Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 227, Decatur, Adams County, 26 September 1956 — Page 4

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The wholesale food price Index continued to rise last week and the average was $6.07, according to Dun and Bradstreet figures.' Wholesale orders for women’s clothing revealed a heavy retail demand, according to the statistics. - Other reFall buying, on the national average was down. The reduction in the sale of canned goods was said by retailers across the nation to result from high prices and a steady offering of fresh fruits and vegetables. —o o Indications are that the $450,000 worth of Adams county Me- - mortal hospital bonds will be sold October 3, date set for offering the bonds. County auditor Frank Kit son has reported that more than a dosen security houses had inquired concerning the sale and expressed their interest in buying the issue. Adams county always has kept its credit good and never has defaulted on a bond issue. It makes it a much easier task when a bond sale is necessary. Plans have been accepted for the hospital improvement and Indications are now that actual construction will start this fall. ’ A telephone cable from New York to London, installed by A. T. and T. at a cost of $42,000,000 and with ability to carry thirtytwo calls at one time has been placed in service. The new meth- ~ od. a dream of A. T. and T. for more than fifty years, will replace the present radio trans Atlantic . system, which at its best was not too satisfactory, because of atmospheric Interruptions. Engineers say that now you can telephone a person in Europe and coition as if making a local call. o —_o This is National Dog Week, with emphasis on the theme, “A Safer Home, Protected By A Dog”. The National Dog Welfare organisation has a seven-point program for 1956-57 including a good home for every dog; elimination of stray dogs from the _ streets; better informed dog owners; consideration tor dogs and all other animals; emphasis on the dog's use as a companion and protector; fair laws for dogs and dog owners and respect for the rights of non-dog owners. So if your neighbor’s dog cuts across your lawn or stops for a minute at your favorite shrub, remember, tblg is National Dog Week.

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The report made public recently by the Commission on state tax and financing policy pertaining to administration of, county highway affairs has some good recommendations for the 1957 General Assembly. However, one of the main points will be strongly protested. The recommendation Is that county highway superintendents be chosen from a list of qualified persons compiled by the dean of the school of engineering at Purdue University. This is a departure from home rule and means that county commissioners would be forced to name a superintendent to the liking of a college professor. The appointee need not be from Adafhs county or even from Indiana. We believe that Adams county always has had commissioners with enough grey matter to select a competent highway head and we don’t believe that the people of Adams county will stand still for outside assistance in naming our officials unless asked for. —lo —O Here's one that takes all honors in the grab for money by some insurance companies and loan organizations financing the purchase of homes and new homes. Many companies in the home financing field charge what they call a closing fee to negotiate a loan. This fee totals from one to three percent of the money required. A Decatur man recently sold his home. The buyer negotiated a loan and he was charged a closing fee. Then when the money was sent to the seller two percent was deducted from his sale price, and no one seems to know why. This deduction, of course, had nothing to do with the local selling fee legitimately charged by the real estate agent. A local attorney was consulted and he said he “didn’t know what it was all about.” Isn’t it about time someone found out w’hat it was all about? The seller of the home, in the meantime, purchased another home and was badly in need of the money from the sale. People certainly are entitled to an explanation and in the meantime those negotiating loans and selling homes where an out of the city lending concern is involved are cautioned to watch carefully what they sign and agree to.

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September 26 — Mrs. Demarcus Brown. Indianapolis, world traveler, will open Decatur Woman’s club fall schedule with address here October 5. Eighth district parent-teachers association will meet next Tuesday in Decatur. W. Guy Brown. Decatur high school principal, will give address of welcome. Mayor Arthur Holthouse will head honorary initiation class of Ded Men at tri-state conference here today Mrs. Delton Passwater, president, announces W.C.T.U. county convention program for next Tuesday at Decatur. Wayne Novelty Co. adds 30 employes to increase porduction. Mrs. —dna Roop is chairman of committee in charge of Women of the Moose, number 62T. party. Russell Jaberg, theological student at Chicago, visits in Decatur. Miss Mary Cowan leaves for week's visit at Grand Rapids, Mich., with uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ward.

