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WEATHER, Oar, cool tonight; Tuesduy, a little warmer. TEMPERATURE. At 7 a.m. 80; low last night, 50; rainfall. .04 Inches; for 24 hours up to 8 p.m.

yesterday: high, 74; low, 89. THE SALISBURY TIMES Delmuvva's Larycst Daily Newspaper HOME EDITION VOL.40 NO. 257 PHONE PI 9-7171 SALISBURY, MARYLLANI), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1963 rh. 30 PAGES on. 7C 42c ST'li; By Two Men Held For Questioning In Birmingham Church Bombing BIRMINGHAM, Ala.

(AP) white men were placed in the questioning. He also declined to definitely link them with the blast at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Sept. IS in which four President Kennedy dispatched former Army secretary Kenneth Royall and former Army football coach Earl Blaik to Birmingham to help soothe the troubled racial waters. The emissaries conferred with leaders of both races last week and planned to return for further talks today. Birmingham's racial situation was further clouded over the weekend when two prominent Negro leaders millionaire A.

G. Gaston and attorney Arthur D. Shores took issue with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. over King's threat of renewed demonstrations.

It was reported that a confer, ence was scheduled today between the two factions. The city has had more than 40 bombings since World War II, but the one which nearly destroyed the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church was the worst. About 20 persons were injured in the blast, which inflicted more than $44,000 in damage to the church and damaged nearby cars and buildings. The church bombing almost sparked a riot. Sporadic outbursts of violence continued through the day and night.

Two young Negroes were shot to death one by police officers and the other as he was riding a bicycle. Two white youths are free on $10,000 bonds in the death of the second Negro. the office of Gov, George C. Wallace. The governor's office said in a statement that "arrests were imminent" in the church bombing in which the Negro girls were killed.

Later, a statement from the governor's office said only that two persons were taken into custody in connection with the Birmingham bombings. It did not specify the church blast. Lingo said the men were being questioned and would be transferred to Jefferson (Birmingham) County Jail. He would not defi-nately link them with the church explosion, and said no formal charges had been filed. city jail early today for further investigation into the series of bombings that have rocked this racially-troubled city for several years.

Col. Al Lingo, head of the State Highway Patrol, said others picked up in the intensified investigation have been released. He declined to say how many others had been questioned. Night Warden L. A.

Holcomb identified the two being held as R. E. Chambliss and Charles Ca-gle, both of Birmingham. Both appeared to be in their late 30's. Lingo would give no information on the men, nor on results of Ben Bella Forces Move To GENERAL LANDING SPOT.

Gen. Maxwell I). Taylor, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hops out of U.S. helicopter on arriving Sunday at command post near Ben Cat, South Viet Nam. lie came to get briefed about recent operations in that area which is infested with Communist Viet Cong guerrillas.

At left is Gunner Sgt. L. Burns of New York of the U.S. 118th Airmobile Company stationed in Bien Iloa, South Viet Nam. Berber Revolt M'Namara Delays Return To U.S.

'A Censorship In S. Viet Nam News Is Hit Bv STANLEY MEISI.ER WASHINGTON (AP) A congressional subcommitee today accused the State Department of "hiding the facts from the American public" by restricting newsmen in South Viet Nam. The criticism came from the House subcommittee on information, headed by Rep. John E. Moss, D-Calif.

"In recent weeks," a report by the subcommittee said, "the American public has been sur-(See NEWS, Page 16) TIZI OUZOU, Algeria (AP) Troops loyal to President Ahmed Ben Bella entered the Kabylie mountain town of Tizi Ouzou to day to stem a revolt of Berber units. Col. Mohand Ou El Hadj, removed by Ben Bella from command of the 7th military region, left Tizi Ouzou with his staff and some troops. Algerian army officers said the Wheat For Russia Left To Kennedy Ey MARTHA COLE WASHINGTON (AP)-The big question of whether to permit the sale of wheat to the Soviet Union lies in the decision basket for President Kennedy, returning to his White House desk today. Some high officials expect him to say yes.

The Russians have made no formal request to this country. But Soviet negotiators have been talking in Ottawa of deals for American grain. One report men tioned three million tons at $250 million. Administration officials sounded out Congress last week on feelings (See WHEAT, Page 16) ingham, as he held two men for questioning in connection with recent bombings in Birmingham. (AP Wirephoto) HOLDS SUSPECTS.

