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Evening star., 1954-05-23
Commission CHARGES
Bridges Gave Money
To Old IlA in Fight
BY me Assoelotea prsss

NEW YORK, May 20. - The
Waterfront Commission today
charged that Harry Bridges, the
West Coast union leader accused
Of being Communist, has been
q financial backer of the old In
ternational Longshoremen's AS
sociation in its fight for control
Of New York piers.
The New York-New Jersey
agency supported its charge with
what it said was sworn testimony
from LILA leaders and a photo
stat Of a check. It said Bridges
leftist international Longshore-
mems and Warehousemen's Un-
ion had given at least $3,675 to
LILA leaders.
TN San Francisco, Morris
Watson, a spokesman for Bridges
union, said there was nothing
secret in our support of the
lila"
(Anthony Impliazzo and
Thomas Dibella, two local LILA
officials. Watson said. appeared
before three locals in San Fran
cisco, stressing they were repre-
senting the rank and file Of the
lila. Our locals voted the money
and we made it public at the
time. It was simply a gesture
Of help from the rank and file
Of one union to the rank and
file of another. From here the
men went to Portland and
Seattle, where / understand they
were well feceived.")
The LA, now independent, is
fighting for its life against an
AFL union of the same name. A
collective bargaining election. In
which dockworkerS will VOC
which union they want to repre-
sent them, is set for next
Wednesday.
Fighting for Its Life.
The Waterfront Commission
offered these details of its
charges:
/. Two officials Of LILA Local
327-l, bossed by Tough Tony
Ai1astasio, went to the West
Coast May 8 to solicit funds
from Bridges ILWU.
q. Bridges locals gave checks
for $500, $1,500 and $1.675 to
Local 327-1.
8. The 327-1 officials. Presi-
dent Impliazzo and Executive
Committeeman DiBella. made
the trip after consulting with
Anastasio.
The commission said it had
sworn testimony from Impliazzo
to this effect.
Patrick ]. Connolly, executive
vice president of the LILA. said the
union would look into the
charges that Anastasio's local
took money from Bridges.
"There will be action taken
against them If they did it," he
added.
William A. Bradley, president
Of the LILA, has been circulating
handbills to 1ongshoremen call
ing talk Of deals with Bridges
"sianderous rumors."
S'.The lila has never solicited
the aid of Harry Bridges or his
west coast union in the past and
we have no intention Of ever do
ing So" he said in his handbill.
1--WE want no part of Bridges or
his friends of the Daily Worker"
Evening star., 1954-05-23

prefers studies on the topic next
year by States Under White
House sponsorship.
She also feared Federal en-
croachment on teaching.
This position has been criti-
cized by some witnesses as an ex-
cuSe for inaction.
A CIO representative, George
T. Guernsey. said:
ut has been suggested i.
that the department be renamed
the Department of Less Health,
No Education and Reduced We'll
fare"
Evening star., 1954-05-23
Dr.. Roger V. Shumote

LINCOLN, Nebr., May % R).
DIR. Roger v. Shumate, 81, pro-
fessor Of political science at the
University Of Nebraska and re-
search director for the Nebraska
Legislature, died today. He had
suffered cerebral hemorrhage
about "a hours earlier while
fishing. |
Evening star., 1954-05-23
Fireman Slain at Job
As Purt-Time Cubbie
By the Associoied pre.s

CHICAGO, May ga city
fireman, who worked part time
as a taxicab driver, was shot and
killed today, apparently by two
passengers in his cab after they
had robbed him of a few dol
lars.
Found slumped over the wheel
Of his cab, shot twice in the
head, was Frank G. Gjeldum, 40.
Police said witnesses told them
two colored men had been seen
leaving the cab shortly after
the shots were fired.
Evening star., 1954-05-23
Police Pistol Expert
Retiring May 81 on
Physical Disability

The crack pistol shot of the
Park Police. Robert j. Mansell,
win be retired May 81 because of
physical disability.
Evening star., 1954-05-23
Helene Morsztyn

