Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 223, Decatur, Adams County, 21 September 1957 — Page 1

Vol. IV. No. 223.

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‘ SEEK BLOCK ON HOFFA ?’ .tsbEße? ' * ms® ACTING FOB NEW YOKE members of the Teamsters’ union. Attorneys Thomas Dodd (left), and Godfrey P. Schmidt leave Federal Court building in Washington after filing a suit aimed at stopping the drive of James R. Hoffa to become president ot the 1,500,000 member union. U. S. District Judge F. Dickinson Letts set next Friday for nearing, tyew York rank-and-file members charge that the Miami election, to be held in September, is “rigged” to elect Hoffa.

Russian Moves Fail To Break Arms Deadlock American Officials Say Gromyko Speech Minor Concession WASHINGTON (VP) — Russia’s latest disarmament moves failed to break the East-West deadlock on arms controls, officials said dayThey said Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko’s speech to the U.N. General Assembly adds up to a minor disarmament concession. But they said it avoids key issues that have stalled disarmament agreements for 11 years. Officials said he did not give a “real inch.” Some official interest was shown in Gromyko’s proposal Friday to drop Russia’s long - standing ban on uae of atomic and hydrogen weapons in warfare in favor of a limited five-year ban. This softened the Soviet-negotiated position at the recent London disarmament talks and was described in official quarters as a concession. But the general opinion was the United States would oppose a fiveyear ban on use of such weapons as it has opposed an indefinite ban in the past The United States believes the Soviets are trying to maneuver the United States into a position where it could not use nuclear weapons leaving Russia free to use its preponderant manpower with conventional weapons in any showdown struggle. Officials noted Gromyko made another new proposal in suggesting a date of Jan. 1, 1958 to halt nuclear tests. But they said tills only set a date on a previous Soviet position that had been proposed in general terms. Moreover, they said Gromyko had not moved to meet American demands that any cessation of nuclear tests be linked with agreement to suspend production of fissionable materials for weapons —a major point in the American —allied negotiating positionOfficials said that in effect the Russians have thrown out bait to woo the Afro-Asian bloc for the Soviet disarmament position. •*’ - . ’ *'! Miss Jacie Snyder Third In Pageant Miss Jacie Snyder, 16, a senior in Adams Central high school, won third place in the annual beauty and talent pageant held at the Bluffton street fair. First place, which carries the titles of Junior Miss Indiana and state tomato queen, went to Miss Carolyn Ford, Zionsville high school senior. Runner-up in the contest was Miss Carol Ann Baker of Peru, a freshman at Ball State Teachers College in Muncie. The Adams Central girl is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Snyder of Decatur route six. Last year she was crowned soybean queen in the first annual local event. Her entry in the Bluffton contest was sponsored by the Daxfttf Chamber of Conunoroe.

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Asian Flu Building To Epidemic Stage Physician Warns Epidemic Possible By UNITED PRESS The new and fast-spreading Asian flu now sweeping across North America may be the forerunner of a deadly epidemic, a New York doctor warned Friday. The type of Asian flu already building up to epidemic proportions in Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and many other states, as well as foreign countries, is comparatively mild. But Dr. Perrin H. Long ol New York City’s College of Medicine said in Montreal that the worldwide flu epidemic of 1919 and the North American outbreak in 1929 followed a three-stage pattern. A mild outbreak causing few deaths was followed by a severe outbreak with many fatalities. The epidemics tapered off in the third stage, which was similar to the first. If the Asian flu follows the pattern, Long said, a more severe outbreak may be expected later in the year. Already, more than 100,000 persons have been stricken with Aslan flu in the United States. Asian flu is building up to according to state Health Direcepidemic proportions in Texas, tor Henry Hoile. An epidemic "seems to be materializing,” Hoile said, only a few hours before Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos was closed because of an epidemic of what doctors were relatively sure was Asian flu. All parts of the state have been “well - seeded" with the virus. Hole said. Several public schools in east and southeast Texas have closed. In Ft. JaJckson. S. C„ it was reported 187 soldiers were hospitalized with an "influenza-like disease.” The men complained of headache, muscle ache, sore throats, high temperature and fatigue—all Asian flu symptoms. Mississippi authorities feared a flare-up of about 25,000 cases of the flu could be "the beginning of a long-expected nationwide epidemic. An estimated 60,000 persons In Louisiana have contracted the virus. The Asian flu has swept across 22 parishes counties. In upstate New York, there have been 1,145 suspected flu cases, including those at migrant labor ctmps. In e mining town of Derby, England, one of every three workers in factories and offices is in bed with Asian flu. In the South Derbyshire coal fields 1,000 miners—2o percent of the workers — are unable to work. Derby is a town of 100,000 persons in the center of England. About 5,000 of its 12,000 school children are bedded with Asian flu. INDIANA WEATHER Diminishing cloudiness tonight Cooler tonight and Sunday and partly cloudy Sunday. Low tonight mid 50s to 60s. High Sunday 70-74. Outlook for Mondayt ■tanrera «gd thunder■tons*.

