Portland Press Herald du lieu suivant : Portland, Maine • 1

i A 5 'm- a i -rf I I I The Weather: OffMal luiti rHut Fair Sonny Today Fair Cooler Tomorrow (Complete Report On Pago 2) a 32 Pages i VOL NO 172 PORTLAND MAINE FRIDAY MORNING JANUARY 7 1955 Intend A Second Clue Man Matter PRICE FIVE June 23 1162 toe FaiP lun I Mixed Reaction From Congress Call For Teamwork Applauded But Many Members Reserve Judgment On Specific Plans By DOUGLAS CORNELL WASHINGTON Jan 6 (AP) The 84th Congress Democratic-conitrolled received President State of the Union message with somewhat mixed feelings today It applauded his call for teamwork but many members reserved Judgment of specific proposals such as the plan for reducing the total manpower of the anhed forces The President appeared personally before a joint session of the Senate and House to present a massive legislative program keyed to warding off catastrophe of nuclear holocaust" His message bid strongly for political harmony arid will Elsenhower said he saw a heartening hope of world peace- and progress toward the ultimate of freedom and Justice" Yet he said that the peace of least a temporary political truce Recommendations Acclaimed By Many Republican Solons Who Still Await Price Tag By BILL LANGZETTEL 'AUGUSTA Jan 6 (AP) Gov Edmund 8 Muskie launched first Democratic regime In two decades today with an Inaugural speech that won acclaim from many In the Republican legislative majority! His accent was on development economic social and governmental Among his recommendations were: A wholesale overhaul of the state? governmental structure better educational facilities at air levels a long-rapge building program creation of a new Dept of Commerce and Industry more help for the aged and Infirm a faster harder attack on the stream pollution problem REPUBLICANS they out- Senate Prei Robert Has ter Owen Brewster and: Sumner 4 i I I i if- ii i I- Her Hi Dad Stopped The Show Four-year-old Ellen Muskie daughter of new Governor is hushed by her smiling mother at the State House yesterday after Ellen drew a burst of laughter arid applause by calling out a spontaneous as her father mounted the rostrum of the House to be sworn in Also heeding his advice Is the son Stephen 5 Seated behinl Mrs Muskie to the right Is her mother Mrs Myrtle Gray and at the rear are Mri Muskie's brother and his wife Mr- and Mrs Jack Gray (Pictures of inaugural oi page 22) (Kennebec Journal Photo) kell (R) said his impression was that "our Republican majority wUl be co-operative- on many of his AND THE noUSE Democratic leader Rep Carleton Edwards cautiously commented: i co-operation his program could go The tall easy-mannered governor spoke far 54 minutes in a hut jam-packed House of Representatives Not once was he interrupted by applause But when he finished close to 1000 lawmakers state offl- (More Pictures On Page 22) cials and guests clapped far a full minute Muskie himself stopped them banging on the rostrum with Haskell's gavel THE OATH TAKING by Maine's 56th governor was a solemn moment And' the 40-y ear-old Waterville lawyer obviously was nervous as he stepped to the Tostrum His fear-year-eld daughter Ellen brake the tension with a Chat brought a broad grin to face and a spontaneous bunt of laughter from the crowded chamber i i Ellen and her brother Stephen 5 Vi left the chamber before the ceremony began PRETTY WIFE Jane listened intently and seriously as her husband delivered his 8000-word address Three of predee rival eeessors Bax Republicans -Perri Side by side on the rostrum sat Democratic Speaker Sam Rayburn of Texas and Republican Vice President Richard Nixon who crossed swords vigorously in the 1954 political wars Eisenhower interrupted his own address at the outset to extend gee tings and an outstretched hand to Rayburn on the 73rd birthday The program the chief executive laid down calls on America and Congress to work for peace while remaining strong to take steps to strengthen the economy and expand prosperity to meet the hu-an needs of every citizen and move on to "a future filled with opportunity and In a Congress already keenly aware that the Issues of the next 18 months will be those of the 1956 presidential election the GOP started the cheering section going when Eisenhower said tax cuts may be possible next year but not In 1955 SOUNDS 4JKE BID To at least two House Democrats proposals had something of a Democratic party ring to them and sounded like a bid for another term in 1956 iep Walter (D-Pa) said the speech essentially was a pronouncement of principles the Democrats have been putting into effect over the years He said it "sounded very much like an announcement of his intentions to be a presidential candidate in 1956 on both tickets the Democratic and Rep Albert Thomas ID-Jex) said the message sounded like a announcement but I want to see how he fills in the "He went further in his pro-giams than Roosevelt ever did Thomas commented Rayburn said that some of El-Continued on Pace 22: 1st CoL today la Insecure in the' face of machines and ambitions of the Soviet-Communist that create sobering problems and world uneasiness Democrats and Republicans broke In with applause for a promise that response to aggression will be swift and decisive" Ambassador Georgl Zaroubln sat stone-faced and motionless Among a number of the Congress members who heard the President deliver his message in person in the House chamber there was something' less than exuberant enthusiasm for a mill taiy program that