Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 57, Decatur, Adams County, 8 March 1963 — Page 1

VOL LXI. NO. 57.

Lengthy New York City Newspaper Strike Ends As Agreement Reached

Officers Take Syria Control

BEIRUT, Lebanon (UPD—Rebellious pro-Nasser army officers took control of Syria today in a lightning revolt resembling the Iraqi coup of a month ago. The uprising against the civilian government of Premier Khaled el Azm apparently was bloodless. There were no immediate reports -of fighting. In Washington, the State Department said its reports indicated all 600 Americans in Syria were safe. About 400 of them are in Damascus.) The military junta which seized power promptly expressed its friendship for President Gamal Abdel Nasser of the United Arab Republic, for the month-old revolutionary regime in Iraq, and for Yemen and Algeria. Cairo and Baghdad quickly pledged their armed support to the rebels. The Iraqi government announced that units of its army had moved to the Syrian border and were "at the disposal of the Syrian National Revolutionary Council.” Syria formerly was merged with the U.A.R. Support Pours la Radio stations in Damascus and Allepo announced the revolt when they came on the air early today Dr. Warren Speaker At Civil War Meet Dr. Louis Warren, editor of Lincoln Lore, will be the featured speaker at the Civil War centennial meeting at Adams Central high school Wednesday. The program will be held in the gymnasium- from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. Miss Frances Dugan, retired school teacher, will make the presentation of awards to the essay contest winners. Dr.' Louis A. Warren has lived continuously in communities which have offered peculiar advantages to the Lincoln students. His first interest in the Lincoln family began in Worchester, Mass., where he received his elementary education. The school he attended was situated on Lincoln Square, where an Abraham Lincoln conducted an apothecary shop as early as 1784. Near Birthplace In 1918, Dr. Warren became editor of the newspaper in Hodgenville, Ky„ the town near the birthplace erf Abraham Lincoln. He later moved to Elizabethtown, Ky„ the first home of Lincoln’s parents, and continued his investigations there. He copied thousands of court records relating to the Lincoln family in Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. The publication of his book, "Lincoln Parentage and Childhood,” caused him to be considered the foremost authority on this subject. While pursuing his research, Dr. Warren was engaged to lecture for the Indiana Lincoln Union, then attempting to raise funds tor the direction of Arthur F. Hall, then mother. His speaking itinerary in Northern Indiana was under the directoion of Arthur F. Hall, then president of the Lincoln National Life Insurance Co., in Fort Wayne. Foundation Director As a director of the Lincoln National Life Foundation, Dr. Warren has gathered what is believed to be the largest colection of literature ever assembled in one place about one man. Biblical characters excluded. Through the years, he has engaged in numerous extensive speaking tours which have brought him before more than 2,200 groups located in 38 states. In addition to editing Lincoln Lore, Dr. Warren has written nearly 100 books, pamphlets and magazine articles on Lincoln. The Lincoln Lore is a bulletin published each week by the Lincoln National Life Insurance company, Fort Wayne.

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with insurrectionist proclamations. Damascus Radio said support for the rebel junta was pouring in from army troops, students and other civilians all over the country. There was no immediate word on the fate of Azm or President Nazem el-Kodsi. Damascus Radio, in a broadcast heard here, said a curfew has been clamped down throughout Syria and all airfields and seaports have been sealed by the revolutionary military command. Baghdad Radio at 5 a.m. said it had received a message from the revolutionary command in Syria reporting the situation "under control’’ and no need for any help. The revolt, which was the second by Syrian military leaders within a year and the third since September. 1961. followed recurrent reports recently of discontent in the army. Azm has been reported making frantic attempts to broaden the base of his government. The coup was the latest sign of unrest among the Arabs in the turbulent Middle East A military revolt overthrew the government in Iraq last month, trouble has been stirring in Yemen for weeks, and a plot against Jordan’s King Hussein was reported last Monday. Jabrini Named Head Names of the rebel junta which staged the Syrian uprising were not disclosed, but Damascus Radio said Brigadier Abdallah Jabrini had been named acting commander of the international security forces. The junta pledged to respect Syria’s international commitments and promised to return the government to civilian hands at an unspecified time. Jerusalem Radio said a heavy exchange of gunfire took place in Syrian positions on the. Sea of Galilee, and Lake Tiberias, which are across the tense de-militar-ized zone between Syria and Israel. The area has been the scene of repeated border skirmishes during the last year between the two countries.

