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72. SIXTY-EIGHT PAGES TODAY RALEIGH, N. SUNDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER Kerr Scott 'Testing the People' About Next Race For U.S. Senate By CHARLES BARDEN. CLAYTON, Sept.

19-Kerr Scott, a seasoned campaigner often mentioned for the next U. S. Senate race in North Carolina, heard a burst of applause from 4,000 persons here this afternoon when he declared "I'm kinda testing the people about the Senate race." Apparently pleased with the he got after throwing out his bait, the former North Carolina Governor here to address Clayton Cotton Festival declared that "if I don't get in he Senatorial raceyou just turned dow a good man." There applause. Endorses Bond Plan. Scott, who sold a "Go Forward Program" to North Carolina, urged the crowd to "put that program over" in a reference to the Statewide bond election on Oct.

3. "The birth rate shows that with in the next four years we are going to be tremendously crowded in the schools," Scott declared. "If we can get through the next four years, there is going to be more See FESTIVAL, Page Thirteen. CLAYTON FESTIVAL PARADE SCENE -Kerr Scott and Secretary of State Thad Eure are shown riding in the rear seat in an official car of the Clayton Cotton Festival Parade Saturday. The parade was one of the largest ever to be held in Clayton.

Scott was principal speaker at the festival. (Photo by Charles Barden, Clayton.) Soaring Draft Calls Loom To Meet Manpower Quotas WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (UP) A Defense Department spokesman said today all of the armed forces may be forced to draft men after next July 1. He emphasized the department has no plans now to resort to across-the-board inductions, but he said they are a "distinct possibility" in view of the services' tremendous replacement for non-career soldiers, sailors and airmen. Increase In Calls.

If adopted, a service-wide draft would mean a big increase in monthly draft calls above those already anticipated. Selective Service Director Lewis B. Hershey has estimated that inductions may soar as high as 50,000 to 60,000 a month by mid-1954 to meet Army needs alone. Factors pointing to possible use of the draft by all the services were outlined in the current issue of the authoritative Army-NavyAir Force Journal. It said the signing of the in Korea and the prospective truce, sence of hostilities" has created a "unique manpower situation." Men who once might have signed up for See DRAFT, Page Twelve.

Fear Seven Men Perished In Weather Plane's Crash SAVANNAH, Sept. 19 (UP) -Rescuers today picked nine men who bailed out of a plunging B-29 weather plane, but seven others were feared to have gone down with the aircraft in the Atlantic off coast of South Carolina. The Coast Guard said that the steamship Nassau picked up four survivors and the seatrain Georgia, a railroad car carrying vessel, rescued more. Two other found floating in lifejackets were picked up by unidentified surface craft. A secondary tragedy was nar- -NEW In Brief Parade In Chile.

SANTIAGO, Chile, Sept. 19 (P Chile paraded its oldest and newest style military mounts today. The roar of the jet planes panicked 100 cavalry horses. In the resulting stampede 11 troopers in the armed forces day celebration were injured, two seriously. Aiding North Korea.

MOSCOW, Sunday, Sept. 20 (P)- The Soviet Union announced today it is granting war-ravaged Korea big financial and material aid for reconstruction. The aid program was announced in a communique issued here after nine days of negotiation between a North Korean delegation headed Premier Kim Il Soviet Premier Georgi Malenkov other Soviet leaders. Record. LONDON, Sept.

19 (P The latest version Britain's Comet jet airliner roared back from its first South American visit in record time today. The Comet visited Rio de Janeiro as the advance agent for British Overseas Airways Corp. which hopes to begin regular passenger service to South America next year. The homeward flight from Rio de Janeiro to Madrid was made in 11 hours 35 minutes, which BOAC claimed is a new airliner record. See BRIEFS, Page Twelve.

rowly averted when an Air Force amplibian shattered a float while attempting a sea landing to pick up survivors. The amphibian's crew, reported to number five men, was fished the Nassau. The engined converted B-29 was en route to Bermuda from Hunter Air Force Base here when it plowed into the sea 150 miles off Charleston late Friday. A survivor said an engine tore loose from the plane and the wing on that side crumpled, sending the big plane into a curving dive. One survivor was badly burned, See PLANE, Page Twelve.

Watering of Lawns Okayed Again Raleigh residents, denied the of water for lawns and shrubbery for weeks, got the go-ahead signal yesterday and turned on the faucets with such vigor that city officials had to call the whole thing off about noon. But shortly after the city had sent out urgent radio messages urging local citizens to turn off lawn sprinklers, it was announced that they can again water lawns and shrubbery this afternoon from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The ban still is on, however, prohibiting car washing with city water. On Friday, the City Council voted to allow the watering of lawns and shrubbery yesterday, despite mis-' givings of City Manager W.

