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lotm a WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, I i MA mm i JV VJ 'Solved' Shooting Urges Ethical Curb on Officials, Party Leaders Albany, Jan. 6 (UP) Governor Dewey called on the 1954 Legislature today to adopt a tough cod of ethics for public officials and political leaders to bar them from using their influence for. financial gain. CONEY ISLAND TRAGEDY Kerosene Fumes Kill Baby, Fell Tot; Parents Are Held Couple on Relief Left Children Alone to Go on Tour of Bars In a sharp, mes-i sage opening the 177th legisla tive session, Mr. Dewey said the people are entitled to a set of standards "far above the morals of the market place." Public office holders, be said, must be "above any reasonable suspicion of dishonesty or even impropriety." The Governor told the law makers to decide what business activities should be declared improper," but he started them off by blacklisting racetracks.

"This legislation should ob viously include areas of legis lative and administrative control over the licensing or regulation of business and the sale of goods or services to govern ment or its agencies, he added. Mr. Dewey recommended the Senate and Assembly Bet up a A Coney Island couple today on charges of endangering the lives of minors after kerosene fumes had killed their 2-year-old son and 'uteris 3 IN CUSTODY, HUNT 4th MAN IN48 GRIME Roundup Climaxes Ont of Country's Biggest Manhunts Detroit, Jan. 6 (U.P.) Authorities today an nounced "the solution" of the attempted assassination of C. I.

O. President Walter P. Reuther nearly six years ago. Two men have been arrested and a third suspect already is in prison. Another is being sought.

Prosecutor Gerald K. O'Brien Indicated more arrests would be forthcoming. "This is the solution," he said, "but I ex pert further developments." Four "John Doe" warrants still are outstanding. The arrests were a climax to one of the nation's biggest manhunts for the would-be killer1! of the militant union leader who nearly died from a shot gun blast at close range. His right arm is permanently crip pled.

Ex-Convict at Large Named in two-count Indict ments were Carl Renda and his father-in-law, ex-convict Santo (Sam) Perrone, both of! suburban Grosse Pointe; Clar ence Jacobs of Tecumseh, who jumped bond in an extradition case, and Peter Lorn- bardo, now serving a term at the Federal penitentiary at Leavenworth, for car theft. Perrone, who was questioned about the shooting in 1951 after Senate Crime Investi gating Committee hearings here, was not immediately apprehended. The four are charged with assault with intent to commit murder and conspiracy of as sault with intent to commit murder. Brother Also Shot Reuther, who then was presi dent only of the C. I.

O. United Auto workers Union, was shot in the kitchen of his northwest Detroit home on April 20, 1948 Continued on Page 4 overcome another son, 3 Police naid the couple had left the two children in a bedroom with a kerosene stove lit, and had gone to the movies and made a round of bars. They returned to their bungalow home, 3502 Surf at 1:45 a.m. to find both children unconscious in the fume-filled bedroom. The parents, on relief seven years, are Francis Nolan, 31.

an unemployed carpenter and a probation violator, and his wife Mary, 21 Police said that at 8:15 last night the couple put their sons, United Presi Telephoto FACE PENALTY James R. Landis and wife, Mamie, are arraigned for $160,000 theft from Bureau of Engraving. Story on Page 7. NO BAN ON POSSESSION Dewey Stands Pat i On Switch Curbs Adams for More Cops-on-the-Beat Stark Urges Wide Improvement Plan la his first pronouncement as police commissioner, Francis W. H.

Adams today said he favored putting more cops back on the beat and that he "would not tolerate" police brutality in any form. The basic strength of the department resides in the "pa trol man-on-post," Commission er Adams asserted. "He is the man who, beyond all others, represents the force in the public mind." Addressing top officers in the lineup room at Manhattan po lice headquarters, the commissioner reminded them the man on the beat should command respect in the community. He 189 TEACHERS UNDER QUIZ ON RED LINKS Ciauson Bares Probe In Reply to Query By Albany Official The Board of Education revealed today it is investi gating charges of Commu nism against 189 teachers and other employes and that in the past four and a half years 149 have been tired, suspended or quit while being investigated. The figures were disclosed by Andrew G.

Clauson Board president, in answering a re quest for information sent him by State Kducation Commissioner Lewis A. Wilson. If the Investigation of the 189 develops evidence "tend' ing to establish membership In the Communist party," proceedings will be launched, to oust them, Clauson indicated. Outlining Board procedure. he said that if employes admit past membership but satisfy authorities that they no longer participate In any way in Com munist activities, "no further action is taken." Of the previously quizzed, he said, 17 admitted past member ship 'but disclaimed present connections.

