Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 39, Number 300, Decatur, Adams County, 20 December 1941 — Page 1

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l XXXIX No. 300.

DEFENSE PLANT FOR DECATUR

i| American In 20-44 To L Service ■Congress Approves ■Conference Report |on Draft Measure Kbmz'en I*.-. 20 <I'P» - K, |. gl-latlon • xemptK.,, u ... p.tnhK From compulK t ..nice but creating K, n - U | .intty "f 7.000.000 men ■ ■■■ ~n.l t* Inclusive. uwhllK.. .. I: v.-Vs signature K ;f; .,| numillze the nation » Spier for the all-out war rhe \xl* power*, the bill K;.- th. ultimate registration K m -u fiom H through 61 Hu* K-w m the 20-14 age bracket K b. liable for military »er■gj, time yesterday on ■Lal by both chamber* of a Ke!><•«••• < (inference report Krufflinaut difference* on the Ku- limitation*. Ki bu<i<' h<d Inflated on delay ■•Auitiiui of youth* until they Kid their 21st birthday* Kp argent appeal* by Mr. ton George ('. MarK.h,.! -f .t iff and other army ■kb for Inclusion of younger K The .enale supported the ■a.- fliHii'* recommended by ■itainhtratlon. ■a'.oe- battled over the Issue KoChe morning, each aide re ■g to budge Administration Kri arranged the compromls*Kr minimum during the noon (nd the legislation Was Kpd through the senate and a record vote, ■l >rni x now accept* men a* ■g an IX a* volunteer* If they Ktk- content of their parent* ■ho-a draft bill wa* approved ■hirman ha vid I. Walab. I> &. of the M-nate naval affair* ■glnee Introduced legislation KrtUng an increase In the enStrength of the navy to K>P and of the marine corp* to ■b men This would double ■ Drum' strength of both *erKith pr< ml«ed speedy action on KnpoM. advanced by the navy Ktwent a* a step to keep man- ■* •W* l 10 expansion of it* ■het lon program. Acting sec■ff of the navy James V ForBd. In a letter to house speaker ■ Rayburn said the legislation ■•" matter of .pedal urgency"; ■ tin- expansion .program would Bin total enlistment of l.mitt ■ sen B> finally approved, the draft [ brlaiie* a senate amendment ■jfal for payment of 15.000 to ■hora O s lnt . tl w h o | n action ■•mm who are totally disabled B> on active duty, ft would ■ • •Imllar sum to widow*, chll- ■ or dependents of the men yin the ; u , prise Japanese ■* on Pearl Harbor and In at- ■ on the destroyers Kearny ■ Retilwn James. ■"lixe service official* e.tiBthst the 20-44 age group will ■ •Pproxitnately 7.000.0<M1 men B*" manpower pool from which ■ roald lie drawn for the na- ■' draft a rmr . Already 755.000 B l*en drafted. Home of the B 10 * 1 strength already have ff *aid 17.500,000 men beB* fl and 35 registered In the These include 2.000.000 B* 41-211 class—expected to be ■ ™at group tapped under the ■ ■*• * < ’ m " 2-000,000 In ■ » M group. ■ ’•* indicated that Induction ■••atlnue at the present rate of month for the time being. n * ’hat rate will continue nw page' thheki ■ • I ®«ys Health Bond * B*®* Post. American Legion, ■ pur chase of a 16.00 MISTMAS hea,th bond. °f- ■ SALS fl<*»i» ot the Christmas Se c BFWmMB? campaign In Ad-K-J-l ams county an- ■■■ nounced today ■/ B| All proceeds from the annual Christ ■gB’BJ maa Heal sale* KSjJ'Wbi are used In the K?” 11 * 1 tight on tubercu- | lotl)l an)J t 0 pur . claae milk for FJ* *** from undernourished I *•**'*« children.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