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CHAPTER 14 CTROLLING by himself at the •3 Army post, the doctor swung about at a halt Helen Blake, accompanied by Bill McKinstry, came up. “My arm la beginning to feel sore, Doctor,” Helen said. “Is that a good sign?” “Excellent. It shows that the vaccination is starting to work.” She made a little mouth. "Work, work, everything and everybody works. Both of you, the only eligible males in this country, are always too busy to ■quire a lady around. I feel quite neglected at times, not to say put-out!” “You shouldn’t, with all the attention you get from every man you'll even look at.” McKinstry grinned. Her eyes danced, then she sighed. "And there’s officers’ mess call, and knowing men, I know where their heart is. Go along, both of you, and fill your stomachs. Only then is a man in any mood for romance.” She went on, laughing, it had been in Eklund’s mind to head back for town, but McKinstry forestalled that. “Come and eat with us, man,” he urged. "I'll bet you’ve not had a bite since morning, and you’re an officer here now, whether you’re in uniform or not And the rest of the boys would like to have you.” _ Eklund accepted. His status _ was pretty well understood here at the post now, and that entitled him to all the rights and privileges whenever he felt like avail- _ ing himself of them. And It would be pleasant There was joking and laughter, much as he remembered from days when tension had not been high. Apparently Dolf Kinney had dropped a reassuring word or so before leaving. Everything went pleasantly until the meal was nearly done. Then Abe Stockett looked up suddenly, and his voice held a new quality, which caught the Instant attention of the others and as awiftly silenced the talk and laughter. “I understand that you killed a man the other day. Doctor?” Eklund gave him his careful attention. He knew little about Abe Stockett, one way or another. He was a tall man, with unusually long arms—so long that they suggested a nickname, which, however, was never applied to Stockett’s face. Ape. He was not too popular with fellow-officers. “Just what do you mean?” Kkluad asked. -'■<

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Tve heard various versions," Stockett answered. “But it seems to add up to the fact that a man was murdered —without witnesses Pm interested, you see, because I counted Curt Deever as my friend!” Eklund laid down his knife and fork. “I don’t like your way of putting It, Mr. Stockett,” he said clearly. “Also, I take exception to your choice of words.” Stockett scraped his chair back. “In that case," he said, “I’ll be delighted to afford you satisfaction. You wear no uniform, and your status at this post seems a trifle on the doubtful side, but since you are permitted to eat at this mess, I assume that you are to be treated as an officer—and prepared to uphold the responsibilities which go with such a position!” It was becoming clear to Eklund now. No officer would be that good a friend of a man such as Deever, nor would he go out of his way to pick a quarrel on that account. Deever merely furnished the excuse. The real reason was Dolf Kinney. For it was well known that Stockett and Kinney were cronies, and in this instance Kinney was being devious. Because the doctor had indirectly trod on Kinney’s toes, he was to be given a thrashing as punishment. Kinney was displeased. Deever wouldn’t matter, but it could be that Kinney hadn’t liked his poking into that affair either. “If there’s to be an argument, we’d better go to the stables," someone murmured, and every officer arose. Eklund found McKinstry at his elbow. “Watch out for the Ape," he warned. “When it comes to a fight, he’s no gentleman!” Eklund sensed that most of the men favored him, just as they seemed to feel that the result was a foregone conclusion, that he would have no chance against Stockett. , Horses stamped restlessly at this invasion of their sanctuary, and a rising wind played gustily outside. An open space between stalls was selected, a lantern hung overhead from a beam for light. Its inadequate glow seemed only to accentuate the black pockets at the corners, and Eklund knew that this was going to be rough. He removed his coat, and a lieutenant ventured a suggestion that there should be rounds, a timekeeper, and the usual regulations. Stockett's refusal was bitinjL

Sales Increased By National Tea Co. CHICAGO, 111. — H. V. McNamara. president. National Tea Co., today announced continued Increased sales, bringing the company’s gain to nearly $35 million for 36 weeks, and a new record all time high for the year to date. Sales for the four weeks ending September 8. 1956. totaled $46,336.286 w’hich was an increase of $3,740,461, for a gain of 8.78 per cont over the same four week period of 1955. Firefighters Mop Up Small Blazes SAN BERNARDINO. Calif. (UP) — Firefighters mopping up today scattered small blazes'of a 10,500acre forest Are which threatened San Bernardino Mountain resorts. The five-day fire was halted Tuesday by a small army of 1,500 firefighters. Forestry officials said the fire could be considered contained although it will be days be fore the last embers are extinguished.

