Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 45, Number 131, Decatur, Adams County, 4 June 1947 — Page 1

Jftv. No. 131.

UAL CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS COLLAPSE

■se Slated Bass Labor ■sure Today Rublican Leaders iK Overriding Os IKidentiai Veto June • — (IP) ■„ •* ■ - s h‘-<lul»-<l lat.- today HK jV . the Republican laltor o overwhelmingly an !■ n <, doubt of i's ability to |K a veto. measure workIWt.y a senate • hotitte conferwill then go to the EW where final congressional for tomorrow The bill |Kr.uh the white house some rn t Truman ha* never perwhether he will ■ v , tl) the bill. But chairman ■ Hartley, Jr. of the house nfromtnitttee and other Releaders were confident ■, a!! <l senate could must- ■ two-thirds rnajoilty neces|K) override a veto. Hartley a margin of three to one final house vote. congressional deveiop- ■ r Secretary of agriculture ■ p Anderson told a senate subcommittee it may be ■to alsdish household sugar Sen. James O East K View told the senate that ■u«J Communist aggression recent coup in Hungary ■ make a U 8. Russian war ■able." He called far a ■l Nations showdown with ■ over Hungary. Meanwhile ■ingarian minister to the U. S the new regime's summons ■nrn home for consultations ■,. The white house Indicat■riident Truman will not sign ■o the Republican tax-cutting ■tfure next week or later The ■nt is :oing to Kansas City ■i for a 35th division reunion ■won't act on the hill before ■< He return* Sunday and Monday nighi on a trip to ■la He might act on the bill ■ly or put it off until tlx re- ■ frotn Ottawa. A veto seems ■. GOP and Democratic lea- ■ alike believe a veto would ■ai legislation in this session ■fkation - The senate armed ■tea committee approved, 12 ■ legislation to place the aimed ■ under a single secretary of ■al security. ■ powers — .Mr. Truman ask ■e big six — Republican and ■cratic leaders of the house ■mate to • peed extension of ■is war powers he feels he ■to carry out his foreign policy ■bolster the domestic economy ■placed persons — Rep. WilJO Stratton, R„ 111., asked apy of his bill to permit entry of ■w refugees over a four-year ■■ He said It would lie hi “a ■ *nd noble American tradi- ■ to admit the displaced per- ■ W would save U. S. tax- ■* money because It now costs ■ iban 115z.000.000 a year to J the 500.000 DP's in the ■riran tones in Europe. ■ the legislative front, the labor ■paarrd certain to become law ■bwher .Mr. Truman signs or h It — o—— ‘Questioned In fter's Drowning June 4 —(UPl“hald Farrell B. Wheatley, 25. 1 ’Urancy charge today while Weetloned him in connection ** drowning of his mother. Charlette V. Wheatley. order was issued to pick up t-ry yesterday after police T* that Mrs Wheatley left Saturday night with her Her body was taken from the B »bday, but was not identl”'l yesterday. There were ■* r «i of violence on the body “ sntopsy showed that ahe «lMv W ' ATMIR IsTZL*** warmer tnnldht or thundershowy n' ih tonleht H morning, bocomV. . Iy elaudy and warm afternoon.

