Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 200, Decatur, Adams County, 25 August 1954 — Page 1

Vol. LU. No. 200

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. Pictures* of escape hole through Jail wall: On. the right is the view of the hole from the south cell block, showing the small size of the exit: the steel plate, bolted over the round' airpipe bole, was hetat in place by seven bolts, and tad been there for more than 15

Chinese Warned U. S. Fleet May Be Put In Use Military Has Authority To Defend Islands WASHINGTON (INS> —Tte U.S. has warned Peiping that a Communist' Chinese attack on National Ist • held islands between Formosa and the Chinese mainland might bring the U. S. Seventh Fleet into action. Secretary of State John Foeter Dulles said Tuesday that U. S. military officials now have the authority to defend the steppingstone islands if it was felt their loes to the Communists would endanger Formosa. week ‘President Elsenhower made it crystal clear that the U. S. intended to defend Formosa if the Chinese Reds attack the Nationalist stronghold. He told a news conference that any attack would have ta ran over the U. $■ Seventh Fleet. The administration's words of warning were made in wake of a full blast propaganda campaign by the Peiping regime in which the Chinese Reds talked of seizing (Formosa. Authoritative military sources said today it is possible that all American Military forces in the Far East may be assigned to help the U. S. Seventh Fleet smash any Chinese Communist attack against Formosa. These sources in Tokyo, mindful of the Communist propaganda blasts, indicated that both American Army and Air Force units are prepared to Join the fleet if necessary. ' * American sources in Tokyo predicted that any Communist move against Formosa would result in “a terrible beating for the Rede." Heavy Storm Hits In Hammond Area INDIANAPOLIS (INS) — Hammond was cleaning up after a storm with tornadic-like winds today while the rest of Indiana sweltered in hot. muggy weather. Winds up to 80-miles an hour - hit the Woodinar area of Hammond. knocking a garage from its foundation, ripping roofs from two houses, uprooting trees and knocking down utility lines.

—. . - — f , Diversion Terrace Is Inspected By Farmers

Over ISO persons turned out thia week for the dlveislon terrace demonstration at the Joe L. Tech farm Ln French township, county agent L. E. Archhold reported today. Four plow* helped build the di- ' veraion terrace, designed to divert water flowing down a slope durinc heavy raine, and preventinc the “ waWr from ruining cultivated field*. Four more plows were used to renovate a pasture, which was contour plowed, disced and seeded during the demonstraition. Three more tractors pulling diacs plowed up a small gully In the pas(urd. so that Lt could also be planted. At noon lunch was served by meml>era of Leonard Kingsley’s Future Farmers of America.' After lunch the group moved to the Herman Klpfer farm where a wildlife sanctuary maintained under the Pittman-Robertson act, and a living fence made of multiflora rose vines, was explained to the group by Dale N. Martin, district leader of Pittman-Robert-eon project 6-D. Martin pointed out that a living ih- 1

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■r' vßfc ; igjP' _ years. t , Papers were placed in the hole by Brewster to protect him from the ehanp edgee and dirt; the picture cm the left shows where Brewster emerged, over the sink tn the darkroom, located in the Jail garage.

