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5. No. 28 24-IIonr United Press News Wire Beatrice, Nebraska, Wednesday Morning, May 8, 1946 24-IIour United Press News Wire Five Cent Freight Embargo Hits Industry at Beatrice lHIps njjfek Hindi Surah 'd By The EDITOR Miners Suppf GREAT LOVE HATH A BRot "TE -VTrrr" "if I vea6vai.v. sv 4 tit Shutdown at Ford Factories 110,000 Workers to Be Idle Because of Coal, Rail Tieups DETROIT, May 7 (U.R) Ford Motor Company announced tonight that the impact of the coal strike would force a shutdown of virtually the entire Ford system tomorrow night for an indefinite period, idling wrorkers. Ford had reached a production peak of 2,885 cars and trucks a day, M.

L. Bricker, vice president in charge of manufacturing, said, in announcing the shutdown. "After months of the most costly kind of effort we have reached the end of our ability to build cars and trucks at even the limited rate now prevailing," the Ford production chief said. Reports that the auto industry's major producers would soon feel the pinch of the soft coal strike on steel, the industry's basic component, had been circulating for the tfast 10 days, but all estimates had been that production would continue at least another 15 to 3C days. "Virtually all operations will be suspended indefinitely Wednesday night due to the coal strike, a shortage of parts and the railroad transportation tie-up," Bricker announced.

Bricker said that to ease pay losses to workers, "employes will take their annual vacations now." -Hariri 5v YIELDING TO NO MAN in his affection for Brooklyn, Sgt. Edward J. Qrace, who is expected to be stationed on Okinawa for a long time to come, made a request you see being fulfilled here. He asked for the street signs on the corner of Flatbush and Church Avenues and his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Richard R. Grace, are helping to take them down. Aiding them is Brooklyn Borough President Jrhn Cashmore (right) who authorized the removal of the signs for the homesick GI. (International) County Board Hears Evidence on North of Beatrice Project Substantial opposition developed at the co.unty board hearing yesterday on the proposed opening of a county road through the Hentges farm in Midland township. The road was advocated recently by 18 farmers and landowners in the Mount Olive school district who wished a straightline connection of their township road with Highway 77 by construction of a half-mile link.

The road was designed to leave 77 a half-mile north of the North booster station, following the section line. The hearing brought an opposition petition signed by 136 neighboring landowners, and attendance of upward of 40 residents of the area who wrere about equally divided on the road F. W. Carstens, Beatrice attorney, representing the protesting group which includes the heirs of the Hentges estate, asserted that the proposed half-mile project would cost the county in the neighborhood of $4,000, to acquire the needed land and do the building. He declared the cost out of line and pointed out that the need for such a road would not justify the outlay.

Carstens also protested the division of the Hentges farm by a road which would run through the present barnyard and separate the fields from the improvements. Proponents of the road pointed out that it wrould provide convenient access by booster station children to the Mount Olive school. But this was countered by several station employes who said their children attending the Beatrice schools a choice that would not be altered by the road project. Walter Vasey, counsel for the backers of the road, told the board that the prime consideration in the establishment of Please turn to Page 6 Beard cf Education Adds Hew Commiilee Board of Education President A. J.

Overgard activated a new standing committee yesterday covering athletics and activities. It increases the board committee organization to iour, the original three being Education, Finance, and Building and Grounds. W. W. Cook was named chairman of the new committee with E.

A. Hubka and T. E. Adams, as members. First task of the committee was study of athletic depart ment reorganization.

FLY TO OKLAHOMA Frank Allington, Blue Springs; Thees Busboom, Filley; and Al Plucknett, DeWitt; members of the Farmers Union Oil company board of directors, leit Omaha by plane yesterday for Enid, as guests of the Champ-lin Oil Company. They expect to return to Omaha today. Beatrice manufacturers yesterday said the government embargo on shipping, effective May 10, would pose a critical problem to production here, but gave out a note of encouragement when they said stoppage could go on for several weeks before the present employment level would be lowered. The embargo was ordered to conserve the nation's dwindling tion of basic necessities. In-shipping and out-shipping less critical products are being blacked out pending renewed production of coal.

M. G. Jones, president of Store Kraft Manufacturing company, said enough coal and raw material are on hand to keep the plant busy in production for three or four toeeks. He called attention to the non-restriction cf shipping that does not depend on- coal and said that it would be possible to make many deliveries by truck. Store Kraft products were not included on the essential list RETIRES After 14 years service on the Beatrice board of education, eight years as president, H.

