Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 194, Decatur, Adams County, 17 August 1956 — Page 1

Vol. LIV. No. 194.

Party’s Standard Bearer k' ■ J ■ i ■ ■ ■ 11 ■ . I 3 VBjMafc. -M9iHK ml w ■ Jw . - " ■ Adlai E. Stevenson

Stevenson Pays Courtesy Call On Ex-President Stevenson Visits With Horry Truman In Chicago Hotel CHICAGO (UP) - Adlai St<venson paid a courtesy call today on fo’-mer President Harry Truman, who tried to block Stevenson's nomination as the Democratic <ami date for pvriJent Steverscn got only 4% hours of sleep after a victory party celebrating bis nomination Thursday night. He breakfasted with fund misers and then went to visit Mr. Truman. .... . _ Stevenson toox an elevator up two floors in bis hotel to the Trunina suite. He told reporters that Mr. Truman called an.l offered to visit ilm but.he_.told the former President he would come up himself. Stevenson was accompanied by an aide, William McCormick Blair Jr. They tpent only about three minutes in the Truman suite. “I have paid my re-reds and' now I am going back to my office and work on my speech, ’ Stevensaid said. When a newsman caked what speech, tSeveneon said U was his acceptance spech, to be delivered tonight. ‘‘l’ve got to accept the nomina tion —in case there’s any question about It,” he said. Stevenson then went to his La Salle street law offices. Photographers asked as he entered the door whether he would be closeted all day as he was Thursday. "I’m really going to lock up here,” Stevinson sail. "Goodbye ” Stevenson had remarked in the elevator that be dids t get to bed until 4:30 a.m. CDT. He arose at 9 a.m. "I don’t fee! as brisk as I have sometimes," Stevenson raid. Shortly after he arrived at his law off‘<e Stevenson received congratulations by long distance telephone from Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt who campaigned for convention Votes for him. The nominee played host until early today to Democratic big wigs at a party which featured Scotch, champagne ana politics. Fulton Woman Dies Os Traffic Injuries LOGANSPORT. Ind. (UP)—Mrs. Anna I. Ditto, 41, Fulton, died Thursday of injuries suffered Tuesday when two cars collided on Ind. 16 east of Royal Center.State police said Gordon L. Mills, IS, Logansport, drove into the highway from a county road and: his car crashed with one driven by the victim’s husband, Goldman, 39, INDIANA WEATHER Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday, with scattered thundershowers developing over most of the state late tonight and Saturday. Low tonigiht 68-72, high Saturday in the 80s. Sunaet 7:39 p.m., sunrise aSturday 6 a.m.

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Auction Graduate Rises Held Today Diplomas Are Given To 76 Graduates The 76 members of the 1956 summer session of Reppert school of auctioneering received diplomas in graduation exercises at noon today at the Knights of Pythias home. The class included two local men,;Albert W. Brushwiller of 803 K’ortn" Second street and Burl J. Sprunger, also of Decatur. Eight other student auctioneers are Hoosiers. Ohio sent the largest representation to the school Seventeen are from the Buckeye state. Theer are five from Pemsylvania, five from lowa, four from Illinois and five from lowa. Other states represented at the school are Texas,, Michigan, Oklahoma, Missouri, Colorado, Alabama. Maryland. Nebraska. Georgia, Oregon, California, South Carolina. New York, West Virginia. Utah, Wisconsin, Kansas, Idaho and Washington. A total of 26 states are represented. The Reppert school, founded in 1921 by the late Col. Fred Reppert, is one of the best known schobls of its kind in the country and draws student auctioneers from every sta’.e and from Canada. Expert auctioneers serve on the school’s faculty, which is headed by Dean Q. R. Chaffee of Towanda. Pa. Dr. Roland Reppert, son of the founder, is now owner and tnanager of the school.

