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Evening star., 1947-10-24

are far over the $3.50. COO 900 estimate
Of the President on September 20
when he first held q conference with
congressional leaders and an
nounced that he was asking the key
foreign affairs and appropriations
committees of both Senate and
House to come to Washington as
soon as possible to draft an emer-
gency program for later Submission
to Congress.
Quarter Billion Obtained.
Since then, about quarter Of q
billion dollars has been procured
from various sources by barrel
scraping" process, as the President
has termed 1t.
At that time the President said
that unless the committees were in
favor Of some program, it would be
useless to call an extra session of
Congress.
The move yesterday indicates the
President decided the emergency
was grave enough to demand action
on his part without regard to what
the committees might do.
In response to his earlier request,
the Senate and House Foreign Com
mittees are coming back November
10. The Senate Appropriations Com
mittee is meeting November 18, but
House Appropriations has set no
date.
Diplomats Hail Action.
European diplomats here hailed
the Presidents action as indicating
a way out for their hard pressed
peoples and a shot in the arm for
countries discouraged by the slow
progress of the Marshall plan, which
calls roughly for American aid ap-
proximating $22 2,400, 900, 900 for '16
countries over a four-year period.
In Grand Rapids Chairman VAN
denberg of the Senate Foreign Rela-
tions Committee told the Associated
Press that he Is sure the committees
will make a good effort" to be ready
for the November II opening, but
I reserve doubts to whether adequate
committee exploration can be made
in one week"
The special session announcement
was made at news conference
on the breakup of a 45-minute
meeting OF congressional leaders
with the President. Earlier, Mr..
Truman and his cabinet had been
in session more than two hours
and a half.
New Wage Demands Hinted.
There was no hint from organized
labor as to whether Mr.. Trumans
decision to seek remedy for high
prices might stave off a potential
campaign for another round of pay
raises.
The AFL publication, Labor
Monthly Review, issued just before
the Congress call was announced, de-
clared that because OF the increased
cost of living, unions must seek up
ward wage adjustments"
Philip Murray, president Of the
CIO, which has been plugging for
an extra session, previously had said
that pay raise demands by number
Evening star., 1947-10-24

be treated like the other ordinary
defendants"
Through Police Chief Harry
woodward, the only witness put or
by Mr.. Douglas, the State sought te
impress the court with the volume
of Scheele's operations.
Chief woodward said that the
raiding party found in cash and
checks q total of $2,56430, three
telephones and two switchboard
boxes used to hold incoming calls
The witness said the principal oper-
ations obviously were in the horse
racing bets and not in the numbers.
Harry r. Thomas, substitute trial
justice who sat on the bench today
and who is the father of the de-
fense attorney, disqualified himself
from hearing the case.
Intimidation Seen.
Judge Reid said he regarded some
public statements that have been
made as an effort to "intimidate'
the court. Later, he admitted he
referred to a statement by Daniel
A. Dugan, member of the County
Board.
Mr. Dugan requested Judge Nc
Carthy to call the investigation
when he learned the arrest OF
Scheele followed a complaint by a
citizen and was not Initiated by the
police. Before Scheele was tried
Mr.. Dugan declared that if he docs
not receive the maximum penalty
the citizens Of Arlington are
going to want to know why"
Judge Reid. who is the Demo-
cratic nominee to succeed himself
on the bench, was quick to warn
Mr.. Dugan that he might be found
in contempt of court.
PRESLEY First Witness.
The first witness called today by
the grand jury was Detective C.
Burns PRESLEY.
1t was Mr.. Presley who recently
was suspended following a raid by
police on the newsstand of another
grand jury witness, w. r. Smith.
Mr.. Presley later was reinstated
without loss of pay by County Man.
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Gambling
From First Page)

