Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 51, Number 188, Decatur, Adams County, 11 August 1953 — Page 2

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Dick Heller, Jr. Tells OfGerman Refuaee Camo

(Editor's note: Thia is the second in a series ot three articles describing the Altenstadt refugee camp in Germany, as written by CpL Dick Heller, Jr., stationed with the 43rd division in Gennady). By CPL. DICK HELLER, JR. Yesterday I told of our arrival at Altenstadt refugee femp. where refugees from East Germany arrive in Bavaria. Today I will describe their kindergarten and . school. At the kindergarten, a large , barren room with nice new tables and chairs furnished by the churches, we unloaded the toys for the younger kids. The teacher ■was all smiles when she saw a box of colored pencils and some paper • in‘the box; she was not furnished , srith any of these items and needed them very badly to keep the children busy. ? Air the rooms of the camp were dingy and grey, because the buildings were the property of the German ministry of defense, and may at any time be reconverted to house soldiers. Therefore the little. money that comes to the camp' is used for pressing necessities rather than for fixing up the ( rooms. From the kindergarten we went to the school. There we visited a class of sixth graders — ages nine ' " to twelve. As is the German custom. when we entered the room the entire class rose to their feet I and cried. y’Gruss Gott!” This they had learned in the camp, be- . cause in^the Communist zone they • do not use the word “God” in schools. I As is also the custom In German schools tire pupils were hav- ! ing a lesson in religion (by both Catholic and Prbtestant instructors). We entered as they were study the miracle of the feeding of the, multitudes — on the blackboard in German was Written. “Man_ shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that pro- ' ceeds from the mouth of God,” We listened as the teacher called on students to retell the story of the day s lesson. All the girls sat on.the left side of the' robm, and the boys on the right. Each row consisted of a single lopg desk and a jsingle long bench. When we sat' - down on the benches, each child wanted one of us ur'sit next to him. Taught About Americans , After class' we questioned the teacher about his pupils. Each of

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the 70-odd blonde, blue-eyed pupils stood up as his former state was named East Prussia, Saxon, Thuringia, etc. Most of these children were the sons of workers who had been forced to fjee after the spring Before, the refugees had peen mostly farmers and peasants forced to I flee when they could not deliver enough strain and livestock to their Communist masters. Then the children told us some of the things they had been taught about Americans by their easti zone teachers. One stood up and said that he had been told not to take candy or Chewing gpm from Americans because they poisoned it before giving it to children. Another was told that Americans had bombed East Gefrmahy with potato bugs so that the ; people would starve. A boy from bresden said that his class *was told that the Americans had bombed and destroyed Dresden, but the 'Russians came with food for the people. ‘ • Another Goy was told by his teacher when an American automobile appeared in town not to take any chocolate, heciuse it was really a disguised explosive that would kili him. On j older girl said she had been taught that the Americans are giving the West Germans food, but that the West, Germans, in return,,* must form a foreign legion to fight in Korea and French Indo-China for the “Imperialists.” (jj|r ea d for blood). Then the teacher asiced,’ ‘Children. db> you still believe this?” In one breath they all Shouted “No!’*. The instructor turnefd smiling to tell us that such an answer a few short weeks ago would have been impossible. He ; explained how hard It' was to doctar the hate-poisoned minds of the young children. His task was made especially hard, we noted, by the . fact that the students had io pencils, or notebooks, except a few thin home-made ones provided by the teacher from his pwn small salary. The children who had b?en in the school the longest tjien proudly showed us their notebooks.. The Germans take great pride ib their handwriting. They ate only allowed to write righthanded,; and when ; they saw me writing;lefthanded in shorthand they were qjiilte astonished. and thought: tjtal I had hurt my right hand, The teacher explained that the children are ' not taught the proper way to '

