Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 40, Number 71, Decatur, Adams County, 24 March 1942 — Page 1

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Control Marriages Os Australian Girls And U. S. Army Men Canberra, Auatralla. March 24 Il’Pl Army mluixter F. M. Forde Mid today that atrlcter i.mitol of mariaifex between American twldler* and Auxtralian |lrh !a he in a cundderwd. ■Forde xaid that a number of »u<-h marriage* already have taken plate but that there ha< lieen no certainty that the American army will provide wage allotment* to the AuatraIlan bride*. lie *aid there were alao legal queatlou* Involved. The Auntrallan girl* lo*e Australian cititenihlp by their marriage* but it I* not certain whether they tn-quire American citlienxhlp, he *aid. Lisi Polling Place Eor Bond Sunday Ceylon Precinct First To Report First precinct polling place for Rond Sunday. April 12. hax been reported to Karl M. faxton. eiecutlve chairman of defense bond and stamp sale* In the county. Harry Moore reported that Cititen* In Ceylon precinct will register In the front room of hl* home. Relectlon of the home was made when It wa* learner! that no public building* were available In that vicinity. Other precinct coinmltteemeii fioin both Democratic and Republican parties are especled to report In the next two days to Mr. Caston. All registration site* are to be selected and announced by March M. Precinct captains whose ditty It will be to aid in and direct pledge ■ Ignlng are to lie announced <ms>ii by Adrian Baker and Mr*. V. J. Bormann. Legion and l-eglon aux lllary chairmen, respectively. All persons, whether or not they have iKtught. are buying ot will buy. are encouraged to go to their respective polling place* on Bond Sunday from 1 to » p. m and sign a pledge, showing that they have bought, are buying and will buy. Five women are to be named by precinct committeemen of each party. These women will work in shift* to check poll books In order that a "cleanup” drive may be made after Bond Bunday. Registrar* who will receive the pledge* are to be named hy the Legion and auxiliary committee In charge. Defense Council To Meet Thursday The regular meeting ot the Adam* county civilian defense coun ell will be held Thursday night at g o'clock al the city hall. It was stated today by V. J. Bormann, county civilian defense director. Mrs. Koenemon Is Reported Improved The condition of Mr*. Minnie Koeneman. of route two. who wa* injured In an auto accident north of Preble late yesterday was reported Improved today. While her condition M not thought serious. It 4F>x reported that she wa* painfully hurl. She suffered greatly from shock and a back injury. Call Attention To Tire Price Ceiling Warns On Evasion Os Price Ceiling The Adam* county rationing board today called attention to *ll dealers and the general public to the "pries celling" on u*ed tire*. The celling wa* set by the OPA. according to a communication received rrom that federal department after an extensive survey. Prices In effect during the period from October 1 to 18, IS4I have been used a* an average in determing the celling*. The ruling warns against evading the celling*, either dliectly or indirectly, and asserts that every person engaged In selling tire* post In a consplcuon* place a list of the maximum prices. The celling Is effective a* of March 1«. IH2 The survey in October disclosed that the average price for a 8:0x18 tire wa* |8 for one with threefourths of original tread. 18.60 for one with half of the original tread and 63.76 for a regrooved tire or one with one-fourth ot the original tread Celling* were set at approximately this amount. Other tire* ranged in proportion.

