Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 255, Decatur, Adams County, 29 October 1956 — Page 2

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To Seek New Altitude Record In Stratobowl

RAPID CITY, S.D. (UP)—When two men step into a balloon goidola in the ■•Stratobowl” near here sometime next Friday or thereafter in search of a new altitude record, old-timers will wonder whether they can come ctoM to the dramatics of the record flight here nearly 21 years ago. Or can match the tense comedy lines of "blue”' language out of

Public Auction As we have moved to town, I, the undersigned, will sell the following described personal property at public auction at the farm, located 2th miles north of Portland, Indiana, on Highway No. 27, on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1966 At 12:00 O’clock — FARM MACHINERY — 1 good 1948 Ford tractor, in very good condition; 1 set of Ford cultivators; 1 2x14-in. Ford breaking plow; 1 Ferguson (pickup) mower; 1 Dearborn 7 ft. disc; 1 Ford heat houser, 1 Ford jack; 1 300-gal. derrick gas tank; 1 good rubber-tired wagon and bed; 1 small rubber-tired wagon and bed; 1 10-run Minneapolis Moline fertilizer grain drill; 1 2-section spike-tooth harrow; 1 1,000-lb. platform scales; 500-chick electric brooder; chicken waterers; chicken feeders; 2 electric motors; 1 Maytag motor; 1 steel drag; 1 spring-tooth harrow (3-section); 1 rotary hoe; 1 cultipacker; fence charger; oil drums; tank heater; bull blind; stud halter; screw jack; post auger; forks; shovels; large lot of sacks, etc. 425 bales of good mixed alfalfa hay; 200 bales of wheat straw (round bales); 40 square bales of wheat straw. 1 6-yr.<Md Milking Shorthorn Cow with large bull calf. This is also an exceptionally good cow, milk cow. T. B. and Bangs tested. ‘ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE 1 Evans circulating oil burner, with fan, like new; 1 300-gal. outside oil tank; 1 practically new G.E. electric roaster; 1 oak dinette suite, table, buffet and • chairs; 1 Moore’s combination bottle gas and coal range; 3 good rockers; 2 overstuffed chairs; bed and dresser; springs and innerspring mattress; 1 kitchen cabinet; 1 day bed; lots of bedding; 1 pine dinette suite, table and 4 chairs; 1 chrome breakfast set, table and 4 chairs; 3 chrome red leather chairs; 2 oil lamps; oil beater; what not; 1 old side saddle; library table; floor lamps; Aladdin lamp; picture frame; fruit cans; jars; dishes, and many items not mentioned. TERMS OF SALE CASH. Not responsible for accidents. RAY GILPIN Ray Elliott, Auct. Dorsey McAfee, Clerk

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the blue sky which attended a still earlier altitude attempt. It was Nov. 11. 1935. that a 20-story high balloon, lifting a gondola crammed; with scientific equipment and two Army Air Force men, soared from the bowllike valley in the Blaek Hills of South Dakota to an altitude of 72,395 feet Thousands of persons lined the rim of the bowl, shivering both

from anticipation and the cold of five degrees above zero, as the Explorer II roee at dawn. It barely lifted free of a downdraft in the eight-mile-an-hour breeze that threatened to slam it against the walls of the bowl. Crowd Breathes Sigh The crowd let out a great sigh as it ascended above the trees ind floated northeasterly, riding higher and higher into the stratosphere. People all over the world listened by radio to the voices of the balloonists — Capts Orvil A. Anderson and Albert W. Stevens—as they reported progress of the flight. Eight hours and 13 minutes later the balloon landed in a pasture near White Lake, S.D., 230 miles away from its ascension point. The 1935 flight brought back scientific data which contributed to the development of pressurizing systems for World War II bombers; to the use of lightweight metals for aircraft; to the development of two-way long-range aircraft radio; and to the electrical flying suit. Holds World Record The flight still holds the \official world altitude record for humans, although a couple of planes unofficially have gone higher. Unmanned balloons also have soared at least 126,000 feet into space. An even more dramatic flight was made the year before when Capts. Stevens and Anderson and Maj. William Kepner rode a balloon 11 miles up into the stratosphere, and then faced death at the gates of heaven. The flight had been billed the first "heaven toearth”. broadcast. It had been arranged to contact the balloon by radio when it had taken man nearer the stars than ever before. The whole world was to listen in. When the time for the broadcast came, the announcer made contact, and asked one of the balloonists to say a few words. Has Lots To Say The balloonist snapped back, on a national hookup: “You’re damn right Hl say a few words. Here we are over 11 miles from a safe landing. We just noted a rip in the bottom of the balloon. We are hanging by a thread, and you ask me to say a few words. I’ll have a lot mote to say if we ever get out of this mess.” The air was blue. The engineer