H. Carper and Mayor Fred B. Wheeler who felt that relaxing the restrictions would be a serious mistake. As result of that action, water consumption zoomed here, naturally. The noon reading yesterday at the filter plant for the preceding 24 hours showed that residents had used 8,208,000 gallons, as compared with the previous Saturday reading of 5,590,000.

Carper said watering of lawns was ordered halted when pressure became low in faucets here. He said the low pressure resulted from the drain upon elevated tanks which were discharging more water than they were receiving. The city manager said there was' simply a greater demand on the water system than the three mains serving the city could supply. He said a 30-inch main to be laid in the near future will prevent such an occurrence again. Lake Johnson, the city's largest reservoir before the dam at Rand's Mill was completed after the drought struck, was reported yesterday as inches below its normal level.

Lake Raleigh, which receives its flow water from Lake Johnson by gravity, was down 22 and threefourths inches below normal yesterday, The water is pumped from Lake Raleigh to the filtering plant. The lake readings on Saturday, See WATER, Page Two. WATER LEVEL STILL DROPPING -The water level in the city's reservoirs continued their steady drop during the week as shown in photo of Lake Johnson. The person standing at top right in the picture is standing approximate normal water level. It above.

was reported yesterday that Lake Johnson now is inches below its normal level. During the past week, it dropped inches. and CHICAGO, Sept. 19 Secretary of Interior McKay said today that the federal government has no "divine right" to develop the nation's power resources, and that the Eisenhower administration is going to give states and local communities a voice in such projects. But McKay told a rally of Republican women and GOP state chairmen in a prepared address that "we are not planning to give away or permit any one person or any group of persons to walk away with any of this nation's resources." The Cabinet member's talk was an answer to Democratic criticism of the administration's power policies as a "giveaway" program.

No 'Divine Right' GOP FARM CHIEF MAKES PROMISES: Quiet Wisconsin Audience Hears Benson; Strikes Back at His Critics AUGUSTA, Sept. 19 W- Secretary of Agriculture Benson told an attentive but comparatively quiet audience of farmers today that the administration would do everything in its power to "enhance farm prices in 1953-1954 with the implements at hand." The secretary said President Eisenhower and he were determined to do all within their power to protect and improve the living standards of farm people. Described As Important. A crowd estimated at 68,000 by Edward Baker, secretary of the Soil Conservation Day and National Plowing Matches, heard the secretary's address which he previously had described as "one of the most important" he had ever made. There had been rumors of a possible disturbance to be created by disgruntled farmers opposed the administration's farm policy but they failed to develop.

The Eau Claire sheriff had a dozen deputies around the speaker's platform which was separated from the crowd by snow fence and heavy wire. They were not needed. The audience was attentive and respectful and sat quietly to the end of the 30-minute address. At no time was the secretary interrupted by applause. The applause at the conclusion of his speech was quite general but not prolonged.

Has No Cure-All. Earlier, at a news conference, Benson plan" as a for Benson said he would offer, "no agricultural ills but would work closely with farm groups and agriculture leaders to provide a sound farm program that would be fair to all. The secretary reiterated he had no intentions of quitting. "I am part of the Eisenhower team," he said in answer to a question. "And as long as I feel I See BENSON, Page Two.

FARMERS DEMAND PROBE TO COMBAT HIGH MEAT PRICE Also Call For Cattle Price Supports; Russell Raps GOP Farm Policy BRISTOL, Va. Sept. 19 UP) -A animous endorsement of federal farm price supports and recommendations for more of them were heard by the House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture here today. Fourteen members of the committee listened to witnesses from Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky and North Carolina, many of whom also registered loud objections to high prices paid by consumers for meat and low prices paid to the farmer. Spread Between Prices.

State Sen. Harry C. Stuart of Elk Garden called for a congressional investigation of "the great spread between prices received by farmers for livestock and the exorbitant prices consumers pay." Stuart's statement was met with loud applause from the 30 persons present for the public hearing held in the Virginia High School Auditorium. Another hearing will be held at 9:30 a. m.

(EST) Thursday in Valdosta, Ga. About 20 witnesses appeared before the to read statements or present opinions to be inserted into the record. The committee heard representatives of grass cattle interests, burley tobacco farmers and dairy organizations one-by-one, but asked no questions because of the short See FARMERS, Page Two. Startles AFL ST. LOUIS, Sept.

