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1 NEWS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1954 BLYTHEVILLE (ARK.) COURIER State Parole Director Recalls Only One Talk With Lt. Gov. Gordon LITTLE ROCK (AP) today recalled one instance Gov. Nathan Gordon on possible cause he thought the case had been recommended by the FORRESTAL (Continued from Page 1) as tex 86 8 25-story skyscraper. The ship couldn't go under many bridges, including so New York's Brooklyn Bridge, its mast fold.

Its horsepower over 200,1100. No speed 40 miles an hour. Two anchor chins, each 2,160 long, weigh 246 tons. Enchi anchor eighs 30 tons. Its sir conditioning system could 000l two Empire State buildings.

The Forrestal will carry no more planes than the lighter 45.000-ton Midway class carriers, but some wIll be much bigger and heavier. Her plane complement will be of four types: 'The A3D Skywarrior, 1 Jet- powered, sweptwing atluck bomber with speed ranging between 600 and 700 miles an hour and an operating radius believed to be up to 800 or 900 miles. The A3D has a Internal bomb bay which can 8C- commodate nuclear weapons." well as conventional bombs, eta and torpedoes. Two jet fighters for defense of the ship and Its bomber planes the FAD Skyray and the FJ3 Fury. The Skyray set a speed record for carrier-based aircraft, 752.5 miles an bour.

It can clinb to 40,000 feet in less than five minutes. Skyraider, a "work. horse" plane with piston engines. which can be used as Jong range bomber, attack bomber, antisubmarine plane or transport. The Forrestal will be equipped with four steam catapults, two on the bow and two to launch airernit frown the angled flight deck.

Four elevators will bring the planes up from the hangar deck. Pope Pius Still 'Improving' VATICAN CITY Pope Plus XI1 was reporled still "perceptibly improving" today from an nilment that threniened his life nine daya L'Osservalore Romano, the newspuper published In the Vatican, issued a brief communique on the Pope's health. It sold: "The health condition of the Holy Father perceptibly improving. according to informalian from the attending physicians." Tomorrow the increusingly HUe tive pontiff will speak over Vatican radio al nbout noon (6 a.m.. EST) and impart his blessing to those taking part in the consecration of Msgr.

Oiovanni Bottisin Montanl R6 archhishop of Milan. Negro Deaths Louis Echols Services for Lous Echols, 50, will be conducted at. 2 p.m. Monday In West End Baptist Church by Rev O. C.

Johnson. Burial will br in Burton Spur Cemetery with Horne Funeral Home in charge. He died yesterday nt ChickusawDA Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Jessie Mae Echols; one daughter Lee Porter, of St. Louis; three 50115.

Louis Echols Mott. Echols, and James Lee Echols all of Blythreille: tive brothers Van Echols and Gritfin Echols Memphis. Willie Echois of Fast St. Louis, 11., Leroy Echols Detroit and Sylvester Echols, of Wichita. and two; sisters, Elizabeth Puhner and Eveline Smith both of Chicago.

Monsoons Lash Asia SINGAPORE IP, rAIns lashed Singapore and Malaya the third shaight day today, welling fond waters that reportedly have: claimed two lives and caused dam-: age estinated in millions of dol-: lars. Discovered in 1846. the planet Neptune has traveled only 0:10 third of iLs orbit since that time. IN NEW JOB George V. Allen is the newly appointed Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern, African and South Asian affairs.

He is reUnited States Ambassador to India. Fifth Murder Charge Filed Against Grandma ANNISTON, Ala. A fifth charge of murder was. Med yesterday against grandmother Nonnie Doss, who confessed to pal. soning four of her five husbands.

Sheriff A. A. Pate of Calhoun County announced Mrs. Doss was charged with killing Frank (Rob. ert Franklin) Harrelson, her second husband who died in 1915.

Ernesi J. Harrelson, brother of the dead man, signed a first degree murder warrant after Pate disclosed arsenic had been found in the organs of Frank Harrelson. Murder charges ngainst Mrs. Doss have been filed in these other deaths: Arlie Lanning, husband. No.

3, who died in 1052 In Lexinglon, N.C. Richard Morton hushand No. 4, who died in 1953 at Emporia, Kan. Samuel Doss, husband No. 5 who died In 1954 in Tulsa.

Mrs. Loulse H. Hazel, 75. mother of Mrs. Doss, who died in 1953 at Lexington, N.C.

Mrs. Doss has denied that she poisoned her mother or any other blood relative. She is being held in Jail at Tulsa. A "toxicologist's report on Lhe: death of sister and grandson is awaited here. Autopsies on the bodies ol 2-year -old Robert Lee Higgins and Mrs.

