Brownsville Herald, The (Newspaper) - May 23, 1945, Brownsville, Texas Winston By ALEX H Minister Churchill resigned today ing up Great Britain's wartime coalition government and giving the signal for the nation's first general election in a decade Churchill was expected on request of King George VI to form temporary government immediately to serve as caretaker until after the election probably July 5 Three weeks will elapse the King formally dissolves the heavily conservative Parliament Labor ministers who have cabinet 1940 were fiven a mandate by their party this week to If an election was forced this time Labor is tne second most numerous party Churchill is expected to lead a new care taker government into Commons when it reassembles Tuesday The British Press Association predicted that the new ment would Include such men as Sir John Anderson Sir James Grigs Sir Andrew Duncan and Lord Leathers who were business men without political backgrounds All were called the government to do special Jobs The full list Is not expected to be ready before Sunday or day as Churchill will need the intervening time to fill vacancies left by the departure of labor and liberal ministers Churchill who led Britain from its most desperate days of the war to the unconditional surrender of Germany give King George his resignation at noon as prime minister first lord of the treasury and minister of defense His action will about Great Britain's first general tion in 10 years He had htld the office since 10 1940 when he succeeded Neville Chamberlain some of the darkest days of the war An old-fashioned political campaign already was underway the opposition press lampooning the Prime ns Churchill's resignation was presented to George VI at Buckingham Palace expectation was that the toe Held July 5 and remain at the head of the taker government until the new Parliament was seated The tion will be held with Mr Churchill at the peak of his popularity as the government at the time of victory in Europe In the last election in 1935 the Voters returned 431 tives to Commons Churchill is leader of the Conservative Party The second largest group Labor Party led by Deputy Prime Minister Clement Atlee The of information made this announcement issued from No 10 Downing The Honorable Winston Churchill had an audience with the King at 12 today and tendered his resignation as Prime ister and First Lord of the Treasury and Minister of Defense Presumably the King will now ask Churchill to form a taker government to serve during the interim period until a new election can decide differences between the Conservatives led by the Premier and the Labor Party which yesterday advocated a socialist economy Precipitated by Churchill's request that the Labor Party agree to remain in the government a national referendum oh the question of remaining in the government this action signalled the of the coalition government which was formed by Churchill in the days of At the seashore resort city of Blackpool Labor Party already have given a mandate to their ministers In the to step out if the issue was this carry on or fight an election Churchill only yesterday in a letter to Attlee Labor Party rejected labor's proposal coalition be continued until Autumn Britain would suffer in the eyes of the world if forced to on while the present spirit of ing prevailed Under an agreement ol the war cabinet three will elapse before the King dissolve parliament In this time Brit- law makers have an opportunity to clear up a of legislation including several appropriation bills The Labor Party had advocated an election in the Autumn as a counter proposal to Churchill's request that the coalition be con- after Japan is defeated Labor party leaders contended that the Conservatives by ing the issue now were trading popularity as a war leader in order to gain votes They maintained that an election in July would provide inadequate time to allow servicemen full at the polls Churchill has served notice previously that In a caretaker government he would welcome men of ill parties or of no parties to run Britain's affairs When Churchill assumed power in 1940 he rallied Britain to a desperate stand against Germany One of his first addresses mised the British nothing but blood toil sweat and When the British Expeditionary Force left virtually all its ment and hundreds of its men on the shelled and bombed beaches of Dunkerque the sturdy voice of Churchill promised that the British would fight in the streets woods of their islands and carry on the battle if necessary from across the Churchill Steps Out CHURCHILL The Weather Partly cloudy and warm on Page 2 Year No 277 Final Edition Brownsville Texas Wednesday May 23 5 Cents Serving The Rio Grande Valley For Over SO OKINAWA DEFENSES SLOWLY CRUMBLE Faculty Insists On Freedom At Texas University of a standing faculty com- of counsel on academic has been posed to the board of regents by the University of Texas faculty This and other rule revisions including two deletions from the regulations on the of faculty members were adopted at a general faculty meeting The action came a day after bers of the 368 member faculty had signed a statement yf confidence in the security of freedom and tenure at he University The committee whose