Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 50, Number 173, Decatur, Adams County, 23 July 1952 — Page 4

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A breath of cool air is most ac- » ceptable during these hot days but ’ we wish the weather - bureau would arrange \ things so they could last a 'few days whije we catch our breath, . I|<O ■•' — * L'." ■ Fishing trips provide a varied . 4isf of attractions. There are clekr . skies [and invigorating fair,' .sunburn and .windburn, bugs and mosquitoes, good times and bad tempers. Even, occasionally, a fish or Women’s apparel this fall ife -to ’ be full of Variety—variety of fabrics. styles and color. Merle Iman ' -'Should be no jhdgC, but we always: thought the gals did a pretty good job anyWay in mixing them ; UP. > I '■ ••' j : - ' ■ ■ California suffered the worst earthquake in many years Monday. It covered a wide area with \ Tehachapi, a prison town reported totally destroyed. A more are reported dead and many injured when the runiblri that _ sounded like the distant exploding „ of an artillery The Indiana Republican committee delayed for one week the v • resignation offered by Cale Holder as chairmam to confer with candidates Jenner and CrriijJ. ■ Mr. Holder, who was a stout Taft man and was opposed to Craig’s nomination,' will find it a difficult job. He will have to reverse’ jfcome opinions given during the state and national conventions, if he permits a draft. ’ J • ' I Govt rnor Stephenson welcomed the Democratic delegates to the big convention and advised them -iti many ways. He tolu them to watch their step for the eyes as well as the ears of the how on,i theyn. Leaders of the party aTe taking seriously the business of this convention whichone of the most important evt r heid", coming as it does, du tine these perilous days. It was a heart warning speech for the delegates audj for the people all overJthe world. —— ' v , j ... . ■ We listened with great interest V to the speech of Senator Douglas at the~national convention on Kona. Inins wonderful manner the : ena or explained <\<ry tiling that ■ has happened in Korea since 1918 arid defended tvtTv move made —_ • ■ eV hy Presidt nt Truman. lie told

Beller Methods of Treating [ ipafieniSjin Shock Now Used

fy HERMAN BUNCESEN, M.D. WARS , produde manyi cases of shock. Our experiences with severe shock in World 11, as well as in Korea; should lead to better methods;of handling this condition when it occurs in peacetime injuries and disasters. Some doctors define shock as a condition in which there ’is a ' complete collapse of the blood Circulation as it reaches the distant organs of the body. This results in a drop in the total ’—amount of blood circulating to tire body. \ ( ■„ Leading to Shock The types of injury most lively to result in Shock are Urge crushed areas, amputation following injury, severe fractures, widespread burns, large hemorrhages, apd injuries to the chest and abdomen. Except when there is severe and heavy hemorrhage, the picture of shock often comes on Slovzly after a few hours, The person in shock is in a prostrate condition. He is usually aware of his situation, but cannot think as fast as normally. ' He is very restless, complains Os excessive thirst, and sometimes of pain. His skin is cold and moist, sometimes with a blu T ssh hue, and hiS lips are pale. His toulse is weak and rapid, and his ' blood pressure extremely low. tie ■ is unable to urinate. I Treatment Followed The treatment for shock is to * stop the hemorrhage that may

