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Serve Vineland Stores Budget Bargain Days, Thursday Thru Saturday Weather Forecast Occasional rain tonight, low 42-48 Thursday mild with possible thunder-showers, turning colder by night TIMES JOURNAL. CLASSIFIED ADS Can Fill Your Needs. PH. VI 7-5000 Inland South Jersey's Progressive Home Newspaper 11,894 Average Daily Circulation 11,356 Vineland, N. Wednesday, January 20, 1954 Established 1875 Five Centi agpjiaiM-- Stone stiraate 4 Chief D'Dppolito Files Libel Suit, Keeping Up With nil The Times Good Evening! It ee-Cent iron Dm '1 Asks lilt ocal Purpose Police Chief S.

Grill D'Ippolito has filed a $200,000 libel suit against the Vineland Times Publishing publishers of The TIMES JOURNAL, alleging that a news article on Aug. 6, 1953 "injured his good name, credit How Much Ilelp For Farmers? The middle-of-the-road rp-proach to the farm parity program in the United States is one that makes equally un and profession," brought him "into public disgrace and infamy," and held him up "to public hatred, contempt, ridi cule, aversion and disgrace In a complaint filed Jan. 13, 1954 The City Administration's promise to keep the local purpose tax rate at a minimum has resulted in a three-cent reduction, but the overall tax picture remains gloomy because of increasing County and Sohool budget demands. The local purpose tax rate drops from $2.10 to $2.07 in the estimated budget submitted by Mayor John C. Git-tone at last night's city council meeting.

Council will study the budget and either adopt it or revise it and pass it as its own. I in the Superior Court ot New Jer- happy some farmers who feel Law Division, Cumberland th( prvvprnmpnt is thpm and some county' the Vineland Plice official tnem and some ousinessmen asked $loO 00o for compensatory wno regal any mnu ui agri While the local tax rate dropped Lf Af fiV-Mn Uah'1 FirePoliceMeeting Source of Report Labeled Libelous The meeting referred to in the original news article cited by Police Chief D'Ippolito in his $200,000 Quit Senate Race MEYXER SWORN IN AS NEW JERSEY GOVE RNOR Rebort B. Meyner, left, first Democratic Governor to take the oath in 13 years in New Je rsey, is solemn during the swearing-in ceremony at Trenton, yesterday. From left are: Meyner; Senate President W. Steelman Mathis, Secretary of State Lloyd B.

Marsh; Chief Justice Arthur T. Vanderbilt; and outgoing Republican Governor Alfred E. DriscolL damages and another $100,000 for punitive damages, plus the cost of the suit. D'Ippolito said the "false and libelous statements" printed "willfully and maliciously" in the newspaper had caused him to suffer not only "mental anguish" but also "physical injuries as a result of said mental Notice of the suit was served on $1.40 to $1.55 this year and the school rate scheduled for introduction later this month is expected to increase from last year's $3.90 to an estimated $4.08. The overall tax rate, if the school budget estimate is adopted, will be $7.70, an elevation -of 30 cents from last year's $7.40.

Howard M. Down, business ad libel suit against the publishers of The Vineland TIMES JOURNAL Senator Robert C. Hendrick-son indicated today that he is in the race for re-election this year to stay, despite rumors to the contrary. In a telegram to the Times Journal today in Woodbury legislator "Any statement or rumor that I intend to retire from the Sen the defendants yesterday at the. Scalp is Cut in Fall Down Stairs was a meeting of the city fire Times journal office, 7 south Seventh st.

Signed by I. Grant Scott, Clerk of the Superior Court, it lists ministrator, had one hopeful note for taxpayers in District No. 1. Ceceilia P. Leuchter, Abraham M.

Tjcf VAnr in oHHitmn trt tVi Afl Si Solazzo, 35, of 1H0 east Park rate, taxpayers in the district paid received treatment in the ate to accept an appointment in either the judicial or executive Jubilant Democrats See Meyner Become Governor A group of jubilant Democrats from Vineland helped Gov. Robert B. Meyner become the first party standard bearer in more than a decade to take office in Trenton yesterday. The day which started out with Meyner's inauguration at noon at the War Memorial Building lasted all day and well into the night as they danced at the first Governor's, Ball in 16 years at the Trenton Armory. The Vineland Democrats as well Harry Adler, county executive as a number of party members committee chairman, from Bridge- an auvii uv t-cuia iui a.ui i 1 Newcomb Hospital emergency; movali bringing the total to branch of the government is police held on Aug.

