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When newi It pressed til ere Is anarchy; where news It controlled there Is fear; only where news is free are human free. IN Heart of tfit Dairying IrinstHal Centers of Pie'JmonJNortK STATESVILLE DAILY RECORD FULL LEASED SERVICE OF UNITED FEATURE SERVICE Weather NORTH CAROLINA Partly cloady today, tonight and Saturday. Little change in temperature today. Slightly warmer Saturday. VOL.

16 NO. 212 STATESVILLE, N. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1946 PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY BYRNES CALLS FOR RETURN OF GOVERNMENT TO GERMANS it if if Truman May Call Troops In On Strike SEEN HEARD ABOUT TOWN SEARCH AWARDED Mrs. W. Y.

Davis' cup of joy was brimming over yesterday when she found her half-carat diamond stone in the vacuum cleaner. The stone had been lost since Saturday and it seemed like the search would be futile until yesterday. BIRTHDAY GIFT John Barkley of Tradd Sfreet, live stock dealer and regular attendant of gales at the local cattle market, had his wish granted the other day at one of the weekly sales but it seems he was not quite satisfied with the net results. Mr. Barkley, so we are informed, dropped a hint that his birthday was approaching and that he was expecting a gift from the cattle men for his faithful attendance at their sales.

Came the big day and suddenly the public address announcer called attention to the fact that their faithful customer, Mr. Barkley, was that day celebrating his birthday and that officials of the market were pleased to present him with a valuable token of their esteem. Mr. Barkley was then presented with a young goat, much to his consternation, we understand. When last seen he was leading the animal away but where he took it we are not able to learn since he was sure that he could not take gift home.

Next year we expect Mr. Barkley will keep his birthday a secret. 1 APPLES This morning at the post offic'e noticed a trailer load of nice apples presumably brought her-' from the mountains. Gruwers say (his is one of th? finest crops on record, and that is welcome news to those of us who like to find good eating in an apple pic. From now on, watch the apples flow into town.

BIG PISH AGAIN Clarence Rogers says he and Frank Perry have topped Jim Elliott's cat fish record. It all happened yesterday in the Waccamaw river in South Carolina when they caught 27 weighing a total of 55'i pounds, and they ranged from one to six pounds each. Clarence had the cats on show this morning just to prove his story. Nation's Wage Stabilization Plan Threatened Ships Lie Stranded In Every U. S.

Port WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (U.R>— The worst Maritime tieup in the nation's history thrust before President Truman today the lity of calling on the armed forces to man the troop supply and foreign relief ships stranded by the strike in every American port. Leaders of the two striking AFL Seamen's Unions stood firm in their refusal to authorize operation of vessels loaded with millions of tons of supplies for relief and U- S. occupation troops abroad. Their decision left only a handful of military vessels, army and navy planes and commercial airlines to handle America's normally gigantic outgoing traffic load.

The strike, called to protest a government wage decision, also threatened to wreck Mr. Truman's Wage Stabilization program. A high government official said the administration may be forced to relax wage controls immediately in order to settle the strike. Emergency steps to resume the flow of essential cargoes were urgently studied by government experts as all signs pointed to indefinite prolongation of the walkout involving virtually all of the nation's 500,000 Maritime workers. The Maritime Commission reported that the strike had completely tied up all vessels in Pacific, Gulf and East coast ports.

In New York alon the strike bottled up 238 American and 96 Foreign ships. Three foreign vessels sailed ahead of schedule yesterday to beat the picket dead- Jine. Incoming ships still were being handled in New York, however. They included the Wilson Victory, in from Bremerhaven 1,476 troops. UNRRA retried that 125 chartered ships in 15 ports had been immobilized.

They were booked to carry 288,000 tons of food and othe relief supplies to Greece, Albania, China and Italy. Mora, than 180 ships were tied up in six Pacific Coast ports from Bellingham, to San Diego CjgJif. The picture was the same in Gulfports. The walkout, now actually in Rushing Heirens To Joliet To Begin His Three Life Sentences CHICAGO, Sept. (U.fi)-Jail guards took every precaution today to prevent Williams Heirens from ending his life before he goes to the prison wher he must spend three terms for murder.

