Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 44, Number 126, Decatur, Adams County, 28 May 1946 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT FvbUaM Bvtrj Evening B*c«vt Sunday By TH# DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO Incorporated Entered at the Decatur. Ind., Post OSce aa Second Clou Matter. J. H Heller President A. R. Holtbouee, Sec y. A Bus Mgr Dick D. Heller .. Vice-President Subscription Rates By nail, fa Adams and adjoinlag oosntles; one year, |«; eta aeoatbe, SI H; 3 months. 1173. By nail, beyond Adams and ad joining counties One year. 37; • mouths. 3 months, 12. By mail to servicemen, any place in the world; One year, |3M; sis months, f 1.75; three months, fl. Single copies 4 cents. By carrier, 26 cents per week. Inventing gadgets is a good way <o keep from thinking about important iblngd. -O The safe way to play It, Is to let the racers do the speediug on Memorial Day. —o Tbo human race, In spite of everything. Is moving steadily on toward the year 133®. and prob ably won't stop there. —o Saturdsy's heavy rain dampened the paper drive and the tonnage obtained fell below expectations, so start saving tor the next pickup. —O—O—- • "Government of the people; by tbs people and for the people" President Truman didn't make a a flowery speech, but be sure gave tbe country a good example of the Lincoln Ideal. —o—- — the American people it sounds very un-American for Trainman Whitney to broadcam that be will spend 47 millions of tbe union'h money to defeat President Truman for renomination. The people will have something to My about that. if price controls are removed, says a widely published advertisement ' within a reasonable time prices will adjust themselves naturally and competitively, a a always have. In line with the real worth of things. This Is the way you can get the goods you want at prices you can aford to pay.” But if several months of mountainhigh prices have cleaned out every one’s money, how will they benefit? That happened la Ger

Fiftieth Anniversary of X-Ray

By Herman N. Bundesen, M. 0. THE first Xray picture ever taken wee made in 1898. Fifty years la a short time in the progress of science. yet hi th* lest half-century so many new uses have been devised for these deeply penetrating rays, that they stand out today as ona nf the greatest of eclen title gifts to mankind. The X-ray machine, with Its ability to take photographs of internal structures and organs, is Invaluable for diagnosis if it served no other purpose at ail. It gives the doctor a second and miracnlou» pair of eyes, eyes which can peer into the tody and scrutinize the condition of tones and other hidden tissues. Setting Fractures In the setting of fractures, for Instance, it not only shows the operator exactly the condition of the broken bone, but enables him to check his work to. be sure that the bone ts properly set, and to sake sure that healing i» corn pteted. But in addition to this valuable service that the X-ray renders it Is also used for the early treatment c*f tumor growths such as cancer. In just this oue way it has prob ably saved or prolonged thousands and thousand* <rf lives. It is so valuable in this ono regard that many hospitals have set up giant X ray mar Maae In mawlvo leadshielded rooms for this, exclusive Acute Infections Then, too, the X-ray also has been employed to a great extent In the treatment of various acute in-fr-.tlc.is. such at or pimples, carbuncles or toils, infectious of the lymph glands. and of the salis? is?’ <

many under Inlation, and the gasult was Hitler. ■ o—o---— Joseph Medlll Patterson was a >. great publisher and one of the , most successful men In the bueln it ess. He had training, education t and energy, backed by the tens-of j millions of the McCormick estate, to he was destined to become one of the leading figures In America ( He launched the New York News as a tabloid In l«l» and at hU • death the paper had a daily circulation of 2,240,000 and 4,500.000 on r Sunday. He was a cousin of Col. • Robert McCormick of the Chicago Tribune and a brother of Eleanor Patterson, who with the same , family financial backing became owner and publisher of tho Wash ington Times Herald. -0 Labor Court:* One answer to labor disputes which imperil public health and safety begins to appear to the thoughtful as tbe only reliable one H la the Institution of Labor Courts. When two neighbors argue about a property line, they can call I in a surveyor. But tbe surveyor must go back to the deeds. If they do not determine it. a court can make a decision by which both parties must abide. When any other dispute arises, large or small, there are courts to make decisions without bloodshed or injury to bysatnders. But settling all issues by due process of law Is new in the history of the world. Only yesterday, as history I is reqprded. all disputes were settled by fire and sword. The United Nations has been set up in order that disputes among na- ' lions may be settled without blood. If we do not stand by it, hope dies ' aborning and bloodshed is the • order of the world. ■ Likewise, labor courts are need I ed Disputes which cannot be saitled without strike should be brought to court. Serious consideration could then be given these . problems by men expert in such > matters. If either side Is nut sat- ■ isfied. it can, after a reasonable . time, bring forward its cause aI gain. Settling disputes in an orderly and legal manner is part of the ' American way. Strikes which endanger the nation are not. Justice ; is better attained by workers - through courts than through force, • which beee&U no one In the end.