Nevertheless, Judge Reid declared
there was evidence of Substantial
violation of the law.
Accordingly, he gave Scheele the
maximum permitted for taking bets
on horse races-90 days in Jail and
$500 fine. On the lottery charge
the sentence was 60 days and $3.50
fine. In the latter case the maxi
mum possible penalty was one year
In Jail and $500.
Both Commonwealth's Attorney
Lawrence Douglas and Scheele's
counsel, Homer Thomas, decried the
present state of public sentiment
on Arlington gambling inyestiga-
tions.
I'VE are quite indifferent to the
public furore that has been raised
by this matter" Mr.. Douglas told
the court, hut we do reiterate what
has been said on previous occa-
sions in court: That persons en-
gagged in professional gambling suf-
fer most by confinement in prison
and not through the payment OF
fines.
Therefore, we ask and urge upon
this court, in the public interest,
the administration of public JUS
Lice and for the enforcement OF
gaming laws to consider the advisa-
bility of imposing on this defendant
q Jail sentence without suspension. y
Attacks "Hysteria."
Mr.. Thomas called on Judge Reid
not to be swayed by the "hysteria'
which he said exists because OF the
gambling developments. He charged
the "hysteria" is due to publicity
seekers and fantastic newspaper
stories
He declared that very few persons
who have been convicted of gaming
law violations in Arlington have
been required to serve much time
in Jail and requested that Scheele
Evening star., 1947-10-24
Ha||eck Says Truman
Is Shifting Blame for
Price Rises 10 6. @. P.

Declaring that "the blame for
Truman imitation cannot be es-
capped" House Majority Leader
Halleck said today the President
wants aid for Europe and at the
same time to blame the Republican
Party for high prices caused by
that aid"
Mr.. Halleck, in his statement is
sued after he conferred with
Speaker Martin and other House
Republicans, indicated that the Re-
publicans want to cooperate lin
doing what Is necessary tt aid
Europe to help itself and to pre-
serve republican governments
against totalitarian lures.
But as majority leader Of the
House I emphasize the. fact that
cooperation is not one-way
street." he went on. Less than
four weeks ago we were told that
$3.50, ,000,0 600 would be needed for
emergency aid to Europe. We were
told by the administration that 1t
could find no funds to hold France
and Italy together. and yet, under
our prodding the administration did
manage to rake up about $780,
600 1000.
Sees Increase of Estimate.
Now we are told that $642, 900 600
will be needed. Tomorrow or next
day it may be more. 1t Is high
time that the country be given ali
the facts. Since the Republican
Party is in control of Congress and
we have our responsibility to the
country, We shall see to it that the
facts-all the facts-are layed bare :"
Mr.. Halleck said that the Presi-
dent has tossed overheard "the
sensible procedure" that was agreed
on at his September 20 meeting
with congressional leaders.
"Of course, he Is within his con-
stitutional rights in summoning the
Congress into extraordinary session
a few days before it is scheduled
to meet" said Mr.. Halleck. But
he should know by this time that
he is not dealing with rubber
stamp Congress.
Committee Plan Approved.
It was agreed at the September
20 conference, Mr.. Halleck said, that
work would be started by the ap-
propriate congressional committees
in mid November on aid to Europe.
The administration was not ready
at that time to present spelled
out plan for aid to Europe, he add
ed, and said: 1T is not ready to
do so today, but it hopes to be ready
to proceed within a few days.
The new signals called by Mr.. Tru-
man may result in delaying action
of the congressional committees.
Since he is primarily responsible in
foreign relations, his recommended
tions should and will receive care
full consideration"
Evening star., 1947-10-24
Soviet Press Silent
ION SpecioI Session

MOSCOW, Oct. "a R.-The
Soviet press and radio did not COM
ment today on President Truman's
call for a special session of Con-
gress.
There still is a firm belief here
that Congress in the end will not
do much about aid to Western
Europe, but commentators have
more or less use foreign sources
as the basis for this comment.
IThere still is q firm belief also
that the United States is in a
huge economic crisis, and while
economist in the Soviet Union have
not advanced the theory that rising
prices are the forerunner of a
crash, many private persons here
take this view.
Evening star., 1947-10-24

