The Evening Sun from Hanover, Pennsylvania • Page 1

THE EVENING IT SHINES FOR ALL VOL. 83. NO. 147, CIRCULATION OVER 23,000 HANOVER, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1954 LAST EDITION TWO CENTS WEATHER Showers, clearing tonight. Partly cloudy Saturday.

SUN UBLIC IS URGED TO DRIVE SAFELY Slow Down And Live Week' Begins Sunday Burgess Colls On Hanoverians For Co Operation a Down and Live Week" will observed in Hanover, starting g.nday and ending Sunday, Sept. jo according to a proclamation today by Burgess William H. jtenges. in observing the week of safe iving, Hanover Join with the 4t of the state and 23 other states Jn co operation with the governor's 'highway safety advisory committee to reduce the accident rate, injury and possible death to its residents visiting motorists. rh observance is particularly appropriate at this time since millions of children will be returning to Ichool throughout the country next reek and the Labor Day holiday produce heavy traffic.

Rureess Menges asks all citizens of the community to refrain from five cardinal sins of driver impatience Excessive' speed, driving too fast for conditions, following oo closely, improper passing, and to yield the right of way. He has ordered police to use every lair and legal means to obtain citizen co operation in the campaign next week to the extent that any person failing to drive safely wail be cited to the Bureau of Highway Safety for suspension of the driver's license and thus be barred from the streets and high rays for the protection of all citizens. FIREMAN INJURED AT PRACTICE SITE Robert Myers, 150 Baltimore Street, Suffers Fracture Of Hip In Fall Robert Myers, 150 Baltimore Street, a member of the Hanover Fire Company, was injured at a ladder practice session last night held in conjunction with the fire department's weekly firefighting class at the Hanover Junior High School. Myers suffered a fractured left hip when he fell in an opening in front of basement windows at the school about 9:30 p. m.

He as removed to the Hanover General Hospital by His condi tion is listed today as satisfactory. Fire Chief Reginald C. Strem mel said Myers, a member of the firefighting school, was walking I around the building at the time of the accident. OBITUARIES LARRY MARK WAGAMAN Graveside services were held at 2 p. m.

today in the Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, for Larry Mark Wagaman, who died at 7 o'clock this morning in the Annie M. Warner Hospital, Gettysburg, where he was born Aug. 9. The Rev. Victor K.

Meredith pas ior of the First Methodist Church, Gettysburg, officiated. The infant is survived by his mother, Mrs. iJanet Harmon Wagaman, Gettys burg, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Harmon, Gettysburg R.

D. 5. IPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE POSTERS TO BE PLACED Plans were made at last night's meeting of Harold H. Bair Post 14, American Legion, with Commander Wilson C. Jordan presiding, to Place posters in each classroom of JU public and parochial schools in Hanover, McSherrystown and Penn Township.

The posters will carry toe new Pledge of Allegiance, bear toe Legion seal and the donor Post's name. In addition each pupil each school will receive a Pocketsize card similar to the posters. Routine business was transacted and arrangements made for the Joint installation of post and aux ary officers Thursday. 16. wtlen James Lind.

York, will Dre jsent the gavel to the new Com 'nander on behalf nf t.h Past Com panders Association. Charge Filed After Accident 1 1 Vr VAUUgVU Jk IMummert. 102 PhUorioinhia en aa. lln reckless driving as the result a collision in the 500 block of Rtret at on aterday. The information was before rAnn oiwuvi ui bxic "UHam y.

Naill Jrf Frederick Police said Mummert was driving 8 north nn "Ra Himnva Rtroet. nea his auto sideswiped a parked Yo a by Hilda Newman, 637 mert Street Gettysburg. Mum to accrding to police, was pass Parked vehicle and at $15 to LEPPEL XT. Gym Bags Trunks. Adv Ietiffu6 disposal worries are Itor.

Oni," Jenmore Gas Incinera o.y3, at SEARS, Hanover. Adv fefy'8 Piano Sail rnntiniiPK York Sw MENCHEY'S, Register! i a Only six days remain after today for registration of voters at the registration office in the court house annex basement at 36 East Market Street, York. Saturday, Sept. 11, is the final day for registration. Registration office hours are 8:30 a.

in. to noon tomorrow; 8:30 a. m. to 4 p. m.

next Tuesday and Wednesday; 8:30 a. m. to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p.

m. next Thursday, and 8:30 a. m. to 9 p. m.

next Friday and Saturday. The office will be closed all day Monday. Special registrars will sit from 10 a. m. to 3 p.

m. and from 7 to 10 p. m. Friday, Sept. 10, at the York Street Garage, 240 York Street, and the Hanover Fire Company engine house, 118 East Chestnut Street.