E. Sackett, retired Monday night SUCCESSOR 4 Elected president icas A. J. Overgard, veteran building and grounds chairman. Overgard is a Union Pacific engineer.

Study Topeka System of Garbage Disposal City Commissioners Bert Manning, J. W. Erton and Velmer J. Morris, and Street Superintendent Ellis Smith are scheduled to leave today for Topeka, fcr an "on-the-spot study of garbage disposal methods there. Commissioners said they were especially interested in the Topeka disposal system since it successfully applies the trench-and-fill principle under consideration here.

They will study the cost, the procedure, the equipment i.nd the effectiveness of disposal from a point of view of sanitation. Canaday bashfully told the President that the checks were good now but he would rather the President cash them cn the dates specified, when "my crops are in." Mr. Truman was visibly moved. "There is a man with a heart in him," the President told reporters. "He is the diametric opposite of a man who wrote me this morning kicking about not receiving a better price for his corn." The President said Canaday's action was a "practical approach" to the problem of feed i i ty v'i i pi-, 4 1 which yesterday designated livestock and poultry and perishables, together with coal, coke, charcoal, petroleum and petrcleum products, print paper and all food for human consumption as top priority items.

Officials at Dempsters said they were inquiring into the' status of farm implements which conceivably are in line for the green light since they are critical to the production of food and subject to heavy user demand at this time of year. The plant said it was well enough supplied with raw material for continuing production a reasonable length of time, but pointed out that delayed shipments could impair crop production a full crop year. To the city's non-manufacturing businesses especially those dealing in non-priority items the embargo promised a serious problem. They are expecting a measure of relief through truck transportation. Chamber Will Aid Kiwenis in Ssi! Program The Chamber of Commerce board of directors yesterday heard a report from M.

O. Trin-del, president of the Kiwanis club, on the proposed conservation program being sponsored by Kiwanis. Trindel said the Kiwanis' program had been under wray for some time. The program calls for the making of a colored film on the progress being made in conservation wrork in the county. The plan also calls for the use of the film throughout the county.

In addition, the club is interested in other educational phases of soil conservation such as tours. The Chamber has secured Lewis Bromfield for a meeting during the second week of October. It is proposed that the two groups wrork together to get a bigger job done. The Chamber agreed to help in the project in what ever way possible. Chamber Secretary C.

B. Wil-lard reported that arrangements had been completed for the National Affairs Clinic to be held May 31. The clinic sponsored by the Chamber is one of three that will be held in Nebraska. Invitations have been sent to 43 neighboring towns according to Willard. The meeting will start at 10:30 in the auditorium.

The purpose is to discuss national Please turn to Page 8 Chautauqua Tennis Courts Project Eyed The park board revealed yesterday that it was giving careful study to hard surfacing the Chautauqua park tennis courts as an improvement to the board's summer recreation facilities. It also announced that Riverside park pool would be improved. General repair will be topped off by beautification which contemplates colored sidewalls and a white bottom Other Riverside improvements include a rest room sidewalk which board members said would be completed before the next scheduled dance. Despite inclement weather the opening dance last week drew an attendance of 651. ing the world.

Mr. and Mrs. Canaday had a nice hemey visit with the President. Mrs. Canaday asked the President to "tell Mrs.

Truman how much I appreciated "her not getting a new Easter outfit, because I could not have one, either." She admired the roses in the White House garden. The President got cut his pocket knife, walked over to the rose garden, cut a large bloom and brought it back to the farmer's wife. "Are you happy, mcther?" Canaday asked his wife. "Yes, very happy, just tickled to death," she said- Your Honor attended the school board meeting Monday night an event that afforded unusual interest because it was marked by the board's annual reorganization, and also by a free meal prepared and provided by the Junior high school home economics department. The latter was especially well prepared and served by the girls who were in utter harmony with the board in their approach to the matter of earingspecifically that fcod ought to be well cooked and served in manly volume.

We can report truthfully that Charley Mann and Ernest Hub-ka, who as members-elect were under official fire for the first time, acquitted themselves well, indicating that in the eating department they will be able to perform with as much vigor and polish at the banquet table as the eldest board member. That's the right kind of a ttart. Eating is going to be a fairly Important factor in the beard's immediate future, whether it is done at home or on the public, because there are a number of Items on the district problem fheet that will sweep away tny member's appetite if he has a weakness for worry and a metabclic rare that works in inverse ratio to peace of mind. But more of that anon. The other event of the evening was not as joyous as the chapter on food.

