Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 166, Decatur, Adams County, 16 July 1958 — Page 1

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Ask UN Police Force Be Sent Into Lebanon — — - .. United States Asks United Nations To Dispatch Aid Force UNITED NATIONS (UPD-The United States appealed .to United Nations members today to provide military units for a police force which would make possible the withdrawal of American Marines from Lebanon. *- U.S. Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge made the appeal at the opening of the second day’s critical debate in the U.N. Security Council. He urged adoption of a resolution authorizing SecretaryGeneral Dag Hanunarskjold to establish a shooting police force to safeguard Lebanon’s independence and integrity. The United States has made it clear that the Marine contingents which landed Tuesday in Lebanon would stay only until the U.N. can take over the task of sealing the borders against outside aid—from the United Arab Republic —to forces opposing President Camille Chamoun’s government. The U.S. resolution to establish a U.N. police force for Lebanonconfronted Russia with a dilemma : Agree to such a world force or the American Marines will stay in the revolt-torn country. Russia does not want either. The Russians will have decided to keep the Marines in Lebanon if they veto an American resolution calling for theffi to be replaced by an international police force. Russia has argued consistently that the Lebanese revolt is a purely domestic affair in which the United Arab Republic has not intervened and that no outside troops are needed to seal Lebanese borders against arms and men from Syria. Therefore, most diplomats expect the Soviets to veto the American proposal. Orders to Shoot The 11-member council also will vote on a Soviet resolution demanding the immediate withdrawal of the Marines who were called “a serious threat to international peace.” Diplomats agreed the Soviet resolution had nd chance of passing. The U.N. troops that the United States wants as replacements for the Marines would be under orders to shoot if necessary to halt the Syrian infiltration, informed sources 6 reported. The U.N. emergency force set up by the General Assembly in 1957 to guard the Gaza Strip is not supposed to shoot. (Continued on page five) . INDIANA WEATHER Fair north, partly cloudy south this afternoon, tonight and Thursday with some scattered thundershowers likely extreme south portion this afternoon or tonight and in extreme southwest Thursday. Cooler north and central tonight, a little warmer northwest Thursday afternoon. Low tonight 56-63 north and central, 64-59 extreme south. Sunset 8:11 p. m., sunrise Thursday 5:31 a. m. High Thursday 7884, low Thursday night in the Ms. Outlook for Friday: Increasing cloudiness, warmer and more humid with scattered showers in the south portion, probably spreading northward across the state by Friday afternoon or Friday night. High Friday in the 80s.

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Preparations On 4-H Fair Well Underway Annual 4-H Fair To Be Opened July 29 Paul Yoder, chairman of the 4-H fair committee, reports that preparations for the 4-H fair are being rapidly completed. In the meeting of the committee held recently, each department reported on its activities. Dairy chairman. Roy Price, announced that H. E. Dennison, of East Lansing, Mich., would judge the dairy show July 31. Beef chairman, Paul Kohne, stated that Bill Anderson, of Bodford, will judge the beef show July 30. Paul Yoder, swine chairman, reported that C. J. (Pat) Murphy, of Indianapolis, will be the judge. In a discussion of exhibits and tags, banners and posters would not be permitted, according to Yoder. . . Weldon Lehman, poultry chairman, stated that Grabers in Berne wiH again dress the broilers and Roy Roberts of Lafayette will judge the exhibit. Ed Gerbers, 4-H horse chairman, announced that the horse show wiU be held at 3 p. m. Tuesday, July 29. The fair committee agreed that the members of the 4-H horse club could ride in the parade, but under the direction of the 4-H horse committee. The rabbit show is under the direction of Dr. Harry Hebble, the oheasant show supervised by Jack Hurst and Carl Wolfe, and the conservation exhibit in charge of Cletus Ginman and Reger KOeheman. In the home economics exhibit, clothing is supervised by Mrs. Raymond VanEmon, baking and foods by Miss Mary Schlagenhauf, food preparation by Mrs. Don Smith, food preservation by Mrs. CHfford Essex, home improvement by Mrs. Paul Herderhorst, handicraft by Mrs. Ed Gerbers, and dress revue by Mrs. Gale Cook. Electricity and garden 4-H exhibits are in charge of Doyle Lehman and Chrl Baker. PreUminary arrangements for these exhibits win be made the evening of July 21. Pet and hobby leader Mrs. Merle Kuhn reported that their exhibit will be in the hallway of the school budding. Food tent chairman Mrs. Noah Habegger and Mrs. Ed Gerbers reported plans well underway for a big year at the food tent. Martin Watson, commercial display chairman, stated he has contacted numerous firms and that more space will be sold. Doyle Lehman was appointed to assist Watson with the automobile exhibit. Howard .Habegger, parking chairman, reported that the Decatur, Monroe and Berne Lions clubs are in charge of the various nights. Nelson Strahm reported that the policing and night watchman situatierr was taken care of. Harold Arnold is in charge of disposing of garbage from the food tent. Robert Brown and Mrs. Lorene Fenstermaker report that the evening programs are progressing well. Also, the county ministerial association is in charge of the vesper service. The grounds will be mowed again by Phil Moser and spraying will be taken care of by Ellis Converse. Seating will be handled by Hugo Boerger. Homer Winteregg, in charge of setting up the school building, reports that the trestles and lumber will be moved on the evening of July 21. (Continued on page rtva) ■ y -L v- ■

