Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 51, Number 278, Decatur, Adams County, 25 November 1953 — Page 1

Vol. LI. No. 278.

Armed Forces! Study Possible Manpower Cut iStudy Possibility Os 10 Percent Cut . Next Fiscal Year WASHINGTON. UP —Asst, defense se.retary John A. Hannah said tockiy the army, navy and marine dorps are studying the possibility of cutting manpower strength by 10 percent in the next fiscal year. A decii ion is expected early next month, v hen the defense budget for the fiscal year starting next July is <lue to be completed. A 10’ percent cut in manpower may save one billion dollars, it , has been estimated. . J' • Hannah emphasized at a, news conference that if a 10 percent cut were made it would be-in “support’ troops and not impair the “combat effectiveness” of the army, na|vy and marine corps. Hannah said that it has been agreed tliat the air force will keep !tn present authorized p strength of 970.000 men while building ip to 127 wings. . |{ ( As for the other services. Hannah said he has asked them ‘to make a ‘honest to goodness effort” to ?ut their strength about 10 percent through “improved utilizatior ” of manpower. ? Y 15 Hannah said there is a “widespread feeling” within the defense department that the three services should b<> able to maintain their present combat -strength with “fewer men in support.” YHannah emphasized that the proposed 10 percent cut was -a “starting point” for manpower studies. If the services find it "impofblble” to make such a cut wjthdut impairing their combat effectiveness. he stlid, the proposed reducwill, be modified. Hannahl said he has given these manpower targets for the services' to aim at as their fiscal year-ohd strength n June, 1955-: -jj Army 1,281,000; navy, 670,000; marine corps, 207,000. This compared with fiscol yearend strengths set for June, 1954. Os army, navy, 745.Q&0; marines, 230,000. fi Hannah also disclosed that present plans call for closing only six out of about 200 military cominisaries as| a result of a congressional order. Damage Suits Filed In Circuit Court Sue For Injuries In Traffic Wreck 1 To danage suits' asking s2‘»t have be in filed in the Adapts i circuit court by Walter G. Wet's t. .1.4, and Harry Hebble, Jr., 15. against the driver and passenget of a car that struck them as they rode on a bicycle on August on JU. S highway 33 about twe miles south of the city. ' Defendants in the suits arcBeryl Lajntz and June W. Lantz, (the driver, who are alleged by the plaintiffs to have been gent in tie operation of the caf. Both boys, said to have been riding from the drive-in theater, were knocked from their bike arc*. , received extensive injuries. J In the defendant’s\ answer, ;Jill damaging allegations set out the plaintiffs aredenied. Werst is asking 8 00 and Hebble 8150. Ar official source'said the suits are in the process ot being settled amicably. Attorneys for the plaintiffs are Voglewede & Anderson; for the defendant s are Rothberg, Gallniey er & Doermer. Stevenson Visits \ Alabama Governor y MONTGOMERY, Ala. UP — Adlai E. Stevenson paid a “don- ’ political” visit to Gov. Gordon Persons of Alabama today in the \ second stjp of a Southern trip. ] ■?' The 1952 Democratic presidential candidate ilew here from Atlanta Tuesday after attacking Republican “McCarthyism” and de f fending former /President Truman’s role in the Harry' Dexter White case in n speech at the Georgia capitol. 16 PAGES 5

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THE FIRST LEG of her six months tour of lher British Dominions completed. Queen Elizabeth II gracefully accepts a curtesy) as she and her husband the Duke of Edinburgh alight from their plane at Kindley Field in Bermuda. They were officially welcomed by the Governor of Bermuda Sir Alexander Hood (second Hrom ft is the first time that a reigning British monarch has visited the tiny islands which form the oldest self-governing colony in the British Commonwealth. U_

