Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 43, Number 47, Decatur, Adams County, 24 February 1945 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every £v«ala« Except Sunday 6y TH® DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. Incorporated Entered at the Decatur, Ind., Poet Office aa Second Oaee Matter. J. H. Heller— President A. R. Holthouae, Sec’y. & Bus. Mgr, Dick D. Heller Vice-President •übsovlptlcn Rates Single Copies —.04 One week by warrior „ .SO By Mall In Adame, Allen, Jay and Wells counties, Indiana, and Mercer and Van Wert counties, Okie, 54.50 per year; 81.50 for six months; 5145 for three months; 50 cents for one aonT. Elsewhere: 55441 per year; 53.00 for six months; 81.55 for throe months; 50 cento for one month. Men and women tn the armed forces 18.50 per year or 81.00 for three months.

w Advertising Rates Made Known en Application. National Representative BCHEERER A CO. 15 Lexington Avenue, Now York f - 5 2 B. Wacker Drive. Chicago, HL A Hoosier legislature without a wet and dry fight would be unthinkable but the one for 1945 seems to be about as ineffective as any for a long time. o—o Hitler thinks the war has come 4b a pretty pass when a man can’t enjoy the privacy of his own hideont palace without being disturbed by bombs. —o Two congressmen came to blows after calling each other bad names. Perhapa they had inhaled too many n fumes from the "work or fight” bill discussion.

Governor Gates is finding it more difficult to control legislators the last half of the general assembly session than the first half. They "mowed htm down" several times this week. —o—o With more than 7,000 .planes bombing the Reich on clear days now, there soon won t be any place left to hide. How they withstand the assaults and keep fighting is beyond understanding. O—o The high school gym will be packed tonight to watch the final play-off of the sectional tournament. Thia will decide the Adams county entry for the regional with a chance to go on towards the coveted state championship.

Phil Sauers, city salvage chairman, urges that every resident make a special effort this month to turn in as much scrap paper as possible and to give more attention to tin cans. Get them ready for the pick-up a week from today. O—o The "skip-election bill" got so hot that the policy committee, tired of being pulled around by this gang and that one, just washed their hands of the whole thing and told boosters and knockers to “go to.” P’s nice when you can get rid of problems by just dropping them. O—O— The army is us ng square telephone poles and claim to save 250,000 board feet of lumber each 100 miles by doing so. No one has yet explained the old saying however that you can’t put a square peg in a round hole. But the Seabees can do the impossible. >-—O— —o*- ““ The big league baseball <teamfiwill be permitted to travel, it has been announced and now all that’s worrying the managers is t» find some one to travel. Its J l #**! no

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good unless there arc nine men on each side and they better be good or the fans will tel Rhein so. —o—o— Now k has been aettled, the Ab la&tlc charter is a guide and not a rule. There Is no official document on file but the code when agreed to by the Allied leaders was given wide publicity and outlined what the war goal is and what should be done to prevent future conflicts. o—o The city officials are planning to take care of the etreets as soon as the weather will permit it And there will probably be much to do for the winter has been quite severe. Rids will be received on materials and repairs will be made as rapidly as possible, depending some of course on th® labor situation.

O—o Tbs session of parliament over in London next Wednesday promises to be another hot one, for at that time they will conclude a discussion on the Yalta conference and Prime Minister Churchill will demand a vote of confidence. It’s 1 the way they do (things over there, ft’s long odds they will endorse the action of their premier. An Indianapolis filling station proprietor who used loaded dice to relieve a soldier of S6OO this week was sent to Jail and his license <o operate a station suspended for nine months. The judge should have also whispered to tb<; soldier that he might be wiser and richer if he kept away from the “other fellow’s game".

We don’t know much about the measure that has passed the Indi- | ana house providing for new jttven* I ile courts in about every county in the state but if it helps solve the child delinquency problem, everyone will eay it was wise. On the other hand if it only provides jobs for political workers, there will be plenty of criticism. O—o Republicans are replacing Democrats on the atate highway jobs as of course was to be expected. The changes are being made now and it is hoped the new crews will be as competent and efficient as the old ones have been. It would probably be better if all men were not changed at the same time but that ■seems to be the rule in Indiana. The Hoosier road system has been one of the best in the country and we are sure it will so continue.

