Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 162, Decatur, Adams County, 11 July 1957 — Page 10

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO., INC. IfcterM at tb?Dee.tur, Ind., Port Office as Second Class Matter Dick D. Haller J. H. Heller Vice-President Chas. Holthouse — Secretory-Treasurer Sobscription Ratos: By Mail in Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, 88.00; Six months, 84.J5; 3 months, $2.25. By Mail, beyond Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, 89.00; 0 months. 54.75; 3 months. 8230. By Carrier: 30 cents per week. Single copies. 6 cento.

(Editor’s note—The following is a reprint from a recent issue of a General Electric Works News.) This is an open letter to a boy. about 18, who forced me off the road while cutting in sharply and passing me on a hill yesterday afternoon: Dear Son: You may think you are a good driver, and perhaps you are. But I’d like you to keep in mind that most of your "skillful" driving is due to other motorists. ' ; ;1 Anybody can whip along the road as fast and as carelessly as you were going. There’s no trick to that—the new cars are loaded with power and pickup—too much so. I’m afraid. Just remember that it was my alertness that prevented an accident on the hill, not yours. And the driver who was approaching us also had to brake suddenly and swerve in order to save your life and his. ; ' ■ : It is not your courage or dexterity that has kept you alive as long as this, but the prudence and politeness of other motorists. You have been trading on our good will and sense of self-preserva-tion, I wish it were possible to point out to you that your kind of driving is nothing but bad manners — it is, not heroic, or adventurous or nftnly. Suppose you ran down a crowded street, pushing people out of ■your way, knocking packages out of ladies’ hands and kicking children into the gutter. What would be so heroic or manly about this? Nothing, of course. Then why do you suppose that having 2,000 pounds of steel under you makes it any better? There’s nothing to be proud of in driving fast—any fool can do that. It’s a form of cowardice to threaten other drivers, not courage. Suppose you beat me at the getaway, or up the hill? What does that prove? Nothing, except that the car you bought is faster. You didn’t make it; it’s a commercial product. Anybody can buy one like it—and anybody can drive with a maniacal disregard for safety. So don’t take any pride in your deadly accomplishment. A real man is considerate and polite—and takes chances only when it counts, when his honor and conscience call out for it. On the highway. most of all, it’s easy to tell the men from the boys—for

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the men have to save the boys from the consequences of their foolish and needless bravado. o o - Warning has been issued to the large cities in the form of at least on? State telling of its physical attractions. New Hampshire has inaugurated a program to reefuit engineers and scientists with small towns, lakes, mountains, and semi-rural living as the lure. The ulcer-soothing atmosphere is so inviting that many are now taking the trek to the hills of the Northeast. It is said that inquiries have been received from the Middle West nad even from the urban areas of the far West. Perhaps northern Indiana might display its wares to induce both industry and manpower to these parts. We do have much to offer and a little promotion could do wonders. o o — The dedication of the Harry S. Truman library at Independence, Missouri, was an event that warms’ the hearts of all Americans who are interested in the turbulent times of the late forties and early fifties. This period in our history, which was dominated by one of the more controversial presidents, can now be carefully studied and analyzed for posterity. The aftermath of Yalta and Potsdam should unfold a lot for those who have been so apprehensive about our promises to Russia and other European nations. It to extremely possible that those years will take on new significance for the political scientist. ——o—o— The chirps of crickets may sound cozy but the alert housewife knows that these sounds are relayed to others of the same ilk that “soup is on", come and get it. These little rascals are fond of any clothing, bed linen, fur or paper which has been soiled with food or perspiration. Careful spraying, when crickets are heard and at monthly intervals afterwards, will control all normal cricket Infestations. o— —o Thus far there has been no one to offer the litter bags to helfc promote neatness along our roads. Some well-meaning group could provide a fine service to the area if such a plan were put into operation. Step forward, someone, gas station operators would be happy to help.

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I r '*i' ' F’w’l I 1 k■X t I TtURING THE TILE MILL MONDAT was a group of soil conservationists from this district, together with Radjamin, head of the land utilization program of northern Sumatra. Pictured above, from left to right, rear row, are Robert Mast, of Franklin, a Purdue student; Ross Snively, LaGrange soil conservationist; David Banta, also LaGrange conservationist; Wayne Markin, Purdue student from Muncie; Frederick Housel, soil conservationist of Angola; front row, Dan Tyndall, secretarytreasurer of Krick-Tyndall; Johnston C. Craig, area conservationist with the United States soil conservation service; John Robbins, soil conservationist from Fort Wayne; W. J. Reagan, conservation aide: Radjamin, Indonesian guest; and John Heffner, Jr., agricultural engineer with Krick-Tyndall company. In front of the group is Robert Rucker, grandson of Tyndall. The group had been guests '. of the company at a movie and dinner earlier in the day.—(Staff Phqto)

