Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 68, Decatur, Adams County, 22 March 1955 — Page 1

Vol. UH. No. 68.

... HE’S BOY OF THE YEAR ■ *. v/ ■ iiM'* jfe» ' Bk~ / fflK&fS& <&& ■ ♦< |I SELECTED from among 400,000 members of 400 Boys’ Clubs of America, William R. NjcAnulty, Jr., 15, of Pittsburgh. Pa., receives an engraved plaque as the country’s outstanding junior citizen. David W. Armstrong, national director of Boys' Clubs makes the presentation at New York to McAnulty, a member of the Shadyside Boys’ Club, for "initiative, leadership and service to home, school, church, community and Boys' Club.”

Winter Pays Return Visit In City, State

Old Man Winter blew into spring’s domain today here as well as in other parts of the nation. Temperatures dropped here to the low and mid-twenties and heavy winds caused some damage in the area. The A. and P. store in Decatur lost its brand new big front window which was blown out by the wind several weeks ago. This morning’s heavy gusts crashed it out again and also blew in a window at Ashbaucher’s Tin Shop. Hardest hit in the city was Miller’s motel on 13th street. The big television aerial in front on , which was hung a neon sign was blown dowft, two doors were blown in and several rows of shingles were swept off the roof by gusts of wind. Citizens reported that the service to some of its patrons was cut off when thb wind blew down a few poles and caused other trouble. However, men are working to repair the damage and the service will be restored soon. The city light and power company is busy, too. both in Decatur and in the rural area. Poles and lines were down all over and three gangs are working to restore the electricity to homes. * • Limbs and branches littered the streets and television aerials were bent and broken. A tree was blown down at the corner of Fifth and Park streets. The wind which was causing all of Ulis damage was still on a rampage at noon today. At Fort Wayne the weather bureau reported that they were blowing at 40 miles per hour at one time. If the snow flurries which accompanied the wind were to continue, road conditions might become hazardous, it was reported. Blizzard In Indiana INDIANAPOLIS (INS 1— Indi ana was buffeted by a blizzard to day with winds that ranged from GO to 70 miles an hour and deposited a shifting blanket of snow that covered much of northern Indiana up to four inches deep. Indiana state police warned against driving on roads in the Pendleton, Dunes Park, Ligonier and Lafayette post districts. Some three to four inches of snow fell in the Michigan City area and temperatures ’"started skidding downwards toward an expected 12-15 degrees tonight. 1 Two to three inches of snow covered much of northwest Indi- ’ ana. The biting welcome to this second day of spring socked Hoosiers hardest in the area north of Crawfordsville and Anderson, but'the storm was moving southward, state ploice warned. State police said that snow fell in the Seymour area this morning, (Continued on Page Six)

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CHICAGO (INS) —-A 200-mile wide band of snow and cold all" moved through the Central States today as far south as Arkansas. Heavy snow warnings were issued for Wisconsin, northern Illinois and upper Michigan as winter, which officially ended Sunday, made a stunning parting blow. A blanket of new snow ranging in depth from just a trace to eight inches already covers ’ the area from northeastern Oklahoma and Arkansas across southeastern Oklahoma, most of Missouri, northwestern Illinois, southeastern lowa and southwestern Wisconsin. Chanute, Kas., had eight inches on the ground; Kansas City five inches; Quincy, 111, six and Madison, Mis., two inches. Three to six inches of,snow were expected in parts of upper Michigan today, two’ ip four inches in Illinois and western Indiana, and three to six inches in south and eastern Wisconsin. Blizzard conditions were forecast in Montana, with two to five inches of snow. Elsewhere, rain and drizzle covered most of* the eastern third of the nation, whcih Monday was hit by a mixture of tornadoes, high winds and floods that caused one deatth four injuries and heavyproperty damage. Sixty - mile - an - hour winds and rain lashed the Shreveport, La., area, wrecking several homes, uprooting trees and causing the ieath Os Frank H. Page of Minien, who was killed when his taxicab collided with a truck in the jliuding rain. ( Allsboro in northern Alabama was struck by a tornado- Four homes were destroyed and one person Injured. “X storm at Tupelo, Miss., scene of a tornado that killed 231 persons in IMG, ripped through two garage’s? damaged 15 cars, unroofed homes and tore porches from houses. Tornado in Ohio CANTON, O. (INS) —The AkronCanton Airport reported that a tornado struck east of nearby Massillon today, resuiting in extensive damage to’ homes and business rlaees but causing no death or injury. The weather bureau said the torrado hit in an area between Genoa and Ridgeville aid packed winds if more than 80 miles an hour. Winds blew down power lines, ripped roofs off houses and caus(Cbntinued on Page Three) INDIANA WEATHER Clearing and cglder tonight with cold wa\ge north nortlon. Low temperature* tonight 815 above north, 15-20 above south. Wednesday partly' cloudy and. cold. High Wednesday around 30 extreme north to near 40 extreme south!

