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North lowo's Daily Newspaper Edited for tht MASON CITY GLOBE-GAZETTE "THE NEWSPAPER THAT MAKES ALL NORTH IOWANS NEIGHBORS" HOME EDITION VOL. LXI Associated Preu and United Frew Full (Seven a Copy) MASON CITY, IOWA, SATURDAY, JULY 9, 1955 Thlj Paper Consists of Two One No. 234 Bodies Found of 2 Drowned in River IN DISASTER HOAX 2 Youths Held in Mystery of Fishing Boat Blue Star WOODMERE, N. Y. WV-Two youths were held early Saturday as police unravelled the mystery of the fishing boat Blue Star.

An SOS signal, purportedly coming from the vessel, sent coast guard rescue craft on a 550,000 search of the Atlantic early Thursday. Nassua County police said one of the youths, a 21-year-old former crewman on a commercial fishing boat, admitted that he beamed distress signal to show his A I jr 17-year-old pal how a "real radio Appeal for Peace Signed by Einstein Bertrand Russell Reveals Document By MILTON MARMOR LONDON Just before his death Albert Einstein and eight other eminent scientists signed an appeal to world rulers to end war lest nuclear weapons destroy mankind. Bertrand Russell, the 83-year-old British philosopher who is now an earl, drew up the manifesto. He disclosed its wording and the details connected with its signature at a news conference attended by 200 persons. Russell said he received Einstein's signature to the a day before the propounder of the theory of relativity died in the United States on April 18.

Einstein called Russell "the dictator of the enterprise." Write 20 Russell wrote to 20 scientists involved in nuclear work on both The older youth was identified! as Thomas Maldona, of East Rock-i away, N. laid off six weeks ago from the fishing boat St. Joseph. Third-Degree Burglary His companion was George Teen, of Oceanside, N. Y.

Police said the youths, who broke into the radio shack of the St. Joseph, were charged with a third-degree They are expected to be turned over for prosecution by the Federal Communications Commission as soon as a warrant is obtained from a federal judge. Under commission regulations, a hoaxer faking a disaster at sea faces a 510,000 fine, a year in prison or both. Was Sinking The distress signal said the 40- foot fishing boat Blue Star was sinking with 21 persons aboard after striking a "strange object" 30 miles off Barnegat. N.

J. The message said a boiler room explosion set the boat ablaze, blocking access to JUte- preservers. The last radio telephoned message said tersely that the Blue Star was going down and a foreign submarine was picking up survivors. Coast Guard air and sea craft patrolled some 4,000 square miles of the sea in the area pinpointed in the message oil slick and a only to find an torn, unmarked uuu 1.U44J. UUUJalJVCU sides of the iron curtain seekingjij fe jacket bobbing in' the water approval of document.

ither was necessarily an indica- eight signed. Nine said no three never answered. The statement drafted for government leaders of tie major powers said: "Here, which then, is the problem we present to you, stark and dreadful and inescapable; tion of a disaster, the coast guard said. Cost 550,000 SCENE OF This is the spot where Enoch (Nick) Kaloplastos, 21, and Norman Pheil, 16, drowned while swimming late Friday afternoon. The two men were swimming in the river.

The body of Kaloplastos was re- covered early Saturday morning. Rescue operations for the men continued until 11 p. m. Friday night. Firemen are shown in a boat probing near the dam where they believe the men were caught by the strong undercurrent.

Whitfield Asks to Be Withdrawn In Nomination for AEC Post WASHINGTON ttV-Allen Whitfield Friday asked President Eisenhower to withdraw his nomination to be a member of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC). The President is expected to withdraw it next week. The White House said Whitfield's letter, making the request, arrived after President Eisenhower had left for a visit at his Gettysburg. farm. The substance of the letter was! telephoned to the President, and The search, which cost the gov- the President was said to have re- ernment $50,000.

was called off fhprw IV ifh rpcrrDt after 30 hours when it was ascertained that all boats listed as the ceived the request "with regret. Under Fire Whitfield. Des Moines attorney 11 shall we put an end to tie numanjBIue Star were accounted for, no an a Republican, has under Or shall mankind renounce submarine was in the area and fire by some members of the Sen- that no from rplntivoc -m race war? The three-page statement said: "In view of the fact that in any future war nuclear weapons will certainly be employed, and that such weapons threaten the continued existence of mankind, we urge the governments of the world to realize, and to acknowledge publicly, that their purposes can not be furthered by a world war. and we urge them, consequently, to find peaceful means for settlement of all matters of dispute be- wecn Geneva Conference Russell, who was one of thcl signers, issued the statement at a news conference just nine days before the British. French, Russian and U.