The all-star bail game will not be played this year, the magnates say and they will see that travel is reduced twenty-five percent. This may necessitate abandonment of the world series next October. That may bring the biggeet complaint from the armed forces for they look forward to the shortwave broadcasts of that annual event with keen anticipation. If St. Louis can nepead, the event could be held withokit any transportation of players bat New York. Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston have not yet agreed to that arrangement. O—o - Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgeiithan, Jr., is sympathetic to- 1 ward a plan for imposing special; new taxes on profits from sales of real estate and securities. Speaking at a press conference, hi- virtually endorsed a plan suggested earlier in the week by chairman' Marrlner Eccles of the Federal reserve system. Morgeuthau did not finally commit himself, however. Government officiate arc thinking of a tax that would start, at 90 percent of the gain and graduate downward according to the length of time the property was held.

Nicknamed the “Black Panther.’’' the Army Ordnance 8-inch field artillery piece weighs 34 tons and fires a 240-pound projectile a distance of 20 miles. It takes from one to 'two hours to emplace the gun for battie action,, but after that it slugs away at a rate of one projectile a miagte. .

ANXIOUS MOMENTS FOR THE RESCUE SQUAD 'TiF( h h/M Am e -l 111 I ’• Ms. v ‘\■-H fc Mbit,. ' j

COURT HOUSE Suit for Divorce Nelli. 'Lucile Rennets of 219 N. ; Seventh street, iias filed e-uit for divorce from her husband. Alfred Meriirßennets. They were married Dec. 3, 1927 and separated May 10. 1943. Crueland inhuman treatment is charged in the coinplaint. The plaintiff asks the custody of therr two children, ages 13 and 9. and $3,000 alimony. Temporary custody of the children was granted to the plaintiff. Ed A. Bosse is attorney for .plaintiff. •Inheritance tax reports were filed i in the Emma Bryson estate, net value $3,715.26; William L. Keller, net value $800; John W. Knapp, net value $7200. No tax payable in any one of the estates. Inheritance tax reports were filed in the Emina Bryson estate, net value $3,715.26; William L. Keller, net value $800; John W. Knapp, net value $7200. No tax payable in any one of the estates. o ♦ < I Household Scrapbook : I By ROBERTA LEE | ♦ ——— ----- ■■ ■ ■ — ■ —♦ Washing Chinaware When washing delicate china, I glassware and silverware, fold a Turkish towel and place it at the /bottom, of the dishpan. This saves many chips in the glassware and china, and scratches on the silver. Salt and Pepper Shakers (A great time saver in the kitchen is a large salt shaker filled with )<w o thirds salt and one third pepper, to be used in seasoning meate. The Meat Grinder When the meat grinder requires j oiling, use a drop or two of glycer-| inc. This will prevent any disagree-! able taste or smell and will act as ! a lubricant.

■fV -* A HR*’’ j y T A SH|li iRk 1 ? mmSB L* •wj&ste'V 4 ' w® BWI gr . r • I 'BL I ’ I 1 •.. ? * ISOLATION OF THE NEARLY 500-foot-high Suribachi volcano, shown at the lower right, above, on Iwo Jima has been accomplished by the Marine assault on the strategic island, marking one of the most 4 aigniflcaat accomplishments since the first establishment of a beachhead. Until this height is taken or \Meutrallzed, the exposed U. 8. invasion units along the beach shown in the upper center of the photo Vmain in danger of devastating fire from the volcano which dominates the entire eight-square-fnila ’ iJind. Shown at the upper left on the island is one of the strategic airfields which has been reached troops of the Marine forces. This is a United States Navy photo,

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♦ —— ♦ Twenty Years Ago Today ♦ . « ■Feb. 26 O. J. Rover. 86. former ; resident here, dies at Fort Wayne. The city of Decatur used $35,562 worth of coal last year. Ben Sherwood of Bedlord is elected governor of Rotary for Indiana. Fifteen Demcratic membeiw of the Indiana senate go on strike and skip to Dayton, Ohio, as protest to the gerrymander bill. Bill Herschel, popular Hoosier poet, gives delightful entertainment at the high school auditorium. i.Mayor DoVoss issues a proclamation urging local people to contribute to the fund to aid families of the miners killed at Sullivan. o » « I Modern Etiquette | By ROBERTA LEE | * « Q. Is it permissible for a woman to criticize her huslband in the presence of guests? A. No, and a well-bred woman will never do so. Q. Can you give some suggestions for prizes to give at a card party? A. A bridge set, compact, a beauty kit, an evening handkerchief, ibook, box of candy. Q. What is the meaning of crecy when on a menu card? A. “With carrots". ,—o— Dr. Willis Carrier, air conditioning pioneer, has a practical household hint for testing home humidity during winter months: Leave a fresh, unwrapped piece of chewing gum in a loom. If. after 24 hours, it snaps instead of bending, the air in the room is too dry for health. Remedy the over-dryness by placI ing a pan of water on the radiator or stove. 1 Trade in a Good Town — Decatur

