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Weath'er Data Wednesday Sun Rises 7:13 Sets 4:,11 Tides high 5:47 A.M. 6:12 P.M. Ixw 12:0" P.M. Monday's Temperatures i 22 low 11. Local Forecast Clear very again to' night.

Wednesday- fair and not qulle, (Detailed report on Page 9) ESTABLISHED 1846 Vol. 115--NO. 72 NEWPORT, R. TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 11959 FOURTEEN PAGES i PRICE SEVEN CENTS Del Sesto Sworn In As Governor, Pledges Better Jobs, Education Aid OKI, SKSTO TAKKS OATH Rhode Island's first Republican governor since William IT. Van- dcrbilt of Portsmouth held that office is being sworn in today in Veterans Memorial Building, Providence, by Lt.

Gov. John A. Notte, a (Rluci Photo) Refinery Opponents Hail Judge's Decision; Commerce Official Says Appeal Planned Jamestown refinery opponents today hailod the sweeping decision of U. S. District Court Judge Edward W.

Day which permanently restrains the Commerce Oil Relining Corp. from erecting 'a $55,000.000 plant in Jamestown. But Commerce officials, meanwhile, said that an appeal will be taken to the U. S. Circuit Court in Bos- ton.

Cornelius C. Moore of Newport, chief of counsel opposing the refinery on behalf of 17 members of; the Jamestown Protective John Nicholas Brown, advisory board co-chairman of the Narva- gansett Bay Homo 0 Assn. and Dr. William W. Minor, spokesman for the Jamestown defendants, praised Judge Day's finding.

Harold M. Gcller, executive vice president of Commerce Oil, and Daniel J. Murray, Jamestown town solicitor and Commerce attorney, led tho u-cflnery atfvo- in deploring the decision. Gcller said an appeal will bo taken. And in New York today, Morris Natclson, a partner in Lehmann Brothers, investment bankers who had charge of the Commerce Oil financing, had this to say: "Naturally wo are disappointed in the decision.

A copy of it has been mailed us and our lawyers now are reading it. The chances arc very strong that we will'appeal It." Judge Day's i i wns termed by Moore as "a very learned and extremely sound decision of the court." If an appeal is tiled, Moore said he is certain Judge Day's decision will be xtp- hcld by the appeals court. "It is very comforting to tho 17 James ton residents who had to bear tile brunt of, this litigation to see that the issues they raised were sustained fully by the couvt," Moore said. "They must marvel Howling, Gale Winds Carry Cold Into Every Nook And Cranny The season's coldest weather continued today with unofficial zero readings in some areas nnd gusty winds that made (or ear- numbing conditions. Although the sky was crystal clear and the sun bright, tl.e bitter wind howled and crept hito every crack.

The Navy reported fiusts as high as 45 knots during ir.e night. Tho average in-town temperature around midnight was six degrees, but the reading wns 701-0 at Destroyer Pier 2 and di some home thermometers. By daybreak, the mercury Irid Konb up about four degrees. Cloar and cold weather is forecast for tonight, with continued fair skies and' a little warmer conditions tomorrow. At noon, the downtown temperature Mas 15 Tho Detroycr resumed oill ot tho harbor Yesterday's high forced the postponement winds of the departure of the USS Realty, Purely and Bristol for Operation Springboard, a training exorcise In tho winter drib ficials were hoping that neighborhood children, who wrecked previous coatings of ice by tramping through it, would give the new surface a chance to harden.

The fire department was remaining alert to tho probability ol some calls if the tinued and home eold simp con heating plants to show defects. Off-duty men have been notified to keep an ear Hmcd tor possible box alarms. The department is also watching the hydrant situation. It lias only one thawing device with which to attack frozen hydrant barrels, a process which (tikes a precious 50 seconds during a fire call. The public works department today put 'some sand on Wellington Avenue, whore water from the harbor had been blown by the tierce northwest wind.