Heirens, whose strange sex impulses started him into the byways of crime when he was only nine, sentenced late yesterday to three life terms for murder. He drew other lesser sentences for a total of 28 burglaries, robberies, and assaults. Two Biiards stood outside his county jail cell today to prevent him from making another try at suicide, such as his attempt to hang himself yesterday only a few hours before he was to be sentenced. The guards were required to make a written report on his every move. They took away his belt, his necktie, and his sho3 Investigation Is Underway In Tragic Accident Safety Said Violated By Pilot ELKO, Sept.

official investigation has begun today in the crash of a Trans- Luxury airliner, in which a blonde, blue-eyed baby was the sole survivor. Civil aeronautics administra- laces and made him bed without sheets, on a because he had tried to fashion a sheet into a hangman's noose. The 17-year-old killer slept well after his ordeal in court and ate a big breakfast this morning. Authorities were rushing through the legal red tape to send Heirens to the Illinois prison at Joliet as soon as possible. Jay-Teen Club Hours Changed In a meeting of the Jay-teen club last night in the club room it was decided that new hours should be set for opening the club room during the school season.

Tuesday, Friday and Satur day nights and Friday afternoons were designated as the new time for Jay-teens to enjoy their club tion officials at Washington, D. said the twin-engined plane was flying in "direct violation" of federal safety rules when it plowed into a barren hill yesterday, killing IS passengers and three crew members. The bodies, all but one of which had been identified, were described as "terribly mutilated." but the youngster, Peter Link. 2, of Brooklyn, N. escaped with only slight injuries.

HERE WE GO pens at Chicago stockyards mean empty dinner plates all over the nation as far as meat is concerned. Only a few short weeks ago, these same pens were overflowing with cattle waiting to be slaughtered before OPA deadline. Now there is just a few cattle coming in each day and ano.ther meat shortage is predicted. A spokesman which assumed for the CAA. jurisdiction of chartered non-scheduled air carriers last month, said the ceiling was 200 feet, with scud clouds at 100 feet, when the plane crashed while attempting a landing.

The minimum ceiling under which planes are supposed to (Continued On Page Eight) room. Election of will be held Jay-teen officers Saturday, Septem- WILL PROBATED The lafe Miss Annie C. Wallace of this city left eash and personal items to her nieces and nephews and remainder of her property to another nephew, C. 0. Kennerlv.

who is named executor of her will the third day, was called by the sailors union of the Pacific and the Seafarer's International Union both AFL. It was in protest against a wage stabiliation board decision which disapproved negoti ated pay Boosts fhrt were $5 and $10 a month higher than those won by CIO Maritime Unions. her 14 at 9 p. m. President Joan Fraley announced the appointment of a nominating committee consisting of Jay Little, Betty Casler, Ty Boyd, Margaret Bristol, and Helen McRorie.

Riot-Torn City Back To Normal 4-H Clubsters Holding Picnic Members of 4-H Clubs from all over Iredell county will gather for a huge picnic at Mirror Lake this afternoon, an affair being sponsored by the County Council composed of leaders from all the clubs. Not only the 4-H Clubsters but their parenls as well are invited to participate in the picnic which will probably be the last such outdoor affair this season. Arrangements have been made by the farm and home agents' departments and three of them will be on hand to help out with the program of festivities. They are: Francis Peebles, assistant county agent, and Mrs- Virginia Patterson and Miss Jane Charles, assistant home agents. Housewives Told To Expect Host Of New Price Advances G.I.

Democrats Plan To Remain As Independents dated December 2, was probated here. which STATESVILLE SHOTS Infernal Glimpaes of People In and Around Statesville. Eight-Cent Airmail Stamps Exchangeable WASHINGTON, Sept. Business concerns needn't worry about being left with an over-supply of eight-cent air mail stamps when the rates go down to five cents an ounce on Oct. 1.