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Renamed To Board ’* f - fft Herald Cole, of the Homesteads, president of the Decatur city school board, was reelected to the Isiarl by the city council Tuesday night for a three year term. csss • Cole Reelected To City School Board Gerald Cole Named By City Council Gerald Cole, Incumbent pr<><ident of the Decatur city school board, has heen renamed to that position by the city council Mr. Cole's application for the position, the only one submitted, was approved by the council in session at the city hail last night and he was unanimously reelected. Mr. Cole, a resident of the Homesteads here, is affiliated with radio station WGL, Fort Wayne, as an engineer. Other members of the local school boatd are Gregg McFarland, local salesman, and Roy E. Mumma. lumber company proprietor. School Itoard member? are named by the council for three-year terms. Mrs. Sophia Munson Is Taken By Death Mrs. Sophia Dougherty Munson. A3, a half-sister of Mrs Martha Kindell of Monroe, died Tuesday at a nursing home in Fort Wayne. Survivors include a son. Mead Dougherty of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Mrs. George Doenes of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Ralph Mitchell of Port Huron. Mich., five grand children and six gieat-grandchlld-ren. Funeral services will lie held at 3 p.m. Thursday in the RodenbeckPook funeral home at Fort Wayne, with burial in Lindenwood cemetery. 0 Dale Foster Davis Is Taken By Death Wren Restaurant Proprietor Dies Dale Foster Davis. 40. proprietor of a restaurant at Wren. 0., died unexpectedly at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at his home in that town after a short illness of complications. He was born in Mercer county. CJ„ January 8. 1007. a son of Alonso and Bess Squire-Davis He operated a grocery store in Celina. 0.. until 193". when he purchased the Wren restaurant He was a member of the Moose lodge of this city and the Masonic lodge at Celina. He was married to Rose Moser June 12. 1927. Surviving In addition to the wife are his parents, who reside near Celina; two sons. Robert, a student at Defiance college, and Larry, at home, and one brother. Lowell Davis of Sidney. O. Funeral services will be held at 1-S0 p.m. Friday at the home and at 2 o'clock at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Wren, with the Rev. H. L. Smith officiating. Burial will be at Rockford. O. The body will »e removed from the Zwlck funeral home to the residence, where friends may call after 7 o'clock this evening.

Britain Sets August 15 For India Freedom British Launched On Experiment In Dominion Status . I By United Press Great Britain today launched an epochal experiment in her long history of empire a voluntary effort to transfer the power of government to Indian hands after 200 years of British rule in India. On the outcome of the experiment hinged not only the fate of India's 350,000.000 people but. in large degree, that of the remainder of Asia's colonial peoples end to a substantial degree the future of Britain as a world power. The greatest Immediate danger Involved in the transfer of power was that the two great factions of India, the Hindus and the Moslems. would fall into an India wide civil war as a result of angry differences over the partition of the country. The speed-up announced by Viscount Mountbatten, the Indian viceroy, under which an attempt will lie made to achieve dominion status for India l>y August 15 was an obvious effort to rush the settlement through rapidly so that communal passions will have no time to reach the tailing point. The general British plan calls for division of India into two dominions, Hindustan—the Hindu state — and Pakistan— the Moslem state. In addition, a third division may come into being — Rajistan. a grouping of the socalled princely states. The No. 1 British hope involved in the independence scheme is that out of it will emerge a peaceful, friendly India which will remain a close ally and bulwark of British political and economic interests in Asia While the Indian succession states will have a free choice whether to retain dominion status, the Britisli hope that the (Turn To Page <t. Column 7)

To Receive Bids For Sewer Construction Council Approves Bultemeier Sewer Sealed bids for the construction of the Clarence Bultemeier sewer in the Archbold addition of the city of Decatur will be received by the city on June 17. Date for receiving the bids was set last night by the city council, after the members adopted a final resolution approving its construction. The council also received a petition for the construction of a sidewalk and curb on the west side of Twelfth street from Melbers street to Dayton avenue in the Homewood Addition. The petition, signed by Jay Osborne and Fiorenz Leonard, was referred to the street and sewer committee of the council. Mr. Osborne and several others also signed a petition for the opening of an alley In Homewood from Meibera street to Dayton avenue between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets. The petition was also referred to the street and sewer committee in conjunction with city engineer Ralph E. Roop. Agreement covering a rural electric line extension to the Jack Teeple home in Root township was placed on record. Checking Sewer Engineer Ralph E. Roop and Phil Sauer, street and sewer commissioner. informed the council that they are checking a Homesteads sewer line ifter receiving complaints from Max Schafer and other residents that water has backed up into the basements of their homes. Both expressed the belief that storm water* are being emptied into the sanitary *ewer. thus causing the overflow.