Heart Fund Drive Exceeds 1962 Total The 1963 heart fund drive has exceeded the amount collected last year, with $1,712.30 collected at present time. The month-long drive was for funds to carry forward the association’s research, education and community service programs. “This generous response to our heart fund appeal indicates that Adams county has recognized the importance of the heart association’s fight against the heart diseases and that it has confidence in the effectiveness of our program,” Mrs. R. C. Hersh, county chairman, stated. In addition to paying tribute to the residents of Adams county for their support of the campaign, Mrs. Hersh extended the association’s thanks to the newspapers, the volunteer workers and to the laymen, who volunteered their time and effort to help conduct the drive. Anyone who has not mailed in a contribution, may do so to Mrs. Leroy Walters, First State Bank, Decatur, or Mrs. R. C. Hersh, 344 South First St., Decatur. Memorials to the heart fund are accepted at any time during the year. “The Adams county heart association again washes to thank the residents of Adams county for their generous contributions to the heart fond,” Mrs. Htrsh concluded. - i

NEW YORK (UPI) - Publishers and the striking printers’ union agreed today on terms put forth by Mayor Robert F. Wagner for settlement of the 91-day-old New York newspaper strike. The settlement—reached three months to the day the strike and shutdown started—must be ratified by the membership of the International Typographical Union. expected to be only a formality. Also to be resolved were several other issues, including strikes fay the stereotype and mailers unions. Thus, it was not believed the papers could resume publication before next mid-week at the earliest. “(Meanwhile, the newspaper strike in Cleveland entered its 14th’ week today with the key printers union and the Cleveland Press and Cleveland Plain Dealer still locked in a stalemate. Money remains the chief point of contention in that dispute and almost no progress was reported after negotiations Thursday.) The New York settlement, providing a two-year contract effective with a return to work, brought a variety of changes involving money and automation: —A $1257 money package—s6.sl the first year and $5.76 the second, including a $4 wage increase each year. —A common expiration date for all of the newspapers’ union contracts, providing all unions agree. This would be about the second week in March and avert threats of strikes during the ad-heavy Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. —A 35-hour work week in the second year of the contract, compared to the present 36¥< hours. —lntroduction of outside tape (automated operation of linecasting machines) with the union to get a share in increased productivity. The ITU struck last Dec. 8, demanding a package of $38.37. The settlement agreement was annouhced by Wagner .*t 6:25 a.m. after night-long meetings. Yet to be worked out are some secondary issues in the ITU contract, and the strikes by the stereotypers and mailers unions. The latter is affiliated with the ITU.

However, federal mediator Stephen Schlossberg said he felt certain the other unions would quickly accept terms within "the general settlement area” announced by the publishers and printers. Amory Bradford, publishers association spokesman, said his paper, the New York Times, could be on the streets "within a matter of hours” after the pickets had been removed. Bradford said the settlement would not force any of the city’s newspapers out of business. “We. would not. haye. accepted it,” he said, "if we thought it would force any papers out of business.” Wagner, who proposed the contract terms early this morning, said the agreement "means that the shutdown involving the printers will end as soon as the union completes negotiations of certain so-called cleanup issues.” Wagner said they were minor. Asked if be thought the union would approve the contract, local (Continued On Page Three) INDIANA WEATHER CM McM. flbmnn changing to MOW flurries then clearing later tonight. Cold wave north tonight with low temperature around 5 to 12 above, 18 to 24 sooth. Saturday mostly suurw and eelder. Highs Saturday 25 to 39 north, in the 39s south. Sunset today 6:44 p. m. Sunrise Saturday 7:67 a. m. Outlook for Bunday: Fair south, cloudy north. Lows IS to 25. Highs mostly in the 365. Decatur Temperature Local weather data for the 24 hour period ending at 11 am. today. 12 noon .... 42 12 midnight .. 38 1 p.m. 44 1 a.m 88 2 p.m 42 2 a.m 38 3 p.m 02 3 a.m 37 4 p.m 41 4 a.m. 37 tiM* 49 s a.m. 87 p.m 39 6 a.m 38 7 p.m„ 38 7 a.m 34 8 p.m 83 8 a m. 84 9 p.m 39 9 atn4o 10 p.m 88 10 a m 44 11 p.m. 33 11 a-m. 43 am Total for the 24 hour period ending at 7 a.m. today, 02 inches. The St. Mary’s' river was at 18.95 toot,-

