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HOME EDITION December, Average Net Paid Circulation Daily and Sunday 11,713 (That Or 47,009 R4fti Twenty-four Pages Price 5 Cents KVOC 1230 Yor Dial CASPER, TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1930 Associated Press Leased Wire 58th Year No. 296 Truman Calls for 70-Day Coal Truce nn UrJ vL WIBliBiB IIP IHlllEi SEARCIKI PflLOT REPORTS CREW ALL OUM Struggles Through Snow and Forest to Get Help for Crew in Alaskan Crackup By LACHLAN MAC DONALD Anchorage Alaska Times Reporter WHITEHORSE, Y.T., Jan. 31. (Backtracking on an heroic's search pilot's trail through waist deep snow led a rescue party to five other crash survivors early today as the great C-54 plane search pressed on. The survivors, three reported injured and the other two W.

S. Anderson, Casper manager of the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph told the Tribune-Herald Tuesday that he did not believe the Communications Workers of America (CIO) would carry out the strike in the Rocky Mountain area which called for Feb. 8 by Union leaders in Washington, D. Monday. i i j) fx "Hi Tribune-Herald Photos THE WINNERS: Happy smiles cross the faces of these five Casper Junior College students, named winners in the Casper Tribune-Herald's essay tontest on "Our Town." First place winner, seated, is A.

M. Burton, and behind him, left to right are: Max M. Williams, fifth, Anne Goodrich, third, Pat Winborne, second end Marie Koenig, fourth. run for his party's nomination for governor have been heard here for several weeks. He had made no comment on them previously.

William (Scotty) Jack, former secretary of state and state auditor, who has been considered an almost certain entrant in the Democratic primary for governor, said Saturday he would announce his plans after March 1. Former Governor Leslie A. Miller said today he was not a candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor. "I am not going to run for any office," he said, "and that goes for 1950 or any other year." Mayor Rose Named as Young Demo Adviser WASHINGTON. Jan.

31 Frank Bowron, Casper. director of region six of the Young Democratic clubs has appointed a six-state committee to assist Young Democrats in Wyoming, Utah. Montana, the Dakotas and Minnesota map their 1950 campaigns. The group includes Mayor Robert R. Rose of Casper, and Wyoming State Democratic Chairman John B.

Clark. ..1111 nn i ill -in in i i mi mil Neitner party nas notified the i other of the cancellation of the con he declared, "and therefore the strike would be illegaL" But Fred L. Garrett, president of Local 23 of the Communications Workers of America (CIO), said that the strike of the communications workers in the Mountain States area scheduled for Feb. 8 is legal according to the union's legal advisors. "We are taking the word of our legal counsel," he said, and we have been advised that the strike Is legal." He explained that the contract goes on from day to day, and that it is all.

right to strike for higher wages. "The contract automatically expired Dec. 31." Mr. Garrett declared, "and we have the right to petition to bargain for wages. We are seeking increases in that way." HAS CONTINUING CLAUSE Although the contract expired, a clause in the agreement provides that it "shall continuee in force until either party has notified the other 30 days in advance of the termination of the contract." Mr.

Anderson said. He did not know if the strike notice constituted a notice of termination. In a telephone conversation Monday evening, company officials in Denver told Mr. Anderson that, "The statement that national CWA leaders in Washington have called a strike lr the Mountain States area is hard for us to understand and believe, first because CWA leaders in this territory have assured us that they have full power to negotiate for the people in the Mountain States territory that they represent. STILL BARGAINING "We are still bargaining with union leaders and they have not fully clarified the 17 primary demands that they nave made on this company.

"In the second place, the contract vrith the Mountain States CWA union is still in full force and effect. Neither the union nor the company has given the required 30-day notice of contract termination." Mr. Anderson said that no steps have been taken at this time to prepare for the walkout. "A strike would stop the normal flow of calls in Casper," he stated, "and there would be provision if possible for emergency calls such as police, hospital and fire." He said that the strike could affect about 250 operators, service men and construction workers in Casper. Motorists Warned to Obtain Registrations Motorists who have not received their registration slips in mail were warned today by County Treasurer Edness Mokler to pick them up at the Motor Vehicle bureau as soon as possible.

