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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-18
Many Injured
Local
Hits Big Bus
South Shore Train Halves
Vehicle Loaded With
Section Hands
BODIES SCATTERED
Michigan City, Ind, Scene
OF Freak Wreck; Driver
Warned

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind, Feb. II.
(P). - Thirteen railroad workers
were killed and 16 persons were
injured today when a Chicago,
South Shore and South Bend
electric train struck a bus loaded
with section hands at Andry cross
ing ten miles East of Michigan
City.
All of those killed were residents
of Michigan City, Gary and
Chicago. State police said five
were whites, five were Negroes
and three were Mexicans.
Fourteen of the injured were oc-
cupants of the bus. Twelve were
brought to hospitals here and two
were taken to Fairview hospital at
LaPorte. The others, the motor
man and a passenger on the train,
were dismissed after treatment for
minor injuries.
1t. Rex Risher. commander of
the Dunes Park State police post,
said several of the injured were
in very serious condition. He said
most of them were Negroes.
Truck Halved
The crash occurred about sos P.
M. The train, No. rs, was West
bound, having left South Bend for
Chicago at 2:30 P. M. The South
bound truck was broken in two, the
rear half being tossed aside near
the crossing and the front half
being carried down the track.
Bodies of the dead were
scattered along the track for about
go yards.
Ali of the bus occupants were
employed by the South Shore rail-
road. The bus was taking them
into Michigan City after a days
work at Andry Siding.
John Steinhagen of Waterford,
Ind, truck driver employed by the
railroad, said he had been working
with the section group a quarter
mile down the track from the
crossing. He said crew quit
work and walked to the crossing.
The truck driver said the bus
was parked on the north side OF
the crossing and his truck was
parked IN the South side.
Steinhagen said that as he
walked to his truck. he turned
around and waved to the driver OF
the bus to indicate that the train
was coming.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-18
Senate Judiciary Group
Oktys Nine Years For
Presidents

WASHINGTON, Feb. II -(P)-A
proposed constitutional amend
ment limiting Presidents to nine
years in office, at the most, was
approved 9 to / today by the
Senate Judiciary committee.
Only Senator Kilgore DIV. Va.)
opposed among v Republicans
and three Democrats voting.
The amendment differs in two
ways from one already passed by
the House:
/. Both would limit regularly
elected Presidents to two full
terms of four years each. The
House resolution calls Cor a limit
of n full term in cases where
the President Gas a vice president
succeeding to the Presidency has
served any part of a previous
term. The Senate measure would
disregard a partial term in event
it was no more than one year.
One Full Term
Thus under both versions Pres
ident Truman, who took office
when Franklin Roosevelt's fourth
term had nearly four years to run
could be elected to only one full
term.
Q. The Senate amendment pro-
vides for ratification by ,conven-
tons in three-fourths of the states,
while the House legislation would
require approval by state legisla-
lures.
To become effective, a constitu-
tional amendment must be ap-
p Continued On Page Two; Col. 81
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-18
CORONER'S JURY
TOPR0BE DEATHS
Autopsy Report Expected
From FBI On Three
Fatalities

An inquest into the deaths of
three local residents who died Sun
day after eating part of a potato
pie purportedly containing a killing
agent used in roach powder will
be held as soon as the results of
an autopsy performed yesterday
by County health officer DR.. A. H.
Elliot are received from the Fed
eral Bureau of Investigation in
Washington, it was reported last
night by Coroner Gordon Doren.
At the same time Doren released
the names of the men slated for
coroners jury duty as soon as the
FBI reports arrive here. They
are P. ]. Baschon, F. j. Gordon,
B. T. Hopkins, Joseph Applewhite,
Ronald Eakins and William Brem-
er. Doran said he expected to re-
ceive the autopsy report within
three or four days and that the
inquest will be held at that time.
Meanwhile, William J. Newell,
who suffered il~l-effects after eat
ing the pie, was >re-admitted to
James Walker Memorial hospital
yesterday for further observation
after having been released earlier.
Hospital attaches reported last
night, however, that his condition
was good.
Those who died yesterday at the
boarding house at 615 South Second
street, which is operated by Mrs.
W. A. Hundley, e Ira G. Up
church, Mrs. Lucy Blizzard and
Mrs. Myrtle Paige, the latter the
daughter of Mrs. Hundley. Up
church died in James Walker
Memorial hospital late Sunday
afternoon while Mrs. Blizzard and
Mrs. Paige succumbed around
midnight that night. All were re-
ported to have eaten part of the
pie Sunday afternoon and were
xI-:1xz- -,y>r1 IN-r 1ko
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-18
Truman Gives
Food Supply
To Moldavia
Feed
aspo'aMns
$50 MOVE
CHI executive Insists Car.
90 Must Not Be Used For
Political Aims

