Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 45, Number 12, Decatur, Adams County, 15 January 1947 — Page 1

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DECATUR SOLDIER KILLED IK AIR. CRASH

Battle For Georgia Governor

Name Talmadge; Amall Refuses To Quit Office State Legislature Elects Talmadge; Demobilizes Guard ! . Atlant*. Gx.. Jen 15 <IT> n Herman Eugene talmadge. electIL, ed governor of Bsorgia today by the state fegtaiatu*exscntive order shortly lu-foie noon to Strip military pow< r from Gov. Bills Gibbs Amall. who had refused to yield the office. The order called for demobi'.i- --’ ration of the Georgia state (home) guard beaded by ('<•! It. W. Oollnis. whom Arnall thia M morning appointed adjutant gen eral. Talmadge prevtously appointed adjutant general Marvin Griffin for a BOW term as commander <>f the Georgia national guard. No clash between military or civilian personnel in the rt.te government had occurred but tense spectators espected Arnall or Talmadge BVwntuaiiy to call out their troops — Amall telephoned secretary of pi war Robert Patterson after swearing In Coßins. advised him that Talmadge had sworn In Grlf fin, and naked which the war department would recognise. Arnail received an answer whHe newspapermen were aianding nearby, but declined to reveal The war |jbpriment provides certain equipment for the Georgia national guard but the state guard to operated by Georgia . Taimadge’s enecutive order was issued as he and Arnall vied for a , executive power in adjoining offices at the State capttol. issuing r« conflicting orders and appointing different men to state offices. Talmadgv'- order for dissolu tion of the guard pointed out that . the war had ended and that there I waa no further use for the guard I ( because sufficient national guard troops are organized and avail able to adequately protect the state. The state guard has units in /V about a score of sizeable Georgia cities. >1 pe strange battle for execu-—-Uto power, which had been touched off id violence in the early hours of today, started •*!.. n the state lagtatahire elected Talmadge as governor The election took place at 2 am„ at the tall end of a 16 hour joint session of the state house o—snd sente. Talmadge Etes elected on the basis that bo bad th-- gu-at.-at number of write-in votes for governor In the gpaeral election last November. Arnall contended that the legislature bad no right to elect a governor and planned to --hold office mrtfl Lt Gov Ele< t M Thompson to sworn in and to SUMS si to the office Young Talmadge s father, the late Eugene tfemudg-- had been elected govovapp in the general /Rejection but be died last month fl Immediately after Talmadge r Awaa etoetee at 2 a m. be rushed downstairs to the executive offl.e where Amaß was sitting. The door tolArnalls office was locked. TalAfges men broke down the door. “i do pot wtoh any violence or A (Tvsrn To FtMfe «. Column T) Sued For Pay \ Tyrt.lt.! . Jan. 15—(UP) V InteraaftoMl Harvester Company mjgWlMnaKbPday in a 1t.000.000 gKMj • pay suit Hied district .uurt fil’d the suit on LcLA&dff Wfcptoyes of the comWayne plant Most of

