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13 noon 16 Bl' FULTON OVRSLER Th Greatest Story Ever Told 2 Chapter IV Wonderful Stranger BITTER Sorry, it's due to drop to two Weather Mbd on Pare 13 FRIDAY TEMPERATURES "o)(nl ojU All In Cli 1 II 1 At the close of the day's work Joseph sat in the back of his shop and emptied a palmful of coins from a crock taken down from a tall shelf. Ever since he had first seen Mary he had saved every mite against his wedding day, which would not be long. "Almost enough for everything," he congratulated himself. "And my wife won't have to skimp and scrape. Tonight," he resolved, "I will tell the family that we do not have to wait any more." Attlee Shorn of Power in Narrow Vote Victory Verdict Reached in 90 Minutes Juror Gtes Loophole in Reuther Case BY KENNETH McCORMICK Free Press Staff Writer Carl E.

Bolton, accused of assault with intent to murder UAW (CIO) President Walter P. Reuther, was found innocent by a Recorder's Court Jury. The jury of eight women and four men deliberated 90 minutes. Bolton will be returned to Marquette Prison to serve a 10 to 15-year sentence for burglary. 50 Persons Evacuated After Blasts Explosions Injure 13 in Grand Rapids BY BURDETTE ASHLEY GRAND RAPIDS (JP) Leaking gas blitzed a business-residential neighborhood here Friday with explosions that injured eleven persons, none senousiv.

Mercury Expected to Plunge to 2 Coal Shortage Continues to Grow The coldest weather of the winter was roaring in on Michigan. The frigid blast of air sweeping in from Canada heaped new trouble on frantic state authorities trying to steer cities and towns through the coal pinch. In Battle Creek, coal dealers were releasing driblets to householders who lined up with baskets, brgs and boxes. MOST MAJOR cities seized control of the meager remaining stockpiles of coal. Schools continued closing throughout the State.

Olivet College shut down. Flint, among the hardest hit, closed five more schools. One-quarter of the city's pupils were on a holiday. Three schools were closed in Jackson, and recreation establish- Right Verdict for Her Two other persons had been! But Joseph, with all his fellow injured severely in a blast in the (townsmen, felt that the people of same neighborhood Thursday' Jerusalem were unnatural and nignt. The blasts forced the evacuation of 50 persons from an area a half block long.

Six stores were closed. EMERGENCY CREWS of the Michigan Consolidated Gas Co. found the leak late Friday. It came from a crack in a feeder pipe leading to a house that was shaken by an explosion on Grand-ville Friday. Gas still permeated the ground, however, and seeped into basements.

As a precaution, those living in the half-block area were told to find other quarters for the night. The climactic blast leveled a grocery-bakery store. THERE WAS A dull thud, as if the store had been hit by a bomb, The roof of the one-story frame structure flew up and then settled Picrure on Back Page iff Coal Company Turns to Gas GRAND RAPIDS (JP) Even the coal dealers are hard pressed to keep warm. The A. Himes Coal Co.

completed installation of a gas conversion heater in its offices here. Said a company officials "It's too bad but after 80 years in business we have to turn on the gas because of the coal shortage." ments were asked to cut operations to a half-time basis. Lansing started a full-scale, wartime brownout. DETROIT'S PLIGHT was "getting worse by the hour," Fuel Administrator Daniel J. Ryan said.

Vl ov- naro 1 1 1 a lira r- -Vi -Ji ilt1 back neatly on the rubble of of the family. to dive to "ffi Liberals A BIB HUG FOR CARL BOLTON AFTER HIS ACQUITTAL Stella Sartori breaks through police to greet fiance IT WAS good to step abroad after the long day's work. Now and then the carpenter was saluted by a customer a farmer, a shepherd, a blacksmith and he relished every greeting with a sense of peaceful security. Oh yes, he knew now that in Jerusalem sophisticates looked down on the countrified Nazar-enes, yokels with a ridiculous northern accent. A favorite jest on the Jerusalem street was the question: "Can anything good come out of Nazar- Pth? overcivilized.