19 (UP)AFL officials today were openly startled at President Eisenhower's decision to send Vice President Richard M. Nixon with an apparent peace-offering to the national AFL convention opening here Monday. Federation leaders, while declining to be quoted, all agreed that Mr. Eisenhower was out to make amends with labor because of the resignation of Martin P. Durkin as Secretary of Labor 10 days ago.

But they were surprised that the gesture came so soon. The White House announced that Nixon would appear at the convention next Wednesday with a message from the President. Normally, the Secretary of Labor handles this chore at the convention. The White House move was expected to lead to a switch in strategy by those the convention. A heavy hitting attack on the administration had been anticipated as soon as formalities got under way--but indications now were that criticism would be held up pending the President's message.

GOP Congressman Asserts 'Ike' Will Seek Sales Tax WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 Noah M. Mason (R-Ill) said today he has information the Treasury expects to propose a five per cent national retail sales tax raising five billion dollars in revenue annually. Mason, a member of the taxwriting House Ways and Means Committee, added he couldn't reveal the source of his information but it was "very reliable." The Illinois Republican said he would oppose a retail sales tax but would sponsor an eight per cent sales tax at the ers' level, to raise nine billion dollars. predicted a "tremendous battle" over the issue in Congress, next year, but said all sales tax proposals probably will killed within the ways and means committee.

See SALES TAX, Page Thirteen. Invitations to Democrats WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (UP)-By accident or design, several Senate Democrats received invitations today. to a $100-a-plate birthday dinner for President Eisenhower. The surprised, and also amused, Senators were not sure whether they were invited inadvertently or deliberately.

But Senate Democratic whip Earle C. Clements of chairman of his party's Senatorial campaign committee, replied that he was "some little confused" by his invitation. Clements wrote Chairman Philip T. Sharples of the Pennsyvania Republican Finance Committee sponsor of the money-raising dinner to be held at Hershey, October 13-that "I am not happy that I have to tell you I cannot be present," but "I have a lifelong habit of not attending Republican party functions; and the truth is that usually I am not invited." Clements added that all Americans would like to join in celebrating Mr. Eisenhower's birthday, but "as Americans, and not as Republicans or Democrats." Among other Democratic Senators who received invitations were A.

S. (Mike) Monroney, Richard B. Russell, Thomas C. Hennings, and Olin D. Johnston, Johnston's indirect reply was a blast at the GOP in a speech before a Democratic meeting at Hagerston, today.

Some of the Senators thought the invitations might have gone to all members of the chamber. However, the offices, of several Democrats they had not yet received them. Clements wrote Sharples that "President Eisenhower is a great and honored American. I am just sorry I have to turn down your invitation to join you on his birthday in the type of partisan celebration you described." Under the Dome GOVERNOR Governor Um-1 He will be in his office Monday stead may take one out-of-town morning at 9:30 o'clock when Dave trip this week, but his plans are Holton, his new director of the not yet definite. State Division of Purchase and ConHe still is trying to decide tract, will be sworn in by Associwhether to go to Burlington Thurs- Justice Jeff D.

Johnson Jr. day night to talk at another The only other item on the Govthe series of industrial forums the ernor's scheduled for the week is Department of Conservation and a press conference Thursday aftDevelopment now is staging in ernoon at 3:30. He will be in his North Carolina. office every morning. The only forum theas Governor "DEMOCRATS has spoken at so far the first Some of North one, at Zebulon.

Chances are that Carolina's Democrats had grave he will be at Burlington and per- misgivings a week ago as they haps at one or two more before the boarded planes and trains for the series is completed. See DOME, Page Twelve, Observer Yesterday's Paid Circulation 118,778 1953. SIXTY-EIGHT PAGES PRICE: SUNDAY FIVE FIFTEEN CENTO CENTS Eisenhower Addresses GOP Rally CHICAGO, Sept. 19 (UP)-President Eisenhower, in a themoment appearance before meeting of Republican women, that American women represent "more power for moral, intellectual and political good" than any group in the world. The President addressed the cheering throng of women in Conrad Hilton Hotel after suddenly changing his travel plans to make the appearance.

