Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 43, Number 180, Decatur, Adams County, 1 August 1945 — Page 4

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DECATUR I DAILY DEMOCRAT • Published Every Hrenlmr Except Sunday By THB DISC AT UR DEMOCRAT CO. incorporated Entered at the Decatur, End., Poet Office aa Second Cl&ea Matter. J. H. Haller - —.President A. R. Holthouse, Sec’y. & Bus. Mgr. Dick D. Heller Vice-President Subscription Ratos Single Copies 1 One week by carrier — -20 By Mall Tn Adams, Allen, Jay and Wells counties, Indiana, and Mercer and Van Wert countlee. Ohio, 14.50 per year; <2.50 for six months; f 1.35 for three months; 50 cent* for one month. Elsewhere; >5.50 per year; <3.00 for six months; 11.65 for three months; 60 cent* for one month. Men and women in the armed forces <3.50 per year or |I.OO for three months. Advertising Rates Made Known on Application. National Repreaentatlvo BCHEERER < 00. 15 Lexington Avenue, New York. 35 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, 111. Japan will quit. It's just a question of when. The sooner they submit to the terms offered them recently, the more of their coun-

try will be saved. —o 4 Mr. Churchill may continue in thechouse of commons to lead the miqbrity. He would like to Quit amir' he deserves a rest, but his coi&try is calling again and he wilp probably stick to his guns. v —o £?• Cj3ooth Tarkington celebrated birthday recently ami gave a statement to newspapermen that he believes in the fntfeo and sees a hope for permanent peace in the world chaiten —o Decatur extends a hearty welcome to the visitors here to attend tha auction school. We hope you will be impressed by the hospitality of Decatur folk and will enjoy evqpy minute of your stay. We arc suijs you will profit from the instructions in the Reppert school. is o—o .fa pan is willing to accept peace any' place, no longer particular that tiiQ* meeting for that purpose be sigped at the White House. It loots as though they may have to agree right out on the held of battl«;(,unless they make up their minds before the bombers completely gestroy their islands. t —o-o—---i ’JJie new secretary of agriculture, Clinton P. Anderson, does not beßeve in subsidies for farmers exceftt when an emergency arises. Hetis of the opinion that the crisis aloßg that line Is passing and that the'eubsidies should soon be lifted. has taken a courageous posi-

tion for he will of course find some strong opposition. What you, the people, think about it will have much to do with the final results. —o President Truman is not In favor' of sending the families of GI men overseas, and at this time it seems hi- decision is wise. The crowded travel and living conditions make it necessary that everyone help to meet actual requirements of troop movements. One member of congress has even suggested the limitation of week-end trips for the soldiers except when going to visit relatives or sweethearts.

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Retail clothing stores will not be able to show complete stocks of merchandise until military orders let tip. It may be hard to understand, but the needs are greater now than ever before, due to the redeployment of the armies. Men who served in Italy and Germany need lighter clothing and this is being provided. Contracts provide for delivery of the goods before August 15th. so it’s possible the situation may start to ease by early autumn. o—o How slow molasses really is hae been measured at last, by means of a new viscosimeter, a device developed by General Electric Co. to measure viseoeity or resistance to flow of a fluid. The viscosimeter proved that molasses is just about the slowest thing moving. It traveled one foot in the time it

would take a racing car to do more

than 24 miles. The viscosimeter will be used in the production of improved nylon stockings, rubber, syrups, candies and ice cream. o—o— The tragic accident in New York Saturday when a B-25 army plane crashed into the Empire State building, causing death to thirteen, injuring others and damaging the big structure millions of dollars, is deeply regretted. The cause has not been decided. The pilot, an experienced man at the helm, may have been lost in the fog, may have been careless or may have received the wrong instructions from LaGuardia Field. Investigations are being made to the end that greater care be used in the future as the number of planes increase. O—o Official German records show that more than four million men were killed or captured during their participation in the war. More than three million were killed or reported missing and never ac-

counted for. About 278,000 have been reported as prisoners. Men discharged as unlit for service due to serious wounds and men reported a« deserters, brought the total to more than four million up to last November, and it’s probable that a million or two casualties have occurred since that time, it has been an expensive war for the n and for the world. —o We learn with sincere regret of the death of Joseph L. Fearing, vice-president of the International Paper Company and an old friend. In the days following the first world war, Mr. Fearing was western manager of the International with offices in Chicago, and did many good turns for the newspaper publishers, helping them to get enough print paper to continue operation. For twenty years he has resided in New York City and during the past year or two has been in declining health. Funeral services were held on Long Inland yesterday.

