The Daily News from Huntingdon, Pennsylvania • Page 1

THE WEATHER Occasional Rain Today. Mostly Cloudy Tonight Ami Tuesday. Much Change In THE DAILY NEWS 3TATE LIBRARY IARRIS3URG PA. EDUCATION VOL, 25. HUNTINGDON, MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1946.

THKEE OEM'S PER corr NO. 40. BLAMES FOOD CRISIS ON EARLY END OF RATIONING Those Nylons You Can't Get Are Going To Mexico have been shipped into Mexico during the Philadelphia airport said 68 cartons of the hose were flown from there Saturday and at least 12 cartons, containing 2,160 pairs each, have been shipped directly into Mexico. of the shipments are consigned to Brownsville, Fort Worth and Corpus for ultimate transfer across the border, employe at Dallas told the United Press that 1,200 of nylon were flown to Corpus Christi yesterday. They were Lstined for sale in Mexico, he said, and another 2,200 pounds were at the terminal awaiting shipment.

"Thev are stacked in the seats and in the aisles, he said. Employ at the Philadelphia airport said ib from New York but that most of them were manufactured in Philadel phia. BRITAIN MAY LOSE MONOPOLY ON OIL RESOURCES IN IRAN Marshall Returns From China BULLETIN London, March 18. disavowed any intention of seizing foreign territory today after Britain took the stand that the question of Soviet access to Iranian soil could not be raised until Russian troops leave Iran. By EDWARD V.

ROBERTS United Press Correspondent liondon, March Britifeh foreign office spokesman said today that the question of Soviet access to Iranian oil resources could not be raised until Red Army troops leave that country. The spokesman, however, tacitly confirmed that the British are studying proposals for internationalization of 'control of Iran's oil which would presumably break the present British monopoly of Iranian oil and give Russia access to a share of the production. The Russian were understood to be already engaged in a last minute effort to persuade Tehran to give them a north Iran oil concession so that, they can come before the United Nations Security Council March 25 with a statement that their troubles with Iran have been settled. The British suggestion indicated that settlement of the Iran crisis mighw be worked out under (Continued on Page Two) CRUCIAL PHASE OF TALKS WITH LEWIS Paper Bars For The Hammer And Sickle (NBA Telephoto) In the exclusive, photo above, defiant Chin ese are pictured the doors of the Russian consulate in Shanghai with anti-Soviet posters screaming- the indignation of China people at the Red rtowness in evacuating Manchuria. per -bars" of the same type decorated Japanese-owned factories and warehouses in the city on V-J Day.

Secure Peace Cannot Be Built On Famine, Lehman Warns World By RALPH HEINSUEN United Press Correspondent Atlantic City, N. March IS. premature removal of rationing and other food controls in the United States and certain other countries was blamed today by Herbert H. Lehman, retiring director general of UNRRA, for the worldwide food crisis which threatens millions with starvation. The present food crisis is the gravest emergency which has faced the United Nations since the end of the war, Lehman said in his'semi-annual report to the Council of UNRRA which is holding Its fourth session GOERING TESTIFIES NAZI INVASION OF U.S.

NOT PLANNED Hesston Soldier Driver Of Car In Fatal Accident Gen. George Marshall, former U. S. -Army Chief of Staff who has been in China as a special envoy from President-Truman, is pictured as.he was.greeted;by Chief oi Staff- P-wisht Eisenhower at Washington, D. airport upon Marshall's return home.

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OK. MiRBY-flO ROUHD PEARSON PEARSON SAYS: ATOM SCIENTISTS HINT SIT- DOWN AGAINST ARMY; TEMPERS FLY OVER PEN- STONS FOR CONGRESSMEN; HEMRV KAISER HELPS GENERAL ELECTRIC STRIKE SETTLEMENT. Washington. A group of Etomic scientists were being quizzed oy Senator Joe Wyoming and Congresswcman Helen Gahagan Douglas of California at a private dinner. Leading scientist present was Dr.