Refusal to answer questions results in charges of insubordination, while those denying the charges also face trials. Summing up results so far, he said 16 were dismissed after trial, 16 have been suspended without final disposition as yet, 102 resigned or retired under investigation and 15 lost their jobs for refusal to answer ques tions by legislative committees Rcryburn It 72 Washington, Jan. 6 (U.R) Representative Sam Rayburn of Texas, who holds the record for length of service as Speak er of the House, celebrated his 72d birthday today. Picket Labor Temple Denver, Jan. 6 (U.R) A.

F. L. Teamster pickets marched back and forth at the construction site of the A. F. L.

Labor Temple today. THe teamsters claim a non-union driver is being used on the job. wear the unifrom of the old Boston Braves. Through 23 years in the big leagues, a period including the end of the ead ball" era and the begin- jg of the "live ball" modern ays, he was known for his brilliant fielding, timely hitting and his antics on and off the field. In addition to the Braves, he played with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Brooklyn Dodgers, Chicago Cubs and St.

Iiouis Cardinals, and was player-manager of the Cubs for a brief time in 1925. But his greatest fame, of course, stemmed from the 1914 season, when the Braves, in last place on July 4, amazed the baseball world by rallying to win the National League pennant and then, as heavy underdogs, to whip the star-studded Philadelphia Athletics in four straight games in the World Series. Maranville often spoke of that "miracle," crediting the comeback to a blazing speech to the team by Manager George special committee on ethios so that a code can be adopted at the current session. He said the committee should be empowered to: 1. Define by appropriate legislation those business and professional activities which art.

improper for government and party officers. 2. Develop legislation dealing with the question of private practice before State agencies by public officials. 3. Promulgate a code of ethics with respect to genuine conflicts of interest which may arise for public or party officers between their business or professional interests and their public duties.

"The problem is to separate Continued on Page sale will not adequately remove them from the hands of criminals and teenage Two Brooklyn Democrats, Senator Fred G. Morritt and Assemblyman Ben Werbel, have already announced they would reintroduce their bill banning possession of the knives, which died in the Assembly after passing the Senate last year. It is expected that other borough lawmakers will join in submitting similar bills. The Governor made his reference to the knives near the end of his address. Pointing out that a 1952 law was passed prohibiting their sale to persons under 16, he saidt "Reports from law enforce men officials indicate that mm absolute prohibition oa the sale of these knives to all persons would be a valuable adjunct to our penal sta I recommend your favorable aa tion on such legislation." Senators and new Representatives was the only Important business to be cleared away before the President delivers his State of the Union message to a joint session tomorrow.

This message, a general outline of the Administration's legislative program, will be the signal for the real infighting of the session to begin. Mr, Eisenhower will lay Continued on Page INSIDE Th EagU Bunwd-out IrauktUa Hsbnw Cratt Ska Haw Quartan taq 12 Institute to Curtail ActlrltU UhIm It Oats Mora Mony Past 48 tlnwr Critic Sm Grave Psyckotofl-col DaBf la kpor) Pot Pag Around Bora 34 Bridge 34 Bu. Rr. 17-30 Pag N. T.

at NbtM Obltuari IS Radio 13 Heal Estate 4 Social fcurMy $4 Sport 31-3 Television 13 Theaters 8. 9 TV Key 13 Want Ad 3S-38 Women 10. 11 Calendar 16 39 34 34 14 34 34 34 8,9 Comics Crossword Dr. Brady Editorial GINews Harbor Light Horoscop I Movies The new City Council Presi dent, Brooklyn's Abe Stark, today urged a wide city Improve ment program, including such steps as repeal of the auto use tax and a demand that the, Federal Government give the city "an equitable share" of defense contracts. Presiding at the first session of the new Council, Stark urged its members to back Mayor Wagner in his fight to obtain increased Stat financial aid for the city.

Pointing oat that 38,000 school children are receiving only "part-time" schooling, he nailed for support of the Mayor's proposal for a joint State-city fund for const ruction of new schools. also urged creation of a watchdog civil rights department or commission" which on relief was arrested early Frank 3, and Philip, 2, In the -same bedroom crib, closed the window and door, and started a small portable kero sene stove. They then went to the Surf Theater, several blocks away, stayed for one feature film, and then visited two bars, detectives reported. When they returned home to find their children overcome they called police and took the children to a house next door. Patrolmen Frank Mando-racchla and Robert McHugh, Continued on Page 4 would havt authority to "promote equality of opportunity for all races, religions and nationalities" and provide plans for "assimilation of new arrivals into our American way of life." To help correct ttoe city's traffic problems he asked consideration of underground parking, subsidies for garages in new buildings and devel opment of parking areas along tha waterfront.