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ONI OF TMIAST CHAPTERS in a rare sea-saga Is recorded here as Capt. Richard N. Ogg (right), pilot of the ditched Pan American Stratocruiser, shakes hands in San Francisco with Comdr. William K. Earle, skipper of the Coast Guard cutter, Pontchartrain. The rescue ship picked up the 31 persons aboard the airliner when it went down in the Paciflc, One of the heroes. Ronald Christian,

fumbled for the switch to cut off the voice of the man who was 11 miles from a safe landing. The men made it down safely, riding the balloon like a giant parachute to within a half mile of the ground. Just after they Jumped to safety with their regular parachutes, the damaged gas-inflated balloon exploded, and the gondola smashed into a Nebraska cornfield. If you har<» something to sen or rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad. It brings results.

Machinist Mata J/c, ta shown standing beside an , unidentified man in civilian clothes. Christian , leaped into the sinking plane |o make sure everyone was safe. The photo et top (made from the , Pontchartrain) shows the plane moments after its pilot crash-landed to the Pacific with 31 persons i aboard. Men on the wings can be seen launching ,1 rafts as the Stratocruiser begins its slow descent

Rev. Richard Pifer At Lina Grove thurch The Rev. Richard D. Fifer, of Lancaster, 0., has been named pastor of the Linn Grove Congregational Christian church. He succeeds the Rev. Richard Anderson, who is attending school at Louisville, Ky., and also serving as pastor of a Louisville church. Rev. Pifer is attending Taylor University at Upland. Traue ir a Good Town — Decatw

Assert Arab World Is Now Solidified Protest On Arrest Os Algerian Heads CAIRO (UP) Arab quarters said today Sunday’s North Africawide demonstrations and strikes against the French government had solidified the 100-million-strong Arab world against France. A general strike throughout the Arab nations, riots in which Arabs burned the French consulate in Old Jerusalem, and other actions against France were called in protest against the arrest by France of five Algerian nationalist leaders. The actions whetted demands by Arab states that all of them sever political and economic relations with France. They also set in motion a financial aid program to help "liberate” Algeria from French nde. King Saud of Saudi Arabia opened the contribution to this cause by donating $300,000. The Arab League Council currently meeting in Cairo, heard proposals that the Arab states break off relations with France. Emir Abdel Krim, legendary leader of the Morocan Riff war against the French, urged Moroccans and Tunisians to join forces with the Algerians in aunifired campaign to throw the French out of North Africa. Already Tunisian and Moroccans are reported fighting French troops whose troops have been more or less tied down in Algeria. AT the same time the Algerians have redoubled their attacks in demonstration of anger against the arrest of the five leaders. Michigan ranks in the top fourth of the 48 states in mineral resources. The state has one of the highest iron ore producing ranges in the upper peninsula and has copper salt brine, gypsum and limestone mines. More than 100 chemicals are produced in Michigan.

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Negro Disappears From Florida Jail Negro Jailed For Insulting Teacher WILDWOOD, Fla. (UP) - A sheriff promised today to find out the fate of a Negro who disappeared from jail. The Negro was jailed for an alleged "Hello, Baby!” insult to a pretty white teacher. Sheriff M.H. Bowman said searches by posse and plane Sunday turned up “not a lead in the world” to the whereabouts of Jesse Woods, 39-year-old farm hand from nearby Picketsville. Bowman said there was still a chance of finding the Negro alive. “We’ll keep looking until we get something done,” he said. Police Chief Ed Mullins said an overturned bunk and a trail of blood drops the size of quarters leading over the concrete floor from the cell to the door indicated there had been a “terrific struggle.” Woods vanished shortly after asking to be lodged for safe keeping although he had made bond on a disorderly conduct charge filed after several persons complained that he had insulted the

