Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 51, Number 123, Decatur, Adams County, 25 May 1953 — Page 2

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Senate Committee Hits Ammo Shortage Needless Loss Os Lives In Korea WASHINGTON UP — Majority members of a senate investigating group contend that shortages

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or some kinds of ammunition hove caused “a needless loss of American lives” in Korea. Jn a weekend report, tour of five members Qf an armed services subcommittee sided with retired Gen. Janies A. Van Fleet who had testified that the shortages existed during the 22 mouths he commanded the U. S. Sth army. But a fifth njembcr, Sen. Bates Kefauver issued a minority report. ?He agreed with

*Ynuch of the factual information" in the majority report but disagreed with its ‘‘sweeping generalities.” Pointing to “conflicting testimony between (various army generals" (who appeared before the subcommittee, Kefauver challenged the majority’s change that many Americans died “needlessly." The majority report <was signed <by chairman Margaret Chase Smith (R-l Me. Republicans Rob-

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French Troops Take Initiative In Laos Very Heavy Losses Inflicted On Reds HANOI. Indochina, UP — French Union troops seized the initiative against the Communists today with counter-punches in both the enemy besieged Red River delta south of ' Hanoi and in invaded Laos. French headquarters reported that four Viet Minh rebel infantry companies were attacked by Franco-Viet Nam forces sbuth of Hanoi Siunday after the Reds had infiltrated French defenses. “Very high” losses were inflicted on the enemy in a sharp setenhour battle, the hiph command said. The. light French units attacked immediately after they found the rebels, 12 miles south of Phuc Yen in one of the richest rice-growing sections of the Red River delta. The Red troops were part of the elite Viet Minh 246th Regiment. Two hundred miles aw a y in northern Laos, silll half-occupied by Communist forces who Invaded that kingdom six weeks.ago, French light, armored units reestablished contact with two provinces cut off by the Viet Minh drjve. A French column pushing up from Pdksane on the Mekong river frontier] of Thailand reached Ban Pou, 42 miles to the north \ <j'. At Ban J’ou. thtey lined up with French units scouting southward from recent recaptured Xie n g Khouang in the French-held Plaine Des Jarres region of Laos. The French also reported that about half of survivors of the post of Muopg Khoua, which fell to jhe Reds May 17. have made their way Io safety. ert >C. Hendricksop N. J. and John Sherman Cooper Ky., and Democrat Harry F. Bytfd] Va. They said ,the supply situation was serious as recently as November and December, 1952. ' The majority put the blame on the Truman administration. It mentioned no individual <by name in this connection but said “the president, the state department, the secreary of defense, the secretary of the army, the national security council, and the. joint chiefs of staff miscalculated the aggressive designs of international Commuipsm.’’ i If you haie something to sell or rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad. It brings results.

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L a \ y ' . ■ I ft /■ ■ ■ MRS. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER poses with Mrs. Oscar L. Chapman i (left) and Mrs. Harold H. Burton, wife of the Supreme Court Associate Justice, as they inaugurate the Clothing for Korea drive at the White House. Mrs. Eisenhower and Mrs. Chapinan earlier had been the center of attention after a published report that Mrs. Chapman had been snubbed, apparently because her husband had been Secretary of the Interior in the Truman Administration. Mrs. Chapman is general chairman of the drive. Presidential Press Secretary James C. Hagerty said that the situation had developed through a “complete misunderstanding" by his office. (International Soundphoto)

Presbyterian Church Fair Set November 4 ’ n . ■ Eighteen members of the planning committee for the Presbyterian all-church fair met at the church on Saturday. Plans were discussed and Novemlw 4 was selected as the date tor this' annual occasion. \ Each member of the church will have an opportunity to participate in the preparation and presentation, of the various booths and as in former years the emphasis will Im? on the fellowship both in the church and the sharing of true Ohrisvian fellowship with the entire community. White Collar Men And Pickets Battle GE Office Workers | Battle With Pickets SYRACUSE. N. Y. UP - White collar workers battled CIO pickets today in a company-ordered Mttempt to break through picket lines surrounding the huge strike-bound General Electric Company plant here.' ' ' At least four persons were reported injured, three of them seriously enough to be hospitalized. Four pickets were reported under arrest. ‘ Dr. W. R. G. Baker. pE vice president. said 700 employes reached their offices inside the plant. 1 ' Baker called on the plant’s 4.00 b white collar workers last week to return to their jobs this morning as a strike by CIO electrical workers neared its eighth week ' About 1.500 pickets surrounded the electronics park plant whenUbe salaried employes arrived. ; j The white collar workers milled around the area, attempting through the plant gateis. Cars were stoned by pickets. Police crowded into the mob of ofifce workers and pickets as violence broke out. '; Earlier the union said it hoped there would h e n ° violence, but announced it would stand its ground. . ' ] ■,, J , ; "T' Man Is Fined For Public Intoxication Charles J. (Pete) Wheeler, pleaded guilty to public intoxication and disorderly conduct in mayor's court this morning and was fined sls and costs. He was jarrested by Geneva marshal Preston Pyle over the weekend. Trade in a Good Town —'Decatur

