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The Times Explores One Of The State's Burning issues! First Of A Series Of Stories On Page 13 Today E5oods Dm IFloriidla's Future? INSIDE THE TIMES Sues uut I Page. Page Alsop 6 Merry-Go-Round Bridge 15 National 2-3 if'lansified 18-23 i Obituaries 14 lOomic lljothman fi i'Vossword lSIRadio 11 8 Society 1S-17 r.ttters Sports 8-10 I'-ocHl 13 Theatre 15 Tir nr rto rtiiT lint irvi TIMES COMIC SECTION VOL. 68. NO. 333 COMPLETE ASSOCLAIfcD PRESS, ASSOCIATED PRESS FEATURES LIMITED PRESi AND INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE ST.

PETERSBURG, FLORIDA, MONDAY, JUNE 30, 1952 ASSOCIATED PRESS WIREPHOTOS PRE5S TELEPHOTOS TWENTY FOUR PAGES FIVE CENTS To 1 mUm OOOoooh! Cool At Last! Leeidleirs CJ C1 ft ymt J1 -t-r igy'tl''tm mMmfi m' Urged Tok UirofflDyinrD Gen. MacArthur May Be Taff's Running Mate WASHINGTON (TP) Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio said last night a Republican slate with himself for President and Gen. Douglas MacArthur as his running mate "certainly would be quite a ticket." Taft, a top contender for the GOP presidential nomination, said it would be "entirely up to Gen. MacArthur" to decide whether he French Premier Intends To Seek European Unity By EDWARD M.

KORREY PARIS (UP) Premier Antoine Pinay of France disclosed yesterday he intends to press for European unity because he is convinced it is "an even more certain way of saving peace than the formation of any army, however strong that army may be." Pinay underlined his faith in the "European idea" and his complete Plh3 From plhoth LTDQJO He's Disappointed increased Domestic Output Called For WASHINGTON (UP) A Congressional atomic subcommittee warned the nation's top military leaders yesterday they will be held responsible if the United States ever is plunged into war without enough atomic weapons. agreeement with Gen. Dwight Eisenhower on the need to have wants to run with the Ohioan. "I don't know whether he would accept or not," Taft said. IT WAS TAFT'S strongest statement to date indicating the way his thoughts may be running re It said that any halt in ura- a European Constituent Assembly soon in the first exclusive interview the Premier has given since taking office last March.

IN THE CONVERSATION in his If) private office in the Matignon, official rseidence of France's premiers, Pinay did not suggest With the temperature 104 in the shade, Johnny and Jackie find White's Creek is the coolest spot in their neighborhood at Nashville, Tenn. Johnny, content to cool off slowly, seems a trifle em-' barrassed as Jackie shoots the works and howls his delight. The four months old puppies are owned by Marvin Stafford, Nashville. AP WIREPHOTO that Europe should not rearm. Rather he reflected the growing the Joint Congressional Atomic Energy Committee which investigated whether the atomic raw materials program is "going forward with sufficient vigor and speed." The report, which was frequently censored to eliminate material bearing on national security, urged the Atomic Energy Commission to "rapidly and substantially" increase production of uranium and thorium at home and to speed procurement of the vital materials from abroad.

nium imports would be a "most serious threat" to atomic production and urged immediate expansion of domestic supply sources. But it said there is no supply "bottleneck" now requiring a go-slow attitude toward atomic weapons. The subcommittee specifically recommended an "expeditious large-scale production program" for recovering uranium as a by-product of the phosphate fertilizer industry in Florida and other phosphite regions. uneasiness of West Europe's lead garding a vice-presidential candidate, if he wins top place on the ticket. Taft said, however, that he would be willing to accept any running mate.

MacArthur has made it clear he favors Taft over Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, a front runner with Taft for the Republican nomination. Taft noted, on the program, that MacArthur and retired Lt. Gen. Albert C.

Wedemeyer are supporting him for the nomination. He made the statement when he was asked where he was getting military advice on which he POLITICAL ROUNDUP ing statesmen that rearmament alone would not suffice and that a still more certain hope for stability economic and social as well as military and political -must be offered to the people of To Start Ail-Out Dewey I the old world. "If war should come som years! "CONSIDERING THE possibil-hence and if the United States did ity that foreign ore sources may not then possess as many atomic cut off, considering the inabil-weapons relative to other types of ity of our own country to control armament as would have been. the timetable and intentions of a Cam senhowe paign For Ei desirable," it added, "there could 'potential enemy, and considering be no valid exoneration of eitherjthe possibility that our military the military or higher authority in; will continue to revise upward In denouncing war as the worst possible scourge, he indicated it was this ever more apparent uneasiness in Europe w-hich was behind the French wish for still another try at reaching agreement with the Russians in a four-power parley. PINAY RECOGNIZES that the European Assembly and the intermediate steps leading to what based his views regarding the issues in that field.

