Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 103, Decatur, Adams County, 1 May 1959 — Page 2

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Union Seeks Share In Steel Profits NEW YORK (UPI) — David J. McDonald, president of the United Steel Workers of America, said today the steel industry is enjoying one *of the most fabulous profit periods in history and the union is going to get a good share of TIRED FEELING Get . . . . GERITOL I . .4, Kohne DRUG STORE

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those profits. McDonald told a news confera statement by Arthur B. Homer, ence he got a good laugh out of president of Bethlehem Steel Co., who called upon the union to hold the wage line. •‘He made that statement after he reported that his company’s earnings doubled in the first quarter of 1959,” McDonald said. “That would make a good gag for my friend Bob Hope.’’ McDonald said the union was asking for a substantial wage increase because that “would be a real shot in the arm for the economy of America and of the world." Asked if the union’s wage demands had evoked protests from the mills. McDonald said “the only people who have protested are the boards of directors of the steel companies who vote themselves stock options." He said the first quarter achievement "was accomplished with average employment of'OMiy 1 '232,070 which was actually lower than in the first quarter of recession 1958 and less than average employment in all years from 1940 through 1957. Over 2.500 Daily Democrats are sold and delivered in Decatur each day.

Egg Producers Are Caught In Severe Squeeze WASHINGTON (UPI) - American consumers are enjoying cheap eggs, but egg producers are caught in their worst depression since the 19305. Some poultry men are so desperate they have come to Washinton to demand government action to boost egg prices and save them from bankruptcy. A price report Issued Thursday at the Agriculture Department gave the statistics: Farmers' in mid-April averaged 28.1 cents a dozen for eggs That’s a drop of 10.4 cents—or 27 per cent—from a year ago. Measured against feed costs, egg prices were the lowest on record tfor April except in 1937. What this means in human problems was related by poultry farmers to a House ariculture subcommittee Thursday at the start of a two-day inquiry into depressed broiler and egg prices. Almost 200 poultry farmers, mostly from New Jersey, showed up to testify and listen. The farmers’ proposals included (11 expanded government buying of eggs; <2> government purchase and slaughter of hens to reduce production; and <3> government production controls with a guaranteed fair price. Offers Little Hope They got little hope for drastic government action from Hermon I. Miller, Agriculture Department poultry chief. To assure fair prices’ over the long haul. Miller said, would require "restraints on production.” He didn’t recommend a compulsory control law. suggesting instead that farmers could curb themselves. Other congressional news: Civil rights: Lawyer Joseph L. Rauh Jr., representing 20 civil rights groups, told a House judiciary subcommittee that southern officials have ’’thrown down the gauntlet” and made it clear they would not comply with the Supreme Court’s school desegregation ruling until the federal government acted. He urged approval of a bill to live federal financial and legal aid to communities integrating their schools. The subcommittee closed its hearings after 17 days of testimony. Strauss: The Senate Commerce Committee recalled Dr. David R. Inglis, chairman of the Federation of American Scientists, in its protracted hearings on the confirm a-< tion of Commerce Secretary Lewis L. Strauss? Inglis charged Thursday scientific freedom was deliberately dragged into the dirt by Strauss. He said that as chairIman of the Atomic Energy Commission Strauss pressed the security case against Dr. J-’ Robert Oppenheimer out of ‘’personal vindictiveness.” Case And Pool Hall Operator Is Fined WASHINGTON, Ind. (UPD —Police raided a case and pool hall, arrested Lee Edwards, 46, the operator, and seized four coin-oper-ated game machines Thursday> Edwards paid fines and costs totaling s4l on charges he allowed minors to play the machines m violation of state law.

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High Water Affects Local Rural Routes Five of Decatur’s six rural routes were affected by the high water this week, postmaster Leo Kirsch stated today. Tom A. Miller, postman for route one, reported that Monday he had to drive 16 additional miles to de-liver-his mail, and on Tuesday and Wednesday 11 miles each day. Route two was the only route not bothered by high water. In February during the ice-rain storm even route two had high water. Harold Hoffman, of route three, reported on five miles of detouring during the first three days of the week. On route 4. Tuesday was the bad day, with 2.8 miles of detours. Route five reported one customer did not receive his mail Tuesday because of the high water, but since then everything has gone through. On route 6, Gerald R. Durkin stated that he had to drive about two additional miles on Monday and three each on Tuesday and Wednesday to get to all his pa a trons. Star carrier “Shorty” Nye reported that Ohio highway 49. between Wren and Willshire, 0., was still under water Thursday and he had to detour on his route. COURT NEWS ’ Divorce Cases A complaint for divorce has been filed in the Adams circuit court by Melvin Lee Brunner against Marjorie An Brunner. A summons was ordered issued to the sheriff of Adams county for the defend* ant, returnable May 16. In the case of Robert L. Ross vs Alice Joan Ross, the hearing for allowances pending suit and attorney fees filed by the plaintiff was set for May 2 at 11 o’clock. Complaint Cases A complaint for damages has been filed in the circuit court by Mary E. Humrickhouse against Eugene J. Morrison. The plaintiff is seeking a judgment of SSOO for damages caused to her auto in an accident March 1 on U. S. 33 near Pleasant Mills. The motion of the plaintiff that the defendant's demurrer to the plaintiff’s complaint was set for argument May 21 at 9:30 a.m. in the case of Arthur Rains and Anna Rains vs Robert Witham and Evangeline May Witham. Estate Case In the estate of Thella M. Haecker, a petition to re-issue certain U. S. savings bonds was filed. Real Estate Transfers Albert N. Sprunger etux to Orlando W. Sprunger. land in Berne. Walter F. Clem etux to Robert G. Walters etux, lot 23 in Clem’s Lake Subdiv. Anne K. Smith to Carey G. Knittie etux, part inlot 344 in Decatur. Merlin Wayne Habegger etux to Duncan A. Johnston etux, inlots 485 & 486 in Berne. Dewey Smith etux to Merlin Wayne Habegger etux, 80 acres in Wabash Twp. Arnold R. Roughia etux to Ivan M. Hakes etux, part out lot 95 in Decatur. Edward B. Borne etux to Milton L. Hoffman etux, 40 acres in Union Twp. Walter J. Lynn etux to J. K. Johnson etal, 64 acres in Hartford Twp. William J. Meyers etux to C. Robert McClenahan, 80 acres in Washington Twp. C. Robert McClenahan to William J. Meyers etux, 80 acres in Washington Twp.

