Muncie Post-Democrat, Muncie, Delaware County, 31 March 1950 — Page 1

THE POST-DEMOCRAT The Only Democrat Paper in Delaware County Carrying the Union Label

VOL. 31—NO. 45.

MUNCIE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 1950.

Congressman Says Democracy Once Misplaced May Never Be Re-Found

By ANDREW JACOBS Last week I stated that this week I would discuss what history will probably develop in the ways of Democracy. Let’s understand what Democracy is and what it isn’t. A few think of Democracy as a physical something once discovered, which, if once misplaced, might never be re-discovered. But the vast majority know that Democracy is essentially a spiritual way of life;—the determination of most people to give expression to the dignity of the individual and to so order the process of government that decisions of government shall not be forced upon society against its will. In its essence Democracy, like ancient governments, recognizes that sovereignty derives from God; — but, unlike monarchies, Democracy believes that sovereignty resides in, and is, of the very soul of the people, who, instead of kings, have the divine right to govern themselves, and have a voice in their own destinies. A Democratic society governs itself by law, equally applicable to all;—and its most important law is its Constitution which is the law and delimitation that restrains the government itself. It accepts no law which is not within the sphere and jurisdiction ox government and which is not agreed to by the people through accepted processes of Representative government. That sphere and jurisdiction in -a Democracy is limited, and a Democratic Representative government is forbidden to interfere with personal rights such as religious freedom, rights of assemhly, and freedom of speech, press, and to hold property, etc. In final summation. Democracy is a word we use to convey the idea that society as a whole must, consistent with the rights of others, give the fullest possible recognition to the dignity and the will to freedom by which each individual partakes of the likeness of God. Mere man neither invented nor devised this dignity and will to freedom. They are as inherent in humanity as the heart beat;—nor are they restricted to the white man or any area of the globe. This spirit may be subdued by dictators;—or where hunger and suffering or ignorance reigns, bribed into submission or voluntarily surrendered, on a temporary basis, by a free people, in a great crisis. But its spark will never be extinguished so ( long as there is a human race. Comprehension of these facts are necessary to an appraisal of Democracy’s chances in future years. Consideration of this immutable factor must influence us in chartering our course of foreign policy. This undoubtedly was in Secretary Acheson’s thinking when he said we could supply aid to those peoples that had the will to have Democracy; but such aid would be futile where such will was non-existent'—or as I would say, either subdued or never awakened. Such facts should be pondered by those who think Democracy is | forever lost in China, Indo

China or any backward area of the world, including Russia. In short, we in America espouse the cause of Democracy; we want to, and will, sustain it wherever and whenever practical. And our eternal ally is now, and always will be, that spark of the spirit of Divinity Itself:;—/the dignity of the individal and his or her will to freedom. But as we chart our course let us be wise enough to recognize that where the will to freedom is subdued or has not awakened, we must not rush headlong to force Democracy, but rather await its awakening; that we must avoid the cunning of those who would jockey us into the position of appearing to spread Democracy by the sword. Eternal vigilance and strength are necessary to protect and defend our own liberties and those of our friends who have the present will to be free. Behind the Iron Curtains throughout history this human spirit of freedom has forever been, and will always be, Democracy’s greatest ally, a sustaining force without which Democracy cannot thrive here nor develop in the backward areas of the world. The spread of the spirit of Democracy, like the spread of the spirit of Christianity, moves slowly. The fact is that the full missionary work of both is not given to one generation, past, present or future. But the future success of l^pth will measure the advance a* betterment of mankind. The future will not be easy, but a wise course can help implement a Divine Plan that is planted in every human heart that beats. So I would predict Democracy’s future role by saying that the human race cannot destroy Democracy without destroying itself.