will cut down manpower and place Increased dependence on airpower and new weapons of and destructive striking Several key sena-t -a and House members adopted a attitude on the manpower question LOUD APPROVAL But for the presidential offer of cooperation from himself and every government agency in meeting the problems of perilous times there was a loud demonstration of approval With the shift of congressional control to the Democrats Eisenhower said both parties now are He called 'or them to avoid paralysis and an "indecision approaching futility" He urged: "Let the general good be our yardstick on every great issue id our time A heavy burst of applause ran through the chamber In the domestic legislation field Eisenhower asked such measures -as a 30-cent minimum wage new tariff cutting powers federal health aids revision id labor laws a lowered voting age for more school facilities and statehood for Hawaii Behind the President as he spoke was a concrete demonstration of at Sleet Snow Snarls Maine Highway And Air Traffic Solons Take Wait-And-See Stand On Muskie Program HOUSE BUREAU i message what the prits tag will Freezing rain and snow plastered most of Maine yesterday grounding planes and holding road traffic to a cautious crawl SLEET ICED highways along the coast turning to moderately heavy snow at Augusta and farther north through the center of the State i A rash of skidding accidents broke out here although In most areas of the state drivers slowed their pace the sloppy going One Portland truck driver escaped harm as his trailer rig skidded and rolled over just north of South Paris on ice-coated Route 26 TEMPERATURES' here remained below freezing all day the Weather Bureau said The storm was over here by evening and was scheduled to end by midnight farther north Sunny skies with little change in temperatures were forecast for today Freezing rain followed by 3 Inches of snow arrived in Augusta too late to affect gubernatorial Inauguration ceremonies there BUT SLIPPERY GOING made it difficult for foot and motor traffic especially those driving in to attend the Inaugural Ball last night Old Town and' Millinoeket topped Augusta with 4 inches of snow each while Aroostook County was only brushed by a freezing drizzle At South Paris ice-glazed roads created some of thtf most hazardous driving conditions in years on Oxford County highways A freezing rain coated the highways by mid-morning to slow driving to a snail's pace THE TRAILER track was owned by 'the Monmouth' Canning Company Portland and driven by Jack Noone 27 Iver-ness St Portland It skidded from Route 26 five miles north of this village and rolled down a ten-foot embankment to land on its aide in two feet of snow Noone escaped Injury and the big trailer was hardly scratched Noone told officials that he was returning empty from Montreal and had just come around a curve in the road when the big truck went Into a skid As he tried to straighten the front wheels the trailer body jack-nifed and slid across the road splintering a telephone pole as Continued on Page 2 ffh CoL Sewall sat near him Flanking the governor on the rostrum were Haskell and House speaker Willis A Trafton Blaek-robed justices of the Supremo and Superior Courts 1 overflowed' tho rostrum TV spotlights shone down from the lofty celling flash bulbs popped almost constantly The brilliant light heightened the color in the dresses of women spectators 1 AFTER THE SPEECH Muskie and his wife spent the rest of the day receiving congratulations at a reception in Blaine House Meanwhile the Legislature completed Its first week in session adjourning to 10 a Tuesday The new' governor received more than 41 telegrams of congratulation Messages came from Chairman Paul Butler of the Democratic National Committee to which MusUo still belongs Govs Christian A Hotter (R) of Massachusetts and1 Dennis Roberts (D) of Rhode Islahd ud Mrs Louis Brann widow of lost Demoeratlo Muskier eschewed party politics in his talk Ha criticised Republican predecessors only indirectly in decrying what he called lack pf "effective plan- In UuF capital Improvement program PROPOSING hia new Depart--ment Of Commerce and Industry Muskie said the state needs an Continued on Pago 12lth CoL be' Over on the minority aide of the aisle the dean of the Dem-oeratlc senators Joan CHARLES BOUCHER of -Lewiston who heard hia 11th Inaugural address today said: was new forceful constructive progressive and covered practically the entire field of state SEN ALLAN WOODCOCK JR (R-Bangor) a freshman who served a term in the House in 1953 put it this way: All I'll say is that it was a finely executed and beautifully delivered document That man la going to be Compare the aforementioned Senate comments with these fathered from House members: REP ARTHUR CHARLES (R-Portland) "There are many things in It that need a lot thought would go along 100-per cent-on his industrial and port development REP RAYMOND FLYNN (R- So Berwick) "It was ax food as I have heard in my REP HENRY ALBERT (R-Augusta) "It was a fine address He certainly "covered all ofhls political pledges and hope that hb finds funds for Continued on Page 2: 5th CoL Prayer For Today Sharpen' Lord God the still small veiee within me nntO 1 ft is Thy voice warning when evil ensnares prodding when' feet lag Keep it mere insistent than blatant self er strident gain clearer than the whisper ef personal ambition er pasoion's siren ealL And when aeenslng cea-cienee eendemnt lead me to Christ whe cleanses from all