Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 13, Decatur, Adams County, 17 January 1956 — Page 1

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Ike To Hold Hews Parley, Deliver Speech First Formal News Conference Thursday Since Heart Attack WASHINGTON (INS) — The White House announced today that President Eisenhower will hold a _ news conference Thursday and make a formal speech Friday. It will be the President’s first formal news conference and speech since his heart attack although he met informally with reporters in Key West. Fla., on Jan. 8. Mr. Elsenhower will address Republican "Salute to Eisenhower” fund-raising dinners by television Friday night, speaking either from the White House or a Washington hotel. Some consideration is being given to opening the closed television circuit linking the dinners across the country and putting the President on “Hve" TV. A decision on this is expected shortly. The Chief Executive will hold his question and answer session with newsmen Thursday morning as he resumes his regular weekly news Conferences for the first time since Aug. 4. At the informal meeting with reporters at Key West, he said he had not yet made up his mind on a second term "to the extent that it can't be changed.” Former President Herbert Hoover said after talking with Mr. Eis enhowqr today that he thinks he should run for re-election if “physically able.” Hoover told newsmen lie did hot discuss the subject of a second term with the President during a conference on Hoover commission recommendations. He said Mr. Eisenhower looked "very well" but declined to say whether he thought the President was in good enough condition to run for another term. White House news secretary James C. Hagerty said he does not expect Mr. Eisenhower to discuss his second term views in his Friday night address. He indidated there would be no surprises in . the speech, telling newsmen: "I think it would be incorrect tp call it a major speech.” It will be the first time since his Sept. 24 heart attack, however. , that the President has appearedbefore television cameras to det ““ IWdr a formal speech of any length. He spoke briefly from Gettysburg in traditional Christmas treelighting ceremonies and went on TV from Key West to explain highlights .of his state of the union niessage. While the Thursday news conference undoubtedly will concentrate on politics, newsmen are eager to get the views on a number of other matters. r -’ :: l^KOTy :: BiwTare secretary of state - John Foster Dulles’ recent ‘‘brink of war” statements. The news conference is being held on Thursday instead of Wednesday, the usual day. because of a previously-scheduled Wednesday meeting of the national security council. Mr. Eisenhower is expected to have something to say before , Thursday on the entry of his name in the’ New Hampshire presidential primary. Hagerty, who -said Monday a response would probably be forthcoming in a day or two from Mr. (Continued on rage Blx)

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Report Part Os Loot From Brink's Found Report FBI Finds $92,000 In Cash BOSTON (INS) —The FBI today was reported to have found $92,000 in cash when Joseph F. McGinnis, barroom operator, was arrested last week with five other suspects in the Brink’s robbery. Since the arrest of McGinnis, believed by the FBI to have been the brains of the fabulous $1,918,211 robbery of -six years ago today, and five other men accused with him, the FBI and state and Boston police have been hunting for the loot from the record haulThe FBI declined to confirm or deny that the money bad been found. Sources close to the case reported the FBI and Suffolk county district attorney (Garrett HByrue did have a lead to either the disposition or the whereabouts of the loot. Whether the discovery of the $92,000 was the lead, however, was being kept secret. Investigators, who have worked on the case tirelessly since Hallowe'en masked guhment invaded the Brink's headquarters in Boston’s north end and carried off the huge sum, were reluctant to believe ■reports the money was long gone. It was pointed out that McGinnis and the other men accused by Joseph “Specs" O’Keefe of being with him in the Brink’s job •have been under constant watch by the FBI for almost six years. The question of what happened to the money has been one of the principal mysteries of the Brink's case, and authorities saw little chance that it could all have been spent, especially by the men it now has in custody. They were watched too closely. Whether the money said to have been found when McGinnis was arrested was part ot the loot was something which apparently will be difficult to prove- The serial numbers of about $96,000 of the original haul was known to police, but, by Specs’ own admission, these bills were burned shortly after the robbery. Yet, investigators appeared hopeful of recovering at least part of the money. One said it was a "fair assumption that we have a line on the Brink’s dough.” He would not say, however, whether by a “line’’ he meant the money reportedly discovered when McGinnis was picked up. Whjle McGinnis and his fellow suspects, Anthony Pino, 48, of Dorchester, Adolph Maffle, 44, of Quincy, Henry Baker, 49, of Natick, Vincent Costa, 41, of Pembroke, and Michael V. Geagan, 41, of Milton, were safely ftnder lock and key at Charles St./the search continued for the two alleged gang members still at largeDespite persistent reports, authorities saw little Chance that Thomas F. “Sandy” Richardson, 48. of Abigail Adams Cir„ Weymouth, and James I. Faherty, 44. of Dud- ■ iey at,.- KuxbuTy,- -womtr surrentrer. on the indictments naming them a= members of the Brink’s mobOver Million Homes <• Started During 1955 U WASHINGTON (INS) — The government reported today that nearly 1,330.000 non-farm homed were” started in 1955. The Labor Department’s bureau of labor statistics said this figure was topped only by the record 1,896,000 units in 1950 and was nine percent above the 1954<10ta1. 1