One of the most remarkable things that has ever happened in the United States senate is the approval of the United Nations Charter with only two dissenting voted. Langer of North Dakota and Shipstead of Minnesota, both strong isolationists, refused to make it unanimous. Other senators voted for it with mental reservations but all agreed it was the best start possible for the thing that everyone desires —world peace. The people sincerely hope it will bring that result and will also tend to make the world a better place in which people can live and prosper and worship as they desire. It was Mr. Roosevelt's dream and he would have been happy indeed to have lived to see its culmination. Politics was laid aside and the members of the senate are to be commended sincerely for their fine effort and splendid achievement. Now it* up to the rest of the world. o The mockingbird is the official state bird of Texas.

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* Modern Etiquette ' Sy ROBERTA LEE ♦ — By Roberta Lee Q Would it be permissible for a man to paw in front of a woman. in order to get out of an automobile on the curb side* A Yes, and it is also safer than getting out on the traffic side. Os course it would be more convenient for the driver to get out on the left side. Q. When giving a luncheon, when should the bread and butter plates be put on the table? A. Before the guests enter the dining room. Q. What should a hostess do if a caller refuses h cup of tea or coffee? A. The hostess should accept the refusal and not make the offer a second time. I Household Scrapbook I By ROBERTA LEsJ I ♦ By Roberta Lee Prune Juice Prune juice can be made by washing prunes, covering with warm water and letting stand over night. Then heat slow’y and cook until tender, but do not boil. No sugar is needed. Strain the juice through a fine sieve. Ironing Shirts After a shirt is ironed, try taking an ordinary paper clip and fastening the collar together, into the same shape as when buttoned. Let the shirt dry in this shape and it will be much easier to fold. . Green Vegetables Add salt to the water before green vegetables begin cooking

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and it will keep them fresh-look-ing, and also add to the flavor. ♦ — ♦ Twenty Years Aao Today ijt Aug. I—Governor Ed Jackson wins the Wheeler horse shoo throwing contest. The Adams county valuation is increased a million dollars by the state tax board. Decatur attorneys will attend the funeral of Judge Walter Olds at Fort Wayne Tuesday. Mrs. F. L. DeVilbiss returns to her home in Detroit after a visit here. Mrs. J. B. Holthouse, daughter and son and Miss Helen Gass and Mias Catherine Omlor go to Lake Wawassee for a week’s outing. Gertrude Ederly will attempt to swim the English Channel Monday.

[cJKjaW] xIXI 1/1 J BY I .A I FRED W. BRAUN l €) VfJHe Safety According to recent statistics prepared by the National Safety Council in regard to farm accidents, three farm people will be injured every minute for the balance of 1945. A billion dollars will be lost because of farm accidents. This figure includes wage loss, medical expense, cost of insurance, property damage and loss. (Death will strike more than 40 farm dwellers each day throughout the United States in 1945. Apparently hand tools, machin-

ery, and animals constitute ‘the three major items in this terrific toll of farm accidents. The man on the farm is familiar with the hazards and should be on the lookout constantly. Rotary Scout Troop Attends Bike-Hike The Boy Scouts of Rotary troop 61 attended a bike-hike Sunday -to Pine Lake near Berne. After a swim the scouts ate their eupper on the grounds near the lake. Then they went to the park in Berne. Those attending were, Ralph Bollinger, Kenny Grant, Merlin Johnston, Herb Kitson, James Lake, Dave Mac Lean, Grover Odle, Don Schmitt, Gerald Schultz, Norman Stingely, Neil Thomas, Gene Ziner, Larry Jennings, and the scoutmaster and his wife. In the troop meeting at the home of the scoutmaster, Dick Rathman, it was decided that the troop should start -working on physical development merit badge at the next scout meeting. The requirements were read and Gene Ziner and Neil Thomas were appointed to make a set of exercises required in one of the rules. The entertainment committee decided that since the swimming pool was closed that a ball game would be held between the Hound and the Swallow patrols. The Swallow patrol won, beating the Hounds 10 to 1. Herb Kitson attended camp Big Island with the troop. His name wae ommitted from a previous announcement.

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Three Men Killed As Oil Truck Hits Auto Cary, Ind.. Aug. poi'Xn were'kill'ed'and two others injured yesterday when an au‘mobile in which they were, ridIng was etruck by an oil truck a highway intersection. The dead were Fred Froendt ,4 , it ivi/1 PporcG Mastovich, of Lowell, and Geoi.-,e 58, and Elbrdlge Schwartz. 36 both nf f’arv As the five men returned ot Gary. Chicago from work at the v steel plant, their car was truok by an empty oil truck driven by Charles Tucker, 38, Chicago. Tucker, uninjured, was held by police without bond. -