Decatur was host Monday to Radjamin, head of the land utilization program of northern Sumatra, Indonesia, who is visiting the United States to get ideas on land reclamation in that great Asian nation. Radjamin. and his hosts, the United States soil conservation service workers of the Fort Wayne area, arrived at the Decatur Youth and Community Center at 10:30 a.m. Monday. First thing on the program here was a movie, shown by county agqpt Leo N. Seltenright, on flood and silt control by good conservation practices, including well-built ditches, forested or sod lands, tile drains in cultivated fields, and other methods. Following the movie, John Heffner, Jr., agricultural engineer with the Krick-iyndall company, explained two new glass fiber mats to the group, which included, several SCS employes from northeastern Indiana, two Purdue university engineering students, and the guest from Indonesia. One of the glass fiber mats can be used under tile drains laid in quicksand or other uristable soils. The other is used as a cover for the tile, in place of fiorn cobs or organic material, to prevent sand or even possibly roots from entering the tiles. The second movie showed the operation of a tile mill, and just how tile is made. Following this, Virgil “Pete” Krick, president of KrickTyndall company, and a ceramics engiheer, answered detailed questions on making tile. At noon the group joined the local soil conservation district supervisors. Krick-Tyndall office employes, and guests, for dinner. Following the dinner, Radjamin was introduced, and he explained briefly some interesting facts about his country and his job. Radjamin was introduced by J. C. Craig, area conservationist of the United States soil conservation service, who explained a little about the guest. Rad jamin is a guest of the international cooperation administration, which brings foreign government employes to this country to study methoids. A Moslem, as are 90 percent of the Indonesians. Radjamin has only the one name. He is traveling through the United States with a companion, Soetario, from Java, another large island in the Indonesian group. The lat-

Public Auction — HOUSEHOLD GOODS — The undersigned. Agent for the Roy T. Archbold Estate, will sell the following at Public Auction, on the premises located at 604 West Monroe Street, Decatur, Indiana, (Monroe at Sixth street!, on THURSDAY, JULY 18,1957 AFTERNOON SALE—ONE P. M.—AFTERNOON SALE FURNITURE — HOUSEHOLD GOODS — MIK* General Electric 21 inch Console Television Set f et); Hotpoint Electric Stove (push button control navox Radio-Record Console (Mahogany Cabinet, | as an ord Albums and Records; Large Divan, rust colori. of Occasional Chairs; Lounge Chairs; Coffee Tab! ** » w , Mahogany End Tables; Several Floor Lamps & | ern Mahogany Kneehole Desk & Chair: One Thrcl Glass Door Bookcase (vertically hung doors); Twi j Glass Door Bookcases (horizontally hung doors); I jpMU Books; Pictures; Miscellaneous items pf Office •" 1 , . Tables; Lewyt Sweeper; Hall Mirror; Domestic ( chine; Old Desk & Chair; Chrome Breakfast Sc QQai maker, Elec. Juicer and other Electrical Applian >• W f V / any Four Poster Double Bed with matching Vanit i 2 Tables; Pair Metal Twin Beds; Oak Dresser, 1 58 I Table; 3 Bedroom Chairs; Table Linens; Silverw Queen Washer; Lawn Furniture; 7 Ft. Step Lad< W ' Utensils, & many articles too numerous to menti( Phone Ned C. Johnson, 3-2796, if you wish an apLaMHMmiwH any of the above items. 1 BOUQUET I TERMS—CASH. Not Responsible for Accident! Camm A. D. suttlJ ROY T. ARCH Oft/* Roy S. Johnson, Ned C. Johnson—Auctioneers I Bryce Daniels—Clerk. LwMnnHnwJn

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ter was unable to visit Decatur as planned because of an attack of malaria over the weekend. Radjamin explained that the group of islands called Indonesia lies between the Malay peninsula and Australia in southern Asia. There are four main islands, Java, Sumatra, Borneo, and Celebes, and 3,000 minor ones. The 44-year-old father of seven children' explained that he comes from Medan, a city of 400,000 people on the northeast coast of Sumatra. Sumatra is about the size ot California, with 15 million persons. Java, on the other hand, isr smaller than Illinois, and has 50 million inhabitants. The problem of population and land reclamation is a major one in Indonesia, he explained. The islands spread over an area the size of the United States. On his island, there are mountains 7,000 feet high, which is a distance of 80 miles to reach sea level, and the plains of the coastal areas. Formerly, under the old civilizations which stretch back over 1,000 years into history, this coastal plain was a fertile area for crops, and supported many farmers. In the past 1,000 years, however, the soils have rapidly washed down from the mountains, and filled the coastal streams. This causes the rivers to overflow their banks, and flood the farmland. What used to be farmland is now swamps, and has been for many years. It is Radjamin’s job to help find remedies for this problem. Radjamin received his training in agriculture at the high school in Medan, where a college has just recently been established. The Indonesian man left his home January 13, and on January 28 he flew from Jakarta, capital of Indonesia, to Washington, D.C., arriving there February 1. After a briefing at the department of agriculture, he was flown to Puerto Rico, where he studied American land reclamation in tropical areas. From there he flew to Oklahoma to study the tremendous stream and river control projects in that state,' and then went to California, where he saw much mountain-plain farming in the valleys of that state. At all inese places, Radjamin visited the libraries and has tried to collect written material on flood Control and conservation practices.