U.S. Forging Grimly Ahead On Set Course Second Marine Wave Landed In Lebanon From U.S. Vessels WASHINGTON (UPI) — The United States forged grimly ahead today on a military course that President Eisenhower said was . designed to prevent a Communiststyle ‘‘pattern of conquest” from capturing the Middle East At 3:30 a.m. e.d.t. the Defense ! Department announced that a second Wave of 1,800 Marines had I landed in Beirut, Lebanon, bringing to 3,600 the total so far put ; ashoro in that Middle Eastern > When the landing operation which started Tuesday is com- ■ pleted there will be more than ■ 5,000 Marines in Lebanon. The chief executive said more 1 troops would be sent to Lebanon “as required” to protect American lives in that revolt-torn country, guarantee its independence and help preserve peace in the Middle East. Possible “Serious Consequences” The President, in a special message to Congress and a statement to the American people Tuesday night, conceded the U.S. military action could have “serious consequences.” But he said the risk had to be taken because Lebanon was in grave danger and its territorial integrity and independence “have been deemed vital to United States national interests and world peace.” The President did not directly accuse Russia of fomenting the revolts that toppled the pro-West-ern government’ of Iraq and threatened both Lebanon and Jordan. But he clearly implied a “pattern of conquest" by "indirect aggression,” fostered by President Gamal Abdel Nasser of the United Arab Republic, was identical with that pursued by Russia from 19451950, that threatened to commanize Greece, Korea and Indochina and captured Czechoslovakia and China. Declaring that failure erf the old League of Nations to check aggression in the 1930’s made World War II inevitable, Eisenhower said his government “is determined that that history shall not now be repeated.” He expressed hope the U.S. military action would quickly preserve Lebanon’s independence and ; permit prompt withdrawal'of U.S. forces. He also promised Ameri- . can troops would be withdrawn if the United Nations took “effective” action toward the same goal. Has Bipartisan Support Members of both parties in Con- . gress generally supported the President, some vigorously and some with obvious misgivings. > There was almost unanimous* feeling that—right or wrong—the die was cast and the country must , back the chief executive. . The .underlying Democratic dlsj turbance over the turn of events ' was manifested in a decision of ( the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to make a thorough-going [ “non - partisan” study of U.S. ; policies, with special emphasis on ■ the Mideast. I There was no immediate indication the United States would ’ expand its military action in the . Mideast beyond the landings at Beirut, Lebanon. Military officials 1 here said the Marines would be held close to the area of Beirut (Continued on para five)

