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Evening star., 1946-05-29
Flood Raging South
Along 5usquehanna;
Damage in Millions
Crest of 3l.7 Reached
At WiIkes-Borre and
Death Toll Is Now l3
Pictures on Page A-5.)
By the Associoted Press

Leaving death and destruc-
tion in its wake through North
Central Pennsylvania and South
ern New York. the rampaging
Susquehanna River flood crest
surged southwark today after
overflowing its banks into cities
and rich farm lands.
At least 13 persons drowned and
four others were missing in the
muddy waters, which started rising
rapidly Monday after four days of
almost continuous rains. Estimates
OF damage exceeded $4,000 900
Thousands were homeless.
The United States Weather Bu-
reau in Harrisburg. Pennsylvania s
capital. announced a crest of BIT
feet-more than feet above flood
was reached at Wilkes Barre and
said the waters were near this peak
in Sunbury. miles downstream.
There the river was feet over its
banks and had cut the community
of $4,000 practically in two.
Harrisburg Streets Flooded.
A level of 225 feet was predicted
for Harrisburg some time tonight.
Streets there already were flooded
in low-lying areas and more than
100 families have been evacuated.
Some arterial highways have been
cut by rising waters.
Eyewitnesses said Williamsport
Pa. lay helpless today in the most
crippling flood since 1896.
The raging Susquehanna crested
at 81 feet S inches at Williamsport
late last night, 8.5 feet above flood
level. Eighty per cent of the city's
Industries are bloodhound; so per
cent of the residential areas are
aWash in several feet of water.
AT Elmira, N. Y. the Chemune
River, a Susquehanna tributary, in
undated one-third of the COM
munity and its $4,000 residents bat
tied the torrent. The city was under
more than S feet of water and
utilities were disrupted. All roads
but one we're closed. The food in
New York centered here.
Hundreds of volunteers, in heavy
Evening star., 1946-05-29
Strike Would Not Hall
Ships, Radcliffe Says
After Seeing Truman
SchweIIenbuch Calls In
Owners and Union Men
For Afternoon PorIey
BY the Associoted Pres.

Senator Radcliffe, Democrat,
of Maryland told reporters after
a White House visit today that
the threatened maritime strike
will not prevent operation of the
Nations merchant shipping.
Senator Radcliffe. chairman of a
Senate Merchant Marine Subcom-
mittee, was asked who would run
the ships if strike goes into effect
June IS as scheduled.
The ships are going to run-you
can bet on that" Senator Radcliffe
said
Asked if the Government would
take them over, he said:
"Somebody's going to run them"
Senator Radcliffe went to the
White House with Senator Overton.
Democrat of Louisiana, acting chair
man of the full Commerce Commit
tee on merchant marine.
They talked with President Tru-
man, they said, of merchant marine
problems generally and discussed
the appointment of a successor on
the Maritime Commission to Capt.
Edward MacAuley, who resigned
May 81.
Discuss Successor.
The Senators said they discussed
two or three men and said they
might have more specific recon-
mendation after further conferences
with the Commerce Committee
membership.
Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach
called in shipoWners and CIO Ma
tlonal Maritime Union schiefs for q
pm. conference aimed at finding
some way to prevent a possible ship
ping tieup.
Joseph Curran. president of the
Maritime Union, told a reporter on
his arrival from New York that he
expected the ship operators to make
some new proposals. at the meet
ing.
IF they don't Mr.. Curran said,
1T will be difficult situation. And I
mean it
Others Join Demands.
Six other unions have Joined the
NMU in demanding a 80 per cent
wage increase, an 8-hour day, over
time adjustments and retroactive
pay. The seven unions claim about
100000 members on 3,100 ships, more
than two-thirds of them owned by
the Government.
The other unions are the Marine
Cooks and Stewards Association of
the Pacific; Pacific Coast Marine
F1remen, Oilers, Watertenders and
Wipers Association; National Ma
(See MARITIME, Page A-4J
Evening star., 1946-05-29
lichfie|d Witnesses
Strike, Forcing 2-Day
Adjournment Of Trial
13 Called to Stund Refuse
To Testify, Even Under
Threat Of Punishment
BY the kssooioted Pres.

