Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 51, Decatur, Adams County, 1 March 1956 — Page 1

Vol. LIV. No. 51.

311 REPORTERS HEAR ‘YES’ j] Hi . ’ -«HE 3®ggfe> * ’**' * I♦” ’’ : I ' ? 111 Mjin'i :"• u I fIK isl HERE ARE SOME of the record 311 reporters who crowded into President Eisenhower’s press conference, at which he announced willingness to run tor re-election. The scene is a corridor of the executive office building across the street from the White House.

Ike Agrees To Enter Name In Two Primaries Agrees To Entry Os Delegate Slate In Primary Elections WASHINGTON (INS! — President Eisenhower agreed today to the entry of slates of delegates favorable to his candidacy in Republican presidential primaries in t’allfornta'* and- Wiecomrtn. —- • - Mr. Eisenhower stgneu two formal documents, one for each state, in his first official act following up his announcemnet Wednesday that he will run for reelection. The White House said: “The President signed the papers in order to make |t possible for the people in’these two states to decide whether they want him as the Republican nominee for President. In California, ‘ the President ngmed a three-malr committee composed of Vice-President Richard M. Nixon, Gov. Goodwin J. Knight and- Sen. William E. Knowland to pick the 70 delegates who will be pledged to him. . The action closed the breach which had developed in California Republican ranks. A bitter intraparty fight had been expected if the President chose not to run. with Nixon. Knight and Knowland all possible candidates for the GOP nomination. In the Wisconsin action, the President signed a list Os 30 delegates which will be entered in that state's promary before Friday’s 5 p. m. deadline. The Wisconsin primary will be held April 10 and the California contest will take place on June 5. Ml. Eisenhower has invited any other Republicans who would like his Job to enter the primary races. It would take a brave GOP hopeful, however, to make a serious bid in the face of the President’s announced candidacy. Knowland has said he would, give his full support to Mr. Eisenhower if the President decided to run. He had been expected to provide the only serious primary opposition to the President before Wednesday’s announcement. Named on the Wisconsin slate of delegates were Reps. John W. Byrnes. Glenn R. Davis and Melvin R. Laird. They are flying to Madison tonight with the document signed by Mr. Eisenhower. The three congressmen plan to confer Friday with Gov. Walter J. Kohler, who heads the slate, and then go in a body with the other delegates to file the statement at the secretary of state's office. The White House said the California document will be delivered to that state’s secretary of state ■within 48 hours. Mr. Eisenhower had previously permitted his name to remain in the New Hampshire and Illinois . primaries. The laws of California and Wisconsin require written consent before a slate of delegates can be entered in any candidate’s name. The Chief Executive gave Americans a candid appraisal of his health Wednesday night tn a dramatte climax to his announcement that be will be a candidate (Continued on Pag* Five)

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ADAMS COUNTY

Winners Are Listed In Essay Contest Legion Auxiliary Honors Winners Miss Monica Rumschlag won first place in the senior high school classification and Miss Karen Braun won first in the junior high school classification in the American Legion auxiliary unit 43 Americanism essay contest. Miss Rumschlag is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dewis Rumschlag of route six. Decatur, and Miss Braun is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Braun of route four. Other prise winners in the senior class are: second prize, Rita Heiman; third prise, Judy Parrish; and honorable mention, Delores Kintz, and Patty (Rae McCammon. In the junior classification, second prize was won by Connie Kiess; third prize, James Heiman; and hqnorable mention, Margaret Ann Boerger and Gerald GHllg. Miss Rumschlag is the only two time winner, having won third prize in 1954. The students, parents, and teachers were guests of the American Legion auxiliary Tuesday evening with Miss Margaret Eiting in charge of the Americanism program. Miss Eiting made the introductions of the guests and presented the winners with their prizes. Before Introducing the contestants, Miss Eiting stated, “the title of the essays was the virtue of justice for all and that in the individual, justice is the virtue that leads one to respect rights of others. In government it is the order of rule whfch looks to the preservation of rights of all citizens. Liberty then depends upon justice, just as the plant depends upon the soil in which it grows." It was brought out that the American Legion auxiliary, like the American Legion, stresses the fact that “a good strong Americanism program must be carried on in this country in order to preserve our liberties. It Is important to include the leaders of tomorrow who are now in our class rooms. These young -people look to us for guidance and we should be glad to give this, as we knot?* that if these students learn and understand our government and justice, our government in our 48 .states and in Washingto, D.C.. will be in accord with provisions set forth in the constitution of the United States and the bill of rights when they become the leaders.” The chief purpose of the Americanism program is to have students think and do a little research on their American rights and privileges, and not the win-, ning of the contest. Only two of the five high schools wrote essays with Decatur high school writing 205, Decatur Catholic writing 90 essays and only students from four out of ten junior high schools wrote essays. St. Joseph wrote 30, Decatur Junior high . students wrote 105, St. Peter’s Lutheran wrote 15. and Luckey school wrote two. The teachers submitting winning essays were: Theodore C. Grotrian. St Peter’s school; Owen Wmnhoff. Decatur high school; Sr. M. Dorinda. C.B.A. and Sr. Agnes Theresa C.S.A.. Decatur Catholic. Other teachers submitting essays were: Nellie Price, Luckey school: Httgh M. Cobb. Decetur high; St. M. Gregory. C.S.A. sad Sr. M. Urban, C.8.A., Decatur (Continued on Page Five)

