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Weather Outlook Tonifbt rJ ar today: Report OB Lut Jfmman fn Cocal, National. PtteJgB Ulster County's Leading Advertising Medium crra OF gixGSTU.v, s. SAITBDAY EVENING, JULY New Officers Elected by Kingston Post, American Legion PKIUE FIVE DENTS I Ernest A. Steuding, center, is surrounded by his staff of officers elected with him Jjaaies K. vice commander; Bernard A.

Culloton, Thomas was elected to the same committee, but was not present. (Ken Roosa Photo) Bus Route Is Proposed for City; Will Go to Public Service Musicians Hold To Stand on Bands Over Ellenville Organization Unsettled; Meeting Held The only discordant note to mar the harmony of the Ulster Coun- Volunteer Firemen's Association convention in Kingston next I Friday and Saturday, is that by the Musicians' Union, I who has refused to rescind its ultimatum that no union bands march if a non-union band as permitted to participate, it as disclosed at a meeting of the I local convention committee last Inieht. i in; iwusicians' Union, it was reported at the meeting, has refused to permit union bands to lake part in the parade if the Ciayton Band of Elienville paraded. The controversy over the pa- rad; music started recently when the Musicians' Union informed the parade committee that unless the Clayton was barred from the parade, the union would withdraw union bands from the parade. Fire Chief Joseph L.

Murphy aid he had written the officials 01 the Pioneer Engine Co. of the controversy, and as yet had received no reply to his letter. The lonecrs had engaged the band for he parade. Mile Long March me fire chief, who is grand marshal of the parade, said there vould he 38 fire companies in i hrep Ladies' Auxiliaries. lie 17 musical units 99-Degree Heat Recorded in City Stifling heat hit Kingston Friday afternoon and evening with the official city thermometer recording the year's high of 99 degrees in the shade at 4 p.

m. During the evening the temperatures ranged in the 80's. The lowest temperatures recorded by the official thermo- meter was 77 degrees at 5 o'clock this morning. Yesterday was the hottest day this year, and the humidity was intense. At noon yesterday the official thermometer was recording 90 degrees.

Thermometers which were exposed to the rays of the sun were registering-as high as 115 to 120.degrees. of fire apparatus. 2,000 of the county would take part in the aracie, which would be one mile length. The parade will start promptly 01 clock, from Broadway and Broadway to Wall and out Albany avenue to ba-d' a a wh ere it will dis- '00 Delegates air TMn Fred Harder and Au- u- Bonsp of the banquet com- 111 reported that 700 delegates lend the annual business and ban- held at the state Friday evening. ciock and will bo C.

S. Keefe Funeral To Be on Monday Prominent Architect Memorialized by Kingston Legion No Opposition Heard at Public Hearing; Would Get Trial for 30 Days A proposed new bus route, extending from Wilbur to North Front street, was submitted Friday evening at the public hearing held by the Bus committee of the Common Council at the city hall. Prospects for the new route are bright if it meets with aldermanic and State Public Service Commission approval, as no opposition to the plan was made at the hearing, and it is expected that the bus committee will later submit a report recommending that the new Steuding Elected Leader of Legion By Kingston Post Olhcr Officers Are Chosen at Large Meeling Held Friday- at Legion Building Ernest A. Steuding, who served as a lieutenant colonel in World War 2, was elected commander of Kingston Post, 150, American Legion, Friday night, at a meeting attended by more than 200 ex- servicemen in the Legion Memorial Building on West O'Reilly street. The first veteran of World War 2 to assume the role of chief of the local post received 122 votes as against 77 for Bernard A.