front of the oar. Before the sulf onauiide diugs became available. Xray treatments were also eni ployed lor a wide-spread itkin infection known as erysipelas Carbuncles and boils can usually be made much less painful and brought to a head more quickly when X-ray treatments are employed. Following the X-ray tree*, meiit, if the toll comes to a head, the core Ik removed and hot wet applications applied. If those infections are treated with X-ray early, tuey often can to kept from coming to a head altogether and disappear. Infections of the lymph glands in the neck are also brought to a head by the X-ray treatments so that they can be cut open and the Infected material drained out. to factions Io the salivary glands often occur following operations Os a number of coses treated with the X-ray the inflammation and pain subsided at once. It was noted that in the treatment of erysipelas. the X-ray. If used oarly, lessened the fever and caused the symptoms to clear up. It would seem that the X-ray acts by destroying certain of the white cells known as lymphocytes. This liberates substances in these white cells which have a protective action against infections. Another type of white blood cells. known ag polyniurplionu clears Is not Injured by small doses of the X-ray, but Is made more active and destry germs wtifi'h may be prevent. A collection of fluid in the tissues is also lessened by the X-ray treatments. This lessening of the swelling may help to eliminate much pain and suffering. Os course, the X ray treatments should be udmhilster«4 by an expert so that the proper dose may be used. I «

"SINGIST POLLY WALLY DOODLE ~AU’THE DAYf* \ !

| Modern Ettiquctte | | By ROBERTA LIB | Q. When a host and hosttwa have not planned any after-dinner entertainment. what ehould they do when the dinner is finished? A. It is their duty Io see that the conversation keeps going. Q. How should asparagus Ire eattn? A. With the fork, the part which is not easily broken off with tim fork being left on the plate. Q When there Is but one girl attendant at a home wedding, w who call' d ' the maid of horfor"? A. Yes. - o — — * -♦ Household Scrapbook By ROBERTA LEE « 0 Small Wounds It is wiser not to neglect small scratches and cuts because they seem unimportant. Give them a coat of lodine and yon will have the satisfaction of knowing that you have done all pomiible to prevent blood poisoning. The Hair To prevent falling of the hair, and to strengthen it, rub a cut lemon into the roots of the hair. Follow by washing in warm, soft water. Furniture Polisher Do not throw away the odd pieces of velveteen, as nothing makes a better polisher for furniture. — o

E2O YEARS AGO I * TODAY

May 28 A temporary 9-hole golf course will to opened to incite tois at the Decatur Country Club tomorrow. Thirtyeix boys aud girls graduate from Central Into high school. Fifty-two Vincennes mon charged with liquor law violations are arraigned In federal court at Indianapdis and two plead guilty. Ralph Tyndall leaven for Chris man. 111., to attend the wedding of Robert Colter to Miss Bather Schnilter tomorrow. Herb Fullenkainp of Chicago ic visiting here. Cecil Cole of Grand Rapids, Mich., iw visiting his parents. Trade In a Good Town — Decatur

. f 'r-' k Hmm J 'JOp h I r >.. TO COMBAT AN MNHffCWINTIB "INVASION" of locusts in Sardinia. UNRRA has shipped 10 tona of' caramexane, a new and powerful insecticide of the DDT family. Reports estimated that 350.000 tons of wheat might be lost If the plague Is not controlled. The insects cling to the sunny side of houses, * left, blanketing whole sides of the buildings. At right, Sardinians fight ths locusts with primitive weapons by sweeping them <ith brush wands Into tarcaulto then »±orisg thtos up sad beating them to death with spades. - -- (Joteroauoasl) ■ . .. • '