Released Story L ■ E W. Igtnkenau. manager of the i Decatur General Electric Works I released the announcement today of the construction of a no* IDefense Plant Corp., liuildlnv in the company's property. New Clinical Lab Is Now In Service Gift From Sorority In Use At Hospital The new clinical laboratory Installed at the Adams county meinor- i la I hospital a* a gift from the Pal iota XI sorority of thl* city. .* now in use. with Ml** Havella Cook. R. N.. of Celina. Ohio in charge, Mrs. Nelle Ixiwe. superintendent. announced today. Alßiough the microscope and water atlll. which Is part of th? equipment ordered, has not been received. Huperintendenl l*»we said that “through the cooperation of < ne of our local doctors the hospltnl ha* secured the loan of a mkrosrope until ourr arrives, and we are therefore aide to Offer to the patients and doctors any laboratory requirement expected of the hoapita> " Mis* Cook-is a registered and experienced nurse and has be'-n employed in Celina, her home, for a | number of years. The Pal lota XI bed room in the northeast corner of the first floor Is also refurnished complete. With Its early American maple furniture, new draperies and walla. The lied room, which was first cquipp.-d by the sorority when the hospital wa* built, is don;- over completely and give* a very attractive and restful appearance. The new furniture consists of a bed. dresser, an easy chair and ottaman. oveilied fable, bed side table, screen and stepping stool, draperies to match, and repainting of the wall*. In appreciation of the donation, which amounts to more than 11. Odd, Superintendent Lowe i»*ti<-d the following statement: “The board of trustees Join the hospital staff of doctor*, superintendent and nurses In extending heartfelt thanks to the P»l lota XI sorority for such a generous gift. We are sure that the modern new laboratory will offer faclli lessor better care of the patients anJ ser vice* renden-d by the hospital and medical profession. Hurely the lovely room will make for hipplnesa and restful rwcovery of the p itlents occupying IL" Superintendent la»we said it was Intended to have an open house and Inspection of the laboratory, which h located on the first floor along the west corridor near the X-ray (CONTINtTND nN PAG» WIVII Man Arrested For Drunken Driving Oscar Harb, of west of Berne, in to be arraigned late today in Jay circuit court on a charge .of drunken driving which was placed against him following an accident last Tuesday. Harb was lined »10 and costs In Winchester Justice of peace court for leaving the scene of an accident. after he allegedly fled following a collision with a truck operated by Alva Collins of Shady ( Nook, near Winchester. Harb. It Is charged, proceeded into Jay county, driving while Intoxicated and at one point forced James Wall of Ridgeville off the highway.

ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ADAMS COUNTY

Japs Increase Landing Force In Philippines Strong New Landing Force Being Battled By American Troops •By I'nlled Press! , American defenders of the Philippines today fought a strong new ’ Japanese landing force on Mln- . danao Island, a gallant baud of Hiltl*h linpertela atlll held out on the hills of flong Kong, and Dutch planes smashed three enemy cruls- . era into helplessness off the north <-<Mwt of Borneo. Action flamed on all sector* of the Far Eastern front as the Japanese extended their "all out" offensive designed primarly to strangle Hingapore and as Japanese bomber* —ln the first claeh with the Hovlet union In ote Pacific war -were reported to have sunk a Russhn freighter. The Russian ship Perekop of 4.200 tons was said by the Dutch news agency Aneta to have been bombed and sunk by 17 Japanese bomlier* between Vladivostok and th« Ihttih East Indies, with eight crew members kllfed and 32 others, Including three women, saved The Japanese Invasion of the Philippines, which had been contained by American forces on Luxon Island, wan extended to the Important island of Mindanao, south of Luxon and close to Borneo. by the landing of strong enemy forces near Davao. As reported by an American communique at Manila and a Tokyo broadcast Japanese troops landed from transport* and were fmmed lately engaged by defense forces. Heavy tlghtlng was reported by Manila, but Tokyo claimed that progress was being made by the Invading troops. Mindanao Is Important because tCONTINUEII ON PAGK THHKkT e Many Give Yearly To Good Fellows Cckib Many Repeaters Are Found Among Donors Year after year some of the same p.opie and the same organization* give to the Good Fellows dub and 'a* time goes on the club depends more upon the organisations of collective group*. Yet many indn.dual* never forget, giving In the name of their children or other loved one*. The club I* the recipient of many kinds of gifts: money, time, good used clothing, toys, fruits, vegetables and many other item*. The sorting room takea on the appearance of a small relief agency or Salvation Army bureau Also, many odd requests are made of the club, some which It would be Impoialble to grant. Decatur merchants In the past have aided the club, not only in handling of the merchandise, but giving mSney, a percentage, and good usable clothing, sometimes odd sixes, or odd piece*. Others give games, toys and dolls and In many Instances mark down the prices. The committee trie* to return some of that good will wherever possible. While suitable merchandise is purchased. It must be confined to a certain price range to cover all the needs, and can not be bought from the higher L.acket good*. From the toy project sponsored by the Lions club, the Good Fellows club has been abh to give more of the expensive toys, or fill a- heart's desire. From the food given by the children who crowd the movie sponsored by Tri K*ppa. the club is able to give many Christmas dinner baskets. 0 1 — Tax Distribution Is Approved By State The state board of tax commls- . sloners has approved the dlstrlbu- . tlon of the November taxea In this r county. Checks to the townships and taxing unite were being made I out today by Victor Eicher, coun- . ty auditor. I The fall collection of taxes was i good and for the whole year the delinquency doe* not total (25,000.

