Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 60, Number 27, Decatur, Adams County, 1 February 1962 — Page 1

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Kennedy Asks Congress Enact Welfare Program To Step Up Assistance

Ir. 11 " H( -'v-i ..w • ' KX/X. -- /■„ ■ ‘ W Twh 4Hb TOWN MEETING PANEL— The panel that answered questions concerning future plans for the city of Decatur is shown above immediately following the introduction. From left to right are: the moderator from radio station WOWO, Jack Underwood; Clyde Drake, Mrs. Laura Bosse, Carl Gerber, Ralph Roop, Mayor Donald Gage, Robert Anderson, Bernard Clark, Lawrence Kohne and Norbert Aumann. — Photo by Anspaugh

Town Meeting Held Here Last Evening

A crowd of over 300 interested citizens took part in the JayceeWOWO Decatur town meeting held Wednesday evening at the Decatur Youth and Community Center. An entertaining local talent show preceded the town meeting, which was emceed by Jack Underwood, of radio station WOWQ. Mayor Donald Gage” opened the town meeting by expressing his appreciation for the fine showing of interested people, thanking the Jaycees for doing the leg-work necessary for setting up the program, and thanking WOWO for making the town meeting possible. The mayor then discussed in general the accomplishments of the city administration in the past year and some of the plans for the future. Gage stated that the new water towers would soon be completed and would give the city a water storage capacity of almost IMs million gallons. He also asked for patience from Decatur homeowners this summer as the city water pressure is slowly increased to 65 pounds as recommended by the Indiana Rating Bureau. Might Rapture Pipes Gage stated that there was a possibility the increased pressure might cause some of the city-owned water lines to burst, and could cause trouble in a few homes with old plumbing systems. The overall water picture is being updated as much as possible with the funds available. During the past year, 53 blocks of new or resurfaced streets have been completed, stated Gage. He pointed out that this program had to be completed in one year or the funds available would revert to the general fund and be unavailable for street work. According to the mayor. Line street and Grant street are scheduled to be rebuilt in the summer of 1962. , In his opening remarks, the mayor also briefly discussed the park program, available adult recreation in Decatur, the downtown parking problem and whether it was a problem, and the possible renovation of the street lighting system in the heavier traveled parts of town. Questions And Answers The final part of the program was used for a question and answer session in which the audience could sumbit written questions and the mayor or other members of tile panel would answer them. There was very active participation in this part of the program and it was not possible to answer a large portion of the questions

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because of a lack of time. Most phases of current and future city development were covered in the question-answer session. Subjects included: railroads blocking Second street: possibility of another swimming pool; several different approaches to securing new industry; general city beautification; water supply for new industry; street lighting; speeding on streets; recreational facilities; bomb shelter; city debt; and the mayor’s summary. In answering some of these questions, the panel added to the knowledge of the overall picture of the city for those who were present. An additional swimming pool is, not in the planning because of the cost, and would have to come from public subscription; new industry is everybody’s concern, and every citizen should do what he can to help make the city attractive; city beautification can be brought about by interest and participation on every level. Summary: Be Interested The water supply available for new industry depends on the type of production. If the only water needed is for sanitary purposes, the city has sufficient; if large quantities are needed in production processes, there is not enough available; new street lighting, particularly for the busier areas of the city, is currently under consideration by the council, and the council would be interested in the

,S '“'l THE BATTERED AUTO driven by two Ohio women which was involved in a two-car accident shortly before noon today on 13th street is shown above. The two women suffered extensive cuts and bruises and possible other injuries. Driver of the other car. Chester L. Stevens, route 4, Decatur, was not believed seriously injured. The car pictured above was knocked off the west side of 13th street.

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opinions of the taxpayers. There is a possibility that the old light plant will be torn down — nothing definite; it is assumed that the insurance rates will go down at the first policy - due date following a new rating; the city debt stands at about one million dollars and is currently being reduced by $50,000 a year; and the city has about $915,000 in government bonds from the sale of the light plant. Three reasons were listed for the failure to attract new industry to date: the labor market, water supply, and the high local wage scale. In his summary. Mayor Gage again urged every interested citizen to be active and informed. He stated that he and the council are always receptive to constructive criticism and suggestions, and asked that minor problems be brought to the attention of the city administration before they become major problems. Panel, Talent The panel for the town meeting was composed of the mayor, members of the city council, city attorney Anderson, city engineer Ralph Roop, and city clerk-treasur-er Laura Bosse. Councilman Clyde Drake was present, but served as a part of the question-screening committee instead of being on the platform. Local talent participating in the (Continued on Page Three)

UNLT DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ADAMS COUNTY

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday, February 1,1962.

