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cats Win in Rose Bowl, 20-14--Details of Bowl Games in Sport Section 3IETRO FINAL HIGHLIGHTS OF "48 The 'Editor's Notebook Comments on Top Events of Year. Page 4, Section CLOUDY No snow, but some skating SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 1949 On Guard for Over a Century 88 Pages Vol. 118 No. 213 Fifteen Cents es Bid far Harmony with GOP nrvzrpra ew Chief Executive and First Family 2,000 Defy Cold at Inauguration 2 Other Democrats, 3 Republicans Also Sivorn In as Stale Officials BY HUB M. GEORGE Free Tress Political Writer LANSING Youthful G.

Mennen Williams, Grosse Pointe attorney and New Deal liberal, took up his responsibilities as Michigan's 37th Governor in a colorful inaugural. Nearly 2,000 gathered in the chilly wind at the east steps of the Capitol Saturday to cheer as the oath was administered by Chief Justice Edward M. Sharpe. The 38-year-ola Democrat who will head the Government for the -mr-w-r-r -m Vv Sf 1 r- A mi i nn i i.nn-ii.i r- -r i n- if. nl GOV.

WILLIAMS TAKES OATH FROM CHIEF JUSTICE EDWARD M. SHARPE, THEN POSES WITH Chief Executive's wife and children, Nancy, Wendy and Gery, shared spotlight nn New liar's TraffieKills 15 in State City Death Toll for 1948 Rises to 203 Three Detroiters were killed in traffic accidents in the first day of 1949 and two others died in. the closing hours of 1948. Ten deaths in outstate Michigan raised the New. Year's toll to 15.

FIRST DETROIT fatality of the year was Osie Davis, 30, of 15823 Twelfth. He died at 1:20 a. m. in a three-car crash at Mt. Elliott and Nevada.

He was driving on Mt: Elliott when his car collided with one driven on Nevada by Charles Byrne, 30, of 20514 Waitham. The impact threw Davis' ear into the path of one driven by Wal ter Stempien, 22, of 13100 Bloom. A passenger 'n Stempien's car, Mitchell Zyszkiewicz, 23. of 5123 Sobieski, was treated at Receiving Hospital for facial BYRNE WAS held for investigation of manslaughter. At 8 a.

m. Grant Regan, 24, of 11351 N. Martindale, was killed when his car rammed a railroad signal in the middle of Davison at Greenlawn. He was alone. Ralph S.

Sharpe, 26, of 8200 Ep- worth, was held for investigation of negligent homicide Saturday night when the auto he was driv ing-figured in a collision which cost the life of Bruce Oliver, 25, of 12756 Cornell. Witnesses said that Sharpe drove into an auto driven by Oliver as the latter was making a left turn onto Burnette from Joy. Friday night's victims were both pedestrians. Albert Rog, 47, of 27187 W. Outer Drive, Ecorse, was killed when struck at Michigan and Og-den by a truck driven by James Bauer, of 2154 Bewick.

BAUER TOLD police Rog stepped into the path of his truck. An unidentified woman was killed while crossing Gratiot at McDougall when struck by a car driven by Roy W. Rogen-sues, of 4770 Belvidere. Rogensues was released by the prosecutor's office. The deaths raised the Detroit traffic toll for 1948 to 205, as Turn to Page 2, Column 8 Korean Republic GetsU.S.

Recognition Action Applies to Southern Area; Democrats Chart U.S. Course Midweek in Capital to Bring Action BY PAUL K. LEACH Chief of Our Washington Bureau WASHINGTON Within a few days business, industry, labor, farmers and the rest of us will begin to find out what to expect of the new Democratic National Government. That goes, too, for foreign countries on the receiving end of the dollar production line. The 81st Congress, both houses of which the voters made Democratic, comes into existence Monday noon.

By Wednesday it will be organized to the extent of election of leaders by both parties. WEDNESDAY Mr. Truman delivers his State of the Union message. A couple of days later he will send his second important message a report on the economic condition of ihe country. It also will forecast what can be expected in 1949 in the way of continued high national income, employment and business boom.