write in the east-zone schools; we compared books of th«j newer students with those who had been there for 10 weeks, and it was very true. Sing Folk Songs Also, the teacher adde(L they are not taught any practical mathematics; while they are farther advanced in theoretical figuring, they could not calculate the floor space of a room, or other things that the ordinary German student does. ' I Like all boys and girls, these little refugee children were very happy to sing us a song, ope they had just learned, the state song of Thuringia before the Russian occupation. The teacher accompanied them on his violin. Next the biology lesson started. They were learning about the glno.wth of alpine plants, and at' which altitudes they grew. On a crude blackboard a beautiful picture in colored chalk had been drawn, showing the different al-i titudes. I Although the Bavarian government gives these children their school rooms and furniture and teachers, they do not furnish any): notebooks, paper, pencils, pens, or ink. One must not blame the Bavarian government, however, for they have many problems with their own overcrowded state,Resides having to pay occupaWm costs. They give all the aid: which thjey can.

Meanwhile, outside, the children not in school had discovered the jeep, and wilre soon swlirining over it. Driver Wilbur E. Carter of Detroit, Mich., loaded up with the kids and took them around the camp. They were wild ifrvdr this exciting thing,, because the Russians still today do noi associate with the German people. (In the final article I wiill describe how I interviewed akfamily of five who had\ fled from the Communists, a young boy who had been a member of the ed “Free German Youth.” a Communist organization, and a young fgirl, the daughter of a farmer, who was a member of the girls “Free German Youth.”) Rev. Sprunger To Pennsylvania Church The Rev. and j Mrs. Adrian Sprunger and daughter Cheryl • Ann, have moved to Rbaring Springs. Pa., where Rev. Sptunger will be pastor of the Mennonite church. Mrs. Sprunger was formerly Miss Mary Lou Barger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. jlarold Barger of Decatur route 2.

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a L/mk frwjr mUH Mr Ml ’ kat IS JBHk I a .X, „ I KSyiJß&d£k k i. i ■ I i \ HOSPITALMAN 3/c Zacheus A. Smith (left) of Corona, Calif., is interviewed before television cameras at Freedom Village, Korea, by Maj. Gen. Randolph M. Pate, USMC commanding general of the Ist Marine division. Smith was captured on Carson Hill last ApriL U. S. Naw nhoto. (International Radiophoto)

Divided Congress Foreseen Next Year Political Writers See Democrat House NEW YORK UP — Sixty Washington political correspondents and commentators polled by Look Magazine expect a divided congress next year with Republicans losing control of the house but keeping senate majority. ' !i Look reported today that the same group leaned heavily to belief that the Democrats wil nominate Adlgi E. Stevenson of Illincfis tor the presidency again , in 1956. Thje magazine said the poll showed “a feeling among political writers that congress, ih President Eisenhower’s first six months, mis muffed the ball — and that congress. rather than Ike, will get the blame.” Thirtydhree predicted a Democratic house as a result of 1954 elections: 26 thought the Republicans would hold on. and one "didn't know.”] On the senate side. 48 thought- the Republicans woujld keep 'control, nine thought the Democrats would take over, and three "didn’t know.” In guessing\on the next perniocratic presidential nominee, 43 named Stevenson, seven Sen. Stuart Symingtop : Mo., three Sejn. Richard B. Russell Ga„ and one Gov. Alljtri Shivers of Tejcas. Five didn't gijess.