He replied he had met the other day with "about eight generals and three or four admirals." He declined to name them, but went on to say that he has MacArthur's and Wedemeyer's support and that he believes they do not disagree "with my military policy." their estimates of minimum weapons needs, the rate of ore produc By The Associated Press Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York said yesterday he is starting "an all-out effort to get Gen. Dwight Eisenhower the Republican presidential nomination at the party convention opening a week from today. Sen.

Robert A. Taft of Ohio, 'pegged his bid for the nomination tion should be rapidly increased," terms of uranium shortages. "THE JWILITARY CANNOT escape responsibility for fixing weapons requirements at whatever level needed to defend the James P. Longworth, 69, (center) yesterday stood with his pallbearers he had selected for his funeral at Middlesboro, Ky. He expected to die at 7 a.

m. Saturday, he said because God told him so. But last night he still was in good health. He said he was "greatly disappointed. I guess God changed His mind." (AP Wirephoto) it said.

The subcommittee noted that Gordon Dean, chairman of the. he termed "this crowning accom United States effectively and I Atomic Energy Commission, said cheaply." jwho contends he w-ill get the nom-TAFT REPEATED that he on an early ballot, said lieves about half of the delegates a Washington interview that to the Chicago convention the GOP nominee he would vote for him on the first ballot. Jcarry 30 states and win the presi-It will take a total of 604 votes denev bv a marein of five million on the issue of experience. "I believe that the study of the Government of this nation that I have inade in the past 20 years enables me to contribute to the welfare of the American people and to the peace of the. world as President of the United'.

States," Russell said in an NBC television to nominate. in December, 1951, that atomic production could be expanded 150 per cent over then existing levels. Teamwork Shapes Rescue Affer Plane Crashes On Mullet Key (See story, photos on Jage 13 popular votes. While the subcommittee did not say so in so many words, it left little doubt that it disagrees with the Defense Department over the relative priority given atomic and conventional weapons. The warning was issued by the raw materials subcommitee of At another point, Taft said he believes there has been "almost THAT WOULD BE more than twice the popular plurality Presi Devout Old Man Thinks 'God Changes $9is Mind' MIDDLESBORO.

Ky. fP- James P. Longworth arose from his bed yesterday, after waiting 24 hours for death and tearfully remarked: "Well, I guess God changed His mind." The 69 year old an editorial conspiracy of three dent Truman rolled up in 1948 in quarters of the newspapers the country to support "any internationalist cause." aeieaiing uewey. The New York Governor, one of the earliest nrnminpnt snnnnrtprs TIMES GUIDE TO 4TH FUN plishment" will take time. For the moment France is dependent to a large extent upon ilts allies and particularly the United States, as a source of the strength needed to reach these goals.

Therefore he expressed some alarm about the action of the House of Representatives which slashed the U. S. foreign aid bill by another $145,600,000. Siojrjm: Ohio Town Hit By Wind, Rain Page 4 Mcheson: Cheered By Ausrrians Page 3 As he has done before, Eisenhower for the nomination said it seems clear that Eisenhow-jhe has held twice himself, said in er is unwilling 10 auacK any pariNew Ynrk Citv he thinks the Gen who said God twice told him Tennessee, Ohio and eral's chances of getting it are would die at 7 a. m.

Saturday, good. program from Washington. Asked about previous statements that he lost some of his humility about seeking the nomination after he had looked over his rivals in the wide open race for the nomination, Russell said: "MY HUMILITY SHRANK when I measured my 32 years of experience and my achievements in the field of national legislation against the backgrounds of the other candidates." In the Associated Press tabulation of delegates to the National Convention, Russell is now in second place with 135 12 to 251 12 for Sen. Estes Kefauver of Ten- was still in apparent good health. Illinois.

A special police detail directed traffic. ''It was incredible," commented Henry Basham, editor of the Middlesboro Daily News. "I am greatly disappointed. however, he said. "I was ready- of the present foreign policy" of the Truman Administration.

