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The Elwood Cmx-Leaber A home newspaper oicned and operated by and for home people Weather Forecast: Indiana Sunday rloudy followed by rain north and wrt portion Sunday after-noon or night. Today's Thought Man li biitdur.1 and woman train him. PRICE FIVE CENTS M'MHKK 238 OF OI Mr 1 V-SKVKNTII YEAR KLU'OOD, IN III ANA, SATURDAY, DM 'EMBER 6. 1S47 (Full Leased Wlre by United Press) WORLD'S COSTLIEST EXPLOSION JUST SIX YEARS AGO a mytom (o)fifi fi- MfflMUllM Government Is READY TO CARRY FRIENDSHIP TRAIN FOOD TO EUROPE v7 High Ranking State Police Are Indicted Conspiracy Charjre Against Indiana Men CRAWFORDSV1LLE. Ind.

Dec. 6 i THI JAPANISI ATTACK on Pearl Harbor Juat aix years ao today 8unday. Dec. 7 hurled the United 'states into the greatest and coitlieat ar of all time 'What followed cost the United Stales more than one million casualties, more than 330 billions in treasure. vast fleet of ships and an Immense number of aircraft Out of the war came not tranquility of peace but the atom bomb, (lottrnttiootl) Given Weapon On Communism Council Of Republic Makes The Kill Law PARIS.

Doe. 6. (UR) The Council of the Repub'lc 'Senate made Premier Robert Sohuman's anti-strike bill the law oi today, handing him a powerful weapon to fight the Communist -inspired campaign of sabotage and violence now degenerating into cases of open revolt. The council aat out the delaying tactics of Communist members all night and passed the measure. 217 to 82.

The National Assembly passed the bill Wednesday with all bit Communists voting for it. Now. after the formality of printing the laws In the Official Gazette, saboteur and persons guilty of armed violence can be fined up to $8,400 and sent to Secret Service Up Large Counterfeiting Ring CHICAGO. Dec. 6.

U.R) Secret Service agents announced today that they have broken up the nation's larKe.it counterfeiting ring as result of a tip turned In By a distrustful farmer who was paid for a Thanksgiving turkey in bogus money. Harry D. Anheler. Chief of the Secret Service here, said the ring's members printed $600,000 In fake rive ten and 20 dollar bills and scattered them among "passers" across the country. He said It was the largest counterfeiting plot since 1934.

when "Court" Victor Lusti brought millions of counterfeit currency with him from Europe. Five leaders of the gang have been arrested. heae.id. The Secreet Service rclea.Ted its announcement this morning after the fifth member of thh gang, an ex-convict named Joe Maschlano, i i- in" i 1 1 AMERICAN LEADER, which will carry cargo collected by Friendship Train to Europe's needy, arrives In New York from Philadelphia to pick up additional 8,400.000 pounds of food, (nfernafona) Says Rationing Steam From WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.

U.R) Sen. Ralph E. Flanders. Vt. today expressed the belief that effective systems of voluntary nd allocations could "take the steam out of" the new CIO ixe drive.

that suggestion to reporters amid signs that the Kopuijlicnn hiitl-inflation program would emphasize voluntary action along v.nh the extension of some existing controls. Chairman Robert A. Taft, of the Senate Republican policy committee disclosed yesterday that an "affirmative program" of vol- untary allocations was being con -1 A Agents Break British Troops Kill Three Jews JERUSALEM, Dec. 6. (U.R) British troops, ordered to shoot curfew violators "on sight," were reported today to have killed three members of the Jewish Irgun Zvai Lcumi in the blood-soaked "no man's land" between Jaffa and Tel Aviv.

The British, according to reports from Jalfa, shot the Irgun-ist3 late last night. At the same time, it was reported they cap tured two ligunlsts." Five Jews and eight Arabs were killed yes terday, most of them in the Tel Aviv-Jaffa area, in fighting over the United Nations' partition of Palestine. Ail told, a total of 52 persons 30 Jews and 22 Arabs had been killed in Palestine since the Aiuus sui ted rioting against the purtltion lust Sunday. The in-I Jured totaled uncounted hun- Urecis. Trying to stop the violence be-I fore it assumed the proportions of civil war, the British had Imposed a curfew on the district between all-Arab Jaffa and all-Jewish lei Aviv, and on the other areas.