Tree Trimmer Killed By Electrical Shock * SIIiELRY VILLE, Ind., UP — Clinton Curry. Jr.. 19-year-old Greensburg tree trimmer, died from electrical shock Monday when he touched a power line in a tree northeast of here. Stevenson Return Stirs Speculation Democrats Planning Big Welcome Home WASHINGTON. UP -4’ The impending return of Adlai E. Stevenson from a world tour has set Democratic circles afire with speculation about the future role of the 1952 presidential nominee. ; Democrats who want Stevenson as tlje jStandaifd-bearer in 1956 would like to keep the spotlight on him. A gradual eclipse would suit the purposes of other presidential hopefuls. Some idea of how party bigwigs feel about it may come out of the Itfg home - coming celebration planned for him at Chicago next month. The home - coming is being whooped into i tw o-day * affair, Sept. 14-15. including a meeting of the Democratic national committie, a SIOO-a-pla;e fund-raising dinner and a speech by the globetrotting nominee. His talk the' night ' of Sept. 15 will be broadcast |nd telecast nationally. No hard decision on Stevenson’s is likely at this time., But talk about it at a gathering of s<f njany leading Democrats is almost inevitable. 'lt wasn’t much of* a problem while Stevenson was out of the on his globe-circling tour. It needn’t,become an urgent problem oh his return. It is almost three;, full years before the next presidential nominating convention. Bur Stevensob backers for 1956 would like to establish as quickly and Quietly as mssible that their man is, the chief Democratic spckp'sman oh national affairs. They would like to see him booked as the major speaker at party; fund-raising dinners, campaigning for congressional candidates next year and making an pccasional national speech on affairs pf the day. Talks at party dinners would establish a contact with Democrats who may be delegates to the 1956 national cohvention. Helping elect Democrats to congress would win more! friend's within the party. Recognition as the Democratic spokesman on, national affairs would keep him in the general public’s eye. ‘ I j 1 Stevenson hasn’t said how he fbels about these hopes and plans

' Bf; Si r ' jgjjEljigy WEARING a heavy beard streaked with grey, Warrant Officer Dwight D. Coxe, of Fresno, Calif., tells newsmen in Inchon about the hundreds of United Nations Soldiers who died in Red POW camps. At the first camp, in Death Valley, about 150 men died of dysentery, he said. He was later moved to T/oktong where, he stated, 1,600 died between January and Juxml

Opposes Meddling In Soviet Empire 1 Kennan Urges U. S. | Resist Temptation WASHINGTON UP -r Former ambassador to Russia George F. Klhpan believes the United States should resist the temptation to fish in£ the troubled waters of Russia’s Chmmunlst empire. , He fears that any meddling by this country may help, rather than hinder, Russian efforts to-put down nnrest in satellite countries. Kennan, who is widely regarded as? a foremost American authority on the Soviet expressed his views Monday in the first major public speech he has made since retiring from the foreign servlce\ lasj spring. It was delivered before a conference on “The Problem of Soviet imperialism” sponsored by the Johns Hopkins University school of advanced international ‘studies. Kennan did not refer directly to recent moves by the Eisenhower administration to exploit satellite unrest, such as the distribution of free U.S. food parcels to residents of East Germany. But he made plain his own belief that a hands-off policy would 1 be best in the long run. Kennan said Soviet power is faced with “severe strains” both in Russia’s internal structure — an evident to the struggle for; among Stalin s heirs — and in the satellite empire. He predicted that these internal troubles will continue because the Kremlin is now.i “harvesting the crop of hatred and rejection it sowed! with subh reckless arrogance sbnie years ago.” ' » ■ , Kennan said it is important “that this process be permitted to reveal itself” without outside diplomatic interference. Aurand Recuperates From Appendectomy <; I}. Vernon Aurand, city clerktregsurer, who recently underwent gn I emergency appendectomy, is recuperating at his home in Decatur. Aurand, however, has been actively assisting the mayor, council and city department heads in preparing the proposed budget for the operation of the Icity. s The budget makers have held a series of conferences at the Aurahd home with Aurand and acting elerk-treasurer Ed Kauffman pre-, (siding. ? This is the first time in 14 years that Aurand has been absent from his office during budget making titne. He will return th# latter part of August or the first week in September.

qf his wejl-wishers. They >are going ahead on the theory that, as In 4952. he may not seek but would readily accept the presidential nomination.

