Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 104, Decatur, Adams County, 2 May 1956 — Page 6

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Many Jap Teachers Dominated By Reds Japanese Officials Keep Close Watch TOKYO (INS) — More than half-a-million school teachers responsible for the education of Japan’s youth are dominated today by anti-American leftists striving to influence a new generation to wash Its hands of the U. S. There is among them a fair sprinkling of active., militant Communists who. as members of Japan’s vital education system. i are in ideal positions to distort with red propaganda the minds of millions, t —— —— _ These are known and accepted facts in official Japanese circles, which for several years have been keeping a wary eye on the activities of the all-powerful Japan Teachers Union (JTU). This tremendously important labor union and its potential as an instrument of Communist propaganda has been a source of constant concern to officials of the education ministry. These officials estimate that "two or three" members of JTU’s policy-making. 52-man central executive committee are militant communists. Figures are unavailable on the numberof red teachers in the field, for they operate subtly. Thorough checkups of individual instructors are difficult. But there have been several exposes in recent years of individual instructors openly filling their students with anti-American propaganda in flagrant violation of education laws. Government security officials, on the basis of their own investi-

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Rations. estimated there are up to 3«0 Communist party members In JTU working in close liaison with the Japanese Communist party. As a labor union, JTU is prohibited by law from engaging in political activity. But it does. At its national convention last May. the union reiterated it was opposed to government proposals to revise the postwar constitution. They referred specifically to article 9, the no-war, no-armement clause, which prime minister Ichiro Hatoyama’s liberal-Democratic party wants changed to allow Japan greater freedom in building up her defense forces. JTU’s 500,000-plus membership includes some 98 per cent of the nation's elementary and junior high school teachers, about 46 per cent of all high school teachers, and 30 per cent of university faculty members. One of the strongest bulwarks holding JTU in check is the education committee system. These, five-man committees are composed of civilians elected for a fouryear period by public vote. The committees exist on all levels of local affplinistration, and tbeir main functions are: 1. The administration of funds for public schools under their jur-‘ isdiction. 2. The hiring and firing of teachers. ’ 3. The selection of school textbooks. The majority of these committee members are conservative, largely because the rural populations which vote them to office are traditionally conservative. Education ministry officials say that to the best of their knowledge, JTU’s activity in spreading left-wing or Communist propaganda so far has been kept reasonably under control. — Trade in a Goon Town — Decatur.

Huge Weed, Brush Killing Operation Plan Operation On Indiana Highways INDIANAPOLIS (INS) — The Cbemi-trol Chemical Company, of Gibsonburg. 0.. turned in a low bld of |«8,963.30 for a huge weed and brush killing operation along 2.329 miles of Indiana highways. The figures were disclosed today by Vtygil Smith, chairman of the Indiana state highway department, who said that* 3,283 >aUoks of 2,4-D and J, 933 gallons of brush killer would be used in the work. Smith said that "veiy rigid" | specifications have been set up for protection of property along the highways. Also, the contract provides that the company spray only on days when there is no wind that would carry the vegetationkilling liquid into fields near the highways. Smith explained that the method of killing roadside weeds and brush will be used only on places difficult to mow and that the spraying formula is guaranteed to be n on-toxic to animal lite. The project brought some objections last year, some from adjacent landowners who claimed damage to crops, and some emanating from a loss of mowing patronage. King Mahendra Os Nepal Is Crowned KATMANDU, Nepal (INS) — King Mahendra of Nepal was crowned today in elaborate ceremonies at exactly 10:43, asn., the moment chosen by the royal astrologers as the most auspicious. The 35-year-old monarch of the mountain dynasty on the northern borders of India was crowned amid scenes of ancient Hindu pageantry in the crowded courtyard of the palace of the monkey God Hanuman. UN SECRETARY (Continued from Pvge One) planning to draw up his report to the security council. The H-nation group may meet the latter part of next week. Advance communications re - ceived at UN headquarters from Hammarskjold point to the possibility that he wil lask the council for additional directives and for a mandate to return to the Mid-East to nail down cease-fire agreements be secured with a broader peace platform.

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AMONG THE DEMOCRATS who attended the pre-primary dinner Tuesday evening at the Decatur Youth and Community Center were the three pictured above. They are, left to right, James Koons, chairman of the fourth district central committee; Charles Skillen, state Democrat chairman, and Mayor Robert Cole, of Decatur. Also attending the event were many other prominent Democrats, including six of the nine candidates for governor. About 400 persons were present for the dinner and program. .»•* _____ '

