The Times-News from Twin Falls, Idaho • 1

Traffic Death Scoreboard Hr i comparison traffic fatalities as of thi ata for nd 1'5S foi Maffie Valley and for the cntira atate. Idaho, 1960 1 Idaho, 1961 2 Magic Valley, 1950 0 Magic Valley, 1951 ....0 FINAL EDITION ii Keep 1961 Highly Safe! Be Careful! A Regional Newspaper Serving Nine Irrigated Idaho Counties VOL. 42, NO. 264 Official City and County Newspaper TWIN FALLS, IDAHO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1961 Member of Audit Bureau of Circulations Associated Press and United Press Internationa PRICE 5 CENTS 3 Men Killed in Explosion U.S. Breaks Ties With Cuba; Hate I 1 Idaho Fall unclear iteactor: ion Limi ted to Building Campaign Starts HAVANA, Jan.

4 (UPD The Castro-controlled Cuban TDl'eSS and radio lannMiprl nn IDAHO FALLS, Jan. 4 (P) A new-style nuclear reactor blew up last night, killed three men and touched off a high level of deadly radiation all-out hate campaign against the united States today, denouncing the break in a building at one of America's major atomic testing stations. Officials said it apparently was a chemical explosion that shattered the reactor's tions as a "consummation of Yankee diplomatic aggression." Ignoring the fact the nuclear core, but added that this was purely guesswork pending an investigation by experts. The atomic energy commission quickly sealed off break came after Cuba demanded the American embassy cut its staff from several! the area and said there was no danger to other parts of the station or Idaho Falls, a city of 34,000 persons 40 miles away. But the building itself hundred to 11 persons, the Cubans sought to construe the Washington action as i was so "radioactively hot" that only one of the three bodies could be recovered in the first nine hours after the blast.

In Washington, the army "proof" of earlier Drotmean One-Man Atom-Bomber da charges the U. S. had been preparing a military in NEWS BULLETINS Population of identified the two army dead as Spec. ocl. John A.

Byrnes, Utica, N. and Spec. 4cl. Richard L. Mc-Kinley, Kenton, O.

The third victim was identified by the navy as Richard C. Legg, navy electrician first class, Roscommon, Mich. A team of radiological experts, eerie lnnkinff in their hneerv white Idabo Is Safe; No Radiation CASABLANCA, Morocco, Jan. 4 (IPC King Mohammed Morocco. ODened the African little summit conference today by proposing a 10-p'oint charter for neutralist Africa united against colonialism and foreign interference.

Calling for a closer alignment of the nations of the awakening continent, he also suggested formation of a consultative constituent African assembly to coordinate future policies. WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 The senate plunged Into full-fledged j.hate today on proposals to curb future filibusters. Liberals IDAHO FALLS, Jan. 4 tfl The suits witn heavy protective shoes.

vasion. Newspaper editorialists and radio commentators took the same propaganda line that the sever-: ance of relations was "another step" in the alleged U. S. plan setting the stage for direct attack. Perhaps significantly, Moscow radio earlier took the same line in its radio reference to the break in its international broadcast service.

The White House served, notice today that the United States will continue to use the Guantanamo atomic energy commission empha Crash Seen NEW YORK, Jan. 4 UP) A civil aeronautics board inquiry was told today that ssven witnesses reported seeing the collision of a United Airlines jet and a Trans World airlines Super Constellation here on Dec. 16 and that neither plane appeared to be taking evasive action. A report was read by George R. Baker, CAB air safety investigator, at the start of a CAB hearing into the plane collision over Staten island that killed all 128 persons aboard the two planes and eight on the ground.

Baker's report summarized interviews wilh 125 persons. gloves and mask, shuttled in and out of the building to inspect sized today that there is no radiation danger to populated areas in Idaho and Utah from the explo damage and test the radiation. They went in one at a time and mined on an all-out fight to modify present rules which require ap-nroval of two-thirds of all members voting before debate can be sion of a nuclear reactor at its could stay only minutes. The AEC said it would send airplanes aloft limited, nearby station. The AEC said the radiation was naval -base despite the break in confined to the immediate area of the blast.