Deadline Is Near

To Qualify

In May Primary With only one day remaining for candidates to file in order to enter the May primary, the political pot is beginning to boil over. County Clerk Milhollin has

Jobless Claims Lowest Since Last November Jobless insurance claims from persons newly out of work totaled only 4,340 for the week ending March 18, the lowest weekly figure since November, 1948, Everett L. Gardner, director of the Indiana Employment Security Division, reported today. He said that there were widespread recalls to work throughout most of the state and a general improvement in the employment outlook. The 4,340 initial unemployment compensation claims received during the week ending March 18 were 39 per cent under the previous week and 66 per cent fewer than a year ago, according to Mr. Gardner. He added that the number of continued claims dropped 4 per cent from 39,751 for the week ending March 11 to 37,997 last week. Continued claims were running one-third less than a year ago at this time. The Director explained that total jobless insurance claims were down 10 per cent to 42,337 for the week ending March 18 from 46,838 the week before. Total claims last week were 40 per cent fewer than during the same week in 1949. Job orders, referrals and placements by local Division offices also showed a general improvement, Mr. Gardner pointed out. He said the number of job openings increased in 17 of the agency’s 29 offices. Two offices, Gary and Richmond accounted for 49 per cent of the total increase in openings. All but eight offices reported higher placements. Mr. Gardner said that the Division’s job opening and placement activities were at the highest point since October, 1949.

Haitian Exposition Features U.N. Work

stated that all declarations, mailed nounced by Dean Wendell W

in bearing postmarks up to twelve o’clock Saturday night, will be accepted. He stated that his office would close, as usual, at noon on Saturday but left the impression that he would be around to

take care of any late comers. County Chairman Connly says

that there will be no vacancies on the Democrat ticket. Francis Leonard, Secretary of the Board of Safety, is expected to file for Auditor. Mrs. Leonard is a capable woman and will make her

party a capable candidate.

CLOSE CENTERS.

are only five mile apart. Cassaway is the center of population, and Sutton, to the east, is the

geographical center.

Shaffer To List Muncie Teachers For IU Course Superintendent Roscoe D. Shaffer of the Muncie city schools has been asked by the Indiana University School of Education to recommend local high school teachers to be invited to a unique course to be given this summer

at the University .

The course in the form of a workshop will be held June 19 to July 15. Its purpose, as an-

Wright of the I. U. Education School, will be to study what additional courses or changes in preparation should be given in high school to students destined to live in a world of marked technical, economics and social changes. Nationally known authorities in such fields as atomic energy, air transportation, television, labor, business, and international relations will serve as leaders. Educational specialists will discuss the responsibility of each high school instructional field in preparing students for the changes that have or likely will take

place.

West Virginia’s geographical Teacher participants in the center and its population center »four-weeks course may earn five

hours of graduate education credit. H. T. Batchelder, associate professor of education, will be

coordinator.

Discovery of Female Hormone in Licorice Justifies Historical Use as Elixir of Life

Thousands of persons from all over the world are expected this year to visit the International Exposition at Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to commemorate the two hundreth anniversary of the founding of that city. The exposition features a special United Nations exhibitiovi, dramatizing the activities of the world organization. Above is one pf the U.N. pavilions under construction in the Haitian capital.

Monday Last Day To Register Here Monday is the last day to register, if you are not already elegible to vote in the May 2 primary election. All civic and patriotic organizations in Muncie and Delaware County are urging every voter to be sure he is qualified. The last day to register is Monday, April 3. If you are not registered by that time you will not be able to vote. SPECIAL DEPUTIES SATURDAY County Clerk Robert A. Milhollin said yesterday that registrations can be recorded at his office through next Monday. Special deputies will be at the Rivoli Theater in the lobby from 1 to 8 o’clock p.m. Saturday, to register voters. They must register in person. A voter should register if he did not vote in either the 1948 primary election or the 1948 general election, if he has changed place of residence, or if one’s name has been changed by marriage or otherwise.

C. H. COSTELLO

A newly discovered substance in an old remedy that the ancient Chinese believed gave new life to the aged was uncovered this week. In a scientific paper published in the current issue of The Journal of The American Pharmaceutical Association, Researchers Dr. E. V. Lynn of the Massachusetts

College of

Pharmacy, and j Christopher H. ^ '

Costello re- | ported that f they had found |i a female sex |f normone, apparently estriol, “in appreciable quantities" in Mco-

rice root.