Production Os Synthetic Rubber Urged In 1940 Charge Jesse Jones Halted Program For Rubber Production hi ism s Washington. March 24 tl’P)~ | The now defunct national defense advisory commission recommended KMiooo ton a year synthetic rubber production program In Neptember IP4<>. but the plan wax dropped hwcause Jesse Jones, bead of the reion st ruction finance, thought it Inadvisable. William L. But' of the war production hoard charged today Batt, director of the WPB division of raw material*, made the statement before the senate committee InvestiKallng the war program He wa* the second witness at the committee'* hearing Into the current robber shortage. Batt reiterated a warning previously Issued 4iy price administrator I .eon Henderson that there I* no rubber in sight for tire* for the general public. "The public - you and I — are not going to get a tire during this emergency," Batt told Hen. Ralph Brewster. R„ Main. "Everything that rolls on rubber In England. Australia. India and the United State* ha* got to be supplied from our stock pile." The NDAC -a commission whose power* were purely advisory began Its study of the synthetic rubber situation In June. 194 H. Hatt told the committee. At that time, -he explained, various private companies proposed to engage In production of the material "Their proposals added up to IOS.(MM* tons of synthetic rubber but we rounded it off Into 100.000" Batt explained. He was then an NDAC member. He said the synthetic rubber plan was emiMNiied In a letter written to President Roosevel• by k. Il Htettinlu*. Jr., on September It. IMO. in which It was pointed out that "the plana could not be reproduced in les* than 12 months." "But It developed that there wa* a difference of opinion between ourselve* and Mr. Jones, and I understood that Mr. Jone*, supported by the president, had doubt* a* to the necessity for tha' large a r program at that time,” Batt Mid o Additional Workers Needed At Center Red Cross Project Needs More Workers Mrs. Dallas Goldner, chairman of the Red Cross sewing project, thl* morning requested the aid of additional worker*' at the production center, Legion home, tomorrow ternoonThe scraps of flannel which have accumulated from the making of the gowns and pajama* are to be cut into square* to he made into quilt blankets for the nurses. It I* not necesMry to know bow to sew a* only cutting will oe done by the extra helpers. Each person attending is asked to bring a pair of scissor*. Mrs. Goldner also •tap'd that through the courtesy and generosity of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Boardman. 15 Singer Sewing machines were made available to the women each Monday afternoon. Mr. Boardman, who is the Singer agent, donates the use of the machine* and hl* home free of charge. ■A number of new sewing group* have been formed snd msny more garments given out. The first report submitted 'by Mr*. Vincent Bormann, secretary Includ'd the following group* with tholr number of hours: Reformed church 104 Kvangelical church 60'4 St. Mary's Catholic church 277 Mi Methodist church — 13714 Lutheran church - 132 Women of the Moose 18’4 Psi lot* Xi 7 Geneva Red Cross Center 210% American Legion Auxiliary 233% Individuals hour* 108% Total hour* 1.240 % o Leave Os Absence To Berne Teacher Edison Sprunger. Berne high school teacher, ha* been granted an indefinite leave of absence to recuperate from a nervous breakdown. Hi* duties will be shared by other memlber* of the faculty during bls absence.

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Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday, March 24, 1942.

ActrenH Greetn Flyer-Mate k*9 I Home tor a few day*. Manuel Del Campo, now a pilot officer in (he Royal Canadian Air Force. I* shown being greeted by hl* actress-wife. Mary Astor, in Hollywood Del (’ampo. In active training In Canada •Ince last October, was one of the few members of hl* class to receive u commission.

Nelson Hits Double Pay For War Work Production Chief Opposes Double Pay Washington. Mar. 24 — <UPi — War production chief Donald Nelson declared today that if labor I* unwilling to abandon double pay for war work on Saturday*. Sunday* and holiday* he would aak congress to act within the next 3(> day*. He told the house naval affair* committee Investigating the SmithVinson bill that he was hopeful labor would eliminate that manifestation of "business as usual" In the next month Nelson appeared at hearing* on the Smith Vinson bill which would suspend the 40-hotir week, over time pay. and the closed shop, and would limit profit* on war contracts to six percent. He opposed •Il these section* of the bill, warn Ing that production might be retarded rather than stepped up by the restriction*. A limit of six percent on profits would increase the difficulty of converting small business to war production. Nelson Mid. Elimination of double pay for Katuidays, Bundays and holiday* may be possible without legislation. he told the committee. A great deal of work I* being drue In that direction, he reported, but no material progress ha* been tnadu a* yet. "And If none doe* develop." asked committeo chairman Carl Vinson. B . Ga. "you will return to congress and ask for legislation?" "Ve*.” Nelson replied, but he added he did not know what kind of a law he would propose. o Lenten Service At Church Wednesday The sixth in the series of special -Lenten service* will be held Wednesday evening at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church at 7:30 p. m. Tha pastor. Rev C. M. Prugh. will deliver the seinon on the subject "The Ancient Sacrifice and the New Order" Special music will b« furnished by the young people's choir of the church. The public I* Invited to attend these services.