what part Mr. Eisenhower and Mr. Dulles had taken in advising action and how 'they h|o4r denounce the administration fol listening to them. It was one of the greatest speeches we 1 have heard in a long time, ’ ' P- . r A vacationer in Poland must carry reams of identification papers... \ As soon as he arrives at his destination he must obtain a registration card from the local administration office; Between sunset and sunrise he cannot wander beyond the bounds of the village, hojvestead or villa he is visiting. ' Each of his actions and movements 4s governed by the 26 pragraphs of regulations for vacationers. These restrictions > dramatize -the unending suspicions thaj exist betwet m the' Sovit t - state snd the individual. A carey less slip, a moment of relaxation may bring death or'a lifelong imprisonment, for the -Communist on vacation. - * ' Indiana Targets:— The Shield. Indiana State Police magazine, released no confjiden- > tial inf,opnation when it listed at ” i ■’ • ’ 'li least SeVyn Indiana targets for potential enemy bombs. The;Russian espionage gjsttip. has already acquired all the information . about these targets that it needs — if that epuntry decides to strike f \lndiana, The Shield declares, has become a defense hot spot and the t department’s responsibilities have in direct ratio to the ( advanced tempo of defense es- . __ r t ’ IXfents throughout the stare. t‘lndiai»4S,iul adjoining Middlewestern .says The Shield, “are, for instance, within range 1 - of Russian aircraft aerrying Com; munist-built atomic bombs. I’.onrbers startijig from \the nehie§t point in Siberia G’.lbD air miles from Indianapolis) or V|a,divos|tok -- L ■ j ? i | ’ I ' I: [ /• - (<I,OOO air miles- from Indianapolis) are within an estimated 12 or IS hourj of a bombing run on Hoosierlpnd. Traveling over Hhe Pacific or over tde Pole and the I .wastes of Northern Canada, and , down t»n length of . Lake Michigan, their approath could be nilade in comparative freedom from de- , tection.” . . |l;Again; it must be said, “It lean happen here.” Yet the general public still’ is apathetic to the : [ ’fi V ' ' ’1 . ' " :'l ellorfts pf--defense officials to knit together a more tfficiint pr igrani fhr the protection of life and prop< rty.- Indian ipolis News.

be precept. The tubes to tire lungs are kept clear so the person can breathe easily. He4s kept in a lyihg position unless he has a head injury. In very severe cases, the foot of the bed or stretcher is elevated?: [ The body should be kept warm with enough blankets/ but not overheated. Anyjpain is relieved, by narcotics and sedatives. Plasma of Help Transfusions are given if there is a severe loss of blood. If blood is not Available, plasma may be of help. Synthetic solutions have been perfected which help relieve shock xyhen blood is not at hand. Recefitjy, a J new’er procedure in treating shock has been developed. This is known as intraarterial transfusion. In this method, blood is transfused into an artery instead of a vein. This has- proved life-saving in many cases of shock that were thought beyond help. QUESTIONS And answers H. H.: Lately ! have had severe headaches over jjjjy right eye and my vision is dimiped. I see different colored rings! in front Os my eyes. What can be the cause? Answer: Itwquld be advisable for you to consult an eye physician! as soon as possible. It would seem from the description of your symptoms that you are suffering from glaucoma, in which an excessive amount of'fluid accumulates in the eyeball, causing severe pressure on the eyeball and itsnerve - 'f —. . :1 ■ I’ < ■

| 20 Years Ago | I TODAY — O } 23 — Floitenz Zelgfield, 64, famous producer, dies from pneumonia in Loa Angeles. The heat. wavfe has taken 275' lives in the midwest apd is still on. Mr. and Mrs. David Adams were winners of a bridge tournament pt the home of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Short in Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. llelm of Miami', Fla., are, guests of fdr. and Mrs. J. H. Heller. Many from here atteiyded the Ringling Brothers “Greatest show on earth” at Fort Wayne. \ . Foxx now has 39 home r[uns,' Klein 28 and Ruth 26. [ 0 0 I Modern Etiquette \ I i BY ROBERTA LEE fr p Q. Is it correct; to wear earring* at time, or Should they be reserved only for certain occasions? >. A. Small earripgs can be worn anywhere. But [ the diamond type and long, dangling ones are worn only with evening or dressy party frocks. Q. What rule applies to taking of second helpings at a dinner table? - I A.i Help yourself a 1 second time if a dish is passed, but do ndt ask for it. It might l)e that the supply is depleted and you might embarras your hostess., Q. How does a woman- introduce' her son’s wife tk her friends? A. The formal introduction t# acquaintances is; “My daughter-in-law,” and to, good friends as, "Dick’s wife.” ■ j. - ~ j Household Scrapbook I | f BY ROBERTA LEE | 0: o Prevent Shedding To keep bristles from shedding off the paint brash first place it