Sen. McCarthy Defends Role Os McCarthyism Offers Himself As Campaign Issue In Answer Tp Truman NEW YORK UP — Seh. Joseph R. McCarthy offered himself today) as an issue in the 1954 congressional elections. The Wisconsin senator, on a nationwide radio and television defended his role as the founder of “McCarthyism” and invited Voters to pass judgment on his Communist-hunting tactics at the polls next year. 'McCarthy made a |ialf-hour speech Tuesday night over major radio and ”hv networks after demanding equal time to answer an attack by former President Harry S. Truman on “McCarthyism.” The senator said that if the American people agree with Mr. Triiman that “McCarthyism is bad,” they can\ "get rid of me as chairman of the investigating committee next fall by defeating aay Republican up for election.” 'He denounced Truman as ar exponent of “Trumanism”, which he defined as “The placing of your political party above the interest of the country, regardless of how much the country is haznaged thereby.” He also criticized the Eisenhower administration for\ not getting rid of all alleged Communists in the government and for not cutting off foreign aid to nations which conduct business with Communist China. i.Mr. Truman, at his home tn Independence, Mo., refused to comment on the McCarthy speech and gave no'indication whether he even had listened to it. President Eisenhower went t? bed early Tuesday night at Augusta, Ga.. and did not hear the speech. Few members of congress. Democrat or Republican, would comment on the McCarthy speech. Democratic national chairman Stephen A. Mitchell had only the remark: "Look who’s talking.” Rep. Herman P. Eberharter D-Pa. said McCarthy “reminds me of a bubble that has so much wind In it it’s going to bust. He’s a blow-hjard. McCarthy sat before microphones and TV cameras in a small CBS television studio in New York to condemn Mr. Truman’s conduct in the Harry Dexter White case and charge that the Truman administration had “crawled with Communists.” ' “Tonight I shall spend but very little time on Harry Truman" he said. “As an Individual, he Is of no more importance than any other individual who has been repudiated b an overwhelming vote of the American people. Trumanism. however, becomes an issue insofar (Tara Te Page Six)

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Junk Yard Hearing Delayed To Dec. 8 Long Hearing Held Here Tuesday Night A long meeting which XiMUy resulted in a continuance'* to Tues- 1 day night, December 8, Was held by the Decatur board of zoning appeals last night at city hall when the matter of the William Smith junk yard was the principal business. The junk yard, iocated at the rear of the Smith property on High street, has been the target ot south end residents for some time Property owners in the vicinity claim that Smith is violating tho zoning ordinance and that he was not operating his junk yard at the time the ordinance was adopted in 1949 and therefore should be compelled to construct an eightfoot fence around the, entire yard. Others claim that he should be permitted to operate a yard only on a small enclosed portion of his property. Smith states that he has been in the junk business at the sine location since 19+5 and therefore does not come under the zoning ordinance. The property owners were represented at the hearing by Cust?r & Smith and Smith was represented by Ed A. Bosse. Eleken witnesses were questioned at the Tuesday night hearing, which started almost a year ago and has bad two delays. After more than three hours of questioning, by agreement of bo‘.l. sides, the hearing was continued until December 8 at which time more witnesses will be heard. Those testifying last night included: Y Anthony Burl Johnson former Adams county sheriff, Paul Myers, iMrs. Nile Williamson Theodore Eyanson, Tsm Garner, Mrs. Burt aHley, Everett Hutker. ' William Smith, William Mcßride and O. L. McClain. McClain was on the stand when the recess for two weeks was agreed cn. Tice Baker Is Named Grand Jury Bailiff Tice Baker, well known Adam* county man has been named grand jury bailiff by Judge Myles F. Parrish of Adams circuit court: The grand jury will convene next Wednesday at 16 a.m. It is the annual meeting of the jury and it is the duty of the grand jury to inspect county property, including the jail and infirmary, and make such recommendations as it sees fit for the betterment of the property. The jury also has the power to make any other investigations which may be called to its attention. Prosecuting attorney Lewis U Smith will sit with the jury in its deliberations. The jury will meet and' receive it* charge from Judge Parrish and then will adjourn into it* private chambers to organize and set up a schedule. Baker will serve as long as the jury is in session.