Some of the IOO.SP trash on city streets was picked up by the department as it went around emptying the city's own sidewalk refuse containers, A few tree limbs were also removcd'from the streets or from overhead i where they had been blown. Normal winter work was i performed by public works crews. The rapidly alternating cold and moderate weather" in loccnt weeks has nindo the Irost rise and set lie. loading to street potholes that have to be Some storm water drainage conditions in vari- (Continued on Page 5) Balloon Trip Lasted Only 3 Days 21 Days Spent Floating In Gondola Li Clll 1 1 1 i. bean.

The ships were expected to leave IhK afternoon. Exceptionally low tide, two or three foot below normal, was reported here today as the powerful northwest wind literally blew the water out ot the bay. Waterfront observers noticed the phenomenon when low tide occurred at 11:10 a.m. In TUcrton yoslciday. some small boats were loft high and dry whrn the water dropped.

Nn i dnmn'je was IT- ported. At Destroyer Pier 2, clo-p- draft fieri oilers have been tied up on the north side, affording some protection for the ships on the south side and at Pier 1. In winter weather, neither destroyers nor lenders would nornnUy bo berthed on (he north side of The big new pier a factor which has led the Navy to request a breakwater. No SkulliiK Yet- On deck activity aboard ship-. nt tho piers Is limited in the severe cold and windy weather, out Mow decks tho dally operations nnd training continue as usual.

Bar out at sea, ships on lonely Midar watches arc coping with the bitter wintry weather. In the city. Recreation Director George D. Donnelly checked the skating conditions today and found they were not satlfnc-tory. Another cold day should reduce produce sufficient ioc, however.

At tho Hlg Pond TCast- the ice was only four Inches thick and there were open spaces along the foot of Ihe bank at the northwest corner, where skating had been good last week. The Ice on the salt marsh off Hazard Rorid was only five inches thick, an inch less than the state's recommended minimum, Donnelly said. The small skating nrcn in tho Community Center playground was flooded lato tills morning by tho lire at tho request ot the Recreation Department. Of- boat suspended from a 47-foot hal- xt the ability of the court in anal- zing all ot the scientific evidence roscntcd him. These 17 residents nacle a terrific contribution to this part of tho slate.

They won long, mrd-tought i i a i against strong, major oil interests." Moore gave credit to his legal issociates in the court tight. They ncludcd Salvalore L. Virgadamo and Francis Bojlo ot his office and Charles II. Drummey, James H. liggins and William C.

Dorgnn of Providence'. Brown, in expressing his pleas- ire at the decision, said: "I feel hat more jobs will be created by proper and orderly development of the- natural resources of Ihocle Island than the establishment of a refinery, now defined by the court as a nuisance and one hat will ultimately do more harm ban good. Now that the threat of he relmcry has been removed, I believe Newport must plan to de- its resources along construc- Ive lines to the ultimate benefit of all." Dr. Miner, speaking for the 17 JumcsUmn residents who wore sued for a total of $34,000,000 by Commerce Oil which later withdrew its charges, said they arc 'extremely happy with the decision." Dr. Miner said the 17 were opposed, not only by Commerce, but the resources of Lehman Broth- ors, the Gulf Oil the Ijni- vorsal Oil Products Co.

and the Corp. Tho thanks of the 17 were ox- umc'ed by Dr. Miner to the Janice Protective Assn the Narru- tjnnsctt Bay Home Owners many other oi-Rdmrations and thousands of residents of the slute for their active and continued support and encouragement. li Jamestown defendants, Dr. Miner continued, now pledge themselves to foster and encourage the development nf the economy of lower Narragansett Bay, consistent with its natural resources.