MacArthur Narrowly Avoided Attack From His Own Party

General MacArthur's headquarter*. Australia. March 24— (UP)— Gen. Douglas MacArthur narrowly escaped being fired upon by members of his own party during his daring break through the Japanese blockade to reach Australia, the official story of his adventure revealed today. The four speed boat* carrying the party, behind schedule, dashed Individually by daylight along the Philippine* islands. In danger every moment of attack by sea or air, and stopping occasionally In hope of gaining contact with each other. Gen. MacArthur's boat approached one Island. Another speed boat was there already. It though that MacArthur'* boat was a Japanese one. The deck was cleared for action and the machine guns were manned. It wa* a lucky chance that MacArthur's boat was Identified, at the last moment, before the .60 calibre guns went Into action. It wa* revealed also that a United States submarine had been ord-

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Started In Schools Conduction of hearing tMts was begun In the rural schools of Adam* county thl* week. It was reported today by Lyman L. Hann, county school superintendent. The tests are conducted by K. W Bilto. of the Ball State teacher*' college speech and hearing clinic. They were first started In Geneva yesterday and were to he opened In Hartford today. The truatees, rather than buying the necessary equipment, agreed some time ago to pay for the use of the equipment used by Mr. Bilto in condwting the indivldusl test*. .-o—- - --— Dan Tobin Assails Attacks On Labor Points To Dangers Os New Legislation Chicago. Mar. 24.—It'Pi Warning tNbt disruption of the American labor movement would create a chaos xiinllar to that which preceded the fall of France. Daniel J. Tobin, president of the international Brotherhood of Teamsters (AFLI. declared last night that passage of legislation abolishing the 40-hour week and overtime "is the surest way to destroy the efficlency the worker* are giving the nation." "If I didn't know of the sincere patriotism of the men In congress who are attacking lahor. I would believe they were endeavoring to Mbotage our country by creating discontent and disunity between lahor and capital.” Tobin’* addre** wax carried over a National Broadcasting company network The labor head charged that the 40-hour week Issue wa* a grots deception and willful mixreprexentation to the American people. "There Isn't a working man in the country who hasn't the privilege of working far In excess of 40 hour* a week. All they ask Is that they be paid a little more for the extra hour* after they have finished their 40 hour* of speed-up employment. "That * the real Issue," Tobin declared. "We are willing to work around the clock with three shifts, if nec'CnNTINtJED ON PAGK TURKS)

ered to back stop the flying fortresaes detailed to pick up the party. The submarine wa* ordered to make for a secret rendezvous along the way toward the one at which the planes were due. When one of the four PT-iypc speed boats was disabled, it was debated whether the entire party should wait at the Intermediate rendezvous for the submarine, to make sure that none of the party was marooned. It was decided to redistribute the 19 army men and the general's wife and four-year-old son In three boats. The fourth boat was repaired and continued later. Two Instead of an expected three flying fortresses arrived at the final rendezvous, and the entire party abandoned baggage, arms and equipment so that all might get aboard. The official story emphasized: "Gen. MacArthur did not escape from Bataan. "He came through to a greater \ ONTINUBD ON FAGB THHII7

Ausfra/ia’s Prime Minister Predicts Victory; MacArthur To Tell Public Truth Os War

