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'There's a Fire TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA Thursday Afternoon, April 6, 1950 Police Meeting Scout Leader Speaks at Smathers Tours Vegetable Area Pepper Is Busy On Lower Coast By Tht Associated Press Rep George Smathers toured south Florida' vegetable and citrus area today In his drive to unseat democratic Senator Claude Peppet In the May 2 primary. The Miami congressman accused Pepper of shirking his duties for speaking engagements and continued to attack what he called Pepper's friendship for communistic organizations. Gerald Curry Spelling Champ 200 Attend 'Bee' At Loncoln High Oerald Curry of Bond tchool was winner of the Tallahassee Democrat spelling bee finals last night at Lincoln high school. received a wrist watch for spelling the winning word, "banquet." Runners-up were Hallie Robinson.

Lincoln; and Charlie Conoly, Famcee; who won cameras for placing second and third, respectively. Arthur Parsons, the Tallahassee Democrat circulation director, presented the before an estimated audience of 200. Judges were Mary Johnson, head of the A and English department, Henrietta Williams and Marjorie Campbell. Pronouncers were Oswald Lampkins of the A and English department, and Charles Mason. County wide chairman of the committee was Lucille Williams, Other participant In the con- tests W6r6 ELEMENTARY LEVEL District Acquilina Pemberton, Griffin; District II, Ethelyn Dean and Lester Oliver, Bond; District III, Willie Powell and Jimmy Augustus Fitz, Station One; District IV, Marie Henry and Lucy Mae Green, Roberts; District Tom McCloud and Dora Lee Hall, Concord District VI, Ollie Mae Jones, Mosely: Lucile Murray, Dawkins Pond; District VII, Mary Lee Richardson, Ochlockonee, and Margaret Con-yer.

Pleasant Grove. JUNIOR HIGH LEVEL District Laura White, Famcee high; Frances Hay ward, Lincoln; District II. Altamease Williams; District III. Idvadell Ward, Station One; Mertha Lee Hall. Ward; District IV, Lydia Robinson, Raney; Mizell Townsend, Center-ary; District Rebecca Tucker and Margaret Woodbury.

Tus-keena; District VI, Annie Love, Kirksey; Gladys Vann, Mosely; District VIII. Annette Williams and Arldeane Douglas, Ochlockonee. SSNIOR HIGH LEVEL District Mary Howard. Kansas City Bosses (Continued From Page 1) were under subpoena from a federal prand jury investigating crime conditions in this area. The federal grand jury investi Fire Engine Pumps Used in Blaze Three fire department pump trucks brought a residential fire under control yesterday on the Wood villa highway.

The small frame house was beyond the reach of city water supply and It was damaged extensively. Name of the owner or occupant was not recorded since the blaze was beyond city limits. A kerosene cook stove caused the fire. Firemen answered call early today when an oil heater became flooded. There was little damage.

Court Upholds Lawyer Terms Jail Sentences At Trial Sustained NEW YORK, (P) Contempt sentences Imposed on lawyers who defended the 11 convicted communist leaders have been upheld by the circuit court of appeals In a 2-1 decision. The sentences call for Jail terms ranging from 30 days to six months for the six men, including Eugene Dennis, a communist party official who acted as his own attorney. In sustaining the penalties, the court of appeals yesterday held that the lawyers employed "crude antics" and "wilfully obstructive tactics" during the nine-month red conspiracy trial. The jail terms "will tend to deter imitation of that behavior in other trials," said the majority opinion, written by Judge Augustus Hand. Judge Jerome Frank wrote a separate concurring opinion.

Judge Charles Clark disagreed, saying the lawyers should have had a hearing before being sentenced. However, he joined the other Judges in criticizing the attorneys' conduct. Sentences Imposed The contempt sentences Were imposed by federal District Judge Harold Medina last October at the end of the trial In which the 11 red leaders were convicted of conspiring to teach forcible overthrow of the government. Sentences of six months each were given Harry Sacher of New York, Richard Gladstein of San Francisco and Dennis. George Crockett, jr.

a Negro, of Detroit, and Abraham Isserman of New York, got four months, and Louis McCabe of Philadelphia, 30 days. The lawyers are expected to ask permission to remain at liberty until appeals in the conspiracy case Itself have been decided. Dates of FSU Circus Given All performances of the third annual Florida State University circus, 'Flying High," will be held at 8 April 26-29 on the university circus lot at Tennessee Btreet and Woodward Avenue, Coach Jack Haskin, circus director raid today. All performances are open to ihe public. University student coupons will be honored on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, April JJ6-27.