ager A. T. Lundberg who said the
suspension had been without proper
authority.
The six-man jury yesterday heard
eight of the IS persons summoned
in a secret session which lasted
from 10 am. to 6:25 pm. in the
fury room of the Circuit Court.
The first witness called by the
grand jury yesterday was Mr.
Smith, former county policeman
whose complaint to Judge Reid re-
suited in the Scheele raid. Mr.
Smith spent more than an hour
in the hearing room and afterward
outlined his testimony to reporters
He said he told the Investigators
he believed certain policeman had
connections" with Scheele. He
suggested to the jury, he said, that
all gambling arrest records for the
last five years be examined to deter
mine whether those arrested had
been writing numbers for the same
individual. He declared he sug-
gested further that the check be
made to see if the arrests were
made by the policeman he had
previously named to the jury.
Suggests Another Be Called.
Mr.. Smith also said he suggested
that the probers call another county
resident whom he believed to be
liaison man between a gambler and
police. When the jury returned to
the courtroom at the close of the
day, however, the judge asked II the
group desired to have any additional
persons summoned for the next ses-
sion and Foreman Erie Kirby re-
piled in the negative.
Other witnesses yesterday were F.
Freeland Chew, a county board
member; Manuel Lazo, Arlington
real estate man; Mr.. Dugan, Mrs
Ethel Zerkle, a housewife of the 1100
block of North Randolph street:
Crandail Mackey, former Arlington
Commonwealth's attorney; Oren
Lewis. Republican candidate for
Commonwealth attorney, and John
Sanders, a county detective.
Mr.. Dugan was the only witness
who had testified on Monday, the
Evening star., 1947-10-24

Bureau. After the meeting an ap-
peal in the form Of a resolution wa.
sent to all domestic tobacco buying
concerns asking them ito step into
the breach" and increase their pur-
chaSeS.
In Danville, Va. tobacco leader.
authorized to control Bright Leaf
Belt sales were being polled on
whether or not to call sales hon-
day. but results of the poll had not
been determined early today.
Senator Umstead, Democrat, Of
North Carolina addressing session
Of the North Carolina Grange, last
night urged North Carolina farmers
to turn Immediately to diversified
farming. Senator Umstead said the
ban on tobacco imports into Great
Britain reflects the grave situation
Of British economy"
May Cut Shipments 40ge.
In Norfolk. Va. shipping center
for much of the tobacco that goes
overseas, the British ban was ex-
pected to cut Hampton Roads ship
ping by 40 per cent.
Britain's action in banning to-
bacco imports from the United
States adds up to more Federal
Government buying of the current
f1ue-cured crop under the price,
support program, and probable
acreage reductions in 1948, trade
circles in New York said.
Already. as the result of the dras-
tic British tobacco tax imposed
earlier this year to conserve dollar
exchange, prices at the auctions
now underway are 7 or cents
under those for the previous crop
and Government buying, reported
practically nonexistent year ago
recently was estimated by tobacco
men to have taken 18 per cent OF
the tobacco.
Evening star., 1947-10-24
Conqress
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administration seeks in advance o1
adoption of an overall program ir
line with the Marshall plan.
In his statement announcing thu
call, the President said the com.
pelling reasons" were "the con.
tinued rise in prices" here and the
"crisis in Western Europe"
Early Start on Aid Program.
The early convening date, he
added, would give Congress a quick
start on the long-range European
recovery plan. which it is hoped te
have in operation by March 81.
Italy and France are the sore
spots in the Western European pic
ture, and the plight. Of these was
emphasized in the Presidents state
ment.
at now appears that the mini.
mum needs of France can be met
with present funds only until about
the end of December, and that II
will enter the new year without
funds to pay for essential imports,
he said.
"Italy's needs" he continued, "are
even more immediate, for Italy will
require substantial assistance before
the end of this year. Moreover 1t
appears that additional funds will
be needed to maintain our position
in occupied areas. 1t Is clear, there
fore, that congressional action can
not be delayed until January"
Italian Situation Serious.
Some of the Presidents advisers
are known to consider the plight
of Italy so serious that some addi-
tional money may have to be found
for that country even before Con-
gress meets.
The best available estimates show
that France needs $357 ,000, 900 for
the period of March 81, and Italy
needs $285 900, ,00O An additional
figure of $400, ,000, 900 for aid to occu-
pied areas is officially described as
simply a rough guess"
The problem of providing funds
for occupied areas arises mainly
from the fact that the United States
is now arranging to take over pos
sibly $370,000,000 or more of costs
which the British have been bearing
in Western Germany. These costs
are for the civilian population as
distinguished from actual occupa-
ton expenses.
Officials long have emphasized
that the domestic and foreign prob
lens which led to the special session
call are closely interrelated.
Danger of Economic Collapse.
For instance, they say that as
grain prices 60 up in the United
States 1t costs more for the Amer
ican Government to supply grain
to France and Italy. But if the
United States does not supply grain
and other essentials to those dol
lar-short countries, whatever the
cost, they may never have a chance
Of cooperating in long-range re-
covery under the Marshall plan be-
cause their economies may collapse.
In another respect, too. officials
point out that the ability. OF the
United States to help other nations
depends entirely on the well-befng
of its own people and the stability
of its own economy.
The revised stop-gap aid figures
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only other day the jury had beer
in session. AL other witnesses were
ordered summoned after the Jury
first heard MIR. Dugan.
Witnesses remaining to be heard
include County Manager Lundberg
Police Chief woodward, Common
wealth's Attorney Douglas, Detec-
tive Chief Hugh Jones, Police Capt
Ernest Miller, Frank L, Ball, jr., Ar
lington attorney; !. G. Goings, Ar
lineton Post Office Department EN-
ploye; William e. Hefiin, radio re-
pair shop operator, and Roy Arm
brewster, Arlington taxi operator.
Evening star., 1947-10-24
Pineo Leuvinq World Bunk