sin Amen V'YtuagMd ethingten Vi District Judge District ef Columbia Maine Hardwares' GIANT STORErWIDE SALE STARTS MONDAY Fate Of Runway Extension Hinges On Land Grab OK number Muskie's party 144-40 in the had a lot of praise the message But several to see the price The governor didn't talk about money Hell do that in hit budget message next week he said But he advised' the Legislature not to underestimate the resources at These Include he said a people and wining to apply themselves to new Selling Continues Senate Panel May Study Market Trend NEW YORK Jaa SUBfWaves of selling engulfed the stock market today for the second day in a row but rally In late afternoon jfrmmed losses At the close wider declines ranged from $3 to $5 a share in the higher-priced issues' Volume surged to 5300000 shares greatest since Sept 5 1939 when war broke out in Europe Selling became so intense -in the afternoon that ithe ticker dropped 13 minutea behind in reporting transactions on the floor offices were jammed and their phones seldom silent Announcement that a Senate committee planned tb study the long rise in- the market brought a flood of new queries to dealers Teletype faculties linking uptown brokerage offices with their Wall Street headquarters were swamped with orders On the floor of the exchange activity was hectic The gallery was crowded WATCH SIGNS Brokers watched closely for signs that the big group of new investors was telling They reported considerable unloading by but expressed belief that the great majority of smaller investors was holding on i In Washington Sen: Fulbrlgbt (D-Ark) taid the Senate Banking Committee probably will make a study id the long climb in the market which preceded this break' He said be wants to "avoid anything like the 1929 not suggesting there is anything wrong -or any rigging or Fulbright said not suggesting an-investigation because that usually implies something is wrong but I do think that study would be 'He said -witnesses will include Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey Federal Reserve officials sad leaders of the stock exchanges i TO COOPERATE Edward McCormiek president of the American Stock Exchange said be glad to cooperate with the Senate committee None of the basic economic Indices justifies alarm over the present level of the be added "The exchange markets are free open fully regulated and honest To compare today's securities prices with those of 1929 'has no valid basis The fact that's Ford once sold for $500 is of ho relevance in proper appraisal id the value of today's Keith Funstonl president: of the New York Stock Exchange commented that "while have not heard from Sen FulbrlgSt it goes without saying that the exchange would welcome the opportunity to cooperate with the senator and his committee in every $50000 Program For Training Of Handicapped Sought AUGUSTA Jan 6 The Maine Department of Education will sponsor a legislative Mil asking $50000 to establish a program for training handicapped children according to Commissioner Herbert Espy Espy speaking before the Legislative 'Council said the ipeasure would provide opportunities tot children all kinds of- mental or physical The measure would provide subsidies for those communities establishing classes for eight or more pupils he 'added Searsport To Get New $9 Million Ammonia Plant Northern Chemical industries Inc announced today plana for immediate coni traction of a new $9000000 -anhydrous ammonia plant at Searsport IT WILL BE the first plant in New England such James Totman of Baltimore Md president of Northern Chemical called the announcement one of major agricultural and industrial significance to the State of Maine Grading has already begun at the site of the new plant adjacent to Northern Chemical's present extensive operations at Searsport ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION will begin early this spring with completion scheduled during the first half Of 1956 Used chiefly as Continued on Page a fertiliser 2 7th CoL Sherman Rowe Plans To Retire As County Agent Sherman towe Sherman Rowe for 34 years Cumberland County arglcultural agent will retire at the end of this month The Portland man la Oldest agent la point of servleo Known to almost ail the 1500 farmers as Rowe was bora on a farm at Canton in Oxford County He was educated at Edward Little High School and the University of Maine He worked as orchardlst dairyman and poultryman as well as head fanner at the state farm at Pownal before becoming county agent here in 1920 He holds the distinguished service award given by the National Association- of County Agents -The Cumberland County Extension Association will honor him at a party later this month McGinnis To Urge Eastern Roads Cut Passenger Fares AUGUSTA Jan The traditionally conservative State Senate today adopted a attitude over Gov Edmund Muskle'S Inaugural program For the most part senators Interviewed for reaction to the new Democratic Ideas as- spelled out in his Inaugural address qualified their answers by saying: see the price tag that he puts on it next Over on the House side of the Legislature the lower branch expressed general approval and even enthusiastic support Hie Press Herald put this same question to lawmaker after lawmaker: "What is your reaction to Gov Muskie's speech and program?" Here are many of the replies first members of the senate: SEN PHILIP CHAPMAN JR (R-Portland) "My reac tion is favorable i Hia talk was progressive yet not entirely novel I want an opportunity