Buses left here on BANGKOK, Thailand, Jan. 4 (I'PII The Southeast Asia Treaty organization today condemned the dropping of war supplies to leftist Laotian rebels from Soviet aircraft as a menace to world peace. But it did not take up the question of any possible military counter-action to check the level and direction of radiation. A southwest wind, however, was blowing at the time and would take any radiation over barren wastelands away from populated areas. The three victims were oper schedule this morning to take diplomatic relations with Cuba.

The White House position was made public in a two-sentence 'okyc tie. employes to the site and normal tin that country. work began in other buildings, statement read bv Presidential a tw There appeared to be no great ating the reactor known as "Sta Two Justices ickei eragi il, 2, concern here, 40 miles from the scene, although the Post-Register tionary Low Power Reactor No. 1." It is a prototype of a small mobile jus: and local radio stations received some calls from residents for de Press Secretary James C. Hager-ty.

"The termination of our diplomatic and consular relations with Cuba has no effect on the status of our naval station at Guantanamo," his statement said. "The treaty relations under which we maintain the naval sta tails of the accident. reactor being developed for use by the army in remote areas. The accident occurred at 9:30 p.m. The three men killed were the only ones in the building.

At Jerome Judge Fines Man on Three Counts A Jerome driver was fined on three separate counts when he appeared Wednesday before Je The chartered buses that carry AEC employes to work at the sta Of Peace for County Hired William Nungester, Buhl attorney, and Elwood Henstock, Hollister, were chosen as justices of the peace for Buhl and Hollister tion left here this morning on Quarantine Off GOODING, Jan. 4 California scabies regulations against Idaho cattle were lifted yesterday, according to Dr. E. H. Ikard, Gooding, federal veterinarian in charge of Magic Valley.

Dr. Ikard received a telegram Tuesday authorizing him to announce that the California quarantine has been removed. This means that no stocker or feeder cattle will have to be dipped before being shipped to California. least 60 are on duty there in the daytime. schedule.

For any worried motorists, the It was the first fatal accident in tion may not be abrogated without the consent of the United States." There are 10,000 U. S. sailors, 11 years of operation at the na AEC issued a mid-morning bulletin advising that radiological teams had checked U. S. highway rome Justice of the Peace Leo marines, civilian workers and, de tional reactor testing station, a major AEC installation.

pendents at the big base Wednesday morning by Twin Falls county commissioners and Probate Judge-Elect Zoe Ann War- It may be weeks before the AEO Hagerty reported that President 20 near the station and found, it safe for travel. Terrill. Junior L. Myer, Jerome, was fined $15 and costs and assigned 20 demerits for stop sign viola knows exactly what happened. Eisenhower had received continu- berg But a spokesman said it apparent (Contini'td on Pg s.

Column 5) No decision was made on the tion. He also was fined $3 each Water Supply principal post in Twin Falls. Candidates being considered are the present Twin Falls justice of for overwidth charges and having no driver's license. State patrolman William Van Dyke issued the Leaders Claim the peace, Robert Pence; Kim ly was a chemical explosion. About 4,500 permanent employes work at the station west of here and the AEC said it planned no changes in their schedules today.

The engine for America's first atomic submarine was developed at the site and tests are now being conducted there on a variety of citations. Is Adequate, berly's justice of the peace, Ray Ben W. Williams, 55, Emmett, Potter, and Claude jr. Twin Falls. Cuba Leader Is Heckled at Ui N.

Session UNITED NATIONS, N. Jan. Manager Says was fined $25 and costs and assessed 25 demerits by Judge Terrill Wednesday for crossing over a These three were to meet with Belgian Crisis Is Improving BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 4 UR Government spokesmen claimed the commission and Miss War Twin Falls Is in rr, rln.nrer of inciuaing me power double white line. He was cited by State Patrolman Marvin S.