Troops were under orders to shoot on sight any person Jew or Arab who broke it. Ten members of the Jewish defence army Uagana were arrested yesterday in the Tel Aviv-Jaffa area for carrying arms. Hagana charged that the British were being partial to the Arabs, that yesterday they fired at Hagana men "defending themselves, rather than at attacking Arabs. PltfSONERS ESCAPE FROM REFORMATORY FRI. PENDLETON, Dec.

6. (U.R) State police said that two prisoners who escaped from the Indian! State reformatory yester day still were missing today. The men were identified as Richard D. Dobson, 31, Indiana-polls, and Thomas Lawson, 23, New Castle, both of whom were sentenced in Marion county. Dob- son was serving a 2-to-14 year term for conspiracy to commit felony, and Lawson.

a 2-to-5 term for burglary. Police said the two were working as trusties in the Institution's disposal plant when they disappeared. Part of their discarded ptison clothing was found a lumber yard at New Castle. TEMPEIvATURES 2pm. 3pm.

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U.R) Four high ranking officers if the Indiana State Police force ere under indictment to-lay on rhnrees and the de partment superintendent charged ho action was "an odvious pim- tlcal attempt to discredit" them ind the department. State police In Indiampolls who ssued Supt. Robert llossowa blistering denunciation of tne Montgomery County urana jury action last night identified me MaJ. Robert A. weu.

executive officer; Capt. John J. Bar-tnn. chief of detectives: Capt Kermlt Lewis and Capt. Robert N.

Bush, field supervisors. But Montgomery county rec ords were kept secret on order of Judge Howard Sommer. who said names and charges wore not to be made public until arrests were made. To Submit To Arreat At Indianapolis. State Police headquarters indicated the four would go to Crawrordsvuie law this morning to submit to arrest.

Bonds were reported set at $2,500. The Indictments were believed to have resulted from an incident several months ago in which Crnest J. Richardson. Lebanon, a veteran state trooper, was discharged because he allegedly took Dart in an attempt by a Montgomery county "man to offer a bribe in exchange for dismissal of charges against his son who figured in a bogus check case. There was talk that Richardson was led into a trap by superiors investigating reports of the alleged bribery attempt, but these rumors never were confirmed.

Rossow Issued a strong statement last night in which he said "the serious charge" against his men was "not only without foundation but constitutes a perversion of Jusiice." "As a group, they did not con-See HIGH, Pair? 3 Price Control On Foreign Aid WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 UD A plan to Impose price cuntrcl cn government Foreign Aid purchases was headed today for House consideration, the chances were gocd that it would have the blesa.ng of the Foreign Affairs committed. The proposal will ba presented on Monday by Rop. Kail Mundt, S. in the lorm an amendment to the House bill authorizing $590,000,000 In stopgap aid for France, Itay, Austria and China.

Mundt said details ol his amendment remained to b3 out. But, in general, it would bar pimihases af commod tiss authorised in the bill at costs higher than the prevailing market price fcr those supplied on'" the day when and In the area where the were bought. For instance. If wheat wcr selling at $3 a bushel on the Chi cago exchange, tne govemmcr would, be prohibited bv this am" endment from offering $3.02 or higher to assure itself of supplier The South Dakota Congressman outlined his proposed amendment at an executive session of the Torelgn Affairs committee. He said, he received a favorable" reaction, which led nun to believe that ths commid See PRICE CONTROLS, Pare 3 Legion Auxiliary Important Meeting Monday Evenlnr.