Rigid Support Prices Sought In Farm Bill Controversial Rigid Support Provision Is Included In Bill WASHINGTON (INS) — The senate agriculture committee made public today a tentative farm bill which includes a controversial provision calling for rigid 90 per cent support prices otf'basic crops not in surplus. Presidents Eisenhower in his farm message outlining ways to boost farm prices, omitted any proposals on the thorny price support issue. The administration wants to continue present flexible price supports. Sen. George D, Aiken (R-Vt.) told an interviewer earlier that if the "administration opposition” succeeds in tying high rigid price support ttf'tTfarm bill, "they will be forcing a veto.” . The price support provision of the bill would: , 1. Require support at not less than 90 per cent of parity on grains of basic commodities not in surplus. An alternative would tie supports to the quality of cotton or grain. 2. Reduce the support price to any producer for basic commodities gradually as the quantity put under support by him increases. 3. Deny price support to anyone customarily getting more than 50 per cent of his income from nonagricultural occupation. 4. Extend the use of the old parity formula, where higher, for basic commodities. A new modernized formula for determining fair farm prices in comparison to what a farmer buys, is due to go into effect this year. Aiken| said ha believes a high rigid price support provision can be defeated in committee but he made it plain he fears the consequences of a senate floor fight for such a rider. Aiken also declared he believes there ate "too many political implications” for a farm bill to be "considered on its merits” in this election year. The senate agriculture .committee resumes hearings today on proposals to lift farm income. Sen. Homer Capehart (R-Ind.) in testimony prepared for delivery, said it would be "good business” and “Christian" to give surplus food and cotton to the needy at home and in friendly countries. Capehart urged the committee to approve his bill which would set up an international food community board to distribute the surplus to needy families. In an apparent reference to the soil bank proposed by President Eisenhower and others, Capehart said that the “desperate farm situation" cannot be solved by' "long ranra prnyrann tn limit nrru4nntion.” t He contended his bill would give the President a “truly effective means with which to dispose of surpluses." He said: “We must get rid of them now if we are to increase farm prices." Sir . -i\jl. r-’. I INDIANA WEATHER Partly cloudy north, mostly cloudy with chance of a few scattered snow flurries south tonight and Wodnoaday. Not much change In temperature. Low tonight 10-20. High Wednesday 25-30.

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Secy. Dulles Refuses To Retract Statement In Magazine Articles