Wright. plant for an atomic airplane. berg at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the commission's office for personal The "radiological crew member! Marvin Pierson, 32, Jerome, was who entered the metal building interviews. fined $20 and costs and given 25 pieced together this picture of the Present at the meeting Wednes today that strike-torn Belgium is A nuclear warhead, small enough to be carried by one man, Is shown on the army's Davy Crockett, a hand or jeep portable weapons demerits by Judge Terrill Tuesday for speeding 75 miles per hour in explosion: running out of water during the two months Twin Falls Canal company water is shut off, H.

L. Derrick, Twin Falls city manager, assured the city commission Tuesday evening. He explained that Tuesday afternoon Paul Newton, city engineer. day were Commissioners Henry slowly returning to normal, but 4 (jD An anti-Cuba demonstration broke out in the public gallery of the U. N.

security council today during a speech by Cuban Foreign Minister Raul Roa. The outbreak forced a recess in the council system capable of tiring atomic or conventional warheads. The war The experimental reactor, being strikers called for new demonstra a 55-mile zone. head packs tremendous force yet has a small enough effective radius Crow and Russell C. (Bud) Larsen, Miss Warberg and City Commission Chairman Vernor Riddle.

tions against the government's Forrest W. Freer, 22, Mountain that using troops, nearby troops and civilian populations are not developed as a portable source of electric power and heat for the armed forces, apparently "blew its Home, was fined $20 and costs "'1 i 'J 4 endangered by the blast. Radioactive fallout danger is minimized, meeting. Riddle appeared to discuss the austerity program. Leaders of the Socialist-led Gen.

eral Workers Federation sum. and given 25 demerits Tuesday by (NEA telephoto) Judge Terrill for going 70 miles possibility of the main Twin Falls justice of the peace assuming the supervised construction of a dam in the highline canal to store water being pumped into the canal from Rock creek. Periodic releases will i Imoned strikers to a rally after a per hour in a 50-mile zone. top." The reactor and the boiling water in which it is Immersed are housed in a metal shell which was (Continued on Past 2, Column 7) Gustave A. Weisshaupt, 36, Po- dual function of city police judge.

He said he had not discussed the U. N. guards quickly moved in on the demonstrators as they heckled the Cuban foreign minister, but when the shouting persisted the council president. Ambassador Omar Loutfi, United Arab Republic, ordered a recess. No Evidence Found be available from this dam during catello, was fined $15 and costs and given 25 demerits Tuesday by 7pornirig attempt to close depart- 7 rgi'mA stores collapsed before a wi ft.

of police force, v' Guarded by an iron ring of ar- the two-month shutoff period of (Continued Ptirc 2, Column 1) canal company water. matter in depth with other city commission members but indicated he would try to talk with them before rejoining the ses U. N. Leader Derrick explained to the com 4jPBiorett cars and state policemen A if 1 parliament met to discuss the pro- Roa had just begun presenting mission why the domestic water sion Wednesday afternoon. I Of Laos Invasions VIENTIANE, Laos, Jan.

4 (JFy Western officials said Cuba charges that a U. S. mva. Opposition to V4'! I Pam of higher taxes and reduced supply from Rock creek is being sion of Cuba is imminent. Roa said last night's break of U.S nenare service that the govern, merit insists is necessary for sur rival, Demos to Be Cuban relations would contribute today several days' inquiry has brought no evidence of a land invasion of Laos by Vietminh forces from communist to the increasing tension.

Police Judge J. O. Pumphrey said Wednesday he is working on a part-time basis. The length of his tenure in office would depend upon the city commission, he said. Riddle said Judge Pumphrey was working on a month-to-month basis.

The city has the The department store strike attempt was marked by scattered North Viet Nam. But these same officials declared a U. S. delayed in reaching Twin Falls, noting that cold weather has created an ice jam in the high-line canal. In answer to a question by Commissioner Howard Reynolds, Derrick said the state public health department told him that pollution cleanup measures are being taken by the six food processing 'Responsible' Just at this point shouts broke out in the crowded gallery.

