Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 148, Decatur, Adams County, 23 June 1956 — Page 1

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BOY SCOUTS LEAVE ON WESTERN TRIP t l m| 1" ‘ ' 'JgL, ftgp ***^^^1 y ji? ?-.^ r '■ ■.. ’'ji BOV SCOUTS and their adult leaders who left this morning on a -4.000 mile 16-day trip through the western states are pictured above. In the first row, left to right, are Jimmie Newton, Larry Hall, Jerry Mclntosh, Barry Ellis, Herb Banning, Jr., and Clayton Strickler. Left to right in the second row are Ronnie August. Stewart Knodel, Larry Macklin. Ronnie Kleinknight, Charles Krueckeberg and Rudy Kleinknight. Third row, left to right, are John Krueckeberg, Steve Edwards, Joe Smith, Ned Baumgartner, Danny Poling. Robert Frauhiger and Jim Burk. Adult leaders in the fourth row are, left to right, Alva Lawson, Herb Banning, Sr„ Robert August, Don Bieberich, George Bair, Glen Ellis, Richard Linn, Frank Lybarger, Steve Everhart and Richard Girod.

Twenty Decatur Boy Scouts and 10 of their adult leaders left Decatur this morning on a 16-day trip which will take them to points of interest in the western states. Stops included in the 4.000 miles ottravel will be-Boya Town. Neb.. Denver, the Trail Ridge Road to Rocky Mountain National Park. Grand Tetons national park -and Yellowstone national park. The group will return through the Black Hills. lowa and Illinois. During the trip the group will camp out. with the boys doing their own cooking. Expenses of the * trip are being handled through a

Senators Irked At Wilson's Remarks Verbal Pasting Is Handed Secretary WASHINGTON (UP) — Senate supporters of more funds for the air force said today that defense Fctreatfy Charles B. Wilson's com troversial off-the-cuff remarks have helped their cause. Sen. Dennis Chaves (D-NM), a '.ending backer of more air force funds, said he thought his case was actually strengthened by Wilson’s remarks. Chaves is chairman of the senate appropriations subcommittee on defense. Wilson came in for a verbal pasting all around in the senate Friday. Both'Democrats and Re publicans took issue with some of hU statements. Not even some opponents of the proposed increase would support the cabinet official’s statement Wilson’s description of the proposed fncreases as “phony” especially annoyed senators. The senate considers the big defense appropriations bill Monday. A showdown is expected between a Democratic - sponsored $1,160,000,000 increase for the air force and a counter move by Republicans to add only 500 million dollars. Each proposal has some support from the other party. Some senators are opposed to both. At Quantico, Va., where he is holding the annual defense planning conference, Wilson told newsmen he hadn’t meant to accuse ' any particular person of putting on a phohy performance.” , “If I’d thought more about it, I probably would not have used the word. But it’s all right,” he said. w Sen. Stuart Symington (D-M.), who was the first secretary of the independent air force, said Wilson’s “usefulness as a cabinet officer has eome to an end." The senator said Wilson’s “phony” remark was “a deliberate attack t n the -senate itself.” School Employes On Vacation Next Week W. Guy Brown, superintendent of the Decatur public schools, announced that most of the school staff will be on vacation from June 25 to July 9. The school office will be closed during that time and the high school building will not be open. One member of the custodial Staff will take a later vacation because of the use of Lincoln school for the speech clinic. INDIANA WEATHER Partly cloudy jfrlth a few scattered thundershowers today and tonight. fair and pleasant. Low tonight 6773. High Sunday 8&-87. Outlook 1 for Monday: Generally fair with near normal temperatures. EDITION

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fund earned by the boys by passing hand bills and at a concession stand. Each scout making the trip had to make one complete advancement from one class to another and had to perform other duties In order to qualify for the trip. The adult leaders who accompanied the boys are Dick Linn. Frank Lybarger, George Bair, Alva Lawson. Herbert Banning. Sr., Don Bieberich, Robert August. Steve Everhart, Glen Ellis and Richard Girod. *• ■the boys include representatives of Rotary troop 61. Lions troop 62,