WASHINGTON. Feb. II - Up -
President Truman acted today to
supply huge shipments of Ameri-
can food to Romania's Northern
province of Moldavia, where 500,
000- r reported starving. The
President laid down the condition
that the food not be used for po-
litical purposes.
He directed 1000 tons of food
now en- route to the U. S. Army
overseas to be diverted to Con-
stanza, Romaaian port, and asked
the American Red Cross to super
wise its distribution by the Ro-
manian Red Cross without
charge and with guarantees
against discrimination on political,
racial, religious or S i a ]
grounds"
He also announced that urgent
attention is being given to per
hitting Romania to buy an I'M
specified amount o. American
grain, despite the magnitude OF
world demands on existing
Stocks" on three conditions:
1. That Romania will use none
Of it to pay PREPARATIONS.
2. That Romania will not ex-
port it for trade or any other pur-
poses.
3. That American representa-.
tives will be free to supervise its
distribution Gin such manner as
they see fit" This distribution, the
Presidential statement said, also
is to be without racial, religious
Or social discrimination"
Food At Sea
The army food being diverted to
Romania already is at sea ano
Mr.. Truman said it should reach
Constanza within 10 days. 1t con-
sists of 4,500 tons of "%ten-in-one''
rations and $500 tons of beans.
The ''ten-in-one" rations include
meat, cheese, crackers. : cereal
and other food, as well as ciga-
rettes and candy.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-18
TRAFFIC SCHOOL
OPENING TODAY
Sessions Will Extend. Until
May Is, Chief Casteen
Announces

Chief of Police Charles H. Cas-
teen said last night that a school,
covering 25 traffic violations,
would be held for members of the
force beginning today and eontinu-
ing through May Is.
Casteen said that two classes
would be held each week from
1870 to els .. m. The classes
will be conducted by local attor-
neys, judges and traffic experts
from the Federal Bureau of In
vestigation.
The FBI expert will arrive on
March 20, Casteen said.
Subjects to be covered in the
two month courses will include all
phases of traffic law violations
from simple red-light crashing to
driving drunk and hit-and-run
drivin6
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-18

1882, New Liverpool became New
ton or Newtown.
James Wimble, Michael Dyer,
Joshua Granger and others were
able to obtain grants of land in
the immediate vicinity in 1913. And
it was these hardy pioneers who
laid out the city of Wilmington.
IMPORTANT VOTE History
tells us that politics played an i'm
portant role in the growth of the
Port City. !
On Nov. 2, 1884 Governor Gabriel
Johnston began his administration
of the province, and the following
early spring he Immediately threw
all of his weight to destroy the
town of Brunswick by building up
the new settlement Of Newton.
Most historians will agree that
HE packed the council, allowed
the president of the governing body
to vote to make a tie, then gave
the presiding officer the right to
cast an extra vote in order to end
the deadlock. That vote by the pres
ident of the council spelled the
downfall of Brunswick but a boon
for the Port City.
LAND BOOM-Governmental de-
partments were moved to Newton,
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-18
RAILROADS WILL
SELL ON CREDIT
Will Be M a d e
Available On Presenta-
ton OF Courtesy Card