The demonstrators yelling in Spanish Soviet showdown over Laos is closer than ever before violence, and there were clashes elsewhere in Belgium. Police chased several hundred WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 (UPD They expressed belief that compromise or restraint on the part of the big powers can still save Laos from becom such words as murderer, liar and "communist." right to hire people over the 65- Republican congressional leaders with President Eisenhower's ap pickets away from stores. The pickets, about 40 per cent of them The meeting resumed after 10 ing a battleground between communism and the West. proval pledged themselves today Ihe big question, say top to "responsible and constructive" industries held responsible for the pollution "with all possible speed." Derrick told the commission that western diplomats here, is minutes.

Roa took the floor after the United States had accused Castro of deliberately forcing the breach of relations between the two coun opposition during the Kennedy Traveling to Congo Crisis ACCRA, Ghana, Jan. 4 (UPD United, Nations Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold today headed for the troubled Congo with what he called a professional weakness hope. "I am hopeful that's professional weakness hopeful and insistent," he told newsmen whea asked about the chances' of Belgium heeding his requests to refrain from activities in the Congo. Hammarskjold stopped here briefly on his mission to Leopold-ville where he hopes to bring order out of the Congo's political chaos. Accompanying him was the new American ambassador to Ghana, Francis Russell.

Hammarskjold said the United how far the Soviets are pre- administration. women, walked meekly away. Leaders for Idaho Solon They said after a White House pared to go in supporting he and Newton conferred with Keith Anderson, Boise engineering tries. meeting that they were ready and. pro-communist rebels defying the year retirement age when needed, he said.

Pumphrey retired officially Dec. 31. These meetings Wednesday indicated a fourth justice appointment may be necessary later for the Kimberly area. They considered the amount of time an appointee would be available for the job. It is considered a full-time, regular office hours task.

Salaries for Justices range from the top of $400 a month in Twin Falls, to $200 in Buhl and $150 new pro-western government of geologist, and arranged for a water resources study, tentatively scheduled for a March 20 completion. He said the purpose of the study is to Truck Collision Units Named get expert advice on which the commission can base future water BOISE, Jan. 4 Wl Committee T.F. Chamber Awaits Moves In Road Case The Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce is awaiting further developments on the interstate highway plan, according to William Grange, secretary-manager. He explained that the chamber will take no action until either the state highway board or district judge Gilbert Norris, Weiser, acts.

Kills One, Hurts Burley Resident willing to cooperate in passing legislation in the national interest but would resist "reckless and irresponsible spending." This outline of the GOP role in the new congress was given by senate Republican leader Everett M. Dlrksen, Illinois, and house GOP leader Charles A. Halleck, Indiana, after the party leadership in congress had its lirst 1961 assignments were nearine comnle. supply decisions. in Idaho's 1QK1 lpuislnt.nre t.n.

Certificates of meritorious serv PAYETTE, Jan. 4 (UPD James ice were approved by the commis Hw, turning the legislative wheels almost to the lawmaking stase. in the Hollister area. The total county budget for justice of the sion, to be awarded to six retiring 65-year-old city employes. The em.

Introduction of major legislation JwaS expected before the day's final peace operations is $20,000. lnis is utilized for salaries of the Magee, about 30, Weiser, became Idaho's second traffic victim of 1961 today when his pickup truck and a potato truck collided headon near here. A Burley man was hurt. Sheriff Ray Stephens said the Premier Prince Boun Oum. U.

S. officials say the choice between an all-out war and a continued stalemate depends on the Soviet Union and whether it is prepared to risk another Korea to gain its ends in Laos. Authorities in Washington said there is little doubt extensive Soviet and communist North Vietnamese participation in military operations against the royal Laos government are timed to catch the United States at a period of maximum disadvantage. The outgoing administration of President Eisenhower turns over responsibility to President-Elect John F. Kennedy in a Sscant 16 days.

Officials believe the communists are seeking to exploit any ployes, and length of service, are Harry E. Smock, electrical inspec jrjoujournment. 1 mi- Nations "is doing the best" in the Congo. He said thisf underlined how serious the United Nations session with President Eisenhower. Dirksen and Halleck breakfasted with the Presidjent before moving into the larger leadership confer me senate met at 10 a.m.

but recessed Immediately to permit justices, secretarial help, supplies and office rents. Commissioner Crow said. Those appointed will begin work Jan. 9, tor, 11 years; H. H.