James II. Van Alen, Newport Casino president who led the initial opposition to the refinery and or iwcl the Narragansctl Home Ownos said today fiom Washington that Judge Day's decision was "the greatest victory for the right kind of Newport in its history Gcller, who has taken a leading role the past three years in attempts to establish the Commerce refinery at either Portsmouth or Jamestown, said: "Very definitely wo plan to appeal an adverse decision, I haven't seen Judge Day's opinion yet and, until I do so, I have no further comment." Murray was the most vocal of (Continued on Page 5) SPECIAL TO THE NEWS PROVIDENCE--Christopher Del Sesto was sworn in as governor today and, in a brief inaugural address, pledged his administration to strive for. more and better jobs for Rho'de Island workers and greater educational opportunities for the state's youth. The new governor said tho miist also accept responsibility to assist the needy, the aged, the sick and the infirm but warned that tho mounting eost of these social welfare programs requires that they be coordinated and administered efficiently with emphasis on prevention. lie said the state will conljmic to accept and' qualify for federal grants but only those that are desirable and which tho state can afford to match but without surrendering authority to the national government.

In the same connection, he said that while the stale should continue to give financial assistance to cities and towns, the local communities should also be given broader powers lo administer their own local affairs. Other proposals in Ihe inaugu'-- al address included a periodic review of the state constitution lo eliminate obsolete provisions and achieve sound long-range modernization of tho court systems and procedures to insure and facilitate justice; adequate staff and facilities for both the General Assembly and administrative agencies of tho state so they can perform their respective duties effectively. He deferred discussion of tax and fiscal policies pending die report of the special State Fiscal Study Commission which is scheduled to report next month. And he pointed out that his inaugural nd- clross was purposely general in terms because ihe intends, during course of the legislative sos- ijion, to send special 1 messages with specific statutory proposals. The colorful inaugural ceremony took place for the first time i Veterans Memorial across the street from the State House on Capitol Hill.

Mthough he was the center, of nt- onlion, Ihe new governor was only Republican in the cast Sworn in after he took the oath were the other 'general officers of tho stale all Democrats, They are Lt. Gov, John A. Nolle of North. Providence, who moves up from secretary of stile; former Rep. August P.

LA-I France of Pawtucket, who ha came secretary of. state; Joseph Nugent of Noi rh Providence and General Treasurer rinymond II, Hawksloy 1 of Providence. Tho first Republican governor in BRIDGETOWN, Barbados CAP) --The balloon trip of tour Britons trying to the AllantU 1 lasted only three days, it was disclosed today. They spent 21 more clays floating at sea in the gondola, constructed for double duty as a lifeboat. The three men and a woman sol off Dec.

12 from the Canary Islands, seeking to 'float on the wind 3,000 miles to Barbados. They reached hero Monday after a fisherman picked them up at sea. They had traveled about 1,200 miles by air and more than 2,000 miles by sea. AH four had been on rations ot few ounces of food dally since Dec. 15.

All looked thin but otherwise in fairly good condition. They had cut loose the balloon in a storm for heights where fear they ot going to would lose control and the bag would burst. This was after, at one stage, they jettisoned a radio receiver and sleeping bags tq lighten the balloon. Their balloon wns called the "Small World." The intrepid quartet floated oft from the Canary Islands Doc. 12 in an open, by loon.

This British West Indian island 3,000 miles across the Atlantic was their goal, their purpose a scientific- study ot Atlantic trade winds. The balloon crossing had novel 1 been made bctore. 1 Part way across they came down in tho ocean, cut the balloon loose, and sailed the rest of the wax in the gondola. They landed Urea, hungry for" fresh fruit and vegetables and thirsty for carbonated 1 s. Otherwise, they seemed unnffected by their grueling experience, nnd their gondola was still well stocked with food and water.

The lour refusedi lo say how long they had been aloft and how long on the water, explaining they had sold tneir story to the Londoij, Daily Mail, which barked their expedition. The expedition was captained by Arnold TSlolavt, 51-year-old London manufacturer of ash trays and knit-knacks. The rest of Ihe crew were Elolnrt's Timothy, 21, nn engineering student at Cambridge and the radioman; marine architect Colin Mudie, 32, tho navigator, and Mudie's wife, Rosemary, 30, Hie- expedition's cook. Mikoyan Pledges West Continued Access Ib Berlin WASHINGTON (AP Soviet Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan was reported today to have as sured the United States of con tinned free Western access to Berlin. Such a would go to thp hcarl of the current East-West tension over Berlin's future.