BAD NAUHEIM, Germany
May ga mass refusal of
prosecution witnesses to testify
forced a two-day adjournment
today in the trial of 1t. Gran
vile Cubage of Oklahoma City
on a charge of mistreating pris-
oners at the United States Army
guardhouse in Lichfeid, Eng
land.
Thirteen successive witnesses. in
Guiding one from Washington, called
to the stand by the prosecution
refused to answer any question. even
when threatened with military pun
ishment. They complained they
were being treated unfairly by the
Army.
The 14th witness, although not
refusing to testify, answered ever,
question with Il don't remember"
The prosecution then halted the
proceedings.
Obtains Adjournment.
This situation has become sc
difficult the prosecution feels il
should be reported to the appointins
authority (the judge advocates of.
flce>," said the prosecutor, Capt
David M. Proctor, jr., of Kansa.
City, Mo.
He obtained an adjournment unit
Friday afternoon.
All the witnesses who baked were
named in Cubage's indictment az
victims of his alleged cruelties al
See IICEEIEI d pona-A
Evening star., 1946-05-29
u. ). Will Seek
Arms Elimination,
'Byrnes Asserts
Tells Congress Nation
Wants to See World
Free From Fear
By the Associoted Press

Secretary of State Byrnes told
Congress today that the United
States is going to work for "lim-
itation of arms" among the ma
tions of the world.
Mr.. Byrnes enunciated this policy
in testimony before the House For
eign Affairs Committee.
He said details have not been
worked out, but the Government is
going Ito work for limitation Of
arms
I'VE desire to see the world free
from the fears and burdens which
unnecessarily large armed forces
would impose on the peoples of the
world" Mr.. Byrnes declared.
Backs Cooperation Bill.
He made the statement, without
further elaboration, after urging
congressional approval of legislation
providing for a broad program OF
military cooperation with other
American nations.
Mr.. Byrnes later released copies
| OF his statement to the committee.
and in the prepared text he used
the words regulation of arms
rather than limitation of arms"
Those present agreed, however, that
IN his verbal statement he used the
latter phrase.
The military cooperation" pro-
gram which Mr.. Byrnes indorsed
before the House committee was
contained in bill proposed to Con-
gress May by President Truman.
1t would permit transfer of arms to
the other American republics.
1t also would authorize the United
States to help train military and
naval personnel in those countries
and to help repair their equipment.
Adequate Goods for Defense.
Mr.. Byrnes declared that the pro-
gram would not stimulate an arms
race"
He said that the other republics
merely would be given adequate war
goods to allow them to defend them.
selves in event of attack.
The idea also is, Mr.. Byrnes said,
to make their equipment standard
with ours, so the nations of the
Western Hemisphere can work to-
gether in event of a future war.
| Gen. Eisenhower and Admiral
Nimitz urged support of the legis-
lation in testimony before the COM
mlttee YESTERDAY.
Evening star., 1946-05-29

This would make the total amount
which the agency would be author
lied to contract for s772,7O2,814. the
committee pointed out. This sum.
the committee commented, may be
excessive, but is recommended for
APPROVAL in order that there may be
no further delay in getting all of
these essential facilities under con-
tract and under construction.
The Appropriation Committee
reported bill carrying a total Of
s66l 520,8l0.89 for deficiencies in ap-
preparations for various depart.
ments for the current fiscal year
This represented a reduction OF
Sl4 ,697 300 from the amounts which
the various departments asked.
The committee reported that ap.
proximately II per cent of the tota
contained in the bill was needed b,
the Veterans Administration. Thi
/ tSee Appp0DDI ATI0Nc non. g
Evening star., 1946-05-29
Striking Miners Denied
Job|ess Pay by Ohio Court
By the ASsoeiofed Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio. May 29.-The
Ohio SupIame Court held today that
coal miners on strike were not en-
titled to unemployment compensa-
tion benefits.
The decision was in an action
brought by Chalmers Baker and
other miners employed by the Pow
hatln Mining Co. to collect COM
pensation during the mine work
stoppage of March 81 to April 30
1s41, after their contract had ex-
pired
The court, reversing an appellate
court decision, held that collective
and concerted discontinuance of
work. by any group to enforce Ger
tain demands upon an employer
constituted strike. and those par
ticipating in the work stoppage
therefore were not entitled to un-
employment compensation.
Evening star., 1946-05-29
Late Bulletins
De Gruchy Found Guilty

