Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 51, Number 158, Decatur, Adams County, 7 July 1953 — Page 6

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Brief Filed With Appellate Court Jehovah Witnesses Reply Brief Filed Chief counsel for the Decatur company of JehpVah’s Witnesses, Hayden C. Covington, of Brooklyn, N. Y„ has apparently filed his reply brief with the appellate court prior to an appeal in that , of the Decatur (board of I zoning appeals next fall. \ The case has to do with the proposed building of a .church by the religious sect at Alon roe and Ninth, a building permit for which was turned down by the issuing office here and a later appeal for a variance turned down by the city board of zoning appeals. The reply brief of Covington is Signed by local attorneys Custer & as mmself. A week ago Covington asked the appellate court (for an extension of time to file hi s brief because, for one reason, he said, Custer & Smith wer e to take no part in the preparation of the brief. He said the work had fallen „on his shoulders entirely and usfed that as one mitigating point to get the extension. It appears, however, that he didn’t need it since he hag already completed the r4ply brief and put it in the mall. The last day for filing with the court, discounting any extension, is July 11. H e asked for the 15th. t Covington’s brief contains 67 pages of argument. As in the case heard before Judge Myles F. Parrish, who reversed the city board last fall in favor of the Witnesses, Covington claims the ordinance in point is unconstitutional, the city board prejudiced. Information from an official of the appellate court at Indianapolis indicates this case will be heard in the fall. | If you have something to sell or rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad. It brings results.

'Wfe x, life. > F ' Mfr RESEMBLING a Fourth of July fireworks display, segments flame shoot skyward late on the fifth of July as lightning explodes an ammunition dump in one of Chicago’s Army anti-aircraft gun installations. The explosions continued for two hours, but not one casualty was reported. Minor damage was done ;to a nearby Chicago Transit authority terminal garage, (International Soundphoto)

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Pedestrian. Killed j When Hit By Auto NIEW ALBANY, Ind. UP — Theodore Doogs, 7*2. Jeffersonville, was killed late Monday when struck by an auto while crossing Ind. 62 near «his home. (Earl W. Smith, Louisville, Ky„ driver of the car, was not held. Approve Pay Boost In State Hospitals Mental Health Group Welcomes Proposals INDIANAPOLIS UP — The Indiassociation for mental health today f welcomed tentative pay raises for state mental hospital employes approved last week by the state budget committee. President Clarence W. ETroymson said Indiana should strive to bring its hospitals up to\the standards of the American psychiatric association “even though that is not possible with the funds which are presently available to the division of mental health.” The new schedule will increase pay of attendants from $125 monthly to $1504225* and salaries for psychiatrists will go up from S6OO- - to $80041,000 a month. The association said employes who live off hospital grounds should get extra money thereby inducing prospective employes live at home and making more space available for patients. Heretofore, attendants who lived on the premises were assessed $25 monthly to pay for food and lodging. Getting The Goat FRANKLIN, Ind., UP — Things were peaceful jin Virgil Stainbrook’s justice of the peace court until a goat came crashing through a plate glass door, pursued by a small dog. Franklin police captured the runaway nanny, but the pup escaped. t ■ —— Trade in a good Town—Decatur

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FIRST ENTRIES to land at Long Beach, Calif., in the seventh annual Powder Puff derby are aviatrix Isabelle McCrea (right) of Lemon Grove, Calif., and her navigator, Betty McNeil, 41-year-old grandmother of La Mesa, Calif. They were first to finish the 2,678-mile transcontinental air race, but aren’t necessarily the winners, who will be determined on a handicap basis, (International Soundphoto J

Senator Wiley Hits Reckless Moves By Rhee Actions Jeopardize Lives Os 300,000 American Troops WASHINGTON, UP —Chairman Alexander Wiley of the senate foreign relations committee said today the “reckless” \ actions of South Korean President Syngman Rhee have jeopardized the lives of 300,000 American troops and “could shatter the chances for world peace in our lime.” The Wisconsin Republican denounced Rhee’s “obstinptp” resistance to a Korean truce in one of the most bitterly worded statements which a congressional leadel has ever directed at the head of an allied state. “President (Rhee is doing 1 , his nation, his allies, the United Nations as a whole and the cause of world peace infinite damage by his continued reckless attitude,’’ Wiley said. ’The unilateral action which he has already taken in violation of his commitments to the United Nations command, and the unilateral action which he has indicated he may take, are actions unworthy of his own fine record as a spokesman for free peoples.” Wiley said he spoke only for himself and not for the foreign relations committee. His office said he issued the statement without consulting the administration. “If the present situation deteriorates to its most dangerous/ potentialities,” Wiley said, “the lives of 300,000 American boys in South Korea will be directly endangered. “As an American and as a United States senator, I cannot be silent while these boys are placed in grave jeopardy. I cannot be silent, moreover, when such a catastrophe looms up, possibly to render completely in vain the sacrifices of 25,000 American dead.”