It would signal a major concession by the Kremlin lo the West's objections to Soviet clemimds to make a "free city" of Berlin, Mikoyan was undersljod to have told high level Stale Department, business and congressional loaders Monday night: 1. The Soviet Union is determined to turn over administration East Berlin to the puppet East German Communist regime, regardless of U.Si-British-French Dcnun- cialion of tho plan. 2. The Soviet Union is not It-y. ing to throw the Allies out of West Berlin, even though Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, in a Nov.

27 note, suggested withdrawal ol all Allied troops from the city. 3. Tho Soviet Union simply feels time has come, 13 yours the end of World War If, to give Berlin a new status. 4. The United Slates, Britain and Franco, In replying last week lo Khrushchev's note, were remiss in not coming up with some counterproposal which might have provided tho basis for negotiation.

5. Tho Soviet decision to hand East Berlin over to Kast Germany by next May in no way implies a poaco-or-war ultimatum; continued free access lo Berlin, 11C miles iiiMcle East Germany, could be arranged, and a role may he found for the United Nations to play in guaranteeing this. The 63-year-old Mikoyan, second in Kremlin power only to Khrushchev, laid these cards on the table In replying to questions aji an exclusive dinner given for him by Eric" Johnston, president of the Motion Picture of America. Johnston 'was apologetic afterward tor inviting some newsmen and letting others shiver outside his swanjc headquarters in llxle- grco temperature. He said the five invited were "personal friends." Savage Seeks Toll-Free Bridge SPECIAL XO TUB NEWS PROVIDENCE--A bill to eliminate tolls on the Mount Hope Bridge was prepared for introduction in the General Assembly this afternoon by Sen.

Joseph A. Savage (D-Newport). Savage -said that providing adequate and vogulnr means of transportation to every community is an essential governmental function. He said all Newport County would justifiably be favorably effected by the proposed bill lor a toll-free Mount Hope Bridge and it would also benefit the people of the entire state through the advancement and improvement oi their transportation convenience and prosperity. work with a General Assembly under Democratic control in both the House and Senate, He told the inaugural assemblage that he discharge faithfully and' impartially the paramount duty of: a chief utlve to serve all the people and not any group or class.

But government alone, he warned, CM- not solve the current problems facing the state because each wh6 can'must bo willing to make his own individual contribution. He served notice, however, thai he would use the considerable au- thorilv of the executive depart ment when needed because "dynamic leadership" is expected of the chief executive. Requests for new laws, he said, would be kept to a minimum and made or.ly when required. The world today, he said, is faced with the "evil force of commu- 20 years, Del Sesto also nmsr nism" which threatens our homes, our children, peace and the dem ocratic way of life. The battle to eliminate this threat, which thrives on discontent, insecurity and discrimination, cannot be left to the national government, he said, because the state and Iqcal governments also share in the resiwnsibllity of solving the problems of sickness and poverty, providing equal opportunity in education, housing and employment.