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Decatur, Indiana, Friday, March 8,1963.

Gross Income Boost Likely

INDIANAPOLIS (UPD—An increase in the present gross income tax, perhaps with adjustments graduating the rate, is considered the new revenue source most likely to be accepted by the Indiana Legislature, a survey showed today. A UPI query of a group of Senate members indicated most of those interviewed now believe an adjusted and increased gross income tax—possibly double the present rates—stands the best chance of success in the waning hours of the 61-day biennial session due to end Monday. The opinions were given this morning as senators waited for the biennial budget MH to come up this afternoon for second reading, with a tug of war scheduled to be waged between Republicans and Democrats. House members contacted with the same query were less inclined to guess, and those who guessed had widely different opinions. Senate .Democrats prepared, amendments which would add about 3108 million to the $1,125 billion operating budget which the Senate Finance Committee approved. Major item was an extra SBO million for state support of public schools. . This would bring the total allocation for public schools up to the $422 million Governor Welsh recommended. Senate Democratic minority leader Marshall Kizer estimated the additional SBO million “would mean a 16 per cent decrease in property taxes." Other Democratic - backed amendments proposed a hike of $7 million in the operating budget for universities and coHeges to a total of $l6O million, and s2l million as an economic development fund including sls million for beginning work on a Lake Michigan port and $6 million for two Ohio River birdges at Mauckport and Cannelton. ’ Kizer said there would be severeral other amendments offered to the budget bill during second reading, but the amounts involved would be relatively minor. The Senate, with 25 Republicans and 24 Democrats, is so evenly divided that President Pro Tern D. Russell Bontrager decided to handle the bill in the usual manner instead of as a committee of the whole. Thus when the budget survives second reading amendments, it will advance to final passage. Conference Committee Once the budget goes through the Senate, it will head to a conference committee under unusual circumstances. The House never passed an operating budget bill and the Senate Finance Committee used another House-approved bill as vehicle for the budget. With the operating budget bill out of the way, the Senate next can turn to the construction budget, which the finance committee reported out Thursday at $53,277,926. Deleted from the bill were $2.5 million of the $4.5 million allocated for the Indiana Youth Center at Plainfield, and $500,000 from a $1 million fund for two hospitals for the emotionally disturbed at Evansville and in Lake County. The lawmakers appeared to be (Continued On Page Three)

Lenten Meditation (By Rev. Robert E. McQuaid, pastor, First Baptist Church) Matthew 23:24 "You blind guides, straining out a gnat and swallowing a camel!” Religion has always been one of man’s great enemies. Rituals, forms, observances easily impart a false sense of spiritual security. Church attendance, participatiun in the oidhiauces or sacraments and tithing, important as they seem to be, are really secondary. Os primary concern is one’s inner man, the condition of the heart, one’s personal relationship to God. The Pharisees were very strict about their religious observances" but they overlooked the more important thing of a heart and life right with God. Times have changed but not human nature. We are still in danger of straining out gnats and swallowing gapadtoi— ~~ —■-—,—

