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On The Spot! Advertiser-Journal Telephone To Thr Minute News Service, Dial AM 5-3246 The "Weather Montgomery: Increased cloudiness and slightly cooler. Predicted nigh today 77, low 58. High yes terday 80. low 54. (Details, Weath-er Map, Page 2A).

129th Year-No. 243 Fall Day ana Nl(hl an Saaday Serrlea Th Associate Preaa Montgomery, Thursday Morning, October 10, 1957 68 Pages Price 5 Cent March Set ate iargel 2. 1 "For American Satellite NOTED SPEAKERS AT DEDICATION A 1 I Folsom Calls Buford Dam Great Asset To Alabama i 1 X- -) v. Rid School Of Negroes, Faubus Plea Governor Points To 'Onlv Solution' For Integration Peace LITTLE ROCK, Oct. 9 Iff) Gov.

Orval Faubus said today the only solution to the Little Rock Integration crisis is withdrawal of nine Negroes from Central High School. Six Negro girls and three boys are attending integrated classes under protection of federal troops sent into Little Rock Sept. 24 by President Eisenhower. Faubus has demanded and the White House refused withdrawal of the soldiers. Faubus told a news conference, in discussing the possibility of resolving his deadlock with the White House: 'I don't think it is possible at this time with the Negroes in the school." CORE OF PLAN The governor called withdrawal of the Negroes from school the core of a "cooling off" plan he espouses as a solution to the great integration crisis.

He added: We need a chance for tenseness to be allayed, time for litigation and time for the people to accept peacefully what is being crammed down their throats at bayonet point." In Washington, Eisenhower told a news conference at about the same time he is hopeful Little Rock soon will the situation in hand to the extent that he can withdraw regular Army paratroopers and federalized National Guardsmen now on integration duty at Central. BLAMES FAUBUS The president indicated he thinks the crisis never would have developed if Faubus had not originally called out the Arkansas National Guard. Faubus used the guard to keep the nine Negroes out of Central. He withdrew the guardsmen Sept. 20 after a federal district court ordered an end to interference with Central's integration program, the first in this capital city.

White adult mobs rioted outside the school three days later. Eisenhower then sent in units of the 101st Airborne Division and of the federalized National Guard. While Faubus and Eisenhower were standing firm in their positions, the nine Negroes went through another quiet day of integrated classes at Central High. (See LITTLE ROCK, Page 2A) LET IT UlT-YOU'RE SAFE CAMBRIDGE, Oct. 9 Dr.

Fred L. Whipple, director of the Smithsonian Astro-physical Observatory, said tonight there is no danger to the earth if the Russian satellite falls. "If It falls to within 100 miles of earth, it will rapidly grow red hot, its skin will melt as well as some of its interior and it will fall very rapidly from then on," Dr. Whipple said. "If it can be observed when this is happening, we may deduce valuable geodetic information from it," the scientist added.

Radio Signal Of Red Moon Varies Widely ml WASHINGTON. Oct. 9 Radio signals which varied from "hmm hmm beep" to "psst psst psst" or a steady whistle were picked up tonight as Russia's baby moon clipped along through outer space. Listening posts around the world reported the satellite's signals were strong. regarTess of the form in which they were receiving it.

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory here was getting a humming signal with a beep thrown in now and then from the satellite launched last Friday. A spokesman for the laboratory said an explanation for the difference in sjgnals might be the variation in receiving equipment being used or possibly the nearness of the set to the path directly below the baby moon's orbit. MEXICAN REPORT The "psst psst psst" signal was reported by radio operators in Mexico. A change in signals from "beep beep beep" was also reported by British listeners.