A District Court jury this
afternoon found John L. De
Gruchy, IL, guilty of negligent
homicide in the death last
February of Everett J. Ashe,
"a, former seaman. De Gruchy
was charged with having
dragged the seaman beneath
an automobile.
Earlier Story on Page A-2.)
Pirate Guild Asked
BURGH R.-The
American Baseball Guild to-
day petitioned the Pittsburgh
regional office of the NLRB
for certification as collective
bargaining agent for the
Pittsburgh Pirates. The petit
ton. first of its kind, was filed
by Robert Murphy.
Evening star., 1946-05-29
Yanks Lead Mats,
40; Ruffing Muff|es
Washington Hitters
New York Scores
In First, Second
And Sixth Innings
By Burton Hawkins

NEW YORK, May 29.-Wash-
ington, only two percentage
points out of second place, met
the Yankees, present holders OF
the runnerup spot, here this
afternoon.
Mickey Heafner was the Mats
starting hurler opposing Red Ruff
flng.
The Yanks were leading. to o
at the end of the seventh.
FIRST INNING.
WASHINGTON - Robertson flee
to Heinrich. Ruzzuto threw out
Lewis. Spence fouled to Gordon
No runs.
NEW YORK-Stirnweiss flied te
Heath. Heinrich walked. Keller's
smash to right bounded into the
field boxes for ground rule double
Heinrich stopping at third. Di Maggie
was purposely passed. filling the
bases. Gordon singled to left, scor.
ing Heinrich and leaving the base:
filled. Etten lined to Vernon who
stepped on first for a double play
One rum.
SECOND INNING.
Observation-Disclosures beat out
a bounder to Gordon. Heath forced
Vernon, Etten to Rizzuto. Travis
popped to Rizzuto. Priddy flied to
Heinrich. No runs.
NEW YORK-Robertson threw out
Rizuto. Silvestri singled to center
Rufflng walked. StirnWeiss poppeC
TO Vernon. Heinrich singled tc
right, scoring Silvestri, Ruffing STOP
ping at second. Keller famed
One run.
THIRD INNING.
WASHINGTON - Rizzuto threw
out Evans. Haefner flied to D
Evening star., 1946-05-29
Truman Nominates Lawyer
From Missouri as Judue

President Truman today nom
mated Clarence P. LIE Mire of
Kansas City, Mo-. to be a judge of
the United States Tax Court for the
l2-year term starting June 2.
Mr.. LIE Mire has practiced law in
Kansas City for more than 20 years
The President also nominated
Raymond M. Foley for reappoint-
ment for a four-year term as Fed
eral housing administrator, and
designated William Ward Smith
newly appointed member of the
Maritime Commission, to be chair
man, succeeding Vice Admiral
Emory S. Land.
Evening star., 1946-05-29
Another Overseas Star
Available Today

The latest Overseas Edition
of The Star is available to-
day at both The Star office
and the street floor service
desk in Lansburgh's Depart
ment Store.
Copies are free, with en-
velopes for mailing, but the
edition is strictly limited.
Please do not waste a single
copy.
Evening star., 1946-05-29
PouIey Porty Leaves
For Northern Korea
BY the Associoted Pre.s

SEOUL, Korea, May 2e.-The
American reparations commission
er, Edwin w. Pauley, left today for
Northern Korea to inspect Japanese
industry and resources in the Rus
siam zone.
Accompanied by his staff of tech.
nical experts and clerks, Mr.. Pauley
will be the first American civilian
to enter Northern Korea since 1898.
His 1l-car special train will pro-
ceed to Hello, capital of the Rus
sian zone, where the inspection itin-
erary will be arranged with Col. Gen.
I. Chistiakov, Russian commander.
Evening star., 1946-05-29