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Expect Canada To Allow U. S. Quiz Gouzenko Seek Protection Os Former Soviet Clerk Who Broke Spy Case .OTTAWA, (UP)— Canada was expected to notify American authorities today they can question former Soviet cipher clerk Igor Gouzenko on condition they help, him keep his present identity secret to avoid possible retaliation by Reds he exposed in 1946. The government also was expected to Identify a “high Canadian official” who allegedly warned the FBI in 19+6 that the late Harry Dexter White was a bad security risk. The announcements probably will rhe made when the house of commons convenes late this afternoon. Gpuzenko, former Soviet embassy clerk who put the finger on Communist atomic spies, lives a nearly normal life as a Canadian under a new identity, somewhere in Canada. A public appearance would end his present anonymity and make it more difficult to guard him against possible Communist revenge, authorities said. External affairs minister Lester B. Pearson disclosed to correspondents at the United Nations ip New York Tuesday what stand his government would take on Gouzenko. He said the government would state in commons that Goukenko “can go anywhere” he likes. ' | However, Pearson indicated it would be up to Gouzenko himself whether he talks to American authorities. The former Soviet emplaye, who now lives as a ward ot the Canadian government under heavy police protection, has indicated a willingness to answer questions but it was understood he did not care to go to the United States “for security reasons.” Pearson reiterated that he didn’t think Gouzenko would have any(Tum To Pace Eicht) C. C. Membership Reported Growing Retail Chairman In Statement Today The formerly lagging membership of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce is now coming back to full strength, according to Kenneth Shannon, retail division chairman. Shannon credited the recoup o‘ members who had strayed from the local organization to the “wonderful” work of Chamber executive secretary Fred Kolter, whom he acknowledged as a man who “gets out in the field and works.” Shannon said he has experienc ed good cooperation in the past two projects of the Chamber, the Halloween parade- and the present labors for the Christmas season. The chairman said he believes there has been a “change of thinking in the members of the commercial group; “from the attitude of sitting back and letting the other fellow do It, to the realization that something good can com.e out / of the CC ,pnly if there is something put into it first.” The chairman declared he was “very happy over the present Improved situation” and looked forward to a “continuing rise of spir it that can mean only the eventual success of the organization.” Shannon, who took office last June, steps down from hi* post as of the first ot the year to make room for a: new chairman who will be named shortly, r -i

Roots Os juvenile Problems In Homes Agree Delinquency Widespread In U. S. i WASHINGTON UP — Experts on juvenile delinquency seem to agree on at least two things—it is widespread and its roots are in the home. » Q Beyond those common denominators, a score of specialists who testified during four days of hearings before a Senate subcommittee offered a wide variety of diagnoses and cure s The subcommittee, headed by Sjen. Robert C. Hendrickson RN.J., ended the national phase of its investigation Tuesday. Early next month It will look into the local Washington situation and then It will go to New York and Boston for hearings. Most of the experts agreed there is danger in looking for a single cause or a single antidote for delinquency. But most witnesses told the subcommittee that the pace ot modjefn living and the absence of **jgalth> home iife are major underlying factors. A number came right out and said more old fashioned discipline is needed. To illustrate the nature and seriousness of delinquency in various parts k of the country, specialists told shocking tales of a baby-sell-ing racket in New York, narcotics smuggling from Communist China, benzedrlne-and barbiturate — inspired sex orgies in Oklahqmi City and lives in a Mitchellville, lowa, girls training school. On the other hand, there were impressive examples of what some communities have done to stamp \ <Tura Ts Face **!▼•) Art Exhibit Held At School Tuesday ■ ' Much Interest Is Shown In Exhibit Much interest was shown by the public in the first annual art show held Tuesday afternoon and night it Decatur high school gymnasium under auspices of the Wheel club, composed of'art students of Miss Kathryn Kauffman. Each visitor was asked to vote for first, second and third choices >f the 56 picture display and the three winners will be announced as soon aS all the votes are counted. The show, open to all residents of Decatur, was limited this year to oil paintings, pastels, charcoal and water-color. Oil paintings accounted for 50 of the 56 individual exhibits. In the oil painting division. Harry Brown/ Decatur artist had the largest number of pieces; Mrs. Katherine Anker, Mrs. Cleo Linn. Miss Janet Everhart, Miss Carolie Nelson, Mrs. Vera Owens, Mrs. Harold \Rhynard and Mary Margaret Glhzner had displays. Mrs. Owens and Mrs. Clem Voglewede had displays of pastels. Jim Callow* had the only chacoal drawing entitled “Bill.” Mrs. Anker and Bryce Thomas had displays in water colors. Public acceptance was sufficient that the sponsoring club is planning a larger show next year. The displays were arranged around the gymnasium floor and interested spectators were visiting the exhibit all afternoon and Issue Draft Calls For December 2 The Adams county selective serv : ice board today announced two draft calls for Wednesday, Deo. 2. One call is for a group of eight to leave for physical examinations, the second for a contingent of five to report for active induction.