CHICAGO, Feb. II - up A
travel-and-charge-it plan for in
dividuals will be put into effect
April 1 by "a railroads, and sub
scribers to the plan will be billed
monthly, H. w. Siddan, chairman
Of the Railroad Passenger Inter-
territorial committee announced to-
day.
Siddall said the plan, under
which the traveller will carry only
one credit card to buy railroad,
pullman and parlor a tickets.
was developed from suggestions
obtained in a poll of 20. 900 business
firms.
Railroads participating are: Al
ton; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa
CONTINUED On Page Two; Col. 81
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-18
Stock
On Up-Swing Trend
The Weather
FORECAST

FORECAST
South Carolina - Partly cloudy and
not much change in temperature Tues
day and Wednesday.
North Carolina Partly cloudy, milo
Tuesday. slightly cooler Wednesday.
(By U. S. Weather Bureau)
Meteorological data for the "a hours
ending 1880 p. m. yesterday.
Temperatures:
I 80 a. m. so; 1880 a. m SO; 1880 p. m.
So; 40. Z
Maximum 81; Minimum 81; Mean Al;
Normal 48.
Humidity:
80 a. m. So; 1880 a. m. 81: 1880 p. m.
80; 1880 p. m. SO.
Precipitation
Total since the first of the month -
0:34 inches
Tides For Today
From the Tide Tables published by
U. S.. Coast and Geodetic Survey.
HIGH LOW
Wilmington 1903 am. 2:33 am.
8:19 pm. 3:l4 pm.
Masonboro Inlet $3.50 am. 2:19 am
sos pm. - pm.
Sunrise 6:54; Sunset 5:2s; Moonrise
5 Ala; Moonset 3:42p.
River stage at Fayetteville, N. c., at
8 a. m. Monday - 11.2 feet.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-18
Senator Barley Announce.
His Intention Tc Vote
For Nominee

WASHINGTON, Feb. II. -(P)-
Senate Democratic leader Barley
kentucky announced today he is
supporting David E. Lilienthal for
confirmation as chairman of the
AtomieaErergy commission.
At the same time, Senator Brien
Mcmahon (D-Conn), former chair
man of the Senate Atomic Energy
committee, expressed the belief
that Lilienthal's prospects have
taken an up-swing after hitting a
low last week. A third Democratic
strategist said the situation looks
better for the nominee than before
the weekend.
However, Senator Mcclellan 3D.
TENN, outspoken opponent of Lii
ienthal throughout the latter S
service on tn e Tennessee Valley
Authority board. told a reporter he
is convinced he has the nomination
blocked.
(C~ontinued On Page Two. Col. Il
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-18
"Cat 7hieues make Haul
OfJewels Worth $50, 900

Earlier, jewels worth $40 O(
were reported stolen from the
swank Imperial hotel at Torquay,
q fashionable watering place o.
the South coast. The Kings sister.
Princess Mary. vas a guest in the
hotel at the time. The victim Of
the theft was a London woman
who declined to identify herself
further than Mrs. Booth"
Gems worth $40, 900 yer taken
from the country mansion of art
connoisseur W. ]. Woltman by a
|thie1 who climbed 4 ladder to A
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-18

LONDON, Feb. II. -P1-Thleves
netted a total haul of. jewels valued
at $50, 600 in two new burglaries,
raising fears in Scotland Yard to-
night that ,Britain's "cat thieves
were striking again under the
cover of the blackout imposed be-
cause of the fuel shortage.
Latest thefts in London included
the loss of a mink coat and jewelry
valued at 81, 200 and 500 sheep
nelts worth about 81. 900, the latter
taken from a London factory.
bedroom, leaving only footprints m
Lthes SNOW as q e4ue. -
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-18

LONDON, Feb.>17. -tP- A con-
voy of Is motor trucks crawled for
six hours along a narrow, icy dixie
on the Dutch coast today to take
food and fuel to the isolated Isle
of Urk-one of many perilous re-
lief ventures in i~ce-burdened
Europe.
Ice foes half a mile wide drift
ing out o f the Baltic. hampered
other relief efforts to isolated
island communities IN tn NORTH
Sea.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-18
Truck Driuers Brave Icy
Dixie To Reach LonelyLsle

ing about five degrees under freez-
ing, continued to dig itself out of
an unprecedented fuel shortage.
In Berlin, temperatures of zero
fahrenheit were forecast tonight.
Water pipes were burst in almost
every one of Berlin's buildings.
Food thefts, particularly from
American billits, increased sharp
ly.
Amsterdam and Rotterdam
schools were closed; schools In
smaller communities shut down
last week.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-18
WEATHERMAN SAYS
TEMPERATURES HERE
TO REMAIN NORMAL

