Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 50, Number 299, Decatur, Adams County, 19 December 1952 — Page 1

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G ? P ? ?., T t*. RE F’ 1n the house of Representatives, Leslje Cl Arends of Illinois (left) the GOP Whip; Joseph W. Martin, Jr,, of Massachusetts, slated as Speaker, and Rep. Charles A. Halleck of Indiana (right) who is the probable Floor leader, take leave of president-elect Eisenhower after a con-' ference in New York. They conferred with Ike at his Conwnodpre Hotel headquarters.

Truman Points To Foundations Laid For Peace

UP —President Truman said today the “foundations fOr a structure of pfeace” have been laid during the, nearly £lght years of his administration. In ag apparent valedictory speech at the National War College, he asserted that his administration has been successful in charting a “clear and consistent policy for peace” to meet the Communist threat. At the. same time; the President acknowledged there are still grave,, unsolved problems in the global , struggle for peace and called upon the public the incoming Eisenhower administration as it , wrestles with these problems. “NO statesmen have ever had a heavier responsibility than these men will have,” he said. “Let us see that -they; are given ' the type of support they peed to do their work. Let us , tellthem 1 frankly .when we think they are wrong. But let us‘ support them wholeheartedly when we think they are right. Let us work with them -for peace and freedom in the world 'and for progress and security fo.r • Recalling the steps his, dcfrntnistration has taken since the - Communist threat mushroomed after World. War 11, the President said: “I Ujink we can say that we havp successful Ln laying the {datfons for a structure of e. Things which; were merely Jples-dn 1945, and only bluets in 1947 and 1948, have now me established realities—grow-and-jiving .institutions. ome Os out policies have been essful and-spine have not, but; md large, it can be sajd that, have the basic frame- -/ wotk that isvneeessary to resist aggression and to uphold the principles of the United Nations.” \ Mr. Truman reviewed the steps which have been taken under his “policy yfor peace" — from aid to Greece in 1947* through the\Marshall plan, the North Atlantic treaty, the Japanese peaqe treaty, the stillunconcluded peace contract with Western Germany, and the Pacific security: arrangements. * « Mr. Truman emphasized, however, that his policy has not been merely a “negative’’ one, designed obly tb resist Communism. “It is much more,” he Said. “It fs a program of going forward, overcoming—want and poverty, and enlarging freedom. Behind the shield of defensive alliances and • military strength, it is our purpose to help people to improve their conditions of life — to create a world in which democracy and freedom cun nourish.” ' 'V' ' ' ■ \ ‘ ‘j ——4-- ’ , INDIANA WEATHER Rain south and central and sleet and freezing rain gradually changing to rain extreme north thia afternoon and tonight. Warmer tonight. Satur- * day cloudy with ( rain ending t- except changing to snow extreme north. Turning colder Saturday. Low tonight 35-40 north, 4047 south.. High Saturday 40-50 north, 50-58 south.

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Ike Meets His Top House Team

Living Cost Equals August Record High Rail Workers Take Cut Despite Rise WASHINGTON, government today reported the cost -Ipf living rose between mid-pcto-ber .and ipid-November to. match tf.e all-time record high of August. Despite the rise, 1,350,000 railroad workers will take a one "cent an hour pay cut. Their wjages, tied to the Index and adjusted every three months, will drop because of the decline in Jiving costs for the two previous moint-hs. 'The new bureau of labor statistics index, for kkmsum'ers’ prices, rose 0.1 of 1 percent \ftom j’liiidOctober to inid-Novetmber to |191.1 percent of 1935-39 -prices., 'This precisely matched ■the’' record peak set last August. ■; I The bureau said the increase in living costs was due mainly (to a 0.6 ots ,1 percent increase in residential rents. (Smaller increases were reported for fuel, electricity, refrigeration, " house furnishings, and .miscellaneous goods and Services. Retail food costs were virtually unchanged. Rail porkers’ wages Will drop by one cent because' the rise in the index w\as not sharp enough to offset the decline of the previous two months. The one-penny Cut will drop the tail workers’ gains from 14 tol3 cents since their contracts first, included “escalator” clauses. | The bureau's Nov. 15 inilex w’as 1.3 percent above a year ago'and 12.3 percent higher than prices just before thp start of the Korean war in June, U 950. ; | Overall food prices -were stable, hut the bureau reported “considerably higher” prices for fruits, vegetables and poultry. The fruits and vegetables climbed 4.1 percent in the 30-day period. J Meat, poultry, and fish prices dropped 2.2 percent, the bureau reported.; and were 2.9 percent lower than a year ago. An overall decline in meat prices was led by a 7.8 percent drop in pork; a 3.3 percent decline for lamb, and a 1,9 percent drop for beef and veal. 5\ ' „ , . Jobless Pay Claims Decrease In Statel J INDIANAPOLIS, UP — Initial unemployment insurance claims decreased last weeic despite adverse employment conditions, the Indiana employment security division reported today. The offide said the decrease over the previous week was realized in spite of weather conditions that nearly halted construction work and quarry operations and a model change-over layoff at an automobile plant. This Was offset, however, by *ork recalls for other claimants who had,, been on inventory layoffs. I

