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IpfiS: ZZ1 (AR) Full Lad Printer Teletype National and State News Wire, NEA Pictures Features, The SUN'S Own Northern Arizona News Service, Eight Daily Comic Strips and Panels and Latest Serial Fiction by Popular Authors "The Home Evening Newspaper of Northern Arizona" rizona Daily Sun Published Every Evening Except Saturday and Sunday Price 5c FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA Phone 21 Tuesday, July 25, 1950 I. increase in taxes, to be collected partly from individuals and partly from business. Mr, Truman proposed that congress "increase tax collections substantially for the' taxable year 1950. He suggested that rises apply to 1950 corporation income and that the withholding tax on individual earnings be increased for the last three months of the year. A Aj New ASC Gym Opening Set Guided tours of the new half million dollar gymnasium-and physical education building, now nearing completion, at Arizona State College at Flagstaff will be held Monday and Tuesday, July 31 and Aug.

1, from 1 to 3 p. it was announced by A. M. McCreary, head of the physical education department. In charge of the tours will be Mr.

McCreary, Earl F. Insley, athletic director, and Walter J. Runke superintendent of buildings and grounds. The building will be ready in time for'the 1950-51 Lumberjack basketball season, and should make available to all men students year-round participation in a variety of sport activities, Mr. McCreary said.

Dimensions of the northern hard maple playing floor are 125x150 feet, accommodating two basket-(Continued on Page Six) North Korea) Invcders Hike Pace Of Battle Cavalry Division Quits Yongdong TOKYO Wednesday (AP) American ground forces abandoned Yongdong Tuesday, withdrawing under frenzied Communist attacks on that center position of the narrowing American defense perimeter in southeast Elements of the first vision, which had stood up throUgB out the day against vwtve wave of enemy assaults along thd Taejon-Yongdong highway, finally quit Yongdong for new, undisclosed positions. General MacArthurs early morning operational release today concede that the North Korean invaders were continuing their pressure despite heavy losses and severed communications. This release said further withdrawals may be necessary, but did not include the withdrawal from Yongdong late Tuesday, which field dispatches already had reported. Air Attack Far to the southwest, American and British carrier planes made a surprise attack on the Red troops who had swept virtually unopposed to the south coast of the Korean peninsula. The air strike was mounted in 24 hours by U.

S. and British carriers just returned to an unnamed port after operations on the east coast against North Korea. General MacArthurs early morning release listed eight Communist divisions on the offensive, starting in the far southwest corner with the enemy fourth division. If all full strength, the enemy force would total close to 60,000 men, since Red divisions previously have been officially estimated to contain 6,000 each. Move Eastward The rampaging Reds of the fourth division had sheared off all the western and southwestern side of the Korean peninsula and turned toward Puann, American supply port I) ajf jniles to the east.

reported one minor Prodded by events Korea, ttefwtomm for fte South Korean defenders: a one-mile gain by friendly forces north of Kanggu on the east coast. This would put them three miles south of Red-held Yongdok, a coastal town not to be confused with Yongdong. Yongdong was abandoned after a fierce daylong fight. Most of the U. S.

troops got out safely. But troops on the flanks were trapped and battered by Communist roadblocks, snipers and guerrillas. The Reds stole through the hills surrounding Yongdong wearing grass and leaves to blend in with the countryside. Their camouflage made them difficult targets for American arms. ME Nations Urged To Rearm For Sake Of Peace Secret Talk Held In London Today LONDON (AP) The United States called on her Atlantic pact partners today rearm quickly for the sake world peace, warning that West must not again be caught napping by aggression.

It was learned that Charles M. Spofford, U. S. member, told the meeting of the Atlantic council that Korea has shown Communism would not hesitate to from subversion to armed aggression. He called for western vigilance and a quick increase in military strength.

The meeting was secret and only non-committal communique was issued at the end of the session. reported merely that, for of military security, the deputies work would be conducted closed doors. Spofford, a New York lawyer, named chairman of the permanent civilian high command. The council was created in by the foreign ministers of 12 countries, who had called (or "tangible results by delegates mapped a program to a four-year rearmament to two years. The council membership also includes representatives of Britaih, Fiance, Italy, Portugal, Iceland, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands Belgium, Luxembourg and Canada.

Some of the projects which will come up for study, and probably approval, include: 1. Creation of a central western army of about 30 divisions to be based in Europe. 2. Mapping and launching twin multi-billion dollar rearmament drives in the United States and Europe. 3.