The widespread use of estrogen ajid other female sex hormones in the treatment of dysmenorrhea and the menopause has caused scientists to search for more available sources of these compounds, originally extracted at great cost from the urine of pregnant animals. Although chemists hav« produced less expensive synthetic compounds these were found to be less potent than the natural hormones, and pharmacologists have looked to flowers and fruits for a source of the same or physiologically related substances. Traces of the hormones were found in wheat, oats, yeast, cherries, date pollen, pussy willow — even garlic — but until this week no one had guessed that tucked away in the age-old^ medicine, licorice, were estrogenic sub-

stances.

Licorice, like ephedrine, was known and used in ancient China. In the oldest of the Chinese books of medicine, “Shen Nung Pen Ts’ao King,” licorice was referred to as a magical herb that gave new life to the bodies of the old. 'Brahma recommended licorice as a tonic and elixir of life. Tfc Assyrians, Hittites, Phoenicians and Persians all mentioned licorice in

their stone and papyrus inscriptions. A supply of the root was found in the crypt of King Tutankhamen’s tomb and hieroglyphics from the time of the Pharoahs record the making of mai sus, a mixture of licorice root and water that is still a popular drink at Egyptian ppp weddings. The Greek [ physician The- T , ophrastus pre- ff scribed licorice • for asthma and general pulmonary difficulties. The ability of the root, which D r. g. v. LYNN contains a crystalline acid, glycyrrhizin, that is fifty times sweeter than sugar to quench thirst was early recognized. Alexander the Great and the Caesars supplied licorice to their armies to sustain them on long marches. American Indians brewed a beer in which licorice was an' important ingredient. Through the annals of nineteenth century medicine there are constant references to licorice as a bland and soothing remedy for colds, coughs, sore throats, laryngitis, and bronchitis. It was also employed as a mild laxative, but its chief use in modern medicine until the present time has been to add a pleasant flavoring to less palatable drugs. Oddly enough the present discovery of the estrogenic qualities of licorice stems from its use as a flavoring agent in an old proprietary mixture. Several years ago Mr. Costello, the chief chemist for the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company, and Dr. Lynn, a professor at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, started a detailed chemical analysis of Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The former was then a student of Dr. Lynn’s and this research was started as the basis of his

ARTHUR PINKHAM

doctoral thesis. Laboratory tests on animals revealed that one or several ingredients that had been included in Mrs. Pinkham’s home remedy contained estrogenic substance. By a long series of careful and complicated analysis they discovered that licorice (known in botanical and pharmacological

circles as glycyrrhiza), originally intended as flavoring, contained appreciable quantities of estrogenic hormone. An ultra-violet spectro - photometric analysis enabled the

researchers to specifically identify the hormone as a steroid that is probably estriol. (Estriol is the only one of the three commonly used forms of estrogen that can be taken orally.) The discovery has importance because it may be the forerunner of a method of inexpensive mass production of estriol from either currently available licorice root or from specially cultivated

plants.

Although three other ingredients of the compound, namely asclepias, helonias, and aletris, were also found to contain estrogenic hormones, they have not as yet been specifically identified. Said famed gynecologist Dr. Joseph H. Phillips of the announcement of the estriol content of licorice, “It is interesting to note the awareness among the ancient Chinese of the properties of a root which is now demonstrated by laboratory tests to contain estrogenic hormones. Similarly, it is significant that a home remedy with which so many women claimed relief from symptoms of dysmenorrhea and the menopause is now shown to apparently possess definite estrogenic properties. w

Delaware Pupils Invited To IU

Delaware County high school seniors, along with others from throughout the state who arf in terested in Indiana University, have been invited to the University’s First Annual Spring AllIndiana High School Day to be held Saturday, April 29, on the Bloomington campus. The invitation received from the University’s Junior Division advises high school principals that programs and tours have been arranged to provide the seniors with “on the ground” information. The principals are asked to make reservations for seniors accepting the invitation. The visiting seniors after arriving on the campus Friday evening, April 28, will be given assignments to rooms and meals provided by dormitories, fraternities, and sororities, and attend an all-senior danfce in the University’s new men’s residence center or social gatherings in the Student Building. The program Saturday of tours and meetings will be fitted to the interests of each individual. They will include liberal arts, teacher training, business, music, home economics, law, medicine, dentistry, nursing, physical education, speech and drama, and journalism with a separate meeting for those undecided as to their college course interest. I. U. ‘student organizations in the various fields of study will assist in the programs and tours.