At the regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary on Monday evening, December 8, final plans will be made for the Christmas party for the children oe neid on December 21. The annual Phrlc iqc lilnnor party for the Auxiliary will be held In the Legion Home on December 18th. Further arrangements will be made at this time. gift exchange will be held at the ladies' party. is C.

car new Communist Next Commitlee Target WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (UP) The next target of ths Hau Unamertcan Activities committee it was disclosed today, will bi Communist union leaders wnc may have perjured themselves tc comply vth the Taft-Hartby Law. R'ip. John McDowell. Pa.

mrm.er cf the committee, said he group plans an Investigation to determine any --cu union leaders have signed affidavits under the new Labor Liw. if the House committee findr ir.y case, he raid, they will either be turned over to the Justice Do cartment fcr prcsecutlcn or subject ol hearings. McQ-well si the ccnunlU tp? will check a list ct union leaders who have signed the af fidavlts against Its own master- of known or suspected Com- munis ts. The Taft) Hartley Law requires union officials to swear they are not CcmmunKs b-i'ors their union can use the facllifces of the National Labor Relations Board In bargaining elections or unfair laVr practice complaints. Though the Hou.se and wrre In recess until Monday, theje wen these developments on Hill: Wheat Cha'rman Bridges, N.

cf the Senate Appropriations committee asked See COMMUNISTS, Page 3 SENIOR CLASS TO TWO NIGHTS HERE "The Grcom Said a s-aiklin-r com-dy, will presented bv the Set? or class of the Wendell L. Wlllkir; high srJiool on two nights. Thursday, Dec. 11, and Friday; Dec. 12, in the high srheol auditorium.

X'lrkets for performances on either night may be purchased frcm any senior or member of the Dramatics club. The tickets rriy be reserved at the high school library cn Thursday and Friday mornings of, the two re-spxtive even ng performances. The play Is being given undsr the dlrecticn of Donald Brown, who tatrd that the cast Is ex ceptionally good this year, and thp way is something well worth seeing. Wesleyan Methodist, To Remodel 'Move Services The Wesleyan Methodist church will hold its morning services in the garage of the Copher Fesler funeral home this Sunday. The church Is being remodeled.

The afternoon services have been dismissed, but the congregation will meet at the- parsonage at 12:45 p.m., Sunday to go to the broadcast In cars. Retail Division Will Meet On Tuesday Night The Retail Division of the Elwood Chamber of Commeace will meet at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday night in the Chamber office on South 16th street. The Division will consider final plans for the holiday season, and thev will advance nlans fnr t.h first part of 1948. All group chairmen are requested to be at the meeting. Car of Fireball brickettes In transit.

Good for all purposes. Order at once. Consumers Coal Co. Fh. 32.

I A all for one to 10 years. The penalties for tryliw to make non-strikers quit their Jobs are $4,200 In maximum fines and prison terms of six months to five years. Authorities feared new violence In Marseille, the big southern cities of Aries, 8t. Etlenne. Valence.

Avignon, Nice, and in the northern coal fields. In the coal fields. Communist-directed strikers had formed "Commando" squads to rush from mine to mine In trucks and dlscouraqe back-to-work movements. President Vincent Aurlol last night refused the appeal of the Oeneral Federation of Labor to reopen the anti-strike laws for consideration. Previously, the confederation had announced its willingness to negotiate with the government, but it was presumed to have changed Its attitude in view of the government's refusal to back down.

ThU3. the situation remained where It was: More than 2.000.000 workers on strike and violence growing dally. The Assembly meets today to hear a report by the labor minister on the strike situation and to consider meas ures providing for disbanding of 1 1 regiments of tho Mobile Ouards who have "proved unrclirble." Big Four Not Ready To Agree LONDON. Dec. 6.

(U.R) Th B's Four showed no evidence that they wrre rnirr I at ttUsscilon of the conference ol Foreign Ministers to make the compromises necessary for eliminating their basic differences over Germany. The United States' George Marshall, Britain's Ernest Bevin and Frances' Georges Bldault accuse the Russians of Insisting on dealing only In generalizations and making false accusations. Russia's Viarhesb.v M. Molo-lov says the others are only giving lip service to Si Four unity ani are. In Tact, plotting to divide 'Germany permanently and set up a government for th.e western part of It.