Lattimore In Not Guilty Plba To Lie* Charges Pleads Innocent In Federal Court To Charges Os Lying WASHINGTON, (UP) Far Eastern expert Owen Lattimore today pleaded innocent in federal district court to charges of lying seven limes to senate investigators. - . t Lattimore spoke the words “not guilty” in a loud, firm voice as he stood with hands clasped behind him before Federal Judge James R. Kirkland. Kirkland set the trial for “sometime about the first of March,” The bond of the Johns Hopkins University professor was continued at $2,000 and hib attorney, - Thurman Arnold, made it at once in negotiable treasury notes. Government counsel .urged'that Lattimore be confined to -the Dis- ; \trict of Columbia and Maryland but Kirkland said: “After you make bond you can gc anywhere in the w’orld but be back on the day of the trial.” Ilefore the actual arraignment, Arnold, a former trust-buster in the_ justice department, urged Kirikland to “admonish the justice department from issuing any further publicity” in the case. He referred especially to a United Press dispatch quoting justice department sources that “surprise witnesses” are coming from China to testify in the case. After several attempts by Arnold, with interruptions by Kirkland, it was finally agreed that defense I objections would be admitted later. Lattimore indicated in advance of the hearing that he would plead “not guilty” to of the charges, including \the key one that he lied when he swore that he never promoted Communist interests. When a federal grand jury here returned the indictment earlier

this week, Lattimore said: “I am, of oobrse, innocent.’’ ,Johns Hopkins in Baltimore has grafted him leave of absence; with salary, until his trial is concluded. If convicted on ( all counts he would be liable to a maximum penalty of 70 years in jail. \ . Government attorneys thought fTurn To P»se Hight) T~ aAnnual Christmas ’ Party For Children Os Moose On Monday The annual Christmas party for children of the members of the Moose lodge will be held Monday evening at \ 7:30 o’clock at the Moose home, Firftt and Jackson streets. The program is designed primarily for the children, and the children of all members are invited to attend. , Three entertaining vaudeville acts will be \ presented and the night’s affair, will be highlighted by the arrival of -Santa Claus. Unusual gifts, different from those of past years, will be presented to the youngsters by Santa. Frank Hebble is general chairman of the Christmas party, assisted by the following committee members, Ed Noonan, Carl Sheets, Sal Myers and Bob Gerber. ' ' : ■ v 3■ j

Decatur, Indiana, Friday, December 19, 1952.

Eisenhower Completes Top Administration As More Appointees Named

One Siamese Twin Fighting v For His Life One Os Twins Still Unconscious Hours After Operation CHICAGO, (UP)—Tiny Roger Lee Brodie fought for life today, , still unconscious 39 hours-after an almost incredible feat of surgery separated 'him from his stronger Siamese twin. The University of Illinois research and educational hospital reported there was no signifieent change \ln * the conditions of the 15-month-old twins. Doctors said Roger Lee was hovering between life and death on a ‘‘m-inute-fto-minjute’’ tgmis, and remained in a coma. His twin, Rodpey Dee, who regained consciousness 16 hours after the historic bead-separating, operation Wednesday. s|tlll was reported in “critical condition.” But the odds increased slightly that Rodhey, whom surgeons were forced <to favor during the operation, would survive. 7 The babies shared a vital vein that drains blood from the braili. and surgeons were forced to give it to Rodney. A hospital spokesman disclosed today that Roger stopped breathing for less than two minutes at the \moihent of separation, in Wednesday’s marathon operation. ‘He said the infant was restored through artificial respiration,; stkndlants and pure oxygen. The spokesman said siiph occurrences are “not unusual” in long operations. / : The twins’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Royt Brodie of East Moline. 111., visited the ward l , where the children lay in separate beds, four times this morning. Each time, the parents donijed surgical gowns .and masks. , . ; 1 Between visits, they kept to themselves in a nearby hospital room, praying that their children would live. . \ A staff of six nurses is assigned to the twins on eight-hour shifts so each has his own nurse at all times. . , Rodney is being fed watered milk in a bottle. < The weak# Roger was fed ) the \same formula intravenously'. 1 “Surgeons Thursday were forced to cut a hole in his throat and force life-giving: oxygen (directly into his lungs. There are indications that today might decide whether the babies (Turn To Pace Eight)