Labels Witness Highly Active As Spy Agent McCarthy Labels Hyman As Highly Active Spy Agent NEW YORK, UP — Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy today labelled a wit ness as Tone of the most active esponage agents we have run down so far." He said a|eo he would ask that two othefs W cited for contempt. The witness accused by McCarthy as a spy in the second day of public hearings on alleged radar spring was Harry A. Hyman. 31, New York, a former employe of the Federal Telecommunications Corp. Hyman refused to testify whether he is a paid Russian espionage agent when he appeared before McCarthy’s senate permanent investigations subcommittee. He said the answer might tend to incriminate him. The Wisconsin Republican senator said he would ask the senate to cite for contempt Dr. Harry Grundfest, an instructor in neurology at Columbia University. Grunfest bad testified he had never engaged in espionage, but refused to answer McCarthy’s questions about possible Communist affiliations. He also refused to say whether he thought Communists should be allowed to continue as professors in colleges. McCarthy said he would have him cited for contempt because he did not invoke the fifth amendment in declining to answer the question. Another witness McCarthy said would be Cited was Marcel Ulman, an employe at the army radar laboratory at Fort Monmouth, N. J., who failed to appear in answer to a subpena. The senator said Ulman had invoked the fifth (Tara To Pace Six) Snowflakes Flutter On Indiana Today i ■ ■ ' ■- First Real Touch v Os Winter Today INDIANAPOLIS, UP — Snowflakes as big as goose-feathers fluttered on Indiana today as the first real touch of winter came to a large portion of the state. The snow melted on streets and sidewalks as rapidly as it fell. But it moistened the thoroughfares and brought a warning from state police supt. Frank A. Jessup that Thanksgiving holiday travelers should be “extra cautious.” Areas from the far north to the extreme south reported snow slur ries and the weather bureau expected them to continue tonight but end before dawn Thursday. Temperatures were expected to remain above freezing until early Thursday, virtually eliminating slick road hazards. Cloudy skies, and little temperature change were expected for the holiday. Temperatures were barely freezing northward and slightly above in the lower half in mid-morning. Lows ranging from 30 at Fort Wayne to 35 at Evansville and Terre Haute were recorded early this morning. \ Light precipitation during the 24-hour period ending at 7 a.m. today kept the countryside moist end reduced the danger of fire in woodland* and brush where thousands of acres burned during a long drought. Evansville reported .23 of an Inch, Fort Wayne .10, Indianapolis .07, Terre Haute .06, South Bend .05 and Lafayette .02.