Leo Szilard, who discovered one method of creating the atom bomb. The Senati Atomic Committee had just voted to set up a military board with broad powers vei the" scientists, a.id Senator O'Ma- honsy was anxious to get Dr. Szilard's ideas on Army control. Szilard told several stones of how the Army, because it lacked scientific knowledge, hampered the scientists during the war. At one time.

Dr. Szilard said, he came office and found that the had been turned round to face the wall. He asked the Army officer in charge why they had been" moved and got this repl.v: was a vial of uranium in your ociok-case and orders are that nothin'i shall be revealed or exposed. So we turned the book, case? to the wall." Dr. Szilard explained that many scientists were so apprehensive of the new Army control and th possibility, in talking to another of accidentally revealing something, that they wanted to get out of atomic science altogether.

"That would be a tragic mistake," advised Senator O'Mahoney. "Tou must not do that. (Continued on Page Ten) PETIOT ON TRIAL IN PARIS FOR AI LEAST 26 MURDERS By JOSEPH W. GRIGG, JR. United Press Correspondent Paris, March Marcel Petiot, 49, a swarthy man with hypnotic eyes who claims he killed to help France, went on trial in the Paris Assize court today for at least 26 murders.

He claimed credit for 63. A 64-page indicment was read charging that Petiot killed his victims in nis fashionable Rue Le Sueur home during the German occupation, then burned the bodies in a basement furnace or dumped them in quicklime in the backyard sewer. Sixteen victims have been tentatively identified and 10 remain unidentified. Petiot told police after his arrest that he had been a member of the French underground movement, and as such had killed 63 persons, all Germans or small-time Gestapo agents. The sought to prove that By rfAYMOXD LAHR United Press Correspondent Washington.

March coal producers today entered a rucial phase in their negotiations for i new contract with John L. Lewis' United Mine Workers ''The operators expected to complete presenting their case, to the wage conference today and.to/set- tle down for secret bargaining sessions tomorrow. They hoped new contract could be reacted without a strike on April I but admitted it was impossible to make any predictions until Lewis says specifically how much his miners want in dollars and cents. Lewis spent the first four days of t.ie conference preser.ting,only a general- argument for bettei working conditions but gave no specific figures on wages. He closed his case with an invitation to the -operators to "make us an offer, n.aybc we'll buy u'' The big mine leader already has that he will servL a strike notice March week from the negotiations make no progress.

Under provisions of the present dontract, that mean a strike April 1. A)l possibilities for averting a walkout have not been exhausted, however. While termination of the contract couk) he the oreliK 1 of a strike, it oftimes. is followed by extension of existing'conditions pending 'furthe negotiations. (Continued on Page Five) BANQUETS TO HONOR MT.

LEAGUE CHAMPS Clyde Dougherty, aged 60, of Irou.sviUe near Tyrone, fatally injured last night wiien struck by an autontobile, operated by Pic. Harold K. Spencer. -iged 23, of D. 1, Hesston.

Dougherty died in Mercy Hos- piral, Altoona, fifteen minutes after he was admitted. Death resulted from a frai-Ured sKull. Spencer, home on a weekend The lens of the left headlight of the 1930 Chevrolet which Spencer was operating at the time was broken and the headlight bent sack There was no other damage to the car. 'State Police said that at the lime of the accident the roadbed was dry but rain startoci within a few "minutes and any marks made by the automobile nad been traveling east on I'ouie in Snvcler Township, Bia'r County, about 500 yards east 01 th.2 tyrur.a Burcugh line. The victim, Dougherty, 1 apparently was east in'- the lane of east'oouiul "rattic.

The soldier told fc.tate nien. Robert Harris and B. V. Kilraine of the Biair County sub-station, that he was traveling fast at about 35 miles an hour and didn sec- the man until he upon liim. He brought his car to an immediate stop and pulled it off the highway.

The accident iiapptneu few minutes before 8 o'clock. Coroner Daniel M. Keplogle, of Elair County, also conducted an investigation of the accident. Petio ed on helpless Jews and t. 'itives from the Germans "ing them escape from and then slaying them i money and possession in -ter villa.