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AFTER OFFERING statewide prayers for rain to end the four-year record dry spell which has threatened crops and stocks with dieaster, thousands of Texans look hopefully at the rainless sky. In Mexico ranchers and farmers saw their prayers answered when more than two Inches of rain fell, the first this year. In the photo Phil w. Williams, youth leader of the Prairie Creek Baptist church near Dallas, reads from the Sible as his young class bows its head in prayer for moisture, (International BtMdplwfi

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Use Television For Treating Patients Television Aid To Mental Patients INDIANAPOLIS, (UP)—lndiana mental institutions are using television as treatment for patients, Governor Craig has learned. ! ' During an inspection of Madison state hospital Monday, Dr. Ott B. McAtee, superintendent, explained TV sets and the use of decorating colors in rooms and hallways are part of an experiment in therapeutic values. The TV, McAtee told the governor and a party of health and mental administrators, helps keep patients' minds occupied. The color may have “soothing effects” on disturbed patients, he said. It was the fourth mental hospital visited by Craig and administration leaders in a summer tour of the state. Craig disclosed that health officials are considering the possibility of establishing separate institutions for old persons 1 whose mental ailments are caused chiefly by age. * This, he said, would reduce the custodial care necessary for senile patients and allow more time and money for proper medical and psychiatric treatment. / ■ One hospital for senile patients might be Wakeman General Hospital at Camp provided ■the government permits its use upon deactivation as a service treatment center. McAtee told the governor he has discarded 295 straitjackets and two bushels of handcuffs and does not intend to use th£m to subdue disturbed patients. Craig said of the four hospitals he has visited, worst conditions were at Central at Indianapolis. But he said “responsibility’’ for conditions at any of the hospitals “cannot be laid at the door of any single administration.” The real reason is a fund shortage in depression years and materials shortages during the World War II period, Craig said.

Wilson's Goal Is Economy In Defense Dept. Better Defense For Less Money Goal; Os Charles E. Wilson •i ; WASHINGTON, UP M “More effective defense for less money” is the big goal of secretary Charles Erwin Wilson and the team of businessmen, helping him Bun the gigantic defense department. His actions, all controversial, have included slashes In requested appropriations for future spending, top to bottom reorganization, land civilian and military manpower cuts. “ 1 ‘incite Sam’s big old "pocketbook hak just been too wldb open,” the former General president frequently asserts, just as frequently he invokes the magic military name of President Eisenhower in support of his plans as he stands unruffled amffi criticisms by Democrats and generals. Wilson, deputy secretary Roger M. Kyes and the army, nivy and air foreje secretaries have: taken on a long-term chore. Evidence of this is face that Upd# Sam’s defense pocketbook is opes| wider today than it was in January. The Pentagon wrote checks in June for about $3,900,000,000 compared with $3,552,000,000 last January and the spending trend still is on a slight upgrade under contracts let by the last administration. Wilson’s own; experts believe it may take most of fiscal 1954, which began this month, to make a fair start on tightening the purse strings—unless there are to be wholesale iof aircraft and ammunition contracts. That is not indicated so far. But the production man [from Detroit, his 13 new, top officials and six holdovers from (he former Democratic administration have done a heap of work in less than half a year: ■;/- 1. They cut $5,247,000,000 from former President Truman’s request' for $41,286,000,000 Hn new defense appropriations.. The j cuts fell heaviest on the air force reducing its expansion goal from 143 to 120 wings and provoking a controversy in the Pentagon and in congress. The army and navy will remain at present &riangths. 2. A defense department reorganization plan cleared congress. It provides for appointment of six additional assistant secretaries in line with Wilson’s plan to 4un the department like a giant corporation, and established more clearly the authority of the defense secretary. J]? 1 -': i : 3. A complete new slate of service chiefs of staff was appointed. The new joint chiefs under orders to study anew ttie national defense strategy, war plans and service strength goals. J' ■ 4. Civilian employment has been cut to 1,238.685. bflll 32,202 since Jan. 31. Average civilian employment in the coming 12 months is forecast at 1,231,623. 5. The armed services are under order to end fiscal ;195i4 with 3,358.087 people in ufi|form — 198,675 fewer than now,' Average fiscal 1954 strength is£ forecast as 3,449,719. Draft calls have been cut to 23,000 a month Compared with about 50,000 during the first half of 1953. . i- I ■ i I — h i MARTIN SEES < Coetl»we< gr—t Pewe- Owe) right.” Preachers—Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy R-Wis. said morft preachers “are good loyal Americans” and he does not plan to investigate them. But Rep. Donald U Jackson R-Calif. said the nouse nm-Ameri-can activities committee UMtS been petitioned by 100,006 persons in 20 states to investigate Comuwinists in the churches. WhetWs|f there actually will be a house investigation remains to be seen. Robeson — Mrs. Paul Robeson, authoress wife of the Negro baritone, told the Senate Investigating subcommittee she is a “very loyal American.” But, she refused on grounds of possible selfincrimination to say whether she is a Communist. Condon—Rep. Robert U Condon D-Calit. reserved time tQ address the House next Tuesday about the atomic energy commission’s refusal to let him witness an atomic test tn Nevada last May. Cordon said he will "rise to a point of personal privilege,” which means he may talk for an hour. The AEC barred Condon from ,the test onS security grounds, the congressman said. — | ; I i Gets Consideration INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., UP—Forrest Graves, Terre Haute, Ind., hitchhiked 75 miles to pay A traffic fine and asked for Stt early court hearing so he woidd hava thne to hitchhike bachj Judge George Ober said he deserved “some consideration” and fined him only H and costs. - I j : If you have something to Sen or rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Add. It brings results.