Democrats To Seek Pruning Os Ike Budget Democrats Hope To Cut Down Budget To , Provide Tax Slash WASHINGTON (INS) — Democrats sharpened their legislative shears today for a major trimming of President Eisenhower’s 65 billion,’ 865 million dollar budget, hoping to fashion an electionyear tax cut. House appropriations committee chairman Clarence Cannon (D-Mo.) declared the budgetslashing operation is the only way congress can give the American people tax relief this year. Mr. Eisenhower, in both his budget and state of the union messages, emphasized his opposition to any decrease in tax revenues which would upset the administration's fiscal planning — and its number one objective, a balanced budget. In the .budget for the year beginning July 1. the President estimated revenues at 66.3 billion dollars, thus providing a slim surplus of 435 millions in the coming fiscal year. Combined with an estimated surplus of some 231 millions for the current business year, the administration set a goal of public debt reduction of 574 millions in the next 18 months. • But, Mr. Eisenhower recommended increased spending tor. defense, tot foreign aid, for atomic energy and for such domestic items as highways, schools, health and the farm program. Cannon said in an interview that the Democratic leadership in congress is “going to try to cut the budget.' — • .=„_;./ He also challenged the White House claim that it is balancing the budget by accusing it of “stretching" its revenue figures. The veteran Missouri legislator declared: "We hope the budget approved by congress will make a tax cut possible. But the budget the President submitted won’t do it. There is some doubt whether we can make it. but we are going to try. We're certainly not going into the red to provide a tax cut.” Similarly, Sen. Walter George (D-Ga.) a top expert on financial matters, said he is ‘still hopeful for a tax cut." But, George warn(Oontinued on Page £lgnt) Annual Report Os County Recorder More Instruments Recorded In 1955 A total of 4,606 instruments were recorded by county recorder Mabel Striker during 1955, according to her annual report. Fees on these instruments totaled $5,098.10. These figures are an Increase over 1954 when 3,856 instruments were recorded and $2,967.75 In fees were collected. A raise in the fees which became effective last March accounts for much of the increase in that total. In 1952 a total of 4.752 instruments were recorded and $3,276.55 was collected in fees. In 1953, $3.afeifc waa LulißcreCUor' recotding 4,537 instruments. This year’s report shows that 761 deeds. 1,144 chattel mortgages and 1,307 marginal releases were recorded. These are the largest items on the report. Other instruments include mortgages, 508; mechanics' liens. 38: releases, 249; assignments, 28; powers of attorney, five; articles of Incorporation, six: plats, 22; old age assisUnce from the welfare department. 29; right-of-way from the state of Indiana. 10; honorable discharges from service, 20; reports of separation from service. 108, and miscellaneous, 376.

Senate Democrats Challenge Claims » Ike Again Backed By Big Business WASHINGTON (INS) — Senate 'Democrats challenged today a jclaim by a General Motors executive that a second term for Presi- , Went Eisenhower would wipe out •"all uncertainties" in the nation's economic future. :, GM’s board chairman, Alfred P. Sloan Jr., made a fervent second--serm plea at the corporation's annual luncheon for business leaders in New’ York Monday. Sloan spoke after GM president Harlow H. Curtice predicted "another record year" for American industry. But in Washington. Democrats suggested that the business officials’ statements: 1. Confirmed the Democrat’s belief that the Eisenhower administration has shown “favoritism toward big business." 2. Make it “pretty rough” on other Republicans who think they have contributed to the nation's prosperity, or believe they might qualify for the presidency. 3. Recall “similar ‘confidence’ statements in the days just before 1929.” Republicans, who have adopted the “peace and prosperity” theme for their 1956 campaign, welcomed the Sloan statement |nd the.simultaneous apnouhpements of big expansions by GM and‘the steel Industry. Sen. Charles E. Potter (R-Mich.) whose state is the center of automotive production, hailed the GM announcement of a billion dollar capital expenditure as a mark of confidence in prosperity. Sen. James E. Murray (D-Mont.) said the Sloan speech in New York “sounds again like ‘what’s good for General Motors is good for the country.’ ” Sen. Clinton P. Anderson (DN. M.) chairman of the joint atomic committee. declared: “I still remember the fine profits situa(jpn ih 1928 and 1929. They let the farmer go to pieces as long as the industrial situation was good. I (Continued on Pag-e Five) Hospital Petition Drive Encouraging Early Reports On Drive Excellent Encouraging early reports of volunteer solicitors for signatures on supporting petitions for the bofid issue request of the board of trustees of Adams county memorial hospital have been received by Mrs. Roy Kalver, Decatur chairman of the drive, and O. W. P. Macklin, head of the county volunteers. Indications are that the job will be completed by next Sunday and that considerably more than sff percent of the eligible signers in the county will have joirifed in the campaign. Following announcement of the signature drive and urgent requests that all citizens sign the petitions from Decatur and Adams county church pulpits Sunday, volunteers were well received in the homes when they called. Less than 20 Decatur citizens have refused to sign the petition among those already solicited, it was reported, and several of these stated they still were c.onsitJeHng the maH»r _ / ' . , .. —Tire signature campaign has been organized in Decatur to such a degree Os perfection that every home and business in the corporation limit*s will be covered. The county organization likewise Is as thoroughly organized. Mrs. Kalver said that she hoped to have a complete report from every volunteer by next Sunday, but that there was a possibility that the campaign might last *Tew days longer because of the absence from-the city of several citizens who desire to sign petitions. Macklin also urged that the county volunteers make their reports as quickly as possible.