Original Schedule. He originally was scheduled to stop only Glenview Naval Air Station northwest of the city, where he was greeted by a throng of about 2,000 persons. Returning to Washington from al Colorado vacation, the President hastened to the Conrad Hilton to climax a two-day meeting of Republican women and state GOP chairmen from 21 Midwestern and Rocky Mountain states. Paying tribute to the political efforts of Republican women, he said there is a "great value of See REPUBLICANS, Page Thirteen. EISENHOWER SURPRISES WOMEN--President Eisenhower is shown as he waved a cheerful greeting to a conference of Republican women from 18 states in the Conrad Hilton Hotel at Chicago yesterday.

The President had been scheduled for only a brief stopover at the Glenview Naval Air Station on his way back to Washington from his 1 Denver vacation, but he changed his plans at the last minute to motor into the city to speak briefly to the party gathering. Shown in the picture are, left to right: Mrs. Eisenhower; Mrs. Carroll D. Kearns, president of the National Federation of Republican Women; President Eisen- hower, and an unidentified RUSSIA PRESENTS DEBATE PROPOSAL Persists In Demand For Revival of Korean Peace Conference Issue UNITED NATIONS, N.

Sept. 19 (UP)-Russia proposed today that the United Nations reopen debate on which nations will take part in the Korean peace conference. The Soviet Union formally requested the U. N. to consider the demand of the Far East Communists for a round-table peace meetling which would include India and three other neutral Asian nations.

Soviet Delegate Andrei Y. Vishinsky sent the request to the U. N. asked for debate on the Chinese and North Korean objections to the U. S.

decision last month providing for a two-sided peace parley. American Opposition. The United States confirmed tonight that it would oppose the Soviet proposal for a special debate See ASSEMBLY, Page Thirteen. official of the GOP women's division. (AP Wirephoto.) South Korean Claims Reds Terrorizing U.

N. Captives MUNSAN, Korea, Sept. 19 The Communists are terrorizing Allied captives into resisting repatriation, a returned South Korean soldier reported today. The ROK soldier, one of 12 "reluctant" South Koreans returned Saturday with a Turk, said he knew of "at least" 50 fellow countrymen who wanted to return but were afraid to because of Red propaganda. He said the Communists told them they would be imprisoned for three years on Koje Island if they returned and that they might face charges of "collaboration." The Communists meanwhile said the actual number of "reluctant" American war prisoners still in Red hands would be known The Communists have kept the figure secret, but a Communist See TRUCE, Page Thirteen.

FBI Says Country Facing Its Worst Year For Crime WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 The FBI said today a major crime was committed every 4.3 minutes in the United States during the first half of 1953, and year bids fair to pile up the nation's worst crime toll in history. The bureau made public its halfyearly collection of crime data showing 1,047,290 major crimes were committed between January 1 and July 1 of this year, an increase of 2.5 per cent over the first half of 1952. Will Surpass Record Total crimes in 1952 amounted to 2,036,510, the highest up to that year. The FBI said if the present rate continues, this year will surpass that record and reach a new crime peak.

The FBI's breakdown of crimes in the first half of this year: murSee CRIME, Page Twelve. Two Killed In Stock Car Pile-Up Two race drivers were fatally hurt last night at the Raleigh Speedway when 15 hot rod racers piled along the backstretch. Two of the cars exploded and one of the drivers, Bill Blevins, 25, of Fayetteville, burned to death behind the wheel before about 000 race customers. Jessie Midkiff, 18, of Haw River, died at Rex Hospital. His head was crushed.

Several drivers were injured, but apparently not critically. The crash occurred during the first lap when Blevins car stalled on the backstretch. The pack of about 60 cars was hitting 90 miles an hour. A number of the drivers were injured but only two of the injured were treated at Rex Hospital. They were James Croom of Zebulon, fractured collar bone, and Buddy Matthews Durham, first and second degree burns on his hands, arms and the left side of his face.

Both were discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment. Flames from the two cars about 70 feet into the air and show. ered over the other speeding cars. An unidentified woman looking through the fence the backstretch went into shock when she saw the cars explode. She was taken to Rex Hospital.

The other drivers injured besides Croom and Matthews apparently weren't hurt seriously because they were not treated at either of the Raleigh hospitals, Durham Police Captain M. T. Yates, who witnessed the crash See AUTO RACE, Page Two. CHARRED DEATH CAR--The hot-rod race car in which Bill Blevins, 25, of Fayetteville, burned to death is shown the above photo. Also killed in the 15-car pile-up at the Raleigh Speedway last night was Jessie Midkiff, 18, of Haw River.

Several other drivers were injured but apparently not seriously. The spectacular pile-up occurred when one of the cars stalled on the track during the first lap. Sixty cars were in the race. (Staff Photo by David Murray.).