Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 60, Number 74, Decatur, Adams County, 28 March 1962 — Page 1

VOL. LX NO. 74.

Army Seizes Syria Control

DAMASCUS, Syria (UPD—The Syrian army overthrew the government and seized power today in a bloodless coup aimed at eliminating “corrupt" and “reac- ' tlonary” politicians. An army communique said the military would continue the principles of last f all’s revolution which split Syria from Egypt and 1 broke up the United Arab Republic. I The army takeover toppled the short-lived government of moderate rightist President Nazim el Kudsi, who resigned along with the cabinet of Pr emier Said Ghazzi and the 172 members of ' parliament who were elected last Dec. 1. Promise Civil Government A series of communiques was broadcast over the Damascus Radio outlining the details of the takeover and promising eventual return of civil government. “Pending the formation of a transitional cabinet, the army will shoulder the legislative and exec- ' utive functions in Syria,” one broadcast said. At another point, another broadcast attacked “reactionary elements who took over the govern- ' ment and infiltrated into the administration.” The army takeover today came exactly six months after the Sept. 28 revolt that split the U.A.R. It came also after last week’s hostilities between Syrians and Israelis around Lake Tiberias in which several persons on both sides were reported killed. Damascus Radio announced repeatedly the object of the army's move was aimed at carrying out the aims of the September revolution, which included drastic economic reform. It said policians had thwarted those aims through attempts at personal gain and by trying to use the army for various partisan purposes. Damascus Radio charged the Kudsi government was corrupt and riddled with “reactionary elements" and some political lead-

Lenten Meditation WORD POWER Y W (By Rev. John D. Mishler, Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren) Matthew 12:37—'‘For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” ■ Man is the only creature of God that can develop a vocabulary and speak words. In this God given blessing follows a God given responsibility. This gift of speech is to be used to glorify the Creator and to give praise unto Him, not to profane His natne nor to speak disparagingly of His mighty work. Life is a serious task and speech should be used in building up the work of Christ in other persons and in helping them come into a saving with Him, not to cause discouragement, doubts and misunderstanding because our speech has been at cross purposes with our Creator. Jesus indicates (Matthew 12:33-37) that the inner man .is,.revealed through his speaking. “For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” This is especially true during unguarded moments of life. Anyone can “make” their conversation seem good. But when we forget ourselves, our inner being is made known. Words have power to make or break our relationship with both men and God. Words make known what we really are at heart. The power of self revelation has great effect upon us now and for all eternity. “I tell you, on the day of judgment men will render account for every careless word they utter.” Would you recommend that idle chatter, bragging of personal achievements, conversation filler, slang, swearing, and immoral jokes would have power to place us in good favor with God at anytime? I SPRING FLOOD — Flood waters of the lowa River swirl across Highway 14 near Marshalltown, lowa. . Rising spring temperatures melted record winter snows causing wide-spread flooding in the Middle West. .

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ers would be brought to trial. Ban* Demonstrations The army decreed the closing of borders, airports and harbors until further notice and banned all demonstrations. Telephone communications between Beirut and Syria were cut off. Between announcements the Syrian radio broadcast music and popular songs. “Pending the formation o fa transitional cabinet, the army will shoulder the legislative and executive functions in Syria," Damascus Radio said. It said Gen. Abdul Kerim Zahredeen, commander in chief of the army, had accepted the resignations of political leaders. This seemed to place him as the leader of the coup. Damascus Radio, obviously in army control, broadcast a long list of grievances against the toppled government showing military dissatisfaction with, both internal and external policies. Say Reforms Delayed It said “reactionaries" and “plotters” had infiltrated the government seeking to enrich themselves at the expense ot workers and had delayed reforms demanded by the military. The radio proclaimed that the new regime would seek Arab unity, carry out socialist reforms, follow a foreign policy of neutrality and non-alignment, respect treaties with other nations and adhere to its loyalty to the United Nations. ♦ -* ■-• — . Mother, Six Children Die In Ontario Fire COLLINGWOOD, Ont. (UPD — A mother and her six children were killed early today when fire destroyed a frame cottage, police reported. Ernie Taylor, an artist, was severely burned trying to save his family. He was taken to a hospital. ,