NEW YORK, May % R.-
Helena Morsztyn, IS, polish-born
concert pianist and teacher, died
today at her Manhattan home.
She had suffered a cerebral
hemorrhage two weeks ago.
Milford chronicle., 1954-10-08
Social Security
Payments Increase
(eontlnnea run ms, n.rs,

Ncontlnued lrUm IIrst pagel
Myron Milbouer, manager of the
social security district ONCE in VIII
mingtOn.
Inc new payment rates were for
the month Of September. AT the
time the August checks were de-
livered about September 3. every
beneficiary received notice of the
forthcoming increases, with eau
ton that he needed to take no action
TO secure the higher payments. All
changes have been made automati-
cally, in a huge book keeping Oper-
alton carried out in the several
social security Payment centers
over the country, and in the Trea-
sury disbursing Offices which pre-
pare and mail the checks.
The previous minimum pavment
OF $25 to a retired worker has gone
up to $50. The highest monthly pay
ment to a retired worker, previous
~ SS5, has been raised to SOS. so
comparable increases were made to
other retired workers.
dependents and survivors now
receiving monthly payments have
received prOpOrtiOnate increases" /"
Milbouer declared. The largest total
payment to family was raised from
$l68.5O to 5000. AS before, however,
the largest monthly benefit pay-
able to a family cannot be more
than 500 Of its insured workers
average monthly earnings. In all
cases, all families received an in
crease of at last IS monthly in their
total benefit payments.
The following table shows ex-
amples of the monthly benefit in
ereases which retired workers
found in their September checks
which reached them early in Octo-
bprl
Milford chronicle., 1954-10-08
Indian River Yacht
Closed Year Sunday
teontlnued non - 80

Second place went to Walter
Lawson Of the Anne Arundel Fleet.
Maryland, with 64.9 points. Dot
Lawson, the shippers wife was ia
the trim little ship to help in the
maneuYering. Third honOrs went
to James Coll Of the ChOptank River
feet with 57.2 points. There were
20 ships in the regatta
There was a special reward of q
silver bracelet for Helen Roberts
of the Baltimore fleet, who was the
first female entry to finish. The
Baltimore fleet also won a silver
plaque because it had the largest
number Of ships in the regatta.
DR.. William Marvel Of Laurel pre-
sented the awards just prior to the
crab feast which, was enjoyed by
all who participated in the regatta.
Commodore Jim Walls also had
special prize for each contestant.
This was a small penguin with
Indian headdress, symbolic of the
matches.
Visitors at the meet included Ted
Leighton-Herman, president of the
National Penguin Yacht Association
and Miss Helen Graff, secretary
both of Baltimore.
Milford chronicle., 1954-10-08
Johnny Martin Wins
Stock Car Classic.
(contInued from first Dara1

CONTINUED from first page)
field on the 9Th round and was never
headed for the remainder Of the
race. Even tho, starting. on 18th Ian.
Marriott moved into second place
and challenged Martin several times
during the final eight rounds he
didn't seem to have enough steam
% completely pass Martin. johnny
Roberts, Brooklyn, Md. finished
third with fourth spot going to
Horace Williams, BridgeviIle, Del.
For the fourth time this year
Billy Priestly of BridgeVille, Del.
won the special Amatuer event with
Paul Jones, Salisbury, Nd, second
ana Stanley Clark, Harrington, Del,
third.
Thespecial Ladies Powder Puff
Derby was won by Mrs. Jamie
O'Neil of Baltimore. Md. driving
the No. usually driven by johnny
ROberts. Second money went to
Mrs. Gladys Lewis of Salisbury, Md.
and third spot to Mrs. Mary Alice
Henry Of Denton, Md.
There will not be any stock car
racing at the Georgetown Speedway
next Sunday, October 10, but the
Amatuer and Sportsmen cars will
return on October IL under the
NASCAR sanction with the first
race of at 2:15 p. m. On Sunday
afternoon, October 81, the Manage
ment Of the Georgetown track will
present a 100-lap feature attraction
for the Sportsmen type cars under
the NASCAR saction.
Milford chronicle., 1954-10-08
FOND MEMORIES

