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LEGISLATIVE LEADERS, Republican and Democratic, arrive at the While House for a bi-partisan meeting with President Eisenhower, at which the Chief Executive briefed them on his plans for 1955. Among those attending the three-and-a-half hour meeting, were (top) Senate Minority flpor leader Lyndon Johnson (D), Tex.; House Democratic leader Sain iliayburn (>D). Toxas and Sen. Homer Ferguson (R). Michigan. In the lower picture are Sen. Richard Russell (D), Ga.; House Speaker Joseph Martin (R), Mass.; Rep. Allen (R), 111., and Secretary of State John Foster Dulles.

Slate Demands Guilty Verdict For Sheppard Attorneys Present Final Summations In Murder Trial CLEVELAND (INS) — The state today began its final effort to lend Dr. S*m Shwppard to the electric chair for the "vicious, brutal and foul” murder of his pregnant wife. The handsome osteopath turned and faced directly the jury of seven men and five women who hold his fate, as the prosecution's summation began. Assistant prosecutor Tom Parrlno, calling each juror by name, asked them to use “logic, reason and understanding” as they debate whether.the baby-faced defendant is a kindly physician or a murdering philanderer. He hammered repeatedly at the defense contention that Dr. Sam was in a state of shock shortly after the 4th of July bludgeon murder of Marilyn Sheppard. The young prosecutor then began a point by poipt detailing of why the state contends he was faking. Parrino said he had the mental capacity to dial a telephone number, refuse a shot of whisky offered and answer questions of his brother of "did you do this or have anything to do with it?" « His response, the prosecutor said was “hell no.” (Discussing the accusing statement directed at the osteopath by his brother. Dr. Richard, the prosecutor said: "It amounted to a direct accusation. What was his state of mind then as to the relationship of Sam and Marilyn. What would prompt a brother to make such an ominous statement like that, so severe, in its import, words alone can't (Continued bn Page Eight) Good Fellows Fund Previously Reported $442.47 Mr. & Mrs. Roy Johnson 10.00 Brownie Troop No. 12 1.00 Rotary Club 20.00 Change in Boxes .20 Total ........ $473 67 Zj)SHC>PPING (kSpays LEFT 3 r . <. / fog® 4-1(1 tefeMiMSll W SXUtI.-IU f^ r -UT j?

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Stockholders Okay Telephone Purchase Approve Purchase Os Two Companies A special meeting of the comman stockholders of the Citizens Telephone company was held at the offices of the company in this city, Tuesday evening. At the meetihg, the stockholders present unanimously approved the purchase of all of the common stock of the Argos Telephone company and the Nappane Telephone company and further approved an amendment to the charter of incorporation authorizing an additional 10,000 shares of preferred stock (SIOO par value); A special meeting was called by the president. Charles D. Ehinger, at the direction of the board of directors and upon notice to all of the common stockholders by the secretary. Arthur E. Voglewede. The president presided at the meeting and explained, in detail, the events leading up to the securing of options from all of the common stockholders of the two companies involved. He explained that the board of directors of the Citizens Telephone - company felt that the purchase of the two companies, and the terms of the purchase, would prove to be an extremely fortunate thing for the Citizens Telephone company. Detailed statements and balance sheets for all of the three companies involved were presented and explained to the common stockholders and among the many items of discussion. , it was pointed out that the acquisition of the Argos and Nappanee Telephone companies would provide the Citizens Telephone company with an immediate increase of 2,600 telephone instruments in service and. in addition, would provide a fertile ground for additional expension. The president explained that the board of directors was proceeding on the basts that the time appeared to be right for expansion by the local company and thaj a progressive and aggressive program of expanision and growth could easily lead to further opportunities for the company. After more discussion, the common stockholders unanimously voted their approval of the purchase of the companies involved. A resolution was presentedamending the original resolution to the board of directors of the Cftizans Telephone company concerning An amendment to the charter of incorporation to authorize an additional 7,000"* shares of preferred stock (SIOO par value) to authorize. Instead, an additional 10,000 shares preferred? stock (SIOO par value). Discussion of this resolution brought out the (Continued on Page Six) • . .. ........... ... .... -j NEW SERIAL STORY. "Hawk Watch,” a stirring story of surprise, action and suspense, written by Brandon Bird, will ba the next serial story Starting in the Daily Democrat soon. Don’t fall to read every Installment of this Interesting story.