to examine the SEN ROBERT MARTIN Augusta) "A good speech was pleased that he spelled it out in details that' we will have an idea where we are heading would want to see the price tag before commenting SEN COLLINS (R-CaribouP chairman of the powerful) Appropriations Committee who also worked with Muskie during departmental hearings last fall said he wants to study the budget message before predicting the outcome of the program Senate majority floor leader JAMES REID (R-HalkrweU) was well written well delivered Generally speaking it fen along the lines of the Democratic platform some of It was In couched terms We ten now and be Able to until he delivers the budget TodasjChuckle A lot of fellows who spout so profusely about capital and labor never had any capital and never did any labor i (Cwrlcki Oamaral FiiIvm Oar) SOUTH PORTLAND Jan 6 The fate of the 5000 foot east-west Portland Alrtfort runway extension is in the hands of the -Soijth Portland City Council 'I STATE LAW PROVIDES that the local Council must give content to the land taking in South Portland before Portland can go ahead with the $11)00 0Q0 project Consent has been asked by Portland City Manager Julian Orr Portland officials are anxious to get started on the engineering work lest $750000 in state and federal aidbe lost i TEN DAYS AGO the South On Other Pages THOUSANDS of Americans are learning each year that happiness In re? tlrement requires or than the old rocking chair Page 11 Blaine Davis 17iTnside TV 20 18 29 30 31 Letters 16 Clearing HouseMary Dunne 28 28 Party Line 26 28 Radio-TV 20 16 Sports 17 18 19Theaters 24 2 1 Thompson 16 6 Tbwn City 29 News 15 23 SlSocial 28 281 Comics Craig' --Crossword Deaths Editorials Financial Ooren Haworth Horoscope OSS urniture Co orest Ave Fridays 9 pm Portland Council discussed the project at length and while no action was taken some coolness was expressed No Councilor has taken a definite stand for or against Calling themselves Councilors are awaiting recommendations- by the South Portland Planning Board The two groups set a meeting date but indications are it may take place next week Principally officials are worried about the loss of taxable land variously estimated at from 140 to 266 acres and jthe cost of moving Westbrook street estimated anywhere between $165-000 to $250000 WESTBROOK STREET will be cut by the new runway Meantime Portland is going ahead with necessary planning for the consequences of a favorable decision here City Manager Orr has asked a dozen firms to bid on advance engineering work Their figures are due Monday and Orr will seek City Council approval of the best bid Jan 17 i Between letting the basie engineering contract and final signing before June 38 Is a period of considerable' review by the Civil Aeronautics Authority which is putting up half the million dollars expected to be spent Both the federal money and 8250000 earmarked by the last Maine 'Legislature must be obligated before June 30 the end of federal end stele fiscal years' Portland has earmarked $350000 for the project PORTLAND OFFICIALS are known to feel the need of haste since planning a $1 million project involving three contributing agencies normally takes longer than the less than six months available But they are understood to be reluctant about further moves which might-seem calculated to push South Portland into an Important decision ahead and do whatever he wished Walsh of Greenwich Conn has asked representation on the board of directors because he heads "'a group holding substantial shares of stock Walsh an official of a Cincinnati tool manufacturing firm with New York offices received assurance from the Wednesday that he would be Invited to a meeting of his associates and a committee of directors McINNIS expressed admiration "that there' are some guys with initiative and money to put into New England which is reversing the outward In that connection he' said be will a party of 88 businessmen to tour the South and Southwest to find out what they have that New England and try to move Southern industries north and If the ICC (Interstate Commerce Commission) permits Til pay for the I i look up to no man in he said "The greatest test of management is to put your own dough Into it I came to New England by choice and will do the same for the that am going to do for the tNew Haven if obtain He said he would like to talk about railroads to the six New England governors when they meet Wedneaday PITTSFIELD Mass Jan 6 (AP) New Haven Railroad Pres Patrick McGinnis who is ambitious to merge his road with the'Boston Maine said today he would recommend Eastern Railroads reduce passenger fares from 37 cents mile to two cents order to compete with the MeGINNIS described himself as "good for New England and I mean He told a news conference and a Rotary luncheon that there now la no such thing as a transportation monopoly that railroads have lost 80 per cent of their passenger traffic in the last 40 years McGinnis again declined to identify for newsmen three friends he ssya have gained ownership of 4iJ per cent of Boston A Maine stock a block which he said would carry control ot'that road He explained promised (Massachusetts) Governor Her-ter I would tell him tomorrow and like to break my HE PREDICTED that friends of hia who have put money into the put more in and if they get control merge with the New In answer to questions he described James A Walsh as a ef mine who heard about the BAM and asked mo about It and 'told him to go i -I.