Party Leaders Split On Views After Decision Campaign Leaders Os Republicans And Democrats Differ WASHINGTON (INS) — GOP national chairman Leonard W. Hall warned Democrats today that attempts to make President Eisenhower’s health a campaign issue will “boomerang.” Hall told a news conference he is confident Mr. Eisenhower will win reelection and sweep a Republican congress into power with him. He assailed Democratic national chairman Paul M. Butler for asserting that “the American people will never elect a President who, at; 65, has had a serious heart attack.” The GOP spokesman said he was ’’amazed’’ at Butler’s statement. He declared the Republicans ruled out any campaign strategy based on the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt's health in 1944 because they felt the “bad taste” of such moves would "boomerang.” Hall asserted that if. as Butler indicated would be the case, the Democrats question the President’s fitness to serve out another term, they will find they' have made a grave tactical mistake. Democrats predicted they will hold control of the house and senate regardless of the boost President Eisenhower's own candidacy will give top contenders. But Republican strategists maintained that the President's decision to run despite his heart attack is a "tremendous help” which could well turn the tide for many other GOP candidates. Rap.< Richard M. Simpson (R- --' Pa.) house GOP campaign chair- . man, said the President’s an- . nouncement and explanation to the nation has made him "doubly ■ certain” that Republicans will via i the house next November by a margin of 80 to 85 seats. i He said; “His candor in patting the matter up to the American people will be such a shot in the i arm that we will carry the presidency by a substantial margin and elect a substantial majority in the house.” Rep. Mike Kirwan ■ (D-Ohio), chairman of the house Democratic campaign; committee, heavily discounted the effect of the President’s dramatic decision. He said: “I don’t think it will have any effect on the house elections.” Kirwan said that the nation's farmers are “so disgusted with the Republicans” they will vote Democratic and that It is “too late” for President Eisenhower to eave GOP farm state candidates. Probable limitation on the amount of campaigning Mr. Eisenhower can do for reasons of health has some Republicans worried. But GOP leaders are counting on his prestige and popularity to do the job. (Continued On Page Five) Top UN Diplomats Welcome Decision See World Peace Chances Enhanced UNITED NATIONS, N. Y. (INS) —President Eisenhower’s secondterm decision evoked confidence st the UN today that world peace has been granted a new lease on life. The President’s" announcement that he will run again was eagerly welcomed by leading UN diplomats. The overwhelming majority of them had feared a negative decision might impair peace prospects in the Middle East and in other critical world areas. Officials and delegates declined comment because of the diplomatic rule against speaking on domestic affairs of states, but they openly expressed enthusiasm over the prospect of continued Eisenhower leadership in world affairs: It was evident that Mr. Eisenhower is regarded as a man who can steer the free world down the course of peace and toward the goal of the beneficial development of the atom. Mr. Eisenhower’s name has become a symbol at the UN of the use of the atom tor peaceful purposes since he first proposed his “atoms for peace” program before the world body on Dec. 9. IMS. One certain result at the President’s decision win be postponement es this year’s general assembly session until Nov. 15, well after the U. 8. election.