U. S. Defenses Against Guided Missiles Weak Grim Warnings Are I Issued At Annual Defense Conference ! QUANTICO. Va. (UP) — The 1 air force said today Russia may ' have “significant” numbers of in- ’ tercontinental ballistic missiles in ' four years and that America is lagglnte in developing a defense again?£ them. The navy said at the same time , that the Soviets “soon” will have miseile-launching submarines that “could devastate our important cities —even our inland cities.” x These grim warnings came at the annual defense conference here with appeals by the army and air force for “sirbstantially” greater defense spending in future, years. The inter-service feud which has been raging in the Pentagon also got attention when Adm. Arthur W. Radford, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, acknowledged that “we still have a long way to go” before solving some service differences. Radford joined other military men in warning that Soviet peace talk does not reduce the red military menace. The Communists, he said, “continue to prosecute an expansionist policy.” Army secretary Wilber M. Brucker asserted that the Communists “are forced to expand and must eventually resort to military power if they are to complete their world conquest.” In the Anal round of briefings for the 170 top civilian and defense leaders, there were these highlights:.-- “"v 1. Gen. Thomas D. White, air force vice chief of staff, said U. S. intelligence clearly indicates “the enemy could possess a significant ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile) capability within the next four to five years.” He said- “we have hot made adequate progress” toward ICBM defense. 2. With the possibility of new army manpower cuts at the forefront, Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor, army chief of staff, said "material increases” In money are needed “if” the present force is to be maintained. Wilson indicated Friday he is studying possible new manpower cuts for next year. 3. Air secretary Donald A. Quarles said his service needs “substantially higher" budgets in coming years. The air forced which plans to spend $16.8 billion in the year starting July 1, is expected to seek S2O billion in the following year. Quarles also called for changes in service agreements to clarify their war roles. 4. Adm. Arleigh A. Durke, chief of naval operations described enemy submarines as the navy’s (Continued on Page Five)

Legion troop 63, and Elks Air Scouts. Clayton Strickler, Herbert Banning, Jr., Barry Ellis, Jerry Mclntosh. Larry Hall, Jimmie Newton, Ronnie August, Stewart Knodle. Larry Macklin. Rudolph Kleinknight, Ronnie Kleinknight, Charles Krueckeberg, Jim Burk, Robert Frauhiger, Danny Poling. Ned Baumgartner. Joe Smith. Steve Edwards. John Krueckeberg and Dave Sheets. The group is traveling in three station wagons and one passenger car. Also in the Scout caravan is a truck for equipment to be used on the trip.

Mayor Cole Warns Os Power Shortage > Problem Discussed At Meeting Friday The city of Decatur faces a critical power shortage during the next two months, according to a report presented by Mayor Robert Cole to members of the industrial division of the Chamber of Commerce at a Friday noon luncheon » meeting. r Cole stated that emergency pow- ■ er could be purchased ,on short 1 notice from a private utility but 1 that it would be costly. Local > officials hope to avoid purchasing power on an emergency basis but it s may become necessary during the > critical summer period. ’ It was reported that the s.oodkw ' generating unit in the steam plant has developed a hole in the fire wall and is in generally bad con- ’ dition. It is now generating only , 3,800 kw and there is a possibility of it going down to a maximum 2,000 kw. i In addition, the city will face an increased demand for power during • the two weeks beginning July 3 when the Central Soya company ■ will shut down its generating units ’ for repair, throwing an additional . 1,140 kw load on the city’s power. The boiler in the municipal steam plant cannot be repaired until the General Electric company’s two ■ week shutdown when the normal G. E. demand for power is taken - off the average demand load. The present situation is such that at any time the city could reduced to a maximum production with steam and diesel units of 6,670 kw while- the peak demand may be 7,500 or more. Following Mayor Cole’s report was a brisk general discussion period, in which several local industrialists expressed their opinions and asked questions on the local power situation. Most of them emphasized the necessity of immediate action to remedy the situation, pointing out the importance of a steady dependable source of power to economical industrial operations. The city officials are presently studying four possible courses to remedy the situation. The four include expanding the city’s equipment to produce more power, purchasing power to supplement what the city produces, purchasing all the power used and using the city’s distributive system, and selling out the entire system to a private utility to service all local residents and industries. , Industrialists were assured that an intensive study is being made by city officials in an effort to determine what action will be the most beneficial to the citizens and that action would be taken as soon as possible. It was further emphasized that, although the present situation is critical, emergency purchase of power will prevent any serious results If there is a further cut in the city’s production.

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Decatur, Indiana, Saturday, June 23, 1956.