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday, July 16,195E

Lebanese Rebels Order Cease-Fire; First Sign Os Peace Restoration

Reaction To U.S. Landing Is Favorable Reaction In Europe , Generally Favorable But Nations Worried LONDON (UPD—The landing of American Marines in Lebanon drew generally favorable but worried Reaction throughout non-Com-munist Europe today. The Communists protested loudly, echoing the Soviet Communist party newspaper Pravda’* charge that the action “Is a direct act of war and open piracy.” Marshal Tito of Yugoslavia appeared to be sparking a “neutralist” attempt to mobilize world opinion against the landings. Tito, who has just completed a conference with President Gamal Abdel Nasser of the United Arab Republic, sent a telegram about the Lebanese situation to Indian Premier Jawaharlal Nehru Tuesday night. The Yugoslav news agency Tanjug circulated an official Statement charging that U.S. intervention in Lebanon “threatens the outbreak of a general internatipn- ' al conflict.” The statement said "Only the United Nations is in n Sn MHMV on the (Lawj ese) dispute.” 1 Earlier Nehru had caled the ’ Iraqi coup d'etat “an indication of 1 growing Arab nationalism.” The Japanese government caled the Marine landing “very unwise.” It said both the Iraq and Lebanon crises were domestic affairs. The Turkish and British governments were the only ones to announce complete approval of the U.S. action and similar sentiments were expected from France. In the other NATO capitals, officials took an immediate “hands off” view of the whole matter. Most seemed, to-think the landings were a necessary eveil,in which they preferred not to be involved. Old Monument Works Building Is Razed The old Zwick Monument works building on Monroe street, a landmark in the city for many years, has been tom down. The lot will be bulldozed this week, and will be landscaped for monument display and offstreet parking for customers. Fred Peters Dies After Long Illness Funeral Services . Saturday Afternoon Fred W. Peters, 85, a resident of Jefferson township, Wells county, for more than 50 years, died at 11 o’clock this morning at the home of his son, Elmer Peters, one-half mile north and one mile west of Magley. He had been in failing health tor several years. ■ ' He was born in Allen county March 11, 1873, a son of William and Catherine Hilgeman-Peters, and was married to Anna Hilgeman Dec. 28, 1905. Mrs. Peters died Oct. 7, 1942. Mr. Peters, a retired farmer, was a member of the Salem Evangelical and Reformed church at Magley. Surviving In addition to the son are two daughters, Miss Edna Peters of Sheboygan, Wis., and Mrs. Alvin (Selma) Huth of Frankton: four grandchildren, and one brother, John H. Peters of Preble township. Four sisters and two brothers are deceased. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Zwick funeral home and at 2 i>.m. at the Salem Evangelical and Reformed church at Magley, the Rev. William C. Feller officiating. Burial will be in the 'church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Thursday until time of the services.

Heavy Rainfall In County Last Night No Extensive Storm Damage Is Reported Adams county was drenched again Tuesday evening in steady downpours that measured from cne half inch to 2.75 inches, from aßbUt 5:30 p. m. to 10:30 p. m. The unofficial county average was 1.87 inches. Weather remained quiet otherwise in most of the county, as the only high wind and severe thunder and lightning were reported in two areas, Hartford and Monroe townships, evidence that the heaviest storm cut a swath heading northeastward from the southwestern tip of tile county. Here at Decatur the St. Mary’s, which had been rising since the weekend, shot up 4.04 feet since yesterday to 15.56 feet, the first time it has been above the 13 toot flood level this month. At noon it appeared to be reaching a plateau, standing at 15.78 feet. The Wabash hear Geneva was already out <rf its banks in places; after starting to level early Tuesday evening, it was rising again at 7 a. m. today. No extensive storm damage was reported, excepting some flattened oats in Union and Jefferson townships. Both oats and wheat, ready for harvesting, will begin to show ;more damage if the rains keep up, ■it is reported. Corn is continuing to took good. Heaviest rainfall in tee county was in eastern Union township, on the Walter Thieme farm where 2.75 inches fell between 7 and 9 p. m. Tuesday. Preble township, apparently on the edges of two heavy rainfall areas, received .5 inch on the Arthur Koeneman farm. Rainfall totals for the first half of July have already gone far above the normal rainfall expected for the month, between three and three and a half inches for this area. A 3.9 inch rainfall last Friday afternoon and evening added to the 1 inch received this morning on the -Erwin Fuelling farm in Union township to bring the total rainfall there to 7.10 inches. The 2.75-inch fall on the Thieme farm (Contlnneo on oage nv«) Seoul Honor Court Held Last Evening Troop 62 Court Is Held At Scout Cabin Six Boy Scouts from troop 62, sponsored by the Decatur Lions club, were promoted in rank and three received merit badges during the court of honor held at the Boy Scout cabin Tuesday night. Judge Myles F. Parrish emphasized the importance of being trustworthy. giving a brief history of. trustworthiness in preChristian times, from the life of Christ, and from the Scout law. Following the court of honor, cake and punch were served to the parents, friends and sponsors who attended, and to the Scout troop. Following an impressive introdutory ceremony, merit badges for canoeing, art, basketry, firemanship and cooking were-awarded»to Eddie Morgan, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan of 310 S. 11th street. Merit badges for cooking were awarded to Bob Auer, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Auer, of route one, and to Zane Zwick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zwick, of 428 N. Third street. Second class badges were also presented to Auer and Zwick. Four boys qualified tor the tenderfoot award. They were Ralph Buettner, Ralph Canales, Nathan Gonzales, and Steve Jacobs. Before the court assembled, the colors were presented, the pledge of allegience to the flag recited, an dthe Boy Scout oath given. A candle-lighting ceremony followed. The troop massed at parade rest for the presentation of awards. Scoutmaster Kenneth Jennings presided at the meeting, and introduced Judge Parrish. He was assisted by assistant scoutmasters James Ehler and Richard Mies. Junior assistant scoutmaster Eddie Morgan had charge of the troop.

