Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 284, Decatur, Adams County, 3 December 1954 — Page 1

Vol. LH. No. 284.

Air Force Helicopter Rescues Five Survivors '* '*2 wjKMQgR ■ * if w lto w F W c f IHSlMbWiWb.lit' - WS s Y4f jMWSB f ‘ > •’ ■ iL > SlMflE. AakJk Hr ■■ T 4 MARY McETTRICK, (above) a stewardess from Boston, Mass., manages to smile while being helped into an ambulance, despite her se.vere injuries incurred when a two engine Northeast Airlines plane crashed into a mountain near Milan, New Hampshire, Tuesday. Copilot George D. McCormick, and John McNulty, a flight superintendent. died after the crash in the freezing cold. The pilot and three passengers were rescued along with the heroic stewardess after the crashed plane (below) was sighted by low cruising search ships. The rescue was effected by a helicopter team from nearby Westover Air Force Base at Westover. Mass. It was the first fatality in the 21 years of the airlines operation.

Stale Hammers At Testimony Os Steve ShepparJ Stew* Accused Murderer Kept Cose Diary CLEVELAND (INS) — The stat* showed today that the older brother of accused wife-killer Dr. Sant Sheppard began compiling a detailed diary of every event connected with the case an hour after the murder was reported. Assistant prosecutor Tom Parrino hammered at Dr. Stephen Sheppard on why he kept dates, times and places of police interrogations, Dr. Sam’s moves, his, actions and everything connected with the case if he didn't think his brother was Involved. "As you recorded- art that Infor- *■ mat ion did you“expect That you would be a'witness in a case where your brother would be charged with first degree murder?” Parrino demanded to know. ”No sir,’’ Dr. Steve replied. Earlier, the older brother of the man accused of bludgeoning to death on July 4 his pregnant wife, Marilyn, admitted under defense questioning that he blocked police efforts to question the osteopath. But; he denied he told his brother to “get your story straight." Under searching examination by Parrino, Dr. Steve conceded he began transferring notes on July 30,, — the day his brother was arrested — from a prescription pad to the diary. "A The book listed events, meetingk, attempts at questioning, hospital actions, and "bo on, from June 5, 1954 to today. The 34-year-old general surgeon denied he felt his brother would be charged with the mqrder but did so because "it was my opinion he had been questioned excessively." ‘ Parrino then forced him to admit he came to that opinion “on July 30.” Dr. Steve also admitted he felt Dr. Sam "should not be questioned by certain particular people." (Continued on Page Five) I A A 6HOW ° r 0 v-/A\A 7 WKmPWI o ( . ■iW-iif.y

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Seltenright Named County Agent Here Kosciusko County Assistant Named % Lap Seltenright. assistant county agent in Kosciusko county, was ttnanlmeusly approyad last night by the county etttMiott eemmittM to be Adams county's new county agent, replacing L E. Archbold, who resigned effective January 1, after serving 25 years here. Seltenright was present at the meeting, and was questioned by members of the group concerning his qualifications, covering all points thoroughly. On Monday a special committee consisting of Ben Mazelin, Hugo Boerger, and Roy L. Price made a special trip to Kosciusko county and interviewed Seltenright. who was recommended and appointed by the extension service through Purdue University. In addition to talking to Seltenright himself, the group also talked to everyone who worked with him. and even talked with people from the Whitley county where he had worked previously as assistant county agent. The group was unanimous in recommending that the extension committee approve him. Seßenr|ght, a graduate of Purdue University, Js 28 years old. He is married, and nas one son, Dan. age Both he and his wife, Ermadean, are natives of Marshall county. near Plymouth. The new county agent has 6% years experience in extension work. He served three years in Whitley county as assistant agent and 3H years in Kosciusco county at Warsaw. His work as assistant agent was principally with the 15 4-H clubs there, working with the 935 boys and girls in their 4-H program. P. K. Connelly, county agent supervisor, was present at the meeting, and stated that Seltenright was highly recommended by the state extension office. He exthat whenever it was necessary to recommend a new agent, the state director calls in all five assistants, and all of them go over the list of eligible applicants before they decide on the one who best fit the county concerned. Members of the investigating group each explained why he thought Heltenrlght was the man for the job. All stated that he was highly recommended by every- ; one with whom they spoke. Mazelin, chairman of the group, introduced Seltenright, and various members fired questions at him, covering everything from his experience in cooperating with the Farm Bureau to whether he smok(Continued on Page Five) INDIANA WEATHER Mostly fair tonight and Saturday but some cloudiness extreme north. Warmer Saturday. Low tonight 22-30. High Saturday 34-40 north, 40-47 south.