The Post Office Department said today that exchange of new stamps for old can be made on a value basis at any postal station for 60 days beginning September 26- BOMBAY, Sept. torn Bombay gradually returned to normal today after five days of Hindu-Moslem clashes which left an official casualty toll of 203 dead and 618 injured. Only a few scattered stabbings were reported early today and most of the black "protest" flags and red "direct action" had disappeared from the center of the city. Twenty-nine deaths and 100 injuries had been reported since 6 a. m.

yesterday. Fifty of the city's textile mills reopened and were operating with partial staffs. Eighteen remained closed. Railways and far- tories resumed work on a curtailed basis. SPECIAL MEETING District meeting of the I.

will be held in MooresviV F. tonight. All local members wno are planning to attend are asked to meet at Cooper's grocery store on Boulevard at 6:30 j. m. Insists Rep.

May Appear In Person WASHINGTON, Sept. The Senate War Investigating Committee insisted today that Rep. Andrew J. May. appear in Washington in person to explain his connection with the Garsson munitions combine.

Committee Chairman James Mead, N. wrote the ailing 71-year-old chairman of the Housf Military Affairs Committee that he couldn't accept May's offer a bedside interview at his home, nor an 11-page statement which accompanied the offer. The committee has been trying to get May before it for public hearings since early last June when War Department witnesses testified that the Kentucky congressman tried to exert pressure on behalf of firms headed by Murray and Dr. Henry Garsson. Packing Plants Close As Meat Supplies Drop CHICAGO.

Sept. of workers were laid off at packing plants across the country today as the shipment of cattie and hogs (o market dwindled lo the lowest point in history. Meat industry spokesmen predicted that the pinch of the renewed meat shortage would bo felt by consumers next week. By the end of the week, they predicted, housewives will be standing in line again at their neighborhood butcher shops. The 12 major terminal markets this week received only 70,600 cattle.

29,000 calves. 15.000 hos.s and 115,000 sheep and lambs. A spokesman for the Department of Agriculture said the week's supply was the lowest on record. Last week the 12 principal stockyards received 272,000 cat tie, 55,000 calves, 170,000 hogs and 166,000 sheep and lambs. A survey of packing plants showed widespread lay-offs among the slaughtering crews.

Many small independent plants shut down, D. E. WHITE lugging big package LITTLE ELIZABETH RD wearing daddy's tie ILLY WILSON leading with right MRS. TOM REEVE checking groceries SAM GAITHER stopping at red light MRS. WILLIAM FISHER greeting guest MRS.

RALPH REAVIS adjusting shade BETTY JEAN PARRISH calling for A. B. FREDDIE ALEXANDER getting hot foot RAYMOND HORN shaking juke I Democrats Of Iredell County Begin Organizing box PAULINE BLACKWEL- DKR assisting little tot in opening birthday gifts VBLMA HFECK getting initiated HENRY CONRAD taking Jav- tetn pictures KJTTY DEAL icelebrating 6th birthday by at- feuding school. Isaac T. Avry local attorney.

has been appointed temporary chairman tit the GI Democrats of Iredell county and stated in an interview today that work is underway on the selection of a temporary committee which will formulate plans for a county-wide convention at which a permanent chairman and committee be selected. Avery was appointed to tha temporary post yesterday by Tom Broughton of Lenoir, Ninth District chairman for the organization. He is a son of the late Isaac T. Ayory. prominent Burke county political leader and veteran legislator.

He entered lervict in Worid Isaac Avery Made Temporary Chairman War with the National Guard as a corporal and emerged with the rank of captain after winning the Bronze Star. He served in the European theater and has three battle stars. Connected with the law firm of Land, Sowers and Avery of this city, the young attorney lives here with his wif the former Miss Caroline Long and their daughter. Avery urged in his statement today that all Democrat veterans of World Wars I and take nn active part in the organization and that he welcomed tuggettiont Irom all corners of the county in the fonnation of the group here. He stated that expectations are to have the temporary committee formed within the next week and hoped that the county-wide convention could be held by the latter part of October.