Anti-Missile Program Moves To Test Stage U.S. Anti-Missile Program Moves Out Os Research Stage WASHINGTON (UP)-A Defense Department spokesman said today work on a guided missile designed to knock down 15,000-mile-an-hour intercontinental ballistic missiles has progressed from the research to the development stage The spokesman said that means anti - missile .“hardware” is now becoming available in “test quantities.” The disclosure followed the Air Force announcement Friday that radar has now been developed with “eyes” which can penetrate for 3,000 miles to detect an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The Pentagon appears to have decided to relax slightly its tight secrecy on missile and missiledefense developments to counteract the flood of claims from Moscow about Soviet progress in the field. The Russians claim their own tests show ballistic missiles can be fired anywhere in the world with a flight time measured in minutes. Russian claims at first implied there was no defense against an ICBM but have lately come around to the long-standing American military view that the ICBM is not “an ultimate weapon” at all. Americans readily concede, however, that it will be several years before a defense can be mounted. The key element of the defense is the new radar which Air Force Chis of Staff Gen. Thomas D. White said will be ready “for operational employment in the near future.” The radar would provide about 15 minutes warning time which military men believe would be enough to get off anti - missiles against aggressor targets. Therefore, it is hoped that the warning radar wll Ider a ctetk . at radar will deter attack.

Composer Sibelius Dies Friday Night Noted Composer Dies Os Brain Hemorrhage HELSINKI (UP) —Finland mourned today the death of composer Jean Sibelius whose stirring music helped inspire the nation in its struggle for freedom from Russia more than 60 years ago. Sibelius, who would have been 92 on Dec. 8, died of a brain hemorrhage at his country home Friday night even as British conductor Sir Malcolm- Sargent was lifting his baton to conduct Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony at University Hall in Helsinki. Flags fluttered at half staff today throughout Finland and a state funeral was planned for the man who was revered as the country’s leading citizen as well as one of the great composers of all time. Telegrams of condolence poured in from throughout the worldKnown For “Finlandia” Sibelius, a tall, bald man had a stern face that seemed hewn out of granite and he usually was smoking a cigar. He bunt upon the Finnish scene when the country was swept by a wave of nationalism aimed at making it an independent nationHis tone poem “Finlandia,” which helped inspire his countrymen in their struggle to loosen Russian bonds, speaks of the nationalistic feelings of that period more than 60 years ago. Sibelius was eating a late breakfast about noon when he suffered the fatal hemorrhage, his physician Dr. Laine Ylijoki, reported. He remained conscious until about 4 p.m. .Wife At Side Dr. Ylijoki said the brain hemorrhage was not expected and the aging composer had been in good health in past months following his long illness. His wife, Aino, and close relatives were present when he died. He was considered by many as the greatest composer of symphonies since Beethoven. His last symphony, the Seventh, appeared as far back as 1925, but there were recurrent rumors in musical circles the old master was working on his eighth. It never appeared His last years have been spent at Ainola, the home he built 50 years ago in the mountain fastness outside Helsinki and which became a shrine for music lovers though he received only • choa—few in his later years.