AN YWAY, HE was proud of his home town and expected to be very happy there with Mary and chil- dren and work What more could any man ask? Let Samuel have his Jerusalem and revolutions too. Just ahead of him was a lane, and at its turning was the house of Joachim and Anna, white dome ghostlike in the dusk. At one side of it ran a staircase that led the roof, and looking up there Joseph saw Mary. She had a lantern in her hand and she was bending over, col- lecting dates and figs that had jbeen spread out to dry in the sun- Knowing his footsteps, she straightened up and waved nana, THEN JOSEPH passed into the house with the freedom of one who feels himself already a mem- joacnim strode lorwara, me two men bowed ceremoniously, and the younger man kissed the father's beard. Joseph seated himself beside the older man and plunged at once into his business.

He had saved his money, he had im proved the living quarters behind the house, he was ready to buy a goat an" hens and a rooster; he wanted his wife. Why should there be any delay "Who makes delays?" demanded Joachim. The carpenter glanced uneasily at Anna. "NO, JOSEPH," said Mary's mother, looking over her shoulder as she patted the dough. "I will nnt ctnH ir.

vnnr i now that you love Mary'and that cho lni-oo 171, 1 ic sense in waiting. Have you fixed a date your mind?" "I want to marry her yesterday," jested Joseph, and they all laughed. "Birt no, I have not fixed any date. I want to talk with Mary after supper tonight. I would like it better that way." Later, in the damp darkness of the Nazareth road, Joseph and Turn to Page 9, Column 4 2 Sentenced for Jail Break Two Federal prisoners who escaped Sept.

10 from Milan Prison were sentenced to additional three-year terms Friday by Federal Judge Arthur A. Koscinski. The men were Donald E. King, 28, an Army prisoner, and Thomas J. Gill, 22, of Van Dyke, who was jailed for theft from interstate shipment.

Country Club Sues to Stop Rain NEW YORK (JP) A suit aimed at restraining New York City from rain-making experiments was launched. The action was filed by the three owners of the Nevele Country Club at Ellenville, N. near New York. They complained that crops, golf greens and tennis courts could be washed out. AND THEY'RE STILL of the winter.

Householders with less than a day's supply of coal are getting Contempt trial of UMW scheduled for Monday. Page 5. fuel from homeowners who have stocks left over after converting to gas, Ryan said. "DEALERS ARE helping out in i sume oi uie iiiusi nesperaie sf id' "but the vif "mill. British Election Gives Hope to Republicans Administration Sees Trouble in England's Clouded Course WASHINGTON Republicans tabbed the Conservative resurgence in the British elections as signs of a world trend that may help the Republican Party regain control of Congress ii 1 i iL.i'ana at Jn.

id uownint? prime. Laborites Barely Win Commons British Crisis May Bring New Election LONDON (U.R) The Labor Party won a hairbreadth majority in the new House of Commons in a photo-finish election that plunged Britain into a political crisis. So close was the race that the Labor Government was left impotent. Its great new schemes for further nationalization of industry were crushed. A new general election was expected after a few months of political turmoil.

WITH ONLY six districts unaccounted or, Labor held 314 seats jusj one more than a bare majority in the 625-seat Commons. To push through controversial measures, the Laborites needed a majority of 40 to 50 seats. The returns showed that 294 seats wont to the Conservatives, eight to the Liberals, two to the Irish Nationalists and one to the speaker of the House, who does not vote. The Conservatives had gained one, the Communists two and others six. In the popular vote, which set a record.

Labor had 13,157,708 less than the combined Conservative-Liberal vote of 14,992,247 on the basis ofreturns from 618 districts. FLABBERGASTED Labor leaders called an emergency meeting of the Cabinet for Saturday. Friday, they held gloomy con- i sultations at party headquarters Minister Clement R. Attlee's offi- In these talks, it was reported, the Labor chieftains agreed that: 1 The Labor Government will continue in office for the present. 2 Parliament will meet as scheduled March 1.

