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i a a nivrsiv; (err?) I 1 1 I a I A 0 I JOiiilSOIl MIKITY'S LEADIKG PAPER mUM IEWIEKJIMCE Sttme LOCAL FORECAST FAIR 1 VOLUME 62. NUMBER 21. FRANKLIN. INDIANA, TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1946 PHONES Buttons T10. Newt Dp.

55 PRICE FOUR CENTS mm ain Fails to Mar Success Of County Gets Portable Iron Lung This Week; Is Invention Of Former Franklin Resident Cost Of Wrecks In County Totals $450,000 JFor Year Figures For First Six Months Of 1946 Released By State Police Show Loss To Crash Victims Police Arresl Two Motorists Following Vehicle Crashes Three Accidents Reported By City, County And State Authorities; $900 Damage Estimated To Vehicles County ij-H and Agricultural Fair; Judging Is Progressing Back From Kwajalcin in Muliikin Lung 85 Police Will Receive Training Vednesday Night Beer Distributors, Tavern Owners Will Make Presentation At Court House fvr -vi- Three vehicle crashes, two In the county and one In Franklin, were reported by city, county and state authorities today, with two of the accidents occurring Monday afternoon and one that night. Damage to vehicles Involved was estimated at nearly $900. Richard Zimmerman, 20. of Martinsville, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Grover Ohlrogge on a reckless driving charge following a truck-car crash at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon on State Road 144 In Trent of the First Mt. Pleasant church.

Zimmerman was driving a 1937 Chevrolet coach west on the road and Boone Morris. 27. of Franklin RR.3. was driving a two-ton 1937 Diamond-T truck east when the collision occurred. Deputy Ohlrogge reported that Morris tried to avoid the oncoming: car but was unable to do so.

Dajnage was estimated at $400 to the truck and $200 to the car. Zimmerman is slated to appear in peace court here Wednesday evening. A Yellow Coach bus and a 1938 Ford sedan were involved in a crash on U. S. highway 31 north of White-land at 11:35 o'clock Monday night, according to a report released by State Patrolman Forrest Brewer.

Marcel Capllnger, 39, of Indianapolis, was arrested bv Patrolman Brewer and Robert Bush on a drunken driving count following the accident. Capllnger was arraigned on the charge in city court today before Judge Frank McConaughy and pleaded not guilty. His trial will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Tire bus. driven by Richard Den-Itier, 32.

of Indianapolis, was headed south on the highway and Cap-linger, driving the Ford, was headed north when the vehicles hit. The bus, owned by the Transit Service Company, was damaged an estimated $50 and the Ford an estimated 1200. Officer Frodie Sloan Investigated a tw-o-cnr crash at the Intersection of West Jefferson and Jackson streets at 5:45 o'clock Monday evening. According to the report. Harold Wayne Miller, of Martinsville, was driving a 1940 Plymouth coach west on Jefferson street and Elbert Wag-gener.

79. of Franklin, was driving a 1938 Ford coach north on Jackson street when the cars hit. Damage was estimated at $35 to the Plymouth and $10 to the Ford. A probable total economic loss to persons involved, amounting to $150,000. was experienced in Johnson county during the first six months of 1946 as a result of motor Vehicle accidents, based on Indiana State Police traffic fatality records, it was announced today.

The figure is based on property c'amage costs, medical expense, and lass of time from work. Johnson county's record showed 10 killed in crashes. State traffic accidents claimed 485 lives and cost an estimated economic loss of $21,825,000 the first six months of the year. Col. Austin R.

Klllian, state police superintendent, announced today. The fatality loll is currently 31 per cent higher than a year ago, he said. Marion county, with 60 traffic deaths, was charged with the most rerious traffic experience. Lake county followed with 42 victims. St.

Joseph county reported 22; Allen, 19; Floyd. 15; Delaware and Vanderburgh, 14; Laporte and Vigo, 11; Madison, 12, and Johnson, 10. Forty-seven per cent of the state's fatal accidents were concentrated on highways adjacent to densely populated areas. Col. Klllian said.

Motorists were Involved in 32.600 crashes the first half of the year, a j.imp of 38 per cent over the 23.500 teported in the initial period of 1945. Multiple vehicle collisions were responsible for 164 deaths during the period, an increase of 56 per rent. Car pedestrian fatalities, to-totaling 142. were up 19 per cent. Seventy-one persons were killed in cars that ran off the road; 61 died in railroad crossing accidents; 11 bicycle riders were killed; nine died in non-eolllslons; six others were killed when vehicles overturned In the road, and four were motor vehicle-street car crash victims.