5, 1953 in the Main Ave. Fire Hall. D'Ippolito was quoted the next day as having said: "When it comes to cooperation by people in letting firemen and police through in emergencies the population of this town stinks. But the police chief and 14 other police and fire officials who were present at the meeting took exception to the news article, and letters from D'Ippolito and the room last night after falling down This year, because of better con-j false and malicious. To me the culture subsidies with a jaundiced eye.

But right or wrong it's the middle of the road course proposed by President Eisenhower which the nation is likely to take in the next few years. The administration's latest farm proposals are analyzed in the following editorial reprinted from the Christian Science Monitor, in language that the person who is neither a fanner nor an expert in economics can understand: "As hearings open on the Eisenhower-Benson farm program the main issue should be clear. The program includes several plans, designed to meet the different needs of various crops. But the key question arises over what kind of price supports will be provided after January 1, 1955, for a few big crops. The choice is between rigid supports at 90 per cent of parity and flexible supports which might be lowered to a 'floor' of 75 per seat which I occupy in the Sen ate is as important as any poet oti.

nt us-; tractural commitments and a tamed a laceration of the scalp 000 surplus tne trash removal rate and an injury to his right shoul-j, be only 35 cent3i a 2i cent re- duction under last year. Admitted were: Catherine Ja- sinski, of 59 Howard Lorraine Down Pralses Budet Darr, 104 Bortle James H.I Down sai(l this morning "I think Scholefield, Newfield; Lucy Giaco-1 it's a good budget. Operating costs melli, 318 Mt. Vernon Alma evei7 department have been cut Oak the minimum and I'm sure this iun. it oiner oincia1S were puDiisne a from surrounding communities! Bass and Lena S.

Bass, partners, trading as Vineland Times Publishing Robert A. Spencer and Stanley Sloane as defendants. The "Sloane" referred to in the suit is a mis-spelling of Stanley Slome, the reporter who wrote the original story to which Dilppolito objected. Spencer, who was managing editor of the TIMES JOURNAL at the time of the publication of the news article In question on Aug. 6 of last year, was listed in the suit as "a He is at present on the news staff of the Louisville, Ky.

TIMES. Have 20 Days to Answer The defendants are directed to answer the suit within 20 days after the service of the summons. Attorney for the plaintiff, D'Ippolito, is Robert G. Howell, of in the government of the United States. It is the highest honor the people of New Jersey can bestow upon me as a citizen.

"I will not enter into any deals. I have not and will not permit a seat in the Senate of the United States to become subject of political barter. I trust that this statement will set at rest the minds of my constituents in respect to my already announced candidacy." ivianin, west ianais jonn i oiauu nuo. iuiijr, the following day, Aug. 7, in thejcheered the new governor's Also present were City Council-TIMES JOURNAL stating that shook his hand at the reception at' men Robert J.

Halpin and Joseph D'Ippolito had used the term to! the State House and later watched 1Moiso. Surrogate Hugo Feneli, de-describe the fire alarm system jmm dance with his 73-year-old feated Assembly candidate Chins and not the public. A news ar- mother. The Vinelanders formed Riley. Millville; fovmer Free-ticle published on page one on only a small part of the more than 'bolder Bruce A.

Garlock, Mr. and Aug. 7 reported D'Ippolito's ob-j 8,000 officials, representatives and'Ml'S- Oswald Stern, Mr. and Mrs. jections to the original story andinartv workers from all over theDom Neri, Joseph D.

Tuso, War- The general appropriations, Caffarelli, 20 south Valley Down explained, has been in Margaret Ferrarie, 73 Evelyn ave. creased from $1,285,756 last year The following were discharged William Powers 400 north: to $1,327,864 for this year. This Third Mrs. Anzelo Ponzetto. i represents an increase of $42,107.

called attention to the newspaper's tate that participated in the on- Artnur Tomasso, Joseph 621 Pear Miss Ruth Smith, 65 percent of this increase, long festivit'es. ueieruyeue, joraan u. Lippner, Mt. Vernon John Rvan. 204' tne Mayor siatemeni poims oui, Adult Evening School Leading the Vineland delegation lsn' mut and Axtel Nicholas Amelio.

soutlv is accounted for in two mandatory items over which the were Set), and Mrs. V. Howard -lauway- city has St(rts Registration Brldgeton. The complaint Is as follows: West Mrs. Biago Moschetti, 408 Almond Raymond Creamer, control.