Connect Adams To Refund On War Contract ' New Case Involves Textile Contract During World War WASHINGTON (UPD—Congressional investigators have uncovered evidence pointing to Sherman Adams in connection with a federal refund on a World War II textile contract, it was learned today. The new development in the House influence investigation came as Adams’ close friend, Bernard Goldfine, returned for another day of sparring with the Subcommittee on Legislative Oversight. - Goldfine was not involved in the new case. Chairman Oren Harris (D-Ark.) referred the matter immediately to the House Armed Services Committee and caled it a new instance of “gross political interference and influence” in the Eisenhower administration. Harris did not say publicly Adams was involved. But he was pointed in his refusal to confirm or deny, apparently on the theory that it was now a matter for other House investigators to plore.Involve* N.H. Firm According to information obtained by United Press International, the new case involves a long-standing effort of a New Hampshire firm to recover more than $49,000 in penalties assessed by the government for failure to comply with a defense contract. The textile firm appealed for revocation of the penalties in 1942, but the appeal was denied. Hears later after the Eisenhower administration took office, the appeal was reinstated and granted in 1957. Congressional investigators believe Adams had a hand in it. The chief assistant to President Eisenhower, who has sponsored the social appearance of Goldfine inside the White House itself, is inaccessible to reporters and there was no statement from him. on the new developments. Unaware of Adams Role Although Capitol Hill sources reported that Adams figured in the case, Gilbert A. Cuneo, vice chairman of the Armed Services (t uaw on Pag* Five) i. -——— —— ■ Mrs. Reinking Dies After Long Illness Mrs. Louis Reinking Is Taken By Death Mrs. Esther Retaking, 62, wife of Louis Reinking, Sr., one-fourth mile north of Preble, died at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Adams county memorial hospital. She had been in ill health since 1950 but her condition had been critical only one day. She was born at Glenmore, v., March 21, 1896, a daughter of William and Mary Siegel-Merkle, ■ and was married to Louis Reinking April 22, 1917. She had lived most of her life in Preble township. > . , Mrs. Retaking was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran church at Preble. Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Bernard’.t Leota) Braun of Decatur route 4<end Mrs. Kenneth (Joan) Roop of Decatur; two sons, Louis Rinktag, Jr., of Preble, and Chalmer Retaking, at home; six grandchildren; one brother, Edward Merkle of Toledo, 0., and one sister, Mrs. Oscar Germann of Ohio City, O. Oone brother and one sister are deceased. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p. m. Friday at the Zwick funeral home and at 2 p. m. at the St. Paul’s Lutheran church at Preble, the Rev. Louis Schmulenburg officiating. Burial will be in the Decatur cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o’clock this eventag until time of the services.