Greenwood Woman's Father Is Dead GREENWOOD, Aug. 6 Word has been received of the death of Samuel C. Salyers, 49, father of Mrs. Katherine Beck of Greenwood, who died Sunday at City Hospital In Indianapolis after Illness of a year. A native of French Lick, he had lived in Indianapolis 16 years.

He was a member of Moose Lodge 27. Funeral services were held at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning In Indianapolis, with the Rev. L. A. Hud-dleeton, pastor of the Calvary United Bretheran church, officiating.

Burial was at Abbeydale. iVV ii il' Lieut. Harry Harris. 20 stricken with infantile paralysis on a far Pacific Lsland Is carried from plane on arrival this week in San Francisco after hop from Honolulu. The army flew a Muliikin portable iron lung from the U.

S. to Kwajalcin Island in the Marshalls to save Harris. He was met at journey's end by his parents. Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Harris, of Brookville, N. Y. The lung was invented and is manufactured by William (Bill) Muliikin, formerly of this city, and nearly 500 were acquired for use during World War II by the army air forces. Patients have been flown approximately 75.000 air line miles in the lung without a fatality. NEA Telephcto.

Home Economics 4-H Club Project Winners Listed Girls Rated In Clothing, Canning, Handicraft Food Preparation, Baking And Room Improvement First winners In the 4-H home economics projects at the annual Johnson county 4-H and agricultural fair now in progress at the county fairgrounds were listed today by Mrs. Louise M. Craig, home demonstration agent. Mrs. William Park and Mrs.

Lyman McClain are superintendents of this division, and Mrs. Cecil Armstrong Law-son, of Greensburg, is the Judsr. Judging is being rione in clothing, canning, handicraft, food preparation, baking and room improvement, and the first winners follow: CLOTHING I Clark Frances Jordan, first: Donna Dougherty, Nanry Gray. Adda Katherine Kinnick, Margaret E. Marlin.

second; Donna Lou Rypma. third; Mary Jo Overstreet. fifth. Edinburg Helen Ransdell. first; Sandra Frerse.

second; Jane Millett, third; Marjorle Adair. Betty Lou Ennls. fourth; Janet Louise Smith. Marie Smith, fifth. Franklin Norma Stark, first; Judith Ann Stark.

Nancy McGinnls. second; Stephanie Dart. Loretta Kellams. Josephine Park. Isabel Smith.

Phyllis Wilkinson, third; Judy Ann Babcock, Delores Roberts, fourth; Patricia Lemons. Fran-res Willard. Beverly Tisdale. Bebe Wilson, firth. Greenwood Patty Milas.

Carolyn Pritchard, first; Patty Prichard. sec-end. Hopewell Betty Lou Ray, Leon a Mae Sievertson. second; Betty Frances Smith, third. Nineveh Evelyn Yoder.

Patsy Ann Richardson, third; Helen Richardson, fifth. Pleasant Francis Crafton. second: Patty Brann. third. Trafalgar Janls Davenport.

Janice Mitchell, first; Mary Ragsdale. second; Jane Duckett. Joyce Duck-ett. third: Lois Ashly. fourth.

Union Community Joan Waltz, first; Margaret Hardin, second. Union Township Patricia Boas. Mire Thompson. Shirley Sue Utter-back, first; Shirley Hommell. second; Janice Coffman.

Patty Jincks. Joy McClain. Betty Jean Brown, third. White River Jeannette Dotv. Joan Doty, Lucille Eaton.

Nancy Richardson. JulU Swart, first; Man- Helen Debrew. Bonnie Lou Jennings. Eva Tinkle. Phyllis Wise, second: Shirley Mackey.

third; Evelyn Carlyle. Margaret Carlyle. fifth. Whiteland-Lois Jones, first; Vel-va Ann Asher. Ooluva Davis, second.

Patricia Miles, third; Sandra J. Cobb, fourth. CLOTHING II Clark Barbara Ann Kinnick. first; Wilma Love, third; Sarah Overstreet. fourth.