Carl Daniels Rites Sunday Afternoon Last rites for Carl M. Daniels, who died Thursday morning, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Zwick funeral home and at 3:30 p.m. at the Mt. Tabor Methodist church, the Rev. Edgar Johnston officiating. Burial will be in the Decatur ecmetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o’clock this evening. —

Wanda Green Rites Sunday Afternoon Funeral rites for Mrs. Wanda May Green, who died Thursday after a long illness, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Zwick funeral home, the Rev. Stuart Brightwell Officiating. Burial will be in the Decatur cemetery. Friends may call at , the funeral home after 7 o’clock this evening. Funeral Monday For Mrs. Lora C. Rauch Funeral services wiH be held at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph’s Catholic church at Hessen Cassel for Mrs. Lora C. Rauch, who died Thursday morning of bulbar polio. The Rev. Mathias J. Bodinger will officiate, and buritU will be the church cemetery. The name *of a brother, Charles DeKonlnck, of near Hoagland, was unintentionally omitted from the list of survivors. Friends may call at the Zwick funeral home after 7 o'clock this evening until time of the services.

Russia Throws Weight Behind Egypt On Suez Renews Demands Os New Conference On Dispute Over Suez J LONDON (UP) — Russia threw its- , weight behind Egypt In the Suez Canal dispute today, charging that the old Suez Canal Co. was a "stronghold of colonialism in Egypt.” Soviet foreign minister Dmitri Shepflov defended the legality of Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser’s seizure of the canal and renewed his demand that a new parley be organized, with Egypt included. Shepilov addressed the 22-na-■tion Suez conference after foreign minister Christian Pineau of France proposed that the world recognize Egyptian ownership of the canal and eventually tun all profits from its operation over to Egypt in return for international control. The French offer went considerably further than did U. S. secretary of state John Foster Dulles in his opening speech Thursday but it still refused to accept Nas ser’s stand that Egypt aloie would control the vital waterway. Shepilov suggested appointment of a six-nation commission to organize the new Suez parley. ( He said it should be composed of Egypt, India, United States, Britain, France and the Soviet Union —three from each camp. Nasser, in rejecting Egypt’s invitation to the present conference, also had demanded a larger conference, and Russia earlier had proposed that the conference be enlarged to 46 nations, with a preponderance on the side of Egypt. "If this conference agrees on general principles,” Shepilov “declared, "a representative conference could then be called.” He insisted Egypt had broken no international laws by seizing the canal. Meanwhile, the Egyptian government stepped up the pace of its preparedness io defend its seizure of the canal by force if necessary. 1 j It plermmea publication of th fact that two Russian ships loaded with arms for Egypt arrived in Alexandria Wednesday. It also was revealed for the first time that two other arms ships had arrived a week ago from Red Czechoslovakia. There was no information about the quantity or type of arms involved. The semi-official Mideast News Agency reported the formation ot a new anti-Western underground “somewhere In Jordan” to “undermine Britain’s interest;-" and to sabotage Western oil facilities "when the signal is given.”

Boy Scout Troop 62 Plans Activities Year's Activities For Troop Outlined The troop committee of Boy Scout troop 62, sponsored ,by the Decatur Lions club, met this week to plan troop activities for the 195657 year. Present at the meeting were Frank Lybarger, chairman; Don Stover, activities committeeman; Richard Kershner, advancement committeeman. and Marion Robison, scoutmaster. Although the detailed weekly program is worked out by the troop and scoutmaster, the overall program and main events, including policies, are the responsibility of the troop committee. It was decided that one Scout from troop 62 will be sent to the national jamboree at Valley Forge, Pa., July 12-18, 1957, with all expenses paid. Plans were also started to promote the big Scout circus which will be held at the coliseum in Fort Wayne next May/ replacing the Scout-O-Rama. The troop also will aid in the September safety campaign in September at the request of Gov. George Craig, and will distribute civil defense posters Sept. 8. The troop will also assist in the “get out the vote project” on the Saturday before the national election in November. Troop 62 will in the future handle the bill passing duties, formerly done by selected Scouts of all troops. Money gained from this will be used to help finance troop projects and trips. Frank Lybarger and Don will have charge of the distribution. The troop will return to its old system of meetings, with a planned troop program, supplemented by patrol meetings, with emphasis on (Continued on Page Three) .