COMPLETE CLOSING OUT SALE 33—REGISTERED & HIGH GRADE HOLSTEINS—33 FARM IMPLEMENTS—EQUIPMENT—HAY As Mr. Bailey is quitting farming the undersigned will sell the following, 3 miles west of Decatur. Ind., on U. S. 224 then 2H miles South or 3 miles South of Decatur on U. S. 27, then 3 miles West and % mile North, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1956 10 A. M.—Farm Implements-Equipment—Hay—lo A. M. One P. M.—33 HOLSTEINS—One P. M. Complete herd of Canadian Holstein Cattle. Original Cows import* ed from Canada as heifers. 31 Females—2 Bulls. Several are fresh now, a number to freshen in December and January, the balance in full production. D.H.I.A. Records and Breeding Dates will be given day of sale. Catalog mailed to you upon request. (Address: Ned C. Johnson, Route One, Decatur, Indiana). Entire Herd is Calfhood Vaccinated and will have 30 Day re-test. DAIRY EQUIPMENT: 8 Can T-33 Milk Cooler; 2 Unit Surge Milker, complete; 2 Wash Tanks; Water Heater. 2 TRACTORS—COMBINE—BALER—IMPLEMENTS MISCELLANEOUS 1950 John Deere MT Tractor with Touch-A-Matic. Cultivators, first class; John Deere Manure Loader (For MT); 1950 Coop E-4 Tractor, first class; John Deere Rotary Hoe; John Deere Disc; John Deere 2-Bottom 12 inch Breaking Plow (for MT); Little Genius 3 Bottom 12 inch Breaking Plow; 2-Section Spike Tooth Harrow; 3 Section Spring Tooth Harrow; 8 ft. Double Cultipacker; Tractor Boom Sprayer; John Deere No. 5 Seven ft. Power Mower; John Deere No. 212 (Mounted) Fertilizer Corn Planter; John Deere 15-Disc Fertilizer Grain Drill on Rubber; 1953 Allis Chalmers Model 60 PTO Combine; New Idea Baler, bought new June 1956; 28 ft. Elevator with Elec, motor; 11 inch Hammer Mill; Power Corn Sheller; Rubber Tire Wagon. 16 ft. Rack; 'Shultz Stock-Shredder;"'Oliver Hay Loader; Trailer: 25 ft. Drive Belt; Tractor Grass Seeder; 9x9 Brooder House; 5x7 Hog House; Water Tank; 300 Gal. Fuel Tank on stand; Garden Tractor with mower and other attachments; Elec. Forge; Small Tools and Miscellaneous Articles too numerous to mention. HAY & STRAW: 2000 Bales (more or less)-first and second cutting Alfalfa and Timothy Hay, Wire Tied; 300 Bales Oat Straw. TERMS—CASH. Not Responsible for Accidents. ROBERT MUTSCHLER and RUFUS BAILEY, Owners Roy S. Johnson, Ned C. Johnson, Ed Sprunger—Auctioneers First Bank of Berne—Clerk Lunch Served by Heidleberg Class of E. & B. Church. — VOTE F0R.... LEWIS 11. WORTHMAI — FOR—- — Commissioner Ist District I have served yon honestly during the past years, and upon my record, I am earnestly soliciting your vote in the coming election. I shall do my best if elected to serve the county as a whole, not just one part . . . not just one corner ... not just one township. But all twelve townships. This means the Adams County as a unit. Upon my record I am earnestely soliciting your vote in the coming election. I shall do my best to serve you in a Progressive yet Conscientious Manner. LEWIS H. WORTHMAN DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER FIRST DISTRICT Pol. Advt. ADAMS COUNTY

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woman earlier Saturday. Witnesses said Woods waited outside a after being ordered out because he was drunk and made the remark to the teacher, Evelyn Hill, when she emerged from the market with a friend, Mrs. C.B. Wadsworth. Mrs. Wadsworth said that Miss Hill, in her embarrassment, was uncertain of Woods’ exact words but thought he said, “ ‘Oh, Baby!’ or something like that.” K Mullins said the words repprted to him were, “Hey Honey’’ but a close witness, grocery clerk David Huttoe, said he clearly heard the words, “Hello there, Baby.” Woods later reported that cars filled with white men were following him and asked to be returned to the jail for safe keeping. The three-cell jail, a small brick structure which the city rents from a neighboring car dealer, is not regularly guarded. Night Patrolman E.H. Barry made a routine check at 1:30 am., found the padlock gone from the front door and the prisoner missing from his cell inside. None of the cells was locked individually. If you have aotnetning to seu oi rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Au. it urtnge results