Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 144, Decatur, Adams County, 20 June 1955 — Page 1

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Urges Budget Bureau Direct All Finances Hoover Commission Urges Overseeing Os Fiscal Operations WASHINGTON (INS) — The Hoover commission submitted to congress today recommendations that the budget bureau be made the overseer of all government fiscal operations. The 12 man group declared that such a plan, plus other changes in the government's financial operations proposed in the report, could save $4 billion a year. It urged that the budget bureau be expanded and re-named “The office of budget and executive management." The commission, headed by former President Herbert Hoover, said its task force on government budget and accounting methods estimated that eight and one-half percent of controllable expenditures could be saved by thepro- o posed changes. This would amount to |4-T>illion, based on spending projected for fiscal year 1956. which begins July.L » Under the commission’s" recommendations. congress — through the general accounting office—- — have the power to set standards for tightening up on spending by ail federal agencies. The group criticized present budget and accounting practices and said “there is no effective control over expenditures either by the congress or the executive branch.” Generally, the commission’s proposals would introduce into government practices found effective by private industry in holding down costs. The Hoover commission said existing government methods encourage agencies to spend all of their allotted funds “in order to support succeeding allotment requests.” Three members of the commission dissented on the recommendations. They were Reps. Clarence J. Brown (R-Ohio) and Chet Holifield (D-Calif.) and former postmaster general James A. Farley. Brown k»id he could not endorse the proposals without further study of the annual accrued expenditure budget. Holifield said many government operations “do not lend therftsq|ves to commercial accounting treatment . . Farley said the proposal for operating budgets based on costs had been approached from the viewpoint “of a : cost accountant operating in private enterprise.” He said he doubted whether it would be “Universally workable and worthwhile” for the government. INDIANA WEATHER Partly cloudy and scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight. Tuesday partly cloudy and a little cooler. Low tonight 65-88. High Tuesday 82-90. \

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Highway Death Toll Heavy Over Weekend Heavy Traffic Toll • Reported In State INDIANAPOLIS (INS) — Indiana's highway death toll rose again during the week end as perfect weather drew many thousands of motorists to the roads. There were three double fatality accidents, two of them on Indianapolis streets. Raymond Chaffins, 23, of Indianapolis. and Ma brother, Bennie Chaffins. W, es Fort Bliss, Ttt„ were killed in a two car accident on the south side of Indianapolis. Mrs. Emma McDonald, 73, and Mrs. Mamie Perkins, 53, botji of Indianapolis, died when they were struck by an automobile while going home fiym church services. The driver of the car, Robert E. Scates, 17, of Indianapolis, was charged with reckless homicide. A two car collision on Road 421 southeast of Indianapolis cost the lives of Mrs. Margaret Bare, 65, of Indianapolis, and her three-year-old grandson, Jackie Bare. Six other persons were hurt Mrs. Wanda C. Utterback, 29, of Indianapolis, died in Methodist hospital of injuries suffered Thurs- ’ ,day in a two-automobile collision in Indianapolis. Injuries suffered when his automobile went out of control on a county road near Stroh, LaGrange county, cost the life of Sidney Everage, 21, of South Milford. Mrs. Anna Welte, 73, of Elberfeld, died in a two-car crash on Road 57 near Evansville. Her husband, John, 79, was injured critically. Roy E. Johnson, 28, of Elkhart was choked to death when he was pinned in his automobile as it struck a tree four miles northeast of Elkhart. At least one drowning was recorded during the week end. Nelson N. Price, 23, of Mt. Carmel, 111., drowned late Saturday when his outboard motorboat flipped ovjer and sank in. the Ohio River heaO(t. Vernoit Ind. , Another drowning occurred whith also Involved an Illinois resident in Indiana waters. Edward Mast, 15, of Rockford, 111., drowned in Stone Lake in LaGrange county Sunday. He and other boys had been using face masks trying to reach the bottom of he lake. When he failed to come up, the boys dived (Continued on Pago Six) Rev. Frank H. Kise Is Taken By Death The Rev. Frank H- Rise, 58, former pastor of the Preble circuit of the Methodist church, died Sunday afternoon at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Lester D. Cooper, in Defiance, O. He had been critically iU with a heart ailment since Jan. 17. IRev. Kise had served as pastor of the Methodist church at Inwood for the .past year. Surviving in addition to the daughter are his wife, Alice; a so.n, Thomas S. Kise, of Defiance; his mother, Mrs* Vashtie Kise of Skndborn, and a sister, Mrs. Irvin Wagner of Sandborn. The body was taken to the Mansfield & Mast funeral home at Defiance. Funeral services will be held Wednesday in the Defiance Methodist church.