Col. Al LinKo (white shirt), commander of Alabama State Troopers, talks with reporters at trooper station in IJirm- the Communist-infested 3rd Corps area of central Viet Nam. Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor, chairman of the U.S.

Joint Chiefs of Staff, made the trip. The American visitors last week spent three days in arduous inspections of the three other corps areas. The secretary will report to Kennedy on the progress of the war against Viet Cong guerrillas and the effect, if any, on the war of the bitter controversy between the Buddhists and President Ngo Dinh Diem regime. McNamara had his first meet-(See VIET NAM, Page 16) this plan, which Is linked to the Germany-Berlin issue. Meanwhile, U.S.

sources believe thore is room for secondary U.S.Soviet deals on maters of mutual interest. By ROY ESSOYAN SAIGON, South Viet Nam (AP) Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara today postponed his departure for Washington for 24 hours. McNamara had planned to leave Saigon later today after one-werk inspection tour of South Viet Nam for President Kennedy. A spokesman said the secretary was delaying his departure until Tuesday to give himself more time to work here on his top secret report for the White House.

McNamara also passed up the last battle area field trip arranged for him, hour visit today to peared just as well that Gromyko did not press another Soviet proposalfor a nonaggression pact between the NATO and W'arsaw military blocs. The Western allies have not agreed what to do about Out Soon Guard May Be Moved 80 Per Rusk-Gromyko Session Could Be Productive Cent Turnout In Cambridge Vote young Negro girls were killed. The two men arrived at the city jail the same one where some 2,400 Negro demonstrators were held last spring in a highway patrol car with two troopers. Dressed in sport shirts and slacks, they covered their faces as they were led into the jail Although the investigation into the bombings there have been at least 40 had been intensified since the church explosion, these were the first arrests. A tip-off that they were coming came Sun day night in Montgomery from Check dissident units set up roadblocks east and south of Tizi Ouzou but did not interfere seriously with the movement of government con voys.

Government troops closed all exits from Tizi Ouzou, 70 miles east of Algiers, and searched all cars and motorists leaving the area. Armored troop carriers mounting machine guns were parked in the city. The troop commander, who de clined to give his name, told newsmen, "for the time being, everything is calm. We receive orders directly from Algiers." Ou El Had commanded some 8,000 to 10,000 men, most of whom served under his orders during the war for independence. Government officers said a part of this force is forming guerrilla units in the steep Kabylie ranges.

The government officers described the movement as a putsch and said the situation was seri ous. Unconfirmed reports said De fense Minister Col. Houari Bou-meddienne was cancelling his de parture for Moscow scheduled for tonight. Ben Bella took personal com mand of the Defense Ministry with the departure for Moscow of Defense Minister Col. Houari Bou meddienne, considereda strong man in the government Previous reports said Boumed- dienne was canceling the trip which was set up to work out de tails of a 50 billion franc ($100 million) loan from the Soviet Union.

Berbers in the Kabylia area took to the streets Sunday shout ing, "Down with Ben Bella! Meanwhile an underground group calling itself the front of Socialist forces (FFS) proclaimed all-out war on Ben Bella one-man rule, The crisis erupted two weeks after Ben Bella's unopposed elec tion as president and raised seri ous doubt that the would leave for New York next week as planned. He wants to appeal per sonally to the United Nations for a massive U.N. program to Iree Portugal's African colonies and South Africa from white domina tion. 2,700 Seek 1,300 Jobs Al Jell-o DOVER-Job applications pouring in for work at the Gen eral Foods Jcll-0 plant which will begin production here later this fall. The firm has received 2,700 applications from which to hire 1,300 full-time employes.

Hiring of local people in sig nificant numbers isn't expected to start until later this year Varnum Ludington, operations manager said. The Dover plant will consoli date operations now being carried out at three other plants else where. Driver Charged After Quantico Road Wreck William Washington, 47, of a labor camp on Quantico Road, was treated at Peninsula General Hospital about 8:35 pm. yester day for cuts and bruises suffered when the car he was driving hit a center island in the Quantico Road, Just west of Salis bury, ran acrbss a ditch and hit utility pole. Maryland State Police said Washington was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving.

