Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 50, Number 96, Decatur, Adams County, 22 April 1952 — Page 2

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®rj| ’ ' .. -u ■■’ DR. PETER LINDSTROM is shown in Superior court, Los Angeles, where he presented letter of--his former wife! Ingrid Bergman, to block her to have their daughter with 'her In Italy this summer. The Jette/ was the one in which she informed him of ner love for Italian film director Roberto Rossellini, to whom she now isf married. *T thought maybe I could conquer the feeling," the letter ran. (International j -I . , , ■ —— . ——r—■T~- 1 — ~. Indianapolis Moves To Halt Congestion Indianapolis, April 22 — (UP) — A drastic step aimed at reducing congestion on city streets was proposed last night in an ordinance 1 introduced before the city council v whfi*h would seit a flat S2O fine for! motorist s parking in no-papk-ing zones during rush hours. The resolution also would boost fines for overtime parking violatiodß from $2 to a,flat $5 for each violation. The penalty for certain moving -violations, now $5 for the first offense, vtould be doubled to $lO jfor each violation. ./-> All told, 30 violations for' which firiejs are charged at the traffic violations bureau would be affect’ ed bv the ordinance. ' -

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: ■[. ' - - •:./ i . - I•' 14 -• HHISH J, i r ~ i a Twin fills i GRUELING ■ / San Lake City v tt I 1,415 MILE k I ) X N '\ ' I'/ TEST " lgn National Farh \ \ 4 '"V r H STAUT 'GwdiCafyCTnJ Adeles '4 I *<’- BMM J? ' ’ ■% ■j"■l '- ' ' : ' ■ - il' ’j : " What test to prove Mercury’s superiority! This L year's *Mobilga.s Economy Run covers a 1,415-mile f course! from Los Angeles to Sun Valley, Idaho. This longest and toughest test extends from ' below ; sea level in sweltering Death Valley to 8,010 feet in Arizona mountains. Mercury out- , r v performed all'others and won both the grand Sweepstakes prize and first place Class C trophy. V•• • !

'i' L ■ ■/' .[ 1 . p , i ''J '' ‘ r ' 'L- ■ ; . ' il. 1 ■ i MERCURY—AGAIN PROVED "AMERICA’S NO. 1 ECONOMY CAR” i BRANT MOTORS, Inc. Corner Third & Monroe Streets 1 r > DECATUR, IND.

Principal And Six ! Teachers Are Fired t .; " , -[> ' ■■ 11 ■ I Allege Failure To Discipline Pupils fj, Howe. Ind., April 22 —(UP) — Opinion was divided today in the firing of the high! school principal and six teachers f|or allegedly failing to discipline students who •‘sassed" and "cursed" in classrooms. . i. ■ '■ There was no concerted protest action to date but strike'! talk spread “-nmoug students and residents hinted at a petition. Principal L. L. Sables said at least 50 persons telephoned him to express indignation over his firing. John Sipe. Lima twp. trustee who has complete charge of the school sys t e ni, dismissed thei teachers. It was reported he took the action because of "sassing back” and “profanity" by pupils who went unpunished. Sipe declined comment. "I’ll do my talking after May 19 when school is out and the teachers’ contracts expire,” he said. Sayles, a graduate of the-School and principal for 20 years, said he had no excuses to mgke regarding his work. ; "If you want proof, of my integrity and ability, ask anyone,” he said. Three elected advisors, who help Sipe with financial [ matters but have no voice in running the school., were divided — ope for Sipe’s action, one ag&inst and one with "no comment.".I Others firhd were Sayles’ wife. Muriel, sth and 6th grade teadher; Mrs. Lavonia Davis, home economics; Joseph Carkepord, coach: Mary Dernik, business education; Harry Wuinkej-, english and science, and Charlie 2nd and 3rd grades. ■■ , ; .y: “ U—-4—, 4— J- ■ TODAY IS DAY (('ontfnard From JPnite One* from St. Joseph, before taking similar action.'

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Nine-Mon+h-Old fchild Is Fatally Injured Lafayette,, Ind.. April ®2 ’—(UP) — Nine - month -old Ejebra Lee Hawk, Lafayette, died |n a hos-

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1952’s challenger wins Grand Sweepstakes Prize against all entries! Morctfry’s done it again . . . capthe coveted grand prize in thiis ‘‘world scries” for automobiles. And this isn’t the first time! .Just !<M>k at the record: three out of t hree t imes winner in its price class; two out of three times Sweepstakes winner against all cars in every class! The Mobilgas Economy Run is a puhishing, 1,415-mile run open to all cars of every make. Unlike oldtime stock-car classics, it 'tests onir the-road economy rather than speed. Every car is a atock, car, selected at random by the A.A.A. To assure an equal chance for all, regardless