As Moscow broadcasts said the satellite was likely to stay up there for a long time, there was continued disagreement over the altitude of the baby moon. A British astronomer estimated its height at 160 miles over England Canadian scientists estimated the altitude early today at 236 miles over Ontario and said it was losing altitude at the rate of three miles an hour. The Albany (N.Y.) Times-Union said Henry Comeinenko of Moscow radio had told it in a transatlantic telephone interview that yesterday's six-hour interruption in the satellite's radio signals was caused by meteor interference (See SPUTNIK, Page 2A) 4 hi SPEAKERS AT BUFORD DAM DEDICATION L-R: Sen. Talmadge of Georgia, Gov. Folsom of Alabama 20 JOIN IN PROTEST Staff PhHoi bT Chrlr Moor KIIONDA BELLE 3IARTIN BREAKS DOWN Foison aiurderess Weeps at aiercy Hearing RHONDA BELLE ASKS MERCY Governor Holds Murderess 9 Fate A middle-aged former waitress described by her attorney as one "who killed those she loved" awaited a decision today from Gov.

James E. Folsom that could spare her life. Rhonda Belle Martin, who signed statements ad Mass Student Walkout Fails At Clinton Hisrh By BOB INGRAM Advertiser Staff Writer BUFORD, Oct. 9 The $42 million Buford Dam on the upper reaches of the Chattahoochee River was dedicated here today in what was hailed as a major step toward making this waterway navigable from North Georgia to the Gulf of Mexico. Gov.

James E. Folsom of Alabama was one of the featured speakers at the impressive dedication ceremony witnessed by a sweltering, sunbaked crowd of 5,000 people. 'Buford Dam is one of Alabama's greatest assets," Folsom told the crowd, 'it represents an important link in a series of dams and locks which will lead to the ultimate development of the entire Chattahoochee River." "Anything that is good for the Chattahoochee River is good for Alabama," Folsom added. SIMILAR COMPACT Folsom pointed out that Alabama has already entered into a compact with the state of Mississippi to promote the development of the Tombigbee River, adding that this state "now stands ready to make a similar compact with Georgia for the development of the great Chattahoochee waterway." 'By promoting the development of the Chattahoochee both Alabama and Georgia will benefit," Folsom added. The Buford Dam, which creates a 33,000 acre lake, is a massive, earth-filled dam which will produce an estimated 826,000,000 kilowatt hours of hydroelectric power annually.

It is a key unit in a comprehensive plan for developing the river to provide for a nine-foot navigable channel from North Georgia southward by way of Phenix City, Eufaula and Columbia and into the Gulf of Mexico. The significance of the occasion (See DAM, Page 2A) LIVE IN LUXURY -AND LIKE IT! What's new in home furnishings? The answer will be found in today's Home Furnishings section of The Advertiser. The reader will observe that designers have stressed, perhaps more than at any other time, that quality, beauty, comfort and utility can be incorporated in the furnishing of any room. "Live in luxury and like it!" is the general theme. Also in today's Advertiser: Para Pare Class.

Ada 1-3F MoTiea 4F Comiea Obituariea A Crossword 4C Passina; Throne 8C Editorial 4A Society -l0E Local Radio-TV IF Sports J-5E Markets SA Weather Map Columnists: a Alaopa, Dartdtaa, Tucker -4A i If i i as x. "-'1 aff SOLICITOR THETFORD Said Penalty Justified ATTORNEY CAMERON Urged Stay of Execution Nelson Denies Agency Broke Reports that the State Highway Dept. is "about to run out of money" were denied today by Director Herman L. Nelson. However, he added, the department will have to slow its pace and will not be able to do as much work as he would like.

Because of the failure of the legislature to pass a 20 million dollar road bond issue, there have been reports that the highway funds would soon be exhausted. Also, this was mentioned as one reason a special session of the legislature might.be called early next year by cov James E. Folsom. The slower Dace would cmeflv affect projects financed on a 50-50 state and federal matching funds basis, but not all such by any means, Nelson continued. The state puts up only 10 per cent to the federal government's 90 per cent on interstate projects.

