Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 40, Number 4, Decatur, Adams County, 5 January 1942 — Page 1

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Roosevelt Will Deliver Annual Message Tuesday

President Appears In Person Tuesday For Annual Message To 77th Congress ’sshlwton. Jan. 5 — (UP) — |fc|Md Roose veil *lll deliver KKI message to the “7th greats In person at 12:30 p. m announced by senate Kr leader Albeit Barkley r a White House confer.-! will deliver sag® to • Joint session in the M tKnle-r tomorrow. It Is exad to l>» a fighting message, ■aflkkffthe highlight* of the tagjEflnd supply arrangement* kedwt In hla conference with m JKi*ter Winston Churchill. arkley 1 said also that the senate id lgk>- up the price control WiKesday. and that both sea would speed consideration MHbt saving time legislation committee*. lUgmmi ni-ii r i'lc leader John HBek said the present plan dayllxibt saving would give the to advance or rd th* flotk two hours at hl* *4oil*o announced the presift fflipuai budget messag" will to eMgres* on Wednesday, 'r. ha* Indicated that rouMF*»k for the largest budget itstorjf to prosecute the War Inst tb> Axis. He is content Ing e|prndUtire of |t«.OOO,O(M».this pear on the wur effort IMB Im-- been no Indication it, if Buy, recommendation he make concerning taxes. Il i learned from a reliable source ' bureau hat been Ing him <o put in his message jMSKodatlon for some f< rm tract Kisumptlon tax. probably utuuMKurer*' tax However, treaegyy was said to be jppossuch a plan, preferring Instead et congress work out a tax pron without White Hottse recentbe bSdgrecommendation* follow in many respect* the ine ,for cutting nondefense aa M saode in the report by the l committee headed by Sen. n F. Byrd D.. Va. Xon-defense udoe Wfli be cut to the bone, ough •Mololon of most of n will bo preserved for enlargeIt later If needed. These. It understood. Include the nationyouth administration and the Ilan MBservatlon corp*. The ka project* administration, it I said, Will be cut to about 1,000,000 with a provision that unused fund* are to be turned k to the treasury If a need for agency disappear* B SMsediaiH home schedule been|*orked out, a* arrangeits »W*it the return of speaker I Beybmn from Texas. The m interstate commerce comlee, however, plans to speed on on * minor piece of wartime stetlote-a bill authorising the BHKuBD ON PAGE SIX) o ns Os Legion • Meet Tonight he Bon* of the American Leri will meet tonight at 7:30 o'ik « t the Legion home. The King Is of special Importance I tlKemtor* are urged to at—M——o TEMPERATURE READING tiWOtJRAT THERMOMETER 6:00 0* m. -• 24:00 *. m« 0 9:00 mm < io 1:00 p.m 12 1:00 p. m. —■■.. 10 | WEATHER Mr and continued cold this Hfhtodn and tonight.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

Allied Commander E 3 if J P \ * fi% tl yS %mmw W Gen. Archibald P. Wavell, British commander for India and Burma, has heen named chief of the anil-Axi* land, sea and air force* In the Far Pacific. Military Age Men Register Feb. 16 Registration Date Is Set By Roosevelt Washington. Jan. o—(UP)—President Roosevelt today aet Feb. 16 as the date for registration of men between the ages of 20 and 44. inclusive. Although recent changes in the selective service act permit registration of men from II through 04; the president called for the registration now of only those elibible for military service — men .n the sge brackets of 20 through 44. Men who hid reglstrered under the previous 21 to 35 need not regtaler sgsln. Mr. Roosevelt by proclamation ordered the registration in the United States and territories of Ataske. Hswail snd Puerto Ruso on Mondsy, February id. between the hours of 7 a. m. and 9 p. in. The proclamation ordered all unregistered man who were born on or after February 17. 1007. and on or before December 31,1921, to present themselves for regtatrat.on. The registration will ho conducted by duty designated registration officials of local aelectlve service conti» urn <>m i»ana rumso To Salvage Ton Os Waste Paper Here Many tons of waste paper, hitherto lost through being destroyed by fire, are expected to be saved In Indiana for the national defense effort, following a suggestion by Wllllsm Schumacher, custodian of the Adams county court house. Mr. Schumacher suggested that used ballots from the past election be turned over to the salvage committee of the civilian defense council. These previously have been destroyed by fire. However, when the matter was called to the attention of state officials over the weekend. George Beamer, attorney-general, stated thst upon written request of prosecuting attorneys, ho would rule thst the ballots may be “destroyed” ss the Isw requires, in this manner. instead of by fire as In the psst. Mr. Schumacher estimates that approximately a ton of this paper will bo available In this county from the 1940 election, and on this basis, it Is expected that more than IM tons may be salvaged throughout the state.