Flash Floods Send Boys Scurrying F rom Summer Camps In Pennsylvania

Only One Week Left To Avert Steel Walkout Union, Management Appear Deadlocked Over New Contract * NEW YORK (UP) — The Bigi Three steel wage negotiations teams anticipated another fruitless session today with only one week remaining before the union’s June-30 strike deadline. Only one top Industry source voiced any note of optimism. He told the United Press he believed the negotiators will finally agree to a three-year contract giving a 2ff-cent an hour increase in the 'first year. “I don’t think either side is willing to torpedo the nation’s economic prosperity simply on the issue of a five-year contract,” the source said. “Agreement on a three-year pact would mean both sides would have to yield on their obstinate stands on the question of long term contract. In effect, both would save face.” ’ . | Both the United Steelworkers union and the industry's Big Three producers have blarteA eavm, other with practically every adjective in the book. Both sides have accused each other of issuing ultimatums and of refusing to bargain in good faith. They appear tightly deadlocked and seem to be bargaining from irreconcilable positions. The companies have offered a five-year contract calling for a total package Increase of 65 cents an hour per man, including a direct wage increase each year averaging 7.3 cents an hour and 52 weeks of layoff pay. Company spokesmen said the contract offer was substantial. They said the five-year pact would bring much needed stability into the steel industry, benefiting steelworkers, companies and consumers alike. The union has denounced the contract as “trifling,” “shameful” (Continued on Page Five) Model Plane Meet Set For July 15 Decatur Air Scouts Will Sponsor Meet that a model airplane meet, sponsored by the Decatur Air Scouts troop, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. July 15, at the new Gage airfield, located on Winchester street. -Rain-date for the meet is July 22. The model airplane meet will be open to all ages, and for all classifications, such as gas, rubber bands and gliders. Six beautiful trophies, which will be presented to the six first place winners, have been donated by the Suttles Co. of this city; Further information and - entry blanks for the meet may be obtained at the Stop Back news agency on Madison street. More details will also be announced at later dates. Five members of the Air Scout troop, sponsored by the Elks lodge, left this morning with the 20 Decatur Boy Scouts and leaders for the western states tour. They were Steve Edwards, Jim Burk, John Krueckeberg, Charles Krueckeberg and David Sheets. The troop is planning for a golf tourney after the western trip is completed. Dr. Melvin Weisman, Scoutmaster of the troop, today expressed the appreciation of the troop for all who patronized the Air Scouts stand during the spring festival. The troop cleared $lO9 tor its treasury. Troop members who worked in the stand will be given , T-shirts tor wear with their sum- , mer uniforms. < . ’* V .

V langlie Is Named As GOP Keynoter Republicans Plan National Convention WASHINGTON (UP) — Republican national convention plane assign the biggest jobs to men from ,the heavily populated east and west coasts. The midwestern core of GOP strength Is not represented in these assignments, although prominent speaking roles still can be expected to go to that area. About 40 members of the Republi ca n arrangements committee made plans for the convention in a final session Friday. The convention opens at San Francisco Aug. 20. • Plans were drawn up on the assumption that President Eisenhower is available for renomination despite his current illness. Although some Republicans have not ruled out the possibility that he may withdraw? they expect him to run and are not thinking of any switch in plans. These were the men chosen for the principal convention roles: Keynote speaker — Gov. Arthur B. Langlie of Washington. Permanent chairman — House GOP leader Joseph W. Martin of i .Massachusetts. / Temporary chairman -f- Senate GOP leader William F. knowland of California. Resolutions committee chairman —Sen. Prescott Bush of Connecticut. Langlie, 56, agreed under White House pressure to run this year for the seat of Democratic Sen. Warren G. Magnuson. Bush, whose I committee will draft the party platform. is a candidate for reelection? Their convention roles can be calculated to help both of these men, who are facing tough campaigns in thefr home states. (Continued on Page Three) Girl Scouts'Camp Activities Clpsed Swimming Party Is Climax Os Day Camp Approximately 110 Girl- Scouts climaxed a week of strenuous ac tivity at the annual day camp by enjoying a swim fest at the city pool this morning. Last week, at the end of the Brownie day camp, over 200 Brownies did the same. In each of the two one-week camping periods conducted at Hanna-Nuttman park, activity began with an impressive flag raising ceremony, with a different troop in charge each day. Immediately following the flag services, the Scouts generally gathered for the usual morning “gab session" and then off to complete a busy schedule of pre-arranged class activities. * . . Classes were conducted in handicraft, where the girls made copper wall placks and TV trays, and in singing, where they learned various international Girl Scout songs and Other songs from the notional roundup. The highlight of the nature class was the appearance of a guest. Art Patjrlsh of Albion, who taught nhture and forestry. Another guest was George Stergiou, Adams county’s visitor from Greece, who explained to the Scouts what scouting was like in his native land, and also other factors about his country. ' ■ The dramatics classes emphasized creative dramatization, while the dancing classes stressed the American girl polka and 6ther international Girl Scout dances. The camp craft was again conducted this year, with each troop “cooking out” at least Once during the week, and then “camping out” in tents one night. On the final day of each camping period, a scavenger hunt was planned, with each troop participating. Various items of nature composed the Het Os heeded articles, and Doth weeks, several (Continued on Page Three)’