Culloton, local attorney and former city judge, who saw service in both World Wars. Second Congressman Is Placed Under Investigation by War Profits Group, Because of Check Atom Bill Debate Is In Fifth Day Act Will a Two House if It Escapes Booby Traps Provisions Cited Saugerties Woman Dies at 100 Overall Controls, Army i a i Research Among Items Washington, July 20 UP)--The House entered its fifth day of debate on the Senate's Atomic Energy Bill today. Leaders demanded approval by nightfall and proponents were primed to kill it. Rewritten in major parts, the bill will face a Senate-House con- fenence if it escapes the booby traps laid by its opponents. Before a final vote is taken, the House must decide whether to send the entire measure back to its Military Committee for "further study." A motion to do that been drafted by Rep.

Short (R-Mo.) and its adoption would put the legislation over until next year. Major changes already made by the House would provide for military representation on the proposed control commission; permil the death penalty to be inflicted Council. If the new route is approved it iod I to ted 0r 30 dayper the minutcs of th meeting a 0 Jf Patronage war- unanimous. He added his con mi; results 01 tne oaJJot in Legionnaire Culloton move th at the election be recorded rants its continuance. The hearing last night was held gratulations- to Commander Steud ing, and urged that he be giver fui! for an extension of city bus sen-- ice through Wilbur avenue and Abeel street.

Proposed Route The proposed new route starts Funeral Services for Charles S. Keefe, 69, prominent American architect of 258 Lucas avenue, this city, will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence. Mr. Keefe died at Bennington, Vermont. Friday from injuries sustained in a fall the evening before at Broadway and Pine.Grove avenue, out Pine Grove avenue to Mary's avenue, to West Chester street, to Montrepose avenue, to West Pierpont street, to Hone street, to Abeel street, out Abeel street as far as Lang's Market and then up Wilbur avenue, to Wall street, to North Front street.

Returning the route will run from North Front street to Fair street, to Main street, to Clinton at Manchester, Vermont, where avenue, to Albany avenue, to Steudinsr Pledge Commander Steuding expressec his gratitude for the support hi received and pledged to carry ou. his duties as head of Kingston Post in compliance with the office he took when installed by Thomas Bohan, commander, of the Ulster County American Legion. Official results of the election Commander Ernest A. Steuding 122: Bernard A. Culloton, 77.

Adjutant Andrew J. Murphy 130: Thomas J. Plunkett, 69. Service officer Howard C. Shurter, 127; Walter Donnaruma, 71.

he had gone to supervise construction on a client's house. Mi-. Keefe is survived by his wife, the former Grace de la Montanye; four brothers, Andrew Keefe, Robert E. Keefe, James H. Keefe and John P.

Keefe. Another Drother, Dr. Augustus S. Keefe, jredeceased him by several years. surviving sistejs are Miss Eileen Keefe and Mrs.

Adam H. Porter. Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral. Burial will be in Wiltwyck Cemetery. Legion Pays Tribute Conrad J.

Heiselman, former Broadway, down Broadway Pine Grove avenue. A number of residents of the- Executive committee--Harold V. Clayton. 164: Bernard A. Culloton, 137: Roy E.

Jacob. 172: Thomas J. lUurrny. 170: Harry Gold, 116. The t- IF 10 18 ot i four Legionnaires with the greater Ibursecuon of the c.ty attended i of votcs werc lected the hearing last night, and former Supervisor Francis J.

O'Neill of the Thirteenth ward, was spokesman for the group. Mr. O'Neill said that he and Alderman Vincent Fallon of the Thirteenth ward, had met with Henry Page of the Kingston City Transportation and had met with- the heartiest cooperation from Mr. Page. After the problem of extending bus sendee as requested in the mayor and former Commander of i petition was discussed, a general Cingston Post No.

150. American region, last evening introduced a discussion of the entire situation was made, and resulted in the out- were elected, meaning Harry Gold was defeated. Officers chosen without a contest, as recommended by the nominating committee: Vice commanders James R. resolution to trip '-lie entertainment and banquet. Fine Program chairman of 'comment committee, re- he had arranged with agency 10 1" Harry the vaudeville program of snappy been arran Main to Preride Edward Maines, ship memorializing Mr.