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Five Billions In War Orders To Auto Plants Army And Navy Offer Huge Arms Order To Auto Industries Washington. Jan. I.- (UP)—The automobile Industry today receives army and navy offers of |5.000.n00.oon worth of new armament orders. the Erst step in a huge plan to convert that Industry to war production. The Industry already has been ordered to cease all civilian production by Feb. I, making acceptance of the army navy offer a virtual certainty. The plan will boost the industry's stake in the war production drive to 09.000.000.000. The automobile manufacturers association gave an advance pledge of wholehearted cooperation "In letter and spirit” with whatever demands made by the government. The announcement of the new orders for the industry was made by undensecrelatry of war Robert P. Patterson and undersecretary of navy James E. Forrestal a few hours before labor and management officials of th* auto industry met here today to plan for conversion of their production lines tor the output of war weapons. The 15.000.000.0 M offer will be presented at that conference. The conference will be under the direction of OPM codirectors William B. Kuudaen sad Bldney Hill man Officials of the army, navy, maritime commission, office of price administration aud various OPM divisions, including civilian supply, priorities and contract distribution, will aid in formulation of the program. The joint army-navy announcement said the military items involved in the projected 16.000.M0,<rnwrtwt’*t> nw pagv nv»» Mercury Dips To New Low Today Severe Cold Wave Strikes In City All mercury mark* for the season were blasted Into oblivion last night as the thermometer made a desent unparalleled this winter. Starting In the 20's at noon Sunday, the mercury slipped fast, bringing about the first sub-zero temperatures of the season and the new year. The lowest mark was reported at 2 below aero about 6 o'clock this morning. The mercury then started a gradual rise, moving up to the sero mark. At 8 a. m. the Dally Democrat thermometer registered exactly 0. - Although weathermen had been predicting the arrival of a cold wave for several days, the citizens of this city and community were hardly prepared for the sub-aero weather which struck no suddenly. Early this morning, activity on the city streets was at a minimum and here and there a "stalled" car was in evidence as the extreme cold thwarted the best efforts of the car's owner to get It started. Firing the furnace occupied moat of the time for a number of residents this morning as they sought to keep out the chilly blaats of winter. Windows In stores and homes here and there were frosted over —a sure sign of unusually cold (CONTINUWn nN PAGE TWO) o -— Mrs. Helen Ivetich Reported Unimproved The condition of Mrs. Hel-m Ivotlch, well known Decatur lady, was reported as unimproved today at tho Adams county memorial hospital where she was taken Saturday. Mrs.-Ivetich buffered a stroke while visiting at the Raymond C. Keller home Saturday and was removed to the hospital.

Decatur, Indiana, Mon day, January 5,1942.

Evacuated from War Zone Ito*// • It ,’ff- ■ ¥ Mrs. There** Hall arrive* at San Francisco from the Psclflc war sone, bringing her twin*. Priscilla Brenda and Jame* Lennard. who«e sole Interest at the moment I* In their dinner.