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University Os Alabama Expels Negro Co-ed To Prevent School Return * ■

Senate Lobby Probe Slowed By Wrangling Eight Committee f Members Wrangle Over Procedures WASHINGTON (INS) — The senate’s far-reaching lobby investigation slowed to a walk today while the eight committee members wrangled over procedures for the impending inquiry. At Its first meeting Wednesday, the blue-ribbon group tailed to select a chairman to head the Investigation although w that had been billed as the first order of business. In all, the committee spent nearly two hours trying to devise rules governing the inquiry into "Influence peddling” and efforts to "preMure” congress on legislation. T Afterwards, it was that Bridges and Sen. Albert Gore (D-Tenn.) had been appointed to suggest rules of procedure and. operation and report back as soon as possible — probably next week. Bridges said that during the initial session — presided over by Vice President Richard M. Nixon ■4 the committee “couldn’t ‘ (Continued on Page Flva) To Arrest Drivers With 1955 Plates Warnings have been isspqd by city and state police that the 1955 plates on automobiles in Indiana are no longer valid. Any driver operating a car without the 1956 plates will be arrested for improper registration and will be subject to a fine. City police stated today that no warning tickets will be given on this offense. All persons seen operating their vehicles on tire out-of-date plates will be arrested- A check with the city police department at 1 p. m. today showed that so far, no drivers have been arrested on this offense. One Leap Year Baby Is Born At Hospital Officially Decatur has a Feb. 29 "leap year” baby but the stork timed the birth so that the child, a son born to Mr- and Mrs. Jack Swygart of route one, can claim the distinction of being a “leap year” child and still have a day each year on which to celebrateThe baby, weighing seven pounds, arrived at 12:35 a. m. central daylight time today. However, the birth will be recorded officially as occurring at 11:35 p. m central standard time Wednesday. The youngster, who will have two birthdays every fourth, is the fifth son Ot Mr. and Mrs. Swygart. He has not yet been named.

Lenten Meditation (By Rev. W. H. Kirkpatrick. Decatur Church of God) “DELIVERANCE” j Psalm 34:1-8 “I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.” What a wonderful deliverance! It is fear that is harder on us than work. We are afraid. We are tied up in knots all because of haunting fears. Fears that we try to sit on, but after while the lid pops up and there it is looking at us with green eyas. i ■ . Let the power of God deliver us from fear, and then we can be our real selves, full of faith and power to witness for God. When the chain of fear is broken we are delivered, and then our best can flow out in a natural way. Even as Jesus said, “Out of your innercost being shall flow rivers of living water.” This deliverance gives real cause for praise and rejoicing, • "His praise shall continually be in njy month.” This deliverance causes the face to be radiant with- a zest and joy that we need never be ashamed. How important It is for us to be delivered from fear and doubts, for God and His truth arq always victorious? Prayer: When fears and doubts assail us let us flee to the Rock that ia higher than we are. For the promise is unto us , ”to come to Thee, seeking, asking, and believing Behold Thou art God and ean deliver us from Ml bar fears’ -—---• Help us to trust. Thee with all eur hearts. in- Jesus ’ name. Amen.

Red Cross Campaign Underway In County Annual Drive For Funds Is Launched The 1956 fund drive of the Adams county chapter of the American Red Cross opened today with the beginning of solicitation in ihe local industries. A house-to-house canvass of the county and the campaign in the schools also started today A large corps of solicitors has been organized for the project of contacting each resident and employe of the county in the effort to bring in a total of 311.000 to finance local Red Cross activities and help in the national drive for funds The chairmen of the various townships and divisions and the solicitors attended a meeting Tuesday night at the Decatur Youth and Community Center for final instructions concerning the campaign which extends through the month of March. Howard Eckels, Huntington Red Cross chairman, was speakerCarl Braun, county chairman of the drive, issued a statement today explaining the need for financial support. He first pointed out that the total cost of the blood program in his county during 195? was |l,051.86. This paid for theS expenses lof collecting 689 pints’of) blood in aix mobile vtett*:— - A full time Red Cross representative is available at all times to aid servicemen and to take care of any other emergencies that arise during the year. Braun emphasized that it is of utmost importance to keep the chapter and business office functioning. Other projects of the local Red Cross include home nursing classes; first aid classes; home service to provide food, clothing, transportation and other services to servicemen and their -families; first aid booths at public functions such as fairs tournaments; contributions to the, national headquarters for national emergencies, and keeping a permanent office to care for hardship cases and helping them to make adjustments. Red Cross Display In Store Window An interesting Red Cross display is being shown this week in the south window of HolthouseSchulte clothing store. The exhibit shows the various services performed by the American Red CrossMrs. Harold Engle is the originator of the local exhibit and it is being shown this week to create interest in the present Red Cross drive for membership. INDIANA WEATHER Partly cloudy tonight with chances of scattered showers and thunderstorm* this after- “ noon or evening. Friday fair to partly cloudy and cooler. Low tonight 30-35 north, 35-43 south. High Friday 48-54 north, 54-60 south.