Jury Is Called In Gambling Probe Jay County Court Orders Vice Study PORTLAND, Ind., (INS) — A full-wale grand Jury probe was ordered today into allegations of widespread: gambling in Jay County and al the recent Jay County Fair. The jury was ordered convened Septj. 20 «on tlie recommendation of Prosecutor Keith Fraser, who said he asked two crusading ministers to submit a list of witnesses to be called. The Rev. Forest A. Reed, of the Portland Evangelical United Brethren church, said he and the Rev. Harold L. Kennedy, of the Portland N azarene Church, will "have a substantial UsL” Both ministers have changed Police Chief Wayne Franklin and Sheriff Fred Pensinger with failure to uphold state anti-gaming laws. Meanwhile, United Brethren conference officials refuted rumors that the Rev. Mr. Reed, 60, was run out of Muncie. Officials said he is one of the most highly respected ministers in the conference and *l<t *Mt 40 PbMlMrt b* cause it was felt he could do the , most good there. Said a spokesman: “If Portland officials can’t control the gambling situation there, U is a good thing that the ministers are doing something about it." Hospital Rental OK'd By Governor 1,400 Beds Are Listed In Deal INDIANAPOLIS (INS)The State of Indiana w'as ready today to take control of Camp Atterbury’s Wakeman Hospital to relieve crowded conditions at the state mental institutions. Former Array opposition to the state's plans to house senile patients at Wakeman was dropped and Gov. George N. Craig gave a go sign to rent the 1,100 bed hospital. Terms of the agreement call for Indiana to pay 1104,000 for use of the hospital tor the first year and >97,000 for following years. The state will pay $38,000 year for use of the warehouses. The extensive warehouse facilities including the cold storage . sheds will be used as a central supply center for all state Institutions. . L - - . . - ,

fence, made from multiflora rose vines, harbors Insect-eating bind*, and natural wildlife, increasing hunting facilities in the area. In addition, crop* grown near the living fence do not suffer from lose of moisture, often showing better growth than those plants in the center of the field. The principal objection, Martin pointed out,~to rose fendee is Che fact that they must be 3 years old to turn cattle. However, they do not need repairs, ae other fences, and they do not tend to spread out • over the fielde. A good living fence. Martin declared, will turn everything but chicken*. It also prevents the touching of noses be- - tween livestock on neighboring ' farm*, and the spread of disease in th.be manner. Quail, pheasant, partridge, and rabbits hide in the fences; baby song birds alone. Martin pointed out. eat their weight in Insects every day. 1 Lt was also announced this week , that four million mulUflora roes 1 seedlings will bo available at the 1 state fair thio year for Indiana 1 farmers. Rose fences have been (Csatlasea Ua Paas Floe) 1

Ike Endorses Plan To Bolster West Germany ■ Tottering EDC Prompts New German Strength By HOWARD HANDLEMAN Chief 1.N.8. Diplomatic Correspondent WASHINGTON (INS) The Eisenhower plan to defend Western Europe and bolster the Adenauer government of West Germany was unfolded today by diplomatic sources. Working closely with Prime Minister Sir Winsted Churchill of Britain, the President plans to recognize West Germany as a sovereign state with a right to rearm. ■' This recognition will be granted, no matter what the French do to the tottering edifice of the European Defense Community, according to diplomatic informants. These officials forecast - that Britain and the U.S. probably wilt make some kind of announcement on West German sovereignty before the Bundestag meets on Sept. 1». The announcement will be designed to strengthen the position of Chancellor Konrad Adenauer and fortify him against threatened assaults from both right and left on the basis of the failure., of the EDC plan."■ The French are caught in an unenviable position. Reports from Paris said Premier Pierre MendesFrance asked for a copy of the Anglo-American understanding oh West Germany and was refused. The request itself illustrated how uneasy the French are about the final decision Britain apd America make on Germany. Western diplomats expressed hope that this uneasiness might soften the French opposition to EDC. Under EDC the German army would ba an equal partner in a European army under international control. the French apparently have no way Os knowing now whether the alternative would mean a national army of a free and sovereign Germany. in Brussels last week. the French asked the five other EDC nations to put tighter control on the Germans in an all-European army than on the French, Dutch, Italians, Belgians or Luxembourgers. Thia request was rejected. Toll Road Returns High, Says Official Hartman Lists Toll Benefits FRANKLIN. Ind. (INS) — A high-ranking toll road official told a group in Franklin Tuesday night that toll roads are smashing preconstruction engineering estimates of traffic volume potentials acroea the nation. Chief Engineer Herman D. Hartman spoke before the Kiwanis Club meeting. An Andereon Rotarian luncheon Tuesday heard former State Senator Ralph Ferguson, a publicist for the Commission. extol! the economic benefits j the East-West Northern pay-as-you-ride rood would bring. Hantnian, a former state representative and state highway commiwsion member.' died first-re-turn® on the traffic volume of the New York State Thruway, the, newest addition to the nation’s toll 1 roads. Hartman Mid: "Between June 24 when the first 115-mtle section of this rood was opened and Aug. 5 when the first tabulation of traffic volume made a total of $282,851.75 had been collected In regular toll revenues plus an additional $59,800 from the sale of commuters permit* to New Yorkers. e . "This by for exceeded the original enginering estimate on the road."_ - . Indiana Toll Road To Be Started Soon INDIANAPOLIS (INS) — The Indiana Toll Road Commission today decided to break ground on the S2BO-mfllion east-west pay-as-you-ride thruway Sept. 21 near the St. Joaeph-LaPorte county line. ■, Details of the ceremonies have 1 not been established and the exact site remains to be chosan. The commission said, however, it will ask Gov. George N Craig to officiate. And epokeemeu added that several members ot the Commission would be present and probably some out-of-state dignitaries.