Liberty Township Gets Fire Truck Parker E. Thornburg, trustee, and the members of Liberty Township Advisory Board are going to buy a fire truck and equipment for Selma and Liberty Township. Mr. Thornburg said they had long felt the need for this fire fighting apparatus and expected to buy it without further delay. Bids for the fire fighting equipment will be received at the Trustees office until 5:00 p. m., April 5. The pump and equipment must pass the National Board of Fire equipment is to be mounted on Underwriters test, and said not less than a two to two and one half ton truck chassis and cab, all according to plans and specifications now on file in the office of said Trustee.

MAKING MONEY Would you like to start your own business? In The American Weekly, the great color magazine with Sunday’s CHICAGO HERALDAMERICAN, read “Making Money at Home” and learn how you can earn extra money with your knowledge of cooking, gardening, knitting, interior decorating and other simple household skills. See how one woman sells boxed lunches to businessmen . . . another prepares dinners for bachelors, working girls and bridge parties. Don’t miss “Making Money at Home” Sunday in The CHICAGO HERALD-AMER-ICAN’S great color magazine.

Durham To Head Civil Defense

Norman K. Durham, president of the Muncie School Board, was named director of the Delaware County Civilian Defense, at a meeting of the defense council which was held in the Board of Works chamber at the City Hall, Wednesday evening. Mr. Durham will have direct charge of defense in the county in event of an emergency. Chairman of the committee, Hal McNaughton, stated that a director, for this area, had to be appointed by March 31. The committee considered several other names but were of the opinion that Mr. Durham would be able to give more time to the matter.

Norman K. Durham announces that he is declining to serve as Civilian Defense director for Delaware County.

300,000 Rural Youth Enroll To Become Expert 4-H Gardeners Now that they have received the signal—brightly colored seed catalogues—rural boys and girls throughout the nation are anxious to get started in becoming expert 4-H gardeners. It is estimated that more than 300 thousand of these youth will take part in the 1950 National 4-H Garden program. In it they will learn how to manage a wellplanned garden, carry out a program of insect and disease control, and market produce in an economical and aprpoved manner. Through their garden project, they will increase individual and family incomes by reducing the amount of food purchased. They will also contribute to better family health by producing sufficient amounts of essential and nutritious vegetables and fruits for use throughout the year. Illustrative of what 4-H’ers accomplish, club members raised 100,000 acres of gardens throughout the county last year. Incentives for outstanding achievements in gardening include gold-filled medals of honor for four county winners, and an all-expense trip to the Chicago 4-H Club Congress next November for state champions, provided by Allis-Chalmers. Eight national winners selected from the state champions will each receive a $300 college scholarship.

Census Enumerators In Delaware County Will Ask Eight Specific Questions When They Rap On Your Door Next Month

Giesel To Head Legion Junior Diamond Teams

Candidate For Auditor Mary W. Augburn of 516 North Martin Street has filed for the office of Auditor for Delaware County on the Democratic ticket. She is well qualified for the office she is seeking. She is a public accountant having been affiliated with the R. G. Whittingar Company for the past nine years. She is the wife of Leslie L. Augburn. They have two childreft. She is a member of the Muncie Business and Professional Women’s Club and attends the College Avenue Methodist Church. Mrs. Augburn will make the

Harry Giesel, who spent 18 years as an American League umpire, has returned to the diamond in the capacity of Commissioner of American Legion Junior Baseball for the state of Indiana. Department Commander Homer W. McDaniel, who was responsible for GeiseFs appointment, described the action as a big step forward in the drive to give In diana a more prominent spot in the National American Legion Junior Baseball program. The authority of the veteran arbiter in his new post will be just as supreme as that which he exercised during his long career in professional baseball. He will be the final voice in all protests aryl questions arising in state Junior Baseball play. Bill Clarkson, Director of the State Junior Baseball program, is expecting an all time record entry for 200 teams in this year’s program. Clarkson pointed out that Indiana may also be host to one of the twelve regional tour naments held annually across the nation to help decide the nation-

al championship.