The World Bank said today that
Charles Chapman Pineo of Canada
has resigned as director of its loan
department, effective October 81
Mr.. Pineo, 64, former assistant
general manager of the Royal Bank
of Canada, came out of retirement
to take the post a year ago.
Evening star., 1947-10-24

GAMBLER CONFERS BEFORE SENTENCE-Russen Peanuts)
ef, who pleaded guilty today to operating num-
lottery taking bets shown he conferred
attorney Thomas outside the courtroom before
was sentenced father Harry r. Thomas sub
stitute justice scheduled sit the but dis
qualified himself Star Staff Photo.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-02-27
STOCK SALES

For rent-Bulls: Shortho1n Here
ford, Angus and Brown Syiss. Ira
Moser. If
For sale-Fresh cows and spring
ers; also feeding shofts. Ralph
Sousley on Amos Thut 9arm. so
We are mot afraid IF the dark
when it comes to t Rat wonderful
luality hidden inside Ievery Amstutz
:hick. Ask any question YOU wash a.
bout the history ard selection and
Matching of these productive strains.
Amstutz chicks h3ve been planned to
live better at all Ages, lay better and
give you bettejmarket birds. Make
us prove it. Wk're not afraid of the
facts. Drop in Soon. Amstutz hatcher
les, Blufftont Q. E. J. Wahie, CO.
owner and manager in charge. If
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For sale-Three good yburebred
Duroc fall boars, just fight for
spring service. Orville Skater, IL
miles northeast Of Blyffton- on Rt.
%, Call forenoons. IN
For sale-Bred Hampshire gifts.
Mrs. Edna Sehumacher, BIZ miles
southeast of Pandora.
For sale-8 gifts to farrow in
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guests.
Choir Practices
Junior choir, Wednesday r p. m.
Senior choir, Wednesday 7;30 p. m.
Thursday 7:3c p. m. a Fellowship
service. This is the second in a
series of Lenten religious services.
The Friendly Glass will meet
Thursday night after the Fellowship
service at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Everett Devore.
Continued on page 81
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-02-27

FIRST METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. Paul H. Cramr, Pastor
9:30 a. m. Church school
1890 a. m. Morning worship
6:30 p. m. Youth Fellowship
(Recreation).
7;30 p. m. Berne chorus, sponsored
By the Blufton Ministerial Associa-
tion at the BlufftOn High School
auditorium.
Monday, March 3rd, 6:15 p. M.
Family Pot Luck supper followed by
the Fourth Quarterly Conference
with interesting reports Of the years
accomplishments and plans for the
new church year. DR.. and Mrs
John Versteeg of Lima will be our
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mittee and the Church School teach
ers and officers will be held Sunday
night, March 2, 1880, at the home Of
Orlo Marshall.
Bluffton:
Church school 9:45
N. A. Triplett, Supt.
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March. Kenneth Steiner, | mile
west and Il mile south of town.
For sale-l5 head white face steer
calves avg. $50 lbs. Bosse Bros. Ia
miles east Of Bluffton on half-mile
road.
For sale-Six sows with second
litter due to farrow middle Of March.
Marquart Bros, east Of Bluffton.
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Morning worship 1900