report was adopted officially BULLETINS LONDON AP The Paris radio said tonight that a new Japanese offensive had been launched against French forces in The cast said French forces were obliged to make some als anil an airfield had been cap- tured by the enemy by the faculty was ed a few days after Dr Homer P dismissal as president in November It recommended elimination rules of from the present these Obviously however a member of the staff ceases to be a private citizen when he becomes a public servant is contrary to fact Split Looming Over Big Five Power Of Veto By JOHN M HIGHTOWER Associated Press Diplomatic News Editor SAN FRANCISCO division appeared among the at the United tions conference today over the veto power they should in a world intended to keep peace other powers to renounce their claim to the right of veto but only in as it applies to the In- of International dis- putes A single no veto still could block any steps toward peaceably settling a dispute Lean To British View ore the top countries have insisted upon keeping intact their Individual veto control over peace k e c ping decisions Some SAN FRANCISCO members of the British tion to the World Security Con- ference offered their resignations the today the resignation of Minister Staff members should refrain leaving only Lord Halifax as an from publicly criticizing accredited representative of the policies before sending the criticism United Kingdom at the to the president for the use of the GRADUATES TO HEAR TEXAS U EDUCATOR Dr C Colvert professor con- of Junior college education at the University of Texas will be commencement speaker for the Brownsville 1345 Junior college and high school graduating classes at j exercises in the Junior college at p.m Friday An outstanding educator for I many he built and developed jhe Junior college at Monroe La one ol the outstanding junior col- leges In the South He will discuss practical tion for- youth in a rapidly n Admission by ticket to tion exercises as in past years has been abolished this year to afford more people an opportunity to hear Dr Colbert Ben L Brite super- intendent of said today I Sale Of Bonds Said Lagging In Brownsville DR C COLVERT Meat-Hungry Americans Eating Future Supplies board of This has not NEW YORK AP The British radio said in broadcast recorded by NBC that Admiral a signer of the man unconditional surrender for the com- suicide today to avoid ar- rent j been observed said the ALLIED EX- FORCE RIS AP Supreme headquarters announced today the of all members of the government proved committee report it involves censorship and can not be en Other recommendations by the committee Extension of the tenure rule to include research and administrative staff members and to all other faculty members for the term of their appointment Make available to the individual involved a stenographic record of proceedings relating to his ed dismissal Creation of a trial committee in ti i i 01 a isi ami of source said his of two mcm that henceforth AM cd b h f h officers would deal directly with German people and German prisoners FLENSBURG Germany AP Russian intelligence reports to supreme headquarters said day that Hitler died in a mercy killing faculty council of 38 and one chosen by these four trial group would make written findings and recommendations Under the present rules a hearing is ed by five faculty members ed by the chairman of the board i of regents after consultation with DON PEDRO had a big chip on his shoulder when he ped by for his daily visit v i want to you I am in for no mood bickering today he said which we not blame you alter the way you have down on your weather predictions we replied You say and the sun You say sunny and it Oh fiddle sticks I realize what happened but am I to be blamed for reading ray findings ward Just an error and ing more Today I make the unqualified statement that we will have rain About Good day to you Detailed Report on the president No written recom- arc required A Crate Return Coming On Cantaloupes WASHINGTON Celling price increases on cantaloupes by the Office of Price Administration will mean a of a crate to Texas growers Representative Milton West of Brownsville said today The OPA boosted the grower ings to a crate California ba- sis yesterday but in view of the within the United States tion are reported leaning toward the new British stand but there is no indication thus far that it would be acceptable to the sians The whole velo issue Is rapidly coming to a head There is the possibility that on a showdown small nations might outvote the Big Five in conference committees and force changes which one By The Associated Press Meat hungry Americans are eating into their future supplies of two prime substitutes Unable to get the meat they want civilians are turning to eggs and milk in large quantities As a result a survey disclosed today the meeting with as much success as a year ago in securing a reserve of butter cheese evaporated milk and eggs for use next fail and winter when output normally drops below re- Serious shortages of these foods may develop On an overall basis present ply prospects Indicate that the quality of the civilian diet will slump to its lowest point of the war in August By then it probably will Rain Slakes