MOSCOW, May % lP.-The Tass
News Agency, in a Beirut dispatch,
today quoted the Damascus news
paper Al Yakzat as saying that
despite the formally announced
withdrawal of British troops from
Syria there still remained in the
country many British soldiers out
of uniform.
Evening star., 1946-05-29
BY jones Y. Newton

John L. Lewis 250-man Policy
Committee went into session
shortly before noon today to act
on terms of new mine contract
worked out with the Govern
ment, and an announcement of
the settlement of the coal strike
was expected hourly.
Mr.. Lewis assembled the COM
mittee which must ratify the con-
tract, quietly and with no advance
notice. 1t was understood that if
the committee acts favorably as ex-
pected, announcement of the end of
the long strike would be made by
President Truman some time today.
officials of the United Mine
Workers withheld comment as to
the purpose of the meeting, but it
was obvious they expected a break
IN the coal crisis momentarily.
Krug to Meet Lewis Today.
Secretary of the interior Krug,
the Government mine boss. mean
while was to meet with Mr.. Lewis
this afternoon at an hour that had
not been decided. Mr.. Krug has
handled negotiations with Mr.. Lewis
for contract for Government oper-
alton of the mines.
1t was indicated the last-minute
obstacle to agreement on new con-
tract which was raised by Mr.. Lewis
had been removed
Earlier, the UMW's Ohio district
had expressed belief an end of the
soft coal strike is at hand.
District 6 headquarters said in
Columbus that I'VE think the strike
Is over" and that final details of the
settlement would be worked out at
1880 am. conference in Washing
ton.
Operators Have Heard Nothing"
The headquarters information
was described as coming from T. j.
Price, district secretary-tr treasurer. in
Washington, but a spokesman for
the soft coal operators here said
they had heard "absolutely moth
ing" about the settlement terms re-
ported by district 6.
~ oSSiAio illSll, OIle operators
representative said, referring to the
S1.85 daily wage increase reported
from Columbus. He added, however
that until overtime and other pro-
visions of any agreement were
known 1t would be impossible to
hgure out how much hourly increase
1t represented.
The laSt-minute obstacle that Mr.
Lewis had raised was not a big
demand, but one which officials
hold to be embarrassing and upset.
ting to national wage-price policy
Point Argued in Conference.
The point was argued yesterday in
two conferences between Mr.. Lewis
and Secretary Krug. Late in the
day the two went to the White
House for consultation with Mr.
Truman.
1t was understood the contract will
provide an 1872 cents an hour wage
boost, the miners to work a 45-hour
week OF five days instead of the
slX-day, 54-hour week worked in the
past several years. Take-home nav
OF hourly paid workers under the
arrangement would be a maximum
OF So9.25 as against $6350 for the
longer week. Vacation allowances
will be increased to S1O0 from the
existing $75.
The union will get welfare fund
which they will operate jointly with
Evening star., 1946-05-29
Iceland, Soviet Sign Pact

REYKJAVIK, May % (R.-A
trade agreement was signed in
Moscow Monday between Soviet
Russia and Iceland. The Russians
will buy considerable quantity of
salted herring, frozen fish, herring
oil and cod liver oil. Icelanders will
buy timber and coal from the
Russians.
Evening star., 1946-05-29
U. S.-Tronsjordon Pact
On Pipeline Reported
BY the Associoted Pres,

JERUSALEM, May 29.-The Pal.
estine Broadcasting System said to.
day that four-week negotiations be.
tween representatives of the Arab.
ian-American Oil Co. and the
Transjordan government had beer
completed with an agreement fol
building an oil pipeline acros!
Transjordan.
Evening star., 1946-05-29
Brotionu Ruid Protested

BUCHAREST, May % Delayed
(P.-Romania's No. political party
the Liberals, today protested the
action of government police in en-
tering and searching the home OF
Constantin Bratianu, general secre-
tary of the party.
Evening star., 1946-05-29
No Late Editions
Tomorrow