Three Are Injured In Accident At Noon Two Ohio women and A nearDecatur'resident, suffered various injuries in a two-car accident shortly before noon today on 13th street, within the city limits. Chester Leroy Stevens, route 4. Decatur, driver of one car, suffered a cut to the hand and possible chest injuries, but was not believed seriously injured. Sandra Hoffman, Middletown, 0., the driver of the other car, suffered cuts and bruises and other injuries which are as yet undetermined. Mrs. Virginia Johnson, Hamilton, 0., an aunt of the driver, Sandra Hoffman, received numerous cuts and bruises and severe facial injuries. Rushed To Hospital All three were rushed to the Adams county memorial hospital for treatment. Police chief James M. Borders said he was unable to talk to the two women, but was able to converse with Stevens. Stevens explained to Borders that he was traveling south, when a northbound car went into a broadside skid 'in front of his vehicle. Steven’s car struck the Hoffman vehicle broadside, in the left side. The two women were believed enroute to Elkhart, and it was thought from early investigation that both were thrown from their car. Their car,, a 1957 model, was completely wrecked, and the Stevens’ vehicle was also badly damaged. The gasoline tank of the Hoffman auto was thrown quite a distance in front of the car. Investigation Continuing Chief Borders, city policeman Vic Strickler and deputy sheriffs Charles Arnold and Robert Meyer investigated the mishap. Investigation was still being continued this afternoon. The mishap occurred a short distance from the city limits south of Decatur on 13th street. The southbound lane, Steven's lane, was fairly clear, but the northbound lane had a good deal of snow packed on it. INDIANA WEATHER Partly cloudy and colder tonight. Friday increasing cloudiness with snow likely north portion by evening. Low tonight lero to 5 above north, 3 to 12 above sooth. High Friday 18 to 26. Sunset today 6:05 p.m. Sunrise Friday 7:52 a.m. Outlook for Saturday: Cloudy with snow. Snow beginning Friday night in northern sections. Continued cold Friday night. A little warmer Saturday. Lows Friday night 5 to 15. Highs Friday mostly in 20s north and 30s south.

WASHINGTON (UP!) - President Kennedy asked Congress today to shed “scorn or suspicion” and enact a new welfare program designed to restore dignity and independence to the needy. He proposed in a special message a program of “prevention and rehabilitation” that ( would step up federal assistance, enc°uf aging states to “mount a conterfed attack on the problem of dependency.” He warned that his plans “will not come cheaply. They will cost more money when first enacted. But they will restore human dignity; and in the long run they will save money.” White House sources placed a $193 million price tag on Kennedy’s program. Kennedy said the money was set aside in his budget request for fiscal 1963. Relief Not Enough Kennedy urged Congress to respond to the needs of the 7,250,000 Americans on welfare rolls with more than a “relief check.” He said the “emphasis must be directed increasingly toward prevention and rehabilitation — on reducing not only the 1 ong-range cost in budgetary terms but the I long-range cost in human terms as well.” Preservation of the family as a unit must be stressed, he said, and the approach “must contribi ute to the attack on dependency, juvenile delinquency, family breakdown, illegitimacy, ill health and disability.” The administration sources said Kennedy would send other messages to Congress later spelling out his health and education proposals. Main Proposals Major provisions of his welfare plan: —lncreasing from 50 per cent to 75 per cent the federal share of state costs to administer and provide adult job rehabilitation, child welfare services and additional welfare workers. It would cost about S4O million. —Making permanent the temporary aid for needy children of the unemployed, increased federal assistance to the aged, blind and disabled, and temporary provisions for foster care of children removed from their homes. The 1961 bill expires June 30. Extension would cost about SIOO million a year. —An effort to keep families together by increasing the federal share of assistance payments to both needy parents when they both live with the child. It would cost about $35 million a year. —Aid to states to set up facilities to care for children during the day so their needy mothers can go to work. It would cost $5 million the first year and $lO million a year thereafter. —Federal aid to help the states maintain community work and training projects for the jobless to help the unemployed “retain their work skills or learn new ones” and give the community manpower on public works. Administration sources called the program the first major welfare reevaluation since the Social Security Act was passed in 1935. Advertising Index Advertiser Papfl Adams Theater 3 Arnold Lumber Co., Inc 7 Burk Elevator Co 5 Chic Dry Cleaners & Laundry --8 Decatur Music House — 4 Davidson Bros — . 5 Equity Dairy 2 Evans Sales & Service. Inc ... 5 Allen Fleming 5 Gambles t —- -7 Habegger-Schafers — 5 Pauline Haugk Real Estate — 5 Lengerich Awnings & Railings - 5 Masonic 8 G. C. Murphy Co . 3 Model Hatchery 5 Niblick & Co 3 Psi lota Xi Trading Post 3 Stucky Furniture Co 8 Smith Drug Co 2 Shell OU Co J- 4 Teeple Truck Line 5 Valpo Guild ——L— 3 Villa Lanes 2