Stresses Importance Os Press In Giving Complete Picture Os Situation To Public General MacArthur's Headquarter*. Australia. Mar. 24 (CP) Gen. Douglas MacArthur Mid today that he and the United Htale* government were going to tell the American public the truth about the war In the southwest Pacific "so they can Nummon all their confidence. all their determination, all their purpoxe. in the support of the war effort." In a statement remarkable for It* frankne** and It* grasp of the broad fundamental* of t4te war situation. MacArthur appealed for the aid of the pres*. He said that newspaper correspondent* were one of the most valuable component* of a moder# arm) and continued: "Men will not fight and will not die utiles* they know what they are fighting foi "In democracies It I* essential that the public know the truth "The reason* for the effort* made by the United State* and the Australian commonwealth to inform the public and to keep the public Informed of what II is going on are that If the public d > not know the truth their Imagination* at once come Into play. "It I* therefore of prime Importance that the public he instructed no they call Huminoii all their confidence, all their determination, all their purpose in support of the war effort." MacArthur said that he needed the help of correspomlent*. Without It." he added, "we can not get the maximum out of the Nltuatlon. We need the maximum in order to will.” Gen. MacArthur recalled how In 1»15. when he wax a young general staff major, the late Newton l> Baker. Woodrow Wilson’* secretory of war. gave him the job of pre** relation* In the war depart menl at Washington "I put Into the job something of the Idea* I have jtl*t outlined to you." MacArthur said "Since then I have Iteen Identified with the pre** and it ha* Ix-cti of the greatest aid and value. “What I have said does not mean that what we give out here you have to take and use. It doe* not mean that you have to limit your selves to canned new*. It doe* not even mean that you have to abstain from criticism "But I hope that before you criticise you will avail yourselves of all the fact*, and if you do you will find that most of the criticism disappears." ■ - O ——" — Committeemen File Declarations Today Candidati* who filed declarations today: Fred E Lindsey. Democrat. Geneva B. precinct committeeman; Elmer Winteregg. Democrat. Berne B. precinct committeeman; Marshall G. Reynold >. Democrat, French township, precinct committeeman; J. A. Long. Democrat. Geneva A precinct committeeman. Well Filler Bids Received By City Two Bids Received On South Ward Well Member* of the city bo u rd of public work* and safety were today scanning ibid* received late Monday afternoon on the furnishing of a filter for the well at the Bouth Ward Only two bld* were received by t>he board yesterday. The International Filter Co. of Chicago, submitted a bid of |5.»»0 and the Graver Tank and Manufacturing Co., of East Chicago, bid 62.H16. Member* of the board indicated that It wa* unlikely the latter bld could be given serious consideration since that particular type Installation wax not applicable to the local problem. They explained that the type filter probably would not fit. since present equipment would not meet requirements of the filter. Charle* Brodbeck. city water superintendent, and members of the water department are checking the blds with the board. It is unlikely that the award will be made for several days.

Report Sweden Masses Army To Full Strength % Great Britain On Alert For Possible New German Moves By United Pres* Great Britain went on the alert today In prepaiatlon for "new campaigns" and a flurry of rumor* pointed to Hcandinavla and particularly Sweden a* a likely n. w theater of action. Unconfirmed report* said that Germany wa* massing forces along the Baltic coast and In Nor vay bu' whether a* a precaution against a possible British offensive or for a direct move against Sw«-d"tt not certain London newspaper* reported that Sweden hax quietly brought her army up to maximum strength by mobllixation of reserve cla**e« and that HweediKte troop* and planes are carrying out extensive maneuvers. There were plentiful sign* that a typical war of nerve* wa* being conducted by both side* to mask preparation* for coming A'tring offensive*. A government Statement lit parliament revealed that a general staff on war production I* Iw-mg set up. headed by the famous economlst. Hlr Walter Myton, and that measure* are being taken to coordinate United Nation* war output on international basis “We are about to see new campaign* starting and we mu«( play our part in them." the spokesman Mid. laird Beaverbrook. It wax revealed already ha* arrived in the United Ntafe* <oi a production coordination mission A further move to strengthen the CONTINUED nN PAGE THHENt o Ground Is Broken For New Infirmary Work Started Today On /lew Construction Ground was broken today for the new 6»«,o<m Adam* county Infirmary. Ninth of Decatur, and Vost Bros, general contractors, were moving their equipment to the »ltc preparatory to opening full operation* on the large building Pouring of concrete footing* for the building will gel underway tomorrow ('al Yffst. a member of the contracting firm, annoiimed. These footings will go down six and one half feet from the grade level. Twenty-five ton* of reinforcing steel ha* already been delivered to the site and a car load of glazed tile brick for the interior wall* ha* been unloaded A quantity of concrete also ha* been delivered to the contractors The building will be constructed entirely of concrete, brick and steel. It will be fireproof, with the heating plant located In the boiler house separate from the main building, the latter not being dam aged In the least by the fire which swept the Infirmary August 1. 11*81, causing total ios* of the building. Mr. Yost said that about 20 men would be employed on the job. when operations reach full peak. A half doseu men were assigned to the job today. The building is to be completed by December. The county commissioner* have leased the old Country club property at the south edge of the city for temporary headquarter* for Ham Reinhart, superintendent, and will also move back to Decatur the 27 Inmates now <ared for at the Allen county Infirmary The Inmate* will be given quarters In the Country club property until the new Infirmary Is completed. Acquit Defendant Os Defrauding Charge Pern Hebble has been acquitted of a charge of defrauding an Innkeeper. it was reported today by Walter J. Bockman, justice of peace. His case was recently tried in that court.