Auto truck operators who do not carry their registration slips with them in the mail are subject to arrest and fine by the State Highway Patrol. Miss Mokler explained that all registration slips were mailed out several weeks ago. but some were returned to the bureau because, for some reason, they were not deliverable. That's why some folks haven't received theirs yet. The slips can be claimed at the Motor Vehicle bureau in the basement of the City-County building.

The bureau is open from 9-5 daily. A- 4 5 7 5 "5S o) LEON GOODRICH Architect Hurt In Auto Wreck Leon C. Goodrich. 504 South lie Kinley. was in apparently "good" condition at Memorial hospital Tuesday after his ear missed a curve and overturned at about 9:45 Monday night five miles west of Douff las.

According to Highway Patrolman Roger Wasson of Douglas, Mr. Goodrich, mho was returning to Casper from a Highway Patrol safety meeting at Douglas, suffered shock, and cuts and bruises when his car missed the curve on the slippery road, hit the borrow pit and overturned. The car is believed to be totally wrecked. Knocked unconscious in the turn- over. Mr.

Goodrich's plight was unnoticed. When he finally came to. he hailed a passing motorist and called a Casper wrecking service, which brought him to the hospital here and towed the wreckage of his car to the repair shop. Mr. Ooodrich underwent X-ray examination at the hospital In a probe for any further possible Injuries.

A relative of the injured man returned to the accident scene Tuesday morning to look for a briefeas and valuable papers which are believed to have fallen from the car when it turned over. A member of the firm of Goodrich and Wilting Associated Architects. Mr. Goodrich is district governor of the Lions club. Air ReserVe Meets Tonight to Organize All former air force enlisted" men and officers are Invited to attend the final organizational meeting at Legion hall tonight at 8 of the newly-formed Casper branch of the air force reserve, according to Ace Begonia, commanding officer.

The looters carefully combed through Mrs. Sanson's large collection of jewels, taking only the best items. She was at a movie at the time. Mrs. Sanson, wife of wealthy hosiery manufacturer Stanton D.

Sanson, said he wore a large amount of jewelry during her Paris stay. The reward for information leading to solution of the case, or recovery of the jewelry was offered by the Home Insurance Co. All of the missing items were insured, the company said. more wallop out the same amount of explosive material utilized In tha originally-exploded A-bombs. 4.

The output of fissionable materials uranium and plutonium which can be used In bombs or in peacetime and applications new records." The report declared that the rev elation of R'issian achievement in the atomic field as evidenced br President Truman's announcemerrt of an atomic explosion in the USSR, "emphasizes the importance of the most efficient possible utilization of the resources available for the nation's atomic energy program." "Maintenance of the American position." the report said, "requires a vigorous, growing program of basic and applied rt-search in na-cear scums and engineering." WASHINGTON, Jan. SL President Truman today called for a. 70-day truce In the coal mining deadlock while presidential factfinders investigate. He proposed to act outside the union-hated Taft-Hartley act, following the same pattern he used in last year's steel strike. In messages to the United Mine Workers and leading operator groups, Mr.

Truman asked that they agree to: 1. Seventy days of full coal production beginning Feb. 6. 2. An investigation by a presidential board of.

three which would under instructions to make recommendations within 60 days for a settlement of the mining contract dispute. Neither side would be bound to accept the board's recommendations. The president asked for replies to his proposal by noon Saturday, Feb. 4. German Ship Sinks, 8 of Crew Missing ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, Jan.

31. (JP) The 743-ton German hip S. S. Fidamus has sunk near the German Island Borkum. the British tug Rumania reported by radio today.

