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1 bir's rm Orarf Smire Picfures of AH 33 Drivers in 500-Mile Race on Page 10 4 INDIANAPOLIS THE NEWS 4 500 ED770N CREEN FLAC Partly cloudy this after nbpn; fair tonight and tomor row; cooler tonight. Details on Page 2 Tie Greaf Hoojer Da7 Since 1869 "Mere Me SptnV of Me itW Is. There Is Liberty" II Cor. 3-77 I f- 1 91st YEAR MEIrose 8-2411 31 PAftrC 7 rtMTC 40erwi MONDAY EVENING, MAY 30, 1960 Vl-niJ delivered bv carrltr Mrn Z7 Imm i nwiimiMW. i mi.) i 6 Vets, 2 Rookies Given Chance to Win Repair Rushed, Expect y59 Winner to Start Hopeful that a "rain ending and gradual clearing' forecast will hold, tens of thousands of persons moved quickly into a soggy Speedway early today for the 44th running of the 500-Mile Race.

The crowd may hit 200,000 persons as 33 drivers in the fastest field in history go after a purse which could approach $350,000. FANFARE Mechanic and car builder A. J. Watson early today found a crack in the tubular framing on 1959 winner Rodger' Ward's No. 1 Leader Card Special.

Watson immediately began welding the break and told reporters he did not think it serious and that Ward would start on the outside of the front row as scheduled. Ward, one of three former winners in the field, qualified the car, a new one, at 145.560 mph on May 14, the first day of qualifications. By WAYNE FUSON, News Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY Today's 44th 500-Mile Race is being billed as the closest and the fastest in history. There is no clear-cut favorite. Any one of a half dozen veterans, plus one or two of the outstanding The weather was the No.

1 question early today, but hopes were high the race would get off on time at 11 a.m. The weatherman said rain should end this morning, with partly cloudy skies and a high in the low 70's this afternoon. It appeared wind could be a The sun broke in and out of the clouds a few times prior to 8 a.m. Crowds were packed 12 and 15 deep around the garage area, as mechanics made last minute adjustments on their cars and hauled spare tires to the pit area. The usual ankle deep litter of beer tans on Main in Speed way city was absent this year.

News staff member Horace Ketring reported. problem for the drivers. The early forecast had northwest winds at 17 mph, with gusts to 24 mph. j. IIBlllliSllSif a a crop of four rookies, may arrive in Victory Lane first.

EARLY TRAFFIC MOVES SMOOTHLY The 550-acre Speedway was PAPERS FLY, )KPlAAftU 'SCO TKue 1 SUCH CHAMPIOJ 5UCH ZwwAT WILL 96 "lOuH NEXT IN ALL THE 'j soggy from the all-night rain. Traffic on 1 6th, on George town, and on Main in Speed way city was moving into the track area smoothly and quickly. The 33 starters averaged a record 144.070 mph in qualifying. The old record was 143.445 by the '58 field. Rodger Ward, today driving the red, white and blue No.

1 Leader Card Special, owns the 500-mile record of 135.857 mph, established last year. Ward and the other two former winners in the field, The diehard race enthusiasts who spent all night in line to to put that car 33d. Daywalt had qualified the car 26th, so all those who qualified behind him were permitted to move up" one position. In an unprecedented move since Tony Hulman bought the Speedway at the end of World War II, officials opened the track for a short practice session at 6 a.m. yesterday.

Ten drivers took advantage of the tuneup period despite a heavy fog that almost blacked out the north curves. It was a real break for some mechanics who have had post-qualifying difficulties. But Hurtubise's record breaking car, which developed several ills since the trials, still wasn't running well. Hurtubise's chief Jimmy Bryan ('58) and Troy get into the track were an orderly group, police said. Rain may have slightly dampened their usual mood.

Mark L. Henderson, 21, Mt. Perry, told Indianapolis police a gang of boys beat him in the 3400 block of W. 16th. But police said they arrested Ruttman ('52), are among the favorites.

Others include Jim Rathmann, second last year for the third time; former two-time national champion Tony Bettenhausen, pole winner Eddie Sachs Johnny Thomson, the 59 tole winner. Jim Hurtubise, who set all- only one drunk in the Speed News Extras Go by 'Copter The News takes to the air today to bring 500-Mile Race spectators up-to-the minute information on the finish of the race. At about the same time the winner of the 44th 500-Mile Race pulls off the track, a helicopter will land in the Speedway infield with The News flash extra. The helicopter will come from the southeast and land in the grassy area inside the southwest turn. That edition of The News will be available to you within minutes after the winner has received the checkered flag.