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SYNOPSIS After years of absence. Blaise Randeli is returning stage coach to iiis California ranch. His pal, Hal King, accompanies him. Blaise dreams of wedded bliss ahead with his old sweetheart. Melanie, when a coarse fellow passenger tries to press his attentions on the only young lady riding in the goach with them. Hal and Blaise spring to her defense. As they push onward, bandits seeking a gpld consignment, hold up the coach, killing the guard. Then Randell is assigned to guard the treasure, even though he confides to the driver that no is, an ex-convict, the charge against him. murder. On reaching his destination. Blaise is told by his old enemy. Leonis, to "get out" This ruthless tyrant had framed him on the murder rap. railroaded him off to a ten-year term in San Quentin. He arid Hal agree to leave town, but promise to come back. Unexpectedly Randell meets up with Melanie, and is shocked by the change m! her. He soon learns that m his absence she had married sly little Mark Davis, a money-mad opportunist whom Randell had always despised. Blaise’s world seems to have fallen apart CHAPTER SIX BLAISE was glad when finally Mark knocked on the door and called that supper was ready. They ate by lamplight in the big kitchen. Melanie had dressed for | the occasion and Blaise, felt a deep jpang every time he glanced across the table at her. Hal frankly watched her. “We’ll ride down to Paul’s after supper,” Mark said. “You’ll be a surprise, Blaise.” - "It’ll be good to sAe him.” Mark ate awhile and then leaned back in his chair. “Things have changed, Blaise. They finally followed my advice and moved over here into Conejo. We’ve prospered, all of us that dug in and worked. It was a wise jmoye.” “W’as it?” Blaise asked. Mark laughed. “We’re in peace. We’re prosperous. We’re'left alone. More’n you could say of San Fernando in the I old days.” \ “You’re left alone because Leonis wants to eave you alone,” Blaise Answered slowly. "If he decided to take over Conejo, would you give up again and move Out?’? \ f “kow that’s a fool question!” Mark exploded. \ j “We’d better hurry to Dad’s,” Melanie said hastily. Melanic and Mark rode in the ! front seat of the buggy, Mark’s back stiff and straight. Hal and Blaise rode in the back, Blaise trying to watch the night rather than Melanie’s slender shoulders. A dog barked as Mark wheeled the buggy into the Case yard and a man came to the door, holding a lamp high above his head. Melanie called. “It’s me, Walt. Tell Dad and Mom we’ve got a big surprise.” The four of them walked to the porch. The man with the lamp held the door open. He was about eighteen, man-sized, except for a face that would fill out in time, and long awkward arms. He had Melanie’s blue eyes and corn-silk hair, a golden fuzz on his cheeks. A woman exclaimed, "Land sakes! It’s 'Blaise Randell! Oh, son, you’re good for these old eyes!” Mrs. Case held him close, kissed 4 him, then held him at arms length, l fondly looking him over. Paul