Coach Haskin said rehearsals lire now in progress to make the annual circus, attended by 7.500 people last year, "bigger and better than ever before." "We have some new acts that will really provide plenty of thrills and are on par with some professional circus acts," Coach Haskin said. In addition there will be -new funny stunts by the clowns, new nettings costumes and many things which have made the FSU circus recognized over the nation. Both In the rehearsals and In the actual performance. Coach Haskin emphasized, everything possible Is done to protect the lafety of the student performers. Among the many new acts to be featured In the 1950 version of the circus is the "Girl in the Moon," starring Bobbie Jones, of Bt Petersburg: the "Flying Casting Act," with Bobbie Jones, Babs Ellery, of Ft Lauderdale, Betty Ann Holland of Bartow and Johnny Fortune of Laurel Hill.

Another new act on the hisih trapeze stars Gloria Nowak of Pensacola. Brick Bradford of Tallahassee, a star of the circus performance last year, again has a leading role In several of the top acts of the "big show." The New York Yankees have 'not finished out of the first division of the American League lince 1925. PAUL TURNER WATCHMAKER 104 S. MONROE ST. PALACE BARBER SHOP HOWELL WADSWORTH NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO.

114 N. Adim. Phon 680 KNAPP SHOES T. G. GANDY Phone 1854-L Coming Your Way' MEADVTLLE, Pa, UP) The telephone rang last night In the volunteer fire department headquarters at nearby West Mead township.

"Get put In the road said an excited feminine vole. "There's a fire coming your way." The firemen followed Instructions and sure enough In a few minutes a blazing truck came roaring down the highway. The firemen stopped the truck owned by the Burdette Oxygen Co of Cleveland and extenguished a fire in the truck brakes. The driver had been unaware of the fire. 'Lies' Lattimore (Continued From Page 1) communism anywhere In the world." When Lattimore spoke of McCarthy his voice was heavy with sarcasm.

His face twitched from anger or nervousness. Hitting back hard in a statement, Lattimore said McCarthy has violated his responsibility "by making the government of the United States an object of suspicion in the eyes of the anti communist world, and undoubtedly the laughing stock of the communist governments." Lattimore also declared that McCarthy has impaired the effectiveness of this "in its relations with its friends and allies." "Reign of Terror" He accused the Wisconsin senator of "instituting a reign of terror among officials and employes in the United States government, none of whom can be sure of safety from attack by the machine gun of Irresponsible publicity In Joseph McCarthy's hands." Lattimore Is director of a school of international relations at Johns Hopkins university. He flew back to this country from a United Nations mission in Afghanistan after McCarthy made his accusations. Lattimore told the inquiry committee that McCarthy has: 1 1 1 authorization used secret documents obtained from official government files." 2 "Villified citizens of the United States and accused them of high crime, without giving them an opportunity to defend themselves." 3 "Refused to submit alleged documentary evidence to a duly constituted committee of the senate." 4 "Invited disrespect to himself and his high office by refusing to live up to his word." As for the McCarthy charges against him, Lattimore said that In effect they amount to an accusation of disloyalty and treason. Then he added: "Denounced Them" "McCarthy's charges are untrue.

As soon as I heard of the substance of the charges I denounced them for what they were: base and contemptible lies." In saying that McCarthy had failed to live up to his word, Lattimore noted the senator had promised the senate that any charges he made under "the cloal of immunity" he would repeat off the floor so, as Lattimore put it, "their falseness could be tested in a court of the United States." Lattimore added: "He said that If he should fail to do this he would resign. He has been railed to repeat his charges so that they rould be tested In a court of action. He has failed to do so. And he has not resigned." Lattimore declared: "I think that I would be the instrument of a great service to the country if the senator should resign, and I want to deal with each of his charges." Assistant Executive Nell Cornwall of the Suwanee River council of the Boy Scoute of America, recently gave the final lecture of a series to the class In Scouting and Youth Organization at Florida A and college. The lectures were under the auspices of the department of sociology and sponsored by Smith, Instructor of the class.

Object of the lectures was to bring to the class real and lifelike situations in dealing with youth organizations. It has been proven that this can best be gotten only from an experienced person working In the field. Cornwall has had 18 years experience, has spent four of those years In this area. Next lecturer and demonstrator will be Clifton Wight, executive director of the Leon County Girl Scouts. She will visit beginning April 12 and continue a series through, April 21.

Truman Faces Tough Choice KEY WEST UP) President Truman's closest confidantes said today he considers his action on the natural gas bill one of the toughest decisions he faces this election year. Thousands of persons have telegraphed jr written either to urge its approval or call for a prompt veto. They Include, on the one hand, many of his close personal friends and democratic party followers from the southwest, who want the measure signed, and powerful big city politicians on the other hand, who are demanding a veto. The measure would prohibit the federal power commission from fixing the price of gas delivered to pipelines by Independent pro ducers. Presidential Press Secretary Charles Ross told reporters only that Mr Truman will take his time about acting.