Ballenger, superintendent of streets and water, 11 years; William L. Hendricks, consideration of committee force of the collision threw Magee to apparently instant death on the assignments. The house delayed its ence. At the present, action on the interstate highway in the Magic regarded the Congo's troubles. San Francisco's plumbing inspector, 12 years; Halleck told newsmen there were wi untu a.m.

to give time for discussion of the committee jobs. Valley is practically at a standsti 1. allegations that the Republican James O. Pumphrey, police judge, 23 years; Mrs. Dorothy C.

Fuller, pavement. The accident occurred about midnight just east of the Snake river bridge connecting this area and Ontario, Ore. It was an The highway board selected "plan which would take the highway south of the Eden and, Hazelton Residents Chilly SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4 minority in congress was out to wreck, obstruct and serve as a blind opposition to the new Democratic administration. But he in me early Introduction of major Wis follows promises of some GOP leaders to get legislation under way as quickly as possible to provide a contrast with the 1959 ses Idaho fatality.

Sales Slow License plate sales at the Twin Falls county assessor's office continued slow Wednesday morning. By 11:30 6,661 automobile and 2,259 truck licenseplates had been sold. There were customers at Temperatures dropped below Two persons in the potato truck area to a point near the Hansen bridge, then on to a point Just advantage they can find in the sisted, "We're not going to oper city treasurer, 25 years, and William A. (Jack) Bell, street foreman, 39 years. Ballenger addressed the commission, thanking them for the certificate, but criticizing the city's mandatory retirement policy for persons reaching 65 years of age.

The commission unanimously ap freezing in the San Francisco area early yesterday, causing the bay bridge to shrink two and-half ate that way." Gary Bennett, 28, Burley, and Gerald W. Taylor, 27, Thermopo-lis, Wyo. were taken to an On meantime. The state department has put sion. Yesterday, house Speaker W.

D. erle, named the mem- west of Jerome. Judge Norris, who sat as special jurist in the 11th district court at He said there would be differen on the record the Soviet and North ces in position between the two tario hospital where they were re only two of the four sales windows Jerome, told the state highway ul-'s oi the important ways and means committee wliir.h retire at the time. ported in satisfactory condition. Vietnamese airlift of arms to com munist forces in Laos.

In a state parties in congress and the GOP "will be in opposition but it will ments the leadership viewpoint and ment it cited 184 observed flights be responsible, constructive oppo proved payment of $2,132.11 to the Stein- McMurray-Anderson Insurance agency, Twin Falls, for by Soviet transport planes carry sition." Dirksen agreed, but said Two Retired City Employes to ing war material to rebel forces. feet. Engineers on the bridge braved the unusual cold snap shortly before dawn with measuring devices. Sometime later, they reported that the span contracted 30 inches. Engineers on the Golden Gate bridge speculated, that their span probably shrunk a bit, too.

But it was so cold, they just sat in their warm office and speculated. Nation Rep. William L. Hendrlx, R. Vwas named chairman.

Other tv. i also that Republicans would offer legislative proposals in line with liability insurance for Joslin field, the Twin Falls municipal airport. "KIND. SOMEWHAT SLY" their 1960 party platform. On recommendation of Derrick, Stay Till Replacement Found "iviuucia arc uuuae um- MOSCOW, Jan.

4 (UPD Comedian the commission also approved a Charlie Chaplin was quoted today up from assistant superintendent Hairy E. Smock, city electrical one year lease of property at Fron board that it erred in selecting "plan He ordered new hearings be held in various Magic Valley towns on plans A and to se-ect a new route. In this decision Judge Norris established north Burley and Jerome as termini of the interstate highway in this area. On plans A and the north entrance to Twin Falls on the interstate highway would probably be about four miles north of the Perrine bridge. The estatern entrance to Twin Falls on "plan would be about nine miles from JZ 7 LeaQer Orval Hansen, rnwnneviiic; assistant Majority finder oA Snow, Latah: Scientist Grows as saying Premier Nikita Khrush.

to superintendent of the street de tier field to the Frontier Riding chev's face is "kind, strong and inspector, and James O. Pumphrey, police Judge, city employes who were retired Jan. 1, have been re partment. club. somewhat sly.