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Grand Jury Adjourns To Saturday Morning The grand jury adjourned late Tuesday at the local courthouse to return Saturday morning. A numl>er of cases are reported to bo under investigation by the grand juroru, who first convened last November. — — Strikers In London Reject Peace Otter Striking Transport Workers Paralyze Docks In London Ixmdon, Jan. 15—(UP)—Striking Uuidon transport workers today rejected official overtures toward a settlement of the walkout of aome 65.00) men which paralyzed the .London docks and menaced th* city’s entire economic structure. Delegates of the relatively small group of London I ruck drivers conferred for six hours with officials and then in a private meeting turner! down offers designed to put them back on the job. While the negotiators Itargalned and bickered, sympathy walkouts spread. The docks were tied up when about 17.000 stevedores quit work in an extension of the labor protest against the use of British troops to mova vital foodfluffs. The ordinarily teeming Thames river was virtually clear of commercial activity, with nearly 40 freighters left stranded. Big quantities of foodstuffs were tied up despite the efforts of the military to keep them moving. The decision of the strike leaders meant that the tieup already pressing hard on the supply llnre to Ixmdon dining tables probably would spread even further The strikers' committeemen decided to meet again tomorrow. But whatever hopes there were for a settlement were dimmed by the vote to keep the men out in defiance of the powerful transport and general workers union "The position remains virtually the Mme." said Arthur Deakin. secretagy of the TGWU. who took part in today’s conferences. "We have adjourned until tomorrow, when a further meeting will take place with the strikers committee." Thames river barge men. truckera in the midlands, hotel and restaurant workers and other labor groups threatened to walk out. A stampede from their jobs by more than 100.000 workens appeared possible unless troops were withdrawn from handling strikebound food in f-ondon markets and a quick settlement reached. (Turn To Jags t. Column 5) —— o Decatur Firemen Plan Inspections Inspection Tonight At Central Soya Co. Members of the Decatur fire department will begin the first M a series of inspeettions at the Central Soya Co.. Inc., here tonight, during which special emphasis will be placed on inspection of the company's fire fighting equipment. The tours of inspection will be split Into three groups, with six member In each group. The local department to composed of 18 mem hers, regular and volunteer. Tonight s tour will begin at 7 p. m.. and la expected to be conducted over a period of two or more buura. Herman voa Oueten. ptaat aupV, and ”* wb

VFW-Sponsored Bonus Measure Is Introduced I ■ Three Percent Sales Tax Is Proposed To Pay Soldier Bonus Indianapolis, Jan 15—(UP)—A soldier bonus bill sponsored by the veterans of foreign wans, proposing a three percent state sales tax to raise an estimated 1200.000,000 (M). was introduced in the Indiana house of representatives today by two Republican*. The Republicans, both of them war veterans, said It would be necessary to Impose the tax five years to raise the monelyJacob Miller, legislative director f or the VFW. "aid he wrote the bill, and house minority leader Robert H. Heller. D.. Decatur, said the Democrats would support it. Both houses adjourned shortly after noon until 10 a.nt tomorrow. The soldier bonus bill, second of its kind to be introduced In the first week of the 86th general assembly, called for payment of 110 for each month of domestic service during World War If and an addiiional |5 for each month of overseas service The bill was authored hy Reps Ralph G Hines, Portland, and John H. Met ford. Seymour, both newcomers to the legislature this term. It called for a Hat three percent sales tag but did not explain how long such a tax should I* levied in order to raise the required amount. Hines said later that 1200.000,000 tM) would he needed to meet the requirements of his bill. He said the sales tax would have to be Imposed five yeans to raise ihe money. Hines is a veteran of World War I and Met ford served In the last war. On the opening day of the legislative session last Thursday, Sen. John Canas. D. South Bend, introduced a soldier bonus bill asking for an appropriation of f30.000.0u0 tM). He suggested a »10 payment for each month of domestic service and an extra 12.50 for overseas service. The new bonus bill, obviously not sponsored by the GOP majority party’s legislative policy commit (Turn To Page *, Column i)

Leadership School Opened Last Night Opening Session Is Held Here Tuesday A large crowd attended the opening session of the leadership training school, sponsored by <he Decatur ministerial association, end held Tuesday night at Decatur junior-senior high school. Dr. Ralph Holland, secretary of the Indiana council of churches, was the guest speaker at the chapel exercises which preceded the opening of the school. “The teacher to nest to the minister of a church in developing the thinking of the child." Dr. Holland stated. He stated that we needed spiritual discipline in our church schools to counteract divorce and juvenile delinquency. Dr. Holland said thm he believed the chief reason for divorce at its present high rate and juvenile delinquency were both traceable to the fact that adults of today had grown up under a theory of “let the child do as he pleases." and that there "to a great need tor spiritual discipline He discounted the policy of teaching children to memorize facte without explanation and urged teachers to explahi every

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Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday, January 15,1947.