He acknowledged that there was quite a lot of pres sure from both advocates and op ponents of the legislation. Speaker Rayburn of the house. a Texan, and one of the presl dent's closest pals, Is an outspoken advocate of the measure. The president, however, was urged yesterday by mayors of 18 big cities to veto It. The group in eluded Mayor William O'Dwyer of New York.

Two Are Charged In Accident Two persons have been charged with reckless driving after an accident yesterday where two cars collided at an open intersection. Mary Griffin was charged with reckless driving and failure to give the right of way and Clarence Eugene Gavins was charged with 1 excessive speed. The cars came together at the intersection of Melvin and Harris streets. There was no one hurt but both cars were damaged seriously, according to Capt Wayne Todd who investigated. Paving Is Started On Sixth Avenue City paving crews have started work on the Sixth avenue and Centerville road area according to City Manager Malcolm Yancey.

Streets to be paved in this area include: Sixth from Terrace street to the West side of Centerville road; Marion street, Crest avenue, Mitchell street and Lee street, all from Miccosukee road to Seventh avenue. Three golfers have won the and British amateur championships in the same year Harold Hilton (1911), Bobby Jones (1930), and La wson Little (1934 and 1935). Well Attended Ervin Addresses District Officers A gala dance at the Armory last night climaxed the district meet ing of the Florida Peace Officers' association which was held at Sil ver Lake yesterday with tht local police department as hosts. Police Chief John Montgom ery said the meeting was very successful and well attended. Over 200 persons attended the dance.

Attorney General Richard Ervin was principal speaker at the busi ness session yesterday afternoon. He told the group that people were beginning to notice the change in all police forces to a more courteous group that was interested, not only in law enforcement, but citizenship. Ervin said new scientific meth ods of law enforcement were be ing practiced and were greatly increasing the efficiency of police departments about the state. Leo Brooker, assistant chief of police at Lakeland and president of the association, gave a talk on the aims and ideals of the association. He stressed the fact that peace officers the state over were beginning to work In closer harmony and understanding wita one anothet The meeting was followed by a chicken supper with all the trimmings.

Police Lt Harry Fairbanks was In charge of the arrangements. The dinner was prepared by the ladies auxiliary. Officers who aided in cooking and other arrangements were Coleman, Clemmons, Johnnie Coggins, Ralph Reeves, Luther Harvey, -J Corley, Ragan, Crawford, Lt Bradley, Sgt Harry Smith. Bennett, Ed McCollum, Clements, Allan Welchman, Shlpman and Blakey. Zoo Animals Killed By 'Wild' Visitors BARCELONA, MV-Cruelty emptying this city's 100.

Latest victims of the public are a leopard, an eagle and Pip, the 20-year-old, two and a half ton hippopotamus. Autopsies after death In all three cases showed they were due to unnatural causes. Pip died from stomach perforations caused by large quantities of tacks, nails, lead weights and even metal toys. The eagle and the leopard were found to have died from severe Wows from heavy stones and air rifles, i Now zoo officials have warned visitors of heavy fines and prison sentences awaiting anyone found molesting the animals. SAVE Systematically! INDUSTRIAL BANK OF TALLAHASSEE Now She Shops "Cash and Carry" Without Painful Backach At rc ret older, stress ind strain, oven exertion, excessive smoking or exposure tl cold sometimes slows down kidney fun tion.

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Used successfully by millions foi over 60 years. While these symptoms mi often otherwise occur, it's smasing hoa many times Doan's give happy relief -help the 16 miles of kidney tubes and filter! flush out waste. Get Doan's Fills today! Adv. TP Smathers opened his tour at Wauchula and planned other stops in Bowling Green, Fort Meade, Auburndale and St Petersburg. Meanwhile, Pepper campaigned along the lower west coast, accusing Smathers of repeating false statement in the hope that some of them might stick.

Pepper began his day's tour at Venice and later was to speak in Punta Gorda, Naples and Fort Myers. Then he will head into Miami. 'Exclude Florida" Smathers charged that Instead of concerning himself with the welfare of Florida and the nation, Pepper "has busied himself with speaking in Madison Square Garden, New York; Hollywood, Calil: Detroit. Boston, Chicago and Washington before doubtful organizations to promote his own interests and ambitions which exclude Florida and the people of Florida He said Peppei "can not ex plain" why in 14 years in the senate doling a continuous demo cratic administration, Florida has received only one top federal ap pointment out of a possible 608. Pepper read a telegram before a Saiasota audience last night which he said came from senate secretary Leslie Biffle stating that lecords "show that you have never introduced a bill on the subject," referring to the FEPC.