His car had about $300 damages, police said. Open Tonlglit-'Trlcketcfr" Young Styles Culvers, Delmar-adv. FBI Calls On Browder: It's A Friendly Visit CAMBRIDGE Cambridge vot ers go to the polls Tuesday to cide whether the rstaurants and hotels in this town of 12,000 should be required to serve Negroes. They will be voting on an equal public accommodations city charter amendment passed by the city council after weeks of racial demonstrations and violence that ended in July with six persons wounded by gunfire. Gov.

Tawes called in the National Guard then to maintain order. About 400 Guardsmen are now on duly here, although Brig. Gen. George Gelston, commander of the Guard here, said Sunday night he would recommend to Gov. Tawes that the Guard be removed this weekend if the amendment is passed and if all is peacoful in Cambridge the re-mainer of the week.

if. Ship Aground Is Pulled Free The Ice Pearl, Norwegian re- narrow and the pilot hauled too Forecast matter on which no vote is required. CNAC, which led the racial protests this summer, issued a statement last week urging Negroes to boycott the referendum. Equality is "our constitutional right," the statement said. "Free dom is our constitutional right.

Constitutional rights cannot be given or taken away at the polls." Other Negroes in town disagree. A Negro voting committee has been organized to get support for the amendment. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is supporting the amendment. Mayor Calvin W. Mowbray made an appeal on television Sunday night in support of the amendment, Citing economic examples from other cities where racial troubles continue, Mowbray pre- (See CAMBRIDGE, Page 16) Letter Carrier Accused Of Embezzling A Salisbury letter carrier Ij awaiting action of federal court after posting $500 bond on a charge of embezzling mail.

Marvin B. Gordy, 210 E. Isabella was arraigned on the charge Thursday before U.S. Com missioner John B. Robins in Salisbury.

According to the bill of com plaint filed with Commissioner Robins, Gordy was seen taking a letter from the mail pouch used by another letter carrier in the postoffice about 8 a.m., Thursday. Postal authorities questioned Gordy about 3 p.m. that day and during the questioning, he told them where to find the letter In a trash can near the Wicomico Hotel. On examination, the letter was found to contain a check for $45 which was being sent back from a Salisbury bank to a local serv ice station operator, marked "Unable to locate." Gordy said that he had written the check, according to the bill of complaint. Coin-Operated Drycleaning Star 600 N.

Salis. By LEWIS GCLICK UNITED NATIONS, N.Y. (AP) U.S. diplomats believe a meeting Wednesday night between Sec- rotary of State Dean Rusk and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei A. Gromyko is the best bet among forthcoming talks for developing new accords between Washington and Moscow.

Rusk had a breakfast date with British Foreien Secretary Lord Home this morning. The two join Gromvko tonicht at a dinner be- Inc given by U.N. Secretary-Gen eral Thant. It was described us a social affair to be attended by quite a few of the foreign led ers here for the General Assembly cession. Rusk's private appointment with Gromyko was for dinner Wednes day at the headquarters of the Soviet mission to the u.N.

U.S. sources said Rusk may ex plore a considerable variety of U.S.-Sovict projects, ranging from a consular agreement to cooperating in outer space. This week's talks, which will in clude a Home-Gromyko lunch Tuesday, were about all that emerged from a meeting of the three ministers Saturday. The parley-first high- level East-West session since the Aua. 5 sinning of the limited nu clear test-ban treaty was de scribed as cordial but unproduc tive of any agreement of sub stance.

Gromyko was said to have talked about general, complete disarmament philosophically with out giving enough details on the Soviet proposal for an exenange of observers for the, Western min isters to judge whether it would be acceptable. The observers would guard against surprise attack, For Rusk and Home, it ap- In Today's Times Amusements 13 Ann Landers 2 Bridge 17 Classified Ads 18-19-20 Comics 21 Crossword Puzzle 20 Deaths-Funerals 16 Drew Pearson 8 Editorial Page 6 Local Happenings 9 Market Reports 16 Polly's Pointers 22 Sports Pages 12-13-14 Television The Doctor Says Wonders of Universe 7 U.S. Alty. Gen. Robert F.