Nearly two-and-a-half years after the Potsdam meeting, the Big Four are still arguing and disagreeing on how to treat Germany as an economic unit. It is still divided among the four victors. That is the real issue. Russia insists that an all-Ocr-man central government and sat isfaction of Its reparations claims must precede economic unification. The United States, generally supported by Britain, insists that steps toward unification, especially elimination of the present zonal barriers, must come first.

15 SHOUTING DAYS UNTIL i was arrested at his home on Chi- cagos west side. 130.000 Fake mils Awhlonn Ai ttVm tier prw: by the alias Joe Moosh. was aroused by Secret Service agent at 4 a. m. They searched his home and found $50,000 In bogus bills stuffed between the walls In his garage.

Anheler said agents already had recovered $60,000 of the fake money when today's cache was found. He said about $200,000 more Is still floating around the country In the hands of "passers" for the gang or innocent citizens who were duped Into taking the bills as payment on merchandise. Maschlano will be arraigned to day before U. S. Commissioner Edwin K.

Walker. Four men were arrested previously and arraigned before Walker yesterday. They pleaded Innocent and the case was continued until Dec. 19 to five authorities time to piece toeelher the details of the conspiracy. Federal authorities said the gang arrested today were connected with allege 1 counterfeit money passers arrested last week In southern Illinois.

Four Chicaioans. including 21-yenr-old woman, were arretted at Cairo, 111., on Nov. 25. after they allegedly passed a bogus S20 bill to a gasoline station attendant. They were Albert Testa.

Nick Fertuccl and Pauline Gar-tin. Officials said the bills the fcr allefredly passed were made by See SECRET SERVICE, Paire 3 'Round Town Sunday will be the sixth anniversary of Pearl Harbor, and It wouid be a good time to sit and think about what we want to do In the world. On Dec. the United States was thrown info its most costly war In money and in lives. For our country to remain free in the future, we will have to keep strong.

The next Pearl Harbor (if there is one) will probably be at Chicago, New York or San Francisco. A driver of a school bus talked to 'Round Town yesterday, and told us about a woman driver who went through a stop sign, and almost hit a little girl. All school bus drivers have been asked by the State Police to report any violations to them. All drivers are warned that they will be prosecuted for traffic violations against school buses. Let all be a little more careful on the highways.

Time Isn't so Important that it might mean the life of some youngster. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Noser celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Nov. 24 at their home in Mansfield, Ohio.

The Nosefs lived in Elwood for many years, and he was a former Tin Plate Apples, basket, $1.99. Hockers. I a in 8 12 Wartime Pilots To Be Reinstated Wartime-qualified Aviation Ca dets whose hopes for pilot training with the Air Force were end ed by the curtailment of the Avi- ation Cadet Program in ia-o may be reinstatead, First Sgt. Clarence A. Reynolds, Elwood recruiting offioor said today.

The acceleration of the Aviation Cadet Pilot training program to a total of 3.000 Aviation Cadets during 1948 will make it possible for the Air Force to fulfill Its obligation to many of these men who volunteered during the war. Men in this special category, First Set Roynolds said, may be reinstated merely by pjsslnR the required physical examination, if tiiey live unmarried, between 20 and 26 year old and have had two or more years of satisfactory college study. Formerly qualified cadets inter-estfd in resuming pilot training write direct to the Hoad-auarters. United Stales Air Force. Attention: Aviation Cadet Section, WashinRton 25, D.

for information and inst ructions. Candidates for Aviation Cadet training must be between 20 and 26 years old. unmarried, and nave at least one-half of the crcd- it- leading to a degree at an ac-, credited college or university, or be able to pass an examination measuring the equivalent, and be of excellent character, sound physique, and in good health. The approximately 35.000 men who had qualified during the Var will not be required to take the USAF See WARTIME. Pafe .1 Hold Preview Of New Hudson Here Strader Sabs and Service, 1441 forth A street, tock the new Hudson out frcm under wraps lust n'ght in a prpvifw for the business men cf Elwood.

For weeks the windows of tha Etmder show renm have befn but today the windows are cleaned and the new Hudson on display. Those attending the preview-last night were H. Dr. M. King.