> Decoturj Indiana, Wednesday, August 25, 1954.

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1 " 4-H Group To Make Trip To Cincinnati r A special surprise trip, to Jhe Cincinnati zoo Thursday fats been arranged for the members of the St. Mary's Kek iongas 4-H club as a reward for completing their 4-H projects and showing at the 4-H fair in Monroe, Mrs. Robert Bailey, a group leader, reported today. Mrs. Lawrence Ehrsam and Mrs. Earl Williamson will accompany the young ladies on the trip, which will be made by school bu%. Both the boys and girla clubs from St. Marys township will be taken to the Indiana State Fair next week,it was reported. Special Session Request Refused Craig Scoffs At C. 1.0. Suggestion INDIANAPOLIS (INS) —Governor George N. Craig said today that he does not intend to call a special session of the Indiana General Assembly. He assured Hoosiers that present unemployment ratea do not Justify such action. The Indiana CIO Council Monday asked Gov. Craig to call a special session in order to deal with unemployment which Council President Dallas Sella said has hit South Bead. .EvausvlUe, Fort Wayne, 1 Terre Haute and Indianapolis especially hard. Both Sells and Gov. Craig quoted the Indiana Employment Security Division as reference to their figures, but they didn’t come out with the same conclusion. Coincident with his statement, Gov. Craig released an lESD report showing unemployment has leveled off and that In spite of vacation lay-offs and some automobile plant shutdowns for model change-over, non 4tar m employfnent In Juiy whs only IS,OOO less than last May. Claims for unemployment compensation dropped from 85,000 in March to about 66,000 monthly at present, the IESD reported. Director William C. Stalnaker of the MfSD said’that "most business analysts anticipate an increase in employment this fall when production of 1955 models starts in the automotive Industry" and added: “The true trend of employment will not be certain until late fall?’ Sells, in making his request, had quoted the LESD figures as showing 63,000 Hoosiers are drwing unemployment compensation and another 66.000 are unemployed but have exhausted their entitlement. Gov. Craig also recalled that when he previously offered io call a special session if the legislators would confine their law-making to the unemployment problem and nothing else, he failed to net a# assurance that such limitation could he carried out. Auto Supply Co. Receives Award From AP Concern The Decatur Auto Supply haa been awarded a bronze and mahogany service award plaque by the AP Parti Corporation as recognition of 45 years' of consecutive business association as wholesale outlet for AP mufflers and pipes in the Decatifr area, it was announced today by Don Forst, owner of the company. Forst purchased the auto supply in 1947; it had formerly been known as Michael’s auto supply, and before that, an English auto aupply. The atore was originally founded as an auto supply store in 1934, twenty years ago. Employees of the firm, in addition of Forst are Ralph Loshe, purchasing agent | Richard Feasel. counter salesman; and Bob Waldo, salesman for a service area extending about 30 miles arpund Decatur. « The corporation making the award is the world's largest supplier of replacement mufflers and pipe*- one of the principal suppliers of original equipment to car manufacturers. , _ ‘ ... w