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’Disappointment' For Enemy Predicted By Curtin; Heavy Blows Struck By Allies Canberra. Australia. Mar 24 — (UP) The war against Japan ha* "now reached the stage where the future hold* increasing disappointment and retreat" for the enemy, prime mlnl*tei John Curtin said today Tne prime minister said that hi* prediction wa* boaed "on the highest authority." He spoke at the annual conference of the returned soldier* league. Curtin's statement came aa new blow* were being struck in the aerial warfare along a vast Island front north of Australia, including; 1. A new raid by two waves of Japanese planes on Port Moresby. the main United Nations base on the south coast of New Guinea One Japanese plane probably wa* shut down 2 American and Allied plane* were reported ranging over the Japanese held Island base*, guarding against enemy fleet movements after weeks of steady counterattack that was estimated to have destroyer! more than too Jap anese plane* and Ed ships. 3 United States submarine* tn the southwest Pacific were so far reported to have sunk about 30 Japanese transport* and supply •hip*, five destroyer* and probably one aircraft carrier in addition to another aircraft carrier and four or five culser* damaged 4 Gen. Douglas MacArthur, at ha* headquarters, said that the American people were going to l»e told tha truth about the war in the southwest Pacific "so they < an summon all of their confidence, all of their determination, al! of their purpose In suppor of the war effort." 5. Chineww vice-foreign minister. Foo Plug Chang, said at Chungking that It was believed Japan had now- "reached the peak of her military glory and that the United Nations were making pre gres* in Inilldfng up striking p->w er for counteroffensive. n Curtin, in a message to the Dutch government, praised the gallantry and ability of Netherlands fighting force* and said they would play a worthy role in aiding defense of Australia and "in the endeavor* which will lead on to victory.” iln Ixindon. an official spoke*, man discusalng plan* for bolstering ami coordinating Allied war production indicated that large supplies for Australia were envisaged War production and requirements for Australia loom particularly large at this moment." he said.) Curtin's attitude, following weekend conference* between MacArthur and high Australian military and government official* wa* one of confidence A spokesman emphasised that the accepted policy of Australia was "offense and ruthle** determination in which defense plays no part." "We shall seek out the enemy and shower on him our Ix-aviest blows," air minister Arthur H. Drakeford said "As lime goes on they will be mighty blows " "We shall strike wherever we find him." Drakeford continued. "These blows will not In- less because we know our great aily (the United States) Is In it with characteristic energy and thor<oi»NTnaTKD nw paow five) - o Rev. Joseph Jacobs To Preach Tonight Rev. Joseph Jacotbs. assistant pastor of St. Jude's Catholic church Fort Waytie. will deliver the l-ent-en sermon at Ht Mary's cburoii Uns evening. Hi* subject will be "Prayer " This will he the last of the series of lenten sermons. Holy w<-ek observance will begin next week with Holy Thursday and the schedule of services will be announced by R--v. Joseph J. Helmets, pastor, at the Hunday masses. Palm Sunday, which nshers In Holy Week will be observed Sunday The blessing of th<> palms will proceed the 10:16 o'clock hitrh mas* and the palms will be distributed during the mass. On Good Friday the Thro.' Hours will be obsreved from 13 to 3 o'clock.