Powerful Atom Blast Shakes South Nevada Sixth Os Nuclear Test Series Set Off This Morning LAS VEGAS, Nev. (INS) — A powerful > atom bomb exploded with a roar that shook southern Nevada today as 2,000 American marines rehearsed their roles in nuclear combat. The sixth bomb of the current nuclear weapons test series was detonated atop a 500-foot steel tower before dawti with a flash seen at least 500 miles away and a crash that jolted Las Vegas. 70 miles south of the desert test site. A force of 1,200 marines stood by 10 miles from the firing range ready to move into the atom blasted area in helicopters as soon as dangerous radioactivity cleared away. Another 800 Leathernecks wathed the test from trenches 3,500 yards from the tower and prepared to join the assault. Their target was a mythical "enemy" armored task force, which, they were to encircle and wipe out in a two day maneuver. The bomb that paved the way for the assault burst in a brilliant golden flash that boiled down into an orange fireball, which lasted about eight seconds. A ruffled, white atomic cloud then formed into the familiar mushroom shape and soared high into the dawn sky. The flash was seen clearly in San Francipco, 500 miles northwest of the firing range, and in Los Angeles. 300 miles to the southwest. Observers in Las Vegas and on 9,000-foot Angel’s Peak, about 50 air line miles from the atomic energy commission test site; said the explosion was one of the largest of the current series. A few minutes after the flash, the shock wave rumbled into Las Vegas, rattling windows and dishes and starting chandeliers swaying. There were no reports of damage, however. The Angefs Peak observers said the shock wave struck the peak in two waves, causing two loud “cracks."

Request Action On Petition For Road — Commissioners In Study Os Request Several Jefferson township residents appeared Monday at the regular meeting of the county commissioners to request action on their petition for blacktopping the mile and a half of road which runs past two churches in the southeast part of the township. Most of them were under the impression that federal aid could be secured for the improvement but commissioners explained that only certain roads in the county can be built at federal expense. The road in question is not eligible for federal aid. They were also told that their petition would receive consideration as soon as possible, but that petitions had been filed on several other church roads in the county long before theirs had been filed. The commissioners pointed out that only a limited number of miles can be built by county funds annually. Commissioners agreed to close the Devils a road in St. Mary’s township. This road was closed several years ago but residents ©f that area have been using the road to dump trash and other debris. The east entrance to the road will be completely closed off. Frank Singleton, highway superintendent! told commissioners that the department has a carload of calcium chloride which will be spread in front of rural homes this summer to control dust. The commissioners agreed that the county highway department would request payment for material itself but the spreading and other labor would be done free of charge. Rural home owners who would like to have it spread in front of their homes are asked to visit the county highway garage to make their request and pay for the calcium chloride. Cost of the material, which will be moderate, will be announced later and the highway department will also set up a schedule to do the work in each township. At Monday’s meeting the commissioners also recommended a full time deputy for the assessor and considered a request by sheriff Merle Affolder for another full (Continued on Page Five)

NEWSPAPER IN ADAMS COUNTY

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday, March 22, 1955.

