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nine plants and mines operated by the firm in nine states. The union's demands were based on the recommendations recently adopted by the steel union’s 170-man wage-policy committee. The union never revealed how much money was involved in its program. The wage clauses of the ALCOA contract, which are being re-open-' ed, expire May 31, with the right to strike. The contract affects “soZe 20,000 workers at ALCOA mines at Bauxite, Ark., ar’ plants at Alcoa. Tenn.; Bridgeport, Conn.; Mobile, Ala.; New Kensington, Pa.; Richmond, Ind.; Edgewater, N. J.; Detroit, and Badin, N. C. Trade In a Good Town — Decatur .— , !

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Indiana Farmer Is Found Dead In Car Knox, Ind., May 25 — (UP) — Starke county coroner J. R. Matthews said today that Joseph Arnold, a 42-year-old farmer whose body was found yesterday, had been dead for at least a month. Arnold’s body was found by a mail carrier who noted that letters postmarked April 10 had not been removed from the mail box. Matthews said Arnold died of carbon monoxide poisoning. He was found iu the front seat of his car, with his dead pet dog on his lap. The handy Navy “ditty bag" was first called the “dit’o <;»g” because it container two c* each item. - 1946 - PONTIAC Traded on NEW BUICK by ORIGINAL OWNER PRICED LESS THAN RED BOOK VALUE SAYLORS

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t Escape Attempt At - Peru Jail Foiled j Peru Jail Damaged 1 In Futile Attempt i Peru, Ind., May 25— (UP)—Sheriff George Burke said today he t planned “immediate” repairs on a portion of the Miami county jail f damaged by two Illinois men in an s unsuccessful escape attempt. ’, William Earl Benefield, 22, Pekin, Edward Wims, 19, Peoria, were caught yesterday while prys ing bricks out of their cell wall, s They wbre brought here from Pekin to face charges of second degree burglary and auto banditry in connection with a S3OO restaurant safe robbery. Burke said he suspected Benefield and Sims planned an escape when he noted the "thorough going over" they gave the jail when they were locked up. He noticed loose bricks in the bull pen yesterday morning, and went across the street with a pair of binoculars to spy on the jail. There were several men in the big cell, and the sheriff wanted to learn which were trying to escape. Burke watched through a jail window for several minutes, and then telephoned two deputies to put Benefield and Sims in separate cells. The sheriff said the men used spoon handles to dig mortar from between the bricks, and pried the bricks loese with a steel bar torn from a cell door. The sheriff said it might have, been possible for the prisoners to ’ get through the wall and slide down a drainpipe to escape. They had removed two layers from a I three-brick wall when their attempt was discovered and foiled. "We’re going to replace those bricks as soon as we can get at it," said Burke. Robert Hansel To Be Graduated June 13 Robert Hansel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hansel of this city will be graduated from Capitol Page high school at Washington, D. C. June 13. it was announced today. The commencement exercises will be held ‘in the ways and means committee room of the new house office building. Among those who will attend the exercise will be Vice-President Alben Barkley and Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Bob attended Decatur high school prior to going to Washing: on two years ago. SHANGHAI FALLS (Cont. From Pa?e Fine) _ j having conquered, th- greatest city in the orient with a population of 6.000.000. Their expressions showed only curiosity and weariness from the 12 days of. battle on the western perimeter. i The communists stared curious-| )y at the few foreigners who ventured into the streets, but made no effort to stop them. One comI munist officer advised this correspondent politely that for safety s, I sake he should go farther away from the Bund. In the quick communist occupa-, i lion, however. Shanghai was spar-, ed the 24 hours of terror and loot , I in g that marked Nanking’s fall■ I one month ago. All indications suggested that ' government defenders and com- ' munist leaders had arranged the City’s surrender. There was no. ■ looting. It was expected that the nation alist escape fleet would steam for ’ Formosa. th* Mr island cl " na s ! i south-central coast where Gen-r ’alissimo Chiang Kai-Shek already has set up a headquarters in exile., I The velocity of light isabou 156.000' miles >er second, so in a year it wUI travel 5 SSt'.OOO.tM* 1 - 0X siles. Tb« “ one , ( Wyea|r.