Good Fellows In Urgent Plea As Christmas Near\

BY A GOOD FELLOW Wealth or poverty—Christmas is the same everywhere. Everyone of us should be so thankful jthat we are able toj celebrate Christmas this year. I would like to thank the G, E. employes for their most erous contribution of, >2OO, which has swelled our fund to nearly SBOO. But we are still striving for at least 81,000 and with just five days to go—as the Good Fellows are going to deliver to these deserving, families on Tuesday night, December 23. V Again I’m asking any one of you who has not believed such poverty exists in our fair city, to come with us when we deliver to these families. Don't be so self-satisfied with yOur own smugness—let’s really help and be a Good Fellow this year. We might mention that once again we could count on our “old reliables” as they really haye come through. This is the 31st year for the Good Fellows club —so let’s all of. you be one with us-this year. It really doesn’t take much on yOur part. Give us a dime—quarter or dollar— really won’t miss it. Let us Good. Fellows encourage

Jaff Is Candidate For Senate Leader Formally Announces Candidacy Today •" I • . ’J WASHINGTON. UP — Sen. Robert A,. Taft of Ohio formally announced today he is a candidate for seriate majority floor leader next year. \ Taft's announcement meant there has been agreement among senior Republican senators ori the floor leadership and that his election to the post is virtually assured'. f ‘>After consultation with many senators, J have decided that I shall be a candidate for the majority floor leader of the senate when congress meets.” Taft said in a statement released through his office here." ’ j'-i “I havle made this decision only after assurance frpm Senator Bridges, \ Styles Bridges of New Hampshire, that he desires, be president pro temppre of the seri-ate—-to which he would be traditionally entitled by\ reason of seniority—rather than floor leader, and assurance from Senator Knowland. Williaifi F. Knowland, of California. that he doeia hot ihtend to be a candidate for floor leader.” Taft, now chairman of the senate Republican policy committee, sounded ’but 'fellow* Republicans last Week end about thi floor leadership. L Previously there: had been a strong buildup of support in brihalf of Bridges'll GOP floor, leader} ,for the past year, particularly among Republican senators wary of ing caught in a possible fight between Taft arid .Presidentelect Eisenhower, who led rival facfiojis\ in a battle for the presidential nomination last summer. During the past week, there was a switch of sentiment toward Taft. Bridges has said consistently he wanted to be chairman of thei appropriations committee and did not .want to retain the floor leadership unless necessary to aveft a party fight. - ; i : B -MLocal Lady's Father is Taken By Death , Samuel H. Harmon, 77, formerly of Fort Wayne, died Thursday at the) home of a sister in Henryetta, Okla., where he had lived the past six months, He was a member of the First Brethren church at iFort Wayne. ’_ , 4 . n 1 Surviving besides his sister! ate a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Roy, of Decatur,, and one grandson. iThe b6dy wijl be brought tQ the \<j. M. Sloan & Sons funeral home i|i Fort WayneJ )

all of you- to adopt a slogan—►“No child in Decatur Without a Christmas.” This is a fact that cannot and should, not be ignored. Only, the Good Fellows and the volunteers who give theijr time and es-. * forts are really familiar with the pj-e-vislJjng conditions. Let’s all of us make e~very kid in Decatur really remember this Christmas, Some of you Good Fellows jiave done so very much sos, our cause that I feel we should mention it. Many pf you have chosen to re-, main anonymous, but we all want to express our sincere thank!) to all of you. . \ \ How many of you would prefer to stay holme from a basketball game to menjd clothes to get ready for the Good FeUows? I know at least , <|ne person who ; chose to wash, riidhd and iron some clothes for thejclub instead of attending a ball ' ' 5 J ' Can’ti the rest of you get em thusiastic and become a Good Fellow thls seem t<i> be too much of eu effort, if you jare earnest in becoming a Good Fellow. Let\’s (swell our fund and by Tuesday hope we have reached our goal.

