-H) House. Jack. 52-year-old Shreveport at second move for her family into the stately Governor's Mansion By DOROTHIE ERWIN Member of The Times Staff BATON ROUGE.

May 10 Mrs. Alvern Davis Jimmie H. Davis' perennial "sunshine" and one of Shreveport's favorite daughters-pinned on a big white orchid and donned a modest smile this morn torney, has served as a judiciary committee head before. He has been a member of the House since Rented 1st Day! but "just as thrilling as tne tirst. More so, perhaps, for the Davises' Counters Opened On Bi-Raeial Basis NASHVILLE, May 10 (LTD.

No Temperature Change Expected first tenancy in the mansion began 1940, making this his 21st year in the Legislature. His parliamentary ability is re amid war-time austerity in 1944 Today, in a festive atmosphere ere- GARAGE Apartment with araire. 917 Kings 130. UN 5-2869. Six downtown Nashville depart spected by both friends and op ment, dime and drug stores opened ponents in the House.

ated by the warm-hearted crowds under sunny skies and helped along by the success of Davis' "peace and their lunch counters to Negroes for the first time today and served them without incident under terms of a bi-racial agreement reached in TODAYS harmony" pledge which won him a record popularity with Louisiana LAKE CHARLES, May 10 (Special) A 19-year-old girl, using a railroad spike to simulate a pistol in her pocket, attempted to rob a downtown Lake Charles bank today but was overpowered by an elderly bank official. Police booked Miss Betty Ogea for investigation of attempted bank robbery. Officers said the girl appeared to be intoxicated. Dressed in a white nylon uniform, Miss Ogea entered the bank about 11:45 a.m. and wandered casually to a teller's cage.

He asked her what she wanted but she did not reply. Then Miss Ogea walked to the front of the bank and to the desk of Miss Eileen O'Rourke. Miss O'Rourke said the girl asked her: "Do you have any money?" The bank employe laughed and Miss Ogea told her "you'd better get some or I'll shoot." The girl put her hand in her pocket and used a rusty railroad spike to simulate a pistol. Miss O'Rourke took the girl to the front section of a bank vault and told her she could not open the part of the vault which contained money. "You better get somebody to get me some or else report me," girl was quoted as saying.

She allowed Miss O'Rourke to go to a bank officer, Mrs. Bertha Moss, who was then informed of the holdup being attempted. Loree Young, another bank employe, was watching the action and, thinking the concealed spike was a weapon, tried to take it form Miss Ogea as she and Miss O'Rourke walked from the vault again. In the process. Young said Miss Ogea tried to bite him and he threw her to the floor.

Other employes called police who arrived shortly and took her into custody. City police said she has refused to talk to them. The investigation of the attempted holdup is under the supervision of the FBI. Miss O'Rourke said the girl "seemed as interested in getting arrested as getting money." ing. She kept the smile as fresh and unwilted as the gay corsage through a breakneck-pace day in which her husband officially became Louisiana's first citizen and she the state's first lady.

The demure ray of a smile brightened into a sunshiny beam when Inauguration Day spectators cheered her husband along the parade path to the Capitol steps. It beamed anew when they gave voters, the good omens were plena RADIO HIGHLIGHTS weeks of secret negotiations. ful for the Davises as they took up Small groups of Negroes walked the roles which they will play for the next four years. Clear to partly cloudy skies and little change in temperatures are expected in Shreveport today. The U.

S. Weather Bureau said today's high will be about 80 degrees, following an early morning low near 52. Yesterday's temperature range was 52 and 79. The barometer at 5:45 p.m. yesterday registered 29.87.

Highs in the upper and mid-708 were reported in other Ark-La-Tex cities yesterday. Alexandria had a high of 78 and a 59 low; Lufkin, 79-61, and El Dorado, 75-48. The weatherman said partly cloudy skies with cool nights and mild afternoons will continue through tomorrow. Vacancies rent quickly through TIMES-JOURNAL "For Rent" ads. Charles L.

Winn, 917 Kings Highway, writes: ad appeared in Saturday morning paper and apartment was rented before noon His ad, above, brought 6 replies. Thousands shop on Busy Street (Times-Journal Classified Columns) every day for vacancies in rooms and apartments and for the things they need. Call 3-7131 or 2-0381 for an ad-writer." Ask for the 7 or 10-time rata Iilan with "cancellation privi-eges." "Charge it!" Ad Hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. BOTH Papers ONE Low Cott Mrs.

Davis attended the Inaugural Day events wearing a white silk dress, simply styled with pleaed skirt and wide collar and topped by a light sweater of cerise him a standing ovation at the close of his inaugural address. PARTY LINE KWKH 7:30 PM Maj. Ed C. Bundy, chairman of the Church League of America and author of "Collectivism in Our Churches," will be Joe Fribley's guest on tonight's broadcast. Maj.

Bundy is a frequent contributor to the program, supplying information on the National Council of Churches. into the stores, took seats among white patrons at the lunch counters, ordered food ranging from steaks to pie and coffee and were served. The agreement under which the lunch counter desegregation was effected included a local news blackout by radio and television stations and newspapers. No word of the desegregation was broadcast or published locally. Merchants and Negro leaders hoped the news blackout would forestall incidents.

The smile was more reserved, trimmed with white flowers. Her but lingering, through an afternoon of greetings and hand-shakings with white straw picture hat was trimmed with large roses in cerise to match her costume. the dignitaries of Louisiana and surrounding states who came to wish the new governor well. A white chiffon evening gown (Continued on Pif Two-A).