Auar.uc county Democrats included Lester Armato, Andrew and feature page on which the letter from the 14 fire and police officials was printed. After D'Ippolito demanded a further retraction, however, the TIMES JOURNAL published another news article on Aug. 24 which quoted A. M. Bass, publisher, as saying: Sharp.

Sen. Sharp was a member of the Inaugural Committee and Mrs. Sharp, a national executive 4 Ewan Zelmer Banks R.F.D. 1, Elmer; Isadore Amari, The first is an increase of $13 Spring term of the Vineland 800 for the police and fire depart- ahuh --n Grill D'Ippolito, residing at No. 700 South Sixth Street, in the City of Vineland, County of Cumberland and State of New Jersey, 204 Valley Hammon ton; Pension Fund.

City firemen: w.h a nnri wAaAv Karen nana ir-o-u! a M0.naav. 8 and Wednesday. and now included Peter Levari and Frederick Muz-zarelli, of Buena Vista. Among Gloucester County representatives were Louis Molia. committeewornan, was vice chairman of the Inaugural Ball Committee.

policemen are lft at Vi. vrsi, cV Lorito east Arbor An says: "1. The plaintiff on or about Au l118' and ctinue for a period or $13,800 represents a state deficit Uq Weeks. tonio Ruiz, west Oak Mrs. Sen.

and Mrs. Sharp were hosts Mis Jeiie LaPorta, of Williams cent if surpluses mounted. "The President and the Secretary of Agriculture after consulting thousands of farm leaders and organizations are recommending flexible supports. They wish to move gently toward a free market. To go all the way toward a "Chief D'Ippolito has requested a further retraction, and we are glad to comply with his request.

Mary Ann Ambrose, 629 Pear payment. In the past the pension town, state executive committee-woman, and Ralph Fair, of Mrs. Pedro Torres and baby boy gust 5th, 1953 and for a long time prior thereto, as well as ever sitice, has been the Chief of Police of the City of Vineland, County of The intent of The Times Journal iorres, mst ave. and Elmer rd. to small dinner parties after the noon ceremonies and again in the evening before the Ball.

Present during the inauguration ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. was not to harm D'Ippolito but Courses being offered on Mondays are advanced typing, painting and drawing, highlights of American literature, advanced cooking1 (six weeks) and poultry husbandry. Wednesday evening plans were municipally controlled and Vineland operated in the black. The state which has assumed control of all pension plans operates in the red.

Cumberland and Sfcte of New Jer rather only to aid both the police New York Egg Prices (Continue- on page 3) Truck Leaves Alley, Hits Passing Auto tree marKet WOUia De to aropi -2. The defamatory statements. Second mandatory Item Is the classes will include: Dhotosranhv government price fixing en- hereinafter alleged, purportedlyj URXER-BARRY CO. inclusion of an added $13,000 in for beginners; refresher stenoer- tirelv. This nronosal is noth- arose out of n(J re'ated t0 Plain: NEW YORK (Special) Today's A Philadelphia truck driver yes the "reserved for uncollected; raphy; advanced bookeeping, 1 wholesale egg market was steady Hand to be A Candidate For 5th Term in Congress terday morning reportedly backed his vehicle into an automobile driv 10 nrm witn receipts lighter.

Demand for browns particularly ac ing like so drastic, it simply begins to remove the high price guarantees which are fostering surpluses. "No one should pretend that this tive. tiff's work in his capacity as said Chief of Police. "3. The defendants, Cecelia P.

Leuchter, Abraham M. Bass and Lena S. Bass, partners trading as Vineland Times Publishing Company (hereinafter referred to as 'the partnership') are the publish- taxes- uem over last year idioms and expressions, 920. The state law requires that beginner's typing and sewing, the city set aside 10 percent of Enrollment in the tvping and the anticipated taxes to be col- bookkeeping classes will be lim-lected for school and county Registrations may be made poses. Since the county and school at the school administration build-budgets will need an additional, jng, south Seventh btween 9 (Photo on Page 5) A.M.

and 4 P.M. or by mail. WASHINGTON Congressman Nearby whites: Extra-fancy neavyweignts 541., mediums 51, pullets 47. Browns: Extra-fancy. en by a Vineland woman on north East blvd.

between Wood st. and Landis according to police. The truck driver, Pasquale Ren-zi, of 751 south Randolph Philadelphia, told police he was backing into an alley in the rear of a diner when he said he heard a taxicab horn sound. He said he pulled his truck for itmy not causfe difficulties for some fermers. If prices fall off a bit, If" llje newspaper known as mt.

i a tr cite liicmuu uu-a T. Millet Hand today issued a brief statement formally announcing his candidacy for re-election to the House of Representatives. The Congressman said: "To the people of Atlantic, Cumberland and Cape May Counties, I respectfully submit to you my candidacy for re-election to Con- wia reuueeu. rveii we newspaper is circulated extensively in the southern portion the State of New Jersey. "4.