Keefe who I Mr. Page. desined the i Memorial Mr O'Ncil h'nine of the proposed new route Murphy, William Murray and Raymond McAndrew. Chaplain--The Rev. Clarance Brown.

Treasurer--William T. Roedell. Historian--Eugene B. Carey. Athletic officer--Larry Glennon.

Welfare officer Charles W. Shultis. Sergeant-at-arms Victor W. Osborn. harm the United States; make it possible for the Army to produce atomic weapons, and completely rewrite the Senate's "air -tight" patents section.

As it neared the voting stage, the bill contained these main provisions: OVERALL CONTROLS: By a Bve-member commission appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, with at least one of the members a representative of the armed forces. The chairman would receive $17,500 a year, the other members They would serve for five year terms. The Senate made no provision for a military member. Representative Coffee Says He Is Man Who Is Named, 'Welcomes' Probe MRS. HERMAN PETERS Bridge Committee Names Kingman as General Chairman Mrs.

HermanPeters Dies at 100; Saw Five Generations Others Chosen for Two Counties at Session at Rhinebeck Hotel William C. Kingman, of Kingston, general manager of Canfield Supply was elected General Chairman of the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge Committee yesterday at a luncheon meeting at the Seekman Arms in Rhinebeck. Other officers named were: Vice-Chairman for Dutchess ORGANIZATION: Under the county-Louis Winne, of Rhine- commission would be a general manager to landle administrative and execu- functions. Appointed by the President with approval of the (Continued on Page Two) Break Is Reported In Kingston Water Main Near Zena A break in the 18-inch water main of the city's water supply ystem early this morning caused ow pressure in sections of the ity supplied from that main, uperintendent John Byrne of the department asked the police epartment to notify householders i beck. Vice-Chairman for Ulster county--George E.

Yerry Jr. of Kingston. Donald F. Williams, secretary of the Kingston Chamber of Commerce, was elected secretary- treasurer. The officers are temporary appointments to serve during the organizational period of the corn- Mrs.

Hprman Pptprs 100. Saugerties' oldest resident, died at her home, 100 Elm street, Friday at 1 p. m. She observed her 100th birthday February 14 when she was guest of honor at a party and many of the townspeople called and presented her with gifts. One included an orchid from Tom Breneman of Hollywood.

Mrs. Peters lived to see five generations of her family. Of her nine children she is survived by five, a daughter. Mrs. Eva Terwilliger of Saugerties with whom she made her home: four sons, Harry (Roxy) Peters, Herman Peters.

Fred Peters of Saugerties and Edward Peters of Cairo. Also surviving are seven grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and one great She was also the oldest member of the Lutheran Church of the Atonement in Saugerties and of the Ladies' Aid Society of the church. Although Mrs. Peters had been in ill health for about two years and failing for about a month she Check Is Reported Check for Was to Secretary, Is Report Washington. July 20 U--Rep.

John M. Coffee identified himself today as the Congress member whose affairs are under scrutiny by the Senate War Investigating Committee because of a 52,500 check sent to his secretary by a war contractor. The committee was waiting to see how Rep. May would react to a subpoena for his appearance--to explain his connections with an Illinois munitions combine--when it became known that another congressman was under investigation. The committee did not name him.

but in a statement made public today through his secretary at Tacoma, Coffee said he was the man. "I welcome an investigation on the entire matter," his statement added. He said he received the check the spring of 1941 as a campaign contribution from Eivind Anderson. Tacoma building contractor, by way of Paul A. Olson, who then was Coffee's secretary.

Coffee remarked that both Olson and Anderson ran for mayor oE Tacoma in the primary this year and that Anderson was eliminated. He continued: "For a defeated candidate, five years after making a campaign the entire complexion of the transaction, can only be construed as stooping to the lowest form of unscrupulous tactics." Says It Was Discussed Coffee said "the campaign contribution was thoroughly discussed in the local press. The Department of Justice has previously investigated the charges and has announced there was no basis for action on its part." Before Coffee issued his statement it had become known that the War Investigating Committee was off on a tack involving three photographic documents: A check for $2,500, from a war contractor engaged on a 51,000 000 job, to the secretary of a Congress member. A letter from the secretary to the contractor expressing grati- ture for assistance, and noting had only been seriously ill since Tuesday. mittee.