Edinburg Marilyn Wertz, first: Beverly Boegaholts. third; Jean Ann Gallon and Alice Carol Walton, fourth; Anna Mae Miller, fifth. Frankin Patty Smith, fourth. Greenwood Charlene Isom. second.

Hopewell Nyla Jo Brown and Patty Lou Leser. third. Nineveh Lois Marie Richardson, fifth. Pleasant Marjorle Blythe. first; Betty Fisher and Joann Henry, second; Lois Mae DeRiter.

third. Trafalgar Phyllis Duckett and Elizabeth Ellett. third; Jane Duckett, fourth; Earlene Tracy, fifth. Union Norma Rund. first; Alma Mae Herring second; Judith Van-divier and Nancy Vandivier.

third. White River Marian Batman. Phyllis Kiphart and Nancy Richardson, first; Jacqueline Briggs. second; Kathryn Kelso, third; Janet Wise, fourth. Whiteland Susan Ann Cobb, third; Helen Harmon, fifth.

CLOTHING III Clark Louise Shlpp, fourth; Janet Weber. RobertntYoung, fifth. Edinburg Phyllis Wert, first; Nancy Middleton, second; Rosemary (Continued Fae Three.) Fair Program ttesiiay Judging of 4-H home economics club projects. Judging in women's department ecn class. Judgtnt of 4-H hogs and sheep.

Judging of open class hops and sheep. Judging of produce (poultry, rabbit and garden clubs, market tomatoes and entomology.) 7 pm Parade in front of grandstand 7 45 pm Western Horse Show, rpoivmrrd by the White River West. enr Saddle Club. wtnNf.sn.w Judging of 4-H Club calves, dairy and beef. Judging of cicn class dairy and Nef rattle.

I 10 am Girls dress revue (all may participate except those In first-) car clothing. 7 pm Parade in front of grandstand. 7:30 pm Track program, including thrre heats of harness horse lacing. Till RSHW 10 a District Hoist ein show. 7 Parade In front of grandstand.

7:30 pm Horse and mule-pull-it contest. Hoosier Senators, Representatives Come To Afterbury Will Join Army Officials At Luncheon And Tour Sponsored By Inter-City Action Committee To acquaint Indiana Congressmen with Camp Atterbury's facilities and status of a campaign bein? vagrd keep the camp as a permanent War Department installation, all Hoosier Senators and Representatives in Congress have been invited to luncheon meeting Friday in Indianapolis, to bp followed bv a tour of a bis army camp. The Congressmen, along with army officials, will be luncheon guests Friday noon In Lincoln Hotel. Indianapolis, of an inter-city committee and mayors or similar officials of Indianapolis. Franklin.

Columbus. Martinsville. Orernsburg. Hope. Shelbyvillc and Edinburg.

Tlie inter-clty committee Is composed of representatives from these cities and towns, all located in the proximity of the 50.000-acre army camp. Lawrence E. Reeves, of Columbus, chairman of the Intrr-rlty committee, which Is heading the "keep Atterbury'' campaign, said the luncheon would bp followed by a tour of Atterbury. At the close of the camp tour, the group will be guests at an officers club at Atter-burv. Arrangements have been made to take the group from Indianapolis to the camp by bus.

Mr. Rreves pointed out that th-inter-city group Is anxious that all Hioslcr Congressmen have lull knowledge of the advantages of Atterbury. He added that while the committee is seeking support for ictentton of the installation on a permanent basis, no commitment will be sought from any person attending the meeting. Atterbury Tnst-War Role Rather, he said, the tour and meeting are planned to give Con--z esstnen first-hand information on the role Atterbury can play In post-war military plans. Parts of Camp Atterbury are now on a stand-by basis, following closing of the separation center on July 31.

However. Wakeman General Hospital, post headquarters, service units, the reception center Tor new inductees, and the 7I8th Military Police battalion are still functioning at the camp. Information received by the Intercity action committee Indicates the War Department has not reached pny decision cm what camps, if any, ore to be converted from temporary Installations to permanent camp sites. Reports on Present Status A report on present status of Atterbury was received here by Mr. Reeves.

It was a letter from Rep. Earl Wilson of the Ninth district and quoted Col. Noah M. Brinson. of the legislative and liaison division of the War Department.