No change in temperature and
no rain is the forecast given Cor
today by Paul Hess, Wilmington
weather observer. With a high OF
SO degrees expected for today, the
mean temperature is predicted Tor
48 degrees, exactly normal for this
time of year
The last two days. though
seemingly warm, were also
normal, Hess said. with a mean
temperature of At recorded 1or
Sunday and 48 for Monday.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-18
FORECAST:

Wilmington and vicinity: Partly cloudy
and mild today; Wednesday slightly
cooler.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-03-01
SPECIAL SHOPPING DIRECTORY
Ferndale, Smile Road
And Oakdale Gardens
Sponsored by David McClendon
SET SPEAKER
FOR ANNUAL
YMCA DINNER

The executive secretary 81 the
south American Federation of
YNCAs Joel Nvstrom, WILL be
the main speaker az the annual
dinner meeting OF the ST An
tome. YAlCA. on Friday March
o. az 40 p m. in the Lucy
Thursman YWCA gymnasium. L
was announced by William 1.
Summers. banquet committee
chairman.
Master of ceremonies viii be
2 x. Matlock. ST. and ticket
sales are undcr the direction 81
Edward 3 Swirtt comm ttec
chairman ard G. Bernell VIII
liams. cO-chairman
Tickets are on sale AZ the st
Antoine YMCA and The Lucy
Thurman y " g. Prominent
YMCA members are also selling
tickets
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-03-01
Approve Stand
OF Governor On
JiIncrOW Guard

NEW YORK. y. Y.-The posi-
icn ~ omen and fortnight OPP
position % segregated UNITS IN
state National Guards taken oV
Governor James McConagghY.
III Connecticut. was hailed oy
Walter White. executive sec,e-
,srv NAACP. as zone Of me
most magnificent and heartenlng
steps which has been taken cur
ing recent years,
In response 10 request from
the Bridgeport Stratiord branch
~ ~ Association that Governor
NrConaurhv demand the reacti-
walton of the federalized Ma
tlonal Guard on a basis OK com
nlete indignation OF the races
upon every level the Governor
immediately wired the tollowing
telegram 10 the Governors OF the
three states associated with Con.
nccticut in its National Guard
set-up
Are YOU satisfied with Army
policy Of segregatlne INTO spe-
.cial units Negro soldiers ot your
state who desire 20 serve IN the
\ tional Guard ! am not !
Nave lust learned Of this prac-
400 7 know tho NAVY has end
.e9 discrimination ] do not want
10 see il in Connecticut Army
units
The issue was brought 10 a
head IN Connecticut when Geo.
Garter. Negro veteran who
wear the Purple Heart and
five battle stars had his apph-
cation fo enlistment ~ the
Connelt.c4t National Guard re-
jccted because at the time
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-03-01
ASKS MEMORIAL FOR
LIBERIAN CENTENNIEL

COLUMBUS. Ohio (NNPAl-
Ohio will have a sl50000 eNhi.
bit al the Liberian Centenniel
Exposition in Monrovia in 1913
n the legislature adopts bill
introduced hy Rep Francis E.
Young
Under the bill the money
would be spent TO build a me-
mortal building 20 be called the
Firestonc- Taft. Rove Memo ! a !,
20 commemorate three Ohloans
who made significant contrlbu-
tons 10 the development Of Ii
IBERIA.
Other states and the District
Of Columbia are considering 81
milar proposals.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-03-01
OAKDALE GARDENS & SMILE NEWS
BY Josie Robinson