Queen Elizabeth In Jamaica Today Initial Visit By Reigning Monarch KINGSTON, Jamaica UP — Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Jamaica today for a crowded three days of ceremonies and presentations. The American-built Stratocruiser carrying the Queen and the duke of Edinburgh to the second fullfledged stop of' their six-month world tour arrived at the former pirate port of Montego Bay after a five-hour flight from Bermuda. The royal couple immediately began a journey along roads lined with gaily-dressed natives excited over the first visit by a reigning monarch. Triumphal arches vied with brilliant tropical flowers and gaily-colored shirts, skirts and bandanas along the 120-thite route to Kingston, capitol of ihe island colony. Beaming local women with baskets of produce on their arms proudly formed the guard of honor at festivs villages and towns along the road. Girls in gay print ptirts and bandanas danced at the roads Me. Everywhere crowds cried “God the Queen” as Elizabeth passed. The royal airliner “Canopus” touched down at the Montego Bay airport at 9:54 a.m. As the Queen stepped from the plane at the. end Ca-wra Te Paar* Four) Missionary Speaks To Decatur Lions Rev. Augsburger Is Speaker Last Night Lions Tuesday night listened to a talk by the Rev. han Augsburger, Baptist missionary to the Dorn incan Republc. introduced by program chairman Lawrence Anspaugh, Rev. Augsliurger enumerated several of the good points about the Dominican society, and a few of the poor ones. He started by saying that lit eracy among the natives is very high, also being progressive in education and typical of the fast growth show’n by most South American Republics. Continuing on the good side or the ledger, the missionary said the Dominicans are taking advantage of their natural resources and making the most of their main ( agricultural products, cane sugar, rice and tobacco. In the column of liabilities, Rev Augsburger depicted the natives as . . . Mars ... no stability . . . little or no moral and ethic-il standards” as are known here. The misisonary told the Lions he knew of a man who had 1? children, mothered by more than one female. He said business dealings are on a precarious footing, the employer often being demanded to pay a full day’s work so; only two hours, the employe refusing to lift a hand with the boss around. It was announced that the Berne Lions club will hold charter night on Dec. 10. — Santa Claus Comes To Decatur Saturday The Christmas shopping season will open officially in Decatur store* Saturday. Santa Claus will arrive by, plane at 1:30 p.m. Sat and will be escorted to the court house, where he will hold reign from 2 to 4 o’clock and from 6 to 8 p.m., with candy treat* dis tribated to the children. Myriads of Christmas bargains ire offered to shoppers of Decatur and area In today's 16-page edition ,f the Decatur Dally Democrat.

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Boost Assures Pay Hike For Auto Workers Government Officer Declares Period Os Inflation Near End WASHINGTON UP — The co*t of living index, pushed along by higher prices for such things as beer and admission to 30 movies, hit a new all-time peak in midOctober, the government said today. The increase was enough to assure 2 - cent hourly wage increases for some one million auto workers -whose pay Scales were tied to the mid-October index. Commissioner Ewan Clague ot the burean of labor statistics said the long series of index gains — this whs the eighth straight monthly increase—probably is ending. “The period ot Inflation appears to be ended ” Clague said, adding the index should' remain fairly stable lor, at least, several mouths. The mid-October*index level—--115.4 per cent bf 1947—‘49 price* which represent 100 for calculating purposes—was two-tenths of one per cent above mid-September. Overall food prices declined twotenths of 1 per cent for mid-Septem-ber to mid-October but housing, apparel, goods and services, medical care, personal care and recreation costs were higher. Beer and cigaret prices gained 1 per cent and reading and recreation costs were up seven-tenths of 1 per cent. BLS said a major factor 4n the latter category, was higher admission prices for three-dimen-sion movies. The rise in the index meant a 2-cent pay increase for workers in the auto industry whtSse wages are tied to the rise or fall in tho bureau’s living-cost indicator. Ths increase will go to employes in all, major motor firms, including 385,000 hourly-paid employes of General Motors. A total of 105,000 salaried GM employes will receive $lO as a result of the rise in living costs over the past three months. The total increase in cost of living, since October, 1952, was only 1.1 per cent. Prices were 13.4 per cent above the level of June, just before the Korean war. Bureau commissioner Ewan Clague said that despite the rise, prices at this time are “practically stable.” He said the index could “just as well drop!’ and might go down a alight bit In the next few months. Infant Killed In Auto-Truck Crash INDIANAPOLIS, UP —A mother was injured and her baby killed late Tuesday when a car driven by Mrs. Mary Jane Threewita, 22, Indianapolis, crashed into a truck. Eighteen-month-old Raymond A. Threewits was killed but two other children aged 3 and 4. escaped injury. INDIANA WEATHER Cloudy with snow flurries moatly over the north sad east portion* tonight Thursday partly cloudy eoutn, mostly cloudy with snow flurries north. Continued rather cold. Low tonight 25-32. High Thursday 3542.

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