Ilia i 7 caucus Chairman Ray itt Clark cunty; house Minor- iatirt c- H- Kger, Gem, Assistant IMTInvHn James Barnhart, the new city treasurer, was hired several months ago to break into the Job before Mrs. Fuller was retired. Hendricks has been sick and unable to work for some time. Fred Wilson Is temporary plumbing lusiing, Lincol Human Cancers SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4 (UPD A University of California scientist has succeeded in growing human lung cancer tissue in the laboratory, the American Cancer society reported today.

The scientist is Dr. Redla Cail- Lack of Canal Water Will Not Affect Rural Fire Protection No Insnertinn the city and on "plan about NEW YORK, Jan. 4 (UPD The 21 miles. The highway board has two pos. jfitrKt- laPtain in charge of fire leau of the university medical H.

L. Derrick, Twin Falls city manager, said the city budget did sibiiities for action. It may obey center's cancer research institute. HIGHLIGHTS in Today's Times-News 1 Page 1 Three men killed in explosion at atonic reactor near Idaho Falls; radiation limited to building, U. S.

breaks ties with Cuba and Castro starts hate move, Red Invasion of Laos not confirmed, Two retired city employes to stay until replacements are found, Lack of canal water will not hinder rural fire protection. rage 4 Editorial: "TJ.N. in Peril." Page 7 Leaders of TOPS chapter installed. Page 11 Frank Lane hired by Kansas City. Brnni.1 and Prevention at the he navv ri testified today W.u "ever lnsPMted the USS instellation nr fn.j the Judge's ruling or appeal his She has been able to grow lung cancer cells in flasks for the past not include salary increases for the positions formerly held by the retired employes.

He inferred that tained on a month-to-month basis until replacements can be found. Four other city employes were retired at the first of the year i accordance with an ordinance pstssed by the city commission in 1959. Mandatory retirement is specified at 65 The other employes are Homer H. Ballenger, superintendent of streets and water; William L. Hendricks, plumbing inspector; Mrs.

Dorothy C. Fuller, city treasurer, and William A. (Jack) Bell, street foreman. Replacements for most of the retiring psrsons were hired several months before the ordinance took effect. J.

S. Harshberger, who. has been assistant superintendent of the water department, is now superintendent. James White moved decision to a higher court. two years, enabling her to study the flre inspections aboard supercarrler.

a permanent plumbing ana electrical inspector will not be named Rural fire protection will not be greatly reduced due to the water being turned out of the canals, reports Edwin Gill, chief of the Kimberly volunteer fire department. The small canals usually are frozen over during this time of year and are full of weeds and brush. Thus it takes "a lot of time" before water can be obtained from the ditches, Gill explained. The fire truck has a 330 gallon capacity tank, Gill said. This will extinguish a "good sized fire" If the fire is caught early and is confined to a relatively small area, he noted.

The supply becomes Inadequate when the fire is spread over a large area, he stated. Gill advised farmers and ranchers to keep all available cisterns and otWer water storage facilities filled in case they are needed. Most winter fires are of the corral or hay stack type, he pointed out. This type is usually close to stored water the rancher or farm- (Continnd ui Column 4) the physical and cnemicai De havior of lung cancer under con trolled conditions. Norstad Stays WASHINGTON, Jan.

4 Ml Hold rry J- Gallagher also sit "igatino i Doard 01 inquiry he 75 million dollar blaze The cancerous tissue which pro President-Elect John F. Kennedy will retain Gen. Lauris Norstad as vided the cells was removed from 1'iad nr. slllD on Dec. 19 that he until after the new city budget is drawn up in July.

None of the retired persons has definite plans for the immediate future. Ballenger has several tentative plans for work but nothing definite. a portion of lung from a 53-year- Slai, Kr10Wledre nf rnnnrrc ner. supreme allied commander of for Zg t0 the fuel tank on board old barber in January, 1959. The NATO forces in Europe, officials nere predicted today.

ion th.Puesence wooden housing patient is alive and in good health, I ra hangar deck. 'the society eaid..