Mrs. Eva Dowdell OF 2l033
Glenlodge street announces the
engagement Of her daughter, Jua-
nita Marie, 20 Leo Jeffries. OF
Greenlawn, Detroit, Michigan.
Mrs Myrtle Cowans OF Fern
dale, Michigan had gala affair,
and some Of the guests were Mrs.
Lorna Blacker, Miss Dva Law
man. Miss MADEIRA White, Miss
joyce Reeves. Miss Elsie Ford.
Robert Holloway, Robert Blocker
Thomas Cowans, Mr. and Mrs,
Lawman, also many more Of her
friends.
Mrs. Lorna Blocker Of 2O853
Glenlodge Ferndalc. was seen
with her bundle OF JOY looking
very fine indeed
We were shocked to learn OK
the sudden passing Of VIM. L.
Hudson VINO had been a resident
OF TINS community for 30 years,
Funeral services were held Feb.
ruary %. az New Prospect Bap-
fist church with Rev. {. B. Heath
officiating
David Donaldson died at Trini-
Is Hospital following a long IL
ness. His funeral was held az
Cockfield's Chapel on February
%. Rev. H. L. Kendrlck conduct
ed the services
Miss Halle George Hudson and
AIRS MAY DICKSON % Atlanta Ga
the funeral Of the faith.
er, Mr.. VIM L. Hudson
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-03-01

there were no provisions made
for segregated units.
Stating Of Governor McCo-
naughys action to end discrlm
nation We believe that no
other Governor who claims TO
be enlightened can do other
wise than to follow your exam
Die Nj White said We have
been bringing this situation
which exists in the New York
National Guard TO the attention
Of Governor Thomas Z Dewey
FOR some months. and have re-
celyed no indication from hlT
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-03-01

as yet of his opposition 10
discriminatory practice
The NAACP IS ursts
opposed to segregation IN
form particularly IN ton.s,
in which a man nay scre
state and his countrv w +
continue 10 fight as,
discriminatory bar " Nct 81
State and elsewhere 4ntl
qualified Negro citizens Il
the opportunity o. serve
National Guard or basis
equality with oihci citizens
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-19

cense shall be revoked for a per- iod of one year and the premises shall be abated for such period
 The bill was given double refer ence, to the Judiciary and Educa- ton committees.
 S. B. 46 by Senator o. D. Cochran, would change the require ment of voting upon incorporation of city. The present law requir- ing six months residence within the limits of the proposed corporation would be changed to require 30 days residence in the precinct in which an elector votes; to Elections
 S. J. M. 8, by Senator Edward D.. Coffey asks that proper depart ments of the government take the necessary steps to aid the city of Anchorage in construction of new municipal airpor; 70 Transporta- tion.
 & J. M g, by Senator Victor c. asks construction of Turn again Arm crossing; to Transporta- tion.
 Introduction of Senator Coffeys
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-19
Norah Here
 Going South

Canadian Pacific Steamship Princess Norah arrived in Juneau southbound from Skagway this morning at 6:30 a. m. and sailed for Vancouver at o'clock.
 Disembarking from SkagWay were F. L. Phelps, Mrs. D. Balmat, Barry Balmat J. Cunz, L. H. Smith and C. W. Coulson.
 Boarding the Princess Norah for Prince Rupert were L. w. Cairns, Jim Bacon, R, Matson and A. B, Wright.
 Sailing for Vancouver were the following. J. Knowles, R. A. Turn CT. MT. and Mrs. R. Mcdaniel, c. S. Cain. MT. and Mrs. H s. Oliver, Mrs. N. Cameron, John McInnes, Mrs. K. DeLong, Eleanor Lorz, l.. Lauridsen, James Duncan, G. Sod erburg.
 Bishop Fitzgerald Ann Robertson, Mrs. Charles Waynor, Mrs. Warm CT. Mrs. R. Olsen, Miss L. Corbliss, Miss Helen T'hiel and J. w. Jeffrey.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-19
DAN AMERICAN IN
 WITH q ABOARD