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Case took Blaises nand in a strong, friendly grip. \ glad to see you, boy. We never expected to. K . this is a surprise, When did yod come ?” \ There was excited babble and Blaise felt the warmth of\ old friends who \ had never changed. They asked a hundred questions. Blaise introduced Hal as his partner in starting the old ranch again. A silence fell. “You’d be a took Blaise,” Mark snapped. “1 could find some good rich land this side of the mountains. You could do as well as the rest of us." Blaise shook his head, his lips pressing together. "I had a ranch when I left. If Leonis grabbed it, then I’ll get it back.” He laughed to break the tension and turned tb the boy who stood against the far wait “This is Walt?” he asked of Melanie. “You’d never believe he was a towhead Squirt in bare feet when I last saw him. It’s good to see you grown, Walt.” , y He held out his hand. Walt flushed fiery red, grinned and awkwardly accepted. “I remember. You ain’t changed none, sir." “But now what will you do, Blaise?" Paul asked. "It could depend on you.” “Here we are,” Paul said. "Farmers?” Blaise asked and saw the old man flush. “Cattle and open range are too >much in your bloofi, PauL I never thought you’d stop fighting Leonis. Maybe time has made a difference with you. But I’ve had a million hours to think of Leonis and what he did. He drove all of you out. I cgn understand that maybe you’d pull away for a time until you figured you could go back and call him.” “Foolish! Crazy!" Mark muttered. Blaise swung around to face him directly. » "Is it? You were whipped clean out of the Valley. You were driven off land that belonged to you by every right . . . You think that’s Do you think Leonis would wait a second if decided to take over this land? A man has to stand up for his own rights. Once he runs, he’ll rup a second time . . . and again . . . and a third time. It works that ways” "He’s right!" Walt exclaimed. All of them turned to look at him. He blushed, wriggled uncomfortably and managed an apologetic grin. Mark looked sidelong at Blaise. “It’s good talk for young’uns, Blaise. It’s hdt-head talk, it’s mad talk because you’ve had nothing to do but hate Leonis all these years. But we’ve been busy. We’ve built over again, ’ We got something. You want to tear it down. It’ll Only get you behind bars again.” ‘ "Now, Mark—” Maw Case objected. Blaise Smiled at her. "Maybe he’s right, Maw. He was never one to fight when it’d be easier to pull out and get ahead.” Blaise shook his head as Mark made an angry gesture. “Who knows which of us is right, Mark? You see it one way, me another. But I won’t let Leonis

Mrs. Eva Peron In Serious Condition BUENOS AIRES, UP — A government communique said Tuesday night that the condition of Mia. Eva Peron, Argentina’s first igdy, remains serious. It jvas the first official announcement; pince Sunday, when her health was reported improved. ■ .tLLU. h~ Marriage Licenses NOali Graham, 21, Waldo, 0., and Betty Jo James. 18, Mt. Gilead, O. John Kaeck, 22, Bellfontaine, 0., and Janis Kreglow, 22, Degraff, O. Trade in a Gooa Town — Decatur I ! I I' / (J . ' '

brand me a killer. I’ve got to clean that up.” >.\ “But—it’s so long ago!” Melanie protested. "J still carry the brand. Sure, the governor decided the evidence was thin, too thin to hold me for life. He pardoned me.” "What more do you want?” Mark demanded. Blaise’s brow ttftedJ 11 J; . V “The easy way again, Mark? I was pardoned . . . get it? —forgiven for a killing I didn’t dp.” “So you’re pardoned,” Mark sniffed. • \ "But I ain’t cleared,” Blaise snapped. “I intend to find Out who killed Chavez. I aim to haul him in and make Leonis admit he railroaded me. I can’t let a murder stain follow me all the rest of my fife." i "Blaise, we know you didn’t kill Chavez. We’re satisfied, like all your old friends will be.” | "It’s not enough, Paul." "I know,” Paul admitted and added’reluctantly, “but Pm along in years now. Mel’s married, Walt’s coming on. We’ve put all W'C’ve got in this place and—old peqple get tired, Blaise. All that fighting is years back.” ••yon won't help?” Blaise asked in surprise. "I will!” Walt exclaimed, and he came to his feet. “I’ll do all I can, Blaise.” "Sit down, Walt,” his father said quietly. The boy deflated, aware of his bony wrists and awkward legs. He sat down again. Paul looked straight at Blaise. I “I’ll help, Blaise. You know that But I won’t start no range war again. 1 won’t risk having Scorpion riders killing and scorching here like they did in San Fernando. Up to that point, you can call on me for anything. What do you need ?” | 1 Blaise recognized determination and.immediately accepted the limited offer. "That’ll do, Paul, for npw. Where is the old bunch?” "Most of them are up toward Simi—Joe Malin’s here in but Joe’s half blind now.” “How would they feel toward Leonis?” Paul hesitated, but Mark cut in. "They want to leave him alone—like the rest of us. Blaise, I don’t want you at our house. You’re too dangerous ... to me, to Paul or any other man that wants to live peaceful. Ride somewhere else ... fair j away. Leave me and mine alone, leave all of us out of your plans.” Blaise paled and Hal hastily edged out of his chair, standing balanced on the balls of his feet But Blaise spoke quietly at last “It’s how you say, Mark.” Mark nodded shortly and his jaw thrust forward. "While we’re naming spades, Blaise, I’ll call another onft. Don’t try to stir up trouble in Conejo. I’ll fight you every way I can, and no holds barred. Good night and—l hope—good bye.” \ Blaise looked at Melanie. "Good night," he said, as he and Hal strode reluctantly to the guest room. (To Be Continued) &&&