The need for several 50-50 jobs is greater at this time than for interstate work, the highway director added. He said among these was the improvement of what he called one of the worst stretches of highway in the state, U.S. 78 between Birmingham and Jasper. From Montgomery to polnta 'round the nation. Trallwari means fast, convenient cerrlca.

Pn. AM 4-5326 CadrJ 33 a a V. Test Series Will Begin In December By DOUGLAS B. CORNELL. WASHINGTON, Oct.

9 tfPr'es-" ident Eisenhower gave assurances today that the United States wiJ launch next March" a satellite" sci- entifically superior to the ene. ths Russians now have spinning- through space. The first of a series of sm alley," preliminary test satellites will up even earlier, in December," El senhower told a news conference. The President said the United orbiting. satellite before now" and beaten the Soviets in the first' conquest of distant space.

But he said this country isn't in any satek lite race. Tn havs Knan fircf TTicanVimirAa' said, would have meant merging' the satellite and military missile.a projects, to tne oetriment oi- scientific goals and military rei5. TOP PRIORITY He said missiles had, and still. have, top priority something' nev' er accorded the satellite Speaking as a military man, Ei-. senhower discounted the Soviet, satellite as offering any lmmedi-" ate or increased threat to American security.

Nor did he speak' with concern of Russia's progress, on intermediate and intercontk cental missiles. The chief executive conceded that on missiles: "I wish we were, further ahead and knew more "as to accuracy and to the erosion arid to the heat-resistant, qualities of metals and all the other things -we have to know." But he said that "I can't say that I am dissatisfied." He that, "I don't know what could have done While Eisenhower spoke with aa air of composure and calni, obviously the satellite and missile iM.r.i:n.. i uucauuna uau ueen -receiving deep, detailed study at the White. House and elsewhere in the FORMAL STATEMENT This was apparent, for thing, from the fact that the Presi." dent was ready with a long, for mal statement at the news confer-' ence ana personally read -it later for television and cewsreel cam eramen. It summarized what this country has done and expects to do on a satellite, congratulated.

Russia for her achievement, and disclaimed any satellite race witlj' other nations. The statement and questions and answers that followed seemed" come down to the idea that Eisenhower sees no particular need be disturbed about Soviet activi ties in tho catpTlitAv and rr.iici!o field and no compelling reason for-(See SATELLITE Page 2A) Tn -WWW da -W "a Denied Divorce LONDON, Oct. 9 MV-Aa English judge ruled today that a woman who marries a keen golfer or fish erman had better just get used ta the idea and stop thinking about divorce. Justice Gordon Wiilmer divorce petition by Iren Dickens, who complained her husband Edward went fishing four evenings a week and spent the rest of his spare time preparing hait. In nther words, she said, he neglected her.

"A woman might marry" a keen vriMi 1 1 i nr villi saiu the judge, "but that is one of the thinss which come within the" phrase 'for better or for Mansion and will be guests of the Grand spent at Gulf Shores. 3 I a. I. A Cl.i- of Alabama yachts, the Jamelle and the Alice, will take the group, aboard at Gulf Shores for a Gulf of Mexico cruise, arriving on Dauphin Island for lunch at the Isle Dauphine Club. Later Saturday afternoon a visit to Bellingrath Gari.

dens is on the schedule and a din ner at the Battle House Hotel" is" slated Saturday night in J. William Graham, the Travel Council executive director, listed the following visitors in the party: Oren E. Nickle, Columbus. Ohio; Mrs. Jean Gillham.

St. Petersburg, Miss Joyce Lewis, Clear-(See COLORTOUR. Page 2A) If you Ilia to trarel but hat dnra TraUTtaya is tha aniwtr Trail wui utii rou moaer. Ph. AiC 4-5328.

Today CLINTON, Oct. 9 UTV-Several students walked out of integrated Clinton High today but Principal W. D. Human said a planned mass walkout fizzled. A pro-segregationLst source said about 20 students took part.