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Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday, June 4, 1947

UN Atom (>roup Hears Lilienthal ! AT LAKE SUCCESS. N. V., for his first appearance as head of the U. S. Atomic Energy commission, David E. Lilienthal (centeri chats with I'nlted Nations atomic group members, Gen A. G. 1.. McNaughton (left). Canada, Prof. Dmitri V. Skobeltxin. Russia.

Canadian Ship Hits Rocks, 12 Missing 21 Others Survive As Freighter Sinks Montreal. June 4 — -(UP) Twelve persons are missing and 21 others arc known to have survived the sinking of the Canadian freighter Emperor in take Superior early today, an official of the Canada Steamship Lines announced. (The Windsor Star quoted special dispatches from Fort William. Ont., as saying that at least 11 persons were known to have drowned. Tim ship sank off Isle Royale after ramming the Canoe rocks. The survivors, suffering from exposure, were picket up l>y the U. S. coast guard and taken to Fort William on the Canadia.t side of the lake, the official said. He said a search by a U. 8. coast guard cutter and plane wax con tinuing on the lake (At Fort William. Ont., ft wax reported that the body of a woman wax brought there with the 21 survivor*. She was identified as the Emperor's cook. Mrs. E. Schultz, of Owen Sound. Ont.) The official at the steamship line's head office here said that the ship's master, ('apt. E. WasIkinshaw of Collingswood. Ont. wax one of the 12 listed as missing. (Turn T-> Png- S. Column 5) 0 Frank Hague Quits As Jersey City Mayor Democratic Boss To Retire On June 17 Jersey City. N. J.. June 4.—(UP) -Frank (I am the law) Hague, ruthleax, bombastic leader of one the most powerful political machines in the nation, announced today that he will retire on June 17 as mayor of Jersey City, which he has ruled with an Iron hand for 30 years. The colorful Democratic bos*, nationally known for his pugnacious battles against any attempts from any quarter to end his absolute sway over the **cond largest city in New Jersey or threaten hl* powerful influence In state and national politics, made his announcement with dramatic suddenness. A few minutes after he arrived at his office today he called a news conference and told reporters simply: “I am retiring.” Then, as the astonished newsmen scribbled their note*, the 72-yesr-old Hague added that his nephew. Frank Hague Eggers, would become acting mayor on June 17. and that he himself would continue as Jersey City. Hudson county and sute Democratic leader and also would retain his vice-cbairmanship of the Demo-

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Chamber Os Commerce Offices Moved Today offictM of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce were moved today from South Second street to the ground floor of the public library liuililing on South Third street. The offices will be ioiated in the rooms occupied for several years by the Adams county ■•elective service board. R W Piuden, executive secretary, in announcing the move, stated the C. of ('. will retain the same telephone number. 1618 o — Urges Formation Os Planning Group Mayor Pledges To Form Commission Urging immediate action in the f irmation of a city planning commission, a delegation of Chamber of Commerce officials, beaded by president Robert J. Ho'.thouse, appeared before the i ity council in session Tuesday night at the city hall. Mayor John B. Stulta. in an swering the delegation, sail that ax soon ax a representative of the state economic council could lie brought here to explain the commission's formation, the mem berx would be named. Mr Holtliouse, in addressing the council, asserted that early action lx necessary in order to include the expenses of the zoning survey in the budget this fall. Members of the commission, itself, serve without pay. Both the C. of C. delegation and the council agreed that cren tion of a zoning ordinance will be one of the major tasks of the commission, once It is organized Other matters, such as parking and trifrlc problems, will also l>e handled by the commission all in an advisory capacity to the city council. Mayor Stults said that months would be required to complete the formation of the commission and place a zoning ordinance into effect. The ordinance, itself, is a lengthy and technical document. he said. Other members of the r of €'. board of directors who appeared before the council last night are: Harold Grant. John Halterman. William Gass and R W Prnden. the executive secretary Local Man's Brother Dies In Fort Wayne Frank Counseller. 81, brother of Rufus Counxeller of Decatur, died Tuesday afternoon at his home in Fort Wayne Other survivors Include two daughters. Mrs Edna Pense of Fort Wayne and Mt a. Gertrude Berthold of Defiance. O . two aietera. Mrs. Ora Haight and Mrs. Ada Taylor of Van Wert. 0.. and three grandchildren Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm. Tburaday at the D O. McComh A Sons funeral home in Fort Wayne, with burial in Woodlawn cemetery at Van Wart.

