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The Cazette and Daily, York, Pa.t Thursday Morning, September 14, 1950 Published Dally Except Sunday. Entered as Second Class Matter at the Port Office in York, under the act of March 3. 1879. Ma i mm ii wai Mora Reported ftmong Big Three 3n Europe Army foreign ministers of U. I ritain and France reportedly on formation of unified Military force for west lurope, but avoid concrete scussion of organization of lerman military units.

New York, Sept. 13 UP) The IS Three foreign ministers were fported tonight to have reached Engineer Admits Passing Red Light In Train Tragedy Testifying at inquiry into Ohio collision that killed 33 Pennsylvania National Guardsmen, engineer on Pennsy's 'Spirit of St. Louis' says his train was going too fast and ran through stop signal just before crash. Pittsburgh, Sept. 13 UP) The Pennsylvania Railroad's "Spirit of St.

Louis" was running late, going too fast and ran through a stop signal as it ripped into a stalled troop train, its ashen engineer testified today. William E. Eller, 68-year-old railroad veteran with 48 years' service, was the key witness at an inquiry into the pre-dawn Ohio tragedy that killed 33 Pennsylvania National Guardsmen Monday. The open hearing conducted by the railroad, the Interstate Commerce commission, the Ohio Public Utility commission and the Army lasted nearly five hours. ICC Commissioner W.

J. Patterson said at its conclusion; "When we get the record, a report will be written and made public. 'Punitive Action Possible' "If it turns out any law was violated that is administered by the commission, then we can take punitive Col. George W. Haley, representing the Department of Army Operation of Railroads, said he also would submit a report.

A parade of witnesses occupied the stand in the dingy hearing room on the ninth floor of the Pennsylvania's ancient terminal and office building. But none took the spotlight from Eller, a spare, bespectacled graying man who has been under a doctor's care since the crash. The engineer, described by his firemen as one of the "most alert and capable men in railroad service," spoke in low monotones and frequently covered his face with his hands. 30 Minutes Late Photo by The Gazette and Daily KINGSTON VETS HONOR EDDIE CANTOR HERE Louis Slimak, of John M. Casey Puptent 35, Military Order of Cooties, VFW, Kingston, presents comedian Eddie Cantor with plaque for his work in veterans' hospitals.

The Kingston delegation came to York to present the plaque, made of VVilkes-Barre anthracite. The delegation found Cantor at dinner at Hotel Yorktowne. Others in delegation are: Louis Dukas, John A. McIIugh, Al Selloek, Robert Zimmerman, Ben Zabriski and William Chosnyk. After 38 Years Eddie Cantor Again Visits York -Finds Things Changed Eddie Cantor returned to York Turning to more serious sub-yesterday for the first time in 38 jects, Cantor said "although I'm Substantial agreement on the prin-ple of forming a unified military free for Western Europe.

iSources close to the secret conizations here said that creation 1 a combined force for such a Mense must take precedence over fiy organization of German mili-Iry units. VThese German military units, wever, when and if finally cre-I ed, would be expected to partici-te in the defense force in some fanner. Confer Six Hours Secretary of State Dean Acheson, itain's Foreign Secretary Ernest ibvin and Foreign Minister Robert f-human of France, talked for al- 3St six hours today in morning I afternoon meetings. 'After the conversations inform-fl sources said that the three misters appeared to be approach-1 decisions along the following les: l. Agreement on measures for firman internal security by lengthening the German "police and retaining basic control that force in the state govern-jmt.

2. Organization of a unified (Continued on Page Thirty) See Big Three I' jjidustry Studies Hew 'York Plan' no authority, I think the United years this time a world-renowned Cantor Assails Firing Of TV, Radio Actresses Comedian terms dropping of Jean Muir and Ireene Wicker by sponsors because of charge they were associated with 'pro-Communist groups' as 'against American Says no su5h accusation should States is heading in the right direction with the selection of Gen. Marshall as Secretary of Defense." Cantor, who recently returned from a trip to Europe, was enthusiastic in his description of Israel. entertainer who last Sunday scored a smash success in his television debut. "Old Banjo Eyes," in an interview with The Gazette and Daily, said he played the old Colonial theater here in 1912 with Gus Edward's "Kid Kabaret." "'Israel is the only democracy 'Things have changed in York which has risen since World War II," he said, "and should be supported by other democratic countries.