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Decatur. Indiana. Saturday, September 21,1957

Governor Faubus Bows To Injunction, Orders Guards To Quit School

King Haakon Os Norway Is Taken By Death Idolized Monarch Dies In Sleep At Age Os 85 today OSLO, Norway (UP) — King Haakon VII of Norway died in his sleep today at the age of 85, plunging into sorrow a nation which had idolized its monarch for saying no to Hitler and traitor Quisling in the face of certain defeat. He was the world's oldest reigning king and had ruled Norway since it won independence from Sweden in 1905. Stolid Norwegians, hearing of his death by word of mouth, radio and black - bordered newspapers, stopped in the streets, bowed their heads, removed their caps and wept. 11l Two Yean The Danish-born king had been suffering for more than two years as a result of a hip fracture which never healed fully because ot his age. In the last few days a respiratory ailment put him on the critical list and doctors prepared the people for the end. His heart stopped at 4:35 this morning (11:35 p.m e.d.t. Friday.) Crown Prince Olav, Haakon’s only child, automatically became king and swore allegiance to the Norwegian constitution at an extraordinary cabinet meeting at the palace this morning When Norway broke from Swedish rule in 1905 to become an independent nation, the young Danish prince was asked to ascend the throne of Norway. He agreed, but only on condition the people accept him. In a plebiscite that November, he got 80 per cent of the votes. Shuns Nasi Proposal When the military forces of Hitler’s Germany invaded Norway in April, 1940, King Haakon and his family were forced to flee. Hitler sent his ambassador to see Haakon in person and ask him to return to Oslo as puppet king with the infamous Nazi Norwegian army Major Vidkun Quisling as his prime minister. Haakon, then 68 years old and nearly exhausted by the invincible Nazi onslaught, gave a simple, one-word reply: "No.” Harry C. Reed Dies Friday Afternoon Funeral Services Monday Afternoon Harry C. Reed, 80, well known Decatur man and retired printer, died at 3 o’clock Friday afternoon at the Veterans hospital in Fort Wayne following a long illness of complications. He had been hospitalized for seven months. He was born at Dunkirk April 12, 1877, a son of E. T. and Margaret Reed, and was married to Blanche Nicholas March 1 9, 1900. Mrs. Reed died 30 years ago. Mr. Reed enlisted in the 160th Indiana volunteer regiment April 26, 1898, and was bugler and recruiting officer for Company F. during the Spanish-American war. He made his home in Decatur with a sister, Mrs. Nina Winnes. 604 Short street. Surviving in addition to Mrs. Winnes is another sister, Mrs. Ella Ward of Sanford. Fla. One son, two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Black funeral home, with burial in Woodlawn cemetery at Montpelier. The American Legion will conduct services at tile grave. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday until time of the services. NOONEDrnON

French Government Saved From Collapse Find Compromise On Algerian Home Rule ' PARIS (UP) — Freiich political headers forged a compromise today on Algerian home rule and thus saved the government from imminent collapse. - A government spokesman said the essence of the compromise was to cancel controversial paragraph w, article 12, of the framework law which provides for a president of fin Algerian federative assemblyInstead, this will go unmentioned in the framework law. When the time comes to decide about an Algerian chief executive, which won’t come for at least two years, this will be decided by law. Premier Maurice Bourges-Mau-noury said the round table discussion “brought several changes and several betterments to the initial project which, in my opinion, do not modify its essence ” The compromise solution was reached at the second day of a meeting between Bourges and France’s party chieftains. There were 19 representatives of all political parties except the Communists and rightwing Poujadists. They were faced with reaching a solution or bringing on another political crisis, and there still was a possibility today’s compromise nffiy come unstuck during next week's parliamentary debate. The deadlock was over his bill giving home rule to Algeria and over his measures to end runaway inflation. Failure, or even continuation of tiie political deadlock, could bring down the government and perhaps end the postwar fourth republic. The positions on both the right and the left appeared irreconciliable. The gravity of the situation was shown when no compromise could be reached in a 12-hour session Friday although, the government called that meeting a “last chance” attempt. Parties favoring a liberal home rule for Algeria stuck to their demands for a strong Algerian government as provided by the bill now under examination in the National Assembly. The Socialists head this liberal coup. The conservative camp, led by the Independent Party, insisted that a ttrong Algerian government would mean eventual secession of Algeria. The government was desperately anxious to end the 35-month-old rebellion in Algeria and win world opinion to France’s side. And if the three month old government falls it will carry with it the efforts to arrest inflation and the loss of foreign credits which leads toward bankruptcy. Netherlands Man World Plow Champ Young Farmer From Netherlands Wins PEEBLES, Ohio (UP)—A smiling, happy young farmer from The Netherlands today was the champion plowman of the worldWillem De Lint, 27, of Zevenbergse Hock, won the 1957 world plowing championship here Friday at the close of world conservation and plowing matches. John Mason, Derbyshire, England, was runner-up and named reserve champion. Arvo Jokinen of Renko, Finland, was third and William G. Wright of Magharafelt, Londonderry, Northern Ireland took fourth. Fifth was R. J. Miller of Somerset, England. The Hollander outplowed champions from 12 other foreign countries and the United States to win the coveted Golden Plow Trophy “It was worth the trip across the ocean,” De Lint said when he was presented the award by Mrs. C. William O’Neill, wife of Ohio’s governor, at the Master Plowman’s Banquet Friday night. - De Lint left his bride of five months to come here to compete in the fifth annual contest held in conjunction with the World Coosarvation Exposition.