PORTSMOUTH, N. Fl. (R Il
Streeter S. Smith recalled the toll
ing Of bells following Lincoln's s
death and Union soldiers marching
through NeyburypOrt, Mass, as he
celebrated his 101st birthday.
His birthday celebration was as
usual, a trip to York Beach. Maine
for a feed of lobster stew and
clans. Wearing his 77-year-old
wedding day haiti cost him $3.50
in 1877-the centenarian went back
81 years in memory and told Of a
cattle show he attended when he
was four years old.
painter.
To the usual question as to what
he attributes his long life. Streeter
Smith reiterated, Il just keep
breathin'."
Milford chronicle., 1954-10-08
lNelO Phone Directories Are
II Progress Of Distribution

puon OF Diamond Telephone Company directories
ae5ng new look directory here on wednesday
lDsi oln) and viii be completed a
@9oi - Ins Aialonu
Milford chronicle., 1954-10-08
NIcHTcAPs, TOO?

SAN FRANCISCO - Up - A
pet shop advertises BED Jackets
for Birds" Merely means cage COW
ers.
Milford chronicle., 1954-10-08
YFW Urges Public
20 Register, Vote
leontlnuad 90 flrst -

continued from first page)
Saturday October 18th, quite a
large number Of Milford Area resi-
dents win lose the right to vote
this year.
Mr.. Han is endeaVoring to ac-
quaint an as yet unregistered citi-
zens with the fact that registration
may be accomplished at the regular
polling places in each district on
the 18th, and that these places Of
registration win be open from
. 2. %. % b. m on this final regis
tration day In cards, being cir
cuiated BY post members and by
members Of Cub Pack #10I. at
tenlion is directed to the new
registration requirements as estab-
iished at the last regular session
Of the General Assembly; the cards
also outline the basis for eligibility
% vote
in order that everyone desiring
% register on the 18th. may have
transportation to the place Of regis
lratlon. post members are volun-
teerlng to pick up any Milford Area
resident, take him or her to the
place Of registration, and then
anord transportation back to the
home. Those desiring transportation
on che 18th, may arrange for same
1y calling any one Of the following
Milford numbers: 1851. 1920, 4205
or 1914
Tie local WV unit is conducting
me current Register and Vote"
campaign on a non-partisaii basis
and as part Of the posts ll-year-
around community service program. /
Milford chronicle., 1954-10-08

The new cover, first OF the kin,
Of the importance Of local and
long distance telephone service to
me family Collins said.
approximately 1880 coDies Of
the directory viii be delivered To
subscribers in this vicinity. the
manager stated This is an increase
Of some 2,250 over last years dis
Tibuuon.
The new book contains approx
mafely 42,900 alphabetical listines
an increase Of 2.670 over the last
issue be added.
Many telephone numbers have
been changed ID Bedford, George
town, Laurel, Milton, seaford. Sell
DyFille. and Smyrna, Collins
pointed out.
The directory also contains
special calling instructions which
have gone into effect since the
last issue Of the directory was
published, ne said
On calls from Frederica to Eel
Milford chronicle., 1954-10-08
WORTHLESS LOOT

WESTON, Conn. - LP) - A DO
nceman became suspicious when
ne saw two men struggling along
the highway with six heavy bags
at 2 a. m. The bags, an inspec-
ton disclosed, were filled with
crushed stone. Fifteen more bags
OF stone were found later in the
home of the two men, a father and
his son. Police charged the stone
was stolen from state highway
department road pile, but offered
no explanation as to why the two
men had gone to the trouble Of
stealing it.
Milford chronicle., 1954-10-08