The radio message, picked up here, said the Rumania rescued eight survivors and that a search for eight ether missing crew members was continuing. Wyoming Boxer Wins Amateur Heavy Crown DENVER, Jan. 31. JP) Eight amateur fighters, survivors of a week of leather-slinging in the News-Elks tourney, today set their sights on national honors in the Chicago Golden Gloves meet next month. Champions crowned in the finals last night included a Wyoming heavyweight, a Camp Carson soldier, two fighters from Buena Vista, two from Denver, and one each from Pueblo and Greeley.

Kenneth Hayden of Rock Springs, knocked out Harvey Moore of Ft. Warren, in the second round of their heavyweight bout. Burglars Pierce Wall, Take 6,180,000 Smokes DALLAS, Jan. 31. (JP) Burglars knocked a hole in a warehouse wall to steal 6,180,000 cigarets worth $47,800.

The theft occurred early yesterday but was not discovered until later in the day. The burglars backed what police think was a six-wheel truck up to the Zanes-Ewalt warehouse, knocked a hole in the wall and took 515 cases of cigarets. Each case contained 60 cartons. The Weather By U. S.

Weother Bureau Wyoming Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday; a few scattered snow flurries in the mountains; no important change in temperature; low tonight 20 below in the mountains five below to five above in the north; zero to 10 above in the south; high Wednesday 10-1 20 north, 20-30 south. Casper Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday; little change in temperature; low tonight five below to five above; high Wednesday 20-30. Five-day outlook Scottered snow flurries in the mountain areas throughout the period and over the state Saturday or Sunday; temperatures will average much below seasonal with no important temperature changes due Friday; warmer Saturday; colder Sunday; normal maximum 31 west of the divide, 34-38 east; normal minimum six west of divide, 10-15 east. Sunrise Wednesday 7:20, sunset 5:17. Extreme temperatures for the 24-hour period ending 5:30 axn.

Tuesday. Big Piney 2 -18 Billings -2 -11 CASPER (City) 22 -7 Wardwefl Field 22 -9 Chevenne 20 -1 .03 Cody 12 -14 Denver 17 11 Douglas 19 -4 Ft. Bridger 13 3 Kaycee 22 -17 Lander 23 6 Laramie 18 -9 Moorcroft 14 -9 Rock Springs 17 3 Sheridan 4 -11 Sinclair 18 -1 .01 T. Have You Tried A Tribune-Herald Want Ad? CALL 15 PLACE YOUR AD AND RECEIVE FREE OF CHARGE The Completely New COOKBOOK "500 SNACKS AND WAYS TO ENTERTAIN" New Cookbook Released Each Week Start Your Set NOW Phone 15 aouoy "all right," were being brought this morning. They crashed 21 miles south of this Yukon base yesterday while engaged with more than 50 other planes in the search for a missing U.S.

Air Force C-54 transport with 44 aboard. The rescue party slogged through five miles of waist deep snow to the C-47 search plane crash scene at the base of isolated Caribou mountain. FOLLOW PILOT'S PATH The party followed the trail left by Lt. Charles R. Harden, pilot of the crashed C-47.

With his face broken and bloody, he stopped a truck on the Alaska highway late yesterday after a desperation 25-mile hike. He stopped the truck early in the long sub-Arctfc: night by signaling frantically with his flashlight. Harden is from Elmendorf field, Anchorage, Alaska. The rescue party is headed by Lt. Edwin Gulczynski (CQ) of Camp Carson, Colo.

Planes circled over the wreckage throughout the night to assure the men that "help was on the way. How seriously three of the men were injured was not known. Harden was unable to tell. Among the two who escaped with shock and minor bruises was Jack Borges, of the Midnight Sun Broadcasting Anchorage, who was aboard as a civilian observer. Names of the others were not learned, but all ere crewmen from Elmendorf Field.

Harden'g plane plunged into the trees near the footr of Mount" Caribou in midmorning while flying Civic Symphony Concert Tonight It will be music time again this evening in the high school auditorium as the Casper Civic Symphony presents its second concert of the season under the direction of Blaine D. Coolbaugh. The concert program will begin at 8:15 pjn. For the most part, the theme of the program will dwell on "light" music, designed to please every music lover. The concert will also feature several innovations in its style of presentation.