The world someday will be proud of Israel's accomplish ments. He said entertainment in Israel represent threat to anyone's is on a much more "artistic scale" since them," said Cantor. "There are one-way streets now to confuse me." (He told a grandstand audience he left his hotel at 6 a.m. to make sure he got to the fair on time.) Cantor was the headliner at yesterday's afternoon and evening shows at the York fair. The drizzle, which held attendance down, did not seem to perturb the veteran song-and-dance man.

Between choruses of "I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine," Cantor confessed that he and Ida have been looking for a "Son" for years. The Cantors have five than in the United States. Israeli singers and artists are among the greatest in the world, said Cantor. "The people of Israel have troubles plenty of them," he said, they are able to laugh at them. I guess that's a good way to lick them." Cantor left after last night's show for Dallas, where he begins Saturday a series of 03 one- Eddie Cantor last night termed the firing or threat of firing of actress Jean Muir, Ireene Wicker and Gypsy Rose Lee, or any other persons branded by some group as Communists, "against American fairplay." "Red Channels," a private publication which lists some 150 actors, writers and others in radio daughters.

Commenting abouf his television night stands throughout the coun and television as allegedly having debut, Cantor said the only differ- try. He will appear in a one-man ence between video and radio was show at New York's Carnegie Hall been. connected with "pro-Corn munist" groups, recently was the television you have to Sept. 30, in a repeat performance. that in shave.

He appeared there March 22. lanufacturers will survey fork county's industrial po-ntial as a preliminary step fwards forming production ol. 'York Plan' made county fmous in. 1940. Country looks jain to York for leadership, Ichrist says.

I A program to mobilize York flinty industry along the lines of i "York which set the I tional pattern for coordinating liistry for defense purposes in 10, was announced yesterday by Manufacturers' Association of rk. "The new program, like the Orld War II plan, will "assure fiximum production for national, kense," James B. Sechristf as-piiation president, said. Preliminary steps will require If overall survey of the produc-? capacities of primary con-factors. A later survey will j'er the availability of skilled U'sonnel, the' capacity of small jpps and even the health facili-l of the community.

Industrial communities all over nation look to York for again fjepting the leadership in sett-il up a plan that will be work-he in the best interests of na- direct cause of the firing of Miss Muir. She had been appearing on the "Henry Aldrich" television show, sponsored by General Foods. Cantor was emphatic in stating that no accusation by "Red Channels" or any other source, should represent va threat to anyone's job. Only a fair trial can determine an individual's fitness, to work in radio or anywhere else. He said he has written to.

various actors' organizations asking them to do something about the indiscriminate firings. If an actor is proved a Communist, Cantor then added, "they can shove him off the air." Miss Wicker, for many years known as "The Singing Lady," was dropped by her sponsor, (Continued on Page Thirty) See Cantor Assails Mayor Asks Citizens To Half. Mast Flags Mayor Bentzel asked that the people of York cooperate with Governor Duff's order for a period of mourning for the 28th Division men killed in the rOhio train wreck by keeping their flags at half mast through Sept. 21. A ten-day period of mourning decreed by the governor ends on that day.

The mayor said city flags were lowered on Tuesday and invited others to follow the same procedure as a tribute to the men who lost their lives. FBI Nabs Eleven In 'Lottery Ring' Washington, Sept. 13 CP) Acting on a tip by Canadian Moun- ties, the FBI today arrested 11 persons to smash what was described as a $2,000,000 international lottery ring. FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover announced the arrests following a series of pickups extending from California to New York.

Nine men were named in Hoover's announcement. The FBI in Los Angeles later announced arrest of the tenth, identified as the son of one of the principals. And in Texas FBI agents arrested an oil man they said was accused of receiving tickets with a face value of $300,000. He said his New York to St. Louis passenger streamliner left (Continued on Page Thirty) See Engineer Admits Beer-For-Soldiers Dispute Foams Up In Congress Halls Washington, Sept.

