Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 12, Decatur, Adams County, 15 January 1959 — Page 4

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Cuban Mechanic Tells Os Mass Executions

EDITOR’S NOTE: Luis de Cabo Garcia, 23, a mechanic for Autobuses Modelo A Santiago, a bus company in the Cuban provincial capital of Santiago in eastern Cuba, was one of the few civilians who witnessed the mass execution Monday of 71 "war criminals’* by Fidel Castro men. His account, obtained by UPI Correspondent Charles Schuman, follows. By LUIS DE CABO GARCIA Written for UPI < SANTIAGO DE CUBA (UPDTTie shots from the firing squad rang out all morning and I heard an officer say, "Let’s get this over with quick; I have a pain in my soul.” ~ I felt the same way. I knew these men were murderers and deserved to be shot, but I couldn't help shuddering and identifying myself with them every time the volley sounded. It began for me early Monday morning when I was in the garage working on a motor. Army headquarters telephoned to send a bus to La Carcel de Boni ato Prison. There was no bus driver around so I went myself. At La Carcel, 12 of the convicted ones, their hands tied in front of them with rope, were waiting. Six July 26th (rebel) guards yfere with them. ‘ ’ Climb Into Bus They climbed into the bus, and I was told to go to the city jail Where I picked up 11 more prisoners. Then one guard told me to drive to El Campo de Tiro, a firing range near San Juan Hill. I knew what was up. It was Common talk in town during the past few days that there would be executions. Dawn was beginning to break as we arrived at the range. A volley of shots broke out as we Stopped, and my passengers, who had been chatting en route, suddenly became silent. <- They were ordered to debark and they got off, awkwardly, their bound hands somewhat of a hin-

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dr a nee. They broke up into little groups of three, four and five. > There were two buses and an army truck parked to one side when I got there. Mine was the last load. Later, I learned that shootings had begun at 4 am. When I got there it was about 5:30 and one of the July 36th officers told me 22 had already been shot. Some Prisoners Crying T looked at the clusters of prisoners. Some were crying; some chatting; some nervously shifting their feet; some silent. An army officer beckoned, and two prisoners advanced to a large trench at the end of the range. They stood in front of the trench as the firing squd got ready. An officer gave the word and six shots rang out. The two bodies fell back into the grave, and a lieutenant peered in, pistol in hand, ready to give the coup dfe grace, if necessary. I didn’t feel well. Two more prisoners moved up to their grave. Again, six shots rang out and their bodies topped back. Then two more and two more. About 10 to 15 minutes separated each execution. A priest accompanied each pair of prisoners on the last march. Dies Like Hero I saw one man, Lt. Despaigne, chief of army prowl cars in Santiago and a well-known murderer, go to his death like a hero. He was convicted of having killed 31 persons and I’m sure he killed many more. Everyone in Santiago hated and feared him. He was a regular army man. He asked permission to direct his own execution and it was granted. He was the orily man who went alone; all the others were in pairs. , He marched to the grave, faced the firing squad, called "Attention! Ready! Aim! Fire! and fell dead into the grave. When it was all Over I had to drive some soldiers to town, then

I put the bus away and went home. I had been up all night. Mother wanted to feed me but I couldn’t eat. I went to bed but couldn’t sleep. I kept hearing shots. / “7 COURT NEWS Divorce Cases An affidavit was filed in the Adams circuit cdurt showing failure to comply with a former order of the court in thg case of Donna B. King vs Vaughn L. King. A citation was ordered issued to the sheriff of Adams county for the defendant, returnable January 17 a| 9 o’clock. In the case of Audrey A. Roudebush vs Jafhes H. Roudebush, the defendant was found in arrears the sum of $2lO in support for the minor children. The court also fo’und that the defendant was not guilty of indirect contempt of court. Estate Cases The last will and testament of James L. Kocher, Sr., was offered for probate. A bond was filed in the penal sum of $9,000. Family Night Program At Mt. Pleasant Slides depicting farm life behind the “iron curtain” will feature the family njght program at the Mt. Pleasant Methodist church Sunday evening, ’ opening with a carjy-in lunch at 6:30 o’clock. The program is scheduled to get underway at 7:30 p. m. Wayne Rothge, of WKJG-TV and radio, took the slides last summer on his farm tour of Europe and Russia. The public is invited to attend the program. 40 School Children Uninjured In Crash NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (UPI) — About 40 school children escaped injury Wednesday when a school bus and a truck collided in fog south of Noblesville on Ind. 37-A. The children were pupils at Fishers High School. The bus was hit ■by a pickup truck driven by John Durbin, Noblesville, who Said fog prevented him from seeing the bus when it halted to pick up a passenger.