The Star will observe Me-
mortal Day tomorrow by elm
mating the late afternoon
editions. Subscribers to the
Night Final Edition will re-
ceiye the Regular Home
Edition.
Evening star., 1946-05-29
Sultons Ask Air Pussuoe

SINGAPORE, May % lP.-Eight
Malayan Sultans appealed today for
early air passage to London to pro-
test personally to King George vi
against regrouping of the nine
Malay states in a union under a
new constitution.
Evening star., 1946-05-29
Mine Accord Near> Lucas SAYS
AS Lewis Meets Policy Group;
House Passes Case Bill 23O-1O6
Truman Expected
ToAnnounce UNIV
Acceptance Today
PIlI cTIkI
BULLETIN

Senator Lucas, Democrat,
OF Illinois told the Senate to-
day that the coal strike will
be settled at 3 pm. In a floor
speech asking support of the
Presidents emergency labor
legislation, Senator Lucas said
. the Truman request for the
legislation was responsible for
settlement of the rail strike
"and the coal strike, which 1
understand will be settled at 3
o'clock this afternoon"
Evening star., 1946-05-29
! rumon to See Newsmen

President Truman today arranged
to hold news conference on Fri
day at 1890 a.m.-his first regular
conference with press and radio
representatives in two weeks.
Evening star., 1946-05-29
Benes Reelection Expected

PRAGUE, May 20 GP).-The new
Parliament will elect president OF
Czechoslovakia June IA, it was de-
clded yesterday. Reelection of
President Eduard Benes is regarded
as certain.
Evening star., 1946-05-29
Senate Acts Todu>
On Presidents
Lobor-Druft PIun
BULLETIN

The House today passed and
sent to President Truman the
Senate's version of the Case
strike-control bill. The vote
was 230 to l06.
Evening star., 1946-05-29

NATIONAL LEAGUE
At Brooklyn
New York; 600 1
Brooklyn --- 300 0
Batteries-Kennedy, Budnick. Trinkle,
Thompson and Warren; Lombardi and An
derson.
At Chicago
st. Louis O2O O10
Chicago ---- 600 OIO
Batteries-Brecheen and Rice; Meerx,
kush and McCullough.
At Pittsburgh
Cincinnati = 90 -
Pittsburgh l. 20
Batteries--Walters and Lamanno; Ger.
heauscr and SalkeId.
Boston at Philadelphia-7:45 PM.
Evening star., 1946-05-29
Other League Games

AMERICAN LEAGUE
At Boston,
Philadelphia 600 0
Boston OOO
Batteries-.Marchildon and Rosar: Fer
riss and H. Wagner.
At Cleveland
Detroit --
Cleveland
land, Reynolds.
f0~l,
Evening star., 1946-05-29

(See FLOOD, Page AS )
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(See COAL, Page A-4 )
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Continued on Page Az, Column
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Syriuns Soy British Remain

(See LICHFIELD, Page A-6)
Evening star., 1946-05-29

'See LABOR BILLS, Page A-6.)
Evening star., 1946-05-29

See APPROPRIATIONS, Page AS,
Evening star., 1946-07-15

World War II. Maj. Gen. Harry J.
Collins, addressed the 500 veterans
at banquet marking the fourth an
niversary Of the reactivation of the
division at Camp Gruber Okla, Gen.
Collins few here from Austria for
the event
Evening star., 1946-07-15
La Guardia 'S|aps'
UNRRA Staff in China
For Urging Relief Cut
BY the Associoted Press

SHAN G Al, July Is. The
Shanghai United Nations Relief
and Rehabilitation Administration
employees, who released of their
own accord recommendation that
China's relief supplies be cut. have
been officially slapped down" for
the act.
Director General La Guardia, it
was disclosed today, cabled J.
Franklin Ray, acting director of the
China UNRRA Office, that the re-
lease doesn't meet with my ap-
proVal and such conduct must not
be repeated"
The director generals attitude to-
ward the recommendation itself was
not mentioned.
Mr. Ray conferred today with
Gen. Chou En-lai, number two
Chlnese Communist, concerning re-
lief for Communist controlled areas
Of China and Manchurla.
Gen. Chou conferred with r. F..
Tsiang, director general of the
Chinese National Relief and Re-
habllltatlon Administrator on the
same subject and about compen>a-
ton for Chinese farmers. who ale
forced to move because of the Yel-
low River relocation project.
A spokesman for Gen. Chou who
has headed the Communist peace
negotiations with Genera iiSSlmo
Chang kai-shek, said Gen. Chou
had no intention Of going to Kuling
summer capital. where Gen. Chang
has gone TO escape the Marking
heat.
Evening star., 1946-07-15
Guam Residents Cite
Island Loyalty Record