The defendant, Robert A. mechanized ranches which can produce wheat at half the support price won't like it. And for mar- ward and struck a car operated Bruno Melini Named to Vacant Freeholder Post neavyweignts 53, mediums 51, pullets 47. U.S.D.A. NEW YORK OP) USD A Wholesale egg prices were steady to firm today.

Receipts 16,405. Nearby: Whites: Top quality (48-50 lbs) 54-56; mediums 50V2-51; smalls 46-47. Browns: Top quality (48-50 lbs) 53-54; mediums smalls 46-47. Spencer, at all times mentioned by Mrs. Vera Lipman, 40, of north Brewster which was proceeding north on the boulevard.

There ginal producers it will mean a lossjhe'ein the proof.reader of thejgress. "You are fully familiar with my or shift to some pther crop, was no damage to the truck, but the Lipman vehicle was damaged on the right front. Vineland Times Journal and, as such, was the agent, servant or employee of the partnership in relation to the matters and things herein set forth. "5. The defendant, Stanley "Here is the political dynamite in the proposal.

Most of the farm-state politicians figure that the majority of farmers would prefer to have the government provide a Bruno Melini, Vineland businessman and long-time political figure in the western portion of Atlantic county, was sworn in this afternoon as the new county Freeholder for the Borough of Buena, Buena Vista Township and Fol-som Borough. James Boyd, clerk of the Atlantic County Board of Freehold Fvn (f it mpans Sloane, at all times mentioned stimulating more surpluses which jhcrein was a newspaper reporter mLm.nt will for the Vineland Times Journal, Committee Meets to Select 1953's Outstanding Citizen The committee to select Vine-dinner on Thursday, Mar. 25. at buy. Even if it entails acreage and, as such, was the agent, servant or employee of the partnership.

"6. On or about August 6, 1953, ers, administered the oath to legislative record and with the quality of service I have tried to give to all, without partisan bias or prejudice. If my work for you has met with your approval, I will deeply appreciate your continued friendship and support." Hand added that he was happy to say that William A. Blair, of Mays Landing, long-time County Clerk of Atlantic county, again would be his campaign manager. The formal appointment of Blair for this purpose will be made during the week, and nominating petitions will be immediately circulated.

The Congressman said that he was definitely not a candidate for the Senate or for any other office or appointment. Melini at 1 P.M. today at the land's outstanding citizen for the the North Italy Association Hall, annual Merit Award presented by Nominations for candidates by the defendants falsely and malic- Guarantee Trust Building in Atlantic City. the Chamber of aommerce held its, letter are solicited from the public, initial meeting last night at the C. These letters should contain infor- quotas which by federal fiat force a farmer to shift part of his acreage to other crops.

Even if most of this disguised subsidy goes in wheat, for instance, to the big farmers who raise 85 per cent of the crop and need no price prop. "We can hear immediate objections to the word Well, 'featherbedding' is widely The new freeholder will complete of C. I mation concerning the nominee and the final year of the unexpired uusly wrote and published, or caused to be written and published, in the Vineland Times Journal libelous and defamatory state-ments concerning the plaintiff. The said publication was reported by the defendant, Stanley Sloane, Eldon J. Wainwright is chairman; should be consistent with the rules i.

governing the award as 'listed be three-year term of Samuel Mas-trangelo, Atlantic County Under-sheriff, who resigned his freeholder low: REP. T. MILLET HAXD tions Committee, on which I think I can be of some real service in our program for reducing governmental extravagance and excessive taxation. I think we are going to be able to show some real results this year and even better results during the remainder of President of the committee which also comprises Mrs. Samuel Blom, Dr.

James J. Black, Miss Medea Ferraris, Mrs. Catherine Cavagnaro, Lewis J. Hadsell and Del Brandt. 1.

The president of any group" is post several weeks ago. Melini was not eligible to the award on the appointed with the unanimous con-' used to describe artificial arrange-1 and was originaly written by him ments to support wages. It refers The said publication was proof basis of performance of that or-! sent of the officials of the three "I am entirely happy with by read and revised by the defendant, W. to made work or payment or The award will be announced at i ganizatton. municipalities which he wiU repre- Robert A.