Dovie Weaver of Gadsen, Ala. have not been completed. The child died in 1045, and Mrs. Weaver In 1050. Chief Joe Smellcy of the Alubama Bureau of Investigation said authorities may look into suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of another sister, Mrs.

Sula Bartlett, who died al. Gadsden, Aug. 14, 1954: two other grandchildren and woman--no kin -whom Smelley declined to identify. Charley Braggs of Alabama City. first husband of the woman nnd only one still alive, ulsa has asked nuthorilles to look Into the death of two of the children of that marriage.

SHEPPARD Continued from Page 1 Investigation benrs directly on Sheppard's defense. His chief counsel, William J. Corrigan. Insisted. from the first, that detectives fulled to conduct a of thorough, crime.

imparilal Investigation the Corrigan says, they set Dull to prove Sheppard was the killer. Sheppard say's the authorities did nut conduct what he called examination of hats home on An occasion when they look him there. He says they didn't let him see what objects might br missing. He -did discover. however.

that 3 box of morphine ampules was gone from his dortor's kit on that occasion, he sold. He kepl the drug at hand for use In emergeneans, he said. The defense has suggested that psycopath, or possibly a dope ad. diet, broke into the Sheppard home and committed the murder. The doctor showed no hesitation when he mentioned Miss Hayes Her name arose.

hr said, during one of the periods of questioning ay delectives. He quoted one pair ns saying: both agreed that if thes were in my position, they would have done I did in reintion (0 previous testimony about Miss Hayes." "You had up to that lime denice any relations with Miss Hayes, 15 that so?" Corrigan naked. "Any intimate reintions, yes sir." Sheppard replied. More Money For Our Gals? LITTLE ROCK 1-A bill to increase the state's minimum wage for women will be offered nguin to the General Assembly at the 1055 session. A similar bill was killed by the 1953 Legislature.

Rep. Dewe Stiles of Hot Spring County said yesterday that would re-introduce the measure, which be originally sponsored. The bill would boost the daily minimen wage from $1.25 to $3 ViL. Stiles' measure won appteal from the 1953 House, but died in the Seuate. TRUSSES EXPERTLY 1 FITTED Price KIRBY DRUG STORES FOR SALE AMMONIUM NITRATE We hare available far Iminediate delivery Animonium Nitrate at a Reduced Price through De.

cember 31st. Will load trucks from 8 to 5 except Saturday and Sunday. Henderson Seed Co. Hwy, 61 South Phone PO. 2-2860 A CHRISTMAS CAROL BY CHARLES DICKENS Tiny Tim sot very close to his fo ther's side, upon his linle stool Bob 1 see a vacant seat," raphed the Spirit loved the child, Christmas Present, poor chimney conand dreaded thot "Spirit," soid Scrooge, with on interest he bod nor, and a crutch without an owner, he might be taken never felt before, "tell me Tiny Time preserved.

If these shadows remain from him. by the future, the child will die." Parole Director Sam Cannon said in which he conferred with Lt. clemency for a prisoner bemerit even though it had not Parole Board. He said he didn't recall "two or three" such cases as Gordon said yesterday. Gordon made the statement, among others, in defending his clemency record as ncuing governor mines Gov.

Cherry has. been during, state. lieutenant governor has been subjected to some criticism because he commuted life terms of rapist and two murderers on Dec. 3 in absence of Cherry. Cannon dechned to give names or other details in the one case he said he remembered bringing Gordun's attention without to Parole recommendation.

Board" Cherry or la his absence, Cannon said lie often asked don to give prisoners brief emergency furloughs when the need arose between board meetings. These have been in addition to the particular case he had in mind, Cannon said. On a Gordon assertian that the Parole Board may get "lled up in politics," Cannon wouldn't comment except to suy, he thought "we have a mighly good bourd." He said the board didn't always follow suggestions of Cherry in clemency matters. Cannon said the governor referred four cases to the board nt the last meeting. indicating he thought them meritorious, but that neted favorably on only them.

"Mack West of Paragould, of the Parole Board, declined to comment on Gordon's slatements. He said he didn't think it was matter for the board. Ruling Due Today, On Artificial Insemination Case CHICAGO MA -Is artificial inseminntion ndullerous and contrary la public morals? A Chicago Judge Mon- is sinted lo rule on this question day. 11 came up in a divorce child custody A mother contends her 5-year-old son 19 a "test lube" be deprived of any rights to the baby and that her husband should child. But the husband snys the child Is his.