Assignment of specific jobs to of the Communist first alliance pass It reasons behind was 12-nation May the iw'ilJ, MO. ATTACKED Still dazed after he collapsed, Gordon Basil, 34, assembles his scattered belongings after he was set upon and beaten by a self-identified squad of anti-Communists as he left work at the Chrysler assembly plant in Maywood, Cal. Three other persons were injured in the surprise attack. The men attacked could not explain why they had been selected, declaring they had no Communist NEA TELEPHOTO WINSLOW YOUTH SIGNS First recruit processed at (he Navy recruiting office Monday when the station was reopened here was Richard Louis Ford, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs, W.

L. Ford of Winslow. Here Mayor H. L. Hutchison congratulates MMC S.

L. Townsley, in charge of the station, upon its opening. The station is in the basement of the postoffice building. Townsley said Ford would be seXt to Los Angeles for final physical examination prior to actual enlistment and if accepted would receive his recruit training at San Diego. (SITNfoto) New Philippines Code Provides Gossip Penalty MANILA (AP) President Quirino is studying a new code of crimes which, among gther things, provides penalties for- gossip- columnists.

The propose, code classifies as crimes such varizttu practices -as discourtesy to the aged and cohabitation without marriage (now legally condoned). Under the sub-head, more rigid standards for public office, the code provides heavy penalties for use of abusive language by public officials, dishonest accumulation of wealth, delays in carrying out the public business, and nepotism, the placing of relatives in public jobs. The code forbids discrimination against women in wages, gross discourtesy and assignment of work beyond their strength to the weaker sex. A single act of adultery instead of proof of concubinage, will convict an erring husband. WASHINGTON (AP) Secretary of Commerce Saw-- yer -said, today the economic control powers the administration is asking may not be enough.

He declared greater powers will be needed if mili-torv spending is increased further, oawytjr was before the senate banking committee to urge that congress quickly give President Truman the controls he has asked. These include powers to parcel out s-rce materials to industries, to 5 how these materials shall be used, to stop production of any item, and to fix the terms of credit sales. Some members of congress already are balking at such a grant of power. At the sqme time there has been growing sentiment for a sharp increase in taxes the idea that this would (1) put defense costs on a pay as you go basis, and (2) hold down infla-: (tionary pressures, lessening the need for controls. Tax Hike Seen A rise in taxes appears certain since the administration as well as some critics of its controls pro-- gram is urging higher taxes.

There also is some sentiment for even bigger military-expansion than the $10, 000, 000, 000-plus asked by President Truman. In a house speech today, Rep. Vinson (D-Ga) called for an all-ougLjlefense effort. He said Russia oWwfumbers the United States 7 to 1 in tanks, 17 to 1 in Military manpower, has a vast air force and some 300 submarines. Vinson, chairman of the house armed services committee, said he was not satisfied with present plans for increasing the size of the navy and air force for I believe there is too much conservatism in the program.

On the question of possible need for control powers, Sawyer told the senate committee: More Controls Even though the powers proposed in this (administration pro-gram) bill are strong, it is my opinion they will not suffice if there is a great expansion of military expenditures beyond the programs contemplated at the present time. Those calling for an immediate tax boost included some who opposed, or at least questioned the requested controls, including Senator Taft (R-Ohio), chairman of the senate GOP policy committee. President Truman already has zmised the nation and the lawmakers a request for higher taxes. He may present some details Wednesday when congress gets a re-. port from his economic advisers.

However, until. Yesterday most talk had been of higher taxes becoming effective January 1. An expected but still impressive figure on the down-payment needs in the Korean-Communist defense came late yesterday from President Truman. He asked in new money for the armed forces, to build them up with an additional men equipped with fighting tools. It would expand the armed forces above 2,000,000.

cut schedule to each country as part of a grand plan for defense and rearmament. Politics --Garvey Governor Says Welfare Board Is Seeking To Embarrass Him PHOENIX (AP) A charge that the state welfare board was playing politics in announcing a further cut in old age assistance payments was leveled today by Gov. Dan E. Garvey. I am through talking, he said.

I am going to take action. But the Governor didnt say what action he was going to take. Yesterday it was announced the Armed Services Committee Chief Urges Quick Hike In US Forces WASHINGTON (AP) Rep. Vinson (D-Ga) said today a global war is a real, distinct possibility at any time 'and American forces must be built up for that possibility. Vinson, chairman of the armed services committee, made the statement in a speech prepared for house delivery in support of a bill that would add a year to the service period of enlisted men now in the armed forces.

A house vote was expected later in the day. The enlistment freeze already has passed the senate. The house also expected to take a vote later on legisidon to lift all limits from the size of the armed forces. On a speed up schedule, it may vote next week on! giving the armed forces the $10,486,976,000 in additional! fioney asked for them by President Truman. Vinson said the United States is seriously short at present in standing military strength and he questioned whether the expansion program the administration has begun will be enough.