-a--., Emphasis Given To Anti-Red Weapons New Legal Steps ‘ Are Outlined i WASHINGTON (INS) — President Eisenhower's approval of legislation outlawing the Communist ' party hae given dramatic emphasi* l to the new arsenal of legal weai p<fh.s forged this year to strength- . e« the battle against subversion, i What are these measures and , how will they aid the federal government in this fight. < Here, in question - and - answer form, is an explanation of congressional action and the reasons tor U. Q. Which of Hie Eisenhower administration’s proposals to meet internal security, problems were enacted ? A. Those Which strip convicted Communist conspirator* of American citizenship; compel witnesses . to testify by granting them immunity from federal prosecution i if they refuse to answer questions J on grounds of possible seif-incrim-ination; establish a death penalty ’ and abolish the statute of Limita--1 tionw for peacetime espionage; broaden the definition of "defense facilities" to include new types of 1 materials and installation* and ex- • tend anti-sabotage lawk to period* • of national emergency a, well az i war; take away bargaining rights . from Red-Inti.ltrated labor union*; - stiffen the penalties for harboring fugitives and make bail jumping I by federal prisoners a criminal ofQ. Were any major proposals by t the administration ignored? A. Yes. The President’s request to legalize the use of wiretap evidence in federal cases ot treason, espionage and addition. The house , passed it but the senate judiciary committee pigeonholed it. Also his request to bar from privately-own-ed defense plants anyone suspected of being a potential spy or saboteur. This passed the senate two days before adjournment but wa* buried in the house Judiciary committee. > Q. Were any other significant bills dealing -with subversion passed by congress this year? A. There waa one denying federal pension* to Alger Hiss or any other federal official convicted of a felony or who pleads the Fifth Amendment Another bill requires subversive organizations to register with the Justice department any printing or publishing equipment they possess. Q. What about the hill outlawing (Caatlaae* Page Four) Four Crewmen Hurt In Kokomo Crash KOKOMO, Ind. (INS) —A truck collided with a diesel switch engine in Kokomo today and sprayed flaming gasoline over a wide area. Four train crewmen suffered minor injujries In the aeldetneer minor injuries in the accident Firemen quickly brought the blaze under control but the truck was a total losa. Roop Funeral To Be Held Friday Funeral services tor A. L. Roop. 83. Fort Wayne, well known in the Decatur-area, who diedr at ttl Joseph hospital Tuesday, will be held at the Black Funeral home here Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock Burial will be in the Willshire, 0., cemetery. Rev. Benjamin Thoma*, paetor of Bethany Evangelical United Brethren church will officRoop was born in Willshire, 0., June 23, 1871, a eon of Samuel and Margaret Fritsinger Roop. He was a retired building contractor. Four children survive. They are Lawrence, California; David, U. S. Navy; Mart, Fort Wayne and Marsha. New York. Three brothers and three Mirtare preceded him Ln death. Friends may call «t the Black funeral home after T o’clock tonight until time of the funeral Friday.