He has nsked Superior Judge Gibson E. Gorman to ruin that artificial insemination constitotes ndultery on the parts of both the recelving it and the doctor administering it. There are no Illinois laws pertaining to artificial insemisation. The case to decided Monday is thul of Mrs. Mury Doornbos, 37, of suburban Riverside.

She is seeking divorce from Gearke Doornbus. 48, on the ground of enness. DEMOCRATS Continued from Page 1 steered clear uf direct eriticism of the President, but Butler said he believes Democratic congressinunl traders agree with him the time has come "to scrutinize, to challenge. lo debate" presidential decisions. 0191 happy to say that Demoeratic spokesmen bave consistently treated the President with courtesy and Buller said in statement he rend.

"Mr. Else- i hower would be happier man tr were treated as well by his own party." Butter parried questings on whether Adlai E. Stevenson might become the party's presidential nominee again in 1956, but Democratic Gov. Frank Clement of Tennessee told a National Press Club luncheon yesterday that Butler's election as chairman indicated dived Stevenson strength in the South. Bonds Forfeited, Fines Levied in Court Three bonds were forfeited acad: two were in pal Court chis morning 4911 Otis Wilkins.

Joint Enis abut Geotve T. Slaughter forfeited s10. bonds each on charges of speeding while Eddie Rhodes appealed a fine of $100 and cost and a sentence or' 24 hours in jail on a charge 01 driving winte intoxicated. Appeal bond was set al $150. Authur Reed was fined $30 and cos: and sentenced to one day in Jail 011 8 charge of petit larceny in connection with shoplifting.

NAVAL HEAD Adm. Earl Mountbatten was named chief of the British Navy. He will be Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty. First Sea Lord and Nuval Staff Admiral of the Fleet Sir Roderick McGrigor. U.N.

Continued from 1 resolution and repeated claims by Hussin's Incob Malik and his colIcagues that the airmen were the airmen. Bitter Soviel resistance to the "spies" who got their fust deserts, gave scant hope of any help from the Kremlin. But was seen conferring with Malik after the Assembly vote, arousing speculation that he might be soundRussinns on the case. Hammarsk jold Also conferred privately with U. S.

Chief Delegate Henry Cabot Lodge and Brit. ish Minister of Binte Anthony Nutting. who spearheaded demands for U. N. action on the fliers.

Later the secreinry general lulked with Atlhur S. Lall, India's permanent delegate. Not Bound by Deadline Most observers felt that EastWest heat generaled by the debate would make Immedinte negotiaLions with Piping difficult. Ilammarak jold apparently had that mind when he told the Assembly he did not feel bound by the Dec. 31.

deadline In the resoIntion for report back the world body. Sources close to Indla, which already has made fruitless attempls to intercede with Peiplug. estimated It would take al least three months for things (1 cool oft enough to start negotiations. Yesterday's vote marked seeond time In U.N. history the sembly has condemned Red China, which has been seeking a seat here for years.

In February. 1951, the Assembly found Red China guilty of aggression in the Korean War. Indin. Burma and the five Soviet bloc countries voted agatust that conI demnation. Other U.N.

developments: The special politica! connittee rejected. 38-5, Roviet block claims that the United Sintes had commilled nguinsi Red Chinn and seized the island af FormOSA. The Assembly upset a decision of the main political committee by failing: to pall a two thirds majorily for a resolution upholding Indonesin's pion for settlement of her dispute with The Netherlands over West New Guinea. Assembly approved by 34-23 vote compromise resolution which expressed hope Indonesia and The Netherlands could settle them dispute through renewed negotiations. Blytheville Man On Way Home Sal.

Alex H. Brown of i one of the four Arkansas MaBlytheville rises scheduled to arrive in San Francisco from Korea aboard the United States transport ship General Brewster. Set. Brown. 15 A member of the famed First Marine Division.

With The Courts CIRCUIT-Richard Sweat v'S. Bill White and Hollis White, $2.000. WAto mobile accident damuges. Ceve Burnett vs. Indiana Lamberman's Mutant lusurance $3,300, and interest on payment of policy.

COMMON PLEASWarren L. Davidson and W. arison, el al vs. Richord Ker bough, et al. 5640 automobile acci-i cent damages.

Accident Noted Mrs. W'. B. McMullins and A. G.