Senate Group To Air Charge From Ridgway former Staff Chief Lashes Republican Military Policies " WASHINGTON ’tlNB) — Charges by Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway, former army ehlef of staff, against the Eisenhower administration's military policies will be aired next Monday by the senate armed services committee. Army secretary Wilber M. Brucker and Gen. Maxwell Taylor, present army chief of staff, will testify in the group's review of overall defense policy. The closed hearing originally was scheduled for today but was postponed because of the unavailability ot chairman Richard B. Russell (D-Ga.) and Sen. Leverett Saltonstals (R.-Mass) top GOP member. Sen. Francis Case (R-S.D.) a committee member, said that the Ridgway charges “unquestionably” will be brought up during the committee session with the army officials. Sen. Mike Mansfield (D-Mont.) suggested that the unit might call RidgWsy to give a full briefing on the situation to the senate. He pointed out that former chiefs of staff have been heard by the committee on previous occasions. Ridgway lashed out at President Eisenhower and defense secretary Charles E. Wilson in a Saturday Evening Post article — the first of six installments relating his story as a top U. S. soldier. The general said the administration’s military policy is dominated hF-" “political considerations” and asserted that Mr. Eisenhower and Wilson, are "falling again into the error which cost us so much blood and agony in Korea.” Ridgway declared flatly that his position was misrepresented by the President in the 1954 state of the union message. He wrote: “As a combat soldier, I have been shot at from (Continued on Pa.ge Two) Rev. Russell Weller Is Taken By Death Formerly Pastor At Pleasant Dale The Rev. Russell H. Weller, 62. former pastor of the Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren in Kirkland township, and a teacher in the Berne schools for 13 years, died of carcinoma Monday in Park view memorial hospital In Fort Wayne Rev. Weller served as pastor at after a long illness. Pleasant Dale for 16 years before resigning a few years ago, and had been industrial arts and science teacher at Berne before his illness last fall. He had served churches at Fort wiyne, Battle Creek. Mich., Markle and Pennville, and taught school at Monmouth, Chester Center. North Webster and Union Center before golng-to Berne. He was born at North Manchester May 21, 1893, a son of Alberi Aug. 12. 1916. Surviving In addition to his wife are a son, Paul E. Weller of Peru; two grandchildren: a brother, Lloyd Weller, and a sister, Mrs. Archie Gorham, both of Battle Greek. Mich. Funeral services will be conducF ed at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the Yager funeral home, the Rev. T. G. Weaver officiating. The body will then be taken to North Manchester for services at 2:30 p-m. at the West Manchester Church of the Brethren. Burial will be at North Manchester. The family requests omission of flowera.

