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EIGHT BLYTHEVILLE (ARK.) COURIER NEWS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1900 Senator Predicts Congress Will Legalize Wiretapping WASHINGTON (AF) tee predicted today Congress "A proper bill can be telephone wiretapping. of citizens and the welfare of Sen. Potter (R-Mich) also he thinks some such law wilt be but Sen. McCarran of Nevada, senior Democratic member of the Senate Judiciary Comrated present chances as doubtful. Atty.

Gen. Brownell has announced he plans to ask Congress to permit the use of such evidence trials under certain conditions. The ides reportedly was discussed during President Eisenhower'6 conferences with Republican Congresa leaders at the White House last week. Federal lAw does not prohibil wire topping by federal officers but it does forbid the use of such evidence in a trial court. The rule has been Interpreted to block use of evidence uncovered as the result of "leads" produced by wire tapping.

Controversial Issue The issue is hotly controversial. It has been before Congress fore, but Ferguson sald he thinks this time "the administration and Congress can work out a bill ing in mind our historical background" that would satisfy most opponents of the idea. Ferguson declined to say what the administration might propose Pravda Declares Full Support of Guatemala Ruler RedGovernment Under Attack by U.S. By TOM WHITNEY NEW YORK (P -Moscow's Communist newspaper Pravda has declared ita full support of the government of Guatemala -under attack by American officials as Communist dominated. Referring to "progressive measures of the Guatemalan copics of Pravda reaching warned that the Central American country is "not alone" in its "struggle for Independence" against "American imperialism." In Pravda's parlance the adjective "progressive" is almost.

niways used only to describe Com-1 munist governments or political parties, John Moors Cabot, U. 8. tant secretary of state for InterAmerican alleirs, sald last Oclober that Guatemala "openly playing the Communist game." A few days later, Sen. Wiley (R-Wis) told newsmen that "Communism has established 8 strong benchhead In Guatemala." Arbenz has denied charges that his government Is Communist or encourages communism. Foreign observers there generally, concede that Arhenz, A and most of his government are not Communists but they insist that the Reds play A dominant role in the country, controlling the Confederation of Labor, the government radio and newspapers and the social security system.

Guatemala has expropriated some 40.000 acres of land formerly owned by the U.S.-controlled United Fruit Co. a move applauded by Pravda. The U. 6. Stale Department last September protested that Arbenz's government was vialating international law in not providing sufficient compensation to the company for the lands.

Pravda predicted that "imperJalists and their lackeys in Central may make new efforts at "open intervention in Guatemala" in the coming months. RITZ THEATRE Manila, Ark. (Wide Vision Screen) SATURDAY BORDER CITY RUSTLERS With Guy Madison SAT. MIDGUERRILLA GIRL With Helmut Dantine SUN. MON.

DA NE DEVILS TECHNIC Obituaries Walter Lunsford Dies of Illness; Rites Held Today Servicen for Walter P. Lunsford of Clear Lake, who died Thursday nt Blytheville Hospital after an Illness of one year, were, conducted nt 2 p.m. today in Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. E. C.

Brown. pastor of the First Baptist Church here. Burlal was in Dogwood tery. Born in Ripley, Mr. Lunsford, who WAS 63, had' resided at Clear Lake for 34 years.

He was a farmer. Survivors Include his wife. Mrs. Nora Lunsford: six daughters, Mrs. Nevel Whitehead Ridgely, Mrs.

Ralph East of Richmond, Mrs. Jack. Wheelor of Memphls, Mrs. Hill Moore of Marked Tree, and Miss Yuvon Lunsford and Miss Roberta Lunsford, both of Blytheville. Seven sons, Jimmie Lunsford of Blytheville, Eddie Lunsford of Chicago, Joe Lunsford at Pine Bluff, Lewis Lunsford of Lucy, Rayford Lunsford Peorla, G.

W. Lunsford, stationed with the Air Force at Greenville. and Larry Lunsford of Ardmore, A brother, Verse Lunsford of Earle: 13 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Bolivar Pollard, Former Osceola Resident, Dies Services for Bolivar H. Pollard of Jackson, former Osceola resident who died following A heart attack aboard a train at Humboldt.

yesterday, were conducted at 2 p.m. today in Corinth. Miss. Mr. Pollard.

who resided in Osceola for 21 years and was with the Post Office there, died in a Jackson hospilal after suffering the heart attack in the locomotive of the Oull, Mobile and Ohio Railrond train on which he was englneer. He was 64. He had been with the GM Railroad for 35 years. A member of the Methodist Church. he also wus Mason and member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers.

Survivors Include his wife, Mrs. Irene Pollard of Jackson; two sons. Ezekial Pollard of Osceola and Carl Pollard of Memphis; Ave brothers, John Pollard of Jackson, Marcus Pollard of Booneville, Charley PalSard nt Selmer, Jullus Pallard of Texas and Odell Pollard of Memphis: sister, Mrs. R. B.

Butler of Hobbs, N. and three grandchildren. INDO-CHINA (Continued from Page 1) miles to the south. The French must keep Savannakhet and its airport. the only nir bas in Laos capable of handling heavy transport planes, in order to bring in troops and war supplies to the defenders of the area.