It was the farewell appearance of Harry Sackett who retired after 14 years of labor in the educational vineyard, and of Elmer Jchnson. Mr. Sackett was board member for eight years, which is no small task. He also was tapped or free legal advice for th whole 14 years. The board gave nlm a watch, which was a handsome piece, carrying a great deal of appreciation and gratitude.

But as a pay-off for 14 years of untiring service it figured out, according Please turn to page 8 Anna Handrix Files Appeal Counsel for Anna L. Hend-rix, proprietor of the Lady Gray home for the aged here, filed a petition in error in Lancaster county district court this week asking that the action of the state board of control revoking the home's license be set aside. The petition charged bias on the part of the board which revoked the home's license last February 18, alleging that it accepted unsworn, false and libelous statements from disgruntled former employes and from competing home operators; reaching a decision without notifying Mrs. Hendrix or granting her a hearing. Fifteen errors are claimed against the board.

The Lady Gray home was established several years ago in the former Beatrice sanitarium building at 723 North Eleventh street. Besides private cases it was caring for upward of 15 state assistance charges at the time the board of control revoked its license. WASHINGTON, May 7. (U.R) Farmer Claude Canaday cf Bloomfield, today gave President Truman $2,000 for aid to war-ravaged nations and explained his one-family campaign against famine in the stricken countries of the wxrld. The Canadays were brought to the White House by Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P.

Andersen in recognition for a previous contribution of $1,030 to aid in feeding famine sufferers. Canaday recently sold corn which he had planned to use in feeding his hogs and turned ever the receipts of the sale Canaday Bsr? Down Without Government Action, Little Chance of Averting Disaster WASHINGTON, May Hope for a speedy end of the soft ccal strike went glimmering tonight when UMW President John L. Lewis reaffirmed union demands that have deadlocked negotiations since mid-March. Lewis denied receipt of a new settlement plan from the government. Lewis unequivocal stand was announced at the close of a meeting of the union's 250-man policy committee at which ht apparetly had won the solid backing of the miners' rank-and-file representatives.

His action, in effect, threw the whole coal crisis into the hands of President Trvman oi Congress. Apart direct and forceful government intervention, there seemed no likelihood of reopening the minis in lima to prevent a general industrial collapse amounting to a national disaster. Spokesmen for the union said they were standing pat on all their oiitn'nal demands, including the holly-debated claim for a royalty on all coal productkn to finance a miners' welfare fund. Meanwhile, congres sional clamor was growing stronger in the House and Senate Presidential or legislative action te halt the strike. President Truman appeared reluctant to order seizure of the mines, apparently fearing that Lewis still would refuse to send the miners back to work.

But irate Senators and Representatives were calling foi drastic anti-Lewis legislation 11 the President fails to act. Sen. William F. Knowland, served notice that if the strike is not settled within 43 hours he will move to set aside the British loan fcHl and act on anti-strike legislation immediately. Immediate seizure the mines also was advocr.ted by James G.

Patten, prescient of the National Farmers' Union, who said in a public sta that the administration cannot stand by idly in the emergency. Patton, however, tended to side with the miners in the and he urgid Congress to correct by lav tne "fearful" safety conditions which he said existed in the coal industry. RECRUITERS HERE A Marine Corps rr-cruitinp trailer will be in today through Saturday at the corner of Fifth and Court Advocate Own a ship take over the roads Whitnej said the action also vsould "eliminate the tremencous commissions paid bankers ond ir.e unwarranted fees paid lawyers, trustees and receivers. Both the trainen and officials of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers walked out of a meeting with the carriers i Chicago last week afwr turning down the settlement proposals advanced bv the President's fact-finding board. Whitney said at that time there would be no further negotiations "until the railroads come to us in Cleveland." The trainmen president pointed out that government ownership and operation of the roads was not the aim of the union, but said "it appears tj be fce.

only way by which over-capitalization may be corrected and railroad finances placed upon sound basis." Hroch Is Found Dead Special to The Times WYMORE, May 7 Rudolph Hroch, 48, farmer residing alcne seven miles south of was found dead in bed Tuesday evening by Milt Fisher, his brother-in-law who lives near- An examining physician said he died of natural causes and estimated that he had been dead three days. Fisher, who had not seen Hroch for several days, called at the house to deliver sme clean clothes. When he received no answrer he investigated and found Hroch partly clothed lying in bed. Deputy Sheriff Bert Reynolds said an inquest would be unwarranted. Five brothers and three sisters survive.