Decatur. Indiana. Saturday. December 20.1941.

Allien Beat JapH to Punch Here — - ■ I .„i--nri ‘ ~ui View of the Island of Timor as aeon across the bay of Olli Fearing the Japanese might attempt a landing on the Portuguese island of Timor, located at the eastern lip of the Netherlands East Indies and only alumt 4M miles from Darwin. Australia. Dutch and Australian force* have occupied the Poitugueae half of the Island. (The other half already was Dutch t The Island I* Important to the defense of the Netherlands Indie* and Australia.

Christmas Program At Public Schools High School Program Wednesday Afternoon The complete <’hri»lm»s pr'igram to be prMMteff at the Denttcr Jun-ior-senior high school Wedii-sday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, previous to dismissal for the Christmas va7 tlon, was announced today by Incipal W. Guy Brown. Tho general public ba* been extended an Invitation to attend the program, which will be held in the school auditorium. Following Is the complete program: Processional "Hark the Herald! Angel* Sing." “Lullaby of the Bell" — Jr high ! eighth grade chorus, accompanied ! on boll-lyre by Kathryn Anu Edwards. Play "Silent Night” hy Leslie Hollingsworth. Narrator — Patricia Bauxhn. Herr Pastor — James Strickler. Mr*. Mohr, pastor's wife — Patricia Baughn. Joseph Mohr, their iron — Bill Llchtenstelger. Franz Xavier Gruber, choirmaster — Calvin Burnett. Organist's four daughter* — Irois Baughman. Alice Brunnegraff. Joan Cowens, and Flora Belle KoM*. Soloist - Ed Moser. Choir — ,Eto!a Jayne Eadv. Berniece Barber, Phyllis McFarland. Lol* Frank. Kathryn Yager. Richard Buckley. Jack Graham and Dale von Ounten. Vlbra Harp number* — Mr*. JamcnNTTwirm nN thhbwi o — Christmas Bonuses Paid To Employes Distribution of Christina* Ixffiuse* lo approximately 510 employes of the Fort Wayne branch of the Kroger Grocery and Baking company wa« underway today. Company director* have approximated 14U0.000 to provide a bonus ' for every employe with a year or more of service.

BULLETINS Manila, Dec. 20—(UP)—Mora than 100 civilians wart killed or wounded In the Japanese bombing of Iloilo on Thursday. the bulletin said today. The caeualtlae In ludad many dead, it added. London, Dec. 20—(UP)—The British exchange telegraph agency today heard radio Vichy broadcast a Tokyo dispatch that two •upanoM air raids were made on Wake Island this morning. Moscow. Dec. 20—(UP)—(Official Russian broadcast recorded by United Press In London)—A special dispstch to the newspaper Pravda from Tula, 110 miles south of Moscow, said today that in one direction the Germans had been pushed back "several tens of kilometers*’ beyond Tula. (Ten kilometers Is 8.21 miles.) Cairo, Dec. 20—(UP)—British mechanised forces rolling westward across Libya at increased speed captured the Axle bases of Drna and El Meklll, a communique said today, and swept on 50 miles toward the great port of Bonghasi. (In London, a military commentator Mid that the British were lom than 100 miles from Benghaal and unofficial sources Mid that they were within less than 75 miles of that city, whore the enemy la expected to make his next Itand. Moscow. Dec. 20—(UP)—The Soviet nows agency Tase today reported the sinking of three fully loaded enemy transports totalling 25,500 tone and eacorted by destroyers and patrol boats. The position was not given except that the attack was made by a Russian submarine of the northern fleet (presumably off Norway er Finland.)