13 UP) A beer-for-the-boys-in-Korea controversy foamed up on Capitol Hill today. On one side, Rep. Dingell (D-Mich) proposed a daily beer ration for every fighting man on the House at the taxpayers' expense, that is. On the other side, Rep, Bryson (D-SC) urged that everybody soldiers and civilians alike go on the wagon for the duration. Both proposals came on the morning after an Army order in Tokyo stopped the distribution of a can )f beer a day, for free, to very combat man who wanted one.

It seems there had been complaints from some people back home. Army officials quickly modified the ban after howls of anguish arose. Hereafter, no beer will be bought with public funds. But the can-a-day system will continue for front-line troops only and will be financed from such sources as post exchange profits. This didn't satisfy Dingell.

Introducing a bill to provide free ber, the Michigan Democrat asserted: "To force our American troops to drink dangerously polluted water is the equivalent of an attack from the rear by infiltration." Dunlap To Head CD In Spring Garden A. R. Dunlap, president of the Spring Garden township board of commissioners, has been appointed by the state civilian defense chief of the township. Last night he called the first civilian defense meeting for Sept. 21, to follow the initial meeting of the new township planning com- mission.

The board of commissioners indicated its willingness to cooperate fully with Dunlap in establishing a civilian defense program. Bonus Checks Await Five County Vets nal security," Sechrist said. ofMMlrSnd Who Can Give State Correct Addresses York Set Pattern ork set the pattern for sub- ltracting on war orders in 1938, en York Safe and Lock com-) Sy received the first Lend Lease itract in the nation. They be-l the manufacture of gun mounts. The' late S.

Vfry Laucks, then president of firm, began sub-letting con- Lancaster, Sept. 13 UP) Richard E. Tate, 29, of Mariettal was found guilty today of murder in the first degree in the shotgun slaying of a Rowena bartender. Judge Joseph B. Wissler imposed life imprisonment shortly after the jury of 10 men and two women brought in its verdict.

The Commonwealth charged Tate had been ejected July 5 from a Rowena taproom where Harry S. Floyd, 28, worked as a bartender. A short time later Floyd was killed by a shotgun charge fired from the door. ABOUT TIME With U. S.

25th Division, Korea, Sept. 13 UP) The- Army got around to remedying an oversight today. It awarded the combat infantryman's badge to Col. John H. Mi-chaelis of Lancaster, frequently called the outstanding infantry hero of the Korean war.

Five York countians have not received their state veterans' bonus checks merely because the State Veterans' Compensation bureau does not have their correct addresses, Luther P. Riffle, county director of veterans' affairs, said yesterday. He said the five are among 663 veterans in the entire state who would get a total of $220,000 if the state bureau could find them. Names of the York countians and the addresses they gave when applying for bonuses are: Clarence A. Emig, York RD 2.

George E. Frederick, merely York, Pa. Leon L. Matthews, 527 Susquehanna avenue, York. John D.

Maxwell, 161 Spring Grove road, Penn township. Walter E. Urey, York RD 1. Riffle said the state bureau mailed checks to the five men at these addresses but the checks were returned when the postoffice attaches reported they no longer live at the addresses they gave. All undeliverable checks now are being held at the state bureau office in Harrisburg.

Veterans whose addresses have changed since they applied for bonuses and who have not received them should mail their names, service serial numbers, both their old and their new addresses to: The director, World War II Veterans' Compensation Bureau, Harrisburg. Riffle said he has a list of the names of all 663 veterans whose addresses are incorrect. Veterans who were outside Pennsylvania when they applied for bonuses and who now are in the state may not have bonuses because the checks may have been mailed to their out of state addresses and then mailed back to the bureau. Their names may appear on the state wide list, Riffle said. a large scale program which i ned him national recognition, pn 1940 the Manufacturers' I Jation of York began prelimin-v surveys, similar to those they pnd conducting now.

These iveys resulted in a 15-point pro-J of action, called the "York which pooled all available ilitles and manpower with close peration between industry and or. fhis "York Plan" became the ionwide program for defense bilizatlon. i committee to head the new t'ject probably will be appointed the near future..