Iran Arrests Red Attache On Spy Count Deputy Military Attache Os Russia Charged In Spying TEHRAN (INS) — Iran announced today the arrest of Russia’s deputy military attache in Tehran and charged him with spying. The Soviet officer, Maj. Anotoli Ivanovich Kuznetsov, was turned over to the foreign ministry and then released after Ms diplomatic status was discovered. A spokesman for the ministry said the Russian’s recall would be demanded. The first secretary of the Russian embassy, Tarassovitch Bazarov, protested the attache’s arrest, but was told the officer was driving a non-diplomatic car and not carrying his diplomatic identity card when arrested. The spokesman added: “We reserve our right to protest against a Soviet diplomat’s espionage activities.” He said the investigation would continue. ’ The military governor of Tehran. Gen.Bakhtier, said that maps and photographs of Iranian air force installations had been found in Kuznetsov’s possession when he was picked up Wednesday night by Iranian military security officers. The Russian was in civilian clothes at the time of his arrest and was accompanied by an Iranian air force warrant officer, Hossein Rajaii. In theJast year, the Iranian government has executed scores of military officers on charges of having been members of the outlawed Tuden (Communist) party, which gained strength' during the confused days when the nation- was ruled by Mohammed Mossadegh. Kuznetsov, as a member of the Soviet embassy staff in Tehran, is (Continued on '■Page Five) Half Million Dollar Fire Loss At Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind (IN’S) —Fire tobuilding in the Kokomo business district Although flames were kept in the two top floors of the three-story building, shops on the first floor suffered extensive smoke and water damage. 31 Korean Soldiers Die During Blizzard 82 Others Injured Along Truce Line SEOUL (INS)—At least 31 Republic of Korea soldiers were reported dead today and 82 others injured among two divisions marooned in a blizzard on the eastern, front of Korea truce line. A U.S. eighth army spokesman said most of the deaths and injuries occurred when snow slides crashed down on ROK troop living quarters. Some 30.000 troops were reported marooned and cut off from all communications and supplies for four days in the area just east of the mountainous punchbowl, scene of bitter fighting in the Korean Wtr. J J 2. Partial communications were restored this morning and reports reaching Seoul said the blizzard was continuing and had already blanketed the area with six feet of snow. It was the heaviest snowfall in 50 years according to Seoul weather observers. * Nine U. S. army helicopters were dispatched this morning to pick up casualties and fly in food, tents, shovels aqd. other equipment to 1 combat blizzard conditions. —