Opens Door For Possible Trade For Prisoners United States Opens Daor For Possible Trade For Flyers WASHINGTON, (INS) — The United States today opened the door for possible trade of Chinese detained in the U. S. for the 11 American flyers or any other American citizens jailed in Communist China. State department spokesman Lincoln White said in answer to a question of whether an offer would be considered that “that would depend entirely on the nature of the offer and on the circumstances as of that moment.” White’s statement of Tuesday was widely interpreted as meaning the United States would refuse to trade. Today White said it was designed entirely to draw a distinction between the uniformed American flyers arrested as spies and the 35 Chinese students who have been refused permission to leave the United slates because of strategic knowledge they learned in American schools and universities. Expect Reply UNITED NATIONS, N.Y. (INS) —UN observers believe Red China may reply soon to secretary general Dag Jlammarskjold’s request for face-to-face talks on release of 11 U. S. fliers held as spies. An air of cautious optimism, tempered by advice to be patient, pervaded the global headquarters following reports that Indian prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru /(had interceded with Chou En-Lai in Peiping. Nehru, an honored guest in the Red China capital two months ago, has written Chou a letter which a New Delhi foreign office spokesman said it was ‘Treasonable to assume" concerned the American airmen. Hammarskjold, who cabled Chou last Friday requesting the meeting, had received no reply up until an early hqw today Peiping also had failed to mention the UN chiefs cable in propaganda broadcasts. But the UN chief was convinced the protracted silence indicated the Peiping regime was giving hie (Continued on Page Eight) Decision Withheld By Appeals Board Differing Opinion On Property Lines A difference of opinion in the location of property lines on Thirteenth street, following two surveys, caused members of the bdard of zoning appeals to withhold decision in part of the complaint of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Koenig against Mr. and Mrs. Ward Bowman for alleged violation of the zoning ordinance at a meeting held in city hail Tuesday nlgtit. The board, prior to the KoenigBowman hearing, ruled that a building permit had been given to Herman Dierkes to construct a storage building on Thirteenth street at the rear of his business building. The board, however, told Dierkes that future storage of equipment outside the building was a violation of the zoning ordinance. The enforcement officer for the ordinance was instructed to ascertain immediately if Dierkes removed the outside storage. In the Koenig-Bowman hearing; the board had granted a variance to Bowman in July of 1952 for construction of a garage at the south side of his residence on Thirteenth street. The variance had been granted following verbal agreement of neighbor Koenig. Later, a second survey was made of the properties involved and a new property line was established. This year, Bowman constructed a 26-inch retaining wall along his south property line and Koenig charged that this construction was illegal because no permit was obtained and also because the wall in places was on Koenig's property. After an hour's discussion, the board ruled that the Issuance of a variance in 1952 was in line with the fact* obtainable at that time, concerning property lines and the variance would stand. However, the statement of the board went further to say that no final action could be taken until a legal line had lsen established, but that "Bowman powbily A-as in violation of the ordinance” In his new building venture. Koenig Indicated after the meeting that he would take the matter to court.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday, December 15, 1954.