Republicans Os Slate To Fight Apportionment INDIANAPOLIS (UPD-Indiana Republicans probably will fight to the last ditch against reapportionment, despite its championship by the U.S. Supreme Court The strength of the GOP in Hoosierdom for many years has been in the rural areas with a corresponding weakness in many of the metropolitan centers. Hence, the GOP chiefs have no stomach for aggrandizing the powers of the big-city areas in the General Assembly, which would result from reapportionment. This also is despite the face the legislators have flouted the Hoosier Constitution by refusing redistricting since 1921. The GOP policywas summarized by Lt. Gov. Richard O. Ristine who said the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision “looks like another formidable invasion of states* rights." Instead, the “federal plan” of reapportionment was advocated by Ristine and numerous other leaders of is party. This calls for redistricting the House on a population basis with the Senate remaining on a geographical status. Governor Welsh and other Hoosier Democratic chieftains are insisting on reapportionment of both houses on a population basis, but Welsh has refused the plea of State Sen. Nelson Grills, a fellow Democrat from Indianapolis, to call a special reapportionment session of the Legislature. The “federal plan” could not be adopted without an amendment to the state Constitution, which would involve many years of delay, a possibility well known to the Republicans. Republican Files For County Clerk A total of 15 more candidates have filed their candidacies since noon Tuesday, as the filing deadline of midnight Thursday draws near. County clerk Richard Lewton said this morning that his office will be open until 9 o’clock Thursday night to give candidates extra time to file. Candidacies may be mailed in, but must be postmarked not later than midnight Thursday. Os the 15 latest filings, 10 were filed on the Republican side of the ticket, nine for precinct committeemen and one for Adams county clerk. Orley B. Walters, 1310 Mix Ave., filed his declaration ot candidacy for the office of county clerk, subject to the Republican primary. Republican candidates for precinct committeeman who filed are: Paul Hilyard, 1339 Master Drive, Decatur-Root; Chalmer T. Werst, 1121 W. Adams street, Decatur 1-B; Nelson G. Doty, 827 N. Tenth street, Decatur 3-C; Leo P. Engle, route 1, Monroe, French; Loyd L. Byerly, route 4, Decatur, South Kirkland; Harry G. Young, 916 N. Fifth street, Decatur 3-B; Don H. Cochran, 530 Studebaker street, Decatur 1-D; Milton J. Fuhrman, route 1. Decatur, West Root; and William Wulliman, 411 High street, Berne, Berne-B. Court— Candidate Ron Ross, 411 Millside Court, Fort Wayne, filed his candidacy for representative in Congress from the fourth congressional district, on the Democratic ticket. This filing is not necessary,* however, as a candidate for congress makes his official filing with the secretary of state. James A. Cowens, Homestead 34, filed his candidacy for delegate to the Democratic state convention, from district 10, and David J. Schwartz, route 1, Berne, also filed for delegate to the Democratic convention, from district 8. John R. Parrish, 231 N. Fifth street, filed his candidacy for Washington township advisory board. Floyd Byron Hunter, 321 N. First street, filed his candidacy for Washington township justice of the peace, a position which he has held for several years. INDIANA WEATHER Cloudy, chance es a few shower* tonight Thursday cloudy and much cooler with some rain likely. Low tonight mostly in the 48* north, 45 to 55 south. High Thursday 45 to 55 north, Ms south. Sunset . today 7:85 p. m. Sunrise Thursday 8;35 a. m. Outlook .: for Friday: Cloudy and cold* er with light rite. Lows 35 to 45. mghs 48 to sp.

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Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday, March 28,1962.