BURNS TAKE LIFE OF HANOVERIAN Severe Injuries Caused By Flames In Kitchen Acci dent Result In Death Of Mrs. Harvey E. Hilbert, 75 A 75 year old Hanover woman, severely burned aoout the head and body while preparing the evening meal at her home yesterday, died at 10:20 a. m. today in the Hanover General Hospital.

Deputy Coroner Philip Ness, who is investigating the accident, said the woman was taken to the hospital about 6:05 p. m. suffering from first, second and third degree burns. i The coroner's deputy said the victim, Mrs. Annie Hilbert, wife of rvey E.

Hilbert, 258 Third Street, apparently was preparing supper when her clothes brushed an open burner on the gas stove. She apparently managed to extinguish the flames and then wrapped a gown about her and waited for her husband to arrive home from work. The fire did not spread to the room. She was conveyed to the hospital by ambulance. According to NessA the woman suffered burns of the chest, neck, (Continued On Page Pour) C0NEWAGO SCHOOLS TO REOPEN TUESDAY Teachers Listed And Fifth Grade Pupil Assignments Given By Township Officials Schools in Conewago Township, Adams County, will reopen next Tuesday at 8:30 a.

m. for the 1954 55 term. Members of the teaching staff are Mrs. Catharine Smith, first grade; Mrs. Gertrude Kinne man, second; Mrs.

Ruth L. Kump, third; Mrs. Ruth Humbert, fourth and part of fifth; Mrs. Ess Wertz, part of fifth and sixth, and Harold R. Blair, seventh and eighth.

Township school officials have announced fifth graders who will study at Sand Hill include Kenneth Strock, Gloria Ginter, Janet Hart laub, Joyce Kopp, Florence Breigh ner, Lana Mowery, Mary Bankert, Mary Epley, Connie Davis and Patty Weaver. Children of the fifth grade assigned to Mt. Pleasant School are Arlene Menges, Kay Watson, Judy Lemmon, Linda Reichart, Janet Leppo, Wayne Reindollar, Lois Brammer, Richard Hinchman, Gloria Deatrick, Grace Deatrick and Earl Schrieber. Surgeon Completes Army Service Capt. Gordon D.

Myers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood D. Myers, 201 Baer Avenue, who has served as chief of surgery at Dow Air Force Base Hospital, Bangor, for the past two years, has been released from active duty and has returned to the practice of bis medical profession. He will practice with Dr.

Paul A. Kunkle and Dr. Carl H. Konhaus at Harrisburg. He was as sociated with them prior to entering I Via armeH fnrrp.s.

Dr. MverS. niS wife and son will reside at 101 Walton Street, Lemoyne. Kiwanis Club Given Reports The Kiwanis Club, holding its first indoor fall meeting, dined at the Hotel Richard McAllister last evening. Reports were made during the business session, followed by a meeting of the board of directors.

There were 32 members present. Apply For Marriage License John Franklin Hoke, 24 McCosh Street, and Annie Elizabeth Senft, 528 South Franklin Street, have applied at York for a marriage license. HOSPITAL PATIENTS Mrs. Paul Klinedinst, Hanover R. D.

2, was removed by ambulance from the Hanover General Hospital last evening to her home. KLEFFEL'S for school Clothes. Adv Special group of 199 Dresses, now reduced for quick 'sale. Prices reduced up to WARDS. Adv "Gives and Lives with You" the the new Playtex "Living" Bra.

at RUTH KAY SHOP. Adv Children FIREMEN TO MEET AT M'SHERRYSTOWN 32nd Annual Convention Of Adams County Association Monday Will Be High light Of Carnival The 32nd annual convention of the Adams County Firemen's Association Monday in McSherrystown will highlight the McSherrystown Fire Company's annual three day benefit carnival which gets under way Convention sessions are scheduled for 10 a. m. and 2 p. m.