Pointing out that not a single
native Of Guam was convicted of
disloyalty to the United States.
36 local Guam leaders who want
American citizenship for their
people have contributed $3.50 to the
Institute Of Ethnic Affairs here in
an effort to improve their lot,
They referred to wage dlscrlmina =
ton on Guam where they said
native carpenters earn 43 cents an
hour while American carpenters
working beside them make $1.66 an
hour
In addition these enactments of
the Naval government OF Guam
were listed by former Interior Sec
retary Ickes: A command for
bidding the ringing OF church bells
in the morning: prohibition
against Guamanians whistling in the
streets near the Naval Governor S
palace; prohibition of use of the
Chamerre language in government
or schools; perpetual curfew; a
rule making it unlawful for a Qua =
manian to ride in government
vehicle even upon invitation of the
driver, and laws permitting the in
habitants to be subject to arrest
trial and sentence for any of1ense
Evening star., 1946-07-15


union to serve until l948 He will
he succeeded as secretary-treasure
bv Frank Rosenblum of Chicago.
who has been executive vice preSi-
dent since 1910 The post of execu-
tive vice president was left vacant
Mr. Potofsky. who is 81, aided in
the formation of the clothing work
ers union in 1914 and has held many
important posts in that organiza ton
and in the CIO.
In an acceptance speech. ne
pledged that the Amalgamated will
continue its active participation in
the CIO Political Action Commit
tee"
He added that his administration
would Loyalty support the policies OF
Philip Murray. president of the CIO
and We are, of course, pledged to
support unreservedlv the CIO cam
paign to organize in the South and
elsewhere"
Evening star., 1946-07-15
Potofsky Named Head
Of Clothing Workers
BY the Associated o.esS

NEW YORK, July 15.-Jacob S.
Potofskv today took over the presi-
dency Of the CIO Amalgamated
Clothing Works of America, sue
Evening star., 1946-07-15

Land Committees of the National
Resources Planning Board before
serving with the Budget Bureau
here in 1941 and 1912.
Engaged in refugee relief work
in France with the American
Friends Service Committee, he and
other Quaker relief workers were
interned for year in Baden, Ger
many, when the Nazis overran
France in November, 1912
Back in this country, he organ
lied relief operations for famine
victims in India, and last year he
spent several months in Europe
investigating food conditions as ex-
ecutive secretary to the Quaker
Committee
Before his election to the post
at HaVerford. DR.. = White was to
join the faculty of Chicago Uni
vel sity this fail In assuming his
new position. he will succeed acting
president Archibald Macintosh. vice
president and dean of admissions
al Haverford.
Evening star., 1946-07-15

without presentment or indictment
by a grand jury. without jury trial
and without appeal beyond the
Naval Governor.
Evening star., 1946-07-15
<kiin! !! feet e
y fiery?

Rom Itching OF simple FSsh,
dry .e,em.. local irritation.
lrv the widely used Resinol way
10 blessed relief. For so years this
.kilfully medioated ointment has
been giving comfort 10 many
hopeless skin sufferers.
For cleansing tender skin. mild
Resinol Soap is most agreeable.
Evening star., 1946-07-15

dent; DR.. Raymond Spenner, South
Bend Ind; Frank E. Cline, Los
Angeles; Marvin D, Laff, Wyoming
Tom Halpin, New York; Abraham
was elected president OF the Rain
Katz New Orleans. and William l.
Butts, Oklahoma City. vice presi
dents. and the Rev. John A. Callen
Oklahoma, chaplain.
The divisions commander In