Argentine Government Crushes Military And Civilian Revolt Today

Conference Studies East, West Plans

GENEVA (UPD - The 17-na-tion disarmament conference settled down today to detailed examination of Communist and Western plans. Russia's Andrei Gromyko was the only big power foreign minister still on hand. The conference called an off-the-record me eting this morning for consideration of pre-disarma-ment measures which might reduce the risk, of war. With Secretary of State Dean Rusk and British Foreign Secretary Lord Home gone, 11 foreign ministers and 1 defense minister remained for the discussions that are expected to continue at least through the summer. The other nations were represented by lesser officials. The West hoped for agreement by mid-summer on measures to end the spread of nuclear weapons. The Russians apparently intended to stand firm on their all-or-nothing demand for general and complete disarmament without international inspections. Arthur H. Dean took over as chief of the U.S. delegation and British State Secretary for External Affairs Joseph Godber replaced Lord Home. Valerian A. Zorin will head the Soviet delegation after Gromyko’s departure, expected soon. In his final appearance before departing for Washington Tuesday night. Rusk proposed urgent consideration of two main items: —An agreement for cessation of production of fissionable material for use in weapons. —An agreement on measures for reducing the chances of a war Hartford 4-H Leaf Team County Winner The Hartford 4-H leaf identification team won first place in the county contest held Tuesday afternoon at the county extension office, according to Leo N. Seltenright, county agricultural agent. Don Bickel, district farm forester, was in charge of the contest. The winning team was Erma Stauffer and Mary Ann Duff, coached by Byron Bunker. The second place team was Decatur 4-H, coached by Bill Journay, and composed of John Eichenauer and a tie between David Swickard and Richard Doty. The top two teams will compete in the district contest in LaGrange county on April 14. The third team was also from Decatur, fourth, BerneFrench coached by Doyle Lehman, fifth, Geneva coached by Bill Kipfer, and sixth, Adams Central, coached by Martin Watson. High ranking individuals were: Erma Stauffer, 330 points out of a possible 350; tie for second among Charles Bentz of Berne and Arnie John Eichenauer, Mary Ann Duff, Lehman of Geneva: sixth, a tie between David Swickard and Richard Doty with 310 points; eigth a tie between Tim Singleton and Roger Lehrman with 305 points. Six Dead Or Missing In Newfoundland Fire HARBOR GRACE, Nfld (UPD —Three persons were dead and three missing early, today in a fire that gutted a 24-room frame hotel. The missing were feared trapped when the ceiling and the walls of the 19-year-old Pyke Hotel crumbled. Three bodies were located shortly before midnight. Police said they were an elderly man, a mother and her 12-year-old daughter. 12 Pages

by surprise attack, miscalculation or accident. Rusk and Home, diplomatic sources said, thought so me accord on these two points might be achieved by the time the conference is to make its first report to the United Nations General Assembly on June 1. Reveals Thefts Os Korean Bonus Checks INDIANAPOLIS (UPD — State Auditor Dorothy Gardner revealed Tuesday that 20 Korean bonus checks for about $4,000 were stolen, forged and cashed more than a year ago. Mrs. Gardner said the checks were made out to veterans but were being held at the Statehouse office because the addressees could not be located. She said it could not be determined when the checks were taken. However, she said, about $1,600 worth were cashed after Mrs. Gardner took office Dec. 1,« 1968. ’ Mrs. Gardner said she expects a report from the State Board of Accounts. When it is received, she said she will ask Marion County Prosecutor Phillip L. Bayt to conduct a grand jury investigation. “I will insist that everything possible be done to fix responsibility for this crime and to prosecute anyone found to be involved,” Mrs. Gardner said. Mrs. Gardner said the checks were kept in a locked cabinet in one room of the suite assigned to her office. She said only one person had a key, an employe on the staff of former State Auditor Albert Steinwedel. The employe was discharged about a month after Mrs. Gardner took office, she said, adding he did not turn over the key to the cabinet. When the lock on the cabinet was forced open, the matter was turned over to the State Board of Accounts, which advised Mrs. Gardner that 20 checks were missing.

Strikes Grip Algiers, Oran

ALGIERS, Algeria (UPD — Europeans called another general strike today in reprisal for the French army’s suppression of demonstrations against a ceasefire in the Algerian war. Army units and police, backed by armored cars and half-tracks, kept a tight grip on the city as a house-to-house search continued in Bab-el-Oued for members of the Secret Army Organization (OAS). Bab-el-Oued is an OAS stronghold and the scene of clashes between European extremists and French troops last week. The OAS opposes Algerian independence and is trying to sabotage the cease-fire recently negotiated 1 by the French government and Algerian rebels. Provisional Leadership Government sources * n Paris said the 12-man provisional executive will take over in Algeria before the end of the week as part of President Charles de Gaulle’s , efforts to get the country on the road to sovereignty as soon as possible. The executive will govern Algeria until full independence is achieved, probably within six month*. As predicted, the executive will be headed by Aberrahman Fares,