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i | ACTIVITIES OF ADAMS COUNTY 4-H CLUBS , — — Illi — Decatur Girls ' New officers of the Decatur girls’ 4-H club have been elected for the ensuing year and a work schedule arranged for the month of June, under the direction of Mita .Mildred Worthman. club leader, who will be assisted by Dorothy Ffaugh and June Teeple as Junior leaders. The officers are as follows: Barbara Roehler, president; Marylyn Jaberg, vice president; Rhetta Butcher, secretary; Maryann Swearingen. treasurer; Marlyn Muller, health officer; Sharon Kimble, news reporter; Carol Kalver, recreation leader; Carol Elzey. song and yell leader. Girls wishing to join the club may do so until Saturday, June 1. The June work schedule is as follows: Monday afternoon, baking 3; 1 Tuesday morning and afternoon, ' clothing 2; Wednesday morning, food preparati >n 1; Wednesday afternoon, clothing 1; Thursday morning and afternoon, baking 1; Friday morning, baking 2. All classes will be held in* the ■ home economics rooms at th" ju-nior-senior high schrnl, with mornI ing sessions at !• o'clot k and afternoon meeting* at 1 o'clock. i Bible School Reports Attendance Increase An increase In attendance at the union daily vacation Bible school waa reported today by the Rev, F. H. Willard, dean of the school. In c irapnrison to the first day figure of 214, today's attendance totalled 231, he stated. Enrollments will be - take" Wednesday, ho said, and ' the session on Memorial Day will ■' be abbreviated. A demonstration program will be held Friday, June • 7. 1 »—a Chamber Os Commerce Nets $167 From Circus A figure of SIS7 was netted by 1 the Decatur Chamber of Commerce f tn sponsoring the appearance of r the Mills Bros, circus hers last week. It was reported today by 1 Paul McFaul, executive secretary of the Chamber. i. The funds have been placed in the Chamber treasury to aid In furthering the program of the orr ganiaation.

RURAL* xvmVTv/ club news Approximately GO young people enjoyed the skating party held by the rural youth club at Bunset Roller Rink Thursday evening. At the end of the skating session. the president. Bill Arnold, made a few announcements. Enid Ripley, chairman of the June committee, announced that the club would take a trip on June 16 and 16 to southern Indiana. Members who were not present and intend to go should »«e Mias Ripley or Anna K. Williams about reservations to be made. C. W. It. Hchwartt, Adams cuonty farm bureau chairman, said that the club could have a refreshment stand at tho farm bureau picnic on June 33. Refreshments of ica cream sandwiches were served by the committee. Those on the May committee wore as follows: Rita lu-ngerlch, Irene Heimann. Edward Dick. Barbara l-ehinuii, and Hugh Ehrman. The Rev. and Mrs. Russel Weller of Kirkland township assisted the committee. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. I* E. Archbold. o — Armed Forces Heads Urge Legislation Bolster Defenses Os Western Hemisphere Washington. May 28— |UP» — The two lop leaders of the nation's armed forces today urged congress to approve legislation which they said would make the western hem isphere a bulwark of democrat y In the event of another war. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, army chief of staff, and Adm. Chester W. Nimitz. chief of naval operations, appeared before the house foreign affairs committee In support of President Truman's proposal to let the U. S. train and equip the armies of other western hemisphere nations. Elsenhower said that before Wofld War 11 many Latin-Ameri-can nations were militarily equipped by foreign nations and that foreign military and naval misfifoiM were present, Including “some from Axis powers.** He said the proposed bill would provide for standardization of U. S. equipment throughout the hemsphere/ This country, he said, haw the ''resources, the knowledge and I the experience In military matters necessary to assume Hemisphere leadership in thk program.’' Both Eisenhower and Nimitz warned that If the U. 8. does not undertake to arm and equip other nations in the western hemisphere they will "go elsewhere." Nimitz told the committee the bill's aim is to replace the existing and in many caat* obsolete equipment of other American nations with I nited States equipment. Eisenhower said this country should: 1. Continue sending military missions to the countrina when requested to aid them In realigning their military structures. 3. Provide quotas In our military schools for military trainees from those countries. 3, Transfer necessary arms and equipment to their peacetime military twtabllshmenU. o ■ Baltimore has increased the hourly wages of Its public works department from five to 20 cents an hour under a contract with an AFL union and the city.