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Democrats Open Battle Royal For Running Mate For Adlai E. Stevenson

GOP Leaders Turn Heal On J Nixon's Foes Appear Confident Os Smooth Running Party Convention SAN FRANCISCO (UP) — The Republican party’s top professionals, including some closest to the White House, turned on the heat today to put down any last threats of a "dump Nixon” movement. r They appeared calmly confident that their ready made plans for a smooth, harmonious convention to renominate President Eisenhower and Vice President Richard M. Nixon would go off without a hitch. Republican national chairman Leonard W. Hall declared that the Democrats’ renomination of Adlai E. Stevenson was “just ifne with us.” He said “I don’t know what I can say about Mr. Stevenson that Averell Harriman and Estes Kefauver haven’t already said.” Hall predicted to newsmen that Stevenson will “go down to more devastating defeat then he experienced In 1952,partly, he said, because of the Democrats* “split" i on the civil rights Issue. In marked contrast to the Democrats battling in Chicago, the Republicans Thursday raced through almost perfunctory hearings on their platform with little or no controversy. The actual platform drapers retreated behind closed doers today, amid clear indications that the broad outlines of the document already have been determined. The steady arrival of big GOP names sharply increased the feelings of convention atmosphere as the Democrats went into their final sessions at Chicago. Without exception, they expressed confidence in Nixon’s renomination. Former Gov. Thomas E. Dewey. the party's 1944 and 1948 standard bearer, said he saw “no likelihood of any other possibility” than Nixon's renomination. Dewey foresaw “not a chance at all” for success of Harold E. Stassen’s effort to replace Nixon with Massachusetts Gov. Christian A. Herter. Arriving shortly after Dewey were Atty. Gen. Herbert Brown(Con tinned on Page Eight)

Local Physicians Urge Use Os Polio Vaccine

In view of the alarming polio incidence of Decatur and the surrounding area, local physicians, in cooperation with the local chapter of the national polio foundation and local health officers are urging a countywide program to emphasize polio vaccination. All persons between the ages of six months and 30 years of the county are urged to visit their family physicians immediately to begin taking the vaccine shots. Highest incidence in this area' is among children under school age and among young adults in the 20 to 30 year age group. It has been pointed out that no one will be denied the shots because they cannot afford them. Persons whd feel they are unable to pay for the vaccination are asked to consult with their family physicians. Mothers are especially urged to see that their children are vaccinated. Following are . several questions and answers on the Salk vaccine which is now available to all persons from their family doctors. Is the Salk vaccine safe? Yes. Experience following *the use of the Salk vaccine in between 30,000,000 and 40,000,000 individuals has proven it to be one of the safest vaccines now in use. Stringent tests insure this safety. How effective is the Salk vaccine?

Two Arrested For Blinding Os Riesel Name Man Now Dead As Actual Attacker WASHINGTON (UP) — The jastice department today announced the arrest of two ex<onvicts in connection with the acid blindjug of labor columnist’ Victor Riesel in New York last April 5. It also named a dead man as the one who threw acid into Riesel’s face. The department said FBI agents have taken 1 into custody Joseph Peter Carlino, 43, and Gondolfo Miranti, 37, both of New York City. _ : _ They were charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice. The department named Abraham Telvi, now dead, as a co-conspira-tor in the attack, ft said the FBI “developed evidence that Telvi was the one who actually threw the acid.” Telvi’s boay, with a bullet hole in the back of the head, was found on a street in the lower East Side of New York City earTy the morning of July 28. Telvi, who was 21, had several hrresta on his record for various Criminal charges. The department said Miranti was in Lindy’s restaurant on the night ♦f- ttte attack shortly before Riesel left the restaurant. The acid attack occurred on the street after The FBI refused to elaborate on the brief announcement. It was understood, however, that the investigation is being pressed vigorouslywith additional arrests likely. An FBI spokesman said the suspects in custody were charged with an attempt to “influence, obstruct and impede” justice in connection with R.esel’s role “as a witness” before a grand jury investigation of labor racketeering. Convention Vote CONVENTION HALL, Chicago (UP) — The result of the first ballot for the Democratic presidential nomination: - / Stevenson - 905% Harriman ------... 210 Davis 33 Battie — - 32% Timmerman - 23% Symington 45% Johnson — 80 Lausche —1 5% Chandler - 36% Votes necessary to nominate — 686%.