Human said some printed leaflets picked up at the school suggested a much greater exodus had been planned. "Three girls went home and several boys," the principal said. "The mothers brought two of the girls back this afternoon. I have not checked to see how many of the absentee boys had legitimate excuses." It was the first trouble of any sort reported at the integrated high school this year. Eight Negroes enrolled along with nearly 700 white students last month.

There was no hint of anything out of the ordinary when school was dismissed this afternoon. Leaflets circulated among the students this week read: "We Are In Sympathy With "LITTLE ROCK! "We Too Have Faced "BAYONETS! "WALKOUT STAY OUT "Please Pass This On." Human said he had no idea Ike Back On Links WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 LJ President Eisenhower went to Burning Tree Club in nearby Maryland today for a round of golf. AP Wlreheta where the leaflets were printed, but that it obviously was a pro fessional job. ine aiiusion to nayonets" apparently was a reference to Ten nessee National Guardsman being sent here over the 1956 Labor Day weekend after a turbulent first week of court-ordered integration at the school.

Gov. Frank Clement sent in Guardsmen at the request of local (See CLINTON, Page 2A) San Marino Reds Ready To Abdicate SAN MARINO, Oct. 9 L5V-San Alarino communist regime said tonight it is ready to step down "any time our opponents want to take over," ending 12 years of Red rule in this little republic. But a wary anti-Communist government said it will wait until daylight, possibly tomorrow to take over. Anti-Reds have been running a provisional, opposition government in a broken down factory building since Oct.

1. San Marino, no bigger than some American towns, is the only Communist-ruled nation in, the West. CENTURIES OLD Surrounded by Italy, the country took form centuries ago when peasants fled into its bear infested hills to escape Roman rule. Since World War II, it has been ruled by Communists. Strongman Domenico Morganti, the Red interior minister, said the Communist regime would bow out but that it was not giving in to an anti-Communist ultimatum to quit at 6 p.

m. In fact, he said the regime has rejected the ultimatum. "But my government will leave the government palace at any time (See SAN MARINO, Page 2A) Champions Of Cattle World Reign At South Alabama Fair Today will be Governor's Day at the South Alabama Fair. Gov. James E.

Folsom and his family have been invited to visit the fair and make a tour of the exhibits and attractions. Gates and exhibition buildings will open at noon. There will be a one-hour entertainment show at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. junior champion Jersey cow and R.

B. Kent showed the junior champion Jersey bull. First place winners in the Jersey classes were: junior heifer calf, Sanitary Dairy; senior heifer calf, Marilyn Tutwiler; junior (See FAIR, Page 2 A) mitting she poisoned her mother, three children and two husbands, sat with bowed head through a two-hour clemency hearing yesterday in the governor's office. Mrs. Martin sobbed softly while her attorney pleaded for her life, but listened intently when the prosecutor demanded that she be executed.

Afterward she requested and was given a brief private conference with E. C. (Bud) Boswell, the governor's legal adviser who conducted the hearing. Unless the governor, who was out of town attending dedication ceremonies of a new dam on the Chattahoochee Fiver at Buford, decides to intervene, Mrs. Martin will be executed Friday in Kilby Prison's electric chair.

MENTAL CONDITION Boswell said he would make his recommendations to the governor when Folsom returns to Montgomery. Most of the evidence presented at the hearing dealt with the question of the defendant's mental condition. The state argued that this was settled by the jury which convicted her. But Mrs. Martin's court-appointed attorney disagreed.

He said her sanity hasn't clearly been established and said she should be given a further mental examination. Cameron said a Birmingham psychiatrist, Dr. Lamar Ager, examined the defendant briefly and taiu from schizophrenia, one of the most horrible mental diseases." But Circuit Solicitor William F. who prosecuted the case for the state, said another psychiatrist who examined Mrs. Martin -testified he could find no evidence of mental illness and pronounced her sane and able to tell right from wrong.