Anion- lleged victims, the indictme, 1 were 14 Jews who disappear ter he allegedly promised IP them escape to Argentina. srs inculded notor- characters and prostitutes. The indictment described how resident of the Rue Le Sueuf tele- (Co-itim-ed on Page Twoj STRIKES at a glance Farm machinery and San Francisco shipyard strikes were settled today, reducing the number of idle throughout the nation to 310,000. The major developments: Shipyards: The strike which has kept 45,000 San Francisco Bay shipyard workers id's since Oct. 29, 1945, was when 10,000 machinists accepted a -wage settlement.

Electric: Negotiations to settle the Westinghouse strike involving 75.00'0 workers were stymied, but PREMIER KING TO TELL COMMONS OF SOVIET SPY RING VENEREAL DISEASE PROGRAM PUT INTO EFFECT JN STATE Examination and treatment of penal institution inmates for venereal diseases were ordered today by State Health Secretary Harry W. VVeest. in Huntingdon County the program will apply principally to the Huntingdon County jail. At noon today Judge Chester Fet- terhooi had not received instructions from Harrisburg as to. the operation of the ptan.

The county. as' soon as the instructions are received and studied, Judge Fetterhoof 'Stated. Commander John D. Pjinning- ton, superintendent of the Penn- svlvania Institution for Defective Delinquents, told The Daily News "The foundations of a secure peace cannot be built on'famine," Lehman said. The premature removal of food controls was "quite, unjustified," he said.

"Strong but politically un- pleasunt" measures may have to be taken the world can again be freed from the spectre of starvation, he said. "It is in the self-interest of all countries concerned realize that a failure to provide food for many millions must inevitably lead to widespread political instability and can well sow the seeds of future armed conflict," Lehman said. He urged the necessity of effective measures to strengthen existing grain collection schemes in Europe before the new harvest and insisted upon the necessity immediately widening the combined food board, now comprising only the United States. Canada and the United Kingdom. Lehman's financial report showed that UNRRA'S relief work has already cost its supporting nations $3,000,000,000 but an itemized account shows that many nations have not paid'in the funds they BULLETIN Nuernberg, March Reiehsmarshal Herman Goering said today that he was proud to offer "my head" at the bar of Allied justice for his belief In Adolf Hitler and Nazism.

Goering made plain that he stood by Hitler "for better oi worse." only de- ac- By NORMAN MacEEOD United Press Correspondent Ottawa, March -Premier King will make a "full statement" on Soviet espionage in Canada to the House of Commons today and observers believed that his report might determine the future pattern of the Dominion's relations with Russia. Additional fireworks were promised by Fred Rose, Communist member of Parliament arrested in connection with the investigation of espionage. Rose said he would "have his when Commons- convenes today. However, any speech he would make would be contingent on his Mount Union's Mountain League champs will be feted tonight at a banquet given in their honor by Scsti Miduri, Mount Union barber. On Thursday evening the Trojans will again be honored at a dinner to be given by Mi.

and Mrs. Lloyd Tritle. Their son. was a member of the championship squad this.year. Seeks Vice Probe 41-POINTERS DUE FOR RETURN TO U.

S. SOON Yokohama, March 18. men with il points will, be eligibl: for return to the United Stales 1 March 21, Eighth Army heau- quarters announced today. First contingents of the 2,000 men affected will leave for the United States aboard the transport Marine Robin March 34 or 25, the HOUSE TO ACT ON JOHNSON'S PENSION Washington, March IS. The House takes action today on legislation to keep former Federal Judge Albert Johnson of Pennsylvania off the federal pension rolls forever.

It was scheduled to vote before nightfall on bill to give legal status to the pension-waiver Johnson signed last July, When House judiciary subcommittee's investigation df his official conduct was at its heignt. Johnson has stnce repudiated the waiver. Johnson was appointed to the fedora! court for the middle district of Pennsylvania in 1925 by the late President Coolidge. He remained on the bench until last summer wt.oYi he resigned. The viittpe began its In vesligatlon of Johnson's conduct ir.