Gen. Twining In Russia For Red Air Show ■& Air Force Chief Os Staff To See Soviet Air Might At Show MOSCOW (UP) —Gen. Nathan F. Twining, U.S. air force chief of staff, flew into Moscow today •for an unprecedented Westerm look at secret Soviet military planes and installations. Twining, accompaneid by six air force generals, arrived here from Berlin at 4:22 p.m. (9:22 a.m. EDT) aboard a U.S. air force dc-6. A Soviet navigator and Soviet radioman were abroad the U.S. military plane on the last leg of the flight. Twining and his aides will spend 10 days in the Soviet Union at the Invitation pf the Soviet government. He will attend a big Soviet air show Sunday and it was expected the Soviets would display same of their newest aircraft for the eWstern visitors. The U.S. Embassy disclosed an extensive tour schedule during i which Twining will see sports I events, uttaUr shows, military installations, school and do some sightseeing. But the highlight of the trip will be the air show Sunday at Tushino Airport. Western diplomatic circles forecast several aviation surprises for ■ the largest delegation of Western and Eastern experts ever to witness the annual event. It was understood that in addition to aircraft previously shown to the west, the Soviets Will display several brand new types, including a delta wing fighter and several experimental jet fighters. Last year the Russians took the wraps off a four-engine jet “Bison,” a four-engine turbo-prop “Bear,” and a two-engine allweather “flashlight" at the show. Diplomatic circles emphasized Twining’s mission was not in any sense a political diplomatic good will tour. They argued that the Kremlin invited him to the shown.. in a move to prove the Soviets had something with which to impress skeptical foreigners, including Americans. Observers probably will see some of the Soviet Union’s anti atomic weepons and obtain a general picture that Soviet air power is enormous. Benjamin Hackenjos Is Taken By Death Funeral Services Monday Afternoon Benjamin Hackenjos. 59, a resident of Bluffton for the past 46 years and a former resident of Kirkland township, died at his home in Bluffton after a fourmonth illness. Death was attributed to a heart condition. A native of Gridley, 111., he was born Jane 22, 1897, the son of Andrew and Elizabeth Gramm-Hack-enjos. Her was employed at the Hoosier Milk Condensery in Bluffton and was a member of the Elks lodge in that city. Only survivors are two brothers, Andrew Hackenjos of near Monroe, and Herman Hackenjos of Hollywood, Calif, Funeral serivces will be conducted Monday at 3 p. m. at the Jahn, Goodwin and Reed ftfheral home in Bluffton and at 3’30 p.m. at the Apostolic Christian church, with the Rev. Samuel Aeschliman officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o’clock this evening.