Kickoff Meeting Os Red Cross Feb. 8 Dr. Frederic A. Doppelt, district Red Cross fund drive chairman, will address the kickoff meeting for the north half at 8 p. m. next Thursday, for all township chairmen, co-chairmen, and section workers, Robert Kolter, north fund drive chairman, said today. The meeting will be held in the Boy Scout room of the Decatur Community Center. Dr. Doppelt, who is rabbi of the Reformed Jewish Temple in Fort Wayne, will explain the fundamentals of campaign techniques, and the real need for Red Cross support in this area. Kite Distributed Miss Selma Bernstein, district executive, will also speak, and all material needed for the campaign will be passed out. Red Cross volunteer workers have helped Mrs. Wanda Oelberg, chapter executive, perpare kits for each section worker. These kits contain the names of each person contacted last year. A blank sheet, for the names of those contacted this year, is included in each packet. Also, information about the Red Cross and its services is included. More than 100 workers have already volunteered to help in the north half fund drive, and names of all the volunteers will be released as the campaign month of March approaches. Kolter announced that many of the townships will have co-chair-men this year to assist. Township chairmen then appoint section workmen. Urged To Attend As many section workers as possible are urged to attend the kick-off metting next Thursday, and pick up their materials. While March is Red Cross month, many workers start early when weather is good, as«often ‘ March storms and high water slow the campaign at that time. Workers may return their packets to their township chairmen, or bring them directly to the Red Cross office in Decatur, if they fso desire. /“* •* * v Cancer Society To Meet Tuesday Night The Adams county chapter of the American Cancer society will hold a board meeting Tuesday in the Indiana & Michigan office, beginning at 8 p.m., Mrs. Robert Krueckeberg, president, explained today. Guest speaker for the meeting will be Dr. S. Miles Standish, assistant professor of the department of oral pathology at Indiana University. Robert Biddlecombe, the Northern Indiana field representative, will also be present. All board members and interested persons l are cordially invited and urged to attend, Mrs. Krueckeberg said. Dr. Standish, who will speak on “Where We Stand In Cancer Research,’’ is a member of the American dental association, the Indiana state dental association, the Indianapolis district dental society, the American academy of oral pathology, and president of the Indianapolis section of the international association for dental research. He received his D.D.S. degree from I.U. in 1945, and served in the U.S. Navy frofo 1945-47., He entered a private practice of dentistry in and in 1952 was appointed instructor at the I.U. school of dentistry. Dr. Standish received his master of science degree in 1956 at Indiana U., and in 1957 was appointed to his present position of assistant professor of oral pathology. Decatur Optimists Meet This Morning The Decatur Optimist club held its first regular weekly meeting since the formal organization. Vice president Dan Freeby presided in the absence of Ralph Habegger, who was out of town. Several prospective members were among the 31 Decatur men in attendance. Field representative Howard Logan, representing Optimist International, had charge of the program, and gave suggestions to each of the committee chairmen. He also told the general members that much of the success of each committee depended on the help the chairman would receive from the members.

Defends Pentagon Policy On Speech

WASHINGTON (UPI) — Assist-1 ant Defense Secretary Arthur Sylvester defended the Pentagon’s speech review policy today and said propagandists stand poised to “use and viciously distort” unwary statements. Sylvester testified that he regarded review of speeches of military and civilian leaders to assure conformity With national policy "probably as important” as guarding against release of classified security data. He said the speech review policy was designed to “avoid confusion’ ’in the eyes of U.S. citizens, U.S. Allies, uncommitted peoples of the world and U.S. enemies. Communist propagandists try to capitalize on such confusion, he said, to fan suspicion and misunderstanding abroad. Sylvester, Pentagon c hies for public affairs, made the statements in testimony before the Senate subcommittee studying alleged attempts to "muzzle” njjlitary leaders. His statements did not mention the subcommittee’s dispute with Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara over whether the individual reviewers of specific speeches should be identified. In advance of Sylvester’s appearance, however. Sen. Strom Thurmond, D-S.C., said President Kennedy should overrule McNamara, if necessary, to assure the subcommittee the names of individual reviewers who handled specific speeches. Thurmond said he thought it would be “advisable” for McNamara to withdraw his instructions that speech reviewers must not be identified. McNamara’s direcwhen a Pentagon witness refused tive was invoked Wednesday to name the reviewer of a specific speech. ~ If McNamara does not reverse President should direct him to himself, Thurmond said, “the permit witnesses to answer questions propounded by the congressional committee.” _ —Sm— Decatnr Temperatarea Local weather data for the 24 hour period ending: at 11 a.m. today. 12 noon ......... 15 12 midnight 18 1 p.m. 18 1 a.m 17 2 p.m 18 2 a.m 16 3 p.m 18 3 a.m. 16 4 p.m 18 4 a.m 14 6 p.m 19 5 a m 12 6 p.m 16 6 a.m 12 7 p.m 17 7 a.m 10 8 p.m 18 8 a.m. .„. 8 9 p.m -18 9 a.m. ..... 9 10 pm 18 10 am 9 11 pm. 18 11 a.m. : 10 Precipitation Total for the 24 hour period ending at 7 a.m. today, .12 inches. The St. Mary’s river was at 14.16 feet.