A Ihird message, to come the following week, will give Con-gress the President's budget for the last six months of the present fiscal year, and the 12 months beginning July 1. That will tt-11 what lie wants to spend ano how he thinks the xnoney shall be raised from the taxpayers. The President's three messages sre not expected to contain many surprises, for he must wrap up in them the Democratic Party platform and his own campaign promises. They will outline what he wants Congress to do. AS THE committees of the two houses take form in the second week and begin hearings on bills introduced to back up the President's messages, the country 'will start to see how the new Congress feels about them.

Later, actual debate and the enactment of legislation will tell the real story. Even a Democratic congress can disagree at times with a Democratic president, as Mr. Truman learned before the Republican 80th Congress came in two years ago. HERE ARE the highlights of the Truman election promissory note to come before the 81st Congress: LABOR Repeal of the Taft-Hartley Law and re-enactment of the Wagner Act, with amendments Turn to Page 4, Column 5 Couple Drown as Grip Fails Special to the Free Press MUSKEGON Two persons drowned when their motorized sled broke through thin ice on Mona Lake south of Muskegon Heights. Sheriff's deputies recovered the bodies of Ferdinand Ochs, 19, and Mrs.

Grace Kuiper, 26, both of Mona Lake. Witnesses said that the couple clung to an icy ledge 20 minutes before they drowned. Truman on Cruise WASHINGTON (U.R) President Truman left the capital Saturday for a holiday cruise on the Potomac River aboard the presidential yacht Williamsburg. Fire Routs 1,000 RANGOON, Burma (JF) More than 1,000 poor persons were made homeless when fire flashed through 100 thatched bamboo tenement houses here. Governor's Wife Meets ihe Press Michigan has a new Governor and a new "First Lady," too.

She's charming. an "introduction," read "Meet Mrs. Williams," a personality study by Women's Editor Laurena Pringle, who sat in on the inauguration. It's in Monday's Free Press Democratic Rebels Ignore Franco Call Committee Croup Meets and Sets State Convention for Feb. 5 i From Our Lansing Bureau LANSING Right tinder the nose of Gov.

Williams on the day of triumph, the Democratic State Committee split wide open on party leadership. What participants claim was a majority of the Committee met at the call of Peter V. Healy, secretary, and set the spring state convention for Feb. 5 in Grand Rapids. UN Commission Promised Aid WASHINGTON U.R The United States Saturday granted full and formal diplomatic recognition to the Republic of Korea.

The White House announced the action. 'The statement said that this country decided to extend full recognition to Korea after the United Nations General Assembly last month recognized the South Korean Government as the only legal government in all Korea. UNITED STATES recognition applies only to South Korea, where Free Press Photos FAMILY district convention for 8 p. m. Jan.

28. They named Richard P. Roest, of Grand Rapids, as chairman of the convention Arrangements Committee. Healy presided over Saturday's session. Mrs.

Hazel Ely, of Union City, acted as secretary. Dress Fire Burns Girl, 8 Eight-year-old Carol Berk, of 16526 Woodingham, suffeied third degree burns of the legs when she accidentally fired her dress with a match. Her father, Maurice, put out the flames by rolling Carol in a blanket. She was reported in serious condition at ML Carmel Mercy HospitaL next two years, shared the spot- light with two other Democrats and three Republicans. WILLIAMS acknowledged that the election of the Republican associates and a Republican Legislature meant divided responsibility.

In his inaugural address he pleaded for bipartisan unity. The new Governor, who started the day with a special communion at St. Paul's Episcopal Church here at 7 a. ro pleaded for following the Golden Rule precepts of Jesus of Nazareth. "Our system requires that parti sans be broad-minded enough to Picture Highlights of Inaugural, P.