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■ " / w I Be ii-v ’ x Si. ' ...jf . t gr sj ! 21 i *. gg».3a The Rev. Raymond E. Lanham, who has been a Methodist missionary professor, youth worker and evangelist in India for five years, will speak’ at the Monroe Methodist church at the worship service Sunday inorning at 9:30 o’clock. Rev. Lanham, who resides at Ft. Wayne, is on a year’s furlough from missionary service. Due to difficulty in returning to India, he will be assigned to another field. Born in India of missionary parents, he attended Asbury College and Theological Seminary, Wilmore, Ky., receiving the bachelor of divinity degree in 1951. He later studied for at the Kennedy school of missions, Hartford, Conn. J

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Wants Cash Value On Trading Stamps Senator Eichhorn Introduces Bill Housewives will know the exact value of the trading stamps they receive and will be able to redeem them in cash should they prefer, if a bill introduced in the general assembly today by Democratic Senator Von A. Eichhorn of Uniondale becomes Ij^jy. Senator Eichhorn, a veteran of 20 years in the senate, said, “The bill would bring the exchange of stamps for merchandise into the state tax structure and would clearly inform the public of the exact monetary value of the trading stamps they receive in their many purchases.” "Should the bill become law,” Eichhorn said, “it will help ensure the public that the value of merchandise available in trading stamp exchanges is stated accurately and the consumer will know exactly what he is getting for his money. He will have the choice of redeeming his stamps in merchandise or in cash.” The bill requires that each stamp be marked clearly with the amount for which the stamp company Is willing to redeem it in cash. Senator Arthur W. Wesselman, Republican of Evansville, is coauthor of the bill.

Better Efttitt] BY JEAN ALIEN . * " UWI APPLE DESSERTS With an abundant supply of apples available, now is the time to enjoy them fully! The old favorite—applesauce—is always good served with pork dishes. Baked apples, apple pie make tempting desserts, but we have two other favorites to add to your file. YOU VE BEEN IN LOTS OF FAVORITE RECIPES, g® Crisp Apple Scallop 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup butter or margarine 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1 quart diced apples Blend graham cracker crumbs ..with* butter or margarine; add brown sugar, lemon rind and cinnamon. Arrange apples jwpic scalvopJ j n we ii greased eight-inch square p® n ' -■ - C-over —with graham cracker crumb mixture. Bake in moderate oven (375°F.) thirty to fortv minutes, or until apples are tender and crumbs browned. Yield: Six servings. Crisp Apple Scallop is extra-special-yummy served warm with cream, sour cream, or ice cream. Apple Cottage Pudding 3 apples 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup shortening 1 egg, well beaten 1 cup sifted fliMr 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Place peeled and thinly-sliced apples in greased casserole. Sprinkle with one-third cup sugar and cmnamon. Cream onehalf cup sugar and shortening together. Add egg and mix well. Sift dry ingredients together. Add alternately with milk. Add vanilla. Bake in moderate oven (350°F.} for one hour. Yield: Six to eight servings. Serve either warm or cold. FallMvlly siottt cisuiishi, erne

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the Myers vehicle struck the right side of the Boerger car, causing it to spin around in the center of the road and land unright on all four wheels in a corn field approximately 25 feet from the intersection. The Myers auto careened off the Boerger auto, traveling approximately 120 feet from the intersection, striking a large tree. Both windshields of the Boerger auto popped out of the casing. Deputy sheriff Charles Arnold, and state police trooper Alen Coppes, estimated that both cars were total losses. The Adams county sheriff, Merle Affolder, also helped in the investigation. Tight Shoes If shoes are too tight for comfortable wearing, wring a cloth out of very hot water and place over the spot where the shoe pinches while the shoe is still on the foot. The heat causesdthe leather to expand. MOOSE LODGE No. 1311 Forget Your Dues For 1959? Deadline Jan. 15 Midnight Avoid Arrearages— Pay Now, and be in good standing, • “Please”