1044. After a year-long inquiry, it said in a report to the House last month that Johnson was wicked, evil and menda- v-ious judge" who permitted his court to used in a "despicable on Pagi Two) were scheduled to be resumed Tuesday. Rubber: Strike threats agairet Goodyear and Goodrich Rubber Companies were removed as CIO unions voted to accept an 18 1-2 cent hourly raise. Farm equipment: Strikes at the South Bend, Ind, and the Charles City, plants of th Oliver farm equipment manufacturers, were ended. Automotive: 19 local unions voted to accept the national contract with General Motors but to continue the walkout pending set- tlenent of local issues.

Only 34 of ihe 92 locals 'involved have re- results of balloting. In an effort to smoke out the nation's lords of commercialized vice, Sen. Claude Pepper of Florida is sponsoring a bill to permit the Federal Security Administration to expand the anti- vice program it has been carrying out 1941 in collaboration with stales and municipalities. fellow representatives who could bar him from his seat until he has been cleared of The government was reported considering cancellation of privi- agency in Canada and some observers even went so far as to predict that the investigation may result in a complete break in diplomatic relations between the Dominion and Russia. Canada, it (Continued on Page Two) Trees To Blossom Soon this morning that the program has been in effect there "for years." The program will mean "another report to another partment at.

Harrisburg," cording to the PIDL) head. Each inmate entering the Huntingdon institution is given a blood test and careful examination by Dr. Charles R. Reiners, of Huntingdon, for venereal disease; If the, disease is found the inmates are segregated and given special treatment, Commander Pennington stated. Secretary VVeest pointed out that a 1945 act required of all persons taken into custody and charged with crimes involving lewd conduct or sex offenses; (Continued on Page Two) 2 Autos In Crash Two cars were damaged an automobile accident on Route 22, opposite Mapletin, early Sunday morning about 12:15.

Jesse C. Price, oi. Mill Creek, was en route to his home from his work in Mount Union and his car was struck by a car traveling east, the leges, of the Tass (Soviet) news driver which is reporteu to have left the scene immediately after the accident. An occupant of the car, however, was Drought to the hospital, where he remained overnight. State 'police are investigating the accident but the officers could not be reached today for the latest developments of'the mishap.

Tokyo. March 18. Japan's famed cherry trees will break into blossom within the next two weeks. Lt. Col.

J. A. Pryber of Allied Ht-'dquarters' 4ord Weather Wing predicted today. Peak Of Great Flood Of '36 Ten Years Ago Today Ten years ago today Huntingdon County was in the grip of the worst disaster in its the St. Patrick's Day flood of 1936.

Early this morning, ten years ago, the peak of the flood which claimed three lives in the county, property loss of a million dollars am! left thousands homeless, was reached. Ten years ago today Huntingdon industries were at a standstill, schools were closed, homes not dan.agea by the flood were without lights due to disruption of the electric power system. Throngs gathered in safety areas t' witness homes, automobiles and some live stock flowing down the swift Junia'ta River. Citizens' committees were at work shortly after daybreak ten years ago today making plans to for the those ii, distress. The Red Cross Chapters in Huntingdon and Mount, Union, taxed as never before with a real disaster, were on the job from the moment the dangm became evident.

Tht homeless were cared for in churches and city centers: they were given food and clothing. Relatives of victims aided in many instances by sharing their homes with their kin years is hard to believe that a disaster of such major proportions did occur. Little remains today to remind us of 'the disaster which in so short a time caused many to lose their life's savings. The enthusiasm for a huge flood control program to avert Ifke disasters In the future today remains in the status of ten years ago just "'JALK." no act nn. (Continued on Protests for Iron Hussein Ala, Iran's first ambassador to the United States, Is preparing his country's case against Russia for the United nations, accusing the USSR of breaking her solemn pledge to leave Iran by March 2.