Twin City Post No. 266 of East Chicago, Indiana, has alreday submitted a bid to The Legion’s National Headquarters to act as host to Regional Tournament No. 7. State champions from Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Illinois will vie in this tourney for the right to advance in national play. The newly crowned state Junior Baseball Commissioner is a Hoosier through and through. He was born in Indiana, always spent the off-season here, and presently lives at 5782 N. Delaware

street, Indianapolis.

Geisel worked his first base ball game in 1912, and moved pro-

gressively in the minors uaWiu, I,uvv 1925 when he was signed as?am: bUsy dell vering census forms In

‘Jhe rural areas all over the naj^ion. Farmers who receive the farm census forms are requested

American league umpire by ithe; late Ban Johnson, then head of the Junior Circuit. He served in the American League until 1943 when a collision with a player forced his retirement from active

duty.

During his long and memorable service behind the plate and on the bases Geisel worked three World Series and was the arbiter in the history-making seventh game of the 1934 Classic. St. Louis was playing at Detroit in the final game and the fireworks started when Joe Med wick, Car dinal outfielder ploughed into Bengal, third baseman Marvin

Owen.

The fans interpreted Medwick’s action as unneccsary roughness and poor conduce and when he took his position in left field at the close of the inning, the bleacherites showered him with everything they could get their hands

on.

The game was halted for about 15 minutes until Judge Kenesaw Landis, then Commissioner of Baseball, removed Medwick from the game upon the suggestion of Harry Geisel. Geisel, was lauded by press and radio for his solution to the dilemma which made possible the continuance of the game. In his latter years, Geisel has worked with boys throughout the Indianapolis area and has rendered the 11th District Junior Baseball officials invaluable as sistance in handling local baseball protests. His appointment to the post of State Commissioner promises to leand added dignity to an already fine program.

Famous Names In Elections Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas, wife of Actor Melvin Douglas, has filed the necessary papers in her home state of Caliifornia, to enter the race for the United States Senate. She has filed her intention on both the Republican and Democrat tickets, in Los Angeles County, with Benjamin S. Hite, Regis-

trar of Voters.

Also entered in the contest is another famous name, that of James Roosevelt, the son of the

late President.

Many local Democratic women workers remember Mrs. Douglas. She spoke here before the Democratic women’s organization sev-

eral years ago.

With two such dynamic personality as Mrs. Douglas and Mr. Roosevelt, after the same office,

Democrat Party an ideal candi-Californians will no doubt witdate. ness a lively contest.

They will want to know your name, relationship to head of household, race, sex, age, marital status, state or county of birth and citizenship status

1950 CENSUS FACTS SECRET

It has been announced by the Census Bureau director that all statements made by householders in the census will be held absolutely confidential. Dr. Roy V. Peek, director of the Census Bureau said “These facts are not available to the President of the United States, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the income tax office or anybody else.” He made, this announcement at a conference held in the offices of the Advertising Council. The Council is launching a nationwide advertising campaign 'or the purpose of furthering public cooperation with the census tak-

Dr. Peel, who has taken a leave of absence from Indiana University, to head the Census Bureau, estimates that the census would take about two weeks to complete in the cities and a month in the country. April 1 more than 140,000 enumerators will start knocking on doors and will be paid 7 cents a name and will earn from $8 to $11 a day. Those not wanting to give the enumerators the exact information regarding their income, if it is over $10,000 can merely say “over $10,000 or anyone not wishing to name the amount of their income can place the information in a sealed envelope and give it to enumerator or send it direct to Washington. Every fifth person is asked about their income. Each interview is expected to take 15 minutes per person. The rural mail carriers are now

to fill out the answers and turn in the complete forms to the enumerators when they arrive after the 1st of April .