Venezuelan To Be Rotary Guest Tonight William Glendenning, Caracas, Venezuela, South America and former Adams county resident, will be principal speaker at the regular Thursday night, meeting of Decatur Rotary club at 6:30 o’clock at the K. ot P. home tomorrow. Qlendenning, son of Milo Glen- ; denning, who resides near Geneva, i has been visiting in the United . States for several weeks. His two . sons, Bill and Sherman, have been touring the country with hjm. I The speaker is employed by Creol Petroleum Asociation, a subsidiary of Standard Oil and he has • consented to delay h|s U.S. tour to speak in Decatur. ' ■ - Local Cattle To Appear Al Fairs Lehman, Nachaus To Show Breeds Two Adams county dairy cattlemen will show this year at state fairs, it was learned here Peter B. Lehman, prominent Washington township farmer, will show three head of Guernsey cattle at the Ohio State fair in Columbus, August 27 until September 3. Leh- ' man stated that he will show two ' and three year old cows, and one Guernsey b«W.- At the same fair , the daughter of ene «4 hia eowa will also be shown by a prominent Ohio farmer, who has been winning blue ribbons at several Ohio fairs , this year. After the Ohio State fair judging is cdmpleted, Lehman will take . his animals to the Indiana Stata fair, which show's from September 2 until September 10. Also showing at the Indiana State Fair will be Charles Backhaus, of St. Mary’s township. Backhaus will take eight head of his own Ayrshires, a bull calf for Hqnry Ashleman, of Berne, and two senior heifer calves for Ralph Henry, of Bluffton. Backhaus will be aided by D. Myron Byeriy .In showing his tour cows ans,four heifer calves during the Ayrshire show September 9. Square Dance Caller Contest Is Planned A district rural youth square dance festival, to pick the district champion dance caller, will be held in Trier Park, Huntington, Saturday evening at 8:30 p.m., it was announced today. Several carloads of rural youthers are expected to attend the festival from Adams county, but no callers are expected to enter from this area.

Contest Scheduled For Junior Queen Bluffton To Host Annual Pageant The seventh annual Junior Miss Indiana pageant will take place at Bluffton Sept. 23 and 24. Indiana's Junior queen will be crowned during tie Bluffton street fair Sept. 21 to 25. \ - Applicants must be rezidents of Tndtahr’ ahd ’THIS atter or ’ 16 and 20. They must be single, never - having been married. Entry forms are available from the Bluffton Free Street Fair association or from the pageant chairman. Ed James of Bluffton. The winning contestant will win SIOO, a diamond wrist watch and the crown of Indiana Tomato Queen. A SSQ second prize and a $25 third prize will also be awarded. Assisting James with pageant arrangements are Robert Skiles, Gleu O’LaveYty, Craven Emshwlller, Charles Linn, Harry LlbdsLrand. John Flanlngam, John P. Schumacher, Gene McCord. William Fry- , back. Clinton Sowards, Jr., Charles McFarren. Ellis Grove. Jr., Doo Hamblen and Robert Spain. ' <

Appeal Is Made For Blood Donors Bloodmobile Unit In Decatur Monday Another appeal tor blood donors is being made by Mrs. Ed. Bauer, chairman of the Adams county blood program. The bloodmobile will visit Decatur Monday, Aug. 80. Volunteer workers at the Red Cross headquarters are working now to set up the schedule tor the coming visit. Previous donors are being called and cards and letters will be mailed today. Industries are not being contacted for this visit of the bloodmobile so Individuals are urged so contact the Red Cross office for appointments. In order to meet the 150 pint quota (or the virfit, at least 185 persons must be scheduled. Only a little over 100 have been scheduled to date. Blood is badly needed by the Fort Wayne Regional blood bunk where blood supplies have been dangerously low. A pint of blood may save a life in an emergency. Remodeling Plans Are Announced By Decatur Fairway One thousand feet of additional dining and kitchen space are included in a contract being let thia i week by the Fairway restaurant on Thirteenth street, Cletus Miller co-owner of the famous eating place announced today. A new brick addition will be constructed on the riorth side and a completely new and modem kitchen will he added. A dining room, with a large fountain in the center also is in the plans and with completion in 90 days, the Fairway will have eating accomodation? for more than 200 persons. Miller said. All of the new area will be air conditioned and all new equipment will be purchased for the new dining room and kitchen. Part of the present kitchen will be Converted into dining space, but two separate kitchens will be maintained, one for meals and one for short orders, the owner said. The Fairway management hope that all of the improvements will be completed shortly before Christmas week, so that a formal opening can be held New Years eve. WEATHER Considerable cloudinera with occasional showers and thunderstorms north and central to- — - night and Thursday. Scattered Thursday. Turning cooler extreme nortn Thursday. Low tonight 68-74. High Thursday ranging from around 80 extreme north to mid 90s extreme south.