S. leaders met at Geneva to discuss ways of easing world tension in the H-bomb age. He said he was sending copies to all the "powerful" governments of the world. "People." said the document, "will not face this alternative because it is so difficult to abolish The scientists said that people in the H-bomb era ask the lies before us, if we chose, continual progress in happiness, knowledge and wisdom- shall we. instead, choose death, because we cannot forget our that no calls from relatives were received by the coast guard.

The search was finally written off, as a hoax with Cmdr. James Doyle, of Coast Guard headquarters here, making this comment: "What we'd like to say or do to the person who would do such a thing is unprintable." As Human Beings "We are speaking on this occasion, not as members of this or that nation, continent or creed, but as human beings, members of the species man, whose continued ex- existence is in doubt," the statement added. "The world is full of conflicts, and overshadowing all minor conflicts, the titanic struggle between Communism and anti-Communism." In addition to Russell and Einstein, the signatories to the document included: Prof. P. W.

Bridgman of Harvard, Nobel prize winner for physics. Prof. H. J. Muller.

formerly a professor in Moscow and India, and now at Indiana University, Loyal Laotian Forces Take Red Positions SAIGON, Indochina Laotian forces have recaptured positions overrun by Communist-led rebels deep in the jungle-covered mountains of the Indochinese kingdom and sent the Reds reeling in retreat toward the east, Laotian officials said Saturday. The counter attack was spearheaded by paratroopers rushed to the threatened area by plane Friday. They were supported by local national forces. Laotian officials said the loyal forces were identified as members of Red-organized Pathet-Lao (Free Laos) movement which was orga- 0 nized to fight guerrilla actions)months" his" "nomination 0 has been against the French during the Indochinese war. The rebels struck in the region of Muong Peun, in the Sam Neuva province some 60 miles south of Communist North Viet Nam.

The officials said a "large" force of national troops were dispatched to the provinces of Sam Neuva and Xieng Khoang to prevent the rebels from regaining the recaptured territory. RECOVER workers help, remove the body of Norman Pheil, 16, from the Winnebago River early Saturday morning. Pheil drowned while swimming in the river near the bridge on highway 65. Shown helping in the work are "(left to right) Highway Patrolmen Dick Hahn and Howard Miller. Jerry Goodnow, Mason City, and Cerro Gordo County Coroner Dr.

E. Christopherson. ate-House Atomic Energy Committee since his nomination to the AEC was first made last March 16. Although Murray Snyder, assistant White House press secretary, said only that the President would take "appropriate action" next week, it w-as regarded as certain the President would withdraw the nomination. Whitfield wrote the President that it appeared that if confirmed his service might involve the AEC in political controversy "for which' I would be made to feel responsible and which I am confident you did not intend that important agency to Soul Searching "Consequently," he added, "I have concluded that, at whatever cost to myself, I should request you to withdraw my nomination.

I have reached this decision after much soul searching. I am obliged for the evidence of your good-will and shall always be grateful to you for it." In advance of the White House disclosure. Sen. r.e (D-Tenn) had said he was informed there was a strong "probability" Eisenhower would withdraw the nomination. No Hearing In his letter, Whitfield told the President that during the four WEDDING PLANNED HOLLYWOOD (UP)-Opera star Dorothy Kirsten and Dr.