King George will open it formally March 6 by outlining Labor's legislative program a program which must now be shorn of socialistic adornments. 3 The Government for the present will concentrate on getting essential legislation through Commons, notably the budget for the fiscal year starting April 1. THE LABOR Party's setback continued a trend away from the left that has run through other British Commonwealth nations in the last year. In November, New Zealand ousted a Labor government. Australia followed suit the next month.

Thursday's election in Britain wiped out the top-heavy major-Turn to Page 5, Column 4 Divested CIUDAD TRUJILLO, Dominican Republic (JP) President Rafael L. Trujillo signed a bill revoking extraordinary powers to declare war which Congress had granted him Dec. 26. 72 Years makes a happy marriage? I've been happy with Lois because she laughed. A laugh is a little thing.

"But she laughed when we worked the farm together, and it was hard going. When our old house burned, she said it wasn't the end of the world. You get a feeling of real security if your girl can come up smiling for you." He wanted his wife to talk. He listened as though he'd never been bored with her. The couple has two children, Jay, 69, and Sarah Brodebeck, 67.

There are four grandchildren, one Turn-to Page 8, Column 2 THE ASSAULT trial lasted 22 days. After the jury was released by Judge O. Z. Ide, Reginald O. Bennett, of 18919 Santa Barbara, the foreman, explained the verdict.

"There was a large loophole in the State's case," he said. He admitted, however, that if the jury had been permitted to deliberate on whether Bolton was an accessory rather than a principal in the shooting the result might have been different. JUDGE IDE had instructed the jury that they must find Bolton either guilty of the actual assault or find him innocent. When he heard the verdict, tears spuang into Bolton's eyes. As he was led handcuffed from the courtroom, his girl friend, Stella (Ricci) Sartori, 35, ran to him and threw her arms around him.

"I was misused by the police and had no opportunity to defend myself," Bolton said. "Now that this is out of the way, I'm looking forward to an appeal on the burglary charge. THE VERDICT was no surprise to trial observers. Assistant Prosecutor Joseph G. Rashid had never been able to place Bolton at the scene of the crime.

He had argued, however, that Bolton had a motive. He declared that Bolton had been in a position to shoot Reuther. Bolton, a former minor UAW official and holder of a long police record, was accused of the crime shortly after Reuther was shot April 20, 1948. The State's chief witnesses were John Koladziewski, 26, and John. Pantella.

The pair testified that Bolton offered them $15,000 to "rub out" the UAW president. THEY ALSO said Bolton took two shotguns and a quantity of shells from Koladziewski's apartment the night before Reuther was maimed by a shotgun blast. Joseph W. Louisell, defense attorney, attacked this testimony, insinuating that the accusers had made a deal with police and prosecution officials. He hinted that the pair might be offered suspended sentences on a burglary charge in return for their testimony.

Rashid declared that the State had knocked down Bolton's alibi that he had been in a W. Grand Blvd. bowling alley at the time of the assault. He said he did not dispute Bolton's testimony that he was in a W. Lafayette restaurant at 10:10 or 10:15 p.

m. some 25 minutes after Reuther was shot. He argued that Bolton could have fled Reuther's home at 20101 Appoline and driven to the restaurant in the 25 minutes that elapsed. Truman Raises Legation Status WASHINGTON (JP) President Truman raised the American legation in Ireland to the status of an embassy. He nominated Gearge A.

Garrett, the present minister, to be ambassador. Would You Ban Boxing? If YOU were "czar" of sports how would you run things Would you order boxing banned? Put mufflers on speed skaters Put an age limit on football players? Whatever your feelings, now's the time to sound off. You may even win a cash award for telling us in the "If I Were Czar of Sports' letter contest. Read all the rules in the MAGAZINE of SUNDAY'S FREE PRESS collapsed walls The store went up about 20 minutes after a lesser explosion shook the adjoining home of Roelof Lanting, 61. Lanting and a gas company worker, Mike Longo, were in the basement at the time looking for a leak.