All Negotiations For A New Contract Broken Off As Union Bypasses Parley

Truman Urges Solons Study Training Bill President Terms Plan As Vital To National Security Washington. June t (t'P| I President Truman urged congress-1 today to give "early consideration" to his proposed universal military > training plan which he said is vital to national security. Mr Truman so nmlly transmitted to congress copies of a report by his advisory commission on univer j sal training, made public Monday. The commission unanimously re 1 immediate adoption of a universal training law With the report. Mr. Tillman eent letters to speaker Joseph W Martin, and senate president Arthur H. Vandenberg. “The commission has made an exhaustive investigation and has sub milted an excellent report,” Mr Truman said. "It is significant to note that the membe's of the commission, consisting of outstanding Americans In various fields of endeavor, unanimously recommend the adoption of universal training "I urge that the congress give early consideration to the stlhje-1 of universal training which is, in tlie words of the commission, an essential element in an integrated piogram bf national security designed to protect the I'nlted States against possible aggression, to per . petuate the freedom* for which millions shed their l»lood. and to hasten the advent of universal disarmament ami pea<e through the United Nations o Kirkland School Exercises Friday The Kirkland Bible school commencement exercises will be held Friday evening at 8 o'clock, in the Kirkland high school auditorium, Instead of Thursday night, as stated In Tuesday's paper. Highway Employes I I Granted Pay Boost 10-Cent Hour Wage Increase Granted All county highway workers were granted a pay boost by the Adams county board of commls sinners In session Tuesday after noon at the courthouse. A request for the increase had been made by the workers, through Ralph W Rice, county highway sn perintendent. Under terms of the increase, all truck drivers, ialrorers and assistant supervisors get boosts of 10 cents per hour. The increse also applies to the wage of the mechanic at the county garage The superintendent. Mr Rice, was given a |2O per month increase and the garage custodian. Frank Peterson, a IS monthly boost. The commissioners agreed to pay part of the costs of placing a new channel under a road north of Linn Grove on the Dar. Voder , ditch, as asked by Everett Ban ter. Chris Augsburger and Fred erick Duff. ’ They also discussed the installlation of a dry gas storage tank at the county home. At the next meeting on Mondav. June 18 at 2 p.m. they will receive bids for six months gasoline supplv for the highway de partment. three cars of prepared stoker coal, three months gn« eries for the county home and the painting of the dairy barn at the same place. _

Lions President Noah Steury Noah Steury To Head Decatur Lions Club Annual Election Is Held Tuesday Night Noah Steury. lo- al manufacturer, was elected president of the De cattir IJons ciub Tuesday night in the annual election of officers at the Knights of Pythias home. Mr Steury will succeed Robert Gav, local service station proprlo tor. upon Installation of officers later this month Other officers named last night are Thurman I Drew, first vice president; Robert Holthouse, second vice president; Dr Joe Morris, third vice president; Gerhard Schults, secretary; Frank Lynch, treasurer; Roy Mumma. tall twister; Malcolm latcke. Hon tamer Fred Schulte and Glenn Hill, directors. Maxwell Is Speaker Medford Maxwell. Fort Wayne, widely known farm authority and radio farm program commentator, was the speaker at last night’s meeting. He told of the important part that the farmers play in the nation. emphasizing that many rural bom people become some of the country's most prominent leaders in metropolitan areas later iti life He also stressed the importance of the purchasing power of rural residents In smaller cities, declaring that six of every ten customers at buxines- houses in cities of approximately S.(MWF population are farm residents. o —• Denies May Aided On War Contracts Garsson Continues Testimony At Trial Washington. June I tl'P) — Dr Henry M Garsson testified today that former congressman Andrew J May had nothing to do with obtaining war contracts for l:ls wartime munitions combine GarsM . his brother Murray nrd May are on trial on war fraud mid bribery charges The Garsson- are accused of conspir Ing to pay May |S3,<MW» in alleged bribes for his services on behalf of the firm The government contends May "pressured" the war department about contracts for the Garssons. Garsson toll the federal court jury that during the war his companies rereived about 870.oon.ooo in war contracts He -aid that the previous figure of |78.non.oon resulted from duplica (tons in tabulations "Did congressman May in anyway participate In obtaining con tracts for war material from rhe government *" defense counsel Charles J. Marglottf asked Gars son "Congressman May took no lum TTI-aas ». column «»