in Delaware is based on the theme
ton. customers now dial az. wait
Tor a second dial tone then dial
The desired number.
on calls from Frederica to Mil
ford, they dial %" wait for a sec
ond dial tone, then dial the de-
sired number.
On calls from Harrington to Eel
ton, customers dial "9": on calls
from Harrington to Greenwood.
they dial "SI" and, on calls from
Harrington to Milford, they dial
So In each case, they wait for
second dial tone and then dial
the desired number.
on calls from Milford to Fred
erica, customers dial %" and the
figures Of the desired number. on
calls from Milford to Harrington
they dial q" and the figures Of the
desired number On calls from Mil
ford to Milton, they dial "3" and
the figures Of the desired number.
Milford chronicle., 1954-10-08
HOUSEHOLD BURGLARY

ENID, Okla. (P) Police
think burglars who entered two
fashionable homes. farm house
and a school are about to set up
housekeeping They list as miss
ing
Sheets, bed spreads, pillow
cases, towels, electric toaster.
iron, canned goods, cooking uten-
sils, cook books, soft drinks. sill
verWare, radio. electric fan, clock.
two door stops and an electric hot
plate.
Valuables including iewelrv.
guns and money were passed up By
the burglars
Milford chronicle., 1954-10-08
Clear the Sta.

Clear the Stairs
Make It a criminal offense for
anyone to leave an article on the
stairs-even for a split secondl
Milford chronicle., 1954-10-08
University Registrar
Gives Figures For Tie
Current Year
leontInued from IIr.t -

teontinued from frst pago)
States Office Of Education for the
current academic year lists an ex-
pected increase Of $4,000 in stotal
college and university enrollments,
~ per cent above the 2,444.OO0 az
ls5S-54. Delaware's increase from
the 1887 Of last year to 1915 fn
the current semester represents an
increase Of 5.5 per cent and Is in
dlcatlye Of the rapid expansion
which can be expected at the Uni-
versity in the next decade.
Milford chronicle., 1954-10-08
Accidental HuNTERs

GAINESVILLE. Ark. -CP)- An
automobile occupied by Eugene
Steel, 19, and Richard Bridges, II.
left the highway and rolled over
and over for more than 200 feet.
The only casualty was a rabbit
struck and killed about 1870 feet
from the highway.
Milford chronicle., 1954-10-08
10 HTanv Trrr.a-

me number On insects d The
world is almost incalculable. There
are more different kinds Of animals
man there are plants, an insects
make up the bulk Of the animal
world.
Milford chronicle., 1954-10-08
POETIC TRUTH

PITTSBURGH II up - Sign in
a local hotel announcing the ac-
quisitiOn of new parking lot was
headed:
Parking is such street sor-
row."
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-01-13

ca He has directly end agrees
Sivcly participated, through his
company's industrial department,
in the states promotion program.
and has been responsible for ac-
QUESTION of Sevcra! plants.
CD He lat nchCd territory
wide Finer Carolina" program
which has stimulated community
bettermcnt, including industrial
and commercial expansion, civic
improvements, and soil and water
conservation.
So much for the work of 1858
and the years Immediately prior
to it. THE STATE agrees with the
judges that few individuals have
done as much through vision and
courage to utilize their business
for the good of the commonwealth.
But those who know Louis SUIT
ton also know that he had made
other lasting contributions. He
took Il small utility out of the
status OF a holdlng-company sub
sidiary and in five years built il
up into 4 great Carolina enter
prise, as indigenous in its opera
tions and attitudes as any COM
pany in this state. In the doing.
he demonstrated that not ONLY
could an inveStOr-owncd and priv
atcly managed utility adequately
meet the power needs of a state.
but also that a great corporation
could be hUmanizcd. kept close to
the people, and be responsive to
their aspirations. Many other
North C&rolnianS have the on
liShtenCd view that they will ben
eft through the general economic
good health of their ncighbors.
Louis Sutton long ago nailed this
motto in the pilot house of mis-
snip: Our future is the future of
the area we serve"
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-01-13