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Rural Youth Visit j Southern Indiana State Parks, Scenic Spots Are Visited; i ‘ : ; j Adams county rural you there spent the week-end in Southern Indiana visiting state parks and scenic fepots. | The group left at 6 a.m. day morning in a school bus driven 'by FTed (Meier. Brown oounty> state park was visited first and dinner was enjoyed at the Brown county*! Abe Martin lodge. Saturday afternoon stops included Nashville, the county seat of Brown county, and a walk through the Indiana (University < aim pus. Journeying on into Spring Mills: state park near Mitchell, the group saw the restored pioneer village with a stone grist and saw mill operated by water ipower. and then took the trail to the Donaldson Cave. Driviiig through the 'Bedford stone quarries, the group went on to Seymour, the place of the Saturday nlgh| stay. The Jackson county rural youth club honored the local club with a square dance Saturday night. Sunday morning, Hanover College near Madison was toured and Clifty Falls state park was the next stop. This (park (proved a combination of scenic attractions, hills, valleys, waterfalls, woodlands. winding trails, plus a breathtalking view of the begtiful Ohio river from the porch of the Clifty Inn. A morning service was conducted along the Little Clifty Creek. The Clifty Inn was the spot of the noon dinner. Leaving Madison the rural youthers wept into Kentucky and then took the drive along the Ohio river, stopping at the J-FjD.; Lanier Memorial Home, Lock 39 on the Ohio River, and Aurora, Ind. The i‘B rural youthers returned to Adam! county Sunday night. The riirkl youth members were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Archbold, and those making the trip were: Sally McCullough. Boh Gage, (Henb Kitson, Marilyn Kiefer John Burkhart, Roger Koeneman, Roger Rtpley, Jim Wilson, iLegora Markle, Raymond Worden, Barbara Kelly, JEarl and Carl Yoder, Gloria Koeneman and (Henry Getting. Charles Ripley ot .Blue Creek township and iEd Thieme of Union township came to Seymour Saturday night from Fort Knox, where they are stationed, to spend Saturday night and .Sunday with their rural youth friends.

Marine Corps Will Train College Men Expected To Train 5,000 College Men “The marine corps summer offi-, cer candidate training programs' will train an expected *5,000 college imen in 1953, according to figures compiled by headquarters, marine corps, Washington, D. C.”, Captain James M. Hayes, USiMC, announced today. “Ther© future marine corps officers (will come from approximately 500 colleges and universities in the United States. About 1,000 June, 1953, college graduates presently enrolled in the officer candidate course, the platoon leaders class program, and the women officers training class are to be commissioned during the fall of 19513, following their summer training”, declared Captain Hayes, “college undergraduates wilf return to their schools.” The marine corps has completed plans to concentrate all officer candidate -training at Quantico, Virginia, this year. Previously certain .phases of summer training were given at San Diego, California, and Parris Island, Souttf Carolina, tor these college students who -were members of the platoon leaders class program. Quantico, .which is 35 miles south of Washington, is a reservation ot 57,000 acres, and has been developed into one of the most complete Ind extensive military training areas in the country. All marine of- 1 floerp receive their basic indoctrination there, and study such important subjects as military theory and tactics, use of weapons, and the leadership of troops. College men (married or single) ■who are seniors or graduates may now apply for the October, 1953, Officer candidate course. College women may apply tor the June women officers training class. j. ■ ‘ If you nave sometninx to ®cll or rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Add. It brings results.

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Harmon Taken To State Institution Herald Harmon, found recently to be a criminal sexual psychocoathic after an examination by two local doctors, in connection with a petit larceny charge levied against him tor stealing a pair of ladies underpants, Was last week committed to the Larue D. Carter Memorial hospital, Indianapolis. Harmon was transported l»y sheriff Bob Shraluka to the institution, which was chosen by Arthur G. Loftin, administrative director of the Indiana council tor mental health. APPOIWTMEXT OF » BXBCI'TOR * ■estate no. <nnn , Xotlre Im hereby xlven. That the ff undersigned has beefi appointed Executor of the estate of Charles J. I ioop late of Adams County, deceased. The estate is probably solvent. \ SEVERIN H. 3CHURGER Executor \ May 23. 1953 - BBVHRLN H. SCHL’RGER Attorney 5/23 «/l—.B

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