Ike Counsels Compliance To Court Order Expresses First Public Opinion On Guard Withdrawal NEWPORT, R-I. (UP) — President Eisenhower today counseled the people of Little Rock, Ark, to comply with court-ordered school integration "without disorder.” The chief executive in. a special statement expressed his first public opinion on the withdrawal of Arkansas National Guardsmen from Central High School in Little Rock in compliance with a temporary injunction issued by Federal District Judge Ronald N. Davies. ■Die President called withdrawal of the troops by Gov. Orval E. Faubus "a necessary step in* the right direction.” “I am confident,’’ he said, “that the citizens of the city of Little Rock and the state of Arkansas will welcome this opportunity to demonstrate that in their city and in their state proper orders of a United States court will be executed promptly and without disorder,” The President’s statement was issued bx his press secretary, James . Hagerty, at the vacation White House here on Narragansett Bay. Eisenhower conferred early today by telephone with Atty- GenHerbert Brownell Jr., in Washington, and expected to talk with him again during the day. Hagerty pointed out to reporters that {he school board was meeting in Little Rock today and apparently the White House and the Justice Department were closely interested in proceedings. The President learned of the troop withdrawal Friday night within a few minutes after the action was taken by Faubus. Brownell called Hagerty and the press secretary went to the President’s quarters to tell him of the development. The President decided, however, to defer public comment until after his morning review of the situation with the attorney general. Mrs. Fruechtenicht Is Taken By Death Native Os County Dies At Fort Wayne Mrs. Amanda S. Fruechtenicht, 49, a native of Adams county, died Friday at Parkview memorial hospital in Fort Wayne, where she had been a patient 11 days. She had lived In Fort Wayne for 'the past 15 years. Mrs. Fruechtenicht was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran church, its Ladies Aid society, Married club, Women’s Missionary league, federation of Lutheran Women and deaconess association. Surviving are the husband, Hugo W.; one son, Lome Edward, at home: and three brothers, Arthur L. Buuck of Fort Wayne, Reinhardt Buuck of Columbus, and Melwin Buuck of Adams county. . Funeral services will be held at 3 p. m. Monday at the D. O. McComb and Sons funeral home, the Rev. C. E. Aulick Officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn memorial park. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p. m. today and may make donations to the building fund of the Holy Cross church. South Bend Man Is Killed Friday Night LA PORTE (ffl — Edmond J. Finn, 34, South Bend, was killed Friday night when his automobile skidded on U. S. 6 near Union Mills and overturned. Finn was hurled out of the car and sustained askuU fracture.

The President called withdrawal of the troops by Gov. Orval E. Faubus "a necessary step in* the right direction.” “I am confident,” he said, “that the citizens of the city of Little Rock and the state of Arkansas will welcome this opportunity to demonstrate that in their city and in their state proper orders of a United States court will be executed promptly and without disorder,” The President’s statement was issued tax ids press secretary, James , Hagerty, at the vacation White House here on Narragansett Bay. Eisenhower conferred early today by telephone with Atty- GenHerbert Brownell Jr., in Washington, and expected to talk with him again during the day.