Guardianship Suit Under Advisement Judge George M-onnrd of Allen superior court No. 2 today had tinder advisement the suit of William B. Trout against Flora B. Trout, of Decatur, for appointment of a guardian. The plaintiff ask* in hi* complaint that he be named the guardian for hl* mother, the defendant. After hearing the evidence In the caee. Judge Leonard withheld his ruling. Harry T. Grube of Decatur and Faye Lsffise ot Fort Wayne were plaintiff’s attorneys, while John L DeVos* of Decatur and R. C. Parrl»h of Fort Wayne were defendant's counsel. The case wa* venued from Adam* circuit here to the Allen tribunal. Youth Admits Killing Four Os Own Family Minnesota Farm Home Is Scene Os Tragedy Little Fall*. Minn . Dec •(»- tl'Pi Haymond Dahlier. 16-y«ar-old farm youth, confessed today that he shot and killed his father, mother. slater and brother because "he wasn't getting a square deal around the house." Hherlff William Butcher said the youth admitted he had ptanred the slaying* for a "long time.” The bodies of his father. August, 50. his mother, his sister. Anna Mae. 10, and his brother, K-nneth. 5, were found last night in the liascment of their burning heme. "I would do It again and I'm not sorry," Dahlier told Butcher. cnNTtNiTttn nN V*aa> thrksi i O 1 Red Cross Roll Coll Now Totals $2,868.51 With 0105.10 reported from Root township, the Adam* county Red Cross roll call now totals 12.M8.51. The closing of the roll call l« overdue, chapter officials stated, and all solocitora are asked to report by ’ Monday.

WiH Construct\New Building On General Electric Company’s Site For U.S. Army Equipment

Evansville Man Is Arrested On Sabotage Charge Machinist Is First Hoosier Arrested As Sabotage Suspect Indianapolis. Dec. 20. — (UP) — Rpencer J. Drayton, chief of the Indianapolis FBI office, announced today that Kenneth Harrta. 34, of Evansville I* being held by the FBI In Indiana's first sabotage arrest. Drayton said Harris was arrested last night by FBI agent* and Evatwvllle police at the Faultless .Caster company al Evansville where he was employed. The Evansville company hold* a number of U. H. defense contract* for the manufacture of assembly parts for anti-aircraft shell*. Drayton did not dlaclose the nature of the sabotage In which Harris allegedly wa* engaged He *ald that Harris, a native of Evansville, and the father of live children, had serve) 12 year* for robbery at the Pendleton stale reformatory and had been released from the reformatory in 11*34. Drayion declined lo reveal whether Harrl* had been connected with the German-American bund or any other subversive organization. Harris wa* employed a* a ma chlnlst at the Evansville plant. Hi* sabotage wa* discovered by plant official* who referred the matter to FBI. according to Drayton. Harrl* Is scheduled to be arraigned before the U. S. commissioner at Evansville sometime today. Following his arraignment he will be removed to Indianapolis. Drayton said thl* wa* the first arrest of Its kind In Indiana since the outbreak of the war. Appoint Boards Washington. Dec. 2<t.—tl'P)— At-torney-general Francis Biddle today announced the appointment of i 22 alien enemy hearing board* which will decide the disposition of enemy alien* seized since thl* country entered the war. Board* for the other 70 Judicial district* of the nation will be appointed within the next week, the JUNtlce department said. Those already appointed will start functioning Immediately. Each enemy alien will be brought before a board to explain his activities and hl* loyalty to this nation. ■■ o — — Former Jeopardy Is Plea 01 Defendant Morningstar Seeking Freedom From Charge Whether or not Henry .Morningstar of Geneva la once again to have hl* freedom without trial is to be decided by Judge J. Fred Fruchte In circuit court thl* afternoon. When arraigned for the second time on a charge of assaui* and battery upon an affidavit signed by Bertha Lykina of Greensburg, Morningstar, through hl* attorney, D. Burdette Custer, waived arraignment and entered a not guilty plea "because of former Jeopardy." Prosecutor Harry T. Grube asked the court for time to review the law and the hearing was set for this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Morningstar was freed earlier in the week when the prosecuting witness failed to make an appearance and defense counsel won a dismissal motion because she was not present and her name was not endorsed on the affidavit, thus eliminating a continuance. Defense counsel, it is anticipated. will contend that the defendant was placed In Jeopardy once on the charge and under law can not again be tried on the count