Six Concerns Are Cleared In Anti-Trust Suit DuPont, GM And U. $. Rubber Are Cleared Os Monopoly CHICAGO (IN'S) —The E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Co., General Motors Corp., U. S. Rubber Co,, and three other concerns were cleared today of charges of operating a five-billion dollar monopoly. The historic verdict was handed down by Federal Judge Walter J. La Buy of Chicago. It dismissed a government suit charging that the defendants violated the anti-trust act, and ended one of the most unique court bhttlee in American history. . Indicted In June, T 949, were captains of industry with a hand in the production of automobiles and tires to gasoline and “cellophane," with dating back to the early 1900 s. , ? „ . In his 230-page decision, Judge La Buy said: , .< “tit may be that a violation of the Clayton act can be made out in the absence of an actual restraint of trade where it la established that there is a reasonable probability that a condemned restraint will result from an acquisition of stock. "The acquisition challenged by the government • DuPont’s inin General Motors - took place over 30 years ago. In those many intervening years, the record discloses that no restraint of trade has resulted. Accordingly, the court is of the opinion that them is not,, nor has there been, any basis for a finding that there is. or has been, any reasonable probability of such a restraint within the meaning of the Clayton act. "The government has failed to prove conspiracy, monopolization, a restraint of trade, or any reasonable probability of a restraint, and for those the amended complaint is dismissed. i - John Marshall Harlan of New 1 ork, recently nominated by Pm(Cestlaaeg Oa Page «U*t) Election Expenses Filed By Candidates Nominees, Parties Spent Over $5,000 A final check of election expenses shows that a total of 32.C06.17 was expended by Democrat, Republican, and Independent candidates In the off-year election November 2. county clerk Edward F. Jaberg reported today. The Indiana corrupt practices, act provides that all candidates, except those for township advisory board, must file a list of expenses and promises within one month after any election. Yesterday was the deadline for filing, and only one candidate failed to make the statement.- Don Raudenbush, unsuccessful Republican candidate for Blue Creek township trustee, did not turn his statement into the clerk’s office. Under the provisions of the act. a successful candidate cannot be considered elected until he files his expense account; in addition, the failure is a misdemeanor, which makes possible a 31 to SSOO fine, 30 days to one year Imprison ment, and mandatory disfranchise ment for up to 5 years, If tried and convicted. ; A total of $3,172.0 was spent by both the Democratic and Repub lican parties, as reported in an earlier story. This makes the total amount spent at the election by candidates and parties 35,778.22. Actually the amount spent would be somewhat lees, as some candidates included party contributions in their expense accounts. Successful candidates spent 31.412.87 in the election, while de seated candidates spent 31,193.30. Democratic candidates were better spenders than their Republican opponents, perhaps because there were more Democratic candidates They spent $1,657.88, as compared with Republican candidates* 3759.19, and Independent's 3189.10. Largest amount spent by a candidate was the $457.75 expended by William J. Kruse, Democrat, In his unsuccessful bid for state representative. Smallest amount spent by a successful candidate In the county race was $38.90 by Harley J. Reef, who also led the ticket of opposed candidates by over 1,400 votes. Expenditures ware listed as follows: tor state representative, L. Luther Yager. Republican, $225.07; William J. Kruea, Democrat 3475.70; for Judge of the circuit court, (Continued on rage flight)

Decatur, Indiana, Friday, December 3,1954.