He said he will propose a Council resolution asking Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson for "an equitable share of Federal contracts for the factories and shipyards of the city." Stark also proposed that the Council seek ways to "awaken and educate" citizens to Civil Defense needs. Rabbit Maranville At He Looked Near End of Career urdny in Springfield, the family announced. The fiery, prank-loving Mar anville was one of the most I Downtown Award To Oscar A. Lewis Signajs Fly for Stormy Session As 83d Congress Reconvenes spoke to some 400 men from acting lieutenants on up in added he couldn't say anything specific at this time about putting more men on beats because he was not familiar with present availability and distribution.

But he declared it was a "good objective." Civil rights, he continued, was a "matter of deep concern to me." "One of our principal responsibilities is to act as guardians of the right9 of all men It is my profound hope this Continued on Page 4 Oscar A. Lewis Gold Medal Recipient Mi TODAY'S ISSUE The Brooklyn Eagle's ANNUAL BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL REVIEW featuringt YEAR-END SURVEYS EXPERT ANALYSIS BUSINESS FORECAST Rabbit Maranville Dies at 62; Sparkplug of '14 'Miracle' Braves Special to the Brooklyn Eagle Albany, Jan. 6 (U.R) The Dewey Administration has no plans at this time to ask a legislative ban on the possession of switchblade kuves, it was learned today. As had been indicated last week, Governor Dewey in cluded a request In his annual message delivered today to a joint legislative session that the sale of the oft-deadly push but ton weapons be outlawed. A source close to the Governor, while not ruling out the possibility that the attack on switchblades might later be extended to wipe out their legal possesion, i i a that, for the 1964 session at least, no further teeth would be put in the anti-switchblade law.

Leaders in the Brooklyn- born campaign, against weapons have taken the po sition that prohibiting their tees officially Informed Mr. Eisenhower of the opening of Congress and received formal notification that the President will deliver his State of the Union message tomorrow. Storm Clouds Pile Up But behind the conviviality and ceremony the storm clouds were piling up. For events have moved in such a way that Congress in the next few months must decide highly controversial issues affecting the nation's prosperity, its basic military strategy and its farm, labor and tax policies. And Congress must make these decisions with the Repub licans troubled by internal divisions and in little more than nominal control and with the Democrats fighting aggressively to make a comback in November.

Special Church Service The opening-day schedule be gan with an Intercession and holy communion service at the National Presbyterian Church Court anil the Administration me swearing-in ot new Robert E. Blum, president of the Downtown Brooklyn Asso ciation, announced today that Oscar A. Lewis will receive the association's 24th annual Gold Medal for "most distinguished service for Brooklyn." The Gold Medal award will be presented to the borough attorney at the annual luncheon and meeting of the asso ciation at the Towers Hotel on Jan. 25. Mayor Wagner will address the meeting.

Multitude of Activities Mr. Lewis has been active for many years and continues! to give liberally of his time and abilities as a trustee of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, a director and counsel of the Brooklyn Chapter of the American Red Cross, a member of the Advisory Com mittee for Brooklyn of the United Hospital Fund, honor ary trustee and counsel for the Brooklyn Hebrew urpnan Asylum, a trustee of the Federa tion of Jewish Philanthropies, member of the American Jewish Committee, honorary president of the Brooklyn Jewish Community Council, trustee and chairman of the executive committee of Congregation Beth Elohlm. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Brooklyn Bar Association and the committee on character and fitness of the Appellate1 Continued on Page 4 Washington, Jan. 6 (U.R) The showdown second session of the 83d Congress convened on a friendly -note today although it is expected to be one of the stormiest meetings in recent history. Republicans and Democrats were headed into angry debate that will make or break Presi dent Eisenhower 1954 pro gram and possibly decide the November Congressional elec tions.

But it was all sweetness and Uight as the gavels banged down in the crowded Senate and House chambers at the stroke of noon. Among friend and foe alike, there were hearty greet ings, slaps on the back and vigorous handshakes. Two new Senators and four new Representatives were welcomed to the fraternity and lined np to take their formal oaths of office. The Senators were Thomas A. Burke, the Ohio Democrat who succeeds the late Senator Robert A.

Taft, and Robert W. Upton, Republican, who took the seat Ji'alter-J. (Rabbit) Maran ville, sparkplug of Boston's "Miracle Braves" of 1914 and one of the greatest "little men' In the history of baseball, died suddenly early today of a heart attack. Maranville, 62, was stricken in The impish side of Rabbit Maranville Is recalled by Har- C. Burr on first sports page, his home at 55-25 31st Woodside, at about 12:21 a.m.

and died almost instantly. His death came as a surprise, ac cording to his personal lcian, because he had been in apparent good health and only last evening went out for a drive and dinner. The five-foot, five-inph pep-per-pot of the diamond in sur- vled by his wife, Helen. The funeral will be held t- Today'M Chuckle Colleges ore Institutions which sormtlmes lower entrance requirement! with on end in view not to mention promising, tackles and efci formerly occupied by Senator for Mr. Eisenhower and mem-Charles Tobey (RMN.H.).

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