John Douglas French, Los Angeles-born neurosurgeon, said Saturday they will be married July 18 in the Congregational Church in nearby San Marino. pending the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy has not accorded him a hearing. In the interval, he said, he had been made the "vic- i of insinuations which have been widely circulated by sources unknosvn to me." He said he received a letter from Sen. Anderson (D-NM), chairman of the joint committee, asking detailed replies to many questions, some of a "most extraordinary nature," and many of them requiring him to "reveal affairs of persons who are my clients." ROCK COOLING CANTANIA, Sicicily (UP)-Red- hot melted rock, which threatened to erupt from steaming Mt. Etna, has started to coo), scientists from University said Saturday.

GRIM EVIDENCE Harold Marsh, Mason City fireman, holds two towels left in a building near the river. Kaloplastos' shoes and socks were left in his car near the bridge. ATTLEES IN MISHAP LONDON Laborite Prime Minister Clement Attlee and his wife were involved in a collision of their car and a bus Friday. They escaped injury. SAME News in Brief CARGO TOO HOT MILWAUKEE, Wis.

Milwaukee Harbor Commission decided that a cargo of clay destined for the strikebound Kohler Co. of Kohler, was too "hot" to handle. The decision not to unload the Norwegian freighter Fossum removed, the threat of a general strike in the Milwaukee area. IKE TO SPEAK WASHINGTON President Eisenhower will make a television- radio speech to the nation next Friday night on the Big Four Summit Conference and what he hopes to accomplish there. He will speak for 15 minutes shortly before he takes off by plane at 10:30 p.

m. for Geneva. WASHINGTON investigators arranged to make public Saturday a special report prepared by investment banker Adolphe H. WenzelL Democrats said it would show Wenzell helped formulate President Eisenhower's public power policy. ELLSWORTH DISAPPEARS LAS VEGAS, Nev.

man Frank Ellsworth has disappeared, taking with him a mysterious fortune of $87,000 in cash. Investigators for the U.S. Internal Revenue Department sought to question Ellsworth, 36, soon after he was freed and his money returned by police Friday night. -s DISABILITY DISCHARGES OAKLAND, Calif. Ufl-The Navy said Saturday that two of the seven crewmen of a U.S.

patrol bomber shot down by Russian MIGs June 23 will get disability discharges and pensions. Winnebago Claims Enoch Kaloplastos and Norman Pheil The bodies of two swimmers who were apparently caught in the treacherous undercurrent near a dam in the Winnebago River, north of Mason City were recovered Saturday morning. Enoch (Nick) Kaloplastos, 21, and Norman Pheil, 16, went for a cooling swim late Friday afternoon near the 'Sugar Beet" bridge on Highway 65 near the American Crystal Refining Co. They are believed to have been caught by the strong undercurrent caused by the water flowing over the dam. Both bodies were found about 300 feet downstream from the dam.

Pheil's body was recovered about mother, a sister. Airs. Russell (Elizabeth) Glassel, Mason City: two aunts, Mrs. Jacob Franke and Mrs. James Shoevin.

both of Mason City, and four uncles. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are pend- 5:30 a. m. Saturday morning.

Res-jing for Kaloplastos. The body is at cue teams found Kaloplastos' body McAuley Funeral Home. about 11 a. m. Mason City firemen were called the scene about 6:15 p.

m. Friday. Rescue operations were started immediately. Police, sheriffs deputies, highway patrolmen and volunteer workers from Clear Lake and Mason City assisted in the rescue. Heard Cries Mrs.

George Barrett, who lives about 100 yards north of the river, ieard the screams for help from river about 6:15 p.m. Friday. Her husband ran to the river. He ADDITIONAL PHOTO, PAGE 14 said he saw a hand in the water in the middle of the stream about 15 yards below the dam. Barrett immediately ran to the Pennington Grocery in Winnebago Heights and summoned help.

But by the time neighbors arrived back at the river there was no trace of the two men. Mason City firemen probed the river from boats until darkness but could find no trace of the missing men. Sheriff's deputies and volunteer workers continued the search until 11 p.m. but were forced to quit because -of darkness and the danger of snags and sunken logs upsetting their; own boat. i Search Continues Charles City Boy Killed by Gravel Truck CHARLES CITY City, county and state authorities Saturday were still investigating the death of Russell E.

Starkey, 8, Charles City, who was killed by a green gravel-truck Friday. The driver of the truck remains unknown. According to neighbors, Russell, who was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Theodore Starkey, was run over by the truck as it backed out of a driveway on 20th Ave.