The vaccine was approximately 80 per cent effective in preventing paralytic polio in 1955, The unvaccinated child is five times more likely to get paralytic polio than is the child who has received the vaccine. What is the full schedule of vaccination? One shot, followed by another shot two to six weeks later. A third shot should be given seven months to a year after the second to provide maximum protection. How long does it take the vaccine to protect? The first shot begins to take effect from seven to ten days after it is given. However, the second shot brings a sharper rise in protection. Should the vaccine be given during the polio season? Yes. Immediate vaccination of an entire community is the best hope of stopping a budding polio epidemic. If the second shot is delayed more than two weeks, is it effective? Yes. Dr. Jonas Salk has reported that the effect of the second shot is not lost even if given many months later. Does one shot protect against paralytic polio? It gives some protec ti on. but actually sue injection usually just (Continued on Page Eight)

Union Township Closes Schools, To Attend Here Elementary Public Schools Are Closed, Pupils To Decatur Union township’s two elementary public schools, Luckey and Schnepp will not open this year and all public school pupils in the elementary grades will be transferred to the Decatur public school system. This was decided at a meeting held Thursday night at Luckey school, called by trustee Fred Bittner and his advisory board. The meeting was open to all residents of the township and many availed themselves of the opportunity of attending. Previously a petition seeking the closing of the schools and the transfer of pupils, bearing 272 names, had been presented to the trustee and his board. The one exception to the transfer to Decatur is among high school students. All junior and senior studeuts, now attending other schools, will be permitted to complete their work at their present schools. However, it was pointed out that each student, other than those attending the Decatur schools, must provide for his own transportation. Following ts trustee Bittner’s Statement: “The trustee and advisory board of Union township at the Thursday night meeting decided to accept the petition to Close the Luckey and Schnepp schools. The petition was given some time ago to the trustee by Gene Rydell. It contained 272 names, all voters of Union township. “We do not know how many eligible voters there are in the township, but there are 389 now registered. There were many complaints made to the trustee that our children were not getting the proper schooling. "The trustee and advisory board selected a school system which teaches all subjects and has the best equipment, facilities and teachers for the children of our township. We want each of them to get the proper education. "Since the school calendar of Adams county and the school calendar of Decatur schools are different, it makes it impossible for the trustee to permit each pupil his choice of school. It would make nine and a half months of transportation, when there are only nine months of school. "Therefore the trustee and advisory board have agreed to send all t-hlldfen to Decatur. There is one exception. Juniors and seniors of high schools, who already are enrolled in other schools, may continue in those schools, provided they arrange for their own transportation. “Union township busses will pick up children Tuesday, September 4. The routes will of necessity be changed and for route information patrons are asked to contact the trustee.” (Continued bn Page Eight)

DEDICATE ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL SUNDAY "'"S’ - r ABOVE IS THE ARCHITECT’S drawing of the new St. John’s Lutheran school, seven miles northwest of becatur, which will be formally dedicated Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