points.
All-Columbus forward Alice
Ann Horne with 30 points led the
DeVliette'S scoring: however. team
mates Janelle White and Bobbie
Faye Jacobs were the big guns as
,hey collected 20 points each and
turned IN a whale of job in set
ting up plays and collecting re-
bounds.
Coach Crisp'S Devilette were off
10 a slow start as they trailed IA
II at the end of the first ner;od.
however, White and Jacobs began
10 rip the nets and the Devilettes
TOOK 1928 lead at the end of
the first half. That was the ball
game as the Devilettes never re-
linquished the lead.
Outstanding performer for Gin
'ofi lasSies was Nell Parsons who
collected % points. Best defensive
player for Clinton was joyce Fost-
er.
Defensive standouts for the
DeVllettes were guards Hilda
Ward, Rochelle Simon, and Dixie
Granger.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-01-13
DAIRY GROUP n:TEyS

RALEIGH, Jan.--. noted or
cign cOr"cSpontcc; w-o as tro
World as his beat w!ll address -,
Goth annual convention of the
North Carolina Dairy Products
Association which meets in Ping
hurst January 20-22.
He is Ernest A. Kohr. associate
editor OF the New York Herald
Tribune, who has roamcd the
globe since 1889 to cover outstani-
ing news events. He is q rccoEniZ-
cd authority on international al
fairs, and has contributed articles
on the subject TO many national
publications. kehr will speak
Friday morning. Jan. %. on the
topic: Behind the Worlds Head
lines"
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-01-13
Red Devils Remain Undefeaied
With 60.46 Win Over Clinton

Sill Caruso's high flying Red
Devil cagers extended their unde-
feated streak the eight with a 60
46 victory over a highly touted
Clinton five here Friday night
The contest marked the opening
of The Southeastern IA Confer
encc play for the Red Devils.
In the opening tilt of the twin
bill, Coach Elizabeth Crisp's Dew
llsttes returned to the win column
with 70-5l decision over the
laSsies from Clinton.
Sonny Sanders. 6'5' center. led
the Devils to the onc-Sided victory
as he racked up "a points and kept
both backboardS under control to
Stymic Clinton's fast breaking of
Tense.
Sanders was pushed for scoring
honorS by Jimmy Hobbs of Clin-
ton who garncred 20 points in the
losing cause.
CaruSo'S Devils were off to a
QUICK start as they posted a l5-6
first quarter score then coasted
to their eighth win of the season.
Outstanding defensive players
were Jack Rabbit" Cox and
Brooks Mills. Both boys showed
the hustle and play-making that
has kept the Devils in the win
column.
Frank Jackson took floor honors
for Clinton as we'll as runner ur
in the scoring department. He
scored 16 points.
More strength WAS added to The
FoWcrfui Rcd Devil team with thc
return o! Jerry Carlrette 70 ac.
lion. Cartrcttc'S play Friday nigh
drew praise from the fans DESPITE
the fact that he hit for only si1
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-01-13
John Deere Day
To Be Observed
Friday. Jan. z

John Deere Day will be obServ-
ed Friday, January % in White
vile when a double feature movie
will be shown at 10 a. m. at the
Columbus Theatre.
r. H. Hall and Sons have spon-
sored John Deere Day in White
vile for the past five years and
this years festivities will be not
only entertaining but educational.
Free tickets for the movie are
available at R. F. Hall and Sons
in Whiteville," said H. ID. Mat
thews, manager of the local con-
Germ.
Only persons with tickets will
be admitted to the theatre so con-
tact r. F. Hall and Sons if YOU
did not receive your ticket or want
extra ones.
Mr.. Christmas" is the title of
the full-length full-color picture
featuring a host of outstanding
Hollywood players. The second
movie will feature the Gordon
family in The Safety Pin" Too.
there will be a full color program
Of movies including whats News
For 1854" which gives the local
farmers an opportunity to view
the 1854 John Deere models. BOO
the feature film emphasizes the
various new techniques in farm
ing.
We hope everyone will be able
10 help us observe John Deere Day
on January % and make it the
most successful one we have eve,
had the privilege of sponsoring
! said Matthews.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-01-13
Magazine Picks
Sutton As N. +.
Man Ol Year