Democratic Race Reduced To Seven Nelson Grills Out Os Governor Race INDIANAPOLIS (UP) — The Indiana Democratic race for govenor dwindled to seven today as Nelson Grills of Indianapolis withdrew and B. Howard Caughau loomed as a potential rival of Claude R. Wickard for the U.S. 1 senatorial nomination., , f Grills, who was Marion county ' party chairman until last month, stepped aside and reduced the • field which until a week ago included mine men. Marion county : sheriff Robert O'Neal pulled. out > last week and ran for lieutenant- ! governor. • Meanwhile. Gaughan, a former U.S. district attorney here, and t oft-mentioned over the years as a . gubernatorial soprpect, said he is ’ thinking of opposing Wickard, the former secertary of agricutuie I whose nomination to oppose Sen. i Homer E. Capehart next November was believed previously to be ; a shoo-in. i Wickard has no Opposition at - present. He announced his candi- • dacy months ago and has been campaiging up and dewn the State i wjth speeches denouncing .the Re--5 publican farm policies. s ,Grills said he will support Caug- •• bran if he runs. » Caughran must take up his mind in the next 48 hours. He has only ] to Monday nbon to pay his 62,000 > party assessment in advance of Tuesday’s state nominating convention. i_ : i Fort Wayne Bandit Is Arrested Friday FORT WAYNE -(UP). ,-sWilliam H. Selby chased' a bandit from his store Friday with a meat cleaver, but the gunman escaped with $75. Shortly afterward, police arrested Robert Tate, 28. as a suspect an dsaid Selby indentifled him as the bandit. After Selby chased the bandit more than a block, an employe? Richard Franklin, 29, took up the chase in his car. But the *andit eluded him, too. v Egyptians Voting For New President Egyptian Women Voting First Time CAIRO, Egypt (UP) — Egyptian men and women voted today on whether to end the revolution which threw out King Farouk and set up a constitutional republic with premier Gamal Abdel Nasser as president. Tabulating was expected to take two days. The ballots were simple, requiring merely a “yes" or “no” vote. Observers said an overwhelming "yes” vote was a forgone conclusion. It was the first election in the history of this ancient land of the Pharaohs in which women vvere permitted to vote; All men over the age of 18 were required to vote. It was the first election held by the ruling revolution command council since the army ousted King Farouk nearly four years! ago. Some 5,72(1,657 men and worn-1 en were eligible to cast ballots, j Nasser, who headed the revolutionary council, was the only candidate for president. He was nominated by his council. The term will be for six years. The plebescite came at the end of five days of “liberation” festivities which ended Friday with government loudspeaker trucks touring the streets of Cairo urging a vote tor Nasser and the new constitution. The festivities marked the evacfc nation of the last British troops from Suez a week ago Wednesday. :

Hundreds Are Evacuated At Summer Camps » Storms Rage From j Southwestern Area f To East Mountains - By UNITED PRESS Flash floods sent hundreds of boys mleeinj; from Pennsylvania ; summer camps today and light- . ning triggered a huge oil tank . fire- in Texas. t The storms, thrown up by a battle between cool air and a twoweek heat wave, raged from the r Southwest to the Appalachian j mountains. In Indiana, a two-story j building collapsed during a down--3 pour, injuring five persons, and s two persons were killed by light- , ning bolts. The torrential rains in>' .Pennsylvania’s Lawrence county sent little Slippery Rock Creek roare ing three feet high down U. S. Route 19 “like a rapids." Big t Nashannock Creek also over- • flowed. » Hundreds of boys were evacue ated from summer Camps in the !• area. The floodwaters washed out at least five small bridges, carried [- away boulders, logs and debris, •and- cut - oC spine roads d into the college town ot BHpperT y Rock. ’ z 9 Hundreds of volunteer sires men, state police and civil defense workers turned out. They warned residents of summer cottages and campers to get out of the area and turned back traffic. Warnings were out to rural residents to be on their guard. A freak storm sent lightning bolts lashing down to two 55,000- • , barrel oil tanks near Midland. Tex. They broke into flames alrrost simultaneously, lightipg the pre-dawn sky for miles around and sending clouds of thick, black smoke billowing over the city. Firemen fought to keep the f'ames from spreading to adjacent tanks on the sprawling Magnolia Petroleum Co. tank farm. Hundreds of motorists blocked streets and roads’ in the area, slowing down Midland firemen trying to get to the blaze. Oil “boiled out” of the tanks even as they burned and the searing heat could be felt a half-mile away. jThe storm poured down 1.5 inches of rain on the powder-dry city of Midland in less than an hour, sending waters pouring over the street curbs. Up to seven inches of rain, some the heaviest since 1932. drenched Indiana Friday and more was expected today. At Indianapolis, the front half of a brick two-story building near the statehouse collapsed “like a little earthquake’’ during a downpour. Five of the 25 persons inside were injured. A contractor working on the building said the rains probably weakened the walls. It was the second night of violent weather in the , Midlands. Weathermen blamed the outbreak on a piarathon heat wave’s last ditch fight to stay on. Mexico Expecting Record^Cotton Crop MEXICO CITY (UP) — Mexico expects a record cotton crop of more than 2,000,00(1 bales this f year? the Association ot Cotton j Growers deported Friday. | . Logansport Ordered To Abate Pollution INDIANAPOLIS (UP) — The Indiana stream pollution control Board Friday ordered Logansport to abate pollution of the Wabash River by Sept. 1, 1958. The board said fish killings were being investigated at Winchester and Salem. A hearing was set July 17 for Winchester, stream pollution conditions.

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