Dive Bombers - Pound At Red Troop Center Communist Troop Center Fired By UN Dive Bombers SEOUL. Korea (UP) — United •Nations dive, bombers hurled bombs and bullets into a sprawling Uoknmunist troop center 25 miles north of Kaesohg today, destroying at least 40 buildings and leaving the target a of flames. At the same time. American Sabrejets added a 32nd MIG4S to their December toil of the'enemy jets. 2nd Lt. Robert C. Brown of Spartanburg, N. €., was credited with a damage claim in a ■battle over North Korea. The fighter-bombers kook off for the attack on the target near Kaesong just as soon as a cloud cover lifted. Pilots said the raid was. a success. 4 “We frially worked over the target,” said Ist Lt. Merwin F. Read of Half Mbbn Lake, Pinckney, Mich., who . was flying his 100th and* final combat mission in Korea. \ “The buildings were blown into so many pieces; it looked like a big pile of lumber. < I couldn’t ask for a better mission tp finish up with.” . B-29 Superforts kept up their fierce pounding of Red targets in North Korea, plastering two big supply centers south of Pyongyang, capital of North Horea, and at Kanachon oh the main rail line connecting Aritung, Manchuria, with Sinanju across the border. The two targets covered a total of 10*0 acres/p , Searchlights and liglit anti-aircraft, fire probed the darkness (for the Superforts as they dropped quarter-ton bombs on 14i5 buildings and stacks of supplies. ' , Fifth air force light bombers reported destroying 75 Red* trucks during the night and hit a troop billeting area ea»t of Pyongyang. Task force 77 operating in f.he Japan Sea sent carrier-based planes against targets on the east coast, destroying or damaging 15 factories, 59 and 10 barracks.. .An ammunition dump was also hit, touching off several fires (Twrn To Page Eight) . ~

Auto License Plates On Sale January 2 Announcement Made r By Manager Automobile license plates for 1953 will definitely go on sale January 2, it was announced today by local branch manager of the motor vehicle bureau, Mrs. Dale Death. Mrs. Death attended a meeting this week of' area 1 branch managers at Hiintington apd was advised that the date was irrevocably Set, Gov. Heiary F. Schricker’s word on the matter having been upheld over that of governor-elect George Craig. , > Mrs. Death also informed the Dally Democrat that the» branch managers were directed to advise their local newspapers to ask the driving public to remember to renew their licenses as experience has shown that a great amount of people often forget this. It was indicated to Mrs. Death \at the meeting that when George Craig takes over the Veins of state government the driver’s tests will be quite a bit tougher, this, she said, the officials hold to be necessary because it was found that a number of people on the road today have physical limitations that make it hazardous for them to drive, also the increase in state traffic adds to the hazard., and necessitates a “tightening up of examinations.”

Yost Is Low Bidder For Sewer Project 11 Bids Submitted On Northwest Sewer . ii! Yost Construction Co., Decatur,’ was low bidder on the Decatui* northwest sewer project, it was revealed late Thursday after 11 bids were tabulated by the board of works and city council at city hall in the presence,of H. Vernon Aurand .clerk-treasurer, and Ralph Roop, city engineer. The low bid was $79,900 compared with the SIOO,OOO engineer’s estimate for the job. Bids ranged from the low to a high of K J138,582.60. Other bids were': Engineer Construction Co., Logansport, $113,993; Weibel Construction Co., Fort Wayne, $l3B/ 582.60; JE. A. Bock Construction Co.. Fort Wayne, $93,543; Hemly Brothers, Parker, $93,726; Macy Construction Co., Fort Wayne $91,950.37; Fate Construction Co., Fort W’ayne, $95,472; R. J. Leininger and Sons, Fort Wayne, $99,386.30; John \ Dehner, Inc., Fort Wayne, $91,890; Gface Construction Co., Foi-t Wayne, $118,836; Barney Massa Construction Co., Fort Wayne. $131,989.68. j! There was a variance of $58,000 between the high and low bids. City officials will cheek and tabulate the blds today and ascertain if they are in proper form. Award of the contract will be made at a later dgte. The long heeded improvement make modern sewage disposal Svailable for property owners in tie entire) northwest part of Decatur. \ Work will as soon as weather after the contract is awarded, officials said. Thp Opening of the bids and Official start of the new sewer program is the fulfillment of several years of effoyt on the part of engineer Roop and city officials whd have worked with the residents of the northwest part of Decatur on thpir problem for many years. The new installation also will open many acres of land for possible building sites, it was reported. ? •;