Busy Session Held By City Councilmen Regular Meeting Is Held Tuesday Night Three groups appeared befdke the City council Tuesday night, the Aeschliman sewer rate schedule was approved, two electric line extension contracts were sign- • ed, one requested, an alley light was requested, permission to cement a sidewalk asked, and the Krick sewer adopted. Four representatives of the Erie railroad, including agent W. M. Bumgerdner, Superintendent F. E .Navin, trainmaster W. J. Donnelly, and signal supervisor H. L. Klein, for the Huntington divison, appeared before the council. The group explained the Erie railroad was in the middle of a program for replacing antiquated . signal devices in many cities with the latest electronic equipment. , They explained that a modern . four-gate system with flashers at . the Winchester street crossing I would provide 24-hour protection ; rather than the present 12-hour i protection. Pedestrians would be proteted on both sides of the train rather than just one side. Human error would be eliminated by a complicated system of electric circuit breaks. This would allow a local eastbound train to unload or switch without lowering the gate, while a westbound would be controlled by a separate set of electronic controls, and the gate would lower and raise based on the speed of the approaching train. Mayor Cole stated that the board of works was considering the change, which had been asked in writtag earlier, He added the council appreciated the efforts of the Railroad in appearing before them, and would advise them when action would be taken. Clark Smith appeared and stated that he would amend his petition for an addition to include (Continued on page six) Tests Are Made On Sludge Collectors - Treatment Plant Nears Completion Tests were made Tuesday on the six chain-driven sludge collectors in the settling tanks at the sewage treatment plant rapidly nearing completion. The Chain-Belt Co., which made the sludge collectors, had testers present to make certain they were installed correctly. The sludge collects in the bottom of the settling tanks, and is then collected and transported to the digestor tanks. Large floating steel covers have been fitted together, and will be tested today and Thursday. The covers lie directly on top of the sludge in the digesters. They maintain the gas pressure constantly by exerting pressure on the floating mass. They also keep the gas in the two digestor tanks from escaping. They will be used to furnish power for the plant. Wesley Gallup, engineer for Con-soer-Townsend and Associates, stated that the plant will probably be in operation by Sept. 1. ff i- ■■■■ ■— Sidewalk Sale By Decatur Merchants Draws le Big Crowd Hundreds of people from this community are attending the first “old fashioned sidewalk sale juM•lee" ever held in Decatur by the retail merchants. Second street was blocked off early today for the merchants to display their special merchandise for the “jubilee.” The stores will remain open tonight until 9 o’clock, but the record hop will last until, 11 p. m. Jack Underwood will start spinning the records at 8 o’clock for the people who care to dance on Second street. Many hundreds more are expected to take part in the festivities tonight with the weather permitting. Everyone is welcome to. take part in the affair.

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Rebel Leader Gives Order In Beirut Today i King Feisal Death - During Iraq Revolt Revealed Officially x BEIRUT, Lebanon (UPD—Lebanese rebels ordered a cease* fire In revolt-torn Beirut today in the first sign of returning peace, imposed by the still unfired guns of U.S. Marines. Rebel chieftain Saeb Salem ordered the cease-fire from his reb-el-held Basta headquarters shortly after the battle-ready . Marines moved into Beirut proper, taking over full control of harbor installations and moving into position at the American embassy and around the ambassador's home. The Marines, part of 3,600 already ashore, moved into the city aboard tanks, jeeps, amphibious “ducks” and trucks without a shot being fired. It was the first sign of a break in the revolt against the government of President Camille Chamoun which began two months ago and which, with the revolt in Iraq, became one of two dangerous fires threatening to engulf the entire Middle East. The first direct account of fighting in Iraq came today from the Baghdad weather station in a radio telephone conversation with Tehran. The Baghdad weatherman said the, Iraqi insurgents control only a small area of Baghdad despite bloody tkeover In which at least 200 persons were killed. Lloyd Flying to U.S. He said the rebels seemed to control only a small four-sided area in Baghdad, including the central district containing the razed British embassy, the residence of stem Premier NwiEsSaid, the Baghdad hotel, and the airport. In Washington, Deputy Undersecretary of State Robert D. Murphy, famed diplomatic troubleshooter, disclosed that he will fly to Lebanon. Murphy informed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that he is leaving for Beirut almost immediately. In London, Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd announced he was flying to Washington this afternoon to confer on the Mideast situation with Secretary of State John Foster Dulles. Britain already had declared its “full support” of the U.S. action. In Rome, it was disclosed that Pope Pius will delay his usual summer move to Castel Gandolfo to remain in close touch with global developments. King Dies in Palace President Eisenhower ordered the Marines into Lebanon Tuesday to defend the tiny Westernaligned nation against “indirect aggression” and to prevent its falling to the same fate which overtook Iraq and “martyred” members of its government. For the first time, it was disclosed officialy today, that-Iraq’s 23-year-old King Feisal died in his palace on Monday, alongside Crown Prince Abdul Illah. Both were shot down by a rebel gunman who sought to serve a rebel ultimatum on them, according to advices reaching Tehran through the Iranian ambassador to Baghdad. Repercussions still were spreading around the world as the result of the Iraq coup and the U.S. action in ordering troops in force onto foreign soil for toe first time since Korea. Syria was moving troop reinforcements up to the Lebanese frontier to meet the “threat” of American Marines arriving by plane and ship. Reports reaching Beirut said Syrian troops moved up in battalion strength to positions within a mile or so of the border. Moscow joined the U.A.R. and tiny Yemen today in recognizing the revolutionary Iraq regime.