Monday with the firemen's parade to move at 4:30 p. m. Judge W. C. Sheeley, Gettysburg, judge of the Adams Fulton Courts, will be the speaker at the afternoon meeting.

Fire Chief Eugene A. Murren, McSherrystown, said today that 20 marching units and five musical organizations have accepted invitations to participate in the parade to date. He said others are expected to reply over the weekend. Parading units will form at Ridge Avenue, near Third Street. The parade route, according to Murren, is as follows: South on Third Street to North Street; west on North Street to Second Street; south on Second Street to Main Street; east on Main (Continued On Page Pour) Return From Long Auto Trip Mr.

and Mrs. Donald Wntz, 818 McAllister Street, and Mr. and Mrs. Burtis Dubbs and daughter Kathy, 556 Baer Avenue, recently returned from a five week trip to the West Coast. They tourned parts of 23 states and Mexico and visited friends and relatives in California and Texas.

Labor Day Weekend Trips Begin For Pennsylvanians (By The Associated Press) Labor Day weekend plans began materializing today for thousands of Pennsylvanians who set out early on three day jaunts to close the summer season for 1954. Hardly had the working day ended when all modes of transpor tation began carrying Keystone Staters from their homes to resorts in Pennsylvania and other states where they will, spend part or all of the long weekend. The state Highway Safety Bureau issued a warning for motorists. Statistics say, the bureau warned that 19 persons probably would die on Pennsylvania roads between today and Monday night. The figure, a bureau spokesman said, was based on records of fatalities over the Labor Day holiday during the last six years.

However, the bureau added, the fatality figure in the state has been on the downgrade since 1950 when Buster Brown Shoes. STRINE'S. I xsusuer Adv KLEFFEL'S for Levi Dungarees. Adv Penney's just received 72 inch wool ravon felt, only $2.98 yard. Make your own circle felt Skirt with only 2 vards.

Downstairs' piece goods Dept. PENNEY'S, Hanover. Adv Put On Benefit HALLOWEEN PARADE PLANS PROGRESSING Sme Participants Already Listed For Annual Procession More Sign Funds Needed Plans for Hanover's giant Halloween celebration this fall are progressing favorably, it was announced last night at a meeting of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Two floats and six marching units already have signed up for the mufnmers parade. Slightly more than half the amount of money needed to finance the erection of new street signs in been received.

The solicitation of organizations and business places has netted $1,368 and plans are being completed for a program for the collection of the remaining sum by the end of the month. A corn bake will feature the organization's Ladies Night observance Thursday, Sept. 16. HOSPITALITY SHOP REPORT PRESENTED Committee Tells Ladies Auxiliary Of Hospital That Project Results Are Pleasing The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hanover General Hospital held a meeting at 7:30 p. m.

yesterday in the board room of the hospital with Mrs Chauncey G. Alcott, Mrs. James Winebrenner, chairman of the Hospitality Shop in the lobby of the hospital, reported that her committee was pleased with the sales of Rifts in the shop and that the gift buyers, Mrs. F. J.

Kinneman and Mrs. Lauren Schott, plan to have an ample supply of (Continued On Page Four) Slow Down And Live Over Labor Day 24 deaths were recorded for the weekend. At Harrisburg, Otto F. Messner, state revenue secretary, cautioned drivers against "extra hazardous conditions on the highways during the next few days." The Pennsylvania Motor Truck Assn. asked truck owners to limit weekend movement to emergency service only.

The Weather Bureau forecast partly cloudy and scattered thun dershowers across the state today and cooler tomorrow. However, superintendents of state parks and operators of swimming (Continued On Page Four) See the bargains at LOI LENE Kiddie Shop for Fall. Adv Your garbage disposal worries are over with a Kenmore Gas Incinerator. Only $69.95, at SEARS, Hanover. Adv 'As though made for You alone" the new Playtex "Living" Bra, at the RUTH KAY SHOP.

Adv i I Show fee A neighborhood crowd attends a home talent show (upper photo) presented by children of the John Street and Charles Avenue area yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Miller, Charles Avenue, for th benefit of the emergency polio fund. George Diehl, trombonist; Birnie Helwig and Nevin Baumgarctner, clarinetists, and Irvm Diehl, cornetist (in picture at left) comprise a hill billy band that was a feature of the show.