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CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE I “I DON’T believe Willard would 1 try to spy on us," declared Agatha, ‘ when Hans Putnam reported he had traced the microphone wires in < the direction of the lunchroom < above which Willard lived. “Neither do I,” Hans assured her 1 quickly. "He’s a swell fellow." “But I don’t trust him,” said Clemantine. “Look at the way he sneaked that radio tube into tills house?” "Radio tube!” Hans’ eyes were ready to pop. Agatha felt guilty. She had to explain the best she could. “Not the important one—not the one Professor Halder invented. It was just an ordinary radio tube." Clemantine contradicted her. Not an ordinary tube! He admitted himself It is the most important clue to the murderer. He’s up to something! He knows too much that he won’t tell.” Hans defended the blind boy. “Maybe Willard fancies himself a detective. I don’t think he means harm. A person with a handicap of blindness might try in all sorts of

ways to prove he’s the equal of other people. Probably he resents an attitude of pity.” “You've practically proved it,” maintained Clementine. “He wants to play detective. That microphone 1 is one way of detecting!” Hans tried to soothe her. “Just the wires pointed toward the wall of the building, right under the window of Willard’s room, is not proof someone else didn't put them there. How could Willard do it, being blind?” “He does astonishing things," said the girl. Agatha observed. “The wires had to be laid so they would be concealed from sight. A blind man wouldn’t know how to do that.” “How do we know he’s really blind?” Hans protested, “Oh, there’s no doubt about that He’s been that way since he was a baby. I've talked with people who’ve known him for years. His optic nerve atrophied after a sickness. He can't tell day from night” • “Then how do you explain the way he gets around the campus, dodging the trees?” “I don’t Maybe if you asked him . . .” “He's a remarkable nerson," said Agatha, trying to makl up fer •the suspicion under which she had

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placed him. “Think of his difficulties in studying. Why, he can’t even take notes!” "Oh, yes, he can," Hans contradicted her. “I’ve only been in one of his classes —mathematics—but I’ve watched him. He uses a sort of punching needle on cardboard, in a metal guide.” “Braille?” "I guess that’s what you call it He reads the notes afterward by feeling them with his fingertips." Clemantine shivered. “It’s uncanny. I wouldn't want to watch him," “Nevertheless," Agatha told her with sudden decision, “I think Mr. Putnam has made an excellent suggestion. We’U ask Willard h few questions. We’ll pay him a visit” “Aunt Agatha!" “He seems to have attached himself to you as your guardian. ' Whether spying on you with a microphone is part of his guardianship I don’t know —but we are go- • ing to talk with him." . 1 Hans warned, “I wouldn’t tell ' him your suspicions. After all, he’s f probably innocent—at least, I think £ so—and you wouldn't want to hurt

his feelings. Do you want me to go J with you?” I “I think not,” said Agatha. She ■ was fearful Willard might flatly deny leaving the radio tube with her and Clemantine. Then what ■ would she say? Hans was watching the hall uneasily through the open door. “Then if you ladies will excuse me. . . . It might look queer if some of the girls came in and found me here on the second floor of their rooming house.” Clemantine smiled. “Thanks for the help, Mr. Putnam. We’ll see that your reputation remains unsullied." i He almost ran down the stairs. Agatha jerked the microphone ’ loose from its wires. “We’U take this along with us on our social call > on Mr. Bacon.” t “Are we going—now?” ; “Aunt" Agatha was tidying her 1 hair at the mirror. “Why not?” 5 “But—but I thought you were t tired ? I thought you wanted to lie down?” e "Do you think 1 could sleep with i, my mind in the state it is now?” Clemantine shrugged her shoulJ ders as though to indicate the hopelessness of understanding the " older generation. She followed Agar tha’s determined lead down the d stairs. Three minutes later they

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were knocking on the upstairs room across hx - • ■ Willard himself opened th' Clemantine took the imtotJ announce, “It’s Clemantine« and .her aunt.” . J “I recognized your Won’t you please find d’ a,lS ' can I do for you ? ’ J His room was very ung J tha suddenly looked at *1 new pity, realizing h°' 1 must be for him to hv J He seemed to read her W| Tm a poor housekeeper. | awkwardly until he heard th j ■ d °Agatha chose the ing. “I—l want to thankJ Ji . for saving my life J ' A smile twisted ht thanked more than d And I doubt that I reanjl 1 your life. I dont be ■_ J . kind of man who would ■ have a 1 -g»m S “If you have any su»P „ I < the police. He’s a mur t Willard shook his h J . rrpin man .r.tJ

mistaken. The iw you did not kill rro jeJ> He didn’t even steal W P radio tube.” . pe i Agatha’s heart I asked quickly, wn<a so sure?” “I am sure only in ’ I have no proof thsit up in any court. wait—and listen-for tn will convince others. Agatha told herself' ably? that he sounded Willard continued, here to ask mesomet . didn’t just come toit The women looked a It seemed useless sixth* a man who possess*. Agatha extended the toward their blind h •„ to ask you about this. J “Here, take it in r wut it you tell us anyth n, y -Bhe was closely. It wou’ d J a ; iin to ly impossible sos surprise if he had g lnfite ,i of the microphony * ' brow merely . ment. ne of , “Tliis feels Hhey der usei ( phones Professor Ha urgljr( | . |ort of . system i / n _^ l °2 r | ( T 0 -