Crop Thirst find unacceptable Most speculation in this centers on Russia con Also some American authorities doubt that the United States senate would ratify a world ter which did not reserve to this country authority to prevent other nations from taking a hand in Western Hemisphere affairs out American consent Accident Wave Continues Here Lower Rio Grande Valley ers drew a sigh of relief today and looked optimistically ahead to favorable crops as a result of a two and inch rain i yesterday Tomato growers said it would delay shipments for a few days but that the dry tomato vines will benefit greatly from the ture Only sunshine could hurt the crop and it is believed the tomato season may be lengthened if com- dry weather prevails for the next few weeks The son is expected continue through June 15 The rain was a for ton which had suffered under a long dry spell The low stage of the Rio Grande had not tion Citrus The of that started in traffic accidents the Brownsville area late Sunday continued through Tuesday police reported when two more occurred here Monday At the intersection of S E and Washington an airport bus driven by Ramon de Leon backed into a Ford coupe driven by Lt J C Merrs or the gen Army Air Officers said that Do Leon had started from permitted proper too was beginning to show the effects of dry weather and thirsty roots were given a beneficial soaking Meanwhile farmers were not expected to be without water for a week or so in view of a rise expected in the river this week Rains reported in the vicinity of Rio Grande City and in Mexico be largely a vegetable diet For the meat situation is likely to even worse Like eggs and milk supplies of food fats and oils will be what smaller The grocery store will offer little more than a good Yanks Thin Out Japanese Lines Naha In Peril Brownsville is lagging This was the word passed out today from Seventh War Loan Drive headquarters with ment that saies have not yet hit the mark Through yesterday sales here totaled At the same time it was revealed that had been sold In connection with the Capitol bond premiere tonight Of this total only was not in A War bond movie premiere for tonight Golden was sold out yesterday afternoon Miss Maples Capitol theater manager said Demand Still On There is a big demand for she said and I should like to urge persons not planning to use their tickets to please turn them back will mean more bonds Also planning a bond premiere By JAMES LINDSLEY GUAM A cular lunge by the U S 7th Infantry Division through and beyond strategic baru the length of the southern nawa line today and Japanese defenses guarding Naha and the fortress city of Shuri The flanking drive aimed at ply roads vital to the enemy ed nearly yards to the front which had been so narrow ican troops had little room to maneuver to advantage Maj Gen Archibald V Arnold Y commander of the Seventh said Enemy Surprised The Seventh refreshed by a two tonight is where the I weeks rest followed the Di- Seventh War Loan Drive was of- vision into ruined opened yesterday afternoon muddy Yonabaru yesterday then San like Brownsville re- I moved on into the hills yards ported sales were lagging Mrs j beyond in a surprise at- Mary Sweeney head of the bond See WAR BONDS Page 2 Warning Sounded On Channel Water Not only as a precaution against dreaded polio but as a precaution against all diseases Dr W L chens of San Benito Cameron today using water for drinking county health officer sued a warning i poses -or for washing kitchen Victory garden j utensils Europe faces darker prospects Most people are Immunized Maj Gen Warren F Draper chief of the public health branch of the Supreme Allied headquarters said there isn't enough food in sight to keep some people of Europe from going hungry Officials expect the meat supply to improve slightly in September ss fall marketings of grass-fed cattle safe begin and farmers start sanitary garbage collection against common germs Dr chens said but when they are contaminated with a new germ they are likely to become sick An intensive campaign is underway to educate people to four health caught the enemy by surprise The doughboys seized the ern end of a strategic line of ridges along the east coast between and and occupy heights from which their guns overlook supply roads to Shuri in the center of the line Yonabaru second largest wa town was entered by Maj Gen By JAMES MANILA throwing tanks used in Luzon island campaign the first time led strong American ground storming a formidable mountain in the Manila watershed yesterday The new offensive tactics by Mai Gen William C Chase's vision coincided with Gen MacArthur's of portant advances on Mindanao land in the southern Philippines topped by the Division's of Tanks Spread Ruin Jungle growth was burned of ravines and off hillsides though swept by forest fires as tanks led See PACIFIC WAR Page Biddle Expected To Resign Today WASHINGTON Attorney General Francis Biddle's early ret from the Truman on American hands The President arranged a conference for 3 p.m Central In the darkness of Tuesday n ing opposed only by sniper fire Seventh Division elements sloshed Yonabaru cut the west traffic artery between that town and the capital city of Naha and established strong positions on the ridges