He said he is not satisfied with the plans for increasing the size of the Navy and the Air Force for I believe there is too much conservation in the program. Vinson said Russia outnumbers the United States 7 to 1 in tanks, I Navy Reservists May Volunteer For Duty GUAYMAS (AP) Alberto J. Pawling, assistant secretary of the navy, visited this Gulf of California port over the weekend on an inspection tour. He was accompanied by his aide, Admiral J. Zer-meno.

Pawling looked over plans for the proposed La Ardilla pier and told civic officials that he was in favor of the project. Pawling left yesterday for other Pacific port inspections before returning to Mexico City. Mackenzie King Rites Scheduled Thursday OTTAWA, Ont. (AP) The body of former Prime Minister William Lyon MacKenzie King lay in state today in the purple and black draped hall of fame in Canadas house of parliament. A four-man honor guard, representing the army, navy, airforce and Royal Canadian Mounties, stood at the casket.

They will remain there until it is carried between long lines of servicemen to St. Andrews Presbyterian church tomorrow for a state funeral. King, a bachelor, died Saturday at 75. He was prime minister for 21 years longer than any other one man ever guided the destinies of any British commonwealth. He will be buried Thursday at Mt.

Pleasant cemetery in Toronto. Rotary Chiefs End Assembly A district-wide assembly of Rotary club presidents and secretaries ended today at noon when visiting Rotarians attended the regular luncheon meeting of the Flagstaff Rotary club. V. W. (Jack) Chandler, district governor, and Dr.

A. B. Stoner, Phoenix, presided over sessions of the three-day conference. The visitors heard several of the past district governors of the organization speak on Rotary objectives and means of carrying them out. Several discussion sessions were also included.

A fellowship dinner took plac Monday night at the Ski and Spur lodge north of Flagstaff as one of the social highlights of the board planned to make further cuts in the assistance payments on September 1 because of increased expenditures. It held the lower payments would be necessary to keep within the budget allotted by the state legislature. Garvey said, Its politics They (board members) are trying to embarrass me. He accused the board of failure to live up to what he termed an agreement made with him and the legislature not to ask for extra money for the 1950-51 fiscal year, but to draw on future quarterly allotments and then ask the January session of the legislature to make a deficiency appropriation. The board iq announcing a reduction refused to draw on the fall quarter of funds to make up a deficiency for the July, August, September period.

How can these old people live with prices for food going up and their pensions being cut? the governor asked. Butane Truck Blows, Burns TUCSON. (AP) A Butane-powered truck exploded and burned fiercely early today after hitting the Cenega wash abutment 25 miles west of Tucson. The truck, owned by the Safford Meat Packing skidded 225 feet before crashing info the abutment at 1:15 m. A report at 10 a.

m. said the cab was still burning although rail and car traffic was flowing normally after a five-hour tie up. Ray Birdno, driver, and Bernice Stewart, a woman passenger, both from Safford, were taken to Pima county hospital. Birdno was released after treatment for minor burns. Miss Stewart has been transferred to St.

Marys hospital where it is reported she is suffering from second and third degree burns on 40 percent of her body. The crash and resultant fire shot flames 300 feet into the air as 110 gallons of butane gas erupted to keep fire-fighters back, blocked the highway and held up trains from passing underneath the washs bridge for five hours, Lloyd Robertson, Benson highway patrolman, said. New Project Slated On Oatman Hill Bypass PHOENIX. (AP) The Arizona highway department has called for bids on a project to eliminate the Oatman hill section of Highway 66. The bids will be opened on Aug.

8. specifications call for grading and draining seven miles of U. S. Highway 66 between Topock and Kingman. The mileage is on a new bypass eliminating the Oatman hill section.

Constriction is to begin 18 miles northeast of Topock and extend northeast to Yucca. more than 17 to 1 in military plan-power and has almost 300 submarines and a vast air force. On the U. S. side of the military ledger, he said there are these assets: Govemmentally, we are far stronger than our potential enemies In any long term effort xxx 'our system can outlast and surpass the dictated, regimented system of the Communists.

Our industrial potential is the envy of the world. Our seapower is vastly greater than that of Russia and her satellites. 1 Keep Pets Away From Mount Elden Area A predator control project will get underway in the Mount Elden area Thursday, Game Ranger Jack Bennett reported today. Residents having pet dogs or other animats were warned to keep them away from the area. 66 Unit Seeks Improvement Of Raymond Ranch Access Road Northern Arizona Artists To Exhibit At Museum Aug.