NO GUILT QUESTION In his opening statement, Cameron conceded that there was no question of Mrs. Martin's guilt. "She has killed and she has confessed killing her own children." he said. children she loved, and took to Sunday School just like any other mother and yet she killed them." -The attorney said Mrs. Martin must have been mentally unbalanced to have taken the lives of (See HEARING, Page 2A Husband Held In -Wife's Dealh LINDEN.

Oct. 9 (ffv-A 28- year-old Sweet Water, man is in Marengo County Jail nere charged with murder in the fatal beating of his wife. Franklin Morgan, was jailed after his wife, Mrs. Jessie Augusta Morgan, 25, died in a hospital at Demopolis, yesterday ing a beating 29, Marengo County Sheriff T. Wilmer Shields reported.

Shields said Morgan related that the incident followed an argument. The sheriff said Morgan admitted that the trouble between him and his wife resulted from Morgan's drinking. Mrs. Morgan was severely beaten the sheriff said. The couole had been married about a year and ljad no children, he added.

i Colortour Group To Lunch Grand champions of the cattle world ruled the day at the South Alabama Fair yesterday as Livestock and Agriculture Day was observed. S. F. Mischief Duke 10th was proudly displaying the banner for the grand champion Hereford bull. PICTURES ON PAGE 5A and CHF Lady Fairview 4th in the next stall was wearing the banner of the grand champion Hereford cow.

Both are owned by E. N. Vande-grift, Oneonta Hereford breeder. Across the way was the grand champion Jersey bull, owned by Sanitary Dairy, Dothan, and the grand champion Jersey female, owned by Robert Moore. Jimmy Coleman exhibited the Race Bias Hits Dark Caucasians AMITYVILLE, N.Y., Oct.

9 Iff) A dark-skinned, partly disabled veteran of Spanish descent has moved out of his newly rented house in nearby Copiague after receiving what he said were telephoned threats for "you niggers" to get out. William Delgado, 34, a Caucasian, said he searchdd six months before finding the tiny, three-bedroom house in Suffolk County for $35 a month rent. He said shortly after he and his wife, Evelyn, and their daughters, Sheila, 14, and Lorraine, 10, had moved in, a. mysterious male voice began telephoning. There were 15 calls in six days, he said.

He said the caller told him the house would be burned down if he didn't leave the all-white neighborhood. Delgado said he would "rather move out than have my kids afraid," so he moved the family back to cramped quarters with the elder Delgado here. Police said they could take no action because there has been no "overt act" (V 'A ai-i. Iflo lltr.Wtf--"i1?l&1fciM aaMaaMawtfcjaaaBMs-aall it frn ill l'aTrt-sfrll rifiliat 'JlmkMk- At Governor's Travel counselors and editors from 17 states will get a glimpse of. Montgomery today as officials here play host to the group comprising the Alabama Travel Council's Fall Colortour.

The visitors will be guests of Gov. and Mrs. James Folsom for luncheon at the Mansion this noon. The afternoon program consists of a city-wide tour to include the State Chamber of Commerce home, the Capitol grounds and the Coliseum. Motel operators have set up their welcome and entertainment signs with a reception planned at Doby's to be followed by dinner at the Holiday Inn.

Colortour participants will be quartered overnight at St. Francis Hotel Courts, the Las Vegas and Green's Motor Lodge. From Montgomery the group will travel by buj to Point Cear GOOD REASON FOR FEELING HAPPY Right fielder Hank Bauer, pitcher Bob Turley and catcher Yogi Berra, left to right, share warm feelings in the dressing room yesterday immediately after the New York Yankees downed Milwaukee 3 to 2 to tie the World Series at three games each. Berra's third inning two-run homer and Bauer's bases-empty clout in the seventh gave the Yankees the win. Turley pitched four-hit ball, struck out eight and walked two.

(See World Series story on Page 2E.) AP Wirephote.

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