Pan American Airways carried the following passengers in and out of Juneau yesterday on clipper ships of their Alaska Division:
 Seattle to Juneau: Lewis Larsen Miss Pat Smith, Paul Gronholdt, Mrs. Florence Gronholdt, June Ma Tie Gronholdt, Robert Gronholdt, LynelIe Gronholdt.
 Lou Dowell, James Doyle, Rich ard Haggin, Eva Swanson. James Huff, Ethyl Huff, Edward Huff.
 Harry Souder, Tom Donohoe Leon Delong, Mrs. Beatrice Mason, Mrs. Beverly Kingslay.
 Nome 10 Juneau; Antonio Polet.
 Juneau to Seattle: Loretta Lea gua, Joseph Thomas, Bessie Thom- as, Louis Jacobsen, Martha Jacob sen, Al Jones, Joe PutGel, Josephine Putzel, John Foster.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-19
NEW MEASURES INTRODUCED IN
 SENATE TODAY

Four new measureS--two bills and two joint memorials-were received by the Alaska Senate today. They are:
 S. B. 45, by Senator Edward D Coffee. by request, which would eliminate penal bond for holders of beverage dispensary liquor licen- ses and would substitute therefor as penalties suspension of license, as follows:
 For tlie first violation, the H. censed premises shall be closed for period of two weeks;
 For the second violation, the licensed premises shall be closed for a period of six weeks; and
 For the third violation the h-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-19

SYNOPSIS extensive almost stationary high pres northern Prairie States ally clear eastern Canada with Over the western portion II generally cloudy skies have small amounts of snow nave been northwestern States nave
 from 10 to 40 degrees Generally slightly below normal temperatures nave oc portion United States moderate St Paul Island has been producing
 souhery flow of all of Alaska bringing with small of
 and light rain now occurring this morning Temperatures n this area nave renamed clinftlN helnU n1na1
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-19

toastmasters and speakers groups, hobby clubs, dramatic and music clubs. folk dancing and social danc- ing clubs and classes, and a young mems service club.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-19
ZACH GIVES REPORT
 ON CONDITIONS IN
 DOUGLAS SKI AREA

Juneau District Ranger Larry Zach reports that the snow condi- tions were poor for skiing on the Douglas Ski area on Tuesday. New snow should improve conditions.
 All first aid equipment has been checked and replaced in the First Aid caches in preparation for the Ski Club races of this weekend.
 Additional trail markers have been installed and the cabins pre- pared for the coming events.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-19

toastmasters and speakers groups hobby clubs, dramatic and music clubs. folk dancing and social danc- ing clubs and classes, and a young mems service club.
 What Is Necessary
 MT. Cairns pointed out that 1t would not he necessary in forming a YMCA organization to acquire a building such as typifies the we'll known metropolitan YMCAs.
 Necessary steps would include an interested active nucleus; applica- ton for recognition; adoption of a constitution and budget, and hiring of a qualified staff person through the medium of the National head quarters.
 Requirements which would have to be met by a new organization include; G) certification to the purposes of the YNTCA, @ annual reports to the National Headquart- CTS in New York, and (3) agree ment to share on an established basis in the support of the Regional and National organization of the YMCA
 Financing
 Financing of YMCAs is on a strictly local basis. Each Y is an autonomous. democratic member ship organization, affiliated with the greater association but not &C., coping government by it without consent of the local.
 Members pay annual dues, which vary widely according to local con- ditions and the type of program which is undertaken, Cairns eX- plained. On the average, perhaps 20 percent of the budget costs of a local YMCA are raised by sub 
 Asked how much the annual bud get Of a YMCA without a building might he, Cairns referred to let ter of a year ago sent to interested Juneau residents, quoting an esti- mated figure of sll,00o. As it was explained, this figure was not ex- ,rbitant. It would include the sal ary of a trained full time secre- ,ary, an office and it's equipment, md program expenses for young ,ters. Programs for older members would be self f-supporting.
 At the close of the meeting, which was presided over by Mayor Waino Hendrickson. it appeared hat although MT. Cairns was leav- ng Juneau on the Princess Norah, hat further efforts would be made joward eventual organization of a YMCA for the City of Juneau.