The current (Jan. 81 issue of
THE STATE, wilkly news-maga-
zine of North Carolina. announced
the selection of Louis V. Sutton
of Raleigh as the North CAROLYN
ian of 1858"
A photograph of Sutton appear
cd on the cover, and the magazine
carried the following editorial
comment on The choice:
Louis V. Sutton, president of
Carolina Power & Light Company,
is presented herewith as the
Mort Carolinian of 1853.
The committee of II judges.
after celebrating over field of
a score or more nominations, Sc
lected Sutton for his significant
contributions to the solution of
one of North Cardinals greatest
problems: The industrial and COM
mcrcial DEVELOPMENT of North
Caroline; ard especially 70 that
development in areas OF greatest
need.
His accomplishments included:
o. Acquiring a poorly equipped
and badly financed company Glide
Watcr) and bringing en- unlimited
supply of power. better service
and lower rates to an industry
deficient section Of southeastern
North Carolina. Result was a 80
per cent increase in consumption
during the first full year of opcr-
alton ate" the mercer.
GU Building of CP&L's largest
generating plant near Wilmington.
thus boldly signalling to prospec-
tive industry tire Scif-Sufficicncy
Of the area a. regards electricity.
This plant was part Of a program
which in ten years is investing
5000, 100000 in the Carolinas. al
ready has doubled the productive
capacity OF the company, and has
kept available a reserve of power
ready for the industries sought
for the territory.
CD His company, in the face
# inilationary price increases, has
led IN" line on power rates, an
other factor in some types of in
duStrial expansion.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-01-13
FIRE GETS NAKINA HOME

Fire caused by detective wiring
RACED the home of Ernest Smith
early Friday morning in the Ma
kiHa section.
Smith had no insurance on the
dwelling and was unable to sal
wage anything before the blaze
Quilted his home.
Anyone desiring to lend a help
ing hand in the burn OUT can do
so by contracting Edward Gore at
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-01-13
Births
MARIHELEN ATAMANCUIrK

MARIHELEN ATAMANCHUK
Mr.. and Mrs. I. j. Atamanchuk
OF plymouth, N. c. announce the
plrth Of a daughter, Marihelen.
thursday, December II, weighing
SIN pounds.
Mrs. Atamanchuk is the former
Mary Cooper Spivey, daughter of
MT and Mrs. W"i:or Spivcv of
this city.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-01-13
HID Council
Holds Session

Home Demonstration Council,
Monday, January 4th was quite a
busy session. Plans for 1854 were
made. AS a county project the
council decided to buy a punch
bowl which can be borrowed by
any club member. Committees as
SlgnmentS from Columbus County
for the 18th District Meeting to be
held in Bladen County April End
were appointed.
Nominating-Mrs. Grady Jordan
Regist.-Mrs. Elwood Thompson
Time-Place-Mrs. Lawr. Moore
ReSolutionS-MrS. Glenn Strole
CourteSy-MrS. Earl Cartrette
Mrs. Nellie WOODBURY., County
Education leader, was appointed
to make plans for National Home
Demonstration Club Week.
Other Committee ASSIGNMENTS
were U. N. Day, Mrs. J. p. Ham
mondS; Achievement Night Com
mittee, Mrs. Kern Prince. Mrs.
Gordon Bollinger, Mrs. Walter
Shaw, and Mrs. Rosa Nell Cart
rette.
Mrs. Eugene Smith. County
President, urged each club TO
sponsor a delegate to Farm and
Home Week in June and for more
members to sign up for pen
friends.
Sandy Plains Club was hostess
for the afternoon.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-01-13

The 1858 United States corn
crop was per cent above average.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1954-01-13

The 1859 United States produc-
ton OF hay, 1888 million ions.
was B per cent above average.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1954-07-15


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