To that end, he said, all must concentrate on more and belter jobs for Rhode Island workers in private industry by creating a "good community" which means honest and efficient, government, fair taxes for both business and individuals, conscientious law enforcement, equitable pay and benefits for employes, responsible union leadership, educational facilities to prepare people for a wide range of job opportunities, adequate facilities such as stores, a utilities, transportation, hospitals, health facilities, commercial services and a cultural atmosphere. But the people cannot enjoy a healthy growth, he warned, if one segment is in need and without the basic essentials of lite because "the social ills which afflict our so; ciety today, formerly the concern primarily of the individual and the family, are now also the responsibility of all of Among these ills, he said, are mental illness, juvenile delinquency, alcoholism, divorce and disorganized families. While the alleviation of these difficulties are responsibilities of the stale, he said, the ever-mounting costs of social welfare programs make it imperative that we determine their efficiency. We must be sure they are coordinated and administered He said one of these programs Aid to Dependent Children (Continued on Page 5) Democrats Prepare To Introduce 22 Pieces Of Legislation On 1st Day SPECIAL TO THE NKWS 'PROVIDENCE In a rare move on the first clay' of a legislative session, Democrats in control of both branches of the General Assembly prepared to introduce this afternoon at least 22 bills giving effect to the party's recent platform, pledges. Majority leaders worked out this strategy at a lengthy conference yesterday with outgoing Governor Roberts, Democratic' Chairman Frank Rao and Democratic general officers in what several admit, ted was a plan to on the new Republican administration ot Governor pel Sesto who had been sworn in only a eouple oi liours before the General Assembly, organized.

Del Sesto previously and in his inaugural 1 message'said ha would present his- own legislative program in a of special messages accompanying hjs bills! during tue course of the session. lie had also stated thatl he would approve measures he considers good for the people regardless, ol which party sponsored them and the Democratic first-day move was designed also to test this pledge. Since they control both the House and Senate, the Democrats could speed their own measures through both branches and send them tp the governor before any of his own can complete the legislative grind and reach his. desk. Follow Inaugural The 22 bills range 'from memorials to Congress to creation ot special study commissions to proposed constitutional amendments providing for fourycar terms for general officers and legislators and pay raises for members of the General Assembly.

While most of the measures arc duplicates of Introductions during the last and prior sessions, a new one calls for establishment of. a junior state college giving two-year courses. Another would give maximum Blue Crass and Physician! Service coverage to all state em- ployes. The introductions were slated to follow immediately the organization of the House and Senate soon conclusion of the inaugural exercises. In the Senate, Majority Leader John G.

McWceney (D-ProvI- donee) -as to present resolution establishing rules for the 1959-60 sessions and naming Son. Francis P. Smith (D-Woon- sockel) as president pro tempore. Former Democratic, Son. James Brady Sr.

of Cumberland was to be elected reading clerk. In the House, convened by Rep. Charles L. Walsh (D-Nowport), senior member from that oily, Speaker Hurry F. Curvin of Pav- luckot, Reading Clerk Henry R.

Sullivan of Providence and Recording Clerk Paul 13. McMahon of Pawtuckel were to be reelectcd. Then, Democraic Leaders Me- Weeney in tho' Senate and James II. Kieman of Providence in the House and their deputies were to toss quickly into the legislative hamper the 22 or more bills which call for: A constitutional amendment providing lor four-year terms (instead two years) for general officers and House and Senate members, with no governor eligible for more than two successive terms. Another raising the pay of, legislators from $5 to, 525 per day, and the speaker from $10 to 550, not more than 60 legislative days of actual attendance In any calendar year, plus an increase from.

8 to 10 cents a mile for trav- el'expenses. A' third providing for submission Senator Smith JoinsRevoltOf GOP Solons WASHINGTON (APJ-Sen, Margaret Chase Smith ot a i joined a meeting today Republican senators in rebellion against a Senate party leadership they contend is out of, touch with the to the people every 10 years, beginning in the 1968 general election, the question of whether a should be held to revise the constitution. Also, authority for the governor to call a special election' at which the- people would vote on whether a constitutional convention should be held lo make three proposed amendments by lhat short method The group, headed by Sen. instead of submitting the Individ-1 George D. Alken of Vermont, is ual amendments to two rcferen- backing Sen.

John Sherman Coop times. duins. Another resolution prepared for inlroduction calls for creation ot a special commission to make a comprehensive examination of the stale constitution and lo make its report to the General Assembly Feb. 15, 19SO. Still another would create a bi- 1 (Continued on Page 5) Young GOP House Insurgents Set To Reject Offer Of Compromise WASHINGTON (AP) Republican loaders made an llth hquis compromise offer lo youna GOP insurgents today to share party leadership responsibilities in the' chamber.