Peace Pledge Drive Opened At UN Meet Pres. Eisenhower Speaks Tonight At U. N. Anniversary SAN FRANCISCO (INS) — A powerful diplomatic drive w a s launched today to mark commemoration of the 10th UN birthday anniversary in San Francisco With a formal peace declaration pledging all nations to shun war and abide by basic principles of the UN charter. Meanwhile, the UN assemblage tensely awaited a face • to - face meeting between President Eisenhower and Russian foreign minister V. M. Molotov at 11 a. m. (PDT.) This will comd at a reception to be held by Eisenhower at the War Memorial opera house at which all the foreign ministers and chief UN delegates will file past to shake hands with the President, including Molotov. - The peace pledge drive, headed by .Gen. Carlos P. Romulo of the Philippines, was launched primarily to beat to the punch V. M. Molotov's reported “pla.n to confront the anniversary meeting with a resolution pledging all nations to “peaceful coexistence” and the outlawing of war and use of atomic weapons. Romulo said the anniversary assembly, opening a week long session at 3 p. m. with a major address by President Eiseimower, should consider “taking up the tremendous peace rally force of the free world where it left off at bandung In Indonesia last April.” Romulo stressed that such a peace pledge resolution would- tie the communist bloc to an iron clad anti-aggression pledge and go a long way toward forcing east and west to end the cold war. Romulo added that although the anniversary assembly originally was not to make decfsipts, |t ft becoming “a necessity and as obligation for the assembled diplomats to rededicate the UN charter and its principles with a clarion call for a safe peace backed by the millions of people who insist on having peace in the world.” President Eisenhower’s address was expected to feature the hope for a better peace and easing of cold war tensions. The Chief executive arrived for the charter event Sunday night and will return to Washington tonight following his 6 p. m. (EDT) address opening the week long observance. He planned to have an early luncheon today with UN secretary Dag HammarskJold, assembly president E. N. Van Kieffens, secretary of state Dulles, disarmament minister Harold E. Stassen and ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge. Among the 60 top diplomats from as many countries listening to Mr. Eisenhower will be Russia’s V. M. Molotov, British foreign secretary Harold MacMillan, French foreign minister Antoine Pinay and India’s special emissary V. K. Krishna Menon. Big Four foreign ministers will meet tonight in a top level discussion at Dulles’ suite in the plush Fairmont hotel. (CWmuM on Page Six) J Summer Recreation Program Is Opened Official Opening Os Program On Tuesday The summer recreation program at Worthman field will be officially opened Tuesday morning, it was announced today by Steve Everbart, general supervisor. Other supervisors will be Robert Worthman. athletics, and Miss Janet Everhart, craft work, assisted by Miss Dorcas Suman. The field and adjacent playground will be open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday. Available for the youngsters are slides, a merry-go-round, washer game, swings, shuffleboard, horseshoe, basketball and tennis. ' ' Craft work will be offered each afternoon from 1 to 4 o’clock. Morning baseball leagues will be supervised by Worthman, with both Pony and Little leagues organized. In addition to the daytime activities at the field, the Adams County Pony league plays a double header each Monday night, the Decatur Little League plays dpuble headers Tuesday and Friday nights, and Klenk’s of Decatur offers Federation league baseball on Thursday night and Sunday afternoons. I ‘ !

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Decatur’s Youth And Community Center Is Dedicated Here Sunday