MUSIC IN STORY FORM "Music with an imagination" can be the phase used to describe the delightful phantasy. Tubby the Tuba by Paul Tripp and George Klein-singer. The presentation is actually in music-story form, related by a narrator, with vhe characters being played by instruments in the orchestra. Departing temporarily from his usual post at the French Horn, Dr. Richard Collins, versatile Casper dentist, will take the part of the narrator.

The star role of "Tubby" will be handled by Walter Lawrence, another regular member of the Symphony. Many other musical instruments will be featured in the phantasy. JOHNSON IS SOLOIST There be something new in the way of guest artist presentations, too. Young Robert Johnson, talented bassoonist, pianist, and organist, will take the spotlight this evening with his performance of the extremely difficult Bassoon Concerto by Mozart. He will be accompanied by the orchestra.

The concert is free to the public. Cliff Ewing will announce the progtam. which is as follows: Gweedore Brae by John Crowther, Phedre Overture by Massenet, and Bassoon Concerto by Mozart, with Robert Johnson as soloist. Following the intermission, the orchestra will present Three Dances (from "The Bartered consisting of the Polka, Furiant, and Dance of the Comedians. Finishing the program will be Tubby the Tuba and Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson.

to E. to S. it Declares Nation Must Be Armed Against Enemies Orders Work to Continue on All Atomic Weapons WASHINGTON, Jan. 31. (IP) President Truman today told the Atomic Energy commission to work on the "so-called hydrogen or superbomb." He said in a statement that he has ordered the AEC to continue work on all forms of atomic weapons, including the super bomb, because of his responsibility "to see to it that our country is able to defend itself against any possible aggressor." He added that this work will be pursued on a basis consistent with American plans for peace and security.

STILL SEEK CONTROLS The development of atomic weapons is to continue, the President directed, "until a satisfactory plan for international control of atomic energy is achieved." This is his statement launching the government officially into a hunt for a new weapon perhaps as much as 1,000 times as powerful as the original A-bomb. "It is part of my responsibility as commander-in-chief of the armed forces to see to it that our country is able to defend Itself against any possible aggressor. "Accordingly, I have directed the atomic energy commission to continue its work on all forms of atomic weapons, including the so-called hydrogen or super-bomb. Like all other work in the field of atomic weapons, lt is being and will be carried forward on a basis consistent with the over-all objectives of our prosroram for peace and security. "This we shall continue to do until a satisfactory plan for international control of atomic energy is achieved.

We shall also continue to examine all those factors that affect our, program- for peace and this country's security." LONG DEBATED The question of whether the United States should undertake production of the bomb has been under behind-the-scenes debate for at least four months perhaps longer. A government committee has considered it as well as key members of congress. The senate-house atomic committee has held a series of meetings about it. talking with military leaders, scientists and others. So far as has been disclosed, this committee has never taken a formal vote but there have been plain indications that a majority of the group favors trying to develop the bomb.

The cost of the project has been variously estimated up to But some estimates have run as low as $100,000.000. Cold Settles Over Montana DENVER. Jan. 31 MP1 The snowfall has slacked off in Colorado, Montana and Wyoming, but the weather remains disappointing to manufacturers of sarongs. The weather bureau said today that Montana might get a bit of a warmup today and tonight.

This is somewhat misleading, however, as it could warm up 20 degrees at Glasgow, Mont, and the thermometer reading would still be 22 below. Glasgow had 42 below this morning. Across the state at KalispelL Mont, it was 37 below. The entire state has shivered in the clasp of sub-zero temperature weather during most of the month of January. There's been no snow In, Montana for 24 hours." There was light snow on Colorado's western slope last night, but temperatures were much higher than Montana's.

At Grand Junction where there is seven inches of snow (new and old) on the ground, the theremometer read 21 above this morning. Durango was 12 abeve, Denver 9. Coldest place In Colorado during the night was Craig, in the northwest corner 13 below. Because the snow has begun to settle throughout the state the weather bureau said it's impossible to record exact amounts of fresh snow. hydrogen bomb unofficially estimated to have destructive potentialities far beyond those of uranium or plutonium bombs.