Drought Conference Is Called In Texas Five Southwestern Governors To Meet AUSTIN, Tex., UP —Five southwest governors planned today to meet this week to discuss the record drought that has ruined crops and pastures and driven small ranchers into revolt against their own livestock associations. Gov. Allan Shivers called the emergency drought conference for Friday at Amarillo, Tex. He said “common problems and mutual assistance” will be discussed at the meeting with Govs. Dan Thornton of Colorado, (Edward F. Arn of Kansas, Johnston Murray of Oklahoma and Edwin L. Mechem of New Mexico. Portions of those states and Texas are the center of a great drought—called the greatest in southwest history—that has put rural economy on the skids. Cattlemen from the same five states met Monday at Dalhart, Tex., in the hard-hit Panhandle area, and said they would push soy federal cattle price supports at the producer level. O. H. Finch, Sr., chosen temporary chairman of the newly formed Plains cattle growlers association, charged that officers and directors of present livestock groups are so rich they don’t care about the price of cattle. Cattlemen, faced with ' dried-up pastures and lack of water, have been, hard hit by the drought and many were forced to sell their stock when prices were too low. But Officials of most major livestock groups have opposed federal supports for cattle prices. i ; Urges Restoiation Os Laboi Bill Cut Proper Enforcement Os Wage-Hour Laws WASHINGTON, UP—Sen. John Sherman Cooper today urged restoration of $256,000 to the labor department money bill’ to permit proper enforcement of the wagehour laws. The Kentucky Republican made the as the senate took up a $2,008,435,761 appropriations, bill to finance the labor department and the new department of health, education and welfare in the 1954 fiscal year which began last Wednesday. Cooper proposed a $250,000 increase in funds earmarked for the solicitor of the labor department, who handles court prosecution of wage-hour violations. The house and the senate appropriations committee recommended $1,350,000 for the solicitor’s pffice. The which also carries funds for the national labor relations board, the federal mediation and conciliation service, the rail, road retirement board and the National mediation board, was $27,729,300 ( larger than the version approved by the house. T i 'iFT - ' . . Jl l'- ' I'll Need Some Repair Work ? • I I ***7* -- . - or Wither Mpmir service Room M MCWIWO MACBDO f* > vacopm cußßnai nraa CWCMI SKWDSO CIJdITM ; ■I ■ 4 MASBTTA iZOd CO—"Rfar I fUA—toW Mrviw « j—S Pwt An KA, tm BAXpwm \ JO \ as kmT »CToot itA. rm I Ki M Use The Daily Democrat Want Ada

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American Freighter Sinking Off Pusan ' ' ' 4 ' 1 I 48 American Crew ’ ■ Members Quit Ship 1 ' ■ ■ ■■ 'ti- 1.- '■ ' ' V b: ; . -■ b; 1 !■ H. ■. b.PUSAN, Korea UP — Forty-eight American crew members of v the sinking freighter Cornhusker (Mariner abandoned ship in outer Pusar. harbor today as water poured through gaping holes In the hull. Only six creiw members and Capt. Nicholas Telesmanic of New York' City remained aboard the 564-foot vessel to batten ■ down equipment and salvage what tpey could. < z ji The rest of the crew, including several Puerto Ricans, slipped intd lifeboats sent out from (Pusajis on 25-foot waves that tossed them around the sea like corks, f The Cornhuslker Mariner left Inchon Sunday with a cargo of grain and beer and hit the tailend of Typhoon Kit Monday night Winds from the swirling storm cast the freighter upon rodks outside this South Korean harbqr. Three seagoing tugs from Sasebo. Japan and two from nearby ChejuDo island rushed to the aid of the battered freighter. Two American army tugboats from Pusan lashed themselves tc the sides of the Cornhusker Mari-