Township Trustees Endorse Campaign Back Campaign For Salvaging Material The township trustee*, meeting in the office* of Lyman L. Haun, county school superintendent. Saturday afternoon unanimously endorsed the waste material salvaging campaign, recently Inaugurated by the Adam* county civilian defense council. L. E Archbold, county agricultural agent and chairman of the salvaging committee of the council, appeared before the trustee* in seeking their cooperation. A speaking tour la being arranged by Mr. Hann. who. with the respective township trustee*, will visit all rura Jschool* of the county In the Interest of the campaign. School student* will be reminded of the "patriotic duty" of economizing in the uas of paper towels snd other paper materials In the schools. They will also be asked to collect waste paper, which will be picked up at the individual school* by county truck* as a part of the campaign. In the addresses, the students will also be urged to purchase United States defense oonds and stamps. This matter, brought to their attention by Earl Caston, county stamps and bond chairman, was also heartily endoraed by the trustee*. The sale will be started at once. A photo of the trustee group was ( OONTtNt!ICT» GN PAGE TWO) — , ..,0.-— —— Boy Scouts To Aid Salvage Os Paper Decatur Bov Scouts Pledge Full Support The executive committee of the Decatur Boy Scouts, meeting with L. E Archbold, chairman of the county committee for salvage of waste material, pledged the wholehearted support of the Boy Scout organisation for a sustained drive to gather waste paper. The entire city of Decatur will be set up in blocks, with all Boy Scout* In the city to make a sustained campaign to gather all waste paper, both from business houses and residences. A* M ata in training ths Scouts in the program, the organisations which sponsor Scout troops, namely the Rotary and Lions dub*, and th* American Legion, will be asked to provide approximately 70 men for Initial training. Scout leaders who have pledged this full aid are as follows: County chairman, Lloyd Cowens; county commissioner, Sylvester iCONTINUBD (Ml PAOB HVII

Infantile Paralysis Members Meet Tuesday The charter members of the national foundation for Infantile paralysis will meet In the office of John L. DeVoss. Adam* county chairman. Tuesday evening nt * o’clock. All charter member* are naked to be present. — - ■■ -ODefense Classes To Open This Evening Purdue School Will Be Resumed Tonight Classes for the second term of the defense engineering training urogram In Decatur, jointly rponsored by the Decatur Rotary club and Purdue university, wilt to opened In the Decatur junior-senior high school this evening at 7 o'clock. W. Guy Brows, local representative for Purdue, stated this morning that four classes have been definitely assured for the second 12-week* term. These classes are In metallurgy, mechanical drawing, elementary electrical engineering, and production engineering. Mr. Brown also stated that there is a definite possibility of forming a class in the fundamentals of mathematics, which I* a review course. Person* Interested in this course are asked to be at the school tonight. Reveral persons who were enrollwd In other courses during the first term, were forced to drop out because of Insufficient mathematic*, an essential basis for engineering work. it was also stated that women are invited to enroll in these classes. One woman attended classes the first term. There la no charge for these classes, with the single exception of text book*, which are not mandat try. At the conclusion of the 12-weeks' term, a certificate is ts*n»d by Purdue university, and thia certificate I* tecognized by Industries. ■ -...0'-— • ■- Hip Is Dislocated In Auto Accident Edward Fox. M, of near Berne, suffered a scalp laceration and dislocated right hip at 11 o'clock last night when he loat control of his car and It struck a utility pole on state road 118. five miles west of Berne The injured mai was brought io Hie Adam* coun’V memorial hospital. o Clarence Weber Is Slightly Improved The condition of Clarence Weber of tjils city, was reported as slightly improved today by hoepiial attaches. He underwent a major operation at tho Institution Friday.