11 From County Are Enrolled At I. U. Eleven students from Adams county are enrolled in classes or registered for credit conferences scheduled oh the Bloomington campus of Indiana University this summer. Approximately 4,500 persons are i enrolled for summer session courses while special conferences by the end of summer! will have brought 12,000 visitors to the campufc, many of them from foreign countries. f Students from this county are: Berne — Lois J. Lehman, Loren V. Nupsbaum, Mary E. Nussbaum Mary J. Nussbauin, Mack A. Ralston. |! \ Decatur — Elizabeth Cramer, Faris D. Frank, David F. Terveer. Monroe — Brice G. Diehl, Robert E. Sadler. Geneva—Hubert H. Leatherman. Policeman Slain By Youthful Intruder, Indianapolis Cop Is Killed, Negro Held INDIANAPOLIS, UP — A city policeman returning home from duty was killed today by a youthful Intruder apparently intent on raping the policeman’s wife. Emmett Johns, a 17-year-old Negro, apprehended nearby when he sought aid for wounds-inflicted in an exchange of shots,with patrolman John L. Sullivan, 1 ! 3O.f[ Johns was held on a charge of murder. Sullivan died in a hospital soon after the shooting. \ [ Police said Johns cut a screen door and entered, the home where Mrs. Sullivan and two children wene sleeping. They believed rape wks his motive. \ ' Mrs. Sullivan, who "definitely” identified Johns, said he ordered her to “get out of bed and don’t make a sound,” then tied ] a rope around her neck as*if to strangle her. When her , husband arrived, she bj-oke from the intruder’s grasp arid ran to him. Sullivan fired a shot through the bedroom door. The prowled returned fire and then fled through a window. Police said they exchanged three shots. Sullivan was wounded near the heart andi in the left arm. ’ Johns, arested at a nearby home where he sought medical attention, was shot in the arm. If you have soineinmg to sell or rdoma tor rent, try a Democrat Want Ad. It brings results.

SYNOPSIS Returning with his buddy Hal King io his honie-town In California, Blaise Randell finds his land confiscated, his Old sweetheart.' Melanie, wed to another. He'd spent ten years in orison, framed on a murder charge. He means to c lea r his. name. Neighbors now peacefully settled as farny-rs. fear range war. as Randell stalks his old enemy and accuser. Leonis. CHAPTER SEVEN ! EARLY next morning when Blaise and Hal entered the kitchen, Maw Case worked at the stove, alone in the big room, cheery with lamplight. “Land sakes, whyn’t you sleep! No need for you to get up. Paw and Walt can take care of the chores." “Habit, Maw," Blaise explained. “Well, a good one,” Maw said, breaking eggs in the skillet “Washstand’s outside just beside the door." The air was chill, typical of the I California nights. A lantern bobbed from the barn as Paul and his son came to the house. They went Inside and sat down tothe table,toarled now with eggs, bacon, biscuits afiffcoffee. They ate silently^—Paul finished first, Crossed his knife and fork on the plate and leaned back in his chair. “Ain’t changed your mind, Blaise?” he asked. “No. How about you?” “No use, Blaise, even if I did. We’re well out of the old trouble." Maw Case left the kitchen as Blaise rolled a cigarette. He spoke With elaborate casualness. “How come Melanie and Mark got married?” ; “You should know,. Blaise. A girl can’t wait for a man that’s as ‘good as dead. You had a life sentence.” “I can understand,” Blaise Bodded. “But Mark ? I don’t savvy that.” Paul shrugged. "Mark has his faults,, but he’s as smart a trader as I’ve seen in my time, and he’s a careful, saving man.” “He always was . . . careful/’ Blaise said dryly. I ■ "They've been married a little ©ver two years now , . . happy enough." “I dunno," Walt cut in. “Sometimes I think Sis ain’t—” “Walt, I’ll do the talking,” Paul snapped. The . boy subsided, glowering at his plate. "Maybe there has been a little trouble now and then, but married folks always have it. I think I know how you feel, Blaise." “Do you ?" Blaise asked with sudden fierceness and then subsided with a twisted grin. “Maybe you do at that, Paul.” "I once hoped you and her would be married,” Paul continued. ’T thought of you like a—a secqnd son. But t was one that urged i her to marry Mark. Maybe I done