Eisenhower Indicates Plan For Reduction Os Army By 100,000 Men

Adenauer Urges Acceptance Os Paris Accords Asks West German • House To Approve # Accords In Paris BONN (INS) — Chancellor Konrad Adenauer told the West Ger-, man lower house today that the French version of the Saar treaty being submitted to the Paris assembly “conflicts with the original texts." He called for “clarificational talks" with the French government, and said that if they failed to settle any differences the U. S. and Britain should be called in to mediate the new snag in an old dispute. Adenauer made his announce? ment as part of the 52 page gov» ernment declaration calling for ratification of the Patis / awoMs which include tremies to rearm West Germany, restore her sovereignty and “Europeanize" the coal and steel rich Saar. But he urged acceptance of the present Saar agreement, saying "though the statute is incomplete it does for mthe best possible basis tor Franco-German cooperation," Devoting 30 minutes of a two hour speech to' a review the Saar settlement, the chancellor declared emphatically: "The new accords do not conflict with the 1937 status of Germany’s borders.” It was a cear implication that the Saar was still part of Germany. France is determined that the industrially-vital- borderland valley remain politically autonomous. Hoping to steer the accords through <.he first-of three readings in the Budestag, .Adenauer rejected a Socialist bid for immediate four power talks on German reunification. . . He said that the time for talks with the Soviet union can be only after the all-round ratification of the agreements, provided that by then the west has proof of Russia’s (Continued on Rage Six) Funeral Thursday For Langston Boy Funeral service! for Mark Kunkel Langston, infant eon of Mr. and Mrs. David Langston, who died Tuesday morning after a brief illness, will be held at 1:34) p. m. Thursday at the Black funeral home. The Rev. Ray J. Walther will officiate and burial will be in the Decatur cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home atter 7 o’clock this evening. .!

High School Christmas Program Here Sunday

The annual Christmas presentation of the Decatur high school will be given by the students at the high school auditorium Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock. This year's presentation will be the "Childe Jesus,” a Christmas cantata and pantomime written by Joseph Clokey and Hazel J. Kirk. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to attend. Faculty members who are super vising the production are: Miks Helen Haubold, music: Deane Dorwin, pantomime; Miss Kathryn Kauffman, stage; Lowell Smith, lightning; Miss Roberta Luqy, costumes. The Christmas story will be qepitted in ten scenes as follows: I—The Promise fl—-The Annunciation III— The Apparition to the Shap herds ‘ IV— The Adoration of the Shepherd* f ,,. V— The Star Vl— The Wise Men VII— At the Manger ( VIII— Mary’e Lullaby IX— Song of Devotion

Plea Is Issued By Good Fellows Club Clothing And Toys Are Sorely Needed The Good Fellows club, the annual Christmas project of Delta Theta Tau sorority which provides gifts of food, clothing and toys to needy families, is in need of additional assistance. Mrs. Clifford Brewer, who is chairman of the project this year, has announced that the Good Fellows drive has failed to bring in enough clothing and toys for distribution to the families. According to Mrs. Brewer, used clothing of all types except shoes, and toys in good condition are needed. The need for these is greater than last Itear and they arq coming in slower than in previous years, she said. Money is also needed to purchase food fbr adequate Christmas dinners for the many Decatur people who cannot afford them. -All families are carefully investigated before Christmas aid is given. Mrs. Brewer said that anyone wishing to donate used clothing or toys may take them to the fire station. If delivery cannot be made they are asked to contact Mrs. Brewer who will arrange to pick up the items to be donated. Money can be contributed by sending it to Miss Rosemary Spangler of route two. Geneva Principal Lions Club Speaker Jack Lee Speaks To Decatur Lions Jack Lee, principal of the Geneva high school, and a counsellor of Lions International, addressed the Decatur Lions club Tuesday night. Explaining the meaning of service clubs, Lee stated that Lions International is the Jargest service organization in the world, having more members, more clubs, and more clubs in foreign countries, than any . other service club. Lee was introduced by Deane Dorwin, program chairman for the' evening. A question and answer period 1 followed the speech. Ronnie Robinson, representing the Decatur high school band, spoke to the club on the need for new band uniforms, and announced that a concert and dance open to the general public will be held Friday night at the school to help raise money for new uniforms. The Lions took up an impromptu collection and donated over sl3 to the fund. Dinner music for the meeting was provided by Susie Sutton, Decatur Catholic high school student. (Continued on Page Five)