Colonel Brinson. speaking on behalf of the War Department In reply to a query from Mr. Wilson, stated: "Present plans contemplate the retention of this installation (Atterbury for use by the National Guard troops or for training purposes of organlred reserves. However, the future status of the camp (Continued Tage Three.) Firsl Winners Are Announced Today; Horse Show Tonight While River Western Saddle Club Sponsors Event; Parade Is Also On Tuesday's Program A rreord-bi raking number of cn-trtrs was trportcd tnlay for all classes ns the annual Johnson county 4-H and agricultural fair entered It scroiid at the county fairgrounds in Franklin. The heavy downpour rr rain Monti iv whiih turned sections of the grounds itto a f.til-rd tr d.imivn the success cT the program, and judging was progressing according to schedule.

Tout -J-t's feature attraction, barring further Inclement wrathcr. will be thr Wc-tcin Horse Show spon-joird bv thr Wht'r River Western Saddle Club S'tt. routi'v agricultural agrnt. todav nunouiucd the following entry list: head of hogs. 67 head or sheep, dairy rattle.

4J hrad rt beef rattlp. 3" rabbits. 17 Fen of ivMiltrv 5 1 chickens. In addition, thorp nrp 8i entries In the home economics open and approximately individual articles for rls to bp judged. Hip follow in rlasscs have already been Judged and the winners announced: no ru Spotted Poland China pilts James Premier White River, first; William Canary Franklin, second; Martha Canary (Franklin, third.

Spotted Poland China breeding I'tter cta-i James Dressier White River, first; William Canary (Franklin, second; Richard Dress-Irr (White River. third. Poland China breeding litter Donald Thompson (Pleasant, first; Joe Borer (Pleasant, second; Blllie Smith Pleasant third. Puree Jersey breed I litters In In Fisher (Pleasant, first; Hugh Dunn (Pleasant, second. Chester White breeding litter-Norman Mitchell (Needham.

first. "Duroc gilts Irvin Fisher (pleasant, first; Maurice Lewis Franklin, second; Tommy Lewis (Pleasant, third. Poland China gilts Donald Thompson (Pleasant, first; Richard Thompson (Pleasant, second: Joe P.oner Pleasant third. Hampshire gilts Frank Thomas (White River, first. Berkshire pllts LVnnld Ferguson (White Rtvrr.

first. Chester White gilts Norman Mtt-rhell (Needham first; Robert Mit-rhetl (Needham second. Matkrd Litter Spotted China Martha Canary (Franklin, first. Marked Poland China Billie Smith (Pleasant. first.

I Icht Weicht Barrow class David Vnndivirr (Union, first; Charles Dougherty (Pleasant, second; Martha Canary (Franklin, third. Heavy Weight Barrow class Joseph Dougherty (Pleasant, first; William Canary Franklin, second; Fnye E-tcb (Pleasant, third. Championship. Fat Hog Joseph Dougherty (Pleasant. The Star's Johnson County History Lesson FOR TODAY Cwmrillrd By The Chamber Of Commrc Readers who recall Interesting historical facts about Franklin and Johnson County are Invited to send their written contributions to The Star.

What really happened to the trmains of the young Indian brave who was accidentally killed while hunting deer by torch light near the Johnson-Shelby county line? A This young Wyandotte was nustaken for a deer and shot. His trmains were buried oil the banks cf Sugar Creek near the Second Mt. Pleasant Baptist church. It was suppled that the water r.dmnincd his burial place, letting his remains fall into the river. However, a physician Is said to have declared that he dug the skeleton up when he was a medical student and that it was In his possession at the time of his (the physicians death.

At last reports, the skeleton was cither at Columbus or Seymour. What school teacher taught In Johnson county for 50 winters? A Isaac Linton, a native of Wcllesburg. lr. hat a as at that tune Virginia, now West Virginia. Contributed hy L.

B. Richardson. A QUICK LOOK AT THE NEWS IF TTMIE DDAY By International News Service. The presentation here Wednesday night to the Johnson county sheriff's office by local beer dealers and tavern owners of a portable iron lung Is a combination story of a "local boy made good" and a major step In safety by county authorities. Manufacturer of the patented portable lung, which was completely developed for the army approximately 500 "being used during World War II by the army air corps is William J.