Morning worship 11:O0
Union service, 7:30, in the high
school gymnasium, with the Mems
Chorus of Berne, Ind.
Social Club meets Thursday, Feb
27, s p. m. at the home of Miss Ocie
Anderson.
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES
Ernest N. Bigelow, Minister
Rockport:
Morning worship $50
Church school 1880
Mr.. Glen Mayberry, Supt.
A meeting of the New Life Com
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Sermon in both churches; From
thence He shall come to judge the
quick and the dead"
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1947-12-12
from Page One)

ministration. City-manager govern
ments in eastern U. S. cities were
cited as examples of the kind of good
government Great Falls could expect
from such administration.
Leading the opposition to the plan
the Cascade County Trades and Labor
Assembly pointed to the fact that the
commission-manager type of govern
ment Montana cities would have to
accept under state laws was consider
ably different from the councilman
ager governments JayCees were talk
ing about. The commission-manager
form of Montana requires electing
commissioners at large while council
manager forms cited by the JayCees,
particularly that of Cincinnati, elect
councilmen directly from districts of
the city.
Labor questioned the possibility of
having a qualified city manager, if
the plan were accepted, in view of the
fact that the Montana law is also weak
in that respect, detailing as it does
numerous responsibilities and duties
of highly technical nature while
saying little about qualifications In
addition to that labor Representatives
made strong pleas for representative
government as typified by the council |
mayor, in this age when democracy is |
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1947-12-12
Il. S. Attorney
Continued from Page One)

Continued from Page One)
tee in Billings is on the right track
and | hope your venture will be a
benefit to the 81 ex-GIs.
Lots of Luck, G. 1. JOE
"The Calhoun Lane CTS and the
German VFW investigating commit
tee appreciates the liberal and eff
fective publicity being given the un-
fair trades practices the CTS are the
victims of in their purchase of prop
erty in the Calhoun Lane project.
Among the Montana papers assisting
in the publicity are the Miles City
Daily Star, Lewistown Daily News,
Peoples Voice at Helena, The Town
send Star, Chinook Public Opinion,
Valley Times at Belt, Hardin Tribune
Herald, the Western News at Hamil-
ton, and the weekly stories in the
. Billings Herald.
"The Billings VFW Post, assisted
by other Montana VFW Posts, Yellow
stone Trades and Labor Assembly,
Amvet Post, Eagles, and several in
diViduals have financed the NEWS
LETTERS covering the Calhoun Lane
deals. Their mailing list includes all
VFW posts in Montana, all Montana
newspapers, several American Legion |
posts. Copies are sent regularly to |
Senators Murray and Ecton, Repre-
sentatives Mansfield and D'Ewart, u |
S. Attorney General Tom Clark and |
the head offices of thp FILA and VA |
in Washington, D. c.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1947-12-12

no doubt, votes against the present
city office-holders. Those opposing
the commission-manager plan, how
ever did point to the Importance of
electing> good candidates for office,
holding that the form of government
unsatisfactory officials.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1947-12-12
War Monger Hysteria-

Continued from Page Three)
screams of the Brass Hats and Mad
Hatters.
Hitler in a wild speech promised
for every soldier of the Reich little
piece of land in the Ukraine They
got it, but only six feet long. Our vile
press, unless choked by it's owners,
is chanting REQUIESCAT IN PACE
for millions of American boys.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1947-12-12

still on trial and tried to arouse voters
to take more interest in municipal
affairs. Labor was handicapped in
this respect by presence in office in
Great Falls of a mayor and several
councilmen who are not lending much
strength to democratic forms. Many
of the votes for the city-manager were,
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Montana Dairylnen-
CONTINUED from Page one)

Continued from Page One)
Regulation 1 of livestock Sanitary
Laws of Montana"
Industry Urged To Police Itself
T. E. McMaster of the dairy divi-
sion, state department of agriculture,
has also addressed an appeal to all
dairy producers to more rigidly adhere
to state standards, that they may not
find themselves in a position similar
to that of Helena dairymen.
Best Milk In the State
On the local scene, reports are that
following the public outcry, Helena
distributors are now providing the pur-
est milk in the state, with practically
all tests showing less than 5000 bac-
terial count Claw permits 10000 Be per
cubic centimeter). City-County Health
Officers, DR.. T. w. Cooney and NJ w
Higgins, have signified that there will
be no let-up in seeing that Helena milk
continues to be of top quality.
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November "a, 1947

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November "a, 1947
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