He warned if Iran does not get satisfaction from the Security Council, the United Nations Organization be Meanwhile, a fight between Russia and the western powers threatened over the application of Albania and Turkey for UNRRA membership. Some observers believed Russia. was pushing Albania's membership as an opening wedge for getting her admitted the United Nations Organization. Temperatures Will Continue To Be Mild Temperatures will continue mild but will be slightly cooler in the north central states today and in the eastern portion of the nation tonight and tomorrow. Little, if any.

sun shone on Pennsylvania today, and practically aM of the state was dampened by light rains. Early tempera which droppec into the 30's in sonif spots rose slowly with a general average of about 45 degrees forecast. The temperature varied little in Huntingdon last night according to Penn Edison readings. At mfdmght it was 42; at 2 a. m.

it was 42; at 4 and 6, 41; at 8, at 10 4" ant. at 11 this morning 44. It was coldest in the mountains wita degrees. Sleet was reported at Mt. Pocono.

am' freez- drizzles at Woodward anu Park Place. Other temperatures reported were Pittsburgh 45 degrees, Harrisburg 38. Scranton 41, Bethlehem 37, and Williamsport, 40. MISSING HEIRESS, COMPANION FOUND Detroit, March weeklong search for Suzanne Froedtert, 16-year-old heiress to a grain and ma'lt fortune, ended today when she am. a male companion were arrested at a rooming-house suburban Highland Park.

The girl, daughter of wealthy Kurtis R. Froedtert, Milwaukee malt company magnate, had been sought by Federal Bureau of Investigation agents and police of three states since her disappearance frcm an exclusive Madison, boarding home March 11. She was picked up with Ollie J. Williams! 24, whom she said she met at Madison shortly before her disappearance and with whom police said she appeared to be "quite taken in." Brown said Williams was held for investigation on charges of violating the Mann Act and Miss Froedtert was held on a juvenile delinquency cou.it and as a material witness. By WALTER CRONKIXB United Press Correspondent Nuernberg, March GoerLng testified today that Nazi Germany never considered invading United States.

Goering told the War Crimes Tribunal that Adolf Hitler and his war planners had never developed a blue print for invading any part of the North American tinent. "Even if Germany had completely he said, "because of the smallnesa of its fleet and its lack of long range bombers, a. threat to the American continent was never spoken of. Contrarily, we always were afraid of danger from the other side." The No. 2 Nazi, testifying for his fifth day in a fight to save his life, said also that the Nazis had never prepared for an economic penetration of South Amejv ica.

the portly Goering said that economic'pene- tration of South America was impossible because Germany "could never compete or endanger the United States and British position there." "The mark wa.s not the determining factor tlie dollar," he said. Goering defended German planning for future actions by citing alleged captured French documents. He asserted that these documents disclosed British and French plans in the summer of 1940 for widespread raids on neutral Soviet Baku and Romanian oilfields by flying over Turkey from Syria. He followed his whitewash tactics for his fellow defendants by minimizing Foreign Minister Joachim Von Ribbentrop's role in. Germany's prewar foreign policy- "Only the Fuehrer and I could have conspired," Goering said, "No one else was concerned," Man Killed By Train Pittsburgh, March Pavlik, 57, of Leetsdale, was killed when struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad train near Leetsdale station, the coroner's office reported yesterday.

The accident apparently occurred Saturday. Stole Police Soy: weather conditions present extra na7.ar<ls on the wash-out around the bond, patches of Ice In slmilcd on bridges and on the inside of curves. Koep your speed down to point where you can stop before yon strike these danger After you upou too Uta." HOSPITAL ORDERLY SHOT BY PATIENT Phoenixville, March decision was expected today on what disciplinary action would be taken in the case, of Pvt. John A. Sweed, Hollywood, patient at the Valley Forge General Hospital who seriously wounded a hospital orderly after terrorizing two convalescent wards at gunpoint.

An officers' inquiry board, in a. report to Brig. Gen. W. W.

Vaughn, commanding the praised Earl B. Walker, 37, thr praised wounded civilian orderly for part in subduing Sweed. er's condition is still serious. The shooting occurred Moi night when Sweed was caled by a civilian guara for smokir. restricted territory.

He threr ed the guard with the revr robbed one patient and another ward where instructing an was wounded with Sweet. The rcr last but.