(Bill) Muliikin. formerly of Frankin and brother of Leroy Mulikin of this city. The W. J. Muliikin Company, of Washington, D.

manufacturers of the Muliikin Portable Iron Lung, also make emergency trucks, x-ray units and baby Incubators. Mr. Muliikin will flv here for the public presentation, to be held at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening in the court room of the Johnson county court house. All Polire At Demonstration Sheriff Russell W. Cochran said today that approximately 85 city, county, state and county auxiliary police will be present to receive training in operation of the lung.

He urges all to attend, "because the greatest value of the lung is obtained by the greatest number knowing where It Is available and how it Is operated. Mr Muliikin Invented the lun? about six years ago In Washington, D. C. A feature of the lung is that it is completely portable and because of this, it has more uses than just for infantile Paralysis. It can be used for all respiratory failures, including drownings, suffocation, electrocution, new born babies, uremic poisoning, shock, carbon dioxide poisoning, heart trouble, and other cases that require artificial respiration, as well as infantile paralysis.

Made of aluminum, it is light and compact, weighing only 90 pounds, and consists of a durable power unit. There are three sizes of chest shields which will accommodate a new-born baby up to a 300-pound person. It can be operated by electricity, a six-volt battery, and also by hand, and Is equipped with an oxygen attachment which automat ically supplpies oxygen as the patient breathes. The lung is used for both short and long periods of infantile paralysis. It is also beneficial In transporting patients by ambulance.

By giving artificial respiration with the Muliikin Lung the initial operation of the lung automatically applies the same pressures and vacuum with every stroke. By being mechanically operated, the patient automatically gets the same number of respirations each minute; therefore it has solved the age-old problem of giving the correct amount of pressure and the rhythm of breathing, the most important point in giving artificial respiration. Because of Mr. Mullikin's invention, hospitals, police and fire department rescue squads throughout the nation are replacing their outmoded resuscitation equipment. Donors Are Announced The lung will be kept at the Johnson county jail, and will be available to all on 24-hour call.

The following taverns and beer distributors of this county have made the lung available here FRANKLIN Brickey Short, Grill-Bar Restaurant, The Court Tavern, Snack Beer Restaurant. Neitzel package store, Stucker package store, The Franklin Pharmacy, American Legion Post No. 205. EDINBURG The Town Tavern. The Tasty Shop, Branigin's Tavern, Virgin Jones Tavern, Waltz Grocery, Ferguson Liquor Store, Smltha's Tavern, Roy Compton, wholesaler.

BARGERSVILLE Byron Surface. GREENWOOD James Law, Midway Tavern. The liing is always ready for Immediate use on river bank, in the home, hospital, ambulance or automobile. FORECAST INDIANA Clear tonight. Wednesday generally fair and warmer.

Extended Forecast For Indiana Temperatures will average three degrees above normal. Warm Wednesday and Thursday. Cooler Friday and warm again by Sunday. Precipitation will average one-fourth inch occuring as scattered thunder showers about Friday. Twins Register At Draft Board Twenty-three more Johnson county boys, including a set of twins, Donald and David Ramey, reached the age of J8 during month of July and registered with the local selective service board.

The names announced by George Hunter, selective service board secretary here, include Emory E. Wayne Blake, Russell Denzil Ityncrsnn, Paul Leroy Shepherd, John Wesley Moore, Don David Smith, Leonard Eugene Smith, Lloyd Robert Mnrdis, Lewis McClel-lan Stephens, Charles Edward Frost. John Daniel Tl arp, Martin Leroy Julian, Phillip Chenoweth Hold-croft, Frank Kelso Martin, Gerald Wayne Robbins, David Melvin Ramey, Donald Mahlon Ramey. Arthur Eugene Smith, Floyd Glenn Wallers, James Hindricks Black, Maur-lre Dale Burton, John Daniel Hendricks, James Curtis Libka. Found Unconscious, Woman Succumbs Mrs.

Herbert Wicse Formerly Of Edinburg EDINBURG. Aug. 6 Mrs. Herbert Wiese, 1601 Asbury street. Indianapolis, passed away at City Hospital at 2 o'clock this morning.

Mrs. Wiese is the former Miss Mabel Chew, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Phillips, of Edinburg. She was born in Edinburg and attended the local schools.

Immediate cause of her death has not been determined. She had not been in good health for several years, but there was no current cause for alarm. She was discovered unconscious in their bedroom when Mr. Wiese returned from work Sunday morning, and was rushed to City Hospital. Ed Phillips, of Edinburg, furnished a blood transfusion for her Sunday.