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (UPD — The government announced that a civilian and military revolt was crushed early today. • The Argentine army reportedly remained loyal to the regime of President Arturo Frondizi and promptly seized key facilities in the nation as the country’s political crisis plunged toward a showdown. Frondizi arrived at the Casa Rosada, Argentine government house, shortly before noon. His private secretary, Eduardo Gonzales, said “complete calm" existed throughout the country. “Everything is fully normal,” Gonzalez said. The army put its anti-terrorist plan into effect at interior points at 6:30 a.m. The move obviously was aimed at preventing any further uprisings, disorders or sabotage attempts while the leaders of the army, navy and air force proceeded with their attempt to force Frondizi’s resignation. Army troops seized radio and television stations in Buenos Aires and took control of La Pampa and outlying areas of Buenos Aires provinces. Army detachments moved in and set up guards on such points as power stations, telephone exchanges, vital bridges, important public buildings and radio and television transmitting plants. Reports from all points reported, however, that local authorities continued unmolested in their jobs. The army announced it was taking over the broadcasting facilities “to prevent possible sabotage attempts by civilian groups." All Buenos Aires stations continued broadcasting their usual programs after the army’s communications battalion units took control of the transmitting statiohs. The ar my action came hours after the armed forces served a new demand on President Arturo Frondizi that he resign to break the political deadlock created by the victory of followers of ousted dictator Juan Peron in elections earlier this month. Frondizi has refused to quit, but a showdown appeared certain this afternoon when a meeting will be held on a compromise solution proposed by Defense Minister Rodolfo Martinez Jr. The showdown is likely to come at 4 p.m. when Martinez presents (Continued on Page Three)

a former speaker of the Algerian assembly and now allied with the rebel National Liberation Front (FLN). The executive will have nine Moslems and three Europeans. Today’s strike was a continuation of Tuesday's general tie-up of transportation, power supplies, government offices and banks. The walk-out was a protest against the shooting of about 50 persons demonstrating Monday to “keep Algeria French.” Paralysed by Strike Algiers and Oran were paralyzed by the strike. Hit-and-run terrorism continued Tuesday, claiming 27 more dead and 140 injured across Algeria. Sixty-five of the injured were Moslem prinsoners in a Constantine jail, which was bombarded with OAS grenades. Police sources said more than 3,000 persons from suburban Bab-el-Oued have been arrested since Sunday in the crackdown on the OAS. More than 600 were seized Tuesday.- , Christian Fouchet, newly arrived high commissioner to Algeria, appealed in a radio broadcast Tuesday night for Europeans to stop supporting the OAS.' *

Defeat Proposal To Keep Dairy Support

WASHINGTON (PI) — The Senate Agriculture Committee today dealt a finishing blow to President Kennedy’s proposal to prevent an April 1 drop in federal support prices which will cost dairy farmers between $250 and S3OO million this year. The committee voted, 11-5, against a resolution which would have ordered price supports on manufacturing milk maintained at present levels for the rest of 1962. The milk, used in making butter, cheese and other dairy foods, has been supported at $3.40 per hundredweight. Die April 1 cut in government support prices would mean a cut in wholesale prices of butter, cheese, and non-fat milk powder. Presumably this would be followed by some reductions in retail prices for consumers. Six southern Democrats joined five Republicans in voting down the proposal. The plan had been rejected earlier by the House Agriculture Committee but supporters had hoped the Senate group would revive It. Die outcome apparently means that Agriculture Secretary Orville L. Freeman win drop milk supports to about $3.11 per hundredweight for the new dairy marketing year which begins April 1. Officials estimate this will cut farm income by $250-5300 million a year. Basic farm law requires Freeman to set dairy supports at a level between 75 and 90 per cent of the “fair earning power" parity price which will be just high enough to assure adequate supplies. Freeman said in a recent memo to Chairman Allen J. Ellender, DLa., of the Senate Agriculture Committee that he could not justify a price above the legal 75 per cent of parity minimum for the coming year because dairy surpluses have been piling up in recent months. President Kennedy asked Congress earlier this year to pass a special rea olution freezing supports at the $3.40, or 83 per cent of parity, to prevent a drop in farm income while Congress was considering another administration proposal aimed at controlling dairy surpluses. After rejecting the prize freeze resolution, the Senate committee turned down a move by Sen. William Proxmirer D-Wis., to set a compromise figure of $3.22 per hundredweight. Voting against the Presidents $3.40 request were Chairman Ellender and five other s outhern Democrats: Herman E. Talmadge, Ga., James O. Eastland, Miss., Spessard L. Holland. Fla., Olin D. Johnston. S.C., and B. Everett Jordan, NC. They were joined by Republican Advertising Index Advertiser Pa * e A & P Tea Co., Inc ----- 1A Arnold Lumber Co,, Inc.—--— 2 Burk Elevator Co. — 4 Cowens Insurance Agency 7 Evans Sales & Service, Inc- , — 5 EUenberger Bros., Auctioneers 3A F. O. O. Eagles 2A Fager Appliance & Sporting Goods ® Gerber's Super Dollar Market „ 8 Haugks — — 2A Holthouse Drug Co — 3A Haflich & Morrissey 3 Paul Havens Chevrolet-Buick, Inc. — — —7 Xroger -- 4A Moose 1311 ® Model Hatchery , 4 National Tea Co., Inc. 3 Price Men’s Wear-—-—--—- A Phil-Miz Auction Co. 2A, 3A L Smith Insurance Agency, Inc. 5 Smith Drug Co. —— 3 Schmitt Meats 3 Teeple Truck Line - 4 Villa Lanes — -7