State No. 731 < Published in accordance with the Call made by the Federal Reserve Bank of this district pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Reserve Act and a call made by the Department Os Financial Institutions of ( the State of Indiarta. ; '■■■' J REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE FIRST STATE BANK OF DECATUR of Decatur, in the State of Indiana, at the close of business on June 30, 1953. i ■ | * ■ ASSE T S s Cash, balances with other banks, including reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection --$2,587,592.21 United States Government obligations, direct and ' guaranteed X-1- 5,915.057.22 Obligations of States and political subdivisions’ 471.215:61 Other bonds, notes, and debentures <!- 20,000:00 Corporate stocks (including $9,000.00 stock of Federal Reserve Bank) s 1 9.000.00 Loans and discounts (including $2.4Q overdrafts) 3,819,392:09 Bank premises owned $10,703.00 Furniture and fixtures 25,198.17 35 901 17 Other assets UJj ■ . ' | TOTAL ASSETS _._u $12,862,023.65 j LIABILITIES Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations -d $5,070,398.61 Time deposits of individuals, partnerships, and cprpora- ! tions ±___ 5,375.739:66 Deposits of United States Government (including postal savings) X— -X 114.499.54 Deposits of States and political subdivisions 1,214,073.17 Deposits of banks 94'189'22 Other deposits (certified and officers’ checks, etc.) 14 384.57 TOTAL DEPOSITS -$11,883,284.77 Other liabilities 62,236 78 TOTAL LIABILITIES (not including subordinated obligations shown below) ...-$11,945,621,55 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Capital* _L $ 425,000.00 Surplus j. I.—.—— 175,000.00 Undivided profits 1 301,456.10 Reserves (and retirement account for preferred capital) 15,046.00 TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS X-J$ 916,502.10 \ ' . ' ———_— TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS ---.512,862,023.65 'lncludes proceeds of $ none of debentures sold to the Reconstruction Finance Con?oration, $300,000.60 of debentures sold to local interests which debentures are subordinated to the rights at creditors and depositors, and 1,250 shares of common stock, par SIOO.OO per share. ■i MEMORANDA X Assets pledged or assigned’ to secure liabilities and for other purposes j 1..5193,000.00 Obligations subordinated to claims of depositors and other creditors, not included in liabilities none (a) Included in Loans and Discounts are i LOANS TO AFFILIATED COMPANIES-——l none (b) Included in Other Bonds; Notes, Debentures and Corporate Stocks are OBLIGATIONS OF AFFILIATED COMPANIES none (c) First lien trust funds . none (a) Loans as shown above are after deduction of reserves of 46,103.63 ((b) Securities as shown above are after deduction of reserves of ... none ‘ 1, H. H. Krueckeberg, Cashier, of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true, and that it fully and correctly represents the true state of the several matters herein contained and set forth, to the best of my knowledge and belief. Correct—Attest: H. H. KRUECKEBERG 1 I? T. F. Graliker, [| E. W. Busche, ‘ .4 Earl C. Fuhrman. Directors State of Indiana, County of Adams, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of July, 1953 and I hereby certffy that I am not an officer or director of this bank. 7 (SEAL) » > Rose Ellen Millet-, Notary Public My commission expires November 24, 1954.

TTESDAY, JULY 7, 1953

ner in an effort to keep the 9,217vessel from breaking up on the! jagged rocss. 50,000 More Bonus Checks Are Mailed INDIANAPOLIS, UP —A batch of 50,GK0 bonus checks for Hposier WOrld War II veterans was in the mail today, bringing to 150,000 number of payments ready distributed. Stato auditor Frank T. Millis iaid tree' checks went to army veterans kith file numbers from 62,000 to 61,0’00 and navy and marine < corps vets with numbers from 405,000 to 435,000. ' ; ? * are expected to be sent by Aug. 15, and the remaining 140,000 payments >are to be made by Christmas. About $135,000,000 will be distributed among bonus recipients. ' : j Orders Dunkirk To Cease INDIANAPOLIS, UP —An order requiring the town of Dunkirk to quit polluting a stream by, Dec. 1, 1954, was issued by the Indiana stream; pollution control board, at a meeting Monday. e The Aboard also set hearings on pollution charges involving Greenwood, ’Portland and Shelbyville, the latjer to be held Aug. 10 and the firft two Aug. 3.