He said Smathers "knew full well that I'm against communism, against the compulsory FEPC and against socialized medicine." He said Smathers was "trying to tell you I Introduced FEPC even though the official recording officer of the senate tells you I haven't." FIX TAKFS ACTION PENSACOLA, (IP) Increased political action by the Florida Federation of Labor was indicated as delegates brought the 49th annual meeting to a close here yesterday. A resolution calling for a raise In the per capita tax from five to seven cents with the two-cent increase going to support a permanent state political organization was approved by members. Delegates also endorsed Senator Claude Pepper In his re-election campaign and voted In favor of a proposal to make election days holidays so members may have an opportunity to vote. The strike of the Miami Typographical Union and other pointers in the state was also endorsed. The president's term beginning in 1951 will be a two-year term under provisions of another resolution approved by delegates.

The 1951 golden Jubilee convention will be held In Miami. WATSON RUNNING TAMPA, UP) Tom Watson will run for congress on a platform of opposition to socialism and support of free enerprlses. The Tampa lawyer, former state attorney general, said he would work to reduce taxes to the lowest practical level and reduce government bureaus and political employes to a minimum. mi wnn sn'iwiiia. iu.n 1005 APRIL 2a if Cb; At Commander Schley, jr Wakulla Legion For Blood Bank New Post Officers Are Installed WAKULLA The Wakulla American Legion Post voted last night to participate In the Tallahassee Blood Bank.

The adjutant was Instructed to make the necessary arrangements with typing and blood giving to be done through the county health nurse, If possible Florida Adjutant A Reld Mann ulded by Assistant Adjutant Laddie Rowton Installed the new slate of officers for the 1950-51 term Those Installed were: commander. Schley. Jr; first vice jommander, Orady Penuel; second vice commander, Jack Redfern; adjutant and finance officer, Pigott: chaplain, Trice Jr; nlstorian, Raney Wha-ley; service officer, Donald Dur- rance; sergeant-at-arms, Collier. Outgoing Commander Pigott 'announced that the membership iwas ahead of total membership ifor the preceding year and arrangements were made with Adjutant Mann to certify the total to (the state headquarters. I Schley and Pigott were voted delegates to the state con-j vention in Ft Lauderdale, April 21-23, and Grady Penuel and A I Porter as alternate delegates.

I The meeting, held at the Tallahassee Yacht club jointly with the I Legion Auxiliary, was preceded by a fish supper. 24-HOUR WRECKER SERVICE Phone 3216 Capital Lincoln-Mercury 1124 N. Monroe St. Phone 1660-W. Tallahassee RU NOZAI Inc 6 Tryqve Lie Full Of State Praise ESTERO.

VP) Trygve Lie getting ready to wind up his first visit to Florida, full of praise for Florida's beauty and healthful effect. He has been here since March 26 on his first vacation since becoming secretary general of the United Nations four years ago. Rest in the sunshine, with a little fishing and picnicking, have made a new man of him. Lie said. He plans to leave for New York tomorrow or Saturday.

'Fully Mobilized For Peace' Is Theme HONG KONG. (V-It's all a matter of semantics. One Peiping editorial which the Chinese communist news agency liked well enough to distribute was titled: "We are fully mobilized for peace." THREE DAY SPECIAL THURSDAY, FRIDAY SATURDAY Beautifully- FREE Iron n(e gation began after a number of unsolved murders, a number of them in gangland fashion. Among them was the slaying a year ago 01 Wolf Rimann golf club man ager and coin machine operator. Rimann was shot down in day light on a busy stieet here by two gangsters.

The then es caped in a car. An Ex-convict The bodies of Binaggio, who began his political career as an underling for the late Boss Tom Pendergast and Gargotta, an ex-convict, were discovered after a cab driver noticed water running out of the front door of the club-room, which is located on Truman road. He called police, who went inside and found the bodies. A clogged toilet stool caused the overflow First to be questioned by police was Gus (Skinny) Gargotta, brother of the ex-convict. Sgt Wayne Gibson of the pollce department said the brother told him that he knew nothing of the slain man's activities; that he knew of no reason why anyone would want to kill him but that fte himself had only talked to Charles a couple of times in the last 18 months.

He was released. Collins said police first would trace movements of Binaggio and Gargotta last night. He pointed out Binaggio, who rose to his greatest political power in 1948 by supporting Governor Forrest Smith for election, seldom went into the downtown area after dark. Police detectives said it seemed apparent Binaggio and Gargotta had met with at least one other! person and probably more at the club persons they knew and did i not fear. Otherwise, they said.

1 both probably would have gone armed. B'napgio appeared several times at the Missouri capitol in Jefferson City during the recent session of the state legislature. He was well acquainted with some of 1 the legislators. After thes fall of Pendergast's organisation in 1939, James Pen-derpast. Boss Tom's nephew, inherited remnants of political group I Binaacio later wrested control of several strong wards from James Prndergast.

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