Banquet Speaker

Wayne Guthrie Soil Conservation Banquet Jan. 23 Indianapolis News Columnist Speaker Wayne Guthrie, a columnist for the Indianapolis News, will be the main speaker for the annual soil conservation banquet Monday, Jan. 23. at 6:30 p.nl. at the Decatur Youth and Community Center. The banquet will be prepared and served by ladies pf the Pleasant Mills MethoqtsLcjiurch. Entertainment will be presented by a mixed sextet, a vocal group from Decatur high school. Tickets for the affair are available from Ben Gerke. Ben Mazelin, Ivan Huser, Herman 'Bulmahn, I Richard Scheumann and the county ' agent and soil conservation offices. Guthrie's appearance here is being sponsored by Krick-Tyndall. His topic 'will be ‘Save Our Top Soli.” The speaker has been associatefl with the Indianapolis News for 35 years, serving as a reporter, assistant city editor and city editor. In 1947 he began writing his column, “Ringside in Hoosierland,” He was the 1955 Indiana governor of Kiwanis and is the 1956 Kiwanls international chairman of support of churches. He has served in several other capacities with the organization. He was one of the official observers of the atomic bomb tests at the Bikini atoll in the Pacific in 1946 and has given an address on those tests 837 times in the United States and Canada. Retiring Treasurer Os Society Honored Crippled Childrens Society In Meeting Board members of the Adams county society for crippled children and adults met Monday evening at the Youth and Community center, for a dinner meeting honoring Mrs. Robert Berghoff, who is retiring as treasurer of the society. Mrs. Berghoff has served the group since September of 1949 when the society was first begun. She was presented a gold bracelet in appreciation of her duties. Following the dinner. Deane Dorwin, society president, had charge of the business, meeting. The secretary and treasurer's reports were given, after which Miss Gwen Hilyard was admitted into the society and named as publicity ter Seal campaign; — The grpup discussed the urgent need of another air-lock for the (Continued on t*ag» Slgnt) American Missionary Is Killed By Shark MANAGUA. Nicaragua (INS) — An American missionary from Connecticut was killed by a shark Monday while bathing in the Sapoa River near the Costa Rica frontier. The grabbed the Rev. Lester G. Burton ot 'West Haven. Conn., by the right leg. dragged him through the water and severed the leg. ■

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Declares U. S. Must Be Ready To Take Risks Says Nation Must Be Willing To Take Calculated War Risk . WASHINGTON (INS) —Becre■ary Os state John Foster Dalles ’said today that the United States must be willing to take a “calculated risk” for peace. Speaking at a crowded news conference in the state department auditorium, the secretary refused to back down from statements he made in .a controversial Life magazine article last week. He said that the policy of “deterrence" is but one aspect of the quest for peace and that it is also necessary to be patient and conciliatory, ~ Dulles declared today that he is certain the Chinese Communists think that if -they attack the offshore islands of Quemoy and Matsu on a large scale, the U, S. will fightHe said that what became the most controversial of his statements in Life magazine was put ambiguously and in away in which he would not have phrased it. This statement was that “the aility to get tp 'the verge Without getting into the war is the necessary art.’’ Dulles pointed out that in a preceding sentence he had said “some say that we were brought to the verge of war " He said that when he talked about being brought to the “brink” he meant that the Communists, not the free world, had taken the iniatlve in the move \owhrd' war. Dulles said that with the Communists threatening possible military aggression in both Europe and Asia, the U. 8. has been faced with the choice of retreating or making it clear that it the Reds pursued their pressure it would bring war. He said the decision was made to stand firm because he believes the greatest risk of war comes from failing to make it clear that the U. S. is ready to defend its vital interests. Dulles said eagerness for peace and a desire for peace is not enough. He then added that ft is necessary to take a calculated risk to insure a stable peace. On the Indo-China question, the secretary refused to comment on the magazine report of differences between him and the British over “united action.” He said he saw no good that could come from re(Continued on Page Five) Harvey Hilyard Dies At Home In Akron, 0. Harvey Hilyard, 68, a native of Adams county, died Monday at 9 a. m. at Akron, where he had resided for the past 46 years. He was formerly from near Pleasant HillsHis wife, who survives, is the former Lena Miller, a former resident of Decatur. Also surviving are six children. Both he and Mrs. Hilyard have several relatives in this area. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p. m. Thursday in Akron Atomic Bomb Blast. Is Shown To Lions The terrifying destruction of the atomic bomb explosion at Bikini was brought home to the Decatur Lions club at its weekly dinner meeting Monday evening at the Yohth and Community Center. A movie on the blast was shown, with commentary, by Elmo Stow, radio seaman, first class, of Fort Wayne naval reserves, with Robert Schmitz as program chairriian. Frank Lybarger. club president, and board members in session after the meeting, planned future activities, including naming committees for the 30th anniversary of the club.