These books and pamphlets are sent immediately back to his office in Medan so that they may start planning new measures against erosion. He will visit Nebraska next, and then return to Indonesia. Farmers in Sumatra, he explained. are very poor, and usually farm 2 or 3 acres. They now use the bench terrace method of farming the sides of the hills, where they raise rice, corn, beans and i

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peanuts for consumption. About 35 percent of the world's supply of rubber is grown in Indonesia, M percent at the quinine, much sugar eane, tea, coffee, and pepper. Coco oil, copra, hemp, and oil are also exported. It has just been within the past ten years that Indonesia has gained its independence from the Netherlands, and northern Borneo and eastern Timor are still occupied by the British and Portuguese, respectively, he explained. The island of New Guinea is still under dispute as to whether it should remain under Dutch or Indonesian control. Radjamin stated that he did not wish to talk on politics, but that a certain amount was necessary for an intelligent understanding of the problems of Indonesia. Indonesia is a newly independent country, and wishes td maintain this independence. It has had many offers of help, but always with economic strings attached. The Americans have offered aid in building roads, but only If all the materials are bought from the United States. This would anger the other world powers, including the British empire, which still controls one-fifth of the world. A new nation must tread a careful path, he explained. Many companies from the large powers have business franchises in Indonesia, and sometimes the people of that country have to pay prices based on shipping costs from abroad for goods made right in Indonesia. Since the new country is rich in resources, but poor in manufactured, or capital goods, it does not have much cash money, which makes it difficult to purchase foreign goods there. Radjamin went on to explain that there is one doctor for every 300,000 persons in the islands, compared with one doctor for every 11,000 persons in the United States.

Only *0 doctors are graduating a year in a country of 80 million poopit, and at least 400 a year are needed. Many of the doctors are Europeans. About 25 percent of Java is still forest land, 65 percent of Sumatra 70 percent of the Celebes, and 85 percent of Borneo. The lumber industry is very important, and the country exports much heavy wood, such as teak. A paper factory to make newsprint is now being constructed.

PUBLIC SALE Due to the death of my wife, I am unable to continue housekeeping and will sell at Public Auction the following Personal Property, Located 10 miles south of Fort Wayne, on State Road No. 1 to Yoder Road, then 2 miles east and % mile north; or 3 miles west of Poe, then mile north on the Connors Road, on SATURDAY, JULY 13,1957 SALE STARTING AT 11:00 A. M. — HOUSEHOLD GOODS — G. E. electric stove; G. E. Refrigerator, monitor top; Coldspot 12 ft. deep freeze; kitchen range, coal & wood; Speed Queen washer; 2-pc. living room suite; studio couch; drop-leaf table; sewing machine; glass door cupboard; 4-pc. bedroom suite, springs & good Beautyrest mattress; spool bed. spring & mattress; commode; 2-pc. Antique bedroom suite; metal bed, springs & mattress; 2 dressers; G. E. upright sweeper; small G. E. hand sweeper; table model radio; Grandfather’s clock; 6 rocking chairs; several odd chairs; 3 wall mirrors; end tables; table lamps; piano and* bench: 2 suit cases; 2 trunks; several Antique dishes; 9x12 rug; 2, ll’3”xl2’ rugs; a lot of curtains & drapes; 2 electric irons; Sunbeam toaster; new waffle iron; sandwich toaster; meat grinder & sausage stuff er; Antique copper kettle with stirrer; a lot of fruit jars; 4 lawn chairs; power.lawn mower; ’ wheelbarrow; johnnie stove; good corn sheller; wood saws; some garden equipment; 10x12 brooder house;electric brooder stove. TERMS—CASH. Not responsible for accidents. .. .4, ' Lunch will be served. i JACOB SCHERRER, Owner Ellenberger Bros., Auctioneers Ossian State Bank, Clerk Fort Wayne Phone K-5512 - Bluffton Phone 543.

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All homes in cities on the islands must be built of cement or bricks, to prevent fires. In the villages, most of the homes are of bamboo or wood. , Radjamin thanked the hosts for the fine time here, and stated that he felt that he had learned much from the movies. Folldwing the dinner the group toured the Krick-Tyndall tile mill, where Radjamin explained that all drainage so far in Sumatra was surface drainage.