Both were injured. WHEN" THE STORE went up, Richard Keech, 36, a safety instructor for the gas company, and his assistant, Daniel Smith, 47, were in the basement trying to find the source of the escaping gas. Keech felt the pressure increasing and shouted to Smith, "Fall down on the floor!" They later were pulled out of the 1 Seven others were hospitalized with injuries, none believed to be serious. Windows in stores and houses on both sides of the street within 200 feet of the store were shattered. A DUPLEX house next to Lant-Ing's home was damaged badly in a blast followed by fire Thursday night.

Mrs. Etta M. Hansen, 76, and her grandson, Robert Van Kampen, 14, suffered severe burns. Neither of the explosions Friday was accompanied by fire. Father Celebrates 37, 38 and 39 LAMESA, Tex.

(JP) Edgar Masson Torres, 71, native of Spain, became a father for the 37th, 38th and 39th times. His seventh wife gave birth to triplets. Thirty-six of the children are living. Other Stones of Major Interest on Inside Pages Potatoes Keep Price Prop. Page 2 James Confesses Killing Father.

Page 3 GM Cuts Wages, and Prices. Page 13 Amusements 8 Guest Horoscope IQ Test Jr. Journal Beauty Bingay Bridge Chatterbox Childs Churches 10 6 22 10 6 15 Mery-Go-R'd 6 Racing 17 Radio 23 Ruark 24 Sports 16-17 Star Gazing 8 Theaters 19 Town Crier 24 Wilson 22 Women's 10-11 Classified 19-21 Comics 22-23 Crosby 22 Crossword 24 Editorials 6 Financial 18 TO CALL THE FREE PRESS: WOODWARD 2-8900 For Want Ads Call WOODWARD 2-9400 I iiVifiiitr-iir mriiiiTn'riKinr-iTm'rr'jiiiTftir- Free Press Photo by Tom Venaleck in November. Democrats in Congress discounted the American effect of the elections. A number of Administration officials indicated they were disappointed that the election had no clear-cut, conclusive result.

THEIR ATTITUDE was that a government with such an uncertain base of support in Parliament may find it difficult to take firm and vigorous action on international issues which will be coming up for settlement. But the return of the Conservatives to a strong minority position in England promised to curb some Congressional grumbling over American aid to a socialist government. Senator Taft, of Ohio, chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee, said he thinks the British vote combined with victories in Australia and New Zealand, "indicate there is a worldwide trend which no doubt will be reflected in our voting in November." Most of the British press said that the election results mean the nation wants a check put to more socialism. Many took the line that Prime Minister Clement Attlee's new government would only be a "caretaker ministry" until the time comes for a fresh test at the polls. THE INFLUENTIAL Manchester Guardian said "the most sensible course is for Mr.

Attlee's Government to continue, put through an agreed budget (which could be on stiff lines since all could accept this in an emergency) and after a decent interval go to the country again." The Labor Party's official organ, the Daily Herald, hinted at a new election soon. "The election battle," it said, "marks not the end of our exertions but a new beginning. The task of informing public opinion about our policies must be pressed forward with the utmost vigor so that when the next test comes we can gain a substantial majority." Boy Saves Used-fo-Be Sweetheart A 13-year-old Free Press carrier, recently graduated from tenderfoot Boy Scout ranks, saved his "used-to-be sweetheart" who broke through the ice of Fox Creek at Canal and Alter. "I saw her arms waving above the said Richard Benson, who lives in a trailer camp at 14630 Riverside. "I spread my feet wide, leaned close to the hole in the ice and pulled her out.