X—The Child Jesus Preceding the pantomime, the Christmas story will be read from the scriptures by Ron Robinson, a member of thfe speech class. This will be followed by the traditional candlelight processional by the 55-voice high school choir who will also furnish music throughout the entire program. Accompanist for the choir Is Jane Rentz. The following students will pppear In £he pantomime: Patriarch —John Dorwin Israelites —Members of the sophomore chorus Gabriel—Tom Grim Mary—Marlene Thieme Shepherds—Dan Shackley, Harold Van Horn. Alan Bogner, Mike Beery Wise Men-r Dan Krueckeberg, Bill Zwlck. Jim Sheets The Innkeeper—Stanley Allison Jeannette, Isabelle —Barbara MeBride,, Patty Byrd ( ' " Joseph—John Netrfter Soloists In the choir are Robert Sprague, who will sing the narration. and Sheila Ahr.

Bad Weather Conditions On S-D Day First Safe Driving Day In History At Request From Ike' BULLETIN CHICAGO (INS) — At least nine persons were killed amd 81 other* injured today in traffic accidents during the first ten hour* of America's first safe driving day. Early report* listed two fatalities In Ohio; two in Misslssippi; and one each in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Indiana and Wisconsin. CHICAGO (INS) -r Americans 160-million-stro’ng observe history's first Safe Driving Day today at President Eisenhower’s request. They are pledged to live through an ordinary work day without a single traffic accident. Such a record could he regarded as a “freedom from harm” ideal—to add to the nation's bill of rights marking its 163rd anniversary today. Mr. Eisenhower is convinced that “if we are determined to have a day without a traffic accident in all America, we can do it* |ln a special flljned message from WashingtoS, th* President said: “Let us establish an unblemished record of safety on safe driving day and then make that record our standard for the future.” Pedestrians and motorists alike are challenged to beat last year’s toll. The comparable Wednesday of 1953 brought 4,907 accidents with 1,807 persons injured and 60 killed. Visibility plays a stark role. Ned H. Dearborn, president of the national saffety council, warned: "S-D Day stands for Safe Driving Day. But the initials also stand for the ‘special danger’ that accompanies the hours of darkness which began—and will end—safe Driving Say. "Statistic* show that the traffic accidentwate zooms sharply in the hours of darkness. Therefore, the council warns every driver and pedestrian to be especially alert during those hours.” Mother Nature, unaware of the President's appeal for safe driving day, blanketed most of northern Illinois with one to three* inches of snow during the night, making highways and city streets slippery. Similar snow conditions existed in eastern lowa and a trace of snow was reported as far south as Indianapolis. (Continued on Page Six)

Simon Jauregui Dies Here Today Funeral Services Saturday Morning Simon Jauregui, 72, a resident of this community for the past 34 years, died at 8 o’clock this morning at his home on Decstur route 4 following a year's illness of cancer. He was born in Mexico Feb. 18. 1882. a son of Victor and Anatasla Jauregui, end was a retired laborer. . 1 . Mr. Jntiregui was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic church Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. LpUiea Costello of Decatur; two sons, Russell Jauregui of Decatur and Michpel of Fort Wayne; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and a brother. John Jauregui of Willshire. O. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 am. Saturday at th! St. Mary's Catholic church, the Very Rev. Msgr. J. J. Selmetz officiating. The body was removed to the Gillig & Doan funeral home, Where friends may call after 7 o'clock Thursday evening.