The AEC's references to experiments with hydrogen would seem to imply that if President Truman gives the go-ahead signal to his atomic team, the scientists have some of the plays worked out on the blackboard and are ready to apply them towards seeing if they can develop a practical weapon. Reported progress on improving and increasing the supply of orthodox weapons would not have to go as lost labor. The unofficial view is that the only conceivable way cf touching off a hydrogen bomb would entail use of the explosion of a uranium or plutonium bomb es a "booster" or -primer" for the Mk RECEIVES A. M. Burton, Casper Junior College student and winner in the Casper Tribune-Herald's essay contest in which improvements and advancements in Casper were noted, receives his $50 first place check fronv Harrison Brewer, associate editor of the Casper Tribune-Herald.

Second place winner, Pat Winborne, received a check for $25; Anne Goodrich, third, received $15 and Marie Koenig and Max M. Williams both received $5. to a military camp hospital low in search of the vanished C-54. SET OUT ALONE He waited with the others for several hours, then set out alone for help. For six hours he struggled through waist high snow and brush.

Darkness fell, but he kept on. At 7:20 p. m. Yukon standard time (9:20 p. m.

MST) he reached the road. There he was found by the engineer corps workers, standing unsteadily in a snowbank and weakly waving his flashlight. Blood trickled down his face. One foot ws.s crippled WillardBa'tchelder, 34, of Duluth, Minn, one of the men in the engineers truck, saia: "He waved his flashlight like mad, afraid we wouldn't stop. When we did he said.

'God, I was afraid you guys wouldn't see me'." Batchelder's companion, Ronnie Watson, 32, nodded agreement and said Harden was "completely done in." Batchelder and Watson joined the ground crew, 'forging to the crash survivors with food and medical supplies. The swift moving rescue operation temporarily eclipsed the search for the C-54 which disappeared on a homeward flight from Anchorage Biggs Field, El Paso, Tex. Rose Appoints Industry GroupL Mayor R. R. Rose Tuesday announced that he Had asked following well known Casper business men to serve on his newly created Industry Committee: Fred Huf smith, Ed Krusee, J.

R. Mitchell, E. "Tobe" Allen, Maurice Griffith, Max Stevens, Milton Coffman, Ernest Wilkerson and Harrison Brewer. In previous interviews and in his radio address Monday night Mr. Rose stated that "the administration never overlooks the opportunity invite a new business or industry or anything to help the business prospectus of Casper.

have been in contact with U. Senator Lester C. Hunt relative to the Air Force Academy which is to be constructed in some western state. Senator Hunt assured me that Casper's bid will receive the same consideration as any of the more than 250 requests which have been received in Washington. "Senator Hunt advised that -a special brochure be prepared showing the advantages of Casper as a location for the Academy and the newly formed committee will no doubt assist in preparing this brochure," Mr.

Rose said. City Council Will Have Meeting Tonight The city council will meet in a special meeting in the council chambers starting at 8 Mayor R. R. Rose announced. Mayor Rose pointed out that due to the so much business piling -up was his belief that there should be one meeting each week in order not to hold up construction or other activities on which council action is necessary.

There will be a council meeting each Monday night from now on at least until further notice, the Mayor stated. Young Democrats Set Meeting Here Tonight The Young Democrats of Natrona county will hold a meeting Tuesday at 8 pjm. in the council chambers of the City-Council building, it was announced today. All persons interested in the Democratic party are invited to attend. "coordination rehearsal" for Thursday's scheduled effort, began at 5:45 a.

m. and was called off at 7:30 a. m. The Missouri's bow. moved one degree to estarboard (the right) but she did not move an inch toward thee deep water that lies so tantal-izingly neaf, only a half mile astern.

