Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 36, Number 282, Decatur, Adams County, 30 November 1938 — Page 5

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recovered more than $4,000 from persons who tiled false statements for benefits by falling to report earnings during benefit weeks when they were actually working.' Mr. Jackson said. "So tar the division has completed 12 prose cut ions in such cases and lias secured convictions, while we have lost only one case. The usual penalty has been a tine of S2O and costs with 10 to 30 days In Jail. "In many cases we have recoved the benefits illegally claimed, but did not prosecute when we discovered that the claimants were misinformed rather than guilty of intent to defraud. Likewise, during the current investigations, claimants who voluntarily report that they have drawn benefits illegally because of misunderstandings on their part and make restitution of the amounts received will not be prosecuted. "Now that the rush in the local offices has let down, the deputies have begun to check all files of benefit claimants to determine whether there have been further irregularities. This will result in bringing to light those cases which slipped by during the rush. Even though benefits have been paid, the division can still prosecute when it discovers evidence of chiseling on the benefit fund. Persons convicted must repay the amounts illegally drawn, in addition to fines and jail sentences imposed. “Some persons do not understand that when signing their vouchers each week, they must report the

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT WEDNESDAY, NOVEM BER 30, 1938.

HACHA ELECTED CZECH LEADED Dr. Emil Hacha Is Named President Os Czechoslovakia Prague, Czechoslovakia, Nov. 30. ■<U.R>—Dr. Emil Hacha, president of the high court of administration, was elected president of Czechoslovakia today. The national assembly elected Hacha by a vote of 272 to 39 blank ballots, the largest majority ever received in a Czech presidential election. After the election Premier Jan Syrovy went to Dacha's apartment and accompanied him to parliament where he Immediately took the oath of office. Hacha succeeds Edouard Benes, who resigned shortly after Czechoslovakia surrendered territory to Germany. Premier Syrovy and his cabinet, which ruled the country firmly while it was feared the crisis would result in a general European war, were expected to resign at once. The complexion of the succeeding government was believed to have been determined already. Conferences between Czech, Slovak and Ruthenian leaders were held yesterday and last night to determine who would be invited to accept governmental posts and to further the political development of the nation. The Czech press expressed a beamount of earnings they have had during the previous week. This includes all employment, whether subject to this law or not, temporary and part time work, working out bills, WPA earnings and all others. These amounts are then deducted from the weekly check but not from the total amount of benefits to be drawn, in other words, tlie benefits are spread over

lief that no political party officials nor military leaders would be included in the new cabinet. The new central government will he composed of a premier and five ' common" ministers —Foreign, national defense, finance, communications and economic recovery, seven ministers for Bohemia and Moravia— Interior, justice, education, agriculture, commerce, public works and social administration —five ministers representing Slovakia and tnree representing Ruthema. Tho expected total was 21. That one of the "common" ministers would be a Slovafl was considered a certainty. There was no Indication when Hacha would designate a new premier to replace Syrovy. Racha Long has held a high place in Czechslovak civil life. He held office under the Austro-Hungarian empire. When Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918, he became one of Its foremost legal authorities. In 1925 he was elected president of the high court of administration, which determines the legality of public administration under the constitution.

GUNMAN SLAIN IN GUN BATTLE — Chicago Policeman Critically Wounded In Tavern Duel Chicago Nov. 30 —(UP) —A man whose clothing had been stripped carefuly of all identifying labels was killed instantly and a policeman was perhaps mortally wounded today in a tavern gun duel. Doctors who examined the victim said he appeared to be an ex-con-viet. a bullet through the heart killed him instantly. Shot in the head and expected to die was policeman Edward Lynn by owner Tom Williams who said an armed man was at the bar. When policemen entered the Tavern, the gunman opened fire which was returned by Lynn and Mulvey. The unidentified man and Lynn fell wounded as a handful of customers scurried to safety. Mulvey was unscratched. Lynn was taken to a hospital where his condition was reported critical. The gunman will be finger-print-ed in an effort to establish identification. o FINAL REPORT (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) anticipated cost of closing trust, $1,530.09, and total credits claimed. $17,521.94. This leaves inventory assets as of November 29, none. A supplementary report of the stockholders’ liability acouuting for the same period, shows the following: uncollected stockholders liability as of June 30, 1938, $33,192.15; due from banks, $6,047.58; [ total inventory assets, $39,239.73. Additional charges were: interest received, $67.83, making the total of inventory assets and additional charges. $39,307.56. Credits claimed are; losses de-i termined. $13,852.20; distribution to creditors, $14,579.57; attorney' fees, $9lO. and total credits claimed. $29,341.77. In addition the de-1 partment is recommending that i the assets from certain claims I against stockholders be abandoned in the sum of $9,965.79. This i IP" 11 11111111I 1 111111 YOU’RE more likely to "come smilin’ through” an accident if you’re tETN A-IZED An Accident policy written by the A-ltna Life Insurance ‘ otnpany of Hartford, Conn„ wiU relieve your mind of financial worry in case you arc in an accident. The Suttles-Edwards Co., Agent Jack Leigh, I. Bernstein and A. D. Suttles, solicitors. Aetna Casualty and Surety Co. Aetna Automobile Ins. Co. Aetna Life Insurance Co. SLITTLES-tfDWARDS CO. Agents ■scatur, ind. Phone 351 llllllllffilllllfll