Work For Love And Paid For It IT'— 'J *’ I * 1 THESE LOVELY SECRETARIES, Ethel Hester, left, of Washington. D. C., and Mary Haddox of Moundsville, W. Va., labor for love—Rep. Francis J. Love of West Virginia, that Is—every day on Capitol Hill. That's right, the girls love ft!

Mine Workers Case Under Advisement Union Sources See Conviction Reversed Washington. Jan 15.—(1’P) — A spokesman for the united mine workers voiced belief today the supreme court would reverse the contempt convictions of both Ihe I union and its chief, John L. Lewie. He ssid he believed the L'MW’s oral arguments yesterday against i "government by injunction" would swing a favorable vote. Lewis and the union were fined a total of 33,510.000 in a lower court for failing to oltey its order to prevent the 17-day coal strike last November. The auprenfe court took the JUMW appeal under advfesement yesterday after hearing four home of heated argument in which attorney general Tom C. Clark held that the fines were legal and justified. The high court's decision was not expected for at least three weeks. The hearings were climaxed when Justice Robert H- Jackson, in a remark apparently aimed at a fellow justice, called for a halt to attempts to "psychoanalyze" congre>M Jackson's statement came after justice Felix Frankfurter had posed a series of questions to assistant attorney general John F. Bonnett about the intent of congrese when it pwssed the Norris-LaGuardia anti-injunction law- The issue was whether It applied to the governas well as private employers. The union lawyers Joseph A. Padway of the AFL and Weiiy K Hopkins of the UMW—contended that the act outlawed the lower (Turn To Paas Z. Column 5) 0 Russ Refuses Protest In Poland Elections Refuses Joining U» S. In Protest London. Jan. 15—(UP) —Russia has refused to join the United States in protesting to Poland against the conduct of the forthcoming Polish election, radio Moscow revealed today Radio Moscow disclosed that. foreign minister V. M. Molotov on Jan. 13 had rejected a proposal by U. 8. ambassador W. Bedell Smith that Russia Join with the United Statea in inatotlng that Poland carry out the Yalta and Potadam pledges for free elections. Rslth based his request on i charges that the Polish government was repressing the oppoai tion peasant party headed by Stanislaw Mikolajcxyk. Motote*

Decrease In Food Prices Predicted Chicago. Jan. 15.—(UP)—Housewives probably will lie aide to buy all footto al the old GPA ceiling price this summer, the national retailer-owned grocers' 13ih annual convention was told today "hi general, all items, which went above ceiling prices when ceilings were removed are likely to return to their former si-lling price by this summer." presidmit William M D’Miller eald 0 All Bank Officers Reelected Tuesday Theodore Graliker Renamed President Officers and directors of the First State Bank were reelected at the annual meeting held late yesterday Theodore F. Graliker. who has served as president since August, 1935. was reelected to the post. Other officers are: E W. Busche. chairman of -the board: Theo. Hobrock, vice president; H. H. Krueckeberg. cashier: R. E Glendening. assistant cashier; E M. Caston, assistant cashier. The directors besides Mr. Busche and Mr. Graliker are. Dan Sprang. John P. Braun. Mr. Gobrock and G. W. Vizard. Mr. Graliker gave a financial report to the directors, showing that the bank had climbed above the ten million dollar mark in footings of resources and liabilities. A reserve for 1946 federal tax<-s waa made and a three percent dividend was declared on the common stock, as of December 31. 1946. Mr. Graliker stated that the loan account had increased 51.200.000 during the past year, totaling 52.691,186.28. The Increaae was due 4o G. I. loans and those for new house building and business expansion, all of a local na lure, the bank president explained. Despite the withdrawal of SL--200.000 in the war loan account, deposits increased more than 8440,000 for the year. Mr. Graliker stated Deposits now total 58.522.276.04, <he highest on record. President Graliker expressed faith to the future and enthusiasm over the steady growth prevalent in Decatur and community. Delay Negotiations With Steel Company Piitshrrgh. Jan. 15.-d’P)— Ne-