The offer, expected to be rejected, wns proposed lo head off a direcl challenge lo the reign of Rep. Joseph W. Martin Jr. of Massachusetts, floor leader for 20 years. The proposal had nn initial cool reception from the group backing Rep, Charles A.

HnJIcck of Ind'- ana 1 to rcplneo the 71 year old Mirti'i as" GOP floor lender. Under the proposed compromise a new nost of assistant floor leader would 1)0 created. It, also provides for election by tho full 133 Republican membership of the chairman of the Republican House Policy torn- mittee. Heretofore Martin has held that post alon.3 with his leadership resoonslbillties. The proposal will be offered for a vote of the Republican conference this afternoon when House Republicans will choo 11 1 their lenders for the new 83th Congress convening Wednesday.

Its defeat would open the way for the clGction of the 38-year-old Halleck to the leadership post. Hnlleek formally announced his candidacy Monday night in opposition to Martin. His move followed a behind-the-scenes drive by a group which contends younger and more aggressive lender- ship is needed to combat the whelming Democratic majority In the' new House. Democrats, also caucusing today, visible problems. faced no open battles.

They were expected without incident to pick Rrp, Sam Rayburn (D-Tox), 77 today, for another term as speaker of the House find to return Rep. John W. McCormack (D-Mass), 67, to the Democratic leadership post, "We have nothing to worry about in our caucus," a told newsmen. Martin has held his party's lop House post for 20 years. During 16 of those years lie has been minority leader.

In the four of the 80th and 83rd Congresses, conl rolled by Republicans, ho moved up to the spcnkership TIallcck moved in as party lender. Hnllcek took note of his previous service and added, in his statement, that "In view of will again be a randl- for Republican floor lie did not explain his use of the word developments. Available ns possible compromise candidates wore Reps. Richard M. of Pennsylvania, Gerald Kord of Michigan, John Byrnes of Wisconsin, and Leslie Arrncls of Illinois.

The Mnrtln-mtisl-go movement stemmed from heavy Republican concessional losses in the 1058 elections, which trimmed GOP ho'dings from 200 to 153, Many Republicans contend Hint a nwe leadership Is needed if the party is to fight back to eventual control of Congress, and ray Hallrck Is bettor la nrovido Hint leadership. In einl'Tisi to the Republicans. 1 bur" Democrats went inti tlielr nnrly caucus With no Cuba Provisional Government Dissolves Congress, Courts; Will Rule By Decree HAVANA XAP)-- provisional government announced today it will dissolve Congress and the criminal courts and rule by decree until free elections can be held, The decision was" taken al a meeting of Provisional President Manuel Urrutia and, his Cabinet. Acting speedily after his arrival in the capital Monday night', Urru' Ua: (11 Named Jose Mird Cardona, president ol the Havana Bar Assn. to be premier of his 1 government; (2) Announced free elections would be held months to two years; (3) Summoned his new cabinet into a post-midnightij-wceting; ('I).

Rescinded martial law proclamation and curfew' extension decreed earlier 1 by the provisional government's military chief for Havana province. Urrutia flew to from Camnguey following a talk with Fidel Castro, the upris- in'g that ousted Dictator Fulgencio Ba'lista-. Castro continued his. victory procession toward of his guerrilla warriors and, new supporters from Batista's military forces. He is expected in Havana Wednesday.

Urrutia said the rebel chief prefers to remain outside the cabinet in order that he may observe developments. The- President named additional cabinet oJficers bringing it lo 11 members, but still-had to appoint ministers' ot defense, communications and interior. Urniliai also announced his would not allow gambling, which under Batista hud 'to a multimillion dollar business carried on largely by American interests. Some elements "of donfusion remained in the government setup that" probably will be clarified when Castro arrives. The only framework of- government in the first few days after Batista's fall provided' by radio announcements from the rebel leader in Santiago, at the other end of Cuba, Havana generally was returning to-normal.