Roxas Takes Oath As Philippines Leader Urges Cooperation With United States ’ Manila. May 33-lUPI 1 dent Manuel lloxa* of lh<- Philip 1 pine commonwealth look his Inau gural oath today with a plea to * his people to reject the fear* of • leged United States imperialism. 1 He urged the Fillpinou to "re- ' tatse our falft in the understanding ' and comradeship which evhds be--1 tween the Philippine and the Unit--1 <*d States " 1 As president of the lommonr wealth. Roxas automatically will ' become president of the Philippine Republic when the act of Indepen1 dence goes Into effect July 4. ' "Our feeling toward America 1 isn't represented by loud complain's of an articulate few in our midst,** be told the cheering thou- ' sands who stood under a broiling sun to witness the inauguration. 1 “I say that the America of Franklin D. Roosevelt and of President Truman is a land we love atid respset. The mighty concern that these men have felt for our welfare dwarts the magnitude of our fancied ills against the United States. The new president was cheered icpeatedly by the crowd that gathered around the gaily decorated ceremonial platform set in the landscape of ruin and debris near tbe legislative building. A 31-gun salute boomed In the distance as the new president took tbe oath of office administered by chief jiMth-e E. Mor An of the su-, preme court. Roxas outlined a program of| broad Agrarian reform and plans for the improvement of labor but warned that lawlessness will Ire dealt with sternly. Kentucky's first settlement was; Harrodsbnrg. which was settled in 1774. I

The Journey Hcm\ (ffi) uatawa-’atu ZELDA popkil

». CHAPTER ONE DON CORBETT went straight to the bar. The bar was lined with young men In suntans with the orange wings on bright blue, the red-dot-ted white stars on their sleeves and campaign ribbons over their hearts. They were drinking, but without hilarity. Indifferently, almost mechanically, as though drinking were merely a species ot "busy work," to occupy gullets and hands while minds were working out something Important Corbett wedged himself In at the end of the bar. A chunky second lieutenant who had thought that he had the end pulled tn his elbows to give Corbett a few Inches more. The bartender was in the middle of the bar, drawing beer and Corbett's knuckles drummed the mahogany, waiting for him to come down to the end. The second lieutenant noted the knuckles and over the lip of his glass took inventory of the man who was drumming. He saw a tall, lax figure, concave at the belly; a prominent nose and good jaw; a wide, high forehead, with light brown hair, curly, needing a trim. No recruiting poster, but not a bedlooking guy. ▲ sleeve had the wings and the star; cottar tabs one silver bar and small silver wings. The lieutenant was either old—Air Force old, 38, M -or very tired. There were grooves cm both sides of his nose, past his mouth and he had the Nue-gilied, drained look of someone who hasn't been sleeping. Yet there was a patent excitement about him, an air of expectancy, Imminent change, a man going where he wanted to be, in a hurry. It wasn't entirely that the khaki he wore was new looking, dean, perfectly creased. On the left breast were the spread silver wings of the bombardier and a rainbow of ribbons. The right had a blue stripe in a frame. The ribbons cut out the need to uk questions. In a shorthand of color and symbol, they told Corbett's story: "European theater. Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, two oak leaf clusters; Unit Citation." The second lieutenant wore some of the sama ® bls biou.se: the brown and green for Europe and Africa, the oak leaf atuddid Air Medal orange and blue, but where Corbett wore ths D. F. C.'s blue, white and rod, he had a violet Inch. He asked: "Eighth or Ninth?" and when Corbett said: "Ninth," ho nodded companionably and aid; -Me, rm the Eighth" and adde& "You Just got to." not taqLtog but stating an obvious fact, .’uday," Corbett said. "And thirsty as biases." . "Take the rum," the second HeuUnant replied. "Take my advice, take the nun." «“» eyebrows, ..unking guy had bis nerve, when the bartender cam. down “• “W: "Scotch." The second lieutenant shrugged. “P “J? own “YmSfuae£> Yott warned." The bartender hato m. toto the label whHe’h. belts Scotch. “Soda?" fie aakod.

BACK-TO-WORK <<’—Slaaec Frma Fags Oas) tic and gulf coast steamship operators. < The agreement. Involving M 312.60 monthly wage Increase and Increased overtime pay, was rejccted as "completely j Uud „. quale." The vote considerably lessened tbe hope that a strike of five maritime unions might be averted. Other major labor devnlop menta; Snowballing opposition among Republicans and pro-lahor Demo crate dimmed administration hopes for prompt senate passage of President Truman's bill for emergency powers to break strikes against tbe government. The 26-day-old Los Angeles transit strike ended When street, car and bus operators voted near ly ula to one to accept a comproraise wage offer pf a maximum of ||JI3 per hour. The government closed Ute Imoks on the rail crlals by returning the Illinois Central railroad to e private ownership and lifting emergency restrictions on highway and water transportation. Resumption of a strike on the Hudson and Manhattan Rail road, which carries more than irnt.mm commuters dally between New Jersey and New York City was threatened when the com I i-any said it would not abide by the cent hourly wage. In- < reuse granted Baturday in settlement of the nationwide railroad «wmtsnss«uuanmmsßmsMUi■ Round and Square . DANCE K. of P. Home WED., May 29 8 P. M. Admirmion .W