The body is at the Miller funeral home pending arrangements. Burglary Quartet Uses Wsikie-Talkie NEW YORK, May 7 (U.R) The advantages of the walkie-talkie in burglary were outlined today when four youths, one a former navy radio technician appeared in police line up on charges of cracking 42 safes and committing 75 burglaries in less than five months. brotherhood Federal Rail CLEVELAND, May 7 (U.R) The president of a powerful railroad brotherhood today asked for government ownership of all railroads as the only means to correci their "over-capitalization," and called on congress to effect immediate seizure the lines. President A. F.

Whitney of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen asked congress to enact legislation to seize the lines as means of forestalling the threatened nationwide railroad strike and asked it to "impound all funds and make suitable adjustments of grievances with employes" before the strike date set for May 18. Whitney said he made his request cf congress "due to the obstinacy 'of the railroads and the fact that they are unwilling to make a reasonable settlement with their employes." In asking the government to Humboidl Bank Robbed 3rd Time; Loot Is $809 HUMBOLDT, May .7 (U.R) The Home State Bank here was robbed of approximately $800 today at about 12:20 p. by a bandit who ordered bank president Otto Kotouc to fill a paper sack with money. The bandit pointed a gun at Kotouc. shoved a paper bag over the counter and ordered the bank president to fill the sack wath money.

Kotouc emptied a cash drawer into the bag. The robber ran. The bandit was in too much or a hurry to pick up other money behind the teller's cage, Sheriff Bern Bernackins said. One patron was in the bank at the time and the streets practically were deserted, Bernackins said. The sheriff said he had not determined whether the bandit escaped by automobile.

The robbery followed the pattern of other thefts throughout the state. In each case the bandit ordered his victims to fill a paper sack with money. He was described as about 30 years old, 140 pounds, slender, with ruddy complexion and freckles. He wore no mask. Bernackins said it was the third time the bank had been robbed during the past 10 years.

JayCee Membership Campaign Launched Te annual Junior Chamber of Commerce membership drive will get underway today. John Harman and Lloyd Webster, co-chairmen of the drive, have divided the membership into two teams. The winner will be treated to a dinner at the looser's expense. Team captains aie Louis Hetherington and Stanley Woita. The memhersnip teams will be active throughout the year although the first phase fo the contest will end May 20.

A definite goal has not been announced but the plan calls for a complete canvas of the eligible men in town. AIRPORT INSTALLATION The muny Airport Board announced yesterday it had completed installation cf lightning rods on the city hangar at the port. The rods are of special design, guaranteed to afford complete protection against electrical damase. 14 County Men OK'd by Army Gage County Selective Service yesterday released the names of 14 men accepted for military service upon pre-induction physical examination at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Requesting immediate induction were Francis Neel, Donald D.

Carpenter, and Arthur L. Weber. Returning home for future call were LeRoy E. Willet, Edgar Henrichs, Ernest F. Zaryb-nicky, Edwin L.

Ackerman, Virgil E. Cody, Wilbur G. Fre-richs. John J. Gronewald, Donald W.

Mailahn, Carl L. Weise, George D. Warnken, Francis G. Meyer. Two-Dav Cub Hobby Show The third annual Cub Scout hobby show sponsored by the Kiwanis club will be held Friday night (7 to 9 p.

and Saturday (2 to 3 p. in the basement of Centenary Methodist church. The show is an exhibit of handicraft, collections and hobbies plus demonstrations by Cubs. Ribbons will be awTarded each den according to the standards' of their owti exhibit. The show is not competitive.

In addition a prize will be given the pack that produces the greatest attendance of adults. The Kiwanis club committee is made up of L. E. Henderson, E. J.

Gouker, Claude Carpenter Leslie Noble and Ray Aring-dale. "Worth a thousand dollars?" he asked. She giggled and said "yes, worth $30,000." Canaday told the President he had gone by the old Truman farm in Missouri recently and had seen the President's brother, J. Vivian Truman, working in the fields. He said he asked why he was not in Washington.

The President's brother said he couldn't leave his farm work, he said. "And that made me feel a little ashamed," Canaday told the President "to leave our work and corrm down here." Gives $2,000 More for War Relief to Anderson for famine relief. While they were posing for pictures with the President this morning, Canaday fished in the pocket of his freshly-pressed blue suit and handed Mr. Truman two more checks, each for $1,000. One, issued on the Farmers State Bank of Bloomfield, was dated Sept.

1, 1946, and specified that the money was to be used for the advancement of agriculture in the war-ravaged countries. The other, dated Dec. 25, 1946, was designated for use in combating disease and sickness abroad..