State Colleges Ask 32 Million Dollars Money Is Asked For Building Programs INDIANAPOLIS (UP) — Indiana’s four state colleges and universities asked for 832.096,700 from the state Thursday to bring their construction programs up to date. They submitted a request to the state budget committee for the biennium starting next July 1. The requests said the need for new buildings is “an immediate problem — not one of the future.” The 32 million dollars would He broken down like this: Indiana University at Bloomington, 112,340,116; I.U. Medical Center at Indianapolis, $3,303,100; Purdue University, $10,247,714 ; $3,985,000, and Indiana State Teachers College, $3,096,440. Except tor the Medical Center, year building program in 1951, at the four institutions started a 10which time they asked the State Legislature for 16 million dollars for each of five bienniums. The three legislative Sessions since then appropriated less than the 16 million. The program Is $12,990,000 behind schedule. Construction costs have risen 28 per cent, the four college presidents said, and to finish ou schedule in 1961 the general assembly must set aside 28 million dollars for each of the next two year periods. They said enrollment increases proved their 1950 estimates “too conservative.” The original estimate for 1960 was 36,000 students, but now it is 42,000. Many requests were for money t o complete projects already started. The biggest single request was $4,624,000 to complete a humanities building at I.U. I.U. also asked for money for a Swain Hall addition, music building. medical building remodeling, geology building, health and safety classrooms, chemistry building, fine arts center, health center and business building addition. Purdue sought $3,353,220 to complete an 11 million dollar life science building and money for a civil engineering building and expansion of power plant facilities. Indiana State wanted $2,030,000 for a new science building and money for a utility tunnel, land acquisition, auditorium addition and remodeling old science and fine arts buildings. Ball State requests: Complete music, English and auditorium building, add to Science Hail, utiliities. lands and roads. Also remodeling the library, administra(Oonunueo on Page Eight) Mrs. Burdg Funeral Saturday Afternoon Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Tester Burdg, who died Thursday afternoon after a brief illness, will be held at 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon at the Zwick funeral home, with the Rev. Stuart Brightwell officiating. Friends may call at, the funeral home after 7 o’clock this evening.

Stevenson Is Nominated On First Ballot Second Spot Thrown Open As Stevenson Denies Preference CHICAGO (UP) — Democrats jumped into a battle royal today over choice of a running mate for Adlai E. Stevenson. In the first wide-open vice presidential scrap in modern political convention history, four senators and a big city mayor were ilagging it out for delegates and a host of others were toying with the fdea of getting into the brawl. It was all Stevenson’s doing. Less than an hour after the convention gave him an overwhelming victory for the presidential nomination Thursday night he threw the No. 2 race open by refusing to state a choice. As a result nobody could be sure the 1956 convention would wind up its business tonight as planned. Before today’s dawn four men had bid for the vice presidential nod. At mid-morning Sen. Albert ’ Gore (D-Tenn) made it five. Tennessee's Gov. -Prank G. Clement J “yielded” his ambitions for the spot in favor of the senator. Alabama, first state on the convention roll call list, voted to yield to Tennessee for Gore’s nomination. I The man with the biggest organisation and a headstart over the rest of the field was Sen. Estes Kefauver, also of Tennessee. He has been snubbed by his home state delegation in this convention, but he claimed to have piled i up some 350 votes in other delegations. It will take 686% to win. Senate Democratic leader Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas, refusing to go after the job himself, said he believes the ‘t'hree top runners” are Kefauver, Sen. John F. Kennedy (Mass), and Sen. Hubert Humphrey (Minn), ’ . 1 \ Johnson said he talked to prospective candidates nearly all night and has a “preference” — whom he won't name till later. Mayor Robert F. Wagner of New York was the big city mayor in the race. He had the help of former Democratic national chairman James A. Farley. New Jersey gave Wagner a boost by voting to give him 31 of its 36 votes. The delegation committed 4% votes for Kefauver and % a vote for Kennedy. - — The Minnesota delegation decided to give favorite son Humphrey 20% votes and Kefauver 8. I The convention was called into session at 12:20 p.m. to begin the long process of nominating speeches, demonstration and, eventually, balolting for a vice presidential nominee. The original schedule, which called for Stevenson to deliver his acceptance speech tonight, seemed likely to go out the window. Stevenson set off the mad scramble for the vice presidential ' nomination in, a dramatic speech (Continued on Page Two)

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