The announcement xxx 3rd gral t33 climinating 7th graf beginning "The French population the south. Chinese Report Battle On Province Border TAIPEH (P) -The Chinese Nationalist Interior Ministry's Ta Tao new's agency todny reported that 5,000 Nationalist guerrillas and 3.000 Communist troops fought A three-hour boltic this month on the border of the mainland provinces They're saving money for fun Chairman Ferguson of the Senate Republican Policy Commitwill legalize the use in spy trials of evidence obtained by worked out and passed, protecting the nation," the Michigan along that line. He emphasized that he was expressing only his views as a senator and former Judge. The courls, he-sald, now allow search and seizure practices to obtain evidence from private premises. As "then guardians of constitutional he said, it is the courts which also should determine when wire inpping to uncover crimes against the nation's security should be permitted.

McCarran Leak Confident Presumably, he was referring to both the inalienable rights senator said in an interview. the suggestion oflen-made that federal officers be allowed to introduce such evidence only they first get a U.S. court's permission to tap the lines. McCarran, In a separate inter. view, spoke much less confidently of prospects for approval of such bill.

He is an advocate of limited use of wire-tapping to convict versiven. He indicated that he has very definite views on what safeguards would he necessary and will discuss them only when and If the matter comes before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Terry Moore to Stay, But Ermine Must Go U. 8. 45TH DIVISION, Korea today she has packed away a makes me look like a little Santa Korean tour for the USO.

The robust. young blonde said said she had been ordered home by George Murphy, chairman of Hollywood Committee for the unso, afler four shows in the suit. But she added that now "everything is straightened out." The last 20 hours have been "awful," said Miss Moore, who sings and plays straight girl to disc Jockey JQOHNNY Grant In the USO troupe. Until today she wore the ermine sult. Grant--Miss Moore called him the "commanding officer" of the troupe-said Murphy ordered the actress home because she wore the ermine against Murphy's Instructions.

In Los Angeles, Murphy snid: "It Is unfortunate that with 80 many entertainers making such a fine contribution that one of them should use such a tour as a means of personal publicity. this is true, It is a great exhibition of bad taste. "Before, she left I made it clear aMiss Moore that she was not DEATHS (Continued from Page 1) of the 267 persons 0M the train were still waccounted for. and there was little hope they would be found. The known dend numbered 31.

The government-controlled led press in Communist Czechoslovakia released little news of the accident in that country, and Western newsmen do not operate there. An carly announcement over Radio Prague sald only that "many persons were killed or infured." A telephone operator at Brno told The Associated Press in Vienna she overheard Czech officials place the death toll at 186. U. S. Envoy Davis: Dies in Israel TEL AVIV.

Israel (M--U. S. Antbassador Monnett B. Davis. 80, died at his home here today of A heart allment.

He returned to Israel live weeks ago from sick leave in the United States. Traveling by Sen to Beirut he had a rough trip which associates sald proved difficult for him. He had been In bed since and lapsed (AP) Asiress Terry Moore said controversial ermine bathing suit "that Claus" and will continue her 10-day to take that bhalhing sult with her. On three separate occasions she assured me it was not in her luggage." Both Grant and Miss Moore indignantly denied that the hubbub was a publicity stunt, But the suit is off--far sure. "It's caused so much trouble I don't ever to wear It again." said Miss Moore.

not a Bikini at all. It's really conservalive. makes me look like a little Santa Claus." Probe Begins In Beating of Legless Vet LONG BEACH, Calif. (A) A special squad of detectives has been Assigned to Investigate the brutal Christmas Day beating of a leg1esa Korean War Veteran by pack of young hoodlums. Charles J.

Baker, 23, who not; only left his legs in Korea but also the fingers af both hands. was set upon by five or six youths AS hr. was going home from a visit to his uncle's home early yesterdny morning. He told sheriff's deputies that, wille he was driving in his cially equipped amputee's car another nulomobile forced him to the side of the road in the nearby Artesia district. He said he was dragged froin his car by the youths and after being beaten war robbed of his new Christmas wrist watch and $10, "I told them I didn't have any fingers or less and that I had been in.

the war but they were all cursing 'nnd yelling and hitting me: with their fists." Baker told a re- I porter. One of his artificial legs was almost torn off by the attackers. He WaS treated for numerous uses and abrasions after a happened by and gave him old. Sheriff Eugene W. Biscalinz has ussigned six detectives to try and find Bnker's nttackers.

Into. unconsciousness two days Ago. Ilis wife and only son, Thomns, were as his side when death came. Davis was born in Greencastle, Ind. ducer use advertising an their lowest cost way to let you know the latest about their films.

Any other method would cost them more and Yes, advertising in a -cost selling method and help keep your living costs down -all kinds of ways, a Both theatre-owner and motion picture pro- be reflected in what you pay at the bor office. Spellman Visits Troops in Korea Cardinal Tours Bleak Countryside To See Soldiers Lord Carnegie, Mangoret's end cousin, Na. 11 Tom Egerton, rick son a Sussex squire. Group Capt. Peter Townsend, a divorced commoner.