14 forget partisanship after an election in all matters affecting the public welfare," he declared. In receiving the State flag "Tuebor" Shall from Kim Sigler, retiring executive, Williams said he was eager to make it the proudest In the Union. Ceremony and pomp rivaled the most elaborate inaugurals of the past. The bare-headed Williams, wearing a black morning coat, gray vest and striied gray trousers and velvet-coliared black topcoat, rivaled the sartorial perfection of Sigler. Wili'ams wore the traditional bow tie.

SIGLER, TOO, wore a black topcoat with velvet collar and a broad-brimmed gray fedora. Behind Williams was his wife, Nancy, the State's new First Lady, and their three children, mischievous Gery, Nancy, 5, and Wendy, 2. The circling squadrons of National Guard planes and the salute fired by the 119th Artillery seemed to interest the children more than the solemn oaths did. The lusty salute turned out to be only 17 instead of 19 guns when two failed to fire. The concussion, however, was sufficient to break, a large window in the northeast wing of the Capitol.

Mrs. Williams was uitroduced and gave a hearty New Year's greeting to the crowd. NEAR BY WERE Mrs. Henry T. Williams, of Grosse Pointe, the Governor's mother, and two brothers.

Flanking him on the platform were party notables, the clergy. Supreme Court justices and other State officers. Labor leaders who helped elect Williams also were presenL They Turn to Page 2, Column 5 did Boots' tail. Then the neighbors came in answer to Boots caterwauL They pushed and pulled, but the only thing that moved was the tide, which began to creep up toward Boots' neck. Then the fire engines earner with a crowbar and jar of vaseline.

The crow bar lifted off the catch basin cover and plenty of vaseline on Boots head allowed it to slide back through the opening. Boots was reported doing nicely after licking the vaseline off his fur and the warm milk off the platter. I I it xjjLxaina Lists State's Chief Needs Asks All to Forget Partisanship rom Our Lansing Bureau LANSING Michigan's new Governor cited the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth in outlining the aspirations of his administration. In his inaugural address Gov. Williams said Jesus "enjoined all men to have a care for one another, not only in matters of thtt spirit but in the production and distribution of the necessary goods of this world." HE SAID THE chief needs of the state are more housing, particularly for veterans, increased pensions for the aged, better schooling, racial equalty, improved roads, conservation of water resources, promotion of Michigan farm products and better labor legislation.

"None of these problems is Insoluble," Williams said. Then he took cognizance of the fact that he will face a Republican Legislature and three Republicans in his own Cabinet. HE SAID: "Our democratic system reouires that partisans be broad-minded enough to "forget partisanship. after the election, in all matters affecting the public welfare. "This principle applies with special force in our present circum stances.

The people of Michigan have not chosen to give their trust completely into the hands of any one part They have elected a bipartisan administration! "The meaning of the people's decision is plain. They believe that we whom they have elected possess the moral strength to subordinate partisan interests to the common good. "The people expect that all of their officials will co-operate in the public interest. "I believe the people are righL that we can. regardless of party differences, worK together for good government.

I pledge you to do my part to carry out this most unmistakable mandate we have been given. "THE TEOPLE of Michigan have a right to expect this type of co-operation. Bui there exists no right without a corresponding duty. To the people of Michigan I say: You have a duty to us, your elected leaders, and to yourselves. "It is your duty to continue, without relaxation, the high interest you have shown in the affairs of your state.

"Whatever success your Legislature and 3'our Executive may achieve in your behalf during the coming two years will depend, finally, upon Kino; Well Enough to Go to Country LONDON (U.R) Buckingham Palace announced that King George VI will go to his country residence at Sandringham next Saturday. This indicates that he is making satisfactory progress toward recovery from the leg ailment which has recently limited his activities. The announcement said Queen Elizabeth would accompany the King and that Prince Philip, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose and infant Prince Charles would join them. the republic has been estaonsnea. North Korea is controlled by 1 de Other Stories of Major Interest on Inside Pages I 1 Lastem lOOtlS egm I.S.