—_ : U-..— pital yesterday, of injuries suffered Sunday in a oije-cair accident south of here. Except for vultiires ?i,nd parrots, wild geese live longer than any other birds—sometimes as long as 70 years. 1 J

of size and weight, ton-miles-per-gallon performance* determines the winner. The results are now in the record book. A 1952 Mercury Monterey Special Custom Sedan with optional overdrive swept the field with a 59.7188 ton-miles-per-gallon mark, averaging 25.4093 miles per gallon. And the engine that did it is Mercury ’s famous V-8. ■ That’s something to think about when you buy a new car. Right now, in our showroom, is a 1952 Mercury similar to the one that won this official, impartial test. Why not stop around and give - it a try? No obligation, of course. -\ \ ' •Ton-miks-per-Kallon equals thecar wnighUwith passengers), multiplied by miles traveled,divided by gallons ol gasoline used.

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jfISF ■ ~ ■ A" " 1 Variety Farmers Tlie second meeting of the Washington towinship Variety Farmers 4-H club was held recently. The meeting wds opened by songs at id the pledges were led by Maurice Miller. The minutes o< the last meeting Avne read by tITC secretary. Marvin Taylor, and approved. Roll call was answered by naming a •onnnon American bird. Recoid books were 'handed out by the leader, Ralph • Bluhm. As a special feature Merle As folder, county game warden! gave a talk on raising pheasants and quail. Refreshments were strved and the meeting was adjourned after a moving picure was sho’vn by the Rev. Law■•ence Norris. The next meeting will be held .June 3 at the hbme of Donald Bailey. Rats eat abogt 200,00(»|U00 bush- 1 els of grain euch year in the United I States., the Nat'iimal Geographic Society reports. i *' ' ' 4'J . f I _ . |; .■/ Action Classic! /’fei i c s> 5 K fflß iW lill Ip R 9047 : Ja 34 —50 'fnk’Ufatt itlkfli** SLEEVES that button! 1 hese give you such freedom of action. Reach, bend, bowl, golf—this dress won't pull, bind, or rip! classic equally at home bn Jairway or in town, wear thi| all sjummer to look your coolest and handsomest! Pati‘ern R. 9047: Women’s Sizes ,3<,i 36. 38. 40, 42, 44. 46, 48. 50. S<4e 36’ takes yards 35-jnch. Send thirty-five cents in coins -tor this pattern to Marian Martin care of Daily Democrat, Pattern Dept. P.O. Box 6740, Chicago 80. 11l Print plainly YOUR NAME. ZONE, SIZE aud Style Number- ■>

Sir Stafford Cripps Dies Monday Night Former Chancellor Os Britain Dies Zurich. Switzerland, April 22 — (UP) t — Sir Stafford Cripps. "Mr. Austerity" of Britain’s post-war Labor government, died last night in a Zurich clinic after a long illness. Cripps, who would have been 63 on Thursday, was dubbed "Mr. Austerity” because of the belttightening measures he imposed on Britain jin the years = 1947 through 1950 as chancellor of the exchequer to save the country from bankruptcy. | He held Unchallenged power over Britain s financial and economic policies until illness forced his resigation in October 1950. It wais he who finally drastically cut the value of Britain's pound sterling from $4,03 to $2.80 to give the nation a better chance to. sell its wares in the world market. One of the most brilliant men in the Lalmr party, he was regarded as a potential prime minister. Cripps died gt 11 p. (5 p . m . EST) yesterday of tuberculosis of the spine and another disease so far identified only as "rare and dangerous.” He had lapsed info uncpnaciousness earlier in the day and Lady Cripps was at his side when death came. Cripps’ daughter Peggy and son John arrived today to discuss funeral arrangements witW their mother. Lady Cripps. Ella Westerfield Is Taken By Death ! • Mrs. Ella Westerfield, 92. of Bradner, p.. died Monday at the Berne nursing home, ‘where she had been a patient twp years. She is survived by two sons and two daughters.: Funeral services will lie held at 10 a. m. Thursday at the Methodist church in Bradner. The body will be removed from the | Yager funeral home to the Sage! funerall home in Bradner Wednesday, ! \ a CHURCH HEWS Church Os God Robert G. Strickler will be in charge of the mid-week prayer meeting at the Church of God op Cleveland street. Wednesday a*t 7:30 p. m. . ~ Choir practice will be at 8:30 p. m. with Kenneth Watkins and Mrs. Kenneth Roop as directors. Christians attend prayer meeting regularly, "If you are a Christian. you are ja member of the Church of God." (ACTS 2:47) Yoii i \ IM|OSPJTAL~ lyir wfed Admitted: Wilson Beery, Decatur; Mrs. Paul Schug. Monrbe. Dismissed: Mrs. WebsteY Cliffton and baby boy, Huntington; Mrs. Irvin LiOchty and baby boy. Decatur; Mrs. Clair Christener and baby boy, Berne; Mrs. Elias Carino, De<•a tu r ; Peter D. Schwartz, Decatur; Miss Anna B. Smith. Decatur; Robert Hess, Decatur: William L. Engle Dayton, Ohio; Carol Brewster. Hoagland; Neil Edward Schwartz. Berne; Edwin Haugk, Decatur; Mrs. R.' B. Colter ahd son* Charles Copess, Monroe; Mrs. Roy Kaebr, Decatur, are welcome. 1 k Pi: is the c-umber by which the diametei’ of a chcle.must be multiplied to pct the circumference. The figure commonly used is 3.14J6. \ ■ ■ ' . |. I . I M j b i « o nam DO «TX|k '■3 Don’t wrestle with weeds .., watch a Jari Power Scythe slash through the toughest ones! Even cuts saplings! Trims lawns fast. Jari cute anywhere . i. . eteep slopes, ditches, fence rows, even under water! See it! - SOLD and SERVICED by , B.F.SHROYER DECATUR. IND. ; Call For Demonstration 3 PHONE 3-8361