M3 Youths Accused In Killing Lose Round PHOENIX. (AP) Another bid for freedom by two Waco, teen-agers charged with murdering a traveling photographer has ended in failure. Superior Judge Dudley Windes dismissed a move to quash indictments against Ebert Gene Riddell, 19, and Charles Ray Oplie, 16. The youths attorneys had claimed the county failed to establish the fact the crime had been committed in the county. Gustave A.

Beauseau, 36, of Los Angeles, was shot by hitchhikers he had picked up near Globe and driven to the outskirts of Mesa. Oplie and Riddell were arrested the morning after the shooting, on March 19. Britain May Send Troops To Korea LONDON. (AP) Informants in touch with the government reported today Britain has decided to offer a small ground force to tha United Nations for use in Korea. They reported this after the British cabinet met in special session, apparently to discuss a number of major changes in the nations defense policy.

TODAY'S CASZ2ALL Decker Appointed To Board Of Accountancy Francis L. Decker, who has been engaged in the public accounting business in Flagstaff for 28 years, today was appointed a member of the State Board of Accountancy Oa term expiring June 30, 1955. overnor Garvey, in announcing the appointment, said that Mr. Decker had been selected to serve on the board upon the recommendation of the Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants. I know you will render fine service to the state and to the members of your profession and I am glad to appoint you to membership on this important board the Governors letter to Mr.

Decker said. The appointment became effective July 24, 1950. Mr. Decker succeeds Wilfred Gray, of Prescott Mr. Decker received his certificate as a Certified Public Accountant in Arizona In 1936.

The Arizona unit of Highway 66 association is working to secure the best road possible to the Raymond Ranch buffalo and antelope range, Leo Weaver, secretary, reported today in a summary of projects now underway by the-state and national units of the group. At present this attraction is not commanding the least attention from tourists, Weaver said. A good road into the area, would give the herds the attention they deserve from the touring trade. The Arizona unit is also mailing out copies of the states new uniform traffic code to all members. The association endeavors through all agencies to promote safer travel on highways and to assist in every manner possible to cut the accident rate in Arizona.

Directional roadside signs, black on white, are now being processed by the state highway department to be placed at the edge of the pavement at each important turnoff to a national park or monument. The unit is bearing the expense of the signs. Various ober state units have adopted Arizonas membership insignia decal for display in merchants windows. Weaver said. To help ktVp westbound traffic through Las Vegas from continuing op northward through Salt Lake, a large highway sign just west of Barstow is attracting tourists over Boulder Dam and back onto Highway 66 again at Kingman.

Weaver also reports progress is being made on the Yucca cutoff of Continued Pag Two) One of the youngest organizations in Arizona, Northern Arizona Artists, Flagstaff, which came into being-only last winter, is rapidly coming of age. After a very successful showing of the paintings, photographs and artcraft of its members at Babbitt Motor companys showrooms during Pow-Wow week, the members will show their best at the Museum of Northern Arizona. Flagstaff, beginning August 1 and extending through August 13. Among the first of the paintings to arrive at the museum for this show was a series of three from Gene Corno, instructor of art at Williams. Two are rythmic landscapes in oil and in the new popular medium, casein.

Rocky Sentinel, Tempe and Three Points, rapago Talk bring out the contrast in color and the rock forms so often admired in the west and give an interesting comparison of the two mediums, oil and casein. Another is a startling painting in oil of two nudes titled, Night Bathers, Arizona, which by vigorous overpainting brings out the luminous quality of the western night skies. Another piece submitted by Mr. Corno is a sculpture in Spanish cedar titled, All American which shows the possibilities of the modern simplicity of line to express the force-of action. Jack Salter, instructor in art at the college, will show two oils and a water color.

A nude in oil titled, Nude" won the All American award recently the Elgin Aca-(Continued on page Two) (By At AmdMri Fnsl AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston at Detroit (night) New York at St. Louis (night) Philadelphia at Cleveland (night) Washington at Chicago (night) Loses Wife While Counting Up Wealth LOS ANGELES. (AP) His income ran well into five figures and he. insisted on staying up nights totaling it up on his adding machine. Mrs.

I.otta M. Briggs testified yesterday that her husband, Walter M. Briggs, 32, wealthy operator of downtown parking lots, paid no attention to her when he stayed home, and the noise from hi adding machine kept me and the children awake most of the night, She won the divorce and $1, 000,000 in community property. Burglars Take AB -hcfcidtag The Sink CHICAGO. (AP) Burglars broke into a south side home and stole a variety of articles including the kitchen sink.

Harry Schrober, a streetcar mo-torman, told police they also carted ay a wash basin, mattress, telephone coin box, garbage burner and grates from the ventilators. NATIONAL LEAGUE St. Louis at Brooklyn (night) Cincinnati at New York (night) Chicago at Philadelphia (2 Twi-Night) Pittsburgh at Boston (night).