Clay Doty, Dan Cockerham, Swlnford, M. Lamblssie, Jack Wheeler, Orville Leathers, Dave Cingenpeel, Robert Tarn, P. Joseph, S. Ballard. Harry Liven- good, Harold P.

St. Clair, Charles Hlgti, R. Carter, R. Stevens. R.

pace, Phil Ccpher and Eddis Oe's. Mr, -Strader Bnd son. Kenneth. have a great outlook fcr this new Would Take CIO Wage Drive sidered. Another committee member said voluntary moat rationing also was discussed.

Flanders, who previously had urged consideration of both voluntary rationing and allocations, said he was In favor of trying the new voluntary allocation plan which Republican leaders are Uilkinir about. He added, how ever. Hint it would be necessary to cuard against creating "a new NRA." In its discussion stage, the proposed voluntary allocation plan would call on the administration to seek Industry agreements to make allotments of such commodities as steel or grain to other industrial urers. There also have born suggestions that industrywide price-cutting agreements mlRht, be sought. Flanders said he believe'd that the voluntary- allocation system, if linked to a plan for voluntary rationing of meat, could cut prices and destroy the arguments of CIO unions seeking hew wage increases.

Charges 3 Men With Larceny Three Elwood men were nrovstprf last night by the Elwood police I ani were cnarged with petty Iar-kenv. The police have charged them with stealing coal from the Pennsylvania railroad at South and 2(lth streets, it was reported by Police Chief Joe Hlckey. The men are William H. Phelivs of 2300 Nffth street; Ralph Amos cf 2325 South I street, and Kenneth D. Wyatt of 2413 South street.

Police Chief Joe Hickev snlri that a detective from the Pennsylvania Railroad is expected in town today to file formal charges against the men. The police reported that a 1928 Model A Ford belonging to Russel Hahn. 829 North 13th street, was stolen between 3 and 4 30 nm i Thursday from near the Williams! banclwlch Shoo. Hairy Knotts, 415 Main street, reported that an unidentified car hit his car while parked in front See CHARGE 3 MEN. Pate 3 Mixed Xmas candy.

peanut brittle. Hoose D-X station. i Mrs. Nora Beach Died Early Friday Mrs. Nora Beih, 59, of New-pnit.

died at the Eastern State Hospital In Lexington, at 5:15 o'clock Friday morning of Mrs. Beach had bepii ill since May. Bom Febniary 18. 1888 In Clinton County, she wns the daughter of George andv Rebecca Cain. She was marrird to Charles Beach In 1 123.

He died following injuries received in an accident In 1926. She was a member ot the Christian Scientist church. Survivors Include two brothers, Crittie Cain of R. R. 1.

Elwood. and Lowell Cain of Indianapolis and a sister, Mrs. Bessie Overman of Newport. Ky The body was removed to the Ciark Chapel where It will remain until the time of the funeral ser- vices. Private funeral rites will be conducted Sunday from the Clark Chapel at 2 o'clock.

A Christian Scientist reader will be in charge. Burial will be made in the City cemetery. Friends are welcome to call until the hour of the ser vice. John A. Widner Died Suddenly At New Castle John A.

Widner. 70. son of John and Amanda Widner, who lived at South A and 14lh streeL, died suddenly at 9 a. m. yester- ciav at his home in New Castle.

He was born in Rush county In 1877 and moved to Elwood while Ft.tll a boy. He lived in the old Rigdon neighborhood until he wis grown. He Was married to Amanda Raines of Hobbs in 1899; she survives. Other survivors include his daughter. Ruth.

New Castle, an a son. Russell, Kokomo. No funeral arrangements have been made. Returned Hume Mrs. Earl Heritage has returned to her home after spending the past two weeks visiting in Louisville.

with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Lawton and sons, Richard and Johnny. Mr. and Mrs.

Lawton are the parents of a son born on Novembe. 22 at Kentucky Baptist hospital. in the future, and they will strive to serve the people of El-wocd and vicinity to their utmost ability. The public is invitd to ses the oar at any time..