Wife Os Radio Hews Man Tries Suicide Mrs. Vandercook Is Said Not Serious NEW YORK (INS) — Police reported that the wife of radio news commentator John W. Vandercook attempted suicide early today in their east side apartment by slashing her left wrist with a broken water glass. Mrs. Iris Vandercook, 32, was rushed to Columbus hospital where her condition was reported ass not serious after her husband telephoned police from their home shortly before 2 a.m. H's Vandercook did not accompany her in the ambulance, remaining home to care for the couple’s two children. There were no notes left. Vandercook did noto immediately supply police with any explanation as to why hjs wife tried to kil harself- - r She is the commentator’s third wife. The couple was married Oct. 31, 1947. WICKARD SCORES (Continued From Page One) trict; Earl Utterback, candidate for superintendent of public Instruction; Andy Jacobs, Indiana manager of the Kefauver campaign, and other prominent Indiana Democrats. Mayor Robert Cole gave the welcome speech and the Rev. W. H. Kirkpatrick gave the invocation and benediction. 7 Adams county committeemen and vicecommitteemen, officers of the county central committee and candidates were introduced as were several fourth district officers. Robert Heller and Lewis L. Smith served as toastmasters. Entertainment was presented during the dinner by student groups from various high schools in the* county. Merle Affolder was general chairman of arrangements for the event. A reception was held in the afternoon at the American Legton home. Washington — Early pennies minted in the United States were large-size coins. About 2.5 million Americans live in mobile homes.

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GOVERNING BODIES of the 28 states in black have voted resolutions asking a Constitutional amendment putting a 25 per cent ceiling on income taxes. If 32 states vote such a resolution, an amendment must be submitted for possible ratification by two-thirds of the states. Three states (shaded) took other action on the move. New Mexico adopted a proposal which would permit the government to tox as high as it chose, but providing that all funds above a 25 per cent ceiling be returned to the states for allocation to counties and cities. South Dakota referred the 25 per cent ceiling resolution to committee. South Carolina adopted a resolution calling on the federal government to evaluate tax levies of federal, state, and local governments, and make recommendations to Congress.

39 Cuban Officers Ordered To Retire HAVANNA (INS) — President Fulgencio Batista ordered 39 Cuban army officers into retirement Tuesday night. No reason for the move was given but it was believed connected with Sunday's abortive attempt to overthrow Batista. Police Department Cruiser Missing WALTON, Ky. (INS) —The Walton police department is still looking for its other police cruiser, the one that disappeared from in front of the police station Tuesday night. The hunt was hampered by the fact that the department owned only one other cruiser to conduct the investigation. HIGHWAY STUDY (Continued on Page Five) are the cause of many accidents and losses in traffic capacity. It. was diaeoveredhthat .under today’s design, highways on the primary road system are constructed 24 feet wide for two lanes. By comparison, on the primary system today, Indiana has 480 miles that are 20 feet in width. Only 700 miles, or 19 per cent, of the primary system meet today’s width standards.” “On the secondary system, 2,750 miles are 18 feet or less in width and another 2.050 miles are 20 feet in width. Only 250 miles, or 3.5 per cent, of the secondary road system are 25 feet or over in width." Rep. Clay advocated more limited access highways and expressways, and opined: "Expressways are needed in the major cities of the state, including Indianapolis, Evansville, Fort Wayne, the Calumet area and South Bend.” Big need of the county roads, which the Clay report said includes 76,000 miles, more than any other unit of government is maintaining, were given as: “Better surfaces, more maintenance and adequate provisions for construction of new streets in unincorporated developments.” The report asserted "we are needlessly killng many people, wasting millions of dollars in lost time, increasing vehicular operational costs and burdening our economy by not providing desperately needed roads and streets.”

Stevenson Leading Washington Voting First D. C. Primary In Past 82 Years WASHINGTON (INS) — Adlal E. Stevenson maintained his early lead over Sen. Estes Kefauver In the District of Columbia’s first primary election in 82 years. Returns from only 26 out of 177 precincts in the race for Democratic national committeeman gave the Stevenson camp 1,623 votes compared with 1,035 for Kefauver supporters. All GOP candidates backed President Eisenhower in the voteless city. ‘■'Home rule," of which the primary election today was only a welcome sample, was favored by district residents by a 2,372 to 249 vote. Secretoiy Dulles Arrives s ln-PrtiS“—' PARIS (INS) —Secretary of state John Foster Dulles arrived in Paris today in search of away to broaden the scope of the North Atlantic treaty organisation. Dulles declined to make a statement at the Paris airport, where he was met by a French office protocol officer and U. S. ambassadoi; C. Douglas Dillon. Lions Convention Will Open Friday INDIANAPOLIS (INS) —People who love a parade will have another chance to see a gala one Saturday when the Lions of Indiana hold their convention in Indianapolis. The three-day convention opens Friday, apd will bring some 3,000 Lions an dtheir wives to the capital city. The parade is a feature of the Saturday afternoon program. French Troops Kill 207 Algerian Rebels ALGIERS (INS) — French troops killed 207 Algerian rebels in fierce fighting during the past 48 hours. French authorities admitted 14 French soldiers were killed in the fighting.