According to present plans, a member of the permanent committee will be chosen from each precinct in the county if response permits. He emphasized that his chairmanship and the committee whirl) is being formed are strictly temporary and are being chosen for the purpose of getting tha ball tolling county. Cow Killed In Freak Accident Harold Jolly, of the Central school community, reported to Sheriff Walter Morrison that he accidentally killed a that on the highway last night about 10 miles above Central on the Wilkesboro highway when the automobih he was driving struck the animal, He told Mr. Morrison that he was unable to find the ownrr of the cow at t'ae time. Mr.

car was damaged considerably in the accident bul he escaped injury. Charge Farmer With Aaaault On Daughter K1NSTON (U.fV—A Jines cmmty farmer Edition Philyaw, was being held today in the Trenton jail on charges of criminally assaulting his 13 year old daughter. Sheriff John G. Creagh said that Philyaw, of near Comfort, had admitted committing both incest and assault on his daughter, Doris in a confession made to Creagh and solicitor Dave M. Clark of Greenville.

Creagh said the girl had lived with her father for the past six years. She was quoted as saying her fathor had threatened her with an although said Philyaw denied using force. Dairy Products, Eggs Main 'Trouble Spot." WASHINGTON, Spt. An OPA economist told housewive today to expect further increase in the prices of dairy products and clothing in the month ahead. He said dairy products and iide of ynce control; be tne mam "troubl spots in the food picture becausi of trie seasonal aecline in sup plies.

Meat also is due ior a sea gonai siump bui will be bacK under retail price control Monday On clothing, the expal sum, the most "sinking increas es will be in cotton apparel be cause of price adjustment provisions in the new OPA Act. iiu he also expected risu's in the cos of wool and rayon clothing as re suit of abolition of OHA's maximum average.nrice program. On most other cost of living items, tile OPA official to go up a "little but 1101 enough to put in your eye." Meanwhile, the Agriculture De parlment was winding up the job of reviewing the new retail meal ceilings, scneduled to bs made public tomorrow by OPA. The new ceilings will push prices below present levels but not all the way back to June 30 levels. On the average, the increases over June 30 are expected to be six cents a pound higher on beef, three cents higher on pork, and eight lo nine cents higher on lamb.

The three-man price Decontrol Board is now studying reports from major marketing areas to check price trends since it decided to keep milk, and butter free of control. Th? report indicates, according to a spokesman for board, that prices of butter have "gone up and down" but that the cost of milk has remained steady. Woman Seriously Hurt By Dog Pack MEMPHIS, Sept. Ora Hassel, 74, of Lucy, remained in critical condition in a hospital today as five dogs that tore her in a vicious attack were placed under observation. The pack of doss ripped tho clothing from Mrs.

Hessel's body, virtually chewed off both arm's and clashed her legs, neck and bead. The attack took place at the home of J. D. Oldham, a neighbor. Ten-year-old Lucy Moore, who was bitten several times by the same dog pack before being rescued, was dismissed from a hospital here after receiving treatment.

RALEIGH. Sept. North Carolina GI Democrats, denying that they intended to "absorbed or controlled" by an element of the Democratic party, went on record today as planning to become "an independent force within the Democratic Frank Parker, of Asheville, the president of the new organiza tion's steering committee, and Secretary Mayne Albright, of Raleigh, issued a joirl-statemen). denying that the organization had retreated from its "original purpose." "Some newspapers." the statement said, "have Interpreted the recent statement of the Gl Democrats that we intend to 'support all Democratic nominees in the November elections' as a or a retreat from our original purpose of becoming a dynamic, progressive, and independent force within the Democratic party." The statement continued, "I 1 should nol be so interpreted. As Democrats, we naturally intend to support the candidates nominated in the Democratic primaries held last May.