Spencer. The said pub- South Jersey constituency and my workers under union rules when the annual Chamber of Commerce 2. Leadership should be recog- sent. duties on the House Appropria-1 Eisenhower's administration." (Continued on Page 2) nized and service involved must With 14 years of experience in been performed during the nubile nffirp. dunne- whirh tim hp VTaay tlii'aM Via Vtittl r.i me anam sprveQ as cnairman or me xsuena BRUXO MELINI tive interest in sports and community recreation.

He is the sponsor of the well-known Melini Goodyear baseball team. Son of Mrs. Matilda Melini, of Oak Vineland, and the late Carlo Melini, the new freeholder Is consideration may be given for ac, vista Township Committee in ad-. tivities in previous years. dition to his present position as I 3.

The basis for the award is un-', Council President in the Borough usual service in a single field but 0f Buena. a post he has held since consideration must also be given toj the Council's organization in 1949. leadership in other activities. Melini said today he feels "well i 4. Individual recognition will nonqualified" for his new public task, be given to persons for service in fee Verv confident in accept-some branch of government.

though entirely voluntary; Such frepholder," he declared, "and I a resident of the Buena service is recognized by other, ghaii provide the same quality of "ea-. PrTnz means. representation and sen-ice to my! h's fe nd I 5. No person is too humble or i as did my predecessor, too obscure to be iven the award, o. i at Vineland High School, while his there is no work to be performed.

No one doubts that the farmer does the work often very hard work to produce his crops. But If the crop is not used it is 'made' work, paid for by government subsidy out of taxes. "We understand that this may not be a very soft featherbed. Indeed, many a farmer has a bitter struggle even with such support. But except on an emergency basis to insure adequate food in wartime or to aid a shift to production which is needed and will pay better such a system can never be justified.

"It la true also that 90 per cent supports do not look like a very high featherbed. But measured by the yardstick of supply and demand it is high. When Americans are storing vast surpluses at considerable cost and depreciation, then BO per cent of parity is high. When many crops were selling well above parity consumers had no subsidy to help them buy. Parity should not be a one-way street.

Moreover, where costs of production have been greatly lowered parity' can be a misnomer. but the service involved must be i t. tv. -f i f- -4 mmm- mrmA -f Ml i ft -ri such that it influenced greatly the coated bv Mastranges rigna-l ade at the Cleary Junior High success of an activity definitely af-: tion Mplin, will be assigned to the Scho1- fecting the welfare of the commu- Lame committees as the former! nity. freeholder.

He will serve on the Card Party. So, Vineland Fire Co. 6. Outstanding generosity to-iimportant roadg buildings and Ladies Auxiliary Fire Hall, Thurs-wards an institution or program: fln committees. Melini has had! day, Jan.

21, 8 P. M. (Adv) experience in the maintenance of bearing directly on the Community welfare or development may be a basis for the award. 7. Awards must be made without Continued on Page 2 roads, for he is a member or me Buena Borough road committee.

He is also chairman of that municipality's Board of Health. Melini's activities include an ac- CLEARANCE SALE WINTER COATS SHORTIES Far Below Advertised Price Shapiro's Factory Outlet, 6th Montrose Sts. Ope.0 10:30 to 5:30 Temperature Report if V'-" hit "The farmer has special prob-j lems. He has far more difficulty In, controlling production to maintain, stable prices than do many produc-; ers. But rigid price supports have not made for stability in the mar-.

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Times Journal. Moon risea 6:59 P. M. Seta 8:05 A. XI.

Eldon J. Wainwright, committee chairmanf M. Murray Sternberg, executive secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, and advisor to the grpup; Lewis J. Hadsell and Dr. James J.

Black. Miss Medea Ferraris, a committee member, was unable to at-' tend the initial meeting. The -committee invites nominations by letter from the public. (Times Journal photo) ket. "The farmer should have sure protection from extreme price drops.

But a floor at 75 per cent of parity would provide that and at the same lime preserve some advantages of a free market. The choice on price supports is basic-ally one between more or less freedom," BEGINNING THEIR TASK Members of the merit award committee who will select Vineland's outstanding citizen for 1953 have begun deliberations which wil terminate In the announcement the winner at the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner, March 20, at the North Italy Association Hall. Seen clockwise around the table at C. qf C. headquarters are Del Brandt, of the Times Journal; Mrs.

Samuel Blom, Mrs. Catherine Tractor Semi-Trailer drivers wanted for night work. Must have experience. App" Marshall Service, Kewfield. (Adv).