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Highway 61 Ph. 2-2412 Frankie Tells His Version Of Sunset Strip Fisticuffs 15y BOB THOMAS HOLLYWOOD (A -Frank last night gave his version of the tussle he had with a press agent on the Sunset Strip Thursday morning, and his story proved far different. James Byron, freelance press agent, told reporters that the crooner-turned-actor had accosted him in front of a night club and engaged in fisticuffs. Byron claimed Sinatra had obJected to questions about a friend's date and said Byron was either 8 cop or a I hate both." Exclusive Interview 'The press agent also claimed Sinatra and his party tried to snonk, drinks out of the club after hours. In an exclusive, interview.

ntra gave account of the Incident: Nenl and his dale and had spent the evening at the birthday party for Sammy Davis Jr. We were leaving About midnight when we decided to drop in on Mel Torme's show at the Crescendo. We thought Judy Garland might want to join us since her husband, Sid Luft, is In the East. So we called her and she joined US. "We arrived at the Crescendo about 12:30 and saw the show.

The story that we tried la sneak champagnc out of the place is an outright lie. I've been around night clubs too Jong to pull a high school trick like that. I know what problens the manngers have wilh after-hours regulations. "As we were leaving the place. this guy Byron--and I stilt don't know who he enlled Boh Neal over nnd asked who the 'brond' was with me.

Bob came back and told me about il and 1 went over to Byron and asked who he was. ile said he didn't see that he had to tell me. "He was trying to make it seem an illicit date or something. Anywho thinks that has got to body ID-Y CONTRACT Continued from Page 1 actual costs 021 the Dixon- Yates project would: Make the requested capital, stock stockholders issue a and poor throw bargain the burden of possible additional costs of the Dixon- plant on customers of the TVA power system. SEC requires a showing of sonable profil to stockholders and "prudent" costs before approval of new stock issups.

Capital stock of the Dixon-Yates operating company, Mississippi Valley Gencrating would be owned jointly by Middle South Utilitics Co. and the Southern utility holding firms sponsoring the plant. These are firms headed respouLively by Edgar H. Dixon and Eugene A. Yales, 'from whom the new group gets lis name.

Dixon is president of Middle South. Yates heads the Southern Co. Clement Renews Attack be a pretty sick guy. Especially when Judy was six mouths pregnant. told him I resented his calling Judy a I added that it he didn't know who Judy Gar.

land was, he must have been liv. ing under a rock. Arms Held "We had a couple more words, and he said something like 'we'll Lake care of I couldn't understand that and I asked him what he meant. He sald. 'never I told him it was obvious that he was nothing but parasite.

Ile, snid that obviously I was "I went back to Judy and told her to hold her wrap. Then I went back to Bryon and told him to take his glasses off. Then suddenly two guys held my arms and Bryon tried to knee me. He succended in denting my shin bone and clawting my hand. I couldn't do anything because I was held by the two men.

"I broke loose. It ended when I gave him a left hook and dumped him on his fanny. Then 1. got scared. IL was obvious he didn't how to defend himself and I didn't want any trouble.

It ended there." Sinatra added that such events AS these limit his night club attendance. "And I won't he going to a night spot for some time to cuine." Ite denied he said anything derogatory about newspapermen or policemen. Four Die in Avalanches MILAN, Italy (A)-Four persons were killed and nine injured today by nsulanches thundering down the snow -blanketed Italian Alps. Two of the victims were among 23 workmen buried by an avalanche in the Mnienco ralle of Sondrio province. Rescuers said nine other men were injured, one of them crit' rally.

Dixon testified at the start of the SEC hearings that if costs exceeded estimates by as much 13 per cent, profit to stockholders "would be practically eliminated." The contract, signed by AEC and in effect, approved by the SenateHouse Atomic Energy Committee over Democralic opposition, came under renewed attack yesterday from Gov. Frank G. Clement of Tennessee. "Nixon, Dixon and Yates," he said, are towering "the American standard of public morals." The three-name phrase coined during this fall's congressional campaigning represents more than a catchy sound, be said. Some Democrats have accused Vice President Nixon of unfair Lactics on the Communist issue in pre-election speeches.

Clement, 2 Democrat and public-power advocate, criticized Nixon al a National Press Club luncheon. And, speaking of "public morals," he said there was a paralel in methods "employed in the Dixon- Yates Page SPORTS EQUIPMENT is valuable It deserves insurance protection while in use, at home or in storage. Insurance that covers fire, theft and nearly every risk except wear and tear. NOBLE GILL AGENCY GLENCOE BLDG. 3-6868 SENSATIONAL! THAT'S THE WORD FOR THE WEST END SALES AUCTION SALE MONDAY, DEC.

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