orm Prescribed by the State Board of Bi 6gkt Fonjt No. 1 (Revised NOTICE TO TAXPA YERS OF TAX LEVIES . Bhi plAd\\: (^’^;n C dS‘\ n S forcemain ..y Preble Township. Before the TownT»WR M hI» I'Mnl. ' f TOWNSHIP HLOGBT CLASSII’K ATIOV i«»wnMni|i I unn: , Tuition F'tind* /■ Sslary ot Trustee | 900 .School Transfers *l4 '£° a " ■ • * Tnsnranrc ...: 200 > r . ent 7 Total' Tuition Mund ’ i 0 T f-‘ ">P<‘ r»hti«»n <>f Children 7025 t'lerk hire ... ' .... 2SO Sperinl School Fund: ’ ’ l4 000 '•••« >• Lijiht, and IRiver . 73 Ofn?o Tr u Ve, < KK « perM ‘ e - 316 Ke P nll, "f buildings and care A 1 : 2, "> Supplies, Printing and of i.irounds * * a care _ Tdt.il LSetwOl Fund $8760 - ' A. Total Township Fund $2431 Fuel for Schools. ’.4 "eo Total l\x;r Belief. Fund »2V73 KSTIMATE OF Fl/Wns Tn Ihi' Fund, neq.ired For Kwpense. “ * HAILED August 1, present year, to December 31, of • t, . . ensuing year . Towniship i bpe-ia! Schi, Tuition Poor Relief T- Total Budget Estimate for Incoming Year J.; /?-?!? « 1 1 '?A’‘n Fund 2. Ne<w»sary Expenditures to be made from Vp- ’ * Z4 * s, ‘ ,( ’ 814WO . o l i7? i y- aU . O , nB Unexpended July 31, of present y«ar 1170 ( ;. 51 ' qG4P •w. Additional Appropriations, to be made August •* 4 J 1, to Det ember 31, of present year . . .» 2soo 4. Outstanding Temporary Loans to be paid before-” • December 31, of preserit year, not included in ' l; Lines 2 or 3 {Add Line- 1,2, 3 and 1K... 3«"0 17811 23646 i?* 1 ;\ nd ,o Uc Kr,,e, ' r,, From s ‘» ur ‘«‘- t O<b*r Ttenn The Proposed Rntr Os Tax Levy . Actual Balance, July 31, present year ' .-..A. 16in *>l77 fi<tr7 1 7. Ta xe l be/ Collected, present year (Decem8. Miscellaneous Revenue, other than from Tax I • ! 1 '! . Levy, to be received from August lof present * ’ 1 par to December 31, of ensuing year ' ’ (bee schedule in Trustee's Office/ (a) Special Taxes (See Schedules) . ‘ ' . H ’ 0 -nJ 7 Al L Oth . ,e J r , , } eveno < ; <S«e Schedules) L.”‘ ' 250 * 9. total Funds (Add Lines 6,7, 8a and 8b) . 2t21 131 m Illis I 10. Net Amount to be raised r or expenses to De- * ‘ t,7H ‘ , ccmbcr :;1, o f ensuing year . , . 1180 4S< 0 11)1’8 > ' tl. Operating Balance (Not in excess of Expense January 1, to June 30. Less Miscellaneous Revenue for saWie Period) , , . , 1 H»<>. 3650 ‘ jm.n h 12. Amount tn be raised by Tax Levy .."7 ~ -> - V ' b»SO 12528 - ’ ' PHOPOSEI) LEV IKS ' '• MH Valuation of Taxable Property J. ; ’i Number of Taxable Polla ; J ’ "’ 4 l 1 ■ Adjustment Factor T ' 8 ,.»2 1 _ J . I * . ; i Levy <»n Amount to Tnwnshfp . ■ Property Be liaised Special School ' r *-■ i ■ •$ '»9,: $ 228" . ruitinn i r :: 5503 Transportation - *"] i ’’7 1392# Total •[• •-• / I . . ’2l 2947 COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF TAXES COLLECTED AND TO BE inT.T.ECTED FL NDS I To Be 5 ; Colly-ted Co.le< ted Collectel Township .......: ... < s f-«-’ « 1 ''■' « ic.X . *' # s 3 Transportation k'" ‘ l;> ' . * 20*1’1 236.| \ ’aj-n Total , . ■ !''i:- 1 - |2d736 SH2IM' $19’362 NOTICE TO T.AXPtFF.H'* <»F TAX LEVIES ’ _ Taxpayers appearing shall have a right to he hoard therebn. After the tax levies have been deternjineq, and presented to the county Auditor not later tliau two daprior to the second September, and the levy fixed 'by the County Tak Adjustment Board, or on their failure so In do, by rti<j Countv Auditor, ten or more t»xpaver» feeling themselves aggrieved by sn- h levies, may appeal to’tihie i State Board or Tax Commissioners for further and final hearing thereon by filing a petition with the ißbuntV Auditnc on or before the Fourth Monday of Septefnber oc on or before the tenth oay after publication by the County Auditer of Tax Hates charged, whichever date is later, and the state board will fix a date fur heartm« tn this county. 9" . '• « Dated- August 3, 1953 -,s ; ED AI’MANN, AL’UUET I—ll I \ Pifcble Tup. Trustee