Annual Program By School Here Sunday Christmas Program Sunday Afternoon The Christmas program scheduled by Decatur high school tor Sunday at 4 m. gives promise -iof being unique and diverse ;jmiong those of its kind being presented this season. At least, 70 students, including thel choit, are taking part in the effort, and, if one can go by the rehearsals, it should be a very delightful experience. ( Mis® Helen Haubbld, musical director of Decatur high, has polished the choir productions to a .beU-like clarity of tone and -will assuredly provide many minutes of ear-pleasing interludes. ■ Instructor Lowell J. Smith reports that he has expended considerable seeing that the special lighting, of which he is in charge, suits the phantasy tenor of the play itself. The play, as was previously stated, is off the beaten track insofar as the theme is concerned. It deals with a personification of Time and its “slaves.” so to speak, and carries a real Christmas message. ] ■ Miss. Kathryn Kguffman, the art director, has taken care of the art tasks to effect authentic backdrops. I Lois Wood, a student, designed a large and bpauiifiil replica of a stained glass window for one of the religious scenes that shows a gpod deal of work to have been expended by her gnd her classmates. '■ The entire production, it was estimated, should take about an hour.

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Top Command Completed By New Officials Names Secretaries \ Os Army, Navy And ) Air Force, Defense NEW YORK UP — Presidentelect -Eisenhower completed the top command of his new administration today by filling the posts .of secretaries of army, navy, air force and deputy secretary of defense. They were: 1 Secretary of the army—Robert Ten Broeck ■ Stevens, 53, South Plainfield, N. J. [ Secretary oh the navy—Robert Bernerd Anderson, 42, Vernon. Tex. Secretary of the air force —Harold E. Talbott, 64, New York. Deputy secretary of defense — Roger M. Kyes, \46, Bloomfield Mills, Mich. Anderson was one of the “democrats for Eisenhower” who spurred the general’s succesful campaign in Texas. Anderson announced he still wants to be listed Officially as a Democrat despite his post in a Republican administration. z Andereon is the second Texaia Democrat -to be rewarded with high administrative office for the supportijhey threw to Eisenhower. The first was Oveta Culp Hobby, the Houston publisher, whom Eisenhower named federal security administrator. Another Democrat. Mprtin Durkin, of Chicago, will serye as secretary-of labor. James C. Hagerty. Eisenhow*er’a press secretary said the presidentelect would send the names of the four noriainees for the top defense posts) to th senate for confirmation after his inauguration Jan. 20 Observers said no opposition expected. \ The four nominees are men of similar background with years of experience as executives and directors of large corporations. ■Stevens is a textile manufacturer, Anderson holds "important oil interests, Talbott is a power in the aviation industry, and Kyes i« a vice president of General Motors and general manager of its GMC truck arid coach division. - Eisenhower made the selections after a series of conferences with defense secretary-designate Charles E. Wilson on his retilrn trip front Korea last week, Hagerty said. They conferred aboard the cruiser Helena and at Honolulu. Eisenhower ahnounced the appointments after getting off to a running start in | his get-along-with-congress program. Three Republican leaders in congress whom he 1 entertained at luncheon Thursday came away convinced there will be a close rela* tionship between the new president and the new oongress, Ijtep. Leslie C. Arends R-IIU the delegation agreed “there will be the finest coOperation between the exeeutive aijid legislative we’ve seen in many a year on Capitol Hill.” The Elsenhower luncheon meeting with the congressmen was the first in a projected series of meetings with legislators to discuss methods of cooperation. The Presi-dent-elect has scheduled a second meeting, somletime between Christ mas and, New Year’s Dlay, with Republican leaders in the new Sent (Turn To Page Six)

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