Tnis is a fight," he said, "not a fancy exhibition!” Despite that reproof, Bill McKinstry offered a protest. - ‘•Aren't you going to take off those spurs, Abe?” he demanded. ’•They'll be in your way.” They could be more than that. Stockett wore an excellent pan oi boots, and attached to them were the longest-shanked, wick-edest-looking pair of spurs that Eklund had ever beheld. “They won’t bother me,” he assured McKinstry. "I take them off only when I remove my boots —and I have no intention of fighting barefooted!” loose spurs could play an evil part m a tight, and wearing them would intimidate many an opponent. bomeone gave d+ie "word, and Stockett danced lightly forward, smiling, feinted, and lunged in suddenly. Eklund met him, watching his eyes, burying his own right to Stockett’s belly, followed by his left He took a glancing blow on the chin which rocked ms head back, out Stockett grunted in Surprise. Eklund could" see the change in his face, the sudden rage Tn Ju* ~ eyes. Those blows had hurt, and he didn't like them. There were extra pounds about Stocketts middle, a flabbiness there which die perhaps hadn’t suspected. He ■was in a mood to get this over quickly, and he came in with a savage rush which drove Eklund back. A ram of blows sent him staggering. The next moment he felt lancing pain in his side, knew that he had-been bumped hard and deliberately against tae , rough edge of a* stall. Stockett saw his condition and was quick to take advantage oi it, trying to slam him against the stall again. Eklund came up from a half-crouch, Hie taste of blood in his mouth, fending off with another blow to the stomach, ■ getting away. He caught a painful breath and guessed that he had a cracked rib, realized that Stockett had worked him in for such a result. Eklufld had been taking his time, feeling- his opponent out, , knowing that it would, not be easy. He knew that now it, was going to be even rougher than ne _ had feared, for Stockett was not named the Ape tor nothing. With those long arms tie could keep chopping, and still remain out bi harm s way himself. That woul< n't do. Stockett had learned to be wary, disliking those punishing blows to the midriff, preferring to talw his time. That way he couldn’t lose, -- (To Be CoutiHucd/

Packer Unions In Agreement With Armour Three-Year Pact Is Agreed On By Union And Armour & Co. CHICAGO (UP)—Armour & Co. and two packinghouse unions Tuesday night agreed on basic issues in a three-year contract providing a total 22% cent wage increase and a modified union shop. The settlement was expected to lead the way for similar contracts with other major packers, including Swift & Co. hit by a strike Sept. 20. Talks between the unions and Swift were expected to get underway again today. Representatives of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen and the United Packing* houae Workers announced the "understanding” with Armour in a joint statement. The agreement, which includes an escalator pay raise clause, was reached after the unions turned their attention to negotiations with Armour in the face of a breakdown of talks with s>wift. Under the agreement reported by the unions. Armour will boost wages from 10 to 22% cents pet hour this year, 7% cents in 1957 and another >7% cents the following year. The immediate wage in creases will take effect Oct. 1. The escalator clause will add 1 cent an hour when the consumer price index rises one-half point. The union shop granted by Armour will require new employes to join the union 30 days after being hired. Present non-members were exempted from the provision. The Swift strike, now in ijs seventh day. idled 25,000 workers in 39 plants across the nation. Employes in two Buffalo. N. Y.. plants joined the walkout Tuesday and set up picket lines which mem., rs of other unions refused to cross. Union negotiators referred to the Swift dispute in announcing the Armour “understanding.” “Unlike Swift A Co., Armour made no demands which would have taken away benefits now held by employes,” they said. "The settlement brings the most substantial gains ever made in the packinghouse industry." The unions represent 35,000 employes in 37 Armour plants. Thfe samte" UnTOfik hHVe J “jrtet to sign contracts with Morrell & Co.. Wilson & Co., the Cudahy Packing Co., and Hygrade Food Products. Contracts with all major meat packers ran out Sept. 1.

CHAPTER IS EKLUND Changed his tactics abruptly, head lowered, moving In fast, taking punishment and giving it. As Tie haff guessed, Stockett wasn’t good at this infighting, where it hurt. But he still had an ace, and he tried to use it Eklund narrowly saved himself as the Ape twisted a foot sind kicked backward at him with a spur, a maneuver which would have slashed deep above his Achilles tendon and lamed him if it had landed. He’d been expecting something like that and so had kept on guard. Now, as he twiSted his leg aside, he took advantage of the situation, stomping down hard and fast, his boot catching the -long shank of the - spur while Stockett’s leg was turned. The next instant, Eklund caught his heel against the spur, pinning the shank under the arch of his foot. Twisting with the weight of his body behind the movement, he had Stockett off-balance and at his mercy before the Ape quite knew what was going on. Stockett fell crashingly, his foot still tangled and beyond his control. As he hit, his head rapped sharply against the edge of the wooden stall, the sound like a pistol shot in the silence. The captain quivered and lay limply. That wasn’t what he’d planned to do, but it suited Eklund. He stepped back, and Bill McKinstry was the first to congratulate him, hand outstretched. “I’ve seen him use that spur trick to lame more than one man,” he said. "That’s the first lime it's backfired on himt” There was little sympathy for Stockett. Someone sloshed a pail of water over his head and shoulders, and he sat up, choking and gasping. Eklund followed McKinstry out into the night. ’“I believe I’ll ride a saddle back to town," Eklund decided. “My team is pretty well played out.” “Good.” McKinstry nodded. '‘l’ll ride with you a ways, if you don’t mind.” He chuckled as they left the post behind. "Stockett’s had that coming to him for a long time. I’m glad you were the one to administer it. But what I' wanted to tell you was, watch out. He's like an elephant He never forgives, or forgets. Fortunately, you're not under his command. He’d make life miserable for you if you were.” About to swing his horse, McKinstry halted in a listening attitude. ■ ' -J “W* UiatT’