-B FMaraHF f ■ -. jU .■ J : ■ iJTIL'-iiiiilßMlllß^L-K-THIS SMILING CLOSEUP of Sir Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister, was made as he left his Chart well private home by car for Chequers, England, his official country home. The Prime Minister’s office said that he had “benefited greatly” from his month’s rest and that he Iwioiild remain at Chequers a short time onjy. (International) ——• —r— 1--4., —- — » ——-— ——,4-4. —e

Father Joyful As Prisoner Son Freed GARY, Ind. UP —- “I’ve been looking forward to this ever since the truce was signed,” said the father of Pfe. Leonard Beasley, Jr., a released POW.Leonard. Sr. said his sob, 22. had written he hoped to go to college after his release. He joined the army in 1949 and was takeh prisoner in November, 1950, has father said. “I’ve been waiting a Jong time,” he added happjly. & Studebaker Reports Business Slump End SOUTH BEND, Ind. UP — A bdlsinesk slump paused by a 10week su<pplier>ir|ke has been wij>ed out,? the Studebaker Corp, reported today. ;; K. B. Elliott, the auto firm’s executive ! vice-president, said retail I sales in the fih(il 10 days) of July were more than 65 per cent greater than in 1 the last third of the, preceding mpmh. He siijd sales were more than 65 per cent higher intthe 10-day period and exceeded the first It* days of the month by more than 60 per cent. 4: ?,. ~ M; Stuck ,Stamps When postage (stamps drq stuck together, place a piee’e of ..pkper over them and .paes over it with a warpi iron. Then separate the stamps. •,

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1953

Anxiously Wait Word Os Leroy Baumgartner Members of the j Emil’Baumgartner family of Monroe township are eagerly listening tq radio broadcasts fol news of their son and brother, Cpl! Leroy Baumgartner. v>ho has beein a prisoner of the’ Reds since Jdly of 1950.

So fail in the exchange of prisoners. Cpl. Bahiilgartner’s name has not appeared (and members of the family pre said to be quite alarmed -anti wdrried. A radio broaiTcast said that all the prisoners returned sp far ,were captured during the later stages of tiie war and none of those returned that were captqred soon after the start of- the war, as was Upl. Bgumgartner. ' However, the family has hopes that he is alhh and well, because they heard from h|m occasionally. The last letter was received from him about m'ohths ago., Trade in a good Town —Dedhtijr Offered Faster Relief From Pains A special Enteric Coated Tablet. Qtiiek- & Wo ? d Ftr * ,n » fi- oni intestines. Will not nauseate. Reduces uric acid, riving quick, longer lastiihg relief to de«>pG** Benaine A R - R«l*ef q HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.