New Pastor a*. W *■ - Rev. Harold J. Bond Install New Pastor Here Sunday Night Services Sunday At Presbyterian Church Installation services for the Rev. Harold J. Bond, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will be held at 7:30 o’clock Sunday evening at the church, located ht Five Points in this city. The Rev. George Taggart? pastor of the First Presbyterian church at Anderson, and moderator of the Wabash River Presbytery, will preside at the installation services. The Rev. Virgil W. Sexton, pastor of the First Methodist church and president of the Decatur ministerial association, will extend welcoming greetings. The Rev. Milton Nolan, pastor of the Ossian Presbyterian church, will read the scripture and offer the installation prayer. The Rev. James Sala, pastor of the First Presbyterian church at Marion and stated clerk of the Presbytery, will deliver the charge to the pastor. The Rev, Ray J. Walther, minister of Christian education ot the First Presbyterian church of Fort Wayne, will give the charge to the congregation. Rev. Waittier was pastor of the local church until last month. The installation serman will be delivered by the Rev. John Meister, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Fort Wayne. Following the service, a receptioh will be held, at which time members and friends of the congregation may greet Rev. and Mrs. Bond and visiting ministers. Rev. Bond came to Decatur from Bay City, Mich., where # he was, serving as assistant pastor of the Presbyterian church. Prior to going to Bay City, he served as pastor of the Presbyterian church at Hartford City. Safety Award Given Local Truck Driver Richard Ross Is Given Certificate The latest award in the courtesy safety campaign sponsored by the Chicago Motor Club has been given to Richard Roils. 43, of 410 Fornax street. Ross is a truck driver and has been driving for 27 years. He was chosen by Gene Ziner, representing the Rotary club as a judge for the contest. Ziner said that he followed Ross and observed him giving proper signals at intersections and extending courtesies at crosswalks where there were no stop signs, especially near the Lincoln arid Decatur high schools. For his safe and courteous driving, Ross.wfll receive a check for $5 and a certificate of award from the sponsoring organization. The campaign, sponsored each year to promote better driver attitudes, will continue here tor several days.

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Governor Os Arkansas Bows To Court Rule Dumps Integration Problem To Local, U.S. Authorities LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UP)-Gov-Orval E. Faubus today dumped Little Rock’s integration problem into the hands of local and fed* era! authorities and disclaimed responsibility for any violence that may occur Monday when unguarded white schools will be opened to NegroesFaubus, who pulled Nat 1 o n a l Guardsmen from their posts outside Central High School Friday night in bowing to a federal court order, will leave later today with Mrs. Faubus for the southern governors’ conference at Sea Island, Ga. As soon as Faubus leaves, Lt. Gov. Nathan Gordon will take over as Arkansas’ chief executive. Denies Any Defeat Faubus said in a television speech Friday night he was calling off the troops that had guarded Central High from the first day of the fall term to prevent Negro rtudents from entering. But he denied he had been defeated in what he termed a preventive action to preserve the peace. "I’m not beaten,” Faubus told a newsman who had put the defeat question to him bluntly. "This fight is not over.” Guardsmen left the school only a few hours after Federal Judge onald N- Davies enjoined Faubus and two military aides not to interfere with integration. Negroes Jubilant Negroes on the streets of Little Rock were jubilant over Daives’ ruling. Some were openly scornful of Faubus Unconfirmed reports circulated that a hard core of segregationists among the 1,800 white students at Central High may start trouble Mondays nd that 400 to 600 students may boycott the school if the Negroes are admitted. Faubus ordered the National Guardsmen, who have kept Negroes out of the school three weeks, disbanded Friday night 10 minutes before he announced in a television and radio speech that he had surrendered. Lawyers Boycott Hearing Faubus’ three lawyers walked out of the courtroom when Davies rejected two motions for dismissing the Justice Department’s petition for a temporary injunction. (Continued on P«e Five) Frederick Roesener Dies At Fort Wayne Frederick W. Roesener, 87, died Friday at his home in Fort Wayne after a long illness. He was a charter member of the Emmaus Lutheran church and a member of the BUV. . „ - Survivors include his wife, Sophia; two sons, Edward H. and Karl M. of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Mrs. William Schaefer of Decatur route 1, and Mrs. Karl Seiler of Quincy, Mich.; and two brothers, Ernst and Karl, both living in Germany. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday in the Rodenbeck funeral home, with burial m Concordia cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. Indian Relics, Spanish Coins Found Here Arrow heads, hatchets, Indian relics and Spanish coins have been found on a high ridge running through the Harry Lehrman farm in Union township, it was reported today. The relics, perhaps found on the scene of a former camp ground or battle site, may be dated by the association of the Indian articles with the European coins found with them. The Indian committee of the newly forming county histerical society will plan to catalog the collection. and locate it exactly on the proposed Indian site map of Adams county.