Big Stockpile Os Materials To Be Probed

WASHINGTON (UPI) _ The Kennedy administration aimed today for a possibly explosive, wide-open investigation of whether “unconscionable profits” were reaped from the government’s towering stockpile of strategic materials. The government since 1939 has been piling up supplies, largely raw materials, that would be needed badly in event of war. World War II cut the stockpiles down, but the build-up began again after the war. Since the late 19405, the government steadily has acquired larger amounts of more than 70 critical materials ranging from aluminum and nickel to duck down and opium. President Kennedy told his news conference Wednesday he was astonished to find that the total stockpile now includes materials worth $7.7 billion — more than the agricultural surplus held by the government. According to the Chief Executive, this exceeds emergency requirements under the present concept of war by about $3.4 billion. Burden On Public Kennedy called “this excessive storage of costly materials” a “questionable burden on public funds, and in addition, a potential source of excessive and unconscionable profits.” “The cold facts on this matter must be open to the public,” he said in announcing steps to correct the situation without disrupt-

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Thurmond said the subcommittee had no ulterior motive in its study. He said individual censors must be identified and questioned to d etermine whether their actions were based on individual judgment or resulted from following policy. Thurmond contends that deletion of such words as “victory” from Pentagon speeches — six cases were cited Wednesday — reflects a pattern of “defeatist” government policy which long has persisted in the State Department. Home Nursing Care Course Is Planned A course in home ntlrsing and care of the sick and injured will hold its organizational meeting at the Decatur fire station at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Mrs. Arthur J. Miller, chairman of the Red Cross home nursing committee, said today. Those who meet will decide at that time when they will meet, and if afternoon classes are possible, if enough desire them. Registrants must be at least 14 years of age, and mother-daughter teams are especially valuable. The course is 14 hours, usually two hours a night. The instructors are Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Robert W. Johnson. The only cost for the course is 75 cents for books, which is more than worth it as reference material.. Last year 106 ladiesi completed the course, and eight were graduated in a small class last fall. If at aH possible, those intending to take the course should attend the meeting Monday night, but if it is absolutely impossible, they should call the Red Cross office. 3-3106, and notify that they would like to attend, and what would be best time tor the lesson. BULLETIN Edward A. Ashbaucher, 79. of Decatur route 3, well-known Adams county resident, and county treasurer from 1927 to 1931, died this morning at the Adams county memorial hospital. He had been in falling health for several years, and hospitalised sinee Jan. 21. The body was removed to the Zwick funeral home. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

. ing commodity prices. If there has been mismanage- . ment, profiteering and skulldug- , gery in the stockpile program, . Kennedy made it clear he was . aiming not at his but at previous administrations. While this was i implied, it took some Republicans . in Congress virtually no time to , come to a similar conclusion. Rep. Walter Riehlman, R-N.Y., ; member of a House subcommit- ! tee that looked into stockpiling earlier, said he thought Kennedy , wanted to pin something on the . GOP. 1 For Long Time l Sen. Francis Case, R-S.D., put 1 it another way. He, said stockpiling had been going on for a long time and the present size did not necessarily reflect activities of the ■ Eisenhower administration. The President announced he had talked over the situation with Sen. Stuart W. Symington, D»Mo., chairman of the Senate stockpiling subcommittee. He said Symington had agreed that the stockpile program should be “completely explored and without delay.’’ The President in turn promised fullest executive branch cooperation with the Senate investigation. 1 "The cloak of secrecy which • has surrounded this program may have been justified originally to conceal our shortages,” the President said, “but this is no longer the case tv and secrecy pow is only an invitation to mismanagemeat.**