In past years the service sometimes has been so fast that the helicopter, arrived at the track before the winner has pulled into the victory way area; only eight in the entire city. dianapolis Motor Speedway. The: starting position for his No. 1 Leader Card Special right side of the front row is viewed by some as the best place from which to start the The News Photo, Bob Doeppers The Man to Beat Rodger winner of last year's 500-Mile buckles the chin strap on his racing helmet be- Vore a final practice run at the In The inevitable Speedway rabbit appeared on the main time qualifying records- or A mechanic, Danny Oakes, and crew had worked until 5 a.m. getting the car back together after replacing a defective 149.056 for four laps and 149.601 for a single lap, ap straightaway at 6:55 a.m., and after eluding guards for several minutes, ran into a helmet held by Speedway guard John pears to be tne top rooKie Russ Threaten axle and installing a new en gine.

Hughes, 3501 Georgetown. threat. He will be driving the No. 56 violet and purple Travelon Trailer Special. Other rookies are Lloyd Ruby Track superintendent Clar- to Strike Bases in the No.

98 Agajanian ance eagle said the track would be dry well before race time. Pedestrian crossovers were closed early to enable maintenance crews to scrub mud off the oval, tracked there by the crowd. With Rockets Special, Wayne Weiler in the Indianapolis-owned No. 32 An-sted-Rotary Special, and Bud Tingelstad in the No. 16 Rob-bins Special.

Associated Press A crowd, which is expected I MOSCOW Defense Minister Rodion Malinov-sky declared today he has to hit 200,000 with clearing skies, started pouring into the Speedway at 5 a.m. Some fans have been in line for weeks, i i 1 I il 'I ordered Soviet rocket but the big crush of early forces to strike at the take birds came yesterday to watch the conclusion of the "500" Festival Open golf tournament Ex-Turk Official Commits Suicide By Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey Namik had been held at the war col- 1 off base of any foreign while they awaited the race. plane violating Soviet air space. Dean of the starters is Bet tenhausen, driving thet blue Marshal Malinovsky told a No. 2 Dowgard Special.

Tnis conference of Communist labor known as the lege along with Menderes. will be his 14th race. Jim Rathmann will be starting his evil genius" behind ousted ust rreaaenr ceiai nyv. 11th "500" and Duane Carter "shock workers" that this was a "lawful decision" because the foreign plane "might be his 10th. Bryan, Ruttman.

Gene Hartley and Thomson armed with a hydrogen bomb are in their eighth race. Ward Premier A a Menderes, 2orlu and about. 100 other committed suicide today. leading officials of their gov A brief communique from ernment. Ankara's martial law com- The country's new military mand said the 49-year-old ex- ruers started an interior minister "threw him- airIift carly today t0 move self out of a window of the thpm tn the isolated Marmara.

Premier Nikita S. Khrush has started eight previous Indianapolis classics. chev and other top leaders heard Malinovsky deliver his Four cars were wrecked in 4 RACE DAY SCHEDULE 5 a.m. Bomb signals opening of gates. 8:30 a.m.

Race cars rolled onto apron in front of pits. 9:30 a.m. Parade by Purdue University and state American Legion bands on main straightaway; four high school bands, Ben Davis of Indianapolis, Griffin of Springfield, Beaver Crossing of Beaver Crossing, and Mc-Kinley of Sebring, perform on the four turns. 10:15 a.m. "On the Banks of the Wabash," Purdue Band, 10:30 a.m.

Official photograph of cars, drivers, pit personnel. 1 0:35 a.m. "Star-Spangled Banner," Purdue band. 10:40 a.m. Taps, with U.S.

armed forces color guard. 10:49 a.m. "Back Home Again in Indiana," Dennis Morgan. Balloon spectacle. 10:52 a.m.

Command by Tony Hulman, "Gentle-men, start your engines." 10:54 Parade and pace laps led by Oldsmobile 98. 11 a.m. Start of race. Total purse is expected to exceed $300,000, with the winner receiving more than $100,000. Prize fund last year, $338,100.