Peron Future Uncertain In Power Battle Power Is Reported As Greatly Reduced Following Revolt MONTEVIDEO (INS) —-The once-dominant power of Argentine president Juan D. Peron was reported greatly reduced today as a result of a behind the scenes power struggle. Reports reaching Montevideo and Santiago, Chile, indicate that fehe army forced Peron to make major concessions before it moved to sdbdue last week’s abortive uprising by naval and air force elements. Press censorship remains in Argentina, where a state of siege was declared after the bloody uprising, and dispatches from the country are limited. Army minister Gen. Franklin Lucero, who has been spokesman for tbe government on several Oc ; casions since the revolt, is seen as the key figure currently. Lucero, Argentine military attache in Washington in 1947, was reported tn negotiations with naval leaders to establish a junta to control the country- Peron, it wag reported, would remain as titular head of the government, with little or no authority. la Santiago, the evening newspaper Clarin said Peron has agreed with his generals to repeal the law separating church and state, restore religious instruction in schools, re-establish freedom of speech, press and assembly and grant unconditional freedom to two Roman Catholic prelates expelled last week. Persistent reports reaching Montevideo from Argentine refugees and other sources Indicate the army is consolidating its position throughout Argentine before putting majpr changes into effect Observers cite two factors as key Indications of Peron’s reduced status: 1. His departure from past practice of mibilizing the workers — (Uonunueo on Page Six) Winners Announced In Amateur Contest; Closing Contests Are Held Saturday Diana Sue Gilespie, young acrobatic dancer from Portland, and Kgren and Mara Dee Striker, vocal duet, of Decatur, won the two grand (prizes in the amateur talent contest Saturday night. Ron Robinson, student master of ceremonies for the Saturday night, shows, was introduced by Don Stover at the 6:30 p.m. show for the younger group and by Louis Jacobs, chairman of the retail division of the Chamber of Commerce, at the 10 p.m. show for the older contestants. Judges were Don Bieberich, Mrs. Lulu Fruchte and Dick Kershner. The 6:30 show also featured presentation of awards to the winners of the ‘Best Man is Dad* photo contest also sponsored by Decatur merchants. The grand winners placed top among the winners of each night In each group. They received cash prizes donated by the Decatur merchants. . , Kintz Funeral Rites On Tuesday Morning Funeral services for William Edward Kintz, Decatur young man who died Saturday morning, will be held at 9 am. Tuesday kt St Mary's Catholic church. The Very IRev. Msgr. J. J. Seimets will officiate and burial will be in the cemetery. Tbe American Legion will conduct military rites at the grave. Friends may call at s the Gillig & Doan funeral home until time of the

Reports Four Freed Airmen 'Confessed' Airmen Make Denial Os Newspaper Story , MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (INS)— The Minneapolis Tribune reported today that the four U. S. airnfon released recently by the Chinese Reds had “confessed” taking part in germ warfare and flying into Manchuria. Fletcher Knebel, of the Tribune’s Washington Bureau, said in a copyrighted article that he learned of the alleged confessions from “high defense department sources.” Knebel said the same sources told him that the air force has no Intention of prosecuting the four, however, because the Reds obtained the confessions under “extreme duress.” The sources said Capt. Harold Fisher Jr., of Swea City. la., signed a confession admitting he participated in germ warfare. The other three airmen reportedly confessed that they violated the Yalu River sanctuary “under orders by the air force." They are Lt. Col. Edward Heller of Wynnewood, Pa.; Lt. Lyle Cameron of Lincoln, Neb., and Lt. Roland Parks of Omaha, Neb.. Cameron , reached at bis fame, flatly denied making “anfr confession about anything,” and said he did hot know about “any confessien anybody else made.” , Barks, in Omaha, admitted that he signed a confession that he crossed the Yalu River, but denied saying he was “ordered” to fly into “neutral” Manchuria. He added: “I did not sign any confession saying I participated in germ warfate.” Heller, who returned to his Wynnewood home in suburban Philadelphia last week, also admitted making a false confession (Continued on Page Five) Free Cooking School Here On Wednesday Part Os Program Os Center Dedication Plenty of prizes and gifts have been assured for thb free “Festival of Foods” cooking school to be held at the new Decatur Youth and Community Building Wednesday at 1: 30 p. m. according to cochairmen Carl Gerber and Louis Jacobs. Every lady in Decatur and ; the surrounding area is invited. No tickets are needed. i _ ‘ Miss Patricia Young and Miss • Marilyn Roeh, both of the Northern Indiana (Public Service company, 1 will conduct the cooking school. M. J. Pryor, president of the De- ! oatur Chamber of Commerce and local manager for N. I. P. S„ will act as master of ceremonies. Lo- , cal ladies from the committee will serve as hostesses and assist in , the distribution of the prizes. ' The Haugk Heating and Appliance Co. will set up a sink and cabinets on the stage. The gas company will provide a refrigerator and the stoves. O. M. McGeath, building director, pointed out that i the building’s versatility will be < demonstrated by the use of this I heavy equipment on the portable i stage, which will be set up in the south end of the auditorium near i the kitchen. , Ladies will be asked to sign their i names on slips. These will be plac- i ed into a large container and i names drawn for the more than 35 1 attendance prizes, including bams i and other meat packages donated by Eckrich and Parrott Packing i companies, as well as the items of i culinary art which the girls have i prepared on the stage. The girls ' will give a running commentary i as they prepare a varied menu, with the latest cooking tips and < food suggestions, and opportunity 1 will be given tor the audience to I ask questions. j Tbe chairmen stressed that this affair js free and that every lady ' In Decatur and the surrounding I area la invited. i