GUESSING GAME--Princess King George VI, is busy with escorts. Number 1 on the list Carnegie. Born of royal blood, who can call her "Margaret." REDS (Continued from Page 3,324 and won back 127. The U.N. Command interviewed 250 South Koreans of the unrepatriated 359 former Allied sol-: diets.

But none returned. They did not interview any of the 23 Americans one Briton turned over. One American came back to U.N. side before the interviews. 'The 22 remaining Americans and the Briton celebrated Friday in their camp in the nontral zone.

There was no indication any of them might change their decision aguinst coming home. Under the armistice terms, all prisoners who haven't returned by Jan. 22 are to be released as civilians. of Szechwan and Kweichow. 'The npency said the fight followed a Dec.

7 raid by the guerrillas on a Red truck convoy carryinc salt. Ta Tao said 500 Reds wore. killed or wounded and more than! 300 others token prisoner. Land Porchester, 29, her fovorite dancing partner, Princess Margaret Peter Ward, wealthy and unti tied, related to Earl of Dudley. Plunkett, Catholic barrier to marriage.

Phipps, reusun for interest in religion. death of her father, with those of many is 24-year-old Lord one of her escorts are pictured above. (Continued from Page 1) Billy Wallace, dines her 'a Rev. Simon little Soho restaurouts. Margaret's Margaret, free of the long sorrow over the a crowded winter program which links her name of those from whom she might select a husband Carnegie is her second cousin and the only Other favorites of the 23-year-old Princess Meg Singer Injured In Stove Blast TOKYO UP Singer Phyllis McCann of a touring USO troupe suffered minor first and secund degree burns in a stove explosion in Korea yesterday and was taken to a "Tokyo army hospital for treatmenl.

Miss McCann and Lucille Bennett both were burned by a stove explosion which threw scalding water on them. Miss Bennett is in A Scoul hospital. two actresses are part of the Jolinny Grant-Terry Moore USO team touring Korea. Lee Shubert, Broadway Personality, Dies NEW YORK (A) -Lee Shubert. 78, a magic name on Broadway and a powerful personality through out the theatrical world, died yesterday nfter a brief illness.

Shubert, president of the Shubert Theatrical Enterprises, entered Mt. Stan! Hospital just four days ago for treatment of a circulatory disturbance. still unopened. And as everywhere there are youngsters on Christmas. Eisenhower grandchildren got most of the attention.

Five-year-old David had a wontime showing his grandlather new set of shiny junior size golf clubs. The President remarked that David's game was not all that could be expected, but predicted it would improve. Four-year-old Barbara Anne and two-year-old Susan spent most of the time admiring, new dolls while David his grandfather he calls the President Ike about golf. To keep gears turning smoothly in fast-flying supersonic jet aircraft, synthetic oil has been developed. Synthetic oils are needed in modern jet nircraft because petroleum oils break down in the "furnace" in which they must work.

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BLYTHEVILLE COURIER NEWS U.8 40th DIVISITN, Korea Francis Cardinal Spellman flew across -covered mountains today to visit more than 3,300 men of the 40th D. S. Infantry Div. He stood bareheaded before microphone addressed a crowd 500 men and officers who met him at the division airstrip, including the 9th Corps commander, Maj. Gen.

Thomas F. Hickey, the 40th Div. commander, Maj. Gen. Ridgely Gaither and 401h Div.

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) William B. Sharp. The 160th regimental command. er, Col.

Charles R. (Monk) Meyer, former the West star. was cardinal's host at a noon meal at his I regiment. I Lord faith Later the Catholic archbishop of New York talked to more than 2,000 at the 160th Rgt. theater.

The cardinal, told the men that they "ta be worthy of their earthly mothers who bore them and their heavenly mother, Mary." Cardinal Spellmnan then conferred briefly with Catholic Chaplain Capt. George Schumaker, Sioux City, Iowa, and Capl. Robert Feeney, Scranton, Pa. The church leader then traveled to the 224th Rgt. where he was the guest of Col.

Louis A. Walsh, Manbattan, N. Y. About 800 men heard the cardinal say: "American soldiers have taught me better than learned in any other way what America means to me." New Province Created LONDON (AP)-Moscow radio to reported creation of a new Oblast-(province) -in Siberia. It will be called Magadan and extends from the Arctic to the Sea of Okhotsk.

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ROBINSON LUMBER CO. MOX Theatre On West Main St. In Blytheville Show Starts Weekdays 7:00 Sat. Sun. 1:00 On Our Wide-Vision Metallic Screen SATURDAY Double Feature ALLAN Rocky LANE ON STACK JACK ON A HORSEBACK -AND- 1 BOTH 414 GABOR LOVE ISLAND Cartoon "Zombie" Serial SAT.

OWL SHOW 11:30 JAPANESE WAR BRIDE The Shirley Don Taylor A PRODUCTION on 201h he PLUS CARTOON SUN. MON. Double Feature RUSSELL. GROUCHO SINATRA DYNAMITES -AND NE ZENDA Cartoon Shorts.