"No," Corbet said. The bartender ran half a gfwut of tap water and set It next to the Scotch. Corbett pushed hack 'to water with the scowl of a man who can’t bother with trifles. Hla hand shook when he lifted his whiskey. A few drops spilled on the bar. The bartender mopped It. “Pay when you’re served," he said and waited, flicking his rag. Corbett set down the glass and took out his wallet. He slapped a dollar hill down, then drained his glass. The raw Wend was bitter as aloes. He grimaced The second lieutenant smiled. ’'What did I tetl you? Embalming fluid. After you’ve been here awhile you'll know better than touch the<r bar Scotch " "Fm not staying here." Corbett said. "I’m going home." "Your 31 days?" flj Corbett nodded. "Got your reservation?" IH get it" « “Oh yeah." The second lieutenant raised his shoulders again. He signalled the bartender to mix him another rum colllns. lieutenant" he said. "You sure have plenty to learn." The bartender placed a nlck*l and dime before Corbett and reached back for the bottle of rum. Corbett stared at the coins and said: Hey!" Hie bartender knew what be meant without turning to -ee. Over his shoulder he tossed: “That's correct." “That’s correct." The second lieutenant repeated. "Eighty-five cents for embalming fluid. That's how they welcome us home." “Heck!" Corbett’s nose wrinkled. “Did you get any bargains In the E. T. 0.? If Tm going to be gypped. I’d rather be gypped by my own." The second lieutenant said "Roger." He raised fas glass, mumbled “Short war," and swigged his fresh colllns. Corbett pushed back his glass for a refill I'm going to get plastered," he said. I'm going to get high. I'm going to climb way on top of the flak." The second lieutenant's head wagged. “You’re gonna get sick." Corbett flung an obscenity at him. He threw down a dollar and emptied his glass. None of the liquor had .-.pilled this time. He tried to decide whether the bartender had begun to get stingy or whether his hand was finally steadying. He scooped up the coins and said more amiably than he had spoken before: “Nickels and dimes. I’ll need them to call up the girls. Listen, Bud." He half-turned, addressing the second lieutenant earnestly as if he had to make something plain. I'm keeping a promise. I promised myself the minute my heels hit my country I was going to get stiff. For 31 days, if my dough holds out, I won’t draw one sober breath." The second lieutenant said "Roger" again and: “Better not call up those girls. You'll bo wasting your time." Corbett’s abort laugh held no mirth. It takes a lot to put me out" He nuahad bask his glass, and stood edl!, knitting his brows- *

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waiting for ssmstMng le hl The Scotch wasn't cb'hS yet. The length ot hhftisifl sponge. parched In etc* Nfl much to reach, to <w»E once. There was only th Impatience Inside. the itfl straining forward, retd? b I "Cripe.t!" ho considered 'flH rate, it'll take a month’s me to get pickled." "Go urn hoy." to commanded Mmseff. m It easy, old kid. Youll ■■ Give yourxolf time." I He set down his emptyJ turned around, brac-.rg bls is® the bar. I The place wm small It ■ half dozen tables Md ■ fling waiter, an old met « blanched prune face, s rot toak. There were (irk* tables. I Tim room was rar-MFs smoke and filled to the — J with Air Force men. st UE their mintans. with nbbear| E. T. O. brown and grew; !>■ clfic yellow, the ye llo * *”j| the purple, the blue wh.iteum A saloon full of heroes. who’d been up 25, 35. times. J The thumb of QnrttMJ hand sought mil his Wt P*® began to rub. strtdily bm wasn’t aware that be kef! his thumb while he «U«d S *Tlie girls were giggling, as if MCh for two. Mori hunched over dropping on| y * TJw-i there, b--i->Mlly 1 Kl axed, as day-dreaming, r” Jing One of the m«n »• chain of his dog fingertips, complete studying his own ber, to r ‘X it brain. The reached gan to play * lth (a< s man didn't looked worried, jt k .7“» A young ji "There's Mewt. n r . y( tor®-" an .' l TM *** M at beside her went over and ya ( tong, looking! he aK iti as though .ustJ BW problem hc irlJ were Some of tlie g> H niile.l Corbett. He took g ,t» tog him ’’^Jned.’'*' l Irate betterU«n«» e- - W aa an agre» ftod hinwetf be‘^ d * •hmrh tb ,1 .*7l said ‘ ,ao -