66 Killed As Military Transport Plane Hits Mountain And Explodes

Korean Bonus • Payments May Be Delayed Legal Questions In Bonus To Veterans • May Cause Delays INDIANAPOLIS (INS) —Bonus director Ancil Morton was up to his eye-brows today in questionmarks about the Korean bonus authorized by the 1955 general assembly., Morton dispatched letters to military personnel officials in StLouis and Washington, D. C., in an effort to save Indiana an additional charge for record-searching that may cost a quarter-million dollars. 'Morton disclosed that since Jan. 1, a charge of 32 an hour has been in effect for persons or groups outside the armed services who request a search of military records. The bonus director was authorized by auditor Curtis Rardin, who is the legal bonus-disbursing offb cial, to propose that Indiana hire former personnel officers to search the records rather than to pay the flat 32-an-hour rate. Morton also was authorized by the auditor to prepare a request to state attorney General Edwin K. Steers, for clarification on several phases of the much-amended bonus measure. The director said he would make an announcement later on the points on which questions arose. However, the bdnus director noted that terms of the law, as passed, will make record-searching necessary, and will also require a detailed breakdown from the army, air corps, navy and marines on what constitutes the Korean theater. The law authorized payment of a bonus of veterans of the Korean theater of operations from a 322 million World War II surplus at the rate of 315 per menth of service in the KTO between June 27, 1950 and July 27, 1953. The- Korean theater of operations is one thing to the army, another to the air corps, and a third thing to the navy and marines. Mtorton believes the answer as to who’s eligible may involve getting lists of ships and units classified as being in the Korean theater. Morton also said he could not at the present answer the question: How many veterans will be eligible fer the bonus? He said the unknown factor is the change made in the closing hours of the assembly to pay a 3600 bonus to service men with 19 per cent or more disability, or to next of kin of those killed anywhere in the world between the two datesAlthough delays appear ahead for the bonus payment, the school construction program which gets the remainder of the World War IT bonus surplus, will not be delayed. The separate law covering this program lalocated an immediate 35 million appropriation, pending completion of the bonus. "

Lenten Meditation (By Rev. Albert N. Straley. Wood Chapel Evangelical United Brethren Church) “HIDDEN DANGER” Scripture: Numbers 32:20-27 Text: Nuhibers 32:23—“8e sure your sin will find you out!" This Scriptural account is a warning against breaking a promise. The tribes of Reuben and Gad were solemnly warned that if they did not keep their promise to continue the fight against the enemies of Israel theifr punishment would be severe.. How many brokn promises are at the root of the conflict and despair of this generation! Vows that were made for convenience are broken with convenience! This is the fruit of a lack of God-consciousness. We need to hear Jesus' reinfprment of this warning, as he said. “There is nothing covered that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known!” (Luke 12:2) Jesus also offered the only way to deal with sin, whether open or secret, and that is by confession and renunciation and faith in His forgiving power. As we follow Jesus to the Cross this Lenten season, let us abandon our attempts at concealment and open up our hearts that His love may flow through them and wash away all that is displeasing to'Him.

Democrat Primary Assured In City Two Candidates In Mayor Nomination With only a few days remaining in whicH candidates may file for the municipal election next November, at least a primary election for Democrats on May 3, was indicated today. There are two. Democratic candidates so far for mayor. Bernard J. Clark filed his declaration 10 days ago and Robert D. Cole announced his intentions today. Both are Decatur natives. Clark is owner of the Willow Run business and residential block at the south edge of Decatur and operates his own meat market on Monroe street. Neither Democrat candidate ever -has sought or held public office and both have been interested in local civic affairs. Reports were current in political circles that there would be some additional councilmanic candidates, prior to the filing deadline. Neither the Democrats or Republicans have announced city chairmen to organize the campaign for the November election. Selection is usually made by the city precinct committeemen meeting with the county chairman. The regular county board of election commissioners; Ed Jaberg, David Macfclain and C. E. Peterson will have charge of the printing of city primary election ballots. " . . .. If there are no contests for 'posts on «the Republican ticket there will be no Republican primary election, and no G.O.P. ballots will be printed, election board oiffcials pointed out. Norbert Aumann Is Council Candidate Seeks Democratic Nomination In May •Norbert Aumann, well known Decatur business man and operator of Aumann's Electric Service, today announced his candidacy for councilman, second district, subject to the decision of voters in the Democratic primary election. Aumann, a native of Adams county, has never sought public office befofe. He is married and Mr. and Mrs. Aumann reside on ißugg street. They have three daughters, Carolyn Jo, Janice Elaine and Judy Kay. Prior to starting his electric service 18 years ago, the candidate was employed briefly at International Harvester Co. at Fort Wayne, but the Aumanns always have resided in Decatur. He operated a farm near Decatur prior to his employment with Harvester. Aumann has been active in Democratic politics ana also in civic affairs of the city. He said that he planned to make an active campaign for the councilmanic post.