The event netted $23.25 for the fund. Darlene Miller launched plans for the show and participated along with Delores and Donna Reindollar, Janice Diehl, Linda and Karen Gig gey, John Mallory and the four musicians. The children were assisted by Mrs. Harold Giggey, 17 Charles Avenue, and Mrs. Miller.

The proceeds will be turned over to the local polio fund. (Evening Sun Photos) NEARBY TOWNSHIP PLANSAPPROYED York County School Board Authorizes New Building In Manheim And Addition in West Manheim The York County school board last night stamped its approval on plans for building projects in Man heim and West Manheim Townships and of revised construction work in the Cone wa go Forge Hill Joint District. The three districts will next have to secure state ap proval. Manheim Township school direc tors received approval to build at an estimated gross cost of $302,000 an eight room building to house grades one through six. The build ing will be erected on an eight acre plot.

The township board esti mated it will have to pay an an nual rental of $19,000 to its build ing authority, the legal organization through which building programs are conducted. West Manheim Township directors were granted permission to (Continued On Page Four) MARRIAGES MYERS LAUOHMAN Miss Dorothy Louise Laughman, fH Beck Mill Road, and Ralph Norman Myers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claudius Myers, Hanover R. D.

1, were married yesterday at 7 p. m. in St. John's Lutheran Church, Littlestown. The pastor, the Rev.

W. C. Karns, performed the double ring ceremony. Mrs. Luther Myers, organist, played wedding marches.

The bride was attired in a white marquisette gown with silk lace trimming, high neckline and long sleeves. Her fingertip veil was held by a coronet of lilies of the valley. She carried a white Bible topped with white roses. Matron of honor was Mrs. Leroy Eyers, who wore a blue satin gown and carried Bechtel was best man.

Following the ceremony a reception was held for 22 guests at 14 Beck Mill Road. After a wedding trip to Virginia the couple will reside at the home of the bridegroom. Will Enter Teachers College Miss Marjoiie Meiiring, daugnter of Mr. and Mrs. Nevin P.

Mehring, 316 Baltimore Street, will enter the freshman class at East Strouds burg State Teachers College, East Stroudsburg, Monday. Miss Mehring graduated from Eichelberger Senior High School. BIRTHS A son was born today to Mr. and Mrs. Evan Butler, Hanover R.

D. 4, at the Hanover General Hospital. Born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. William Stultz, Westminster R.

D. 7, at the Hanover General Hospital, a daughter. BbCk to School Clothes. HEARN'S. Adv lit is as always, the MAY PERYL SHOP, 46 Carlisle St.

for back to school and college Clothes. Adv Watermelons, 3 for $1. $1.49 basket. Open tonight. SULLIVAN'S Grocery.

Adv Stewing Chickens, 80c each. JERRY PRODUCE, Phone 2 9209. 'Adv PENN AND WALNUT PUPILSASSIGNED Listing Of Children At Two Buildings Brings Prospective Enrollment In Town To 2,438 Public school assignment lists for the Penn and Walnut Street buildings for the term starting next Wednesday were announced today. The total enrollment in the Hanover public schools, based on assignment lists announced by the office of Superintendent W. Edward Sheely and published this week, will be 2,438.

Of these, 1,148 will be in the first to sixth grades, 627 in junior high and 663 in senior high school. Of the 401 assigned to Penn Street School, 79 will be in the first grade, 77 in second, 67 in third, 49 in fourth, 62 in fifth and 67 in sixth. The 207 assigned to Walnut Street School include 26 in first grade, 51 in second, 28 in third, 28 in fourth, 27 in fifth, 33 in sixth and 14 in the special class. The assignments: PENN STREET First grade. Miss Edna Kiser, teacher: Sandra L.

Adams, Nancy K. Bange. Priscilla D. Clark, James R. Eichelberger.

Judy A. Eichelberger, Jeffrey L. Hart, Raymond A. Heldibridle, JoAnn Landis, Rosalie E. Leese, Dale W.

Lippy, Greg (Ccntinued On Page Eight) AMMONIA FUMES FATAL TO WORKER Inhalation Of Concentrated Refrigerant Causes Death Of Glenn C. Perry, 30, At Peach Glen Plant i Glenn C. Perry, 30, Fayetteville R. D. 2, was killed early today by a blast of ammonia fumes in the compressor room at the refrigeration plant of the Knouse Foods Co Operative, Peach Glen.