Latest Standings CHICAGO. UP — The latest standings of the candidates for the presidential nomination, based on pledges and known first ballot preferences. Sen. Estes Kefauver ...[ 275% Sen. Richard B. Russell ..... r .2G'5 x Gov. Adlai Stevenson ............135% AVerell Harriman 114 Sen. Robert S. Kerr J...L 46 G. Menneu Williams ~.. 40 Govj Paul Dever 36 Robert J. Bulkley ... 7 . t ....... 27 President Truman ...[ ; 26 Sen. Hubert Humphrey- ........ 26 Sen. J. William Fulbright .... -22 Sen. Brien McMahon 16 ' Oscar Ewing .[ 7 Sen. Paul Douglas 1% Justice William O. Douglas .. Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelf 1 Speaker . Sain Rayburn % Uncommitted or\unkiiowo ...250 Needed to nominate 616 x I — Russell total includes 18 Mississippi and 52 Texas votes subject to challenge by thq con vention. -

SALE CALENDAR JULY 25—6:30 P- m. Mr. A Mrs. Ed Warren, owners.: 415 John St., Decatur. goods, antiques, miscellaneous items. Midwest Realty.. Auction Co., J. F. Sanmann, [Auct. JULY 25 & 26 Mr. & Mrs. Chester Brown, owners. Ileal Estate and General Country Store, stock & fixtures. Known) as Durbin Store, 7. miles west of Celina. ‘ Hoblet A; rAkicts. T~ ' ’ h~i r~ ■ * —— h - • M . Howtobe ’{EZz SpbcesMoncepN/' JTAfcfl® These busy days you can talk to your & .jj druggist, phone your florist, order ”L ffjjp : groceries, shop at the hardware store, Vj 4 f have a chat without budging from ** your chair. You simply telephone. Use your telephone to save time. It is your friendliest, I most personal, most efficient means of commimicaaoa. r'And the cost is low! '4i ■ ' i | Citizens Telephone Co.