Union Speaker T ' - w I Rev. Lewis Gishlel* Spirilual Emphasis Week Opens Jan. 2 Muncie Pastor To Be Guest Speaker Spiritual Emphasis week will start Sunday night, January 2 at 7; 30 o'clock at the First Methodist church in this city and meetings will continue throughout the week each night except Saturday ( night The meetings will bq sponsored as usual by the Associated churches of Decatur, with the Decatur ministerial association cooperating. The Rev. Lewis Gishler, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Muncie, will be the principal speaker and the week of meetings will close with an all-city rally Sunday night, January 9. at the Decatur high school auditorium. Rev. Gishler is a Canadian by birth. He was graduated from Syracuse University and tie did his seminary work at Auburn and Union Seminaries in New York. He received a DD degree from Hanover college this year. He has been pastor of the Muncie church since 1942. In 1950 Rev. Gishler spent three months in Europe with the Sherwood Eddy party and he has done considerable travelling in other nations of the world. Another feature of the-week will be a youth mass meeting Sunday evening. January 9, at 6 o'clock at the First Baptist church. This meeting will be held prior to the general final meeting at' the high school. There will be no Saturday meeting this year, the committee announced. A complete schedule of presiding pastors and sponsoring churches will be announced in the next few days, those in charge announced. V..,- . Judge Reappoints All Court Attaches Parrish Will Start Second Term Jan. 1 Judge Myles F. Parrish of Adams circuit court today reappointed all three court attaches for 1955. Judge Parrish will start his second term as judge of the Adams circuit court January 1. His sides who were renamed, each for a "one-year period, include: Miss Romaine Raudenbush, reporter; Samuel Bentz, bailiff, and C. H. Muselman, Berne attorney as county probation officer. All three appointees will be sworn in on the first day of 1955. Muselman, who also is (ftvner of the Economy printing concern of Berne, and ißentz have served ail six years under Judge Parrish and Miss Raudenbush has served more than four years. The short session of Adams circuit court on January 1 will be devoted largely to the swearing in of the official family of the court and other county officiate who take office on that date.

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To Withdraw Ist Marines From Korea Indicates At News - Conference Plans To Reduce Army WASHINGTON (INS) —President Eisenhower gave newsmen the impresston today that he is planning to reduce the army’s strength by 100,00 men next year and to order the first marine division withdrawn from Korea. An exchange at Mr. Eisenhower’s news conference indicated that the Chief Executive would take the moves in line with his policy to concentrate U. S. armed strength where it can do the mostgood And thus achieve the greatest possible value from the defense dollar. The President was asked about & report that the army would cut its manpower by 100,000 in the next fiscal year and that the first marine division would be pulled out of Korea. Mr. Eisenhower asked what ths source of the report was, and when he was told “CBS " the Columbia Broadcasting System-Use repliiecl with a smile that he guessed >e would have to accept that as anthoritiative. * He then launched into a lengthy discussion of the Importance of the United States being able to either stave off or blunt an attack on this country by planes bearing atom When you are calculating how to get the greatest value out of the defense dollar, he said, it is pos* sible to cut back on the number of men on active duty in the armed forces. The President emphasized, however, the importance of maintaining a reserve force which can be mustered into action quickly in the event of war. 'He said the military manpower - program which the administration will lay before the new congress will accomplish this purpose. Speaking emphatically, the President declared it is just not possible to buy security in every little corner of the world where someone else wants to start trouble. , He said in answer to a question (Contlsae* On Paste Six) Candidates Listed For C. C. Directors Nominate Eight For Four Directorships Eight candidate* were nominated as directors for the Chamber of Commerce at a recent meeting in the Chamber office. Four of the eight will be elected to serve three-year terms aS director*. The candidates are: industrial, Oeorge Laurent and Glenn Ellis; retail, Joe Kaehr and Paul Strickler, and professional and service, Glenn Hill. Bob Heller, J. F. Bleeke and Dr. Ralph Allison. Two will be elected from the last group and one from each of the others. Fred Kolter, executive secretary, is preparing the ballots which will be mailed to Chamber members Friday. Ballots will be returned by Dec. 27 at 6 p. m. Retiring board members are Ron Parrish, Robert Morrissey, William Lose. Jr., and Robert Yost. The board of directors meets monthly and Is the guiding group of the Chamber. Kolter has announced that plans are underway for the annual meeting which will be held Feb. 3. Details of the meeting will be announced later. INDIANA WEATHER Partly cloudy and colder with ■ few snow flurries extreme north tonight. Thursday considerable cloudiness. Low' tonight 22-30. High Thursday 3045 north, 38-42 south.