Ration Calendar Processed Foods Blue-stamps X 5 through Z 5 and A2 and B 2 valid through March 31. Blue stamps C 2 through G 2 valid through April 28. Meats Red stamps QSR 5, S 5 valid through March 31; T 5 through X 5 valid through April 28. Y 5 and Z 5 and A2 through D 2 valid through June 1. Sugar Stamp No. 34 valid through Feb. 28. Stamp No. 35 valid Feb. 1 and remains valid through June 2. Shoes Airplane stamps 1, 2 and 3 in book 3 good indefinitely, Always present book 3 when making purchase as stamps are invalid if removed from the book. Gasoline No. 14 coupons now good for four gallons each, through March 21. B and C coupons good for five gallons. Fuel Oil Period 4 and 5 coupons valid through Aug. 31, 1945 have the fol lowing values: 1 unit, 10 gallons 5 units, 50 gallons: 25 units, 25t gallons. All change-making cou pons and reserve coupons are nov good. New periods 1 and 2 cou pons also valid now and goo< throughout the heating year. Stoves All new heating, cooking an. combination heating and cooking stoves, designed for domestic use, for installation on or above the floor and for the use of oil, kerosene, gasoline and gas, are rationed. Certificates must be obtained from local board. Used Fats Each pound of waste fat is good for two meat-ration points. o Have your Shirts laundered by experts at Decatur Laundry and Dry Cleaners.

■ -- -” ■ 11 T l I r 'll ; 'I T .jF 1? “ Mm 3 ■ < .*■ , Ji, THOUSANDS OF MARTYRS have been saved at Oswicncim, Nazi prisoner of war , h .J] Red Army. The surviving captives present a frightful sight, as is evidenced in -j. above • They are exhausted to an extent that it is impossible to determine their age. C. t. a Fnik ” Soviet Army’s medical service examines Engineer Rudolf Scherm, above, tel( lll!< ' the horror camp. (7nfe, -yw t. ■ i g * * -aM F . ■ ' ~. * x< «* z A -a" BHMk.- >■ • A> •tk.rf -se-yW' >. -Jm ’■ ’(Ss.- _ ' ■ ■ -rO 1 NEAR THE AUSTRIAN BORDER, the town of Berchtesgaden was blasted by tiA r • ofti’en Air Force for the first time since the war’s beginning, as Yank bombardh rs . their sfgMiJ Hitler’s backyard. The town is protected by countless anti-aircraft batteries wt ■ met the nite with an intense shower of flak. The Fuehrer’s famous hideout villa, atop Ob - :zh:irg orerlakw the town, was untouched by the attacking planes, but troop trains, tank ccri c s’and railffl centers were hit. 1. :

CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN Aggie stepped close to Danielle. “I asked you—did your father have a knife? We have a lot to do, tonight. You’ve got to snap out of this. Your father is dead. All right. It’s terrible. All right. You’re shocked. But I need a witness to all I do right now—and I may need help. Is that clear?” “I want to go back to the house,” •he answered raggedly. “And you’re not I You’re staying here!” She stared at him with zombie eyes. A little color crept through her pallor. She turned and started toward the door. Aggie grabbed her arm and whirled her around. He slapped her cheek, hard. “I’ll keep on,” he said, “until you come to your senses.” She did not budge. He shook her and slapped her again. Tears slowly filled her eyes. She cast down her gaze. She shivered. Then she swallowed several times and drew a deep, quaking breath. When she looked up, there was a light of sanity in her gaze. “All right. I’ll stay, Aggie.” “Good. Did your father have a hunting knife?” “No. At least, I don’t know. I never saw one.” “No matter. What was he developing?” “Why don’t you look?” He had started toward the tub in which the white prints were revolving slowly. “I mean—what did he san he was developing?” “He didn’t say. He never did. He takes thousands of pictures. He is a camera fiend. Thus, I mean. Look.” Aggie dipped into the water and lifted a print. It was a close-up photograph of the ground —of leaves am pine needles and moss—and it showed the vague indenture of shoes. He frowned and dropped it back. He lifted another. It was a shot of a neatly chopped log. He felt that the picture should suggest something to him, but it did not, •o he captured a third with wooden tweezers. That one made the others plain. It was a picture of the deadfall — taken — apparently—on the morning after the discovery of Calder. The morning after Davis had gone on his early walk. The body was no longer in the trap. But stains around the dropped log were clearly discernible. It was an expert picture, technically. Aggie returned that print. “Your father," he said, a shade unsteadily, “must have gone up there again the day after the discovers - —that rainy day—and taken pictures as a final check on himself. Thorough — that. Crazily thorough. He wanted to be.sure he’d left no signs.” He pondered, “probably sneaked up at dawn — and evidently before the rain started. That may be when he got blood on his