Goods Stolen From Auto Parked Here Woolen goods valued at $250 were stolen from the car of a salesman spending the night in a tourist home in Decatur Tuesday night. The salesman, Charles Keith, Cincinnati, 0., told sheriff Herman Bowman thieves took the brown and gray goo<)s from his locked car, parked in front of 634 Mercer ave. A suit in the car was untouched. WESTERN BIG (Cant. From Page One) tary of state Dean Acheson. Acheson and his western colleagues probably wijl pass right around to Vishinsky again and see what happens.' CIVIC LEADERS (Cont. From Page One) by Mr. Pangburn. Reasons for deciding against acquiring and remodeling existing buildings were as follows: “the sites are too cramped in space to meet the building requirements, even without reference to off street parking. The cost of remodeling would be veryheavy without achieving a structure which would enhance the city’s appearance as does, say, the school building. The use of such buildings

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would remove from the tax table property that is commercially valuable aad add to the taxable real estate of the city." Mayor John M. Doan opened the meeting and Ray Leitz, president of the Decatur Community Fund, Inc., presided as chairman of the meeting. Men and women were in attendance. The report outlines the purpose of a Community Center. It reads: “At tfie outset, it is well to state what is meant by a community house or center. It is more than a place to play games, dance, eat, or hold a meeting; more than a glorified gymnasium. It can be a ‘community home.’ It is a center of relaxation, rest and recreation; a place of hospitality where the guests of civic groups, industry or the city government may be entertained; a place where civic affairs are held and civic business is transacted in dignified and comfortable surroundings. A community club it could be called. Such a center provides a common meeting ground in an appropriate 'setting that spells sociability. As such, it can be a powerful force in developing and sustaining good will and community spirit throughout the Decatur region and trade area." The report cites that studies of the zoning plans ,ir Decatur forecast that the city’s population may reach 12,000. "Decatur with 7,500 population is in a transition stage and may expect to assume the civic obligations of a sizable city. Its

i facilities should be planned not • merely for the present population ! but also for the expected future population." When analyzed, the most pressing needs for the center fall into! four broad classifications, the report sets forth: meeting places for a number of large and small civic and social organizations: adequate dining and banquet facilities for large groups on special occasions and for service culbs; indoor recreation and social facilities, particularly for youth; exhibit and display space. The proposal is to have the building built in wings. The available floor space would seat 500 persons at a dinner meeting. The main room could be divided into smaller units for meetings. The Allen organization recommends that the center be operated under city government. “It is recommended that the association sponsoring the center deed it to the city of Decatur and that the city government, in accordance with state law, cooperate with the association in setting up a board of directors for the center." An appendix lists the Indiana laws governing construction and operation of recreation buildings. Laws pertaining to making tax, levies for support of these commun-: ity and social centers also are list-1 ed. An act passed by the general as- j sembly in 1945, provides for a 20cent levy on taxables toward main-

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l taining and operating youth recreai tional centers and activities. ■ Mayor Doan announced that the matter of leasing or transfer of a portion of the city property, owned i by the water department, would be brought before the council at a ' special meeting this evening. "Location of the center on the city’s property would improve the site,” Mayor Doan said. Roy S. Johnson & Son Auctioneers & Real Estate De Voss Bldg., Ground Floor Phone 104 157 So. 2nd St. We’ll be glad to Represent You in the transaction of Real Estate at Public Sale or private sale. 25 years in this business in Decatur. We welcome your investigation of our record of which we are proud. Melvin Llechty, Rep. ITCH” Don’t Suffer Another Miaefe No matter how long you have Buffered or how many remedlei you have tried for the itching of paorlasla. eczema, Infections, athlete's foot or other externally caused skin irritations—you can get wonderful results from the use of WONDER SALVE—a war time discovery. Developed for the boye la the Amy—sow tor the home folks. i No acids, no alcohol, no painful : applicaUon. WONDER SALVE la white, reless, pain relieving and anttsepUe. ugly appearance. Get WONDER SALVE-get results. It Is wonderful. Sold In Decatur by Smith, Kohne and Holthouse Drug Stores.