Victory dinner tomorrow at 7 p.m. in Murat Temple's Egyptian hard-hitting speech, which he described as "not a threat, but the three-week practice session, but no driver was injured Turkish Army's war college Sea Island 0f yassr Ada, site following a nervous break- of a nava, base t0 foil any rescue attempt by diehard sup Reliable reports said Gedik nnrtor. nt rPnniec Prpmipr. a warning" to other countries seriously. Two drivers, Jerry It was obviously aimed at left a letter to his wife say- There were unconfirmed re.

later by Eddie Sachs, left, who won the pole position for the No. 6 Dean Van Lines Special with J46.592 mph. On the final qualifying day, another record was set by Jim Hurtubise. He pushed the No. 56 Travelon Trailer Special up to 1 49.056 rhph.

The News Photos, Bob Doeppers Faster and Faster im Rathmann (left) was the first, 'of three men to set new qualifying speed records this year. He drove the No. 4 Ken Paul Special an average of 146.371 mph on the opening day of time trials, but was beaten minutes Unser and Bob Cortner, were fatally injured in prerace practice last year, bringing the track's toll to 50 since it was ing, am leaving on a long that refugees from neigh. journey. I do not Deneve i unrm rnmmnKt rmmtrips.

boring Communist countries, allies of the United States in which are based such American aircraft as the U2 spy plane shot down deep in Soviet territory May 1. The Russian Defense Minis shall ever return. I embrace knnwn tn h(t slnnortPr. nf th(t opened in 1909. you with love." Menderes reeime.

had been There will be no shortage As interior minister the arrnA jrin th of relief drivers, if today's ter said Soviet rockets could deposed Menderes govern- weekend in nreraration. foP race warrants their use. There TODAY'S DEFINITION ment, Bedik directed the na- an atfpmnt tftrhrpriltA th. hasn't been a relief driver Quinn Has Heart Attack used in the race in three years. tional police and their brutal premier campaign to repress student hit a target higher than any airplane could fly.

"There is no plane with such a high ceiling as to be unreachable for our rockets," he BLONDi A creature who it usually mere expensive to tup-port in tpite of her light demonstrators in late April Among the veterans standing along the pit wall, helmet in and early May against the premier's strongram rule. asserted. Joseph L. Quinn safety director of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, is in fair condition at Methodist Hospital toddy after suffering a hand, will be Paul Russo, who has been in 14 races; Jack A source at the war college Malinovsky asserted the Soviet Army had "everything reported Gedik got up from his cot shortly after midnight, diverted the attention of an 4 i needed to strike a retaliatory blow at a satellite and at a leader no matter behind which ocean they were hiding." mild heart attack. The 55-year-old Speedway official was stricken near the pit area of the track yesterday.

Dr. Thomas A. Hanna, director of the Speedway medical staff, ordered Quinn to remain in bed for at least two days. This means Quinn is missing his first 500-Mile Race in 15 years. Sheriff Robert A.

replaced the ailing Quinn as traffic director for today's race. NEWS FEATURES Amusements IS Business News 26 Civil War Album 26 Constitution 27 Comics 24 Crossword 4 Editorials 8 Picture Page Radio and 23, 27 Sports 12-15 Star Gazer 24 Want Ads 27-33 Women's Features 20-22 '-1 Army cadet who was guarding him, and threw himself through a closed glass window to paved courtyard 4 stories You Csiii Phone Your Ads Today The News and The Star Want-Ad tele-phone operators will be on duty to receives ads today between 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Telephone ME 8-241 1 to place your Quick-Action Want Ads. It was obvious he was re Turner, Johnny Tolan, Bill Cheesbourg, Al Keller and Chuck Arnold.

For the second straight year Jim McWithey of Anderson was the slowest qualifier at 140.378. But he won't start last. A last-minute driver switch in the No. 23 Bryant Special, with Dempsey Wilson taking over for Jimmy Daywalt, who quit the caused officials ferring to the U.S. Midas satellite now being developed below.

Mandatory CAIRO (UPI) The Saudi Arabian government has issued an order forbidding, foreign women from appearing unveiled on the streets, the newspaper Al Gomhouria reported yesterday. He died instantly, the in for detection of rocket firings and to the U.S. Samos satellite formant a Since the armed forces over which is being developed for photo reconnaissance. 4 threw Menderes Friday, Gedik a 5,4.