Stirvivors Include the husband and parents; also a half-brother, Edward Phillips, of Edinburg; and two sisters, Mrs. Jean Ramage, of Princeton. and Mrs. John French, of Edinburg. While it is thought burial may be made in Rest Haven cemetery, no definite funeral arrangements have been announced as yet.

Assault, Battery Charge Is Filed Edwond J. Stephens, who was arrested by state police thi3 week on a warrant and is being held at the Shelby county jail, was charged with assault and battery on an affidavit filed against him today in circuit court. The affidavit, signed by Cassle Stephens, charges that on July 28 the defendant allegedly struck and beat her in a rude, insolent and angry manner. Hospital Board Passes OnBids Lets $27,175.84 For Various Equipment Bids totalling $27,175.84 were let b.v the Johnson County Memorial Hospital board at a meeting Monday night for hospital equipment. The following bids were accepted by the board members: General Electric X-Ray, of Chicago: complete x-ray for portable x-ray for $1,800.

American Sterilizer Company, of Chicago: sterilization equipment for $8,468.94. Akron Supply Company, of Indianapolis: Scanlon Morris surgical equipment for $2,269. American Hospital Supply, of Chicago: surgical equipment for V. Mueller and Company, of Chicago: recessed Instrument cabinet for surgery for $790. Keesling Electric Sales and Service, of Franklin: refrigerators for $1,109.50.

John B. Carson-McCray Refrigerator Company: walk-In refrigerators for $2,100. Bids tabled for further study were those for kitchen equipment submitted by the Illinois Range Com-pank of Mt. Pleasant, 111., and March Colvin Company of Indiana. Heir ens Confesses Degnan Murder CHICAGO, A113.

6 (INR) COllege-boy murder suspect, William Heir-ens, today confessed that he had kidnapped and killed six-year-old Suzanne Degnan last January 7, cut her body to pieces and then stuffed the parts into sewers. But he indicated in his story to State's Attorney William Tuohy that he was sleep-walking or In a trance when the cold-blooded murder of the child occurred. Saddle and Bridle Reported Stolen An English saddle. English bridle and a western bridle with sterling filver trim belonging to Mrs. Clair Bogard were stole from the tack box at the barn of the Franklin Saddle and Polo Club in the fairground sometime Monday.

The theft was discovered by Mrs. Bogard. Monday afternoon, when she went to the barn with friends to ride. A new western saddle which was also In the box had teen overlooked by the thieves who had broken the lock. State Patrolman Joe Cisco was at the fairgrounds at the time and was called to investigate.

He radioed State Detective Raymond Boll at Indianapolis to come to Franklin to investigate. Sheriff Russell Cochran was also called. BYRNES BERATES MOLOTOV PARIS. Secretary of State Byrnes charges at Paris peace conference that Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov has tried to restrict the right to make peace to the smallest number of powers possible. ITALIAN PEASANTS KILLED PALERMO, Italy.

One hundred Italian peasants reported killed or wounded in battle over harvesting of grain. SNIPERS FIRE AT MARINES SHANGHAI. Chinese snipers fire on truck load of marines at Tientsin, but no casualties are reported. REINFORCE BRITISH TROOPS JERUSALEM. Reinforce British troops at Haifa to halt landing of 2,250 refugees from five small vessels.

SUMMON CABINET MEETING LONDON. Summon special meeting of British cabinet to review Palestine situation. FREIGHTER NEARS PORT LONDON. Battered freighter American Farmer nears British port of Falmouth with an American salvage crew in command. ALOOF ABOUT PRIMARY INDEPENDENCE, Mo.

President Truman maintains an aloof attitude toward Missouri STILL UNABLE TO TESTIFY WASHINGTON. Personal physician to Rep. May, chairman of the House Military Affairs committee, says it would endanger May's life to testify before Mead committee at present. County Woman Asks Divorce Mrs. Jean Whltehurst named Ransford Whitehurst the defendant In a divorce action filed in circuit court today in which she asked for restoration of her maiden name of Jean Finch.

The couple was married April 30. 1941 and separated in September 1944. Attorneys for the plaintiff are Branisin and Branigln. TO INCREASE SHIRT SUPPLY WASHINGTON. O.P.A.

action boosting the price of cotton textiles 16 per cent expected to increase supply of men's shirts in retail stores..