mBI I ' M . >, -7 TAKES THE FlFTH—lnternational Longshoremen’s Union President Harry Bridges smokes calmly during an appearanco before the House un-American — activities committee, Washington. When asked if he was a Communist, he took the fifth amendment "for the first timo J' in my life.” Also, he said his dock workers would honor a request from Red nation unions not to handle shipping in U. S. Association Meets Saturday Morning Officers for the Association for the Betterment of Decatur met recently. setting Saturday as the date for a general meeting. All members of the association and volunteers will attend the 8 a.m. breakfast meeting at the Youth and Community Center. The purpose of the association is the improvement of civic relationships. The association’s program will be outlined and discussed at the breakfast. Association officers urge all members and volunteers to attend. Two Are Fined For Traffic Violations Two fines were assessed in justice of the peace court Thursday evening for recent traffic violations. Another violator was cited for a hearing next week. Persons paying fines include: Larry Wittwer, 17, Monroe, arrested by tho city police Sunday at Second and Adams streets following an accident for failure to yield the right of way. A fine of $18.75 was assessed for the violation. Richard D. Languell, 25, Fort Wayne, paid a fine of $18.75 forfollowing too closely as was charged against him by the state police on U.S. 27 about six miles north, of Decatur last Sunday. To appear: Norman Bassett, 18, of Decatur, is scheduled to appear in court May 5 to charges of driving 49 miles per hour in a posted zone of 30 miles per hour. Bassett was arrested by the state police Sunday in Pleasant Mills. Son Slowly It is well to remember that boiling liquids are no hotter when boiling rapidly than when boiling slowly. Have just enough flame to keep the liquids at the boiling point, and this will aid greatly in lowering that gas bill.

New Industry May Select Berne Site BERNE. Ind.—“ Very favorably impressed” during a recent visit to Berne, officials of a highly reputable industry are seriously considering locating a new plant in the city, it was learned today. The announcement was made by Frank E. Noble, Bluffton district manager of Indiana & Michigan Electric company, and chairman of the industrial development committee of the Berne Chamber of Commerce. The 1 Berne Chamber of Commerce, officials ot Berne Area Development, Inc., and area-develop-ment specialists of Indiana & Michigan Electric company reported that the management of the prospective new industry in Berne “liked what they saw” during a brief visit to the community last week. According to the Berne Chamber and its industrial development committee, the final decision by the industry to locate in Berne rests on the availability in Berne and surrounding communities of sufficient skilled labor. An advertisement by the prospective hew industry in today’s edition seeks skilled machine operators, turret lathe operators, precision tool grinders and milling machine operators. Applicants are requested to apply in person or by mail to 260 West Main street. Berne, beginning Saturday, May 2. The office will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and from Monday through Saturday, May 4-9. All applications will be kept strictly confidential. Although the name of the prospective new industry cannot be revealed, Noble said the negotiations have indicated that a new building. rather than an existing site, would be utilized by the precisionmetalworking firm if adequate skilled labor can be obtained for the operation. Noble said that the “neatness” of the city and its excellent school facilities particularly impressed the industry’s management fl v SUITS TO A TEA— Dave Johnson, 17, St. Louis high school senior, goes into action in New York with his lint-free towel, the Junior Achievement entry which won him the national “Beat Junior Achievement Salesman for 1959" title. Junior Achievement companies are part-time business ventures operated Ly high schooleis.

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Cut Revolving Fund For New Stale Cars INDIANAPOLIS (UPD - The Indiana State Finance Board today slashed in half a $600,000 revolving fund used to buy new state motor vehicles after an angry exchange of words'between Governor Handley and State Auditor Albert Steinwedel. The board cut the fund to $300,000,, with the Republican governor harmoniously joining Steinwedel and another Democratic state official to make it unanimous. Die angry exchange involved a discussion of the State Department of Public Works and Supply, headed by Clarence T. Drayer, a Republican. State Treasurer Jack Haymaker and Steinwedel and aides in their offices had expressed opinions that the huge fund should be subject to some additional controls beyond Drayer’s authority. Drayer suggested that “if three is some fear in your mind, why not set up some control.” Handley said Drayer Was a trusted official. The governor pounded the table and said Drayer “hasn’t stolen a damn cent.” Steinwedel angrily replied that “no one has accused him and I resent the implication.” The fund will be cut effective June 30. The $300,000. slash will be put in the general fund. Drayer argued against the slash on grounds that he currently has an order to buy 197 vehicles for the Indiana State Police, which would encumber the fund for $394,329. and that nearly half the 4,034 vehicles owned by the state are at least five years old and will need replacement soon.

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