Emergency Polio Fund Reaches SBOO Mark

Latest report on the emergency March of Dtanee campaign tn Adams county ehowe a total of 8842.15 according to Herman Krueckeberg, treasurer. . Thie total exclude* the money brought in by the sale of for the polio benefit dance tonight at -Sunset park. These returns ‘ Save notW beerTtaSuiaf&f''-'* Recent contributions amount to 8408.71. This Includes Decatur. 150 contribution*, 8294.86; Monroe, nine contributions, 812; Preble, one contribution, 81;, Berne, 45 contributions. 870.75; Geneva, 16 coptri but lons, 827; and Linn Grove, one contribution. 83. ■ The 8408.71 total added to the previous Contribution* of 8296.11 phu the 8137.33 brought In'from the sale of balloons brings the emergency fund up to 8842.15. Lyle Mallonee. coehairman with M. J. Pryor of the fund drtv.e, has stated that ticket sales are going well and a complete sell out I» possible. The dance, being arranged by Ren Webster, will begin at 9 o'clock tonight and will feature the

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Sheriff Plans 24-Hour Guard On Jail Breaker City Police To Form Guard On Off-Duty Hours Judge F. Parrish declared a state of emergency at the Adami county jati last night as investigating officers turned up positive ‘ evidence of outside help In Brew■ster’s Jail break early Monday. Sheriff Robert Shraluka, actin* under the judge's order, ha« worked out a round-the-clock watch detail of city policemen to make certain that Brewster does not escape. At the same time, prosecuting attorney iJSwte Lutz Smith has received a carbon copy of a warrant J? addressed to district parole officer J. E. Conboy from C. W. Payne, state superintendent of parotes, authorizing him to return Brewster to the Michigan City prison at his earliest opportunity. The carbon copy, sent from the state parole office, included a note of appreciation tp Prosecutor Smith for his cooperation with the state parole board in the matter. Judge Parrletk ordered the emergency action under a statute pass, ed In 1937 after consultation with the prosecuting attorney, sheriff Bhraluka and other law enforcement authorities. Coets of the watch were ordered by the Judge to he paid by Adams county. The judge ordered appointment by the eheiff of experienced, competent, and trustworthy police-officers to be guards of Brewster. The date of Brewster’s return to state prison will not be released until after Brewster's return, in order to prevent another jail break with- outside help. Officers have definite clue* to the identity of a man suspected of aiding Brewster in his escape Monday, and further investigation is continuing with cooperation of all state, county and city police authorities. Judge Parrish's action was made necessary because no permanent turnkey or deputy system has ever been authorized l to allow a permanent guard at the jail. While Decatur alone has 12 police officers, the county has only a sheriff and one deputy, who must investigate all county crimes, accidents, and serve all count warrants and orders. This means that they are away from the jail a good part of the day and night on business, leaving only the jail matron, Mrs. Robert Bhraluka, at the jail. Police* clkief James Border* took the first, shift of the 24 hour watch himself; and was relieved early this morning by police offl<T»rs T« Pace Fame)

7 music of Jimmy Stier and' hh» ort chestra. f Door prises and auction items i have been arranged and the tables at Sunset park are ready for the j affair. Twelve door prises, donat- , ed by local merchants, will he L awarded tonight. i Orchids, to be given to the tadie* attending, -have- arrived from , Hawaii. Some valuable items will ’ be auctioned off under the direction of J. F. Hanmann and T. D. ' Schief ei-stein. Ernest Atkinson, manager of j the Decatur Minnie House, has donated the uae pt one of Ide pianos 1 for the eventag. The use of the dances hall was given by Dan ' Zener A large crowd I* expected to 1 attend the dance. It is hoped that 1 proceed® from the affair will push the emergency fund over the 81.800 goal for Adams county. The nationwide emergency drive was made necessary when the i drive last January fell 8M.000.M0 short of its goal. The drive, which •„ will provide money tor polio prevention and treatment, ends Aug. •'■l.