Perry, a World War II veteran and the father of three daughters, was hired by the packing firm as a laborer. It was his first night on the job there. Dr. C. O.

Crist, Gettysburg, Adams County coroner, said death, due to asphyxiation, occurred within a few seconds. He ruled the death accidental and said there would be no inquest. Perry, the coroner said, was badly burned about the face, arms, legs and back when struck by the full force of concentrated ammonia fumes released by a break in a compressor head. Several employes, wearing gas masks, pulled Perry's lifeless body from the gas filled room shortly after 1:30 a. m.

It was reported that all compressors were recently checked for mechanical faults. The machines (Continued On Page Four) AUTO OCCUPANT HURT AS CAR HITS METERS Eugene Imler Hospitalized After Accident On Center Squars Early This Morning Eugene Imler, 38, of the New Central Hotel, suffered undetermined head injuries when the car in which he was riding knocked over two borough parking meters while rounding Center Square at 3:20 a. m. today. A Western Maryland Railway Company employe, Imler was taken by ambulance to the Hanover General Hospital and admitted.

Hospital officials listed his condition as satisfactory today. rays were taken; Hanover police said the auto was operated by Herman H. Gill, 34, Hagerstown R. D. 1, also staying at the New Central Hotel.

The ve (Continued On Page Fcur) PERSONAL AND SOCIAL Mis. Anna Wege, 145 North George Street, left this morning for several weeks' visit to Atlantic City and other points in New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Carr and son Larry, 213 li Fair Avenue, are spending several days in Marion, Ohio, visiting friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Earl W. Renoll, Hanover, spent Sunday in Arlington, visiting their niece, Mrs. Robert P.

Donovan. Also visiting Mrs. Donovan were her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence F.

Renoll, Manchester. KLEFFEL'S Gym Shoes. Socks. Adv It's NORA'S, 270 Frederick for Forstmann and Stroock Coats. Open until 8:00 P.

M. for your convenience. Adv Mountain Peaches. Hale and Elber ta, $1.00 basket, $1.75 bushel. 200 Ruth Phone 3 5142.

Adv Large shipment of Hats' arrived at HELEN HAFER'S, 12 14 York St. today, $3.95 and up. Adv I i A new Belt a fillip for any dress or costume. The RUTH KAY SHOP has new Belts that are really "hot." They arrived this a. Adv DULLES ARRIVES IN MANILA FOR EIGHT NATION PARLEY Southeast Asia Security Meeting, He Says, Will Be 'On Of Most Important International Conferences Of Our Time' U.S.

And Philippine Official. Will Confer Tomorrow With General Sessions To Start Monday MANILA (AP) U.S. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles arrived today for an eight nation Southeast Asia security conference he called "one of the most important international conferences of our time." An 18 gun salute boomed as his plane landed. Two military bands began playing and a host of dignitaries crowded forward as Jhe walked smiling from the big airliner. "I am happy to be again in the Philippine Dulles told the crowd.

"I particularly look forward to seeing again Mr. Magsaysay. I met him here before when he was minister of defense. Now I snail be honored to pay my respects to him as president." Tomorrow U.S. and Philippines officials will meet In advance of the foreign ministers' conference opening Monday to discuss ways and means of strengthening the mutual defense pact linking the two nations.

I am confident that through frank discussion and mutual understanding we shall find ways to advance further Philippine security," Dulles declared in his statement. "Next Monday Manila will become the seat of one of the most Important international conferences of our time. The representatives of eight free nations will meet here to discuss how to nrotect Southeast Asia 'and the southwest Pacific from aggression." I 'immediately after reading his statement he drove to the residence of U.S. Ambassador Raymond Spruance. The secretary was expected to dampen the enthusiasm of the Philippines and Thailand for a strong military alliance against communism.

The United States already has indicated it is not anxious gro along with their demands for a pact binding members to instant retaliation In the event of an attack against any one of them. Washingon is reported to prefer an agreement under which member nations would react to an attack against another member within the framework of their constitutional processes. WAIYES BLUE LAWS IN FOOD CRISIS BOSTON (AP) Gov. Christian Herter has waived the Massachusetts blue laws with an Unprecedented executive order which permits retail stores to remain open Sunday and Labor Day to meet the growing food crisis resulting from the hurricane which battered New England Tuesday. The action came as hundreds of repairmen and cleanup crewe worked feverishly to restore electricity to the estimated two million who were still without power today.