He was on his bicycle at the time. They said they believed the driver first warned the boy not to- ride bis bicycle in the driveway and drove off unaware of the accident. The boy was discovered immediately afterward on the street with a broken neck and crushed skull. Officials said that numerous green trucks answering the description by neighbors have been hauling crushed rock in the area during the past week. Funeral services will be held in The search continued Saturday the auser Funeral Home, Charles morning.

Pheil's body was recov-jcity, at 2 p.m. Monday with the ered at 5:30 a. m. about 300 ev A. C.

Wegner of the below the dam, Pheil's mother, Rose, and Kaloplastos' wife, Betty, both watched operations from the bridge Friday night. Kaloplastos' car was parkec next to the bridge. Two towels were hanging in a building next to he river. Kalaplastos' shoes were still in the car. His wife said both he men changed- in bathing suits before they left home.

They are neighbors in Winnebago Heights. Good Swimmer Neighbors said that young PheiJ was a "good swimmer" and that ic often swimming near the dam. They speculated that he tried U. S. Settles Dispute Over 3 Officers WASHINGTON United States has quietly settled its latest diplomatic dispute with Russia over three American Army officers expelled from the Soviet Union.

The State Department, apparently to keep the incident from disturbing prospects for the Big Four summit conference, has accepted Russia's right to order the hrce embassy aides out of the country. Three replacements for the men, all assistant Army attaches, will be named, however, with the expectation Russia will agree to accredit them for the American Embassy in Moscow. The name of one of the men has already gone forward for approval, it was learned, but informants did not disclose his name. The whole incident and its aftermath have been handled without publicity, obviously in an effort to keep the affair from mushrooming into a major disagreement at this time. The State Department confirmed the incident only after details had become known.

FEAR FOR COFFEE RIO DE JANEIRO (UP)-Coffce growers feared Saturday that the cold snap may cause frost damage to their vast crops. PHEIL KALOPLASTOS to save Kaloplastos, who reportedly was not an experienced swimmer, 'when the man in the undercurrent the bridge. Boats and motors from got caught underneath Clear Lake were called in to assist in the rescue operations. Clear Lake volunteer helpers included Roger Peterson, Jim Wolfe, Don Madsen Church of the Open Bible, officiating. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery.

Russell is survived by his parents, brothers, Jack, Steven and Garry; and a sister. Barbara. Luncheon Is Planned for Capt Fischer WASHINGTON Iowa congressional delegation plans a luncheon next Monday for Capt. Harold Fischer Swea City, Iowa. Air Force pilot who was shot down in the Korean War and held prisoner by the Chinese Communists for several years.

Fischer, released with three other pilots some weeks ago, returned to this country and has spent recent weeks with his parents in Swea City. Rep. Dolliver (R-Iowa) said Fischer is coming here for conferences at the Pentagon about reassignment with the Air Force. Dolliver arranged the luncheon. BULLETIN HONG KONG The Hong Kong government announced Saturday that the three turncoaf Red China will cross the Chinese-Hong Kong border Sunday afternoon.

About The Weather Mason City: Partly cloudy. Iowa: Scattered thunderstorms. and Hal Raster. Jerry Goodnow Americans now seeking to leave from Mason City also helped. The boats came from Raster's Rove and Bayside Boat Livery.

Spectators lined the bridge and the sides of the stream throughout the rescue operations. Pheil is the son of Norman Pheil i whose body was found in Willow Creek east of Mason City Feb. 28, 1951. The older Pheil had been missing about a month when his A lhc th Minnesota: Mostly fair. Globe Gazette Weather Data up to 8 a.m.

Saturday: Maximum Minimum At 8 a.m. YEAR AGO: Maximum Minimum Gordo County coroner said appeared as if his body had been the water a considerable time, was separated from his family at the time. Kaloplastos was employed at the Mike Davis Furnace Co. in Mason City. Pheil worked as a carpenter's helper.

Rites for Pheil will be held Monday at 2 p. m. in the Colonial Funeral Home. He is survived by hiii SHOWERS 94 67 73 78 61.