wrong, but it was bjest as 1 saw it • at the time." i Blaise pushed away from the table and arose. “It's still best, . Paul. Mark’s got a neap to offer. I’ll get used to it in time. 1 hope ' she’s always happy.” At last Blaise escaped to the bedroom. Rai came m soon after. Both men stretched out on the bed. Blaise said abruptly, “Maybe we’d better push on .to Arizona.” Hal shook his head. "People back there’ll never iorget I run with a wild bunch and landed in a California jail. No, this is best.” "There’s no ranching,” Blaise warned. “Not enough to keep a bunch of big spreads going like used to be here,” Hal said thoughtfully. "But with all the folks in Los Angeles and more coming, 1 figure you and me could make a go of it. Leonis is. Why can’t we?” “I see It that way. But we can’t depend on anyone but. ourselves? That’ll make it tougher. Maybe you won’t like those odds.” “If you’d come back alone,” Hal asked, “would you have given up by now?” Blaise considered the question only a moment, “No.” s “Well, two men were always better'n one," Hal said. “You’ve still got a partner." Right after the noon meal, Blaise busied himself in the barn, working over a harness. Hal had saddled a horse and had ridden northward up the Valley road on a leisurely exploring’ trip. Blaise worked slowly, as his thoughts mulled over the factors that had changed and reshaped his plans. He couldn’t be too sure of anything, except that he’d leave the Conejo in the morning. He wanted to get away. He now thought of the ridges and mountains above the San Fernando almost as a place of refuge. He could rebuild in those hills, make the past dim, perhaps reorientate his life. He heard a buggy come into the yard and he stood up to look out the dusty window of the harness room. Melanie climbed out of the buggy and Blaise stood transfixed. He could took at her Without encountering her strange, apologetic glance, the troubled shadows that came to her eyes. Melanie turned to the house. Blaise sat down again. He didn’t want to see her, so he concentrated on the leather. When he looked up she stood in the doorway, watching him. There was something soft and Appealing in her uncertain smile. “You keep yourself busy/’ ! shc said. She stepped into the room and sat down on ' a thrcfe-lcgged stool. ' “Where’s Mark?” he asked.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1952

V? IN SERVICE To Officers, School Pfc. Richard Knapp,, now stationed at Fort Jackson, S. Carolina,;, has been named to attend officers candidate [school in the artillery at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Pfc. Knapp, who is jtbe son of Mr. [ and Mrs. Harry Knapp of this city, will report for the school August 18. Mrs. Knapp and their daugh- | ter also will go to Fort Sill while Knapp is in the school. +' . . In Texas Donald Metzger, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Metzger of North Third street, who left for; service with the air force has the fol- « I lowing address: A/B Donald W. Metzger, AF 164184(84, Sqdn. 3737, Flight 912. Lackland Air * Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, _ J Amateur cave explorers or “spelunkew’ have explored more than 20 upper New York state underground caverns.

“In the (ieldM* i “Why did ydu come here?’ Blaise demanded harshly. Anger flared in |her voice. “Thi» is my father’s house.” “Does Mark know you’ve come?" Hter eyes dropped and she looked toward the window- Finally sh< answered in a faint voice. “No He*: . . doesn’t want me to see yov again.” “Then why did you come?” It took ner a long moment t< answer. “To see you ... to explain about Mark and me.” “You married him,” Blaise saic carefully. "I’ve heard all the reasons and thought up more for myself. It’s been sudden for me, but all the same, I hope you and Marl are nappy.” She turned, quickly, and thef caught herself. “There was something else,” she said. "I’m afraid for you.” “For me?” . “You’re going to fight Leonk again.” She made a swift gesture as his face fell. "It’s dangerous, Blaise. It was bad enough when all of us were together. But you’ll be alone now." “What would you want me tc * dp, Mel?” "You could forget the past,! Blaise. You could start all over again—something new. The r e's land to be had hete or up in the Simi. It’d be better than going back to the San Fernando Valley.” “Y ou’d want me here—-In this valley?” , Red touched her throat and cheeks and then faded again. "I would rather see you here than in jail again, or dead. Oh, Blaise, 1 can see how you feel toward him —all of us that’s past and done. Leave Leonis alone now, and he’ll leave you alone. He has all he wants." “All he wants,” Blaise repeated. "But how am I branded? Murderer!” "We’ve had peace,*t she said and stoop up, taking a step toward -i him. "Now you’ll bring trouble to us again. It’ll start out just your fight, but you’ll pull us into it We’ve gone_through one range war, Blaise. It’s hqrrible. We can’t go through another.” Abruptly he strode across the room to the door, turned to face her. o .I ■ ! "I’m leaving in the morning. I’ll see how things are. I won’t be seeing you again, Mel!.” “Blaise!” He hurried out of the bam, and walked to the corral, hooked his elbows oyer the top rail and stood there, eyes closed. He heard the rattle ot the buggy as it turned in the -yard tand drove off. The sound faded away and there was only the faint sigh of wind. * (To Be Continued)