Hold Demonstration On Roofing Friday Two Engineers Will Lead Demonstration W The*4-H and FFA metal roofing demonstration will be held Friday on the Benjamin Gerke farm, located one mile east and three miles north of Decatur, according to Leo N. Seltenright, county agent. The demonstration will be under the direction of John Foley, extension agricultural engineer from Purdue University! and James Willman, field engineer for the American Zinc Institute. The galvanized roofing on one of Gerke's buildings will be repaired. painted, and grounded for lightning protection. This work will be done by the 4-H and FFA members during the morning and the demonstration is open to the public. Metal roofing will be given special attention. The following main subjects will be discussed: I—Selection of roofing; 2 — applying sheets; 3—short cuts to better repairs; 4—-painting metal roofs; s—grounding metal roofs for lightning protection. Seltenright invites all farmers and farm owners who plan to build or repair farm buildings to attend. A discussion of general farm building problems will be an added feature of the meeting.

LEADERS PAY (Continued on Page Five) many years, also attended President Eisenhower called off his scheduled morning news conference to attend the service*. The 73-year-old Kentucky Democrat, who dropped dead of a heart attack in the middle of a political speech on Monday, will be buried in his home town of Paducah, Ky. on Thursday. His body will be taken there on a special train leaving Washington this afternoon. Partisanship, so familiar to the tireless campaigner from Kentucky, vanished in the tributes paid to Barkley by Republicans and Democrats in congress. In the house, where Barkley began his career as a Wilsonian Democrat more than 40 years ago, memebrs recalled his service as congressman, senate Democratic leader, vice president and finally again as senator. Speaker Sam Rayburn (D Tex.,) who was sworn in'with Barkley in 1913, said his old friend will “rank with the great men of America.* 1 There are about 12,000 trailer Buenos Aires — Meat consumption in Argentina average 267 pounds per person per year..

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PUBLIC NIGHT SALE 16 — DAIRY CATTLE — 16 Located 2 miles Southwest of Monroeville, Indiana, on the Flatrock road, or 1 mile North of Boston, on FRIDAY NIGHT MAY 4th, 1956 Commencing at 8:00 P. M. Holstein Cow, 6 yrs. old (from Allen Co. herd) due to freshen June 2nd. Holstein Cow, 3, (Curtiss Candy breeding) was fresh March 13th; Guernsey Cow, 3, was fresh Maych 28th. 6 Holstein heifers (Curtiss Candy breeding) to freshen by night of sale or soon after. . 7 Holstein heifers 9 to 13 months old (Curtiss Candy breeding) calfhood vaccinated. This herd was all raised on this farm. T. B. and Bangs tested within last 30 days. Milking Machine, 1954 model, Sears Roebuck pump with 2 Surge buckets; 9 stall cocks; Sears Roebuck 4 can drop in cooler; Farm Master dairy electric water heater; 4 ten gal. milk cans. TERMS —CASH. Not Responsible In Case of Accidents. Sale to be held inside. Lunch served by Marlin Luther Sunday School Class. M. R. (Mike) SCHLEMMER —Owner Glenn C. Mertca, Auctioneer Paul Reinking, Clerk 26 2

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Scattered Showers In Indiana Today INDIANAPOLIS (INS) — There were scattered showers in Indiana today with the prospect of thunderstorms in the southeast area. Temperatures were slightly cooler than those of Tuesday. The forecast for tonight was rain ending and becoming partly cloudy and a little cooler. The Indianapolis weather bureau predicted partly cloudy and probable showers in the extreme south for Thursday. Two Principals And Teacher Are Fired Views Conflict On Discharge Reasons INDIANAPOLIS (INS) — Two principals and a teacher In the Warren township, Marlon county school system were out of their jobs today amid conflicting explanations for the discharges. Trustee Donald B. Davidson said the three were fired in a “routine” change of personnel at end of school year. Other sources claimed the discharges were related to formation of a metropolitan school board for the township, now in process. Some 91 percent of registered voters signed petitions tor the school borad. whereby direction of the schools would be under a superintendent and not under the township trustee. Those discharged were Harold H. Kohlmeyer and Paul L. Glnder, principals at two of the township grade schools, and Miss Bessie M. Helmbock, a Warren Central high school instructor. SUSTAINS MOTION (Continued From Page One) davit, but that "he could suggest it.” The court continued that the power to cause persons to face criminal charges "lies solely with the prosecutor and grand jury of a county.” Judge Parrish also stated that speed in disposing of criminal causes was proper and he expressed a desire to complete the official record on the present case as quickly as possible. Prosecutor Smith indicated that a revised charge of count one of the original affidavit would be filed immediately. Ostranger was arrested in Decatur just one week after he and Kenneth Thompson, 15-year-old Bluffton boy, are alleged to have gotten into an automobile occupied by a young De<su*4W couple: forced the couple to drive them into the country and then later to have robbed them and raped the young girl.