Stevenson Pledges Vigorous Campaign Calls On Ike To Set Debate Terms NEW YORK (INS)—Democratic presidential aspirant Adlai Stevenson pledged a “very vigorous campaign” as he called on President Eisenhower today to "set the terms of the debate” an the issue of his health. “Mr. Eisenhower,” Stevenson said, “has drawn the distinction between the private matter of his health and the public question of how the office of the President shall be conducted. “I assume he win deal with this aspect of his decision and set the JeFrns of the debate -on this issue.” No reference to the President's health as a possible issue in the campaign was made either by Sen. Estes Kefauver (D Tenn.), an avowed candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination or Gov. Averell Harriman, a possible contender. But Harriman charged the “Eisenhower - Dulles policies abroad have undermined, our prestige and shaken the confidence in us of the people of the free world, endangering our vital security interests ” “With a vigorous campaign on all of these issues," Harriman said, "I am convinced of a Democratic victory in Novembef.” Kefau+er »a|d in Washington the campaign now can be waged “on its merits without mud - sligging, but with no punches pulled.” Dulles Urges U. S. Participate In OTC Sees Strengthening Os Nation's Economy WASHINGTON (INS) — Secretary of state John Foster Dulles said today that U. S. participation in the organization for trade cooperation would strengthen rather than weaken U.S. industry, agriculture and labor. Dulles said failure of congress to authorize what President Eisenhower called a key part of the nation’s foreign policy would have "grave consequences” for U.S. international relations. The cabinet member was the first witness at public hearings before the house ways and means committee on legislation authorizing U. S. membership in OTC. Noting the change in Soviet tactics toward economic aid to underdeveloped nations, Dulles said that the IT. S. wants to offer other nations a "partnership in building a safe, free and productive civilisation.” » He said membership in OTC would lead to this by putting the U. S. foreign trade agreements program on a "more businesslike basis." Dulles said: “I am convinced that it would serve American economic interests.” Dulles said the primary response bljities of lhe group would be to arrange for the settlement of disputes arising out of existing trade agreements. He said it would allow member governments to curtail their trade obligations when they can show that other nations are not living up to the trade agreements. County Choruses Rehearse Monday Members of the Adams county chorus will go to Portland Monday evening for a joint rehearsal with choruses from Jay, Randolph and Blackford counties and to complete plans for the Indiana trip to Sarasota, Fla., April 2. Dick Smith, assistant director of music at Purdue University, will direct the rehearsal- All members of tire ehorus are requested to str t-efid Monday’s meeting, as . this, wiir be the final rehearsal before ths Florida trip.

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Trustees Expel Aufherine Lucy From Alabama Expulsion Follows Soon After Order Issued By Judge BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (INS) — Autherine Lucy was expelled today by the University of Alabama board of trustees to prevent her return to the Tuscaloosa school. The action was announced by Federal Judge J. Hobart Grooms and an attorney for the Negro coed whose appearance on the campus touched off rioting Feb. 6. The trustees voted the action Wednesday night and informed Judge Grooms and Miss Lucy's counsel, Arthur D. Shores, of their decision this morning. The expulsion followed by less than 12 hours Judge Grooms' order that the young woman be returned to classes by 9 a.m. next Monday, Earlier, a source close to the trustees said he had been informed that the grounds for expulsion were a petition filed in behalf of Miss Lucy which accused school authorities of criminal conspiracy to ban her from classes. Miss Lucy was under suspension from classes but waa still a registereS, stujjpnt at the time Federal Judge J. Hobart Grooms late Wednesday ordered her sent btack to classes despite predictions of witnesses that she might suffer bodily harm. Meanwhile, Gov. James Folsom promised to “prevent mob violence" against Miss Lucy. He declared : “I have said repeatedly in recent weeks that law and order will prevail at the university if she is returned. I repeat no wthat all students at the university will be protected. . “The white people and the Negroes of Alabama are the best people in the world and they want to live together in peace and harmony. I believe their good will and common sense will prevail at this time in this situation." The Alabama legislature is due to convene today in special session to view a plan for a bi-racial study commission. Miss Lucy was barred from the campus by the board of trustees Feb. 6 “for her own safety” and the “safety of others” following a three-day riot protesting her enrollment. < Judge Grooms decided, however, that “law and order have not broken down in this state” and that Miss Lucy’s safety can be insured. He ordered her reinstated, although he also ruled that university officials were not derelict in their duty but had acted in good faltii in excluding her from classes for safety's sake. Unspoken, but implied, was the judge’s opinion that better protection can be supplied the library science student on her next attempt to integrate with the 7,000 white students of the university. His decision came after an allday hearing that brought opinions from witnesses that it stil lis unsafe for the school’s first Negro student to return to the campus. Miss Liicy herself said there is no reason for continued violence. Slje said she is sure “law-abiding and fair-minded people will welcome me back.” She insisted she wants to study library science at the Tuscaloosa institution because nowhere else can she become as well qauilified to work in her home state. Witnesses who appeared for the university were not so sure that tension has relaxed at the college town. University Trustee John A. Caddell said, “we are taking no steps to insure her safety because it is our opinion there are no steps that can be taken.” Circuit Judge Reuben Wright of Tuscaloosa testified: (Oonumiss On Fugs Flv«) 12 Pages