Richard was credited with saving the life of 11-year-old Paula French, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Moore, of the same trailer camp. THE CHILDREN were on their way home from Guy ton Schooi with playmates when they took the shortcut across the ice instead of going to the Riverside Bridge. Richard, who has carried a Free Press route for three years, said he was on the ice when Paula and another girl approached the canal bank.

He said he went back to help the girls down the bank but Paula jumped down, breaking through at the canal edge. The other girl held onto a post at the edge. "I THOUGHT I was going to break through with her," said Richard. "In the Boy Scouts, we're taught to lie down flat and use a hockey stick or board, but there wasn't any handy. "But I pulled her out, walked around to see if the ice was safe and brought them across the ice.

"She's a pretty good little girl yes, she used to be my sweetheart, but I've got another girl now." Richard said he told his mother, Mrs. Esther Benson, who confirmed the deed with Paula's mother. He received thanks and praise all around. Valenti Re-Elected by Local 900 Art Valenti, leader of a right-wing slate, was re-elected president of Local 900 UAW (CIO) in the annual spring election. All but one incumbent was returned maaH' Ja kii; i uL.i.niiMint, uiawn MEDAL AWARDED Detroit Hero Snowbound; Wife Fills In A truck driver who saved a baby from death was unable to accept a medal for heroism Friday night.

He was stuck in the snow. But ceremonies went on just the same for Blake Frey, 24, of 21908 Dequindre. RAINBOW Division veterans presented the Medal of Valor to Frey's wife, Dolores, in the Hotel Book-Cadillac. The organization had named Frev the most heroic Detroiter in 1949. Shortly before the ceremony, Frey sent word he couldn't make it.

He was busy digging his truck out of a drift near Milwaukee, Wis. Last June 20, Frey caught a two-year-old child, Michael Patrician, after he tumbled from a fifth-story hotel window at Park and Temple. Michael attended the award rites. Frey and he are great pals. IN LOVE There were featherbeds and crazy quilts and the good smell of apple pie.

The old man's shirtsleeves were rolled, and he wqre suspenders. He puffed his pipe, and thought a bit. "You I don't think there's ever been a day I've been sorry I courted Lois," he said. "I courted her for three years, and I used to walk two miles from where I hitched my horse and buggy to get to her place. The road wasn't cut through." THE OLD MAN was hard of hearing.

"What's that?" he said. "What Rail Strike Postponed Free Press-Chicago Tribune Wire CHICAGO A countrywide strike scheduled by the Brotherhood of- Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors for 6 a.m. Monday waa, postponed indefinitely. The unions deferred the walkout after President Truman had appointed an emergency fact-finding board to investigate the unions' dispute with railroads over wage and hour demands. Appointment of the board heads off the strike for 60 days or more.

Vatican Denies Pope Is Ailing VATICAN CITY (P) Pope Pius increased the number of his audiences as his health continued to show improvement. The Pope was reported to have recovered fully from a recent attack of influenza. The office of secretary of state denied as "absolutely without foundation" a radio broadcast that the Pontiff is suffering from arterial hardening in his left leg. Rights Bill Beaten RICHMOND, Va. (U.R) A Virginia House committee killed a civil rights bill which would have ended racial segregation on com mon carriers.

WHO'S THE BOSS? You are, if you own your own business. In today's "Business Opportunities," No. 94, in the Free Press Classified Section, you may easily find that very business. For Want Ad Service Dial WO 2-9400 Ithaca Couple Married BY MARY HARRINGTON Free Pres. Staff Writer ITHACA "She's so pretty.

She's always veen this way." Seventy-two years married a record for the state and possibly for the country. And the old man sitting before the fireplace looked at his wife Lois, 89 now, but with young eyes and a smile for him. "I'm 91," Wilson Brodebeck said, and I've been married since I was 19. Sunday is the anniversary, and we'll have an open house." THE WHITE frame house on the 400-acre farm six miles east of Ithaca, was clean and warm..