Tire Rationing Will Start In County Thursday Board Meets Here Wednesday Evening To Launch Program Tire rationing under th* OPA regulation* will begin In thia county Thursday fol wing a meeting of all tire dealers in Adams county at the American l-eglon home, Wednesday evening, when blank* and instructions will be given out, (Henn Hill, chairman of the county board. announced today. County civilian defense director Vincent J. Bormann, who. with members of the county tire rationing board, attended a stale meeting In Indianapolis yesterday, called the meeting for « o’clock. Chairman Hill announced that aubject* of great Importance would be dlscuaeed and acted upon at the meeting. The appointment of tire Inspection points In the county will be left up to dealer* to select the place* In Decatur, Monroe. Berne. Geneva. Preble. Pleasant Mill* and other points which are deemed advisable. so that persona who are in the eligible Hat of those who may purchase new tires, can have their old tires Inspected. The combatting of car and tire thefts will be another interesting topic, great stress being made by Governor Schricker ut>d Don L. Stiver. State police director, that each community should safeguard lt»elf against thefts. To aid the car owner, registration of their tires with the serial numbers, a coupon Is printed In today's paper by the Dally Democrat, asking the owner to fill it out and mail either to the sheriff or chief of police, so that a record can be maintained. In case of theft, the name and serial number* of the tires can be broadcast. Certificate* for the purchase of tires and tube* were obtained by Mr. Hill at Indianapolis. The certificate* Itegln with number 444001. These must be flleld out by the prospective buyer after his tires are Inspected. For January, thia county ha* a* allotment of 19 tires and 16 tubes for passenger cars, light truck* and motorcycles; 38 tires and 32 tulies for heavy trucks and busses. Beside* .Mr. Bormann and Mr. Hill, the other members of tire rationing board, who attended the meeting yesterday were. I. Bernstein, Earl H. Adam*, this city; Ernest Stengel, Elmer Baumgartner. of Berne. Adjourn Polities Indianapolis. Jan. 5 -— (UP) -- Governor Rebricker told Indiana's county civilian defense directors yesterday that ‘ politic* ha* been adjourned for this emergency” as ~(CONTINUKD ON PAGE FIVK) , , o , — - Appointments Are Approved By Board Commissioners Make Appointments Today The county commissioners made several appointment* today, effective with the new year. Earl B. Colter waa re-appolnted a trustee of the Adam* county memorial hospital, for a four year term. The other members of the board are J. D. Brigg*. Geneva. Fred Ksmholz. Berne. John Stults. Decatur. Harley Elirsam, county engineer, was renamed county road supervisor. He will have supervision over the 730 miles of road In the county highway system The appointment of a county physician and a county health officer are yst to be made. Dr. Floyd Grandstaff Is the health officer and Dr. Jame* Burk Is th* county physician. Bids for county Infirmary supplies war* awarded to the Btults grocery for groceries, 1117.31; toicontinund’ on paob TBRBN)

Japanese Suffer Serious Reverses In Island Battle

Reds Continue To Smash Nazi Advance Forces Heavy Losses Are Inflicted By Reds Along Entire Front Kulby«hev. U.B.SR. Jan. 5 (UP*—The Red army was reported today to be smashing Into Mozhaisk In a great pincers offensive aimed at Smolensk on the central front, and Inflicting heavy losses on Axis troop* retreating in the Crimea. The Russian* are pursuing German. Rumanian and Italian forces in the Crimea, where the enemy suffered approximately 4,00<i dead in three engagements, the newspaper Pravda said. More than 100 enemy vehicles. Including a score of tankettes, were reported destroyed in th* Crimea fighting as the Russian* drove In the direction of Sevastopol "The enemy I* abandoning arm* and sustaining heavy losses in stubborn fighting.” the Pravda correspondent said "One Itusslan unit In five day* fighting annlhilat--1-d almost 3.000 Fascist*. "Another unit wiped out W 0 German* and captured many machine gun*. “Soviet aviators annihilated nearly a regiment of Infantry." On the central front (where Berf«NTINIf«»> GW PADS'. V|V«> Mrs. Berling Dies Sunday Afternoon Prominent Decatur Woman Dies Sunday Mrs. Helena Berling. 83. widow of the late Gerhard Berlin*, and a prominent Decatur resident for the past 60 years, died at 1:05 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the St. Joseph hospital in Fort Wayne. Death waa caused by complication* after an Hines* of 90 day*. Site was taken to the hospital Friday. She was torn in Easton. Pa.. July 17. 1858. the daughter of Mr. and Mr*. Joseph Hartman. She waa married to Gerhart Berling. who diet! In 1904 The family operated the H. BerlTng Produc- company in this city for many year*. Mrs. Berling wa» a member of the St. .Mary’s Catholic church, the St. Mary's Sodality, and the Third Order of St. Francis. In her lifetime she donated many gifts to the parish Surviving are the following children: Sister M. Cleta of Fon Du Ijic. Wl*.: William Berling of Indianapolis; Edward F. Berling and .Mrs. Paul Brlede, both of Decatur; Joseph. Misses May and Genevieve Berlin*, ail at home; and nine grandchildren, Including Father Alban. St. Minrod. Funeral services will to held at 9 a. m. Wednesday at the St. Mary’s Catholic church. Rev. J. J. Selmetz officiating Burial will to In the Catholic cemetery. The body will be returned from the Ollllg * Doan funeral home to the residence late thia afternoon, and may be viewed after 7 p. m. until time of the service*. -.-O 1 — Gasoline Check Is Received From State A gasoline check totalling 327.308.20 has been received from the •late by Auditor Victor H. Eicher, It was announced today. Ths check la that of the Brat quarter.