Benedict As Army Plane Crashes At Dayton, Ohio, Field

Red Cross Campaign Will Open March 1 Phil Sauer Is Named As County Chairman Enrolled under the slogan. “The American Red Cross Carries On," the 1947 Red Cross drive will be launched in l>e«-aiur and throughot« the county on March 1, the goal being |«.52«. C. E. Bell, chap ter chairman, announced at a meeting of the directors last evening. Phil Sauer, city street commissioner. has accepted the county chairmanship for the drive. Lyman L. Hann, county superintendent of schools, will again head <he township organization, Mr. Bel) anti.iuii.’ttd. The 1947 quota is half of the 1946 goal, it was explained. The national quota for Red Cross Is 60 million dollars and Adams county's share Is 13,120. The budget for the htcsl chapter Is 13.400. While the local chapter is expending about twice that amount ■this year Mr. Bell explained that the local budget was kept at a minimum and that If more funds were needed. disbursements would lie taken from the chapter's reserve. "The people have been very generous during the past years, exceeding every quota in their donations," Mr. Bell said. "This year the budget was prepared with the idea of continuing Red Cross service to servicemen and their dependents, and regular administration expense, but keeping the amount to a minimum. The chapter han a reserve of about f&,000, so if more money Is needed in rendering service, the chapter will be In position to meet demands.” the chairman further explained. Preparing Gift Boxes Miss Grace Coffee. county chairman of Junior Red Cross, reported that children at the Catholic school were knitting 35 pairs of New Haven b<-d socks for reedy children overseas. The (Turn Tn Pare I. Column <) 0 Annual Rabbit Feed Is Held By K. Os C.

Byron Hayes Speaks At Annual Meeting Approximately 225 members, their wives 'and sweethearts attended the annual rabbit supper of the Decatur council. Knights of Columbus, held Tuesday night at 4he K. of C. hail. C. Byron Hayes. Fort Wayne attorney and worthy state master of the Fourth Degree. Knights of Columbus, delivered the main address during the program which followed the banquet Other speakers were Herman Geimer, grand knight of the local council; the Rev. Ignatius Vichuras. UMistant pastor of the St. Mary's Catholic church: the Rev. Joseph J. Hennes of Monroeville and formerly of this city; the Very Rev. Msgr. Joseph J. Seimetz. pastor of the local church, who introduced Mr. Hayes after r peaking briefly. August Heimann acted as toastmaster during the dinner program and Francis J. Schmitt was in charge of entertainment which followed the dinner, including a dance and party Leo Aiberdlng and Robert Geimer were in general charge vs the event, and were aasisted by Fred Baahara. rred Baker. Sr , and Mr. Schmitt. The meal waa served cafeteria style under the supervision of Mr Bassare The event was declar-

Open Hearings On Bill To Ban Portal Suits Senator Capehart Warns Congress Os Bankruptcy Threat Washington. Jan. 15 — (UP» — Congress was warned today that thousands of firms faced bankruptcy unless prompt steps are taken to outlaw union claims to more than 14.000.000.600 in portal-to-por-tai pay. The warning was sounded by Sen Homer Capehart. R„ In<l 'He was the first witness as a senate judiciary sub-commitlee opened hearings on legislation to throw the portal suits out of court. Asserting that not a firm In a hundred had money to meet the claims. Capehard said: "We are facing a national problem which, if not solved promptly, may have disastrous consequences on production and commerce." Sen. Alexander Wiley. R.. Wla.. author of a bill to outlaw the suits, asserted that "enemies of the United States at home and abroad are feeding upon the confusion, the uncertainty and the fear engendered by the pending portai-to-portal pay problem " Sen. James O. Eastland. D.. Miss., referred to the suits as "more racketeering.” The three-man subcommittee be gan hearings as the senate labor committee, headed by Sen. Robert A. Taft. R., O-. assembled to decide how it will proceed with a long list of other bills aimed at labor unions Segments of the committee appeared to be pulling in three directions on the procedure to be followed. Capehart told the judiciary unit that back pay claims filed against industrial firms would "far exceed" 55.000.000.000 <B>. Those suits have been filed, mostly by CIO affiliates, to claim back overtime pay for the time h pent by employ- ■ es walking to and preparing f<»r their jobs while on employers' properties. As a result of a supreme court