On the basis of their records, we can then decide to support or oppose them in the Democratic primaries 1948. "In the meantime, we expect to organize on a Democratic basis in every county and precinct, and to improve and develop our platform and policy. We expect to cooperav with all Democrats, veterans and non-veterans, who arc generally nterested in good and progressive government, but we do not expect intend to be absorbed or con- rolled by any clement of former faction of the party." MARRIAGE LICENSES Marriage licenses have been gninled Stephen and Wilma Lorcne Brawley; I ard Lee Gaither and Eva Don. The trial has been Mt lor Dec- Bailey; Sidney NeiU Oliver and ember. Parkini.

Dischargees JIM RISER First Lieutenant Jamrs Kisev son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Kiser of ArmfieKI sfrrept, receiv- his rtischargp from th? Army this week at Fort Bragg after arriving in th" states from Japan. Lt.

Kiscr had served for the past lire? years with the Field Artil- cry and had been on occupation duty in Japan for the past yrar. -lis outfit was c-nroute to the Philippines Japan surrendered last year nnd was amons he first occrj 'ion troops to land on thi Jananp.sp continent. Arriving in Hickory today, he will visit with his wife and son and daughter there for a days before coming to Statesville. UCT MEETS TONIGHT Stalesville Council TJCT meets at 7:30 n'elofk in the lod'4 1 room over SiierrilMVIiile Company for the regular monthly meeting, Secretary Carl M- Popa announces. Sees Danger In Making Nation Military Pawn Of East, West People Must Take Over Rule Of Their Country BY R.

II. SHACKFORD United Press Correspondent STUTTGART, Sept. Secretary of State James F. Byrnes warned today that Germany must not become the pawn of an east-west military struggle and called for immediate establishment of a provisional, central German government. Byrnes delivered the blueprint of American plans for Germany before an audience of 1,000 in the Wucrttcmburg state theater building.

Two thirds of the audience waa made up of American military and civil government personnel- Most of the rest were Germans, including the three German minister presidents of the U. S. zone unofficial Russian representatives were present although three Soviet newsmen and a handful of other Russians were scattered through the audience. Byrnes called for establishment of a German national council to run the Reich under Allied control and to prepare a constitution for what he called in his pre- pared text a permanent, federalized "United States of Germany." In delivering speech he omitted the worda "United States" and merely spoke of a federalized Germany. The British were represented at the ceremony by Sir William Strang of the foreign office.

Ger mans in the audience appeared high spirits after hearing Byrn They the Amefit secretary who waved his hand then) and smiled. Used Hitler's Car Byrnes made the trip from lin in what used to be Adolf (Continued On Eight) GM May Deman $100 Increase On Automobiles DETROIT (U.R)— General Motors Corporation, world's largest automobile manufacturers, blames the government wage-price policy ior lagging industrial production and it would seek new prir? boosts of $100 on each of its cars. GM President C. E. Wilson charged in a report to the press ttiai.

tKi government's failure to set up a workable wage-price lornuiia uas responsible for industry's lack of sustained production. At the same time Wilson: Charged General Motors wai discriminated against by the OPA in previous price increases and in- itnaied the corporation would ask ior new relief. Foresaw another wave of wage stnk.s which he said would reduce the potential market for new and other commodities. Forecast, Increasing shortages of basic raw materials unless the government removed "restrictive controls" 011 resources and imports. Bui predicted the auto industry would attain its goal of producing cars and trucks ''A an annual rate of 6,000,000 (M) by a year from now or at latest by 1048.

Wilson declared that the country should have a good wage-price policy Vmd slick to it. He laid "OIK' of the main faults of the government was its'failure to recognize the necessity of liiifj wages from the beginning." Tlu- GM chief claimed that price control officials had discriminated against the corporation, in earlier price hikes. He claimed GM had been granted increases Oi only 34 40 per cent above 1041 prices on its Chevrolet, compared with 452 cent for the Ford, 47.5 per cent for the Plymouth an'! 57.6 per c'nt for the Nash. Wilson said General Motori hoped to incrrtse production duf ins September and October 90 per cent over the August rate 101,278 passenger cars. Ha laid output then would level off al about the October rate m-i'i'dor of the year.

In rcpTt tof'fc'v, WH rth.H| GM'l OUtpUt 0) passenger cars topped tha mark ior UM flrit ttat ib.