■ \ - • • «• ,! ■ ♦ • ;'. PRESIDENT TRUMAN receives a “friendship ball" from John L. Sinith, 1 National Commander’ of the AMVETS, after he spoke at the dedica- * tion of the organization’s new national headquarters in Washington. ‘ _ The Chief Executive warned that the nation remains in "deadly peril” ! ©f Soviet aggression. He threatened to keep Congress in session until January 1, If necessary, to obtain restoration of heavy cuts voted by j the House in defense appropriations. (International 1

Ike May Speak Out Before Convention Report Eisenhower Annoyed By Charges Paris, Apr. 22 — (UP) — Gen. Dwight li Eisenhower may speak out on controversial political issues before the Republican national convention, well Informed sources said today. , ■,< ■“ T“-— Eisenhower is said to toe debating his course because of the mounting demand in ! the United States, especially by isirpporters of Senator Robert A. Tass., that he states his ‘position on major political questions. The allied supreme commander is to give up his post here June 1. But he will remain an active army officer. He [feeds that an active officer should! refrain from making imlitical speeches. Hence he h&s planned to resign his army commission if he is nominated as the Republican presidential candidate in July. _ \ But because of demands that he apeak out, one recent visitor to him said. Eisenhower is now considering whether to resign his commission before the convention so he can speak up "as any citizen." The demands that Eisenhower give his views 1 now on political issues are getting uifder his skin, informants said! .} _ ===

1 j—- • »|g WYLIE’S Invites You To The Mohawk I. SpMq Ca/ipet V Feittwxt t y • Vi^f °* r B,ore ,oon ~ during Mohawk’s C .x/f famous Sp r ‘ n ß Carpet Festival! You’ll see the first showing of America's loveliest”' broadlooms—exciting new fashions in carpet L \ ,p colors, weaves and patterns! Don’t miss it. It’s the biggest tarpet event of the year! PRICES RANGE FR'OM ._ $6.95 A , \ TO $19.50 PER SQUARE YARD. V 0 New Carpet Values! New Weaves and Patterns! mHBKv~ New Colors! *■ ' w * ’ . ■ ; ' i. ■’ Wylie Furniture Company 152 S. 2nd Si. Decatur, Ind. ■■4. . ' hl r . ; -4 KV h}r/' /Y 4 ■ : Iff 1

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He is described as annoyed by charges that he is hiding behind his uniform and asking the American iieople to buy "a pig in 4 poke” as one Tajft supporter — Sewator Hugh Butler of Nebraska —has put it. ' - ; j* s ’ Roland| Stuckey In Scholastic Tests . I -)> - • Roland Stuckfey and not Richard Stuckey of Adkins jCejitral high \ school will participate the scholastic tests at Indiana’,’University on Friday. The other two contestants are, Larry !> R. Schwartz and < A. Habegger. WE WILL TRAIN YOU TO BE A J I TECHNICIAN In One of America’s j Leading Industries 1 IF You Can qualify—this could Ire your cnance for future security ( jand the kind of work you like. you must’ be between t'he- ages of IS and 55 and have the eqnivaleiit of an Bth Education ■or more ... NO iEXjPERIENCE necessary—but must be willing to train in spare- time 41 home ... (Will not interfere With present job). ■» . For full details and further iufor ma tion on how you may be abla to qualify -- Write giving age and education to’ I Box 445, % Democrat