9 Communist Leaders Given Prison Terms Nine Sentenced On Conspiracy Charge - By Federal Judge PHILADELPHIA (INS) — Nine Communist leaders were sentenced in federal court at Philadelphia tpday to prison terms for conspiring to violate the Smith act Four of the defendants, convicted by a jury after a 56 day trial last August, were sentenced to three years in prison by Judge J. Cullen Ganey. The others received two year terms. The bigger penalties were meted out to Joseph Kuzma, 41, named as the leader of the Red underground In eastern Pennsylvania, south Jersey and Delaware; David Davis, 46, an ex-union official; Thomas Nabried, 51, party district organizer, and Samuel Gobeloff, also known as Joseph Roberta. Sentenced to the two year terms were Robert Klonaky, 35, Walter Lowenfeis, 56, a writer for the Daily Worker; Benjamin Weiss, 29, Philadelphia Geiamunist party treasurer, Sherman Labovitz, 29. and IrWtn Katz, 35. Judge Ganey also made it dear be would not free the defendants In bail pending any appeal, and that if defense counsel desired, it would have to seek recourse in the U. S. circuit court of appeals; Thomas D. Mcßride, chief connsei for the defense, said ho would make the appeal in the higher court. The defense counsel was selected for the defendants by the local bar association. The Smith act violation conviction carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or a $lO,000 fine. U. S. attorney Wilson White sought the maximum sentences, explaining that experience has shown that defendants of this type do not mend their ways, so it was necessary to “keep them out of circulation’’ so long as possible. Judge Ganey Issued a stinging rebuke to the defendants at their criticism of the long trial. He bad declared on their conviction: “The charge made against the defendants strikes directly at the heart and vitals of sovereignty as well as to the orderly process of change provided within the constitution of tbe United Sates.” The jurist pointed out that while the defendants had “committed an extremely serious offense,” he did not think they were in the same category as the Communists who had been sentenced before them in New York. Speech Correction Clinic Is Opened 41 Children Enroll For Speech Clinic The speech connection dlinic sponsored by the Adams county society for crippled children opened today at the Lincoln school, with a total of 41 children enrolled. Mise Margaret Harris at Decatur and Mies Donna Timmons of Delphi are tn charge of the cMnic and instruction. They are being assisted by members of Psi lota Xi sorority, who are helping with ■ the children during breaks and during individual instruction. “■ The children have been divided into two groups, wttb a morning ■ session for half of them and an afternoon session for the others, The seasiona are from 9 to 11 a. m. and from 12:30 to 2:30 p. m. A general meeting (or the parents of the children enrolled will take place at 7 o’clock this evening tn the Lincoln school assembly han. , The clinic will extend tor alx weeks. The instruction is ottered free of charge ae a service of the society.