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answered his own question, eyes straining through the gloom. “Sounds like a lumber wagon,” he added. “And it’s not on the road. Let’s have a look at it!” He touched his horse to a gallop, and Eklund fell in alongside. Apparently his rib hadn’t suffered too badly, ftr the jolting did not send any sharp thrusts of agony knifing into him. He understood McKinstry’s curiosity, and shared It They sighted the wagon, well back off the road. The driver discovered them at the same instant and lashed his team to a run as McKinstry hailed him. The captain’s answer to that was an added burst of speed which quickly brought him alongside the team, and he reached out and grabbed a bridle, close up to thp bit, putting his weight on it to bring the team to a halt. It was a reckless move, overly so in this case. Eklund, following at his heels, was more watchful. He saw the driver reach and swing up a shotgun from the seat beside him, the muzzle pointed at McKinstry’s back. Yelling a warning, Eklund swung his own horse alongside the ufhgon, then stood up on the saddle, balancing precariously for a moment, and jumped. Spinning ground raced wideningly under him, then one hand caught the spring of the wagon seat and he clung, found a foothold and pulled himself forward, his other hand grabbed the shotgun and jerked. The gun blasted at the same moment, spraying shot wildly into the air. The team, slowing with McKinstry's hand on them, jerked nervously at the gun-blast, and the next instant Eklund and the driver were tumbling headlong to the ground. Eklund was first on his feet, shaken but unhurt The driver was dazed, all the fight knocked out of him. McKinstry had stopped the wagon a short distance ahead. “Now, what’s this all about?” Eklund demanded. "Wliy didn’t you stop when we hailed you?” “That’s what I’d like to know, what it’s about,” the driver countered sullenly. He was a heavy-set man with a mastiff face. “I figured you were outlaws or Indians, cornin’ up on a man that way without no warnin’. What you expect a man to do, under such conditions?" “We’d expect you to be on the road-where you belonged, in the first place,” Eklund retorted. "And not to go using a shotgun in a man’s back after you have a look at his uniform.” “Uniform? Mister, you ain't

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weann’ no unirorm, ana if ne is, I didn’t have time to notice. That’s the reason I was off the road—because I was nervous about followin’ it I war" just haulin’ a load of freight—" He made a sudden jump, trying to reach Eklund's hojrse, which stood by itself now, reins on the .ground. But Eklund was not napping. He rapped a sharp order, emphasizing it with gun in hand. “Quit it, or I’ll kill you!” The gun was convincing. Apparently the driver had decided that he didn’t have one, since he hadn’t used it at first. “We’ll just have a look at this freight you're hauling,” McKinstry said drily. “And thanks, Doc. I’m afraid I left my rear exposed.” He walked back to the wagon and climbed over a wheel for a look. Eklund watched their prisoner warily. He knew most people in this country, but this fellow was a stranger to him, apparently a newcomer. McKinstry tossed aside a blanket, and they had their look. The load appeared innocent enoughsuch stuff as a farmer or a trapper would be hauling. Half a dozen steel traps, all rusty. Several cans of tomatoes and a sack of beans. But under these, concealed In and protected by a layer of straw, was something else. McKinstry lifted out a rifle, shining new. There were others like it as he pawed the straw aside. “Gun-running!” Ha nodded. "I thought so. An honest man wouldn’t be so scared of observation, this close to the fort. You can try explaining this to the major, my friend. Here,” he climbed down from the wagon, bringing a short length of rope, "I’ll tie your hands. I think I can manage to take him in, Eklund, if you want to get on back to town.” Twisting the rope about the captive’s wrists, and making sure that it was tight, McKinstry ordered him to the’ seat, tying his own horse behind the wagon. Swinging, he held out his hand. “I .wouldn't be alive if it wasn't for you, Doc,” he said. “Don’t think I don’t appreciate it!" "A good rule works both ways.” Eklund smiled. “It’s nice to have friends, Bill!” McKinstry climbed to the scat of the wagon, gathered up the reins. The prisoner was staring hard at Eklund, "Eklund, is it?" he asked. “Doc Eklund! I’ve heard of you—Doc. Funny kind of business you’re in —for a doctor!" - (To Be Continues