Taft repeated that he believes the Republicans to win in November must not only blast that policy but must name names. He mentioned President Truman, Secretary of State Acheson and former Secretary of State George C. Marshall, who at one time played a major role in for to go." Plan A Big Holiday Over The Fourth At The Beaches Friday is the Fourth of July. That means that residents of St. Petersburg and Florida will have a long week-end to enjoy and celebrate Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Know of a better place for sun, surf, sand and fun than St. Petersburg and Pinellas County Gulf Beaches? We don't and a special supplement of today's Times 48 pages tells why, in addition to how to have a big time and a glorious Fourth at the beaches. The devout old man's disappoint Folks far from Kentucky joined "I believe Gen. Eisenhower's nomination is essential to the welfare of the country and I propose to do all in my power to help nominate him," he said as he left by plane for a Governors' Conference at Houston, Tex. Among the Democrats, whose ment was shared by many in the death watch.

The Cawood community of 15,000 at the foot of; Funeral Home, which had ar- Cumberland Mountain. ranged for Longworth's funeral, said it received at least 1,000 telephone calls from all parts of the nation. CITIIZENS WERE profound- mulation of U. S. policy regarding pre convention campaigning still nessee.

Averell Harriman, the ily moved by Longworth tryst Mutual Security Administrator, is the ar East, particularly Nation- has three weeks to run. Sen. alist China. 'Richard B. Russell of Georgia "Has he EVERYBODY ASKED British Plane Burns LONDON UP) Britain's Flying Triangle, one of the world's third with 99 12.

Nomination requires 616. The AP tabulation, based on known and conceded alignments, gives Taft 479 to Eisenhower's 95 DEGREES YESTERDAY died yet?" A man in Florida, informed that Local Front Page with death and his unwavering faith that a voice he heard, while praying on the mountainside, was God beckoning him to Heaven. There was no scoffing heard among the estimated 5,000 persons who Saturday visited the neat, fastest jet planes was destroyed And No Sign Of Hail 407. Nomination requires 604 andjby fire after a crash landing at Boscombe Downs yesterday. The Taft claims he will have just over 600 when the convention opens a the mountaineer still lived, replied: "Well, he'll die today, I'm sure." Longworth said yesterday he believed God decided to keep him on earth for a purpose.

Today's Times is in two sections the normal Local Page One the second section page is on Page 13 today and contains the Good Morning column, the local news and the first of a series of informative articles on Toll Roads for Florida. Second Two is the Beach Supplement. -Bay Area Weather Forecast- claim which Eisenhower backers five room cottage where Long-worth lives with his daughter, Mrs. Dora Tkach. There were automobiles from Kentucky.

Vir- test pilot, squadron leader Bill Waterton, scrambled out to safety a moment before the wreckage caught fire. Partly cloudy with widely scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers. Light to moderate winds. COLLEGE GIRL FROM FINLAND CROWNED MISS UNIVERSE LONG BEACH, Cal. (INS) worn by three Czarinas.

Last night at the grand Miss Universe co "Let us all be grateful," said T. Drip piously, "that our hail is few an' far between." Pelican Pete rapidly jotted Sun-j ay's maximum of 95 degrees, with sparkling eyes and flushed cheeks she accepted the monumental Miss Universe trophy. Beautiful Armi astounded news- say is badly inflated. Taft arranged to leave Washington last night for Chicago, where he will talk with delegates and map strategy. Eisenhower, who spent a quiet day in Denver, plans to go to Chicago over the coming week-end.

Already in the convention city were two warring groups of Texas Republicans who are carrying to the convention their dispute over recognition of rival slates of 38 delegates, one predominantly for Taft and the other for Eisenhower. They will make formal argu- A fresh, unsophisticated conege student from Finland yesterday graciously accepted the title of ronation ball she was presented with a glittering array of prizes. These include a $3,000 conver low of 5 down motion men bY disclosing that she has no "Most Beautiful Girl in tne worm by winning the Miss Universe con tible, a seven year on tne ta Die- test. si picture contract at Universal 'She said she attended International Studios and a $2,500, all.gir,s school and has only wrist watch. had "a few" dats with boys.