Tons of foodstuffs spoiled in refrigerators that have been powerless since the hurricane struck, but state officials said loads of dry ice flown in from other states is helping to keep dairies, packing; houses and storage plants "in excellent shape." The Sunday sale of food was ordered for those who must buy from day to day because of of home refrigeration. Meanwhile, fear mounted that the hurricane death toll might reach 66. A Coast Guard report said there has been no sign of a New Bedford fishing boat with 11 men aboard. The scalloper Red Start was last reported Tuesday battling 65 fool waves in Nantucket waters. Later the Coast Guard reported it bad sighted wreckage near the scene.

On land the search continued for more than a score of personsi many of them children, still listed as missing. IKE AND HOOYER END FISHING TRIP DENVER (AP) President Eisenhower, back from a Rocky Mountain fishing trip, hopes to complete action today on bills passed by Congress during the closing days of the session. Eisenhower' and former President Hoover drove back late yesterday from Fraser, on the western side of the Continental Divide, whers they spent three days casting for trout and generally taking it easy at a secluded ranch. During the stay there the President also got in some work. signed into law more than 100 bills, most of them of secondary importance.

That brought to. 473 the total number of measures he has approved since starting his Colorado work and play vacation Aug. 21. He has killed 21 bills by pocket veto. Nearly all were minor measures.

Still awaiting action were about 20 other bills. Aides said he might be able to act on all or most of those He had no scheduled callers at his Lowry Air Force Base office, and a round of golf was in the works for the afternoon. Before he started back to New York aboard Eisenhower's private plane last night, Hpover was the dinner guest of the President and Mrs. Eisenhower at a downtown hotel. HIGHWAY RECORDSET FOR MONTH HARRISBURG (AP) A one month record of more than 21 million dollars about 50 per cent higher than ever before was established by construction costs in August, figures of the State Highways Department i showed today.

E. L. Schmidt, highways secretary, set the August expenditure for new roads, reconstruction of old roads, resurfacing and widening: at $21,194,000. The total also raised the eight month expenditures this year to an all time high of $92,345,000. Last year, the previous bests, some 14 millions were spent in August and the eight month total was $73,839,000.

Schmidt said the records were partly due to excellent construction weather which has allowed better than expected progress on a large number of projects, now under way. "This in turn," said Schmidt, "is giving motorists much needed Improvements earlier than otherwise would be the case." C. H. Buckius, the department's chief engineer, pointed out that the total includes only capital improvements and not maintenance costs. RED INTELLECTUALS SENT TO AUTO PLANTS WASHINGTON (AP) The House Un American Activities Committee says the Communist party has switched college educated organizers from white to blue collar Jobs in its drive to "colonize" the nation's basic industries.

A prime Communist target is the automobile industry, the committee said in a report. It said nearly 100 Communist intellectuals had been sent to work on Michigan auto assembly lines. The report said "colonizers" a term for the college trained Reds were transferred from office type jobs to bolster sagging Communist strength following the expulsion of alleged Communist dominated unions from the CIO in 1949 50. THREE MINISTERS LEAVE FRENCH CABINET PARIS (AP) Three pro European army ministers resigned from Premier Pierre Mendes France's Cabinet today, protesting that he did not fight to win approval of the teraty in the National Assembly. The resignations brought to six those who have left the government over the EDC issue.

Previously, three pulled out because they felt Mendes France was not strongly enough opposed to the treaty. Since the Assembly is not now in session, the resignations will not affect his government immediately. SLIGHT PROGRESS MADE ON STOCK MARKET i NEW YORK (AP) Slight progress was made today in the stocH market in early dealings. Most changes either way were small, but some gains went td" around a point while losses were no greater than major fractions in key areas. Among higher stocks were American Telephone, Pacific Mills, Raytheon, Bethlehem Steel, Montgomery Ward, Chance Vought and Boeing.

Lower were Chrysler, United Aircraft, Southern California Edison and du Pont. The bond market was steady at the start. 4.