Businesses were open services were restored alftcr, the general strike Castro called to consolidate support for Urnitia. Swift military trials were promised for more than 1,100 persons jailed since the rebels took power. Cheering crowds meanwhile greeted Castro in every town along his slow march from Oricnte province. No mailer how small Ihc gathering, he slopped tor an impassioned speech on his plans for Cuba. In Camaguey he spoke for three hours before his voice grew hoarse.

Castro was escorted by planes, tanks, jeeps and other military equipment which, he told the people, had been sent to attack him and now were escorting him. "They are the same tanks but now they belong to the people," he said. Among the Castro supporters who came to the surface was movie hero Errol who said he spent-the last week of the revolt ducking bullets with the rebel forces. The 50-year-old actor didn't dupk all the way behind a.post,in a sugar mill battle and was nicketf in the-right'leg, ho told reporters in Havafta. er of Kentucky for GOP floor leader over Sen.

Everett Dirksen of Illinois, It supports Sen. Thomas II. Kuchel of California for parly whip or assistant leader in succession to Dirksen. Kuchel has had some support for whip from among senators backing Dirksen for floor leader. But Sen.

Barry Goldwater (R- Ariz) said today he was withdrawing his support from Kuchel because of the California's association with the'Alken group. With Mrs. Smith's arrival the Alken group mustered an allend- ancc fff 11. They need 18 votes to win since the Senate has 31 Republican senators. In addition to those present, the Insurgents counted on the vote of Sen.

Thruston B. Morion of Kentucky, Cooper's colleague, for the floor leader's post. Morton has said he would support Dirksen tvcr any one but Cooper. They also claim the vote of Sen. Alexander Wiley of Wisconsin, who has been unable to attend any of the meetings.

In addition to Alken nnd Mrs. Smith, tlte following senators were present: Frank Carlson of Kansas; Jacob K. Javils of New York; Cooper, Kuchel, Prcscoll Bush of Connecticut; Hugli Scott of Pennsylvania; Kenneth B. Keating of New York; Winston L. Prouty of Vermont nnd Clifford P.

Case of New Jersey. The Alken group anparenlly wns not minded to challenge the re- clcctlon of tln-ee veteran Rcpubll- posts. The cmestion wns closed meeting of the liberal Toup today, hut both Alken nnd Kenneth R. Keating of New York they favored nnmlng no for other posts. Tli's would mean that the 31 TOP senators mefiing Wodnes- rcirme Sen.

Styles Bridges nf New Hiip'''lre as rhnlrman of the party pollcv committee, with Sen. Leverelt Saltonstall of Mas- ns rhili-mnn nnd Son. Milton Vouncr ot North Dakota of the Conference of All Scnntors. fir nn mi- fir HIP whin's Kuch lob. but I I may be another cnndidnto.

He rt'd comment on whether he himself might seek post. Fire Destroys URI Marine Laboratory SAUNDERSTOWN (AP)-- Damage in excess of $100,000 nnd the loss of records for 25 years resulted early morning when- fire destroyed the Narragansett Marine Laboratory ot the University of Rhode Island. Dr. Charles Fish, the director and Internationally known ocenno-, grapher, said liis records covering studies for the last 25 years of Narraganselt Bay were lost in the flames. The laboratory was conducting research for the U.S.

Navy. Fire apparently started in tho old, three-story building because 1 of faulty wiring. It was discovered, about 2 a.m. by a maintenance but firemen were helpless because no water supply was available. Hydrant service In the area, was shut off when housing units for the University o'f Rhode Island were discontinued.

Dr. Ksh said the weather-sta-. tion studies did In the arctic- also were In the fire. His wife, well known oceanographcr, losti important -documents on studicsfsho had made in surrounding areas over a live- year period, i.