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Sen. George D. Aiken, Vt., Bourke B. Hickenlooper, lowa, Karl E. Mundt, S.D., John Sher* man Cooper, Ky., and J, Caleb Boggs, Del. Voting for the price freeze were Proxmire and four other Democrats: Sens. Philip A. Hart, Mich., Eugene J. McCarthy, Minn., Maurine B. Neuberger, Ore., and Stephen M. Young, Ohio. Sen. Milton R. Young, R-N.D., returned to North Dakota for his state’s GOP endorsing convention, but left a proxy vote for the support resolution. He predicted, however, that the committee (Continued on Page Three) Over $5,000 Given In March Os Dimes A total of $5,252.48 was contributed by Adams county citizens to the March of Dimes campaign, it was announced Tuesday evening by Herman Krueckeberg, campaign treasurer, at a meeting at the board of directors of the National Foundation, held at the Roy Kalver residence. The campaign expenses totalled $252.48, leaving an even $5,000 Half of this money stays in the county to be used for patient aid and the remainder goes to the national organization to use in research, scholarships and the maintenance of clinics to assist those stricken by the three crippling diseases—polio, birth defects and rheumatoid arthritis. Mrs. Roy Kalver, president ol the Adams county chapter, called on the various city and county drive chairmen for their reports, and it was learned that the 1982 campaign netted nearly S7OO more than last year’s March of Dimes. A report of the chapiter treasurer, Mrs. Chalmer Deßolt, showed that $2,171 was spent during the past year for continuing patient aid to polio victims of previous years and also to assist a birth defect case. Taking into consideration bills still outstanding, there was only $342 left in the treasury before the recent March of Dimes campaign. Bert Talbott, state representative of the National Foundation was in attendance at the meeting, and he was high in his praise for the local chapter! While all the final returns are not in, he helt sure that Adams county, based on per capita giving, would lead all the 28 counties under his jurisdiction. Talbott pointed out that more than one-third of all physical therapists and medical social workers in America received part of their training through National Foundation funds. Mrs. Kalver, in commenting on the success of the 1962 campaign, thanked all committee heads, and each and every worker in the county for the outstanding jobs they did. A nominating committee, consisting of George Thomas, Lowell Harper and David Macklin, was appointed to prepare a slate of new officers to be voted on at the annual meeting in October. The present officers of the county organization are Mrs. Kalver, president; M. J. Pryor, vice president; Mrs. Chalmer Deßolt, treasurer, and Mrs. Gladys Keller, secretary. Deeatar Temperature* Local weather data for the 24 hour period ending at 11 a.m. today. 12 noon 58 12 midnight .. 38 1 p.m 54 1 a.m. ...- 38 2 p.m. 54 3a m. ....... #5 3 p.m ...... 54 3 a.m. ~ 35 4 P-m 54 4 a.m So 5 p.m S 3 5 a.m M 8 p.m ....... 52 8 a.m. 7 p.m. ........ .49 7 a.m 33 8 p.m 43 8 a.m 34 9 p.m. ............ 48 9 a.m. .—... 44 10 p m 42 10 a.m ..... 50 11 p.m. —...... 40 11 a.m. 58 Beta ' Total for the 24 hour period endingat 7 am today, 0 Inches. The St. Mary's river was at 4.27 fast