shoes, and why he got rid of them , this afternoon.” Danielle said glumly, “It just . doesn’t make sense.” “Not really. No it doesn’t. Sarah ) says your father wouldn’t have done it—anyway. No matter what i the evidence.” “You’ve told Sarah!” He nodded. He leaned against a cupboard marked “Plates for Portable X.” “X” meant X-ray. “Sup- ’ pose he didn't kill Calder. The fact that he’s dead, himself, doesn’t mean — necessarily — that he did. Could any conceivable set of circumstances explain — what we 1 know? On that first night he went for a consultation. Was he called?” Danielle nodded. “The phone 1 rang and he answered. He could have faked his end of the call, though. Now that I think of it—he sounded surprised—lowered his voice—” “Let’s say he was called—somewhere—by somebody. He went — around what time?” “Midnight. Maybe later. Between twelve and one.” Aggie had a recollection. “Was that about when you heard the chopping in the woods? Was it right after he’d gone?” She said distractedly, “It was after. I don’t know when! I wasn’t keeping tabs on ’every second. I didn’t know people were going to die! Wes asked me the times of things—over and over—!” “Steady. Suppose he heafd the chopping when he drove away? Wondered about it—but went on and made his call, anyhow. At least, he brought back* an X-ray plate. Took it out here that night and was presumably working on it when I arrived to get him for Sarah! But—the power was off! He couldn’t have done much about examining a negative without electricity.” “Ile could have developed it, though, and got it ready. If he’d been in a hurry, he could have done that so he’d be able to examine it by daylight.” “That’s right. Then I came. He called on Sarah. After that —according to your cook—he was miss- j ing for a long while. Maybe he' just took a walk—yent down to | the lake. And maybe he went up , on the side of Garnet Knob, to see. who had been chopping up there in the dark, and found Jim in the deadfall. Perhaps we'll never know —if he did either of .those things. I’m still assuming that what he did not do was to kill Calder. Anyway, after the deadfall had been foundearly the next morning —he took these pictures. No doubt of that. And todfly—he sank some shoe paes in Lower Lake. No doubt of' that, either. He wasn’t wearing shoe paes the night he called on Sarah. 1 in sure of that. He was as smooth as a Park Avenue specialist can be. That hints that maybe he uas/i’t

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up on Garnet Knob when M was killed. Hints —but ta prove. Wes can dredge optiti paes—and the shoe pas probw won’t show any more fa guessed- ih.it :...iybe, at:OE3 or other, your father steppdiJ some blood of the same®; Calder’s.” “Why torture your mind"i asked dully. "He’s dead W There’s every reason to tHI killed Jim. Ard no use here to invent a perfect nail other possibilities.” Aggie’s lips locked for • * ment. “I”, nty of use, Didj Suppose tl ■' . our father Wij ing whale.. r to do with thete ness on th- -Al’ - :dc? W is, except '■ > take these pid#* the day alter we all kwf« it?” “Then—why would hedolte “For a r son you nkj this even? : -yourself. the people of Indian Start" thin-- .. ir own MUM father —as you said-W readily as am body else. He self-confident, egotistical, n* ful man. Il was worn** body could that. Heb*i«’ son to worry. Hanks w ffold ” ’l'M* He had -id that uC.iW The ini - a “ Ml .L'i would cert secret had • OT ’ e ,?S accident:.! d- nth. ■ fM t3 death. So, covertly. be Danielle. ... , ■ ■;■> tfhathß She saio, talking ab j. .... v. -ite eerW® ~ 1 . > -,v nothin I’' 1 ’' tiat Di ... .nbhotf'i the emk rapidly. ~ '.. .. >b=idizii«& raia-1 the kn-wb ’u df'tl Calder .- <:,■■>>' A ie Jrt his voice a. > ■*' t# I ?j on . . ?rwa»fl it. may - . ... ing to hji'.-u <•!’ . ,", e | heel..'. mart 1 i own. By t;.- - ■ ' nW The way : " l aiiv have be n. 1■" "’‘t.y,] jjtkJ terprisi:. itBW •of fear and •' ■ ~; kes ‘‘lt SOUI’ • 1 lin H- , slowly. ’’•/ tru". da : in:l rtS why did he t-ke fcis ; “I dunm, dunno. Ei.t : '' . IjlH l point!” . ontinued) fl'. r ' PiaU/buU'J BJ B*‘ •