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American, Filipino Forces Repulse Jap Philippines Attack; Losses Are Heavy Washington. Jan 5 d'P)—Th* war departm*tit said today that American and Philippine troops yesterday repulsed a heavy Japanese frontal attack, killing at least 700 invaders The Japanese, attacking the tone* of Gen. ISiuglaa MacArthur, commander of the U. N. far eastern forces, suffered one of the “most serious reverses" since the war began. a communique said It eald that our own losses were relatively small The Japanese bombed the fortified Island of Corregldor In Manila toy for the fourth successive day. but our anti aircraft batteries shot down four tomtors. and hit four other*. The department said that 52 Japanese war plane* parthlpated tn the Isteßt attack on the fortress for more than three hours on Sunday, but that they caused only alight material damage and casualties. This means that the ground batteries at Corregldor have now definitely shot down 15 Japanese bomber* • Turning to the big Japanese attack on American forces northwest of Manila, presumably in the Batan peninsula or nearby Pampanga province, the department said that the Invaders had attempted to close a pincers mi our forces, aud destroy them by weight of greately superior numbers. "The actlc* pursued by the Japanese In the invasion of Luzon contemplated crushing the greatly outnumbered defenders between two Invading force* operating a* pincers from the north and south," the communique said "Th.- Japanese trap was closed but American and Philippine troops were not in the jaws. To this extent the Japanese strategy failed, necessitating yesterday's fronts! attack, which likewise failed." Although MacArthur's son es tout off the Invader* and Inflicted heavy losses, observers here did not rega>-d It a* a final decisive action. but they were greatly cheered by the result*. "It I* estimated that at least ?<W) of the enemy were killed in thl* “Our losses wer,. relatively small, attack." the communique said "This was mie of the most serious reverse* suffered by the Japanese invader* since the war began." “Monstrous” Washington. Jan. 5 (UP)—Secretary of state t'ordei) Hull today described a* "monstrou/' the reported Japanese discrimination and death threat against white ctvlllanc of occupied Manila, but added that he was awaiting further conflrmatlon of the report*. Hull said be had not learned tn what extent the reports of the terrorising Japanese measures, a* contained in Information by General Douglas .MacArthur from Manila, had been confirmed. It was indicated that the state tooNTtNirnn on page thheki - o Fireman's Removal Ordered By Board Ralph ‘Nig" Bentz was irdered removed and dismissed from the city fire department late thn afternoon by the board of public works and safety of the city council The action of the board followed charge* of running a red light and reckless driving on November 1 to which Bentz entered a guilty plea and was fined. Frank H. Vernor. Fort Wayne attorney. who represented Ihnta at the bearing held In the mayor's office. notified the board afie’ hearing it* declaim) that an appeal will be taken to the Adams circuit court. The board also overruled Vernor** motion to dismiss the ouster proceedings against Bants.