Hiller Initiated In Sphinx Club Eugene Hiller, 909 N. Tillotson, Muncie, has been initiated into Sphinx Club, honorary for organized upperclassmen at Indiana University. Mr. Hiller is a junior student on the Bloomington campus. A Yorktown student, Nancy Ttichman, has been initiated into Gamma Alpha Chi, national honorary advertising fraternity for women. Miss Richman is a senior at I. U. Stanford Falender, R. R. 7, Muncie, has been initiated into Pershing Rifles, honorory organization for military students. Mr. Falender is a freshmen. Two Daleville students, Wayne Shirey and Warren Shirey, have been pleadged to Sigma Theta Epsilon, Methodist men’s fraternity. Both are sophomores at I. U.

Eight specific questions in the 1950 Delaware County census of population will be asked of all individuals when enumerators make their calls at households during April. The census-taking job starts Saturday. This was pointed out Tuesday by District Supervisor Lawrence D. Renfro in charge of the local headquarters office for the Tenth Congressional District of the United State Bureau of the Census. The eight inquiries to be made concerning every person will be name, relationship to head of household, race, sex, 'age, martal status, state or country of birth and citizenship status. Two additional questions concern all persons 14 years old and over. These relate to employment and kind of job. The remainder of the questions will be asked only of a sample of persons, selected by chance according to the order in which their names fall on the census schedule. For every fifth person 14 years old and over there are four questions on number of weeks worked in 1949, income in 1949, veteran status (males only), and duration of employment (if unemployed). Three other questions will apply to every thirtieth person 14 years old and over in certain categories. One in 30 persons neither working nor seeking work during the week before the census will be asked to report on kind of job last held if employed at any time in 1949. For every fifth person, there will be four questions as to place of residence one year ago, country of birth of father and mother, whether attending school and highest grade attended. One in 30 persons reporting themselves as ever having been married will be asked if they have been married more than once, and the number of years in present marital status. One in 30 married women will be asked how many children they have borne. The 350 enumerators who will take the census in the 10-county Richmond District are taking classroom work this week to learn how their jobs are to be done. They will do classroom work and either Thursday of Friday of this Week they will go out and take actual census checks. These checks will be official and households contacted will not be checked again. The Bureau of Census, which is under the direction of the Commerce Department, has estimated the following statistics will be brought out ia this seventeenth decennial census: Some 151,000,000 persons will be listed by name, 45,000,000 dwelling units will be listed by address, and 6,300,000 farms will be listed by location. Renfro pointed out that information collected by the enumerators is confidential. Access to it is permissible only to the Census Bureau. Fines and sentences are the punishment for failure to heed the confidential nature of the job. “We hope to complete the urban census job in this district the first two weeks in April,” the supervisor says, “and the rural job will be completed in 'four weeks.”

Lost Social Security Cards Cost Taxpayers $2,790 Month In State

$142.75 for 1949, when over 3800 Social Security cards were replaced by the Muncie office in Blackford, Delaware, Henry, Jay and Randolph counties. This cost can be reduced by two-thirds or to approximately 15 cents per card, even though the same number of cards are lost, if workers will keep the stubs of their cards in a safe place. Then if they lose the upper or official part of the card, they need only present or mail the stub to the nearest Social Security office, an# a duplicate can be issued immediately. But of both parts are lost, the central office files must be searched before issuing a duplicate card. This takes several days and increased administrative cost. Still greater savings can be made on behalf of the taxpayer if care is exercised to prevent loss of either the upper or lower part of the card. The Muncie office of the Social Security Administration is located in the Chamber of Commerce Building and workers having questions about their numbers or accounts should contact that office.

The Social Security Administration has set up 94,429,877 individual accounts since January 1, 1937, Leslie Carson, manager of the Muncie Field Office, announced today. The Government is establishing new Social Security accounts and issuing new numbers to approximately 146,000 people per month. However, Mr. Carson explained, approximately 195,000 persons are losing their account number cards monthly. Each account number card lost cost the Government approximately 45 cents to replace. This cost is part of the administrative cost of Jhe Social Security Administration. Nationally, the cost of replacing the workers’ lost cards is $87,750 per month and yearly it costs $1,053,000. In fhdiana, approximately 6,200 cards per month are replaced at a cost of $2,790. In the Muncie area, Mr. Carson reports that in January and February of this year lost cards have averaged 275 to 280 cards per month and were replaced at an approximate cost of $125 per month. This is an improvement over last year, the cost averaging