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Southern Owners' Decision To Make Public Contract Offers Is Blamed Washington, June 4. ft’Pl — All negotiations for a new wage contract for <OO,OOO United Mine Workers in the soft coal fields were broken off today. Representatives of John L. Lewis failed to show up for a scheduled meeting with southern operators who represent 25 percent of the nation's soft coal industry. luiwt week negotiations with the northern mid western operators who make up the rest of the industry were called off. With the government preparing to give up operation of the mines <>n July 1. the breakdown in contrait talks Increased the possibility of a strike under the miners' traditional "no contract, no work" pnllcy. The southern operators’ decision to publicize their contract offers to the UMW In which they eliminated j-ortal to-portal pay from their proposals provoker! the final severance of negotiations. The portal issue threatened to become the subject <>f new litigation by the union The UMW said It couldn't continue secret negotiations for a , new contract when the operators I were making public their offers. A UMW spokesman said and I an operator representative confirmed that that |H>sltion wax , made clear at yesterday's contract talks I The next move appeared up to , the government which relinquishes operation of the mines on July |, Government officials were study I Ing the situation, but indicated that any formal intervention may I l>e delayed for |M>ssibly two weeks ! to await further developments. The southern <<>al situation wax brought to a head yesterday when the operators announced they tiad eliminated portal pay "ax such" I from their contract offer. Th« operators also disclosed sub-tan-L tially the wage offer made to tb« UMW An operator spokesman confirmed that the union -onferees told • (Tu»i> To Page .1 Column Si > o Mrs. John Springer Is Taken By Death 1 II Funeral Services Saturday Afternoon Mrs John Springer. 61. of 1601 West Adams street, died at 12:3<t pin t< (lay at th- \darns county memorial hospital Death was at--1 Hutted Io a heart ailment. She was born In Michigan September 7. ISMS, and was married to John Springer in 1920. She was a member of th-- First llaptict church Surviving in addition to the bust- ! Itand are the following children: latwren-e Deems of Scott, Mich, Mrs. Delphia Rice and Mrs. Ar- ' thur Fills, both of Kendallville, Frank I teems of Fort Wayne. Homer Springer anti Mrs. Virginia Gephart. both of Decatur. Calvin Springer, with the army at Fort Knox, Ky, and Mrs Paul Wagner of Plymouth, and 23 grandchildren. Funeral xe' vices will be held at 1 2 pm Saturday at lite Black funer- ' al home, with the Rev. Carey R. ' Moser officiating Burial will be in 1 the Ray cemete y, west of Monroe Friends may call at the tuner* 1 al home after 7 p.m. Thursday. ( .—Q — . , Newspapers Praised For Safety Efforts Indianapolis. June 4 —(UP! — Indiana newspaper* were praised by governor Gates today for their ' effort* in helping cut the state tr»t- --' fi< accident toll last year. More than 6.stM> lives were saved in the nation through safety con* ' sciouene*,.. instilled by newspaper, the goverpvr «aid.