(Turn To Haire t. Column •> — 0 Police Warn Against 'Magazine Salesmen'! Many Complaints Are Received By Police Police chief hid Miller today asked for cooperation from the general public in the investigation of "magazine salesmen." Scores of inquiries and com plaints have l»een received by the police department in recent weeks, he said, with most of the calls doming from Decatur resident a who asked for references concerning the salesmen Chief Miller said that he and members of his department were unable to vouch for any of these salesmen and advised against resident* subscribing to sny of the magazine offers which they made. Exception ia to be made, he said. In some cases wherein the solicitors are authorized by local churchre and fraternal organiutlons but in these cases the eollcitor should carry authorisation papers He especially warned against ictcai residenis giving ebacka no | ■ down payment" ok nkscriptton ’

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14-Year Veteran Os Army Dies Tuesday As B-17 Bomber Is Crashed At Dayton Warrant Officer Benedict F. Jarquay, 31. son of Mrs. Mary Catherine Jacquay. of 334 North Third street was one of three army air forces' fliers killed late Tuesday afternoon In the crash of a B-17 lumiber at Patterson Field, near Dayton, Ohio. Warrant officer Jacquay was a passenger in the plane, piloted bv Maj. Walter L. Messengill. 33, Bluff City. Tenn., with Master Sgt. Lee P. Hartman. 29. Keithsburg. 111., as flight engineer; and Lt. Marvin Rice. Nry. Ohio, as copilot. Jacquay. Messengill and Hartman were killed. Rice was reported to be seriously hurt. According to n United Press wire story the plane left Wright Field at Dayton yesterday morni Ing and Hew to Field. Fort Benning, Ga. It returned yesterday afternoon and attempted to land at Patterson Field, but struck trees about three miles from the field. A Mrs. Chester ('ampbell, who Ilves near the acene of the crash, said she heard the plane s motors die down just Irefore the crash. She reported she could see the plane's flying lights before It struck the trees. Born In New Havan Warrant Officer Jacquay was born in New Haven and spent his youth there. At the age of 17 todecided upon a military career and entered the army. He had been serving continuously since that time and had been advanced to the rank of warrant officer. His father preceded him In death and his mother bad lieen residing In this city with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Sorg. He is survived hy the widow, a young son; the mother, two sisters: Mr*. Sorg of this efty and Mrs. .Mary Golden of Holland. Mich.; two brothers. Walter Jacquay of New Haven and John Jacquay of Buchanan. Mich. He had visited in this cky on numerous occasions while on leave and furlough, the last time just two weeks l»efore Christmas. .Mrs. Jacquay. Mrs Sorg and the brother, Walter, left this morning for Dayton. Ohio A nephew. George Sorg. said that he believed a military funeral would likely l»e held at Dayton. Ohio and burial made there. Wright Field authorities today continued their Investigation into the crash 0 Firemen Called As Gasoline ignites Firemen were called Io the Homer Smitley garage on South First street about 3:30 pm. Tuesday when some gasoline, which had been dumped in the yard, was accidently Ignited No damage was reported. Deed To Limber lost Home Presented To State Os Indiana Indianapolis, Jan. 15—(PP)— The deed to the former “Limberlost" home of the Hoosier novelist. Gene Stratton Porter, was presented to the state of Indiana today for nse as a memorial. U. Get Richard T James presented the deed to the state coe•ervation department on behalf of ettixens of Jay and Adams counties Mrs Porter> former home, where she wrote many of her books, la located in the town of Geneva (Adame Conaty). A aeiegation of rwuiema tiroemmttos attended the rer»-