EXTRA ■ w E. W. Ijinkenau, manager of the Decatur I Works of the General Electric Company, in I this city, announced at one o’clock this afternoon that a new building would be erected north of the company’s property for the purpose of manufacturing equipment for the U. S. Army. Only meager details were given to the press, although negotiations have been going on for a few weeks, relative to the location of the new industry. Mr. Lankenau’s official statement said 400 persons would l>e employed in the new unit. The statement follows: ‘lt was announced today that there will be built in Decatur on the property now owned by the General Electric Company and immediately adjacent to the present plant on Ninth street, a new building with 70,(MM) square feet of floor space for the manufacturing of electrical equipment for use in the Army aircraft program. “It was also stated that when the new plant gets in full operation it will employ about 400 persons. In consideration of the fact that the new plant is one of six making a like contribution for the same purpose no figures are available as yet to the plant investment, either for the building or equipment. “However, it was stated that this plant like the turlxhsujier charger plant at Fort Wayne is being erected under an arrangement with the Defense Plant Corjjoration. “It has been estimated that 175 machine tools will be required for full production.”

Gen. McArthur May Head Allied Forces New U.S.General May Lead Far East Tactics Washington. Dec. 20 tl'l'i The anti-axis jxiwers may ln» preparing u super-strategy plan lha: will i -place America'■ newest (eneral Douglas MacArthur in supreme command of all Allied forces In the crucial far eastern struggle. This possibly was viewed today as the real asnwer to President Roosevelt’s action In pr muting MacArthur, chief of the I'. S. Army of the Philippines, to temporary rank as full general. And II seemed to add up because: 1. Mr. Roosevelt announced the promotion even as he confirmed that plans for establishing an interAllied command to master-mind operations on a world wide front are being discussed here. 2. Swift senate approval ol the promotion came on the admitted basis tl*«l MacArthur probbaly would have the rank of full general to "deal on an equal basis" with military officials of America's Allies. 3. London, which broke the first news of the contemplated inter-Al-lied war council, suggested earlier in the week that MacArthur would be the preferred choice to command the Allied armies of the far east. 4. MacArthur has added tremendously to his prestige as a shrewd tactician witii hie brilliant direction of the Philippine defenses—the one bright spot in the far eastern picture. On the basis of these developments. it was predicted that one of the first strategic strokes )f the supreme Allied war coun-'.l. once It la created, will be to glva MacArthur full charge of the bis show In the far eastern theatre of con(CONTtNUUi ON~PAMa TMMMI '

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Knitting Center Open Two Afternoons Weekly The Red Cross production center In the American Legion home will be open two afternoons a week, on Monday and Friday, with ' the exception of the Friday following Christmas. Mrs. William Howlers, director of the knitting project, ‘ announced today. The new schedule will begin next Monday The sessions are open | from 12:20 to I3op. m During Christinas ami New Year's, the center will be open on Monday and the Friday following New Year's day and 'hat schedule will be maintained. Persons who wish to obtain yarn are aek- d to get in touch with Mrs. Rowers and It will be furnished promptly A large number of women engaged In knitting, articles for refuge civilians are being made. Aged Man Dies In Hospital Today Alexander Brown. St, of Dixon. Ohio, died this morning at 2:30 o'* clock at the Adame county memorial hospital. Cause of death was given as a cerebral hemorrhage. The only known relative of the deceased is a nephew living In Fort Wayne. TEMPERATURE READING DEMOCRAT THERMOMETER 2:00 a. m. .. 32 10:00 '. m. ... ... 32 11:00 u. m. 33 WEATHER Partly eloudy and colder In north portion, fair and continued mild in south portions this afternoon; fair tonight with temperatures of 23 and 26 over north portion. NOON EDITION