McCarthy’s Conduct Toward Senators Is f-- • • v Condemned By Vote

Ike's Views On Blockade Find Wide Slipport Wins Bi-Partisan Support Opposing Blockade Os China Washington (ins) — President Eisenhower won bi-partisan, support in the senate today for his opposition to a blockade of Red China and his appeal to the United Nations to act in the case of 13 ciptive Americans. Sen. John sparkman (D-Ala.) said he thought Mr. Eisenhower was “exaotly right” and strongly endorsed his view that a blockade was tantamount to an act of war. Sen. Irving Ives (R-N. Y.) declared: "It’s definite that a blockade is an invitation to war and I' fear the war might be all-out.” Sen. Hubert Humphrey (DMinn.) said the President’s pledge to consult congress, rather than order a blockade on his own initiative, reflected "statesmanlike restraint and rseponsibility." The chief executive told his news conference Thursday that it might be possible to impose a blockade without war, but he has never heard of it. He made his statement in prodding tba. L'N to help übtAlji release of 13 Americans imprisoned by Red China on “trumpedup” spy charges. The President accused Red China of a “deliberate attempt” to "goad us into some impulsive action” in the hope of splitting the western alliance. He said the Communists' gambit “makes a mockery" of Russia’s professions of peaceful coexistence. Investigate Cause Os Airliner Crash Give Five Survivors Hospital Treatment BERLIN, N. H„ (INS) — Experts today began the task of determining the cause of a northeast airliner crash Tuesday atop Mt. Success as five heroic survivors were under treatment at hospitals In Berlin and Boston. All were reported in good condition. Their atory was one that held praise for all in the little group—and prayer for the two who died, co-pilot George D. McCormick, I S7, of Boston and West Hurley, N.Y., father of two, and Northeast flight superintendent John McNulty, 39. Boston, father of three. The most complete story of the crash and their almost 48-hour wait by survivors for rescue was told by the pilot, Captain W. Peter Carey, 37, of Swampscott, Mas*., wh owas credited by all save himself with saving most of their lives with a skillful crash landing. He Is under treatment at Massachu-' setts General hospital. Boston. Another who gave credit to all save herself was Miss Mary McEttrick. 23. Boston, the hostess, who told her story from a Mbd In Carney hospital, in Boston’s Dorchester section. The other survivors, all passengers, were reported In no danger at -St. Ixmis hospital, Berlin. They were: Daniel Hall, 38, Montclair, N. J„ James W r . Harvey, 52, Watertown, Mass., and William IT. Miller to Germantown, Pa. The survivors were brought to Berlin from the crash scene In a densely wooded, wilderness area, (Continued on Pex« Five) Ye. , „ . Good Fellows Club Previously reported .... 3 105.00 Delta Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi ...... 5.00 Epsilon Sigma Chapter Bet* Sigma Phi 5.00 XI Alpha XI. Chapter Beta Sigma Phi ...... 5.00 TOTAL 3 120.00

Democrats Seek To Heal Party Wounds Mitchell To Quit As Party Chairman NEW ORLEANS (INS)—Democratic leaders moved rapidly today to heal intra-party wounds ghat still linger from the 1952 national convention. First item on the agenda of the national committee was a study A>f party rules which include the “loyalty oath.” The allegiance pledge, which caused a squabble at the Chicago convention, may be watered down during the committee gathering where a new chairman is expected to be named. Stephen A. Mitchell, of Chicago maintained that he would resign and appearances Indicated there would be a wide-open battle to replace him during the two-day conclave at New Orleans. Paul M. Butler, Indiana member of the committee, was regarded ae having the inside track toward the position. Butler, who said he had no intention of bowing out of the chairmanship race, told newsmen that he believes steps can be taken to prevent another convention feud regarding party loyalty. Southern members of the committee, apparently prepared to indorse Butler, overwhelmingly favored outlawing the loyalty pledge. Committee treasurew Stanley. Woodward, meanwhile. f said he hopes to make public status of the party coffers over the weekend. A successor to Woodward also is expected to be selected. Another strong bidder for the chairmanship appeared to be Michael V. DiSalle of Toledo, O. DiSalle reportedly had the support of former President Harry S. Truman, but/in Kansas City Truman made it clear he will take no active part in the selection of a successor to Mitchell. Butler declared that, regardless of any influence the former president may exercise, he intends to press his bid for the chairmanship.*'’ Tie’ said: is my understanding that this is to be a free and open meeting of the committee. This is the first time in over half a century that the committee has had a chance to actually choose its chairman.” Selection of the chairman previously had been controlled largely by the party’s nominee. , Ad|ai E. Stevenson, the party’s 1952 presidential candidate, indicated he will take no active role in the choice of the chairman. Stevenson is scheduled to address th’e meeting tomorrow night. Confesses Killing His Invalid Wife Wisconsin Butcher Confesses Slaying WEST ALLIS, Wis. (INS) — A 65-year-old West Allis, Wls., butcher and sausage maker admitted today that he killed his 67-year-old Invalid wife with a meat cleaver in the bathtub of their home, then dismembered her body and burned It ln 4he furnace. Police said 'Raymond Wilson told them he committed the crime because he wasf “sorfy” for hit wife, Ethel, who was unable rd walk because of a hip Injury and 1 because she was "suffering from arthritis.” Wilson said he carried his wife into the bathroom Monday night, placed her in the tub, and then beat her over the head with the cleaver. He said he dismembered the body the same night, and then burned it. " r~ . A police investigation resulted in finding of bloodstains In the bathtub, and on the door of the furnace. Police bad been asked to Investigate the disappearance of Mrs. Wilson by a son. Russell, 28, and (Continued on Fags Five)