Faces of officers and men were grim as the 45,000 ton ship stubbornly resisted the combined pulling power of 13 tugs, two heavy duty -salvage ships and nine beach gear rigs each exerting a pulling force of some 80 tons. A fine rain fell and the heavy fog blanketed the bay throughout the operation. The commanding officer of the Missouri, Captain William D. Brown, witnessed the operation from the conning tower. He remained silent most of the time.

Anselmi May Be Candidate In Gubernatorial Primary Police Study International Angle in Theft of Jewels CHEYENNE, Jan. 31. JP State Sen. Rudolph Anselmi (D -Sweetwater) may be a candidate In the primary election this fall for the Democratic nomination for governor. The veteran state senator from Rock Springs, who has served 12 years in the senate and has two years left to serve under his present term, said here Saturday he was seriously considering running for governor.

He added he was not yet ready, however, to make any announcement. Reports that Anselmi, Democratic mniority leader in the senate, might March of Dimes Officially Over The March of Dimes officially ended Tuesday. The Natrona county collection so far is just under $6,000 and all the returns are not yet in. County drive chairman Brooks Nichols expressed the appreciation of the polio fund committee to all those who contributed to the drive "to help the youngsters walk again." Mr. Nichols said that returns coming in this week will probably add "a good bit" to the fund.

And dime collector cards may still be returned to Casper postoffice box 1147. Casper's school contributions was far more than had been expected of them. Total school donations were $837.06. In -addition to those schools whose returns have already been reported, these are the concluding school breakdown figures: Grant, Casper Junior college, Roosevelt, $16.81. and Natrona County High school $275.00.

New Shopping Center To Open Wednesday A special section to announce the opening of the new Casper Shopping Center is being run in today's Tribune-Herald. (See pages 13-24). It is called to your attention that the opening time tomorrow is at 10 a. m. instead of 9 a.

m. as stated in the story on Page 13. Another Attempt to Float U. S. So Missouri Fails ATOEV3UC PRODUCTION IS STEPPED UP NEW YORK, Jan.

31. With a $25,000 reward out for the thieves, police today studied possible international angles in the $428,000 jewel burglary in the apartment of ex -showgirl Mrs. Maxine Sanson. She told yesterday of being "tipped off" to a possible robbery while in Paris six months ago by the manager of the hotel where she had stayed. Police theorized she may have been trailed to New York, or that her apartment may have been burglarized Saturday night by American members of an international ring.

Thus, whatever improvements may have been made in the bombs dropped on Japan, they would Just increase the wallop of a perfected H-bomb, with an orthodox bomb "built-in." The AEC. in its seventh semiannual report to congress declared that: 1. Weapons development and stockpiling "moved on at a growing pace" during the year. 2. Production of weapons was changed to an "industrial type of operaUon" with a view to switching from a "custom built" type of operation to one designed "with a view to faster and more efficient production." 3.

"Design" of weapons was advanced presumably meaning that means vers achieved for getting ABOARD THE BATTLESHIP MISSOURI, Off. Norfolk, Va Jan. 31. (JP) Another attempt to float this grounded battleship failed today and salvage experts said "we believe we are hung on a rock." Rear Admiral Homer N. Wallin told reporters the failure of tugs and beach gear exerting some 1,000 tons of pull indicated that "probably a large rock has dented the ship's bottom and keeps her from riding over it." The boss of the salvage job.

Rear Admiral Allan E. Smith, said another attempt the fifth since the big Mo ran aground on a Chesapeake Bay shoal Jan. 17 will be made tomorrow morning. If that try fails still another attempt will be made Thursday. Today's operation, described as a WASHINGTON.

Jan. 3L VP The atomic energy commission said today atomic weapons are being improved and stockpiled at an ever-growing pace. The AEC also declared that "new bench-marks of accomplishment" have been set in the long-range program for peacetime development of the atom's power. In a semi-annual report to congress, the commission made no reference to any plans to develop a super-bomb employing hydrogen. It did disclose that lt was doning a lot of work on studying how three different forms of hydrogen can be used to produce atomic energy on a laboratory scale.

President Truman has said that it's up to him to decide whether this nation should try to develop a.