DROP IN DEATH TOLL REPORTED National Safety Council Reports Traffic Deaths Lower Chicago Nov. 30—(UP)—The National safety council announced today that the nation's traffic fatalities dropped to 3,130 during October —23 per cent less than the same month last year—rounding out a gull year of unbroken reductions. Fatalities last month brought the total for the first ten months of the year up to 25,2600. If the reduction rate can be maintained the rest of this year, the council said, the year's total will be appro<imately 8.500 below that of last year when 39.500 were killed. To help achieve that goal the council appealed to safety agencies, police and civic leaders from coast to coast for a campaign to cut the usual heavy December traffic toll, swelled yearly by ice, sleet, snow and the rush of the holiday season. Pennsylvania led the nation In fatality decreases during tha first 10 months of this year. The state reported a total of 1,240 deaths for the period, a 40 per cent cut or saving of 826 lives in comparison with the 2,066 deaths for the same (period last year. Michigan was second with a total of 1.102 deaths, a 36 percent drop or saving of 611 lives in comparison with 1,-13 deaths last year. Indiana reported a total of 847 fatalities for the first 10 months of this year and a total of 97 for October in comparison with 157 deaths in October, 1937. Indianapolis had makes the total of credits claimed and assets recommended abandoned. $39,307.56. The assets which the department is recommending to be abandoned consists of about 17 claims against stockholders, more than half of whom are dead and left no estates. Three others are minors, with no assets, and the remaining stockholders are living but insolvent.

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six deaths in October this year, the same nnmber killed In the corresponding month last year. The city had 55 deaths for the 10-month period this year in comparison with 74 deaths in the same period ol 1937. Improvement tn cities was even better thun in the nation as a whole the council said. Statistics showed a 25 per cent drop for October and 23 iper cent drop for the 10-month period in comparison with ’.be same months of 1937. Providence, R. 1., had only one death in October, compared with three a year ago. This enabled it to show a drop of 71 per cent for the 10 months and lead all citi-s with populations greater than 250.000. Columbus, 0.. was second with a 63 per cent decrease. — o —• CONTINUE HUNT (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) might attempt to double back. This office was advised that Kansas City police had received reports that a couple had driven to the sanitarium for medical aid. The description answered that of the fugitives. Police broadcasts added that a car bearing Illinois license plates and believed to have been used by Dickton was picked up today at Topeka, Kan. The widespread search for the kidnaping couple received added impetus when federal bureau of investignilon agents revealed at Detroit that they had obtained warrants for the arrest of the Dicksons under the law which provides the death penalty for! armed kidnapers who take their] victims (.cross a state line. The i Dicksons kidnaped two southern] Michigan farmers Monday at the! stait of their mad dash across I three states. They also are sought by South Dakota authorities on bank robbery charges. Illinois state police established their new blockade after Earl Hullison. 19. Chicago clerk, re-l ported that a masked couple held him up early today and forced him to drive them to Evanston. There. Hullison said, the couple transfen'd to a waiting car containing two men. After warning him to say nothing, the couple I

drove oft In the waiting machine and appnrently headed toward Wliconsin, Hulllsou said. Indiana authorities concentrated their search at Cedar Lake after finding Dickson’s marriage license in an automobile they abandoned when ’hey kidnaped a South Bend, Ind., salesman. The license gave the name of Dickson's wife as Estelle Clayton of Cedar Lake. The license gave Dickson’s name as James Duncan, 21, of Detroit and revealed the couple was married by justice of the peace John Knst at Crown Point, Ind., Nov. 22. Tile Dicksons shot their way out of a Topeka. Kan., tourist camp Thanksgiving Day after being trapped by a dozen police.

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Thompson To Take Office Thursday Indianapolis. Ind., Nov. 30—(UP) —Tho oath of office will be taken tomorrow by two newly-elected , state officials — James M. Tucker i of Paoli, secretary of stile, and Frank G. Thompson of Bluffton, auditor of state. Tucker was the only Republican elected to atate office in tne Nov. 8 election. Thompson formerly was Democratic floor leader in the house of representatives. 500 Sheets B’/ 2 xll Yellow Second Sheets. 35c. Decatur Democrat Company. ts