Condition Os Pope Pius Is Satisfactory Medical Bulletin , Says Condition Os Pope Satisfactory VATICAN CITY’ (INS) -r Pope Pius Xll’s “general Htate'**“Wfts described today by his doctor as “satisfactory” and the ailing pontiff was said to have spent a “relatively tranquil” night. Prof. Riccardo Galeazzi-Lisi, personal physician to the 78-year-old Pope, issued a medical bulletin at 12 noon (6 a. m. ESTI The Pope suffered a general collapse Thursday with severe abdominal pains. The doctor identified the attack as "peritoneal irritation accompanied by abdominal tension.” Galeazzi-Lisi said that clinical examination and X-rays revealed nothing alarming, snd that “appropriate therapeutical treatment was started immediately.” Vatican doctors explained that the bulletin meant the pontiff still was suffering from hiccups due to the distension of his abdomen which was placing pressure on his stomach.: > ThA situatioW i?ould affect his heart, but authoritative sources said the Pope’s heart was responding tfefl. ■ A Earlier, the chief of the Vatican press office said that jjo operation would be performed on the Pope who lay weakened in his Vatican Palace apartment. Galeazzi-Liai authorized the Pope this morning to receive his substitute pro-secretary of state Msgr. Angelo Dell’Acqua with whom he discussed urgent church business. The Vatican newspaper Osaervatore Romano stated this morning that the pontiff is not “interrupting his activity.”’ The newspaper said the .Pope daily follows holy mass and “is comforted -by the prayers of all the church.’’ The text of the noon bulletin read? “Yesterday afternoon the condition of the Pope worsened suddenly owing to peritoneal irritation accompanied by abdominal tension. “Clinical, examination and Xraya- <revealeU nothing alarming. ApproprMe Shreapeutical treat, nteqx w*a started immediately. '“.The night was relatively tran(.Contltiued on Page Five) Extradited To Ohio For Traffic Death Decatur Man Taken To Ohio For Trial Roy A. Mckean, 27, of Decatur, was turned over to authorities from Pickaway Co., 0., today after stating willingness to submit to a etovernor’a extradition warrant in circuit court Thursday afternoon. McKean was arrested on the warrant Wednesday night. Sheriff Charles Radcliff and deputy Carl K. Radcliff of Pickaway county were the agents appoibted by Ohio governor Franlj Lausche to take McKaga to Circleville, 0., where he will face a charge of involuntary .second degree manslaughter. The , from an n<.pldent ( .Aug,, 16 near Circleville when McKean, drlvlhg a trailer- . trqok, hit another truck which had beet* stopped by motor trouble. In hitting the truck driver, Charles Ellis, was fatally Injured. Early in .October McKean was arrested as a fugitive from another state and was released under a 33,009 bond until extradition papers could be nerved. In the hearing Thursday after- , noon, McKean said that he had no desire to tent the legality of the arrest. He said that he had consulted with attorneys, although he had no counsel to represent him during the hearing. I,