Ike Opposes Any Big Four Meeting Now Tells Republican Congress Leaders Os Big Four Stand WASHINGTON (ISN) —President Eisenhower told Republican congressional’ leaders today that he is opposed to any Big Four meeting with Russia at this time. The firm stand taken by Mr. Eisenhower at his weekly meeting With GOP leaders appeared to rule out any possibility that the administration would go along with the proposal by Sen. Walter F. George (D Ga .) that the U. S. initiate such a meeting. George, chairman of the senate foreign relations committee, has suggested that the President personally should take the lead in arranging a conference with Soviet leaders. Mr. Eisenhower told the Republican leaders there has been no change in his position that the Kremlin must show some sign of good faith - deeds rather than words-before the U. S. will consider any meeting of heads of state. Senate Republican leader William F. Knowland described th® President’s view this way: “As far as the administration is concerned, they have not seen any change, . any performance, any deeds rather than words,” The President pointed out that the administration is keeping a close eye ®n developments and he made it clear that any sign of good faith from the Soviet Union could bring a change of the U. 8. position. Knowland, outlining the views expressed by Mr. 'Eisenhower, noted that a number of issues which the free world has tried in vain to resolve with Russia are still “hanging fire” He cited the long-delayed Aus,, trian treaty, free elections on unification of Germany and a “free and united Korea.” Knowland carefully avoided any criticism of George for. voicing the Big Four proposal, declaring that “nobody is denying him the right to express his opinion.’’ Winamac Man Dies As Auto Hits Tree ROCHESTER, Ind. (INS) —-A 29yearold bakery employe was killed today when his car crashed into a tree, while he was en route to work. . The victim was John James O’Neill, of Winamac, who works for a Rochester bakery. The fatal crash occurred on Ind. 14 two miles west of Rochester. Adams County Maps Are Made Available ' Supply Os Maps At Surveyor’s Office Maps of Adams county showing all of the county highways are now available to interested persons at the office of Herman Moeller! ng, county surveyor, it was announced today. One thousand of the maps, 8% by 11 inches in size, were ordered to be printed by the county commissioners' and they will be distributed to interested persons without charge. The map also shows the state and federal highways in the coun-> ty and also shows the type and number of all county highways. Also included in the new maps are township boundary lihes, streams, railroads, cities and villages. Another feature of the new map is that all land section numbers are printed in each township. Commissioners’ names and the districts which they represent also are listed.