Compromise For Reserve Program Compromise Sought On Stalled Measure WASHINGTON (INS) — The chief opponent in congress to the administration's military reserve bill proposed a compromise today on the long stalled measure. Rep. Dewey Short (R Ma.) who has fought the reserve program aa he formerly attacked universal military training, eaid his compromise would make the legislation “much more palatable” to opponents. It would: 1. Provide that youths of 17 and 18 be permitted to enlist for two years of summer training-three months annually-in place of the six months’ consecutive training as proposed by the administration. 2. Require such trainees to take two or three additional summer drills, presumably covering two to three months instead ot the administration request that they must serve seven and one half years in the reserve. Short, top Republican on the house aimed services committee, told a newsman that although he : favors a strong military reasfve, he felt “young men should not be ’ (fed down to seven and one half . years, just during the time when ( thdry would leant to raise a family and go into buehieM.” The administration reserve program would require such trainees to attend one night of drill a week, plus about three weeks In summer camp. Tickets Available For Tuesday Lunch Appreciation Day Luncheon At Center Tickets for the Chamber of Commerce appreciation day luncheon Tuesday noon may be obtained from the Decatur Chamber of Commerce office, Mike Pryor, president, announced today. This is a part of the dedicatory pro gram for the new Decatur Youth and Community Center. The luncheon will be served cafateria-style from. 11:30 to 12:30 o’cloek and the program will start immediatley after. Speaker will be Lisle Hodell, who has geen associated with the General Electric company for 39 years and is now* manager of the general purpose motor department, with headquarters at Taylor street tn Port Wayne. Decatur and Linton General Electric plants are under his supervision. He is, a very well known speaker and particularly well versed in community affairs. At the present he la teacher of a large Bible class, president of the Y. M. C. A. and Rescue Mission, all of Fort Wayne. Pryor stated that a group of visitors expected from out of the city include Mayor Robert Meyers, of Fort Wayne, former congressman from the fourth district, Edward Kruse, Jr., also of Fort Wayne, as well as other mayors, representatives of Chamber of Commerce organizations, Y.M.C.A. and youth workers from several surrounding cities. Tours of the building and of local industries will be provided following the program. Two Brothers Killed In Crash Os Plane BEDFORD, Ind. (INS) — Two brothers were killed today in the crash of thsir light plans on a , farm six miles south of Bedford. Robert L. Young, >7, believed ‘ to have been the pilot, and hla , brother, Hugh, 29, both ot Phoenix, ; Aris., suffered fatal injuries when , their plane crashed on ths Calvin ; Shirley farm in Lawrence county.

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Sen. Capehart Gives Address At Dedication Deed For Building * Presented To Mayor For City's Residents U. 6. Senator Homer Capehart, in the main address of the formal dedication of the new Decatur Youth and Community Center Supday afternoon, suggested that the center be dedicated to the American system of government which makes such community projects possible. He pointed out that the residents of Decatur and of other similar communities in the United States are able to accomplish so much in comparison to other countries because of tie American system which protects the rights of individuals to own property and to be successful in their chosen field of endeavor. Capehart also stated that the spirit of local government, each community or unit taking care of ; ita own, should not disappear from the American acene and that this ' .spirit has been admirably display- , ed in Decatur's community center Pr C(SratMlatlng “each and every person who had anything to do with the center”, Capehart said that every city in the United States should have one. He expressed admiration for the local citizens who were so willing to work for thejr youth. Capehart’s speech was the highpoint of a program which also included brief remarks by other dignitaries. J. Ward Calland, president of the Decatur Memorial Foundation, Inc., was master of ceremonies. Calland, on behalf of the Foundation, presented the deed for the building to the people of Decatur. It was accepted by Mayor John Doan, Al Beavers of the city recreation board and Tom Titus of the ’ teen council. Mayor Doan expressed appreciation on behalf of the entire community. Among the prominent persons who were Introduced were directors of the Foundation, members of the city recreation board, city councilmen, M. J. Pryor, president of the Chamber of Commerce, members of the Yost Construction Co., and O, M. McGeath, who is director of the center. Remarks of congratulations were 'made by D. W. McMillen, founder of the Central Soya company; Lisle D. Hodell, general manager of the Fort Wayne General Electric plant; Henry Bromer of Decatur Casting company, Dan Tyndall of Krick-Tyndall Tile Mill and R. L. Caade, Fort Wayne division manager of Northern Indiana Public Service company. Special tribute was paid to Carl C. Pumphrey, original president of the Decatur Memorial Foundation and general chairman of the fund campaign which raised the money for the $260,000 building. ’ -i. - An open house tour preceded the formal program. A large reception committee was on hand to guide the guests through the building and explain the various units. The dedication week continues with the dedication banquet at 6:30 p.m. today. Lowell Harper is general chairman and H. W. McMillen will serve as toastmaster. Main speaker for the banquet is Dr. Kenneth McFarland of General Motors company and founder of a trade school at Coffeeville, Kans., which bears his name. The invocation will be given by the Rev. William C. Feller and community singing will be led by Joe Seabold. The dinner is being prepared by the Monmouth Parent-teacher association. Serving will be a oom- 1 mittee including Ma Alfred Beavers, Mrs. Clifford Saylors, Mrs. Clark Mayclin, Mrs Robert Yost, Ma. Robert Mills, Mrs. Robert Anderson, Mrs. C- 1 Finlayson and Miss Madge Hite.