Held Sivarming tcith Reds. Page 3 Detroit Leaders Doubt '49 Recession. Page 15 Jan. 15 Tax Deadline for Some. Page 19 Sec.

SECTION A Amuse'ts 12-13 Financial 15 Travel 7 R'l Estate 10-11 SECTION Town Crier 1 Books 7 Bridge 7 Crossword 8 Edit's Noteb'k 4 Horoscope 7 Music 7 Radio 6 SECTION Classified 5-8 Sports 1-4 SECTION Society 1-16 Bull Elephant Loses to Train COLOMBO, Ceylon (JP) A bull elephant got bullheaded about that night mail train out of Trin-comalee. He charged the locomotive. Result: The cow-catcher was doubled up, a vacuum pipe was smashed, the train was stalled a half hour, the elephant was killed. Einstein Gains NEW YORK CP) Prof. Albert Einstein's condition is satisfactory following his stomach operation Friday.

Photo Finish JACKSONVILLE, Fla. U.R Duval County officials reported 1,345 marriages and 1,345 divorces in 1948. The group thus ignored State Chairman John R. Franco's call for an official committee meeting in Lansing, Jan. 29.

Only the future can determine whether Saturday's action will stand up legally. THE ROLL CALL added up to 37 delegates and proxies of the 68 official Committee members. A few fringe elements skirted the proceedings by listening in from a near-by corridor. Just as the delegates were about to vote on the resolution offered by Edward Kane, of Port Huron, a mild furor was created. Leland L.

Gait, of Grand Rapids, holding the proxy of Mrs. Grace M. Loucks. announced that he and two Kent County associates were withdrawing. They included Mrs.

Marie Alvord and Stanley J. Davis. Because no one raised the ques tion of a quorum after the three walkouts, the meeting probably stands as a Committee majority. Franco is almost certain to dissent from the action and go ahead with his meeting This presents the possibility of two conventions and possibly two contesting Democratic slates of candidates. ParticiDatiner in the rebel ses sion were groups which were closest to Gov.

Williams in the campaign. IT WAS, EXPLAINED that Franco's late session would delay the state convention to the point of jeopardizing Democratic chances of winning a majority of the Administrative Board by replacing Lee Thurston, superintendent of public instruction, and Highway Commissioner Charles M. Ziegler, both Republicans, in the spring election. Officially three weeks notice must be given of a convention, which under the Franco schedule would delay that gathering at least to Feb. 23.

Republicans will meet in Grand Rapids Feb. 19. The resolutions set county and STILL HAS EIGHT LIVES TO GO puppet government established by Russia. The White House said the United States will endeavor to give "every assistance and facility" to the new United Nations Commission on Korea which was established by the General Assembly on Dec 12. The UN is trying to set up an election which will include all of Korea under one government.

THE KOREAN Republic was established following free elections in the South Zone of Korea the zone which has been occupied by the United States since end of the war. Russia banned extension of the election Into its northern zone and set up a Communist- dominated puppet government. Russia has announced withdrawal of her troops from the Northern Zone. The United States also is pulling out the 7th Army Division from the Southern Zone. But the United States will continue to keep about 30,000 troops in the republic until a South Korean constabulary is trained.

Royall Returning PARIS (U.R) United States iArmy Secretary Kenneth Royall jleft here for Washington after an 'extensive inspection tour of Army i installations in Europe. j'Queen9 Aground CHERBOURG, France (U.R) Queen Mary, second I largest ocean liner in the world, Iran aground on a sand bar just Boots Hangs 3 Hours by Neck in Rising Tide QUTNCY, Mass. JP) Boots is one cat who was mighty glad to see one of his nine lives come to an end after hanging by his neck for three hours with a rising tide gradually covering his body with icy water. Boots chased a mouse. The mouse ran into a marsh drain pipe.

So did Boots. The mouse ran out through one of the two-and-one-half-inch openings in the catch basin iron SO DID BOOTS' head but his body didn't. Boots was left dangling in midair by the neck. Then the tide came up. So west of Cherbourg a siorm.

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