Ken nedy entered the negotiations be tween city officials and local Negro leaders which resulted in an agreement to end demonstrations in return for racial reforms, including the amendment. It was petitioned to Tuesday's referendum by signatures of 1,272 of the town's voters. Door-to-door, telephone and letter campaigns by both whites and Negroes on both sides of the question are expected to bring a turnout of 80 per cent of the city's 5,200 registered voters. Some 1,500 voters are Negroes. The sale of alcoholic beverages the city is forbidden during the 12 hours the polls will be open.

Mrs. Gloria Richardson, Negro chairman of the Cambridge Non-Violent Action Committee (CNAC) said the referendum concerns a close to the black beacon No. 17. If you run too close to either side of the channel you're likely to run agrond on one side in mud flats and on the other side in hard ground." Capt. Webster said he has seen Today, the ship is being unloaded and trucks are hauling the tuna to Dulany Foods Inc.

where it will be canned. Toddville Man Killed By Iree TODDVILLE, Md. (AP) A 54- year-old Dorchester County man was killed today, police said, when tree fell on him. Police said the victim, Carlton Windsor, was cutting trees for pilings when the accident hap pened. Windsor's body was freed by a companion, Carroll load, College Park (Westvaco) Weather proof disposable paper Garbage Trash Receptacles for school institution, community health dollars savings yours from Larry Franks Sales, 105 Camden St.

Salisbury 749-3UC8-adv. By CHARLES WEST YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) Two FBI agents called on a gray-haired, grandfatherly man recently, a trim little man few persons would notice in casual passing. For two hours they explored his opinions on the background and importance of the Red Chinese Soviet conflict. They took with them his written analysis of the ideological struggle between Red China and The Soviet Union.

"It was the first friendly contact I ever had with the FBI," said Earl Browder, 72, whose contacts with the FBI have been many. To millions of Americans, Brow- der's name is synonymous with the U. S. Communist party. He joined the party shortly after its formation and guided it for 15 years through the peak of its pop ularity in this country, the 1930 s.

The late Soviet Premier Josef Stalin ordered Browder's ouster as general secretary, the position of power, in 1945 for "revisionism." Expulsion from the party followed. Revisionism or "Browder- ism, as it came to be known internally consisted of advocat ing coexistence. Browder argued that neither armed conflict nor cold war was inevitable. He re jected the basic dogma that Com munism must destroy capitalism before the world can know peace and social progress. 'Khrushchev occupies today a position on the big issues in the world that I occupied in 1945," Browder ssid in an interview.

"When the Chinese accuse him of revisionism they are merely echoing and elaborating the argu ments used against me when I was thrown out of the movement. "They did me a favor when they kicked me out. I have no hard feelings at all. I dclileratcly provoked it." Now a caustic cn'ic of commu nism, Browder characterized the (See BROWDER, Page 16) frigerator ship loaded with tuna fish from Port of Spain, Trinidad, is In port here today after running aground at the mouth of the Wicomico River near Mt. Vernon.

The Coast Guard at Crisficld received the call at 5:45 p.m. Saturday to go to the aid of the 215-foot long vessel and by 7:45 p.m. the Ice Pearl was afloat. Chief Edward Howard, skipper of the 82-foot Coast Guard cutter, which went to the rescue, said it required only about 15 minutes to float the Norwegian vessel back in the channel on high tide. Ironically, the ship went aground practically in front of the home of Capt.

Mason B. Webster, river pilot, who has piloted the big ship up the Wicomico River many times. But this time Capt. Webster wasn't at the helm because ne is recuperating from an illness. 'I saw her go aground at half tide and I felt sure what had happened," he said.

"It's an easy thing to do unless you have local experience." He said a bay pilot from Nor folk was bringing the ship up the river. "The channel there Is am 'kiii a nil iiMi in" 'Til il-miiM THEN AND NOW. Here are two studies of Earl ISrnwder, once Communist Party lender in the United States and now a caustic critic of the movement. The top photo shows him speaking in when the party was at the peak of its popularity. At bottom he relaxes in retirement in his Yonkers, Iv'.

home. (Al Wirephoto).

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