Korean Allies Study Calling UN Meet Demand Release Os 11 American Flyers UNITED NATIONS, N. Y. (INS) —Authoritative sources said today the Korean allies are considering the convoking of an extraordinary UN assembly session to demand that Red China observe the armistice agreement by releasing the 11 captives U. S. flyers sentenced as "spies.” , U. S. Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge has tentatively arranged for a closed door meeting of the 16 allies for late afternoon to receive their replies to his request on President Eisenhower’s behalf for speedy Intervention and to map an agreed action plan. Sources disclosed that replies coming in from home governments on requests for instructions sent by their UN delegates indicate they favor an assembly charge against Red China ’of violation of the armistice, accompanied by a demand that Peiping release the captives under the war prisoner exchange agreement of 1953. ■Acting on president Eisenhower's personal and urgent instructions, Lodge met for 75 minutes Thursday with the Korean allies and ' was given, full support for direct 1 UN/ intervention with Red China. 1 All those present promised a reply from their governments soma timkif today. : ’ The most likely procedure by the U. S. -add its Allies wifi W to interrupt the Korean discussion in the political committee with introduction of an action plan. However, the specific Intervention process has not yet been decided. Slate Files Suits To Obtain Property Seek Real Estate For Highway Work Three complaints were filed Thursday ttf Adams circuit court by the’ state’oU Indiana against’’ landowners in Adams cOUnty. The complaints are for condemnation proceedings and appropriation of real estate. Defendants in the three complaints are Robert and Estella Rice, Karl W. and Myrtle T. McOmber, Paul and Bonnie Lou Reid-, enbacb, Lauren and Florence VanOrder and Nancy and Harriet Rice. All complaints concern property in Adams county along U. S. highway 27 which the state highway department plans to improve by widening. Blue print maps showing the needed property were submitted with the complaints. Prior to filing the complaints, the plaintiff and defendants failed to agree on a purchase yprice for the land. The actions filed seek appointment of three disinterested appraisers who will appraise the land and report to the court within a reasonable length of time. The complaint further asks that the highway department be permitted to acquire, by right of eminent domain, the portions of land necessary for the proposed improvement of highway 27. The complaints were filed with county clerk Ed Jaberg by Richard G. Stewart of Indianapolis, a deputy attorney general.. Summons for the defendants have been ordered issued returnable Dec. 17. On that day they will be ordered (OonttTitTßd cwFage Wtv*7 Ab Martin Speaker At Rotary Meeting Ab Martin, general manager of the hermetic department ofr the Fort Wayne General Electric, was the guest speaker at the weekly meeting of the Decatur Rotary club Thursday evening. Martin presented a highly Interesting discussion of the history of Russia, both preceding and during the present Communist rule, and the tleup and alms of Russian and Chinese Communists. E. W. Lank"-* enau was chairman of the program.

Colleagues Os Senator Hope Ways Changed Vote Os 67 To 22 Condemns Conduct Os Sen. McCarthy BULLETIN WASHINGTON (INS) — A special senate committee today “condemned” the uae of a mail check on Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy in 1952 and recommended that the senate refer the case to the attorney general. The committee said it had found no evidence that mail checks were ever maintained against any other member of the Senate. WASHINGTON (INS) — Cob leagues of Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy voiced hope today that he would change his ways in face of a 67 to 22 senate vote which “condemned" his conduct toward them. However, the Wisconsin Republican declared: “This censure will have no effect whatsoever on my attempt to expose Communists." He said he “WHI continue the same as I have in the past” al--1 though be added that it “will be more difficult because of tbs J.. ' \ * \ maintained that McCarthy should “show his good intentions and good faith” in the remaining month that he will be chairman of the senate investigations subcommitee. One of the leading advocates of censure, Stennis said: “I’d hope that in the next month he would exercise his tremendous power with sounder discretion . . .” Sen. Spessard L. Holalnd (D Fla.), expressed hope that McCarthy "does well” and Turns up anything the country should know about” but that he "doesn't lapse into the loose practices that brought this trouble on.” “ McCarthy told reporters he will resume public hearings* Tuesday”' on Communist infiltration of “a number of" defense plants. He said 42 subpoenas are being issued and the sessions probably will continue until Jan. 1. His activities as subcommittee chairman went unmentioned in the resolution adopted by the senate Thursday which “condemned” his conduct for: 1. Failing to testify before and denouncing members of a subcommittee which investigated his finances in 1962. 2. Leveling personal attacks on members of the special senate committee which recommended that be be censured on the foregoing count. The second count replaced one which would have "censured” McCarthy for "abuse” of Brig. Gen. Ralph W. Zwicker'. Since the resolution, as finally adopted, contained the word “condemned" and left out the word “censured" a question arose as to what actually happened. Exhibiting less concern than some of his colleagues, McCarthy smiled broadly and said: "I (CoatlaneU Oa Page Eight) Buys Health Bond The United Steelworkers of America have voted purchase of a

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losie and to provide free clinics and otherwise carry on the fight against the "white plague." The sale la conducted by the Adams county tuberculosis association.

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