Officials will launch a cam- Funeral services will be held paign to recruit a thousand paid members by January 1, 1947, at which time permanent elections will be held. A steering committee composed Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home, 100 Elm street. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery, Ulster avenue, Saugerties. The Rev. Ray Kulman.

pas- were from the member to the contractor saying a the "slip of paper" given to his secretary was going to relieve a great deal of the member's worries. The correspondence was understood to disclose that the contractor had encountered difficulties in dealing with one of the government departments and had gone to the House member for help. Summons Sent to May The latest effort to bring May. of three members from Dutchess! tor of the Atonement Church, will I Chairman of the House Military county and two from Ulster was (conduct the services, named to work with the executive named to work with the executive committee. Dutchess county representatives Drivers Escape Injury Committee, before the war profits inquiry for public testimony was a formal summons calling for his appearance next Tuesday.

Chair- designed the Legion Memorial Building on West O'Reilly street. The resolution was passed and members paid tribute to Mr. Keefe's memory. Was Bon In Kingston Ncill said the proposed route extended more service than has been anticipated. Ilmlf Hour Sen-ice Mr.

O'Neill pointed out that it was planned to have half hour Charlfts Schoonmaker Keefe was service on the new route, if it was born in Kingston October 12 1S76. finally approved, and that opera- the son of Andrew J. Kcefp andi wou 'd commence 6:45 Celestina Priscilla Schoonmaker i i TM and continue until a. m. Keefe.

a member of the old Dutch I 11 he 3 1 would give the work- family connected whh the early CT the various industrial plants history of Kingston. He was alsoi" 1 1hc central section of the city, descended from the Eltynge family, aTMPle time to ride to their jobs. famous in Ulster county annals Fred Snyder. Keefe Resolution At the session presided over by Attorney Walter Miller, vice commander, in the absence of Com- Contlnued on Two eliminate all sprinkling until on the steering committee epairs could be made. jJohn Creswell.

Oakley Cooking- The break in the big main and Vv'iijiam PCCK. Tnomai cured about half a mile this Bohan and John C. Sauer. of Sau- 'a two-car collision about noon yes- of the filter house at Zena. As gerties.

will represent Ulster. terday on the Lake Hill Road near soon as the break was discovered I A recommendation that the I Superintendent Byrne placed a executive committee be required large crew of men at work ex- (Contlnued on Page Two) to meet at least once each month, weather and travelling conditions permitting, was approved. Senate May Defer American Scmce would then be resumed Mr. Keefe was educated in at 2:4 o'clock each afternoon and Kingston schools and at Kingston I continue until 7:45 p. m.

Academy. He studied architecture Mr. Page Spoke with Andrew F. Mason of this age -ho was present at and after working in several hearing, was given the privil- The Nominating Committee pro- Schefren, 49. a boarding house (posed the policy of paid member-i operator of Lake Hill, rounded a jships only and directed the too far on the left side on I live committee to an aggressive the Mink Hollow Road.

Another fin an membership organization. operated by George L. Wilber, ry 1 i a i -When I wo L.ars Mead N. explained that this action was taken "only for us to do Committee members discussed the possibility that May would stand on his constitutional immunity as a member of Congress and refuse to appear, but they said no decision would be made as to Their next step until it was determined intended to do. In accepting the subpoena yes- CoiHlnuccl on Two I Mink Hollow, but the drivers (escaped injury.