The four runners-up will also re-1 ceive movie contracts, as will! Last night she was escorted to Lovely, blue-eyed Armi Kuusela, an 18-year-old blonde with long, cloth, added up rainfall amounting to paltry inches and joined the for slender curves and a velvet com-niovinn won the title over 29 curvesome Miss united ments tomorrow to the National giris from the far reaches Jackie Loughery of Brooklyn. jican ennsied w. ine oiner gins um. uuinnuiiee auDcommmee on "Who said Jackie was named in the 10 semi-wm also De escorted oy mem-finalists but failed to win a run-jbers of the Army, Navy, Marines anything about hail?" asked the bird. "Th newspapers," said Drip.

of the globe. Runners up, in the order selected were: Miss Hawaii, bronzed and curve-some Elsa Edsman, 19, of Honolulu; Miss Greece, beautifully and Air rone, win uc iue mm fraught with since. 4their arrival in this ner-up position. The contest was country nidi liic Tuuiit wumcii TEMPERATURE suspense and often with tense emo- tir.n Mice Hawaii F.lsa F.dsman. Contests.

The Progressive Party, meanwhile, claimed through Secretary C. B. Baldwin that it will hold a balance of power in several crucial states in November. In a New York statement, Baldwin said the, party's three day convention, will be "the most important polit will be permitted alone with male when asked to step to the featured Daisy Mavraki. 18, of "Up in Kemptville, last Thursday, they had them a I 20-minute barrage of hailstones up to 13 inches in diameter! Kiltj dogs, cats an' chickens busted roofs an' wrecked cars." crophone and speak a few words POWER-PACKED RESULTS There was plentv of power behind this TIMES CLASSIFIED ad: burst out in tears.

Few of the girls could speak ical develoDment of the vpar English but spoke instead in tneir Pnw mi)Wtr usei. see at 219- a rernrH hnh" (Since we got' th' U. S. T-Storml Thp Prnerpssivp ranriiri.ite fm- native tongue. Many of tne girls isth aw.

so. Between 1 na a. Hah! You shoulda bpen around record, with about 80 per Vi HalJinan Th at Potter. Nebraska on Julv f'Sger we'd have record 11940 candidate Henrv A Wal'la Crete; Miss Hon Kong, delicate Judy Dann, 21, and Miss Germany, vivacious Renate Hoy, 21, of Munich. Armi, who was confused and bewildered by the glittering title bestowed upon her, said in halting English: "My heart is full.

1 am so overwhelmed to be in beautiful America and I hope that my country Regina Schlauchetk, 219-lirt Ave. can well testify to the pull- nr trc fT ACCTfTTrTI- who failed to appear in the finals, such as Miss Israel, Miss Italy, Miss Japan and Miss France, won 1928. They had them a record hail-ihail- But Florida has th' Jeft the party because he dis- 'number of hailstorms in th' coun ing power ji i n-f the hearty approval of the audi-i the above ad sold her Power Mower storm, includin' th' biggest stone ever recorded in this country. "This here hailstone was try! "From Weather agreed with its oppositioi to the Korean war. Baldwin said the Progressive Party will be on the ballot in 35 to 40 states and declared that it 1904 to 1943, Tampa Bureau recorded 3,681 17 i.Vhes in circumference, about ence.

Noon the tint day the ad The beauties appeared in both ran." evening gown and in bathing suits Swift results unbelievable and were judged for poise, charm; economy furnish the theme of TIMES and personality as well as forjCLASSIFIED advertising, and, it's so their shapely physical proportions, easy. DIAL 5-1 ill, and let an ex. 5 1 2 inches in diameter, weighed thunderstorms, only 21 days with 1 19 nnnnHc As hicf 9i ffrano. i nau. in max same period, uoase grape City, Kansas, had only 1,778 thun MISS UNIVERSE AND RUNNERS-UP Armi Kuusela, "Miss Finland" and winner of the "Miss Universe" title in Long Beach, Saturday night posed with the four runners-up.

Holding the trophies they won they are: (left to right) Judy Dana, Miss Hong Kong, fourth; Elsa Kananionoua Edsman. Miss Hawaii, second; Armi Kuusela, Miss Universe; Renate Hoy, Miss Ger-many, fifth and Daisy Mavraki, Miss Greece, third. (AP WirephoU) fruit, these stones were. Buried was strong and active despite "a virtual blackout of Progressive Party news by the wire services, much of the big city press and men give as warm a welcome to; the American Olympic team as the wonderful Americans here havej given me." Armi was crowned by Actress Piper Laurie with the priceless! derstorms but 175 days with hail!" "Layin' all bum puns to one themselfs completely in th' ground when they hit." "So where do we come in?" Miss Universe, who appearedjperienced Ad-taker help you in molded into her pink bathing suit, 'your buying, selling or renting, was a breath-taking figure when' Adv "ain't we th' the refusal of the radio TV net side," said Pete, lucky ones?" Jcrown of imperial Russia that was works to grant us time." thunderstorms produce hail..