Candidate Bl ■ BL Robert D. Cole Robert D. Cole Is Mayoral Candidate Seeks Democratic Nomination In May Robert D. Cole, proprietor of Cole’s Market In Decatur today announced his candidacy for mayor, subject to the decision of voters at the Democrat primary election in May. Cole, Decatur Wive and graduate of Decatur high school, has never sought public office. Cole Is a member of Zion Evangelical and Reformed church and the Knight* of Pythias lodge. He has been active in many civic affairs and has oknpd and operated Cole’s meat market on Monroe street for more than 12 years. The candidate is married and Mr. and Mrs. Cole have two children, Allen, a student at Purdue university, and Nancy in Decatur high school. They reside in Stratton Place. . Cole said that he planned to make an active campaign for the mayor's post. Martin Bienz Dies Early This Morning Funeral Services Thursday Afternoon Martin Bienz, 49, of Union township, died suddenly at 4:30 o'clock this morning at the Adams county memorial hospital. He had been ill only since Sunday.' A lifelong resident of Union township, he was an employe of the Decatur Casting Co. He was born in Union township April 13, 1905., a son of Adam and Christina Bleeke-Bienz, and was married to Leona Bucher Sept. 4, 1937. Mr. Bienz was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran church and the Berea society of the church. Surviving are his wife; one son, James Lee, at home; two brothers,' Erwin Bienz of Union township and Emil Bienz of Decatur, and four sisters, Mrs. Walter Thieme and Mrs. Martin Bulmahn, both of Union township, Mrs. Carl Badenhop of Van Wert county, 0., and Mrs. Oscar Schuller pf Hoagland. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Zwick funeral home and at 2 p.m. at the Itnpianuel Lutheran church, the Rev. Walter C. Vetter officiating. Burial will be ih the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o’clock this evening. Shoots Self In Leg, Man To Face Charge INDIANAPOLIS (INS) — Charles W. Mason, 32> of Indianapolis, not only shot himself accidentally in the leg but “won” himself an appearance in court to answer firearm violation charges. Mason said he was “toying” with the .32 caliber revolver when it accidentally discharged and hit him in the left leg Monday night. The accident occurred ih the parking lot of a supermarket.

All Killed As Plane Crashes Near Honolulu Worst Air Tragedy In History Os The Mid-Pacific Area ' HONOLULU (INS) —Sixty-six persons were killed today when a U. S. military transport plane crashed into a mountainside and burst into flames 20 miles northwest of Honolulu in the worst air disaster in the history of the mid* Pacific area. Bodies and debris were scattered over a radius of 300 feet as the big DC6-type aircraft hurtled into a 650-foot ridge of the Wainae Mountain range wfille its pilot was desperately trying to land at nearby Hickam air force base. Navy officials at Pearl ftarbor, not far from the scene, announced three hours after the explosive crash that there were no survivors among the 20 air force members, 16 navy men, 19 army personnel, two dependents and nine crewmen aboard the ill-fated plane. Because of the intense heat from the roaring flames which sprang up from the shattered transport, it was a considerable time before rescue crews could reach the wreckage and begin removing broken, charred bodies. The military air transport plane had taken off from Hickam Monday evening, bound for Moffett Field, south of San Francisco. Early this morning, it radioed word that it had developed engine trouble and was returning to Hickam. It crashed into the Waianae range ridge 2,000 yards inside the boundary of the top-secret Lualualei naval ammunition depot at 2:16 a. m. That was only 16 minutes after the aircraft had last been heard from in a radio message saying it was approaching Hickam air force base for a landing. The MATS plane, operated by the navy which designated its type as R6D, came over the Lualualei ammunition depot at an altitude of approximately 600 feet, barely missing a 700-foot radio antenna. Its pilot had turned on the aircraft’s landing lights, according to Marine PFC Joseph T. Price, a' sentry who saw the crash. The pilot then apparently saw the mountain loom ahead for he made a sharp turn in what appeared to be a desperate attempt to avoid hitting the ridge; Price (Continued on Page Six) Injunction Suit On Toll Road Is Venued VALPARAISO, Ind. (INS)‘ — Gary's injunction suit to stop construction of the Indiana toll road in that city has been taken to Porter Circuit court on a change of venue. The complaint states the proposed route of the east-west toll road would block traffic, destroy streets, damage sewers, and isolate a residential area. It asks the court to order the building of the road stopped of for a temporary injunction preventing work on the road until a more suitable route is arranged. Easter Openings In Stores April 1 And 2 (Retail members of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce Monday decided to hold the formal Easter opening in Decatur stores Friday and Saturday, April 1 and 2. These dates were set at a meeting of the promotion committee, headed by Bob Tracy as chairman. Other, committee members are Morris Begun, David Heller, Dale Morrissey, Don Stover, Bob Lane and Louis Jacobs, chairman of the retail division of the C. of C. All merchants are urged to cooperate on the formal Easter opening.

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