Sheriff's office investigators said the accident occurred when Sam July 20 hope in that -v a proiong vT; holiday 1755 showed that dur- 62.493 enlist- than if "wne than the War De- era iji st-vfidj jne hearing, was given ine privn-i tectural offices he spent a year in of the floor and spoke American ad Europe studying Washington, July 20 JF--As a result of series of surprise amendments, proposed by John Foster the Senate may defer until year any action on adherence to the new had of France, Germany. England andr a here to yenv the people of Italy. He formed a the titv to the of its abUiiv. with the late Alfred Hopkins and It as impossible. said 1o" fix designed and erected ihe Adiron- a de fi n3te ime for starting opera- rc7 1he dack Trust Company at Saratoga.

ons Comnmiec the Westcnester County Pcniten-: tiaiy at Eastview and build- fR-Mich.) Sgcs'cd in a A-Bomb 'Course' i uc ua I members by January 1947. in the opposite direction. Wil, It was proposed that the mem-'ber attempted to swerve away i-n-tJi i bership fcc 50 cents from thc Schefren machine A at Sh .51 for a family group. Jh front Gen. Arnold Says 1.5.

Will v. voiu i a i i "CtiiOIl rC- M. J. 1 Hill would involve acknowl- a rcp ca of he proposed bridge ceived damage to the left front on the face. i fender, while the left front Polar Regions H.

H. of the proposed new rVuie. i out that the route first ical by Te Com- As ance fmon Council and then had to be questions. PuWfcSrrv- i wro was fo Later he dissoivrd his narJnrr- ship with Mr. Hopkins and Commission for'approval his own offices at Park avenue forJh designs for counlrj- houses and public buildings which sovoral hiehly techni-1 posed, amf-ndmrots which V'anden- volves the possibility the said went to thc core of United States sometime might arrayed before the court on an! Brings 'Em AH New York.

July 20 'oreign affairs' issue in which there were scv-! Rodriguez has found life in thr' iNo arrests were made rom Juiy 20 across the poiar rosior.s, not by this procedure, he said, took Wards Served a advisor to Gov. Thomas K. other nations on the otherjUnited States to he Kood-- so good' ulure or not, O.P.A the 1944 presidenlial ithat he's fiying 61 of his relatives a employes to its i paign. has served as an adviser! If all these nations had said i Brooklyn to share it with him. ncc expiration of I at Ministers that they, as well as the He hroucht 31 of the tro3s.

An official of the agen perrtsed are to be found in York, Coaaecticat, Maine, chusetts, Vermont, New York, Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia. North Carolina. Oregon. Washing- Oppofttwa testj e( before the Foreign Relations iijLC.Tv 3iO.i»jC --Lnccr- rmy hr Vwi as dr- nas structive" as those exp'odcd over its roils Japan. Gen.

Arnold in a press i price con- conference vcsicrday. cour.tered an that Itiry. as as the He brought 31 of the relatives, trois An official of thc agency- re- inquiry as "to whether the U. S. named hy United States, were willing to ac- including his paren's and erar.d- today that though could "krow -f any other natic-r! the court's decision Ihere'mother, jfrom Puerto Rico by''here was no assurance when were secretly atomic 5 yc "2 of tfw Thursday.

Nexi: th paid. persons bombs "with ihis i-unaFs authority. But the Michi-; week he's planning to go back for, Joined the O.P.A. Washington staff "vTno what's goin? on New York. gan senator said Dulles more.

Savings from the two-week period which deep inside Russia'" of'out that one or more of tte r.a- as a shoo fore-' began Ja3y 1, when thc price act Later a Xo opposition to the proposed group a President and Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Caii- -new route was made at the hear- sorretary of s'aJ" have rare- Owuaaed oa on Ifuily weighed the proposal xlsuch a situation. i tions on the opposing side provided 51.500 of the S2.817 refuse to submit i verdicts. He a technical Amendment to "meet airline has offerrd a off the books. At the same Institute of Aeronautical Sciences, mit to the court's! cost the first plane trip, and time this official, who withheld use predicted "invasion of the stra- said Dulles proposed i the family supplied the rest. This of his name, said that resignations tosphere" by "true space ships for the second trip.

plane free'. appear to be holding "at about the capable of one or more trips normal rate." around the world.".