Officers Confident Officers expressed confidence the G Ross said Mr Truman would have an announcement at that tune concerning Biddle who mitted his resignation along other Roosevelt members the night of April 12 Ross notation that the tion was in the President's and that the President would makei he away j the hard-fighting Nipponese men could hold the ridges against an announcement regarding it enemy counterattacks The return doubt that the Presides of the Seventh to action pitted five disclose the o American Army new attorney general this fantry and two Marine against with open toilets drinking only milk and safe water and this year's early spring pigs to slaughter The home front situation looked this way today In the Texas Colorado New Mexico Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana are experiencing a ical lard shortage Meat still is very short Poultry production is cient to meet even army demands The egg supply is normal but ned fruits and fancy grade canned vegetables are short Canned are expected to bring the river j tables of lower grades generally arc stage to a point where enough water will be available for all ir- rigation purposes was forced to back up when southbound car did not give him right-of-way When he backed up ho hit Lt Marr's car In a collision involving two cars and a house at the corner of S E freight differential to eastern I Tenth and Adams J -N Hargis Conference Called markets flic raise actually means to Texas growers West said Consumers will pay about four cents a pound more at retail foi cantaloupes in the period ining May 28 and ending June 5 said the increases would and Jesus were cited for corporation court Hargis alleges the Gonzales car glut him as he turned to the left into Tenth street of Adams The car skidded on the wet pavement and crashed into the house on the corner Hargis ply only to Texas cantaloupes since and Gonzales agreed to pay the virtually all during this cantaloupes marketed season come from damage to the house Damage to Hargis car was minor officers said On Crop Insurance MERCEDES A conference in Washington June 4 to IS will dis- cuss the question crop insurance for citrus fruits and the Valley Farm Bureau Federation offices here announced today that W H Hughes of Elsa and Stanley plentiful with carrots cabbage and tomatoes abundant Valley Will Honor IBC Commissioner L Lawson American com- missioner of the Boundary Commission who was one of the leading proponents of the U water treaty will be honored at a dinner of Valley civic Modern medical science not yet discovered all the ins and outs of polio contraction he said but it is definitely believed it can be spread through water supplies and through sewage Children playing in water where sewage has been emptied are liable to polio he said Child Tumbles 2 Stories But Escapes Injury Police Cars Aid Stalled Motorists It puts us in the wreckin Tills was Police Lieutenant Dick Delaney's reaction to rain storm that swept noon Ross declined to comment on A likely successor Federal Judge B lenbach of the state of ton a former United States ator has been mentioned for a top cabinet post in Capitol Hill His name has figured in talk of a new attorney general or new secretary of labor V Good Weather May Help Shrimp Run With bad weather spelling doom to an anticipated bumper shrimp o'clock window of the second in Port Isabel waters so far We were by the floor He shouted to the child to get j fishermen of this area are hoping Poster L Watts Jr old son of Captain and Mrs Foster L Watts 925 Elizabeth street fell fifteen feet 10 the ground from a second floor window in sight pf his grandfather Ell But the youngster is apparently no worse for today The incident curred Sunday Mr said he was in Brownsville from 7 to almost 9 yard anG- saw the at Harlingen leaders in Harlingen Thursday sent the Valley fruit interests POPE RECEIVES TEXAN VATICAN Pius XII today received Rep Worley in a 15 minute private night L H Barney Mission treasurer of the Water tion association of the Lower Rio Grande Valley said the dinner would begin at p m in hotel rain calls to help ed automobile drivers In my car alone we pushed at least twenty-five stalled the genial officer announced Main area of stallings reports indicated was in the West Brownsville area INSURANCE INSPECTION Albert V Dullnig fire insurance Inspector is in Brownsville making a survey and diagram of various buildings here if was back The screen was loose Young Foster tumbled out and lauded ou his stomach He was taken to Mercy hospital a few blocks from the Watts home where Dr J A for settled conditions that might result in at least thirty more days of shrimping weather If this rain settles things down a Burnic Bumell of Port Hockaday said there were no bel said today we may tie able parent injuries I to get In about a month more ol Young Fosters father Captain shrimping weather Foster L Watts is with the General Hospital of the United States army on duty in the Far cast He is personnel officer of the hospital He was with announced old Twelfth Brown Cavalry at Fore In other parts of the Gulf and Atlantic fishing areas the ing shrimping reports were Florida 112.400 barrels Georgia barrels South Carolina 700 These reports were lor the week ending May