Auer Is Elected Rotary President George W. Auer George W. Auer, manager of the Decatur plant of the General Electric company, was elected president of the Decatur Rotary club at the annual election meeting of the service organization Thursday evening at the Youth and Community Center. Auer wiL succeed David Moore, manager of the Sears Roebuck & Co. store, who has served for the past year. The new officers win assume their duties July 1. Other new officers are W. Lowell Harper, of Bag Service, Inc., vice president; Gene Ziner, of Culligan Water Conditioning, secretary, and Roger Schuster, of General Electric, treasurer. Directors elected last night are Frank Detter, Elmer Winteregg, Jr., and Ed Hagan. G. D. Fogel, program chairman, showed an interesting film prepared by the Rotary club of Mexico City, which depicted the growth and development of Mexico in recent years. Roy Kalver, who recently returned from a visit in Mexico, spoke briefly on his impressions of his visit, pointing to the nation’s history and its rapid economic development in recent years. St Mary's River Is Near 19 Feet The St. Mary’s river neared 19 feet today, with a depth of 18.95 feet reported at 11 o’clock this morning by Louis L. Landrum. The Bellmont Park area will begin to become flooded possibly Saturday if the river continues to rise this afternoon and tonight. Reports at noon today said the river was along the edge of the roads in that area. Much of the land around the old River road, just northwest of Decatur, is flooded also, according to residents of that area. Today’s reading showed a rise of nearly a foot since 11 a.m. Thursday, when the river had reached 18.07 feet.

Deßolt Is Candidate For City Councilman ■ Bfl Chalmer Deßolt Chalmer Deßolt, co-owner of the DAT Standard service station at Monroe and Thirteenth street, and a resident of 334 S. First street, announced today that he is a candidate for city councilman from the third district, subject to the Democratic primary election May 7. Deßolt is the second candidate to announce, the first from the third district. James Kortenber announced at large Thursday. DeBolt filed late Thursday afternoon with county clerk Richard D. Lewton. Aumann’s Seat The third councilmanic seat is presently held by Norbert Aumann. Aumann has signified that he is not interested in running for the city council again, having served two terms. He has been prominently mentioned as a possible candidate for mayor on the Democratic ticket. Deßolt, a native of Decatur, is a 1931 graduate of Decatur high school, where he was prominent in athletics. He is married to the former Ruth Macklin, and they have two children, Alyce Ann, a sophomore, and Philip A., a technician with the Indiana Ai r National Guard. The Deßolt’s own their own home, and are members of the First Presbyterian church, where Deßolt is currently serving as trustee. He is a former deacon of the church. War Veteran A veteran of World War 11, he served overseas in the European theater of operations, with a combat division. A lifelong Democrat, Deßolt is presently president of the city plan commission, and is serving his second term on the board; he is also serving his second term as a member of the board of zoning appeals. Deßollt is a32nd degree Mason, member of the Scottish Rite, Elks, Decatur Chamber of Commerce, American Legior., and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Six Burglaries In County During Night Six burglaries that occurred in Adams county Thursday night and early this morning may be cleared up soon by four suspects in custody in Gelina, 0., today, according to local law enforcement authorities. Two of the burglaries occurred in Decatur, although no money was taken in either, and two of the other four were in Berne. Police in Sidney, 0., early this morning apprehended four residents of that city who have been under suspicion tor some time concerning burglaries in that area. The four are considered good suspects in the burglaries in this county. Two In City The Reinking Garage, 645 N. 13th St., was broken into but the thieves obtained no money and took eleven cartons of cigarettes. An attempted burglary was discovered at Gay’s Mobil Service by the city police, but nothing was taken and apparently entrance was not made to the station, located at the corner of 13th and Monroe streets. A burglary at the Paul Reidenbach Equipment Co., located at the corner of Winchester St. extended and U.S. 27, netted the thieves only $6 in change. The biggest “haul’ of the six was obtained at the Cooppess Corner’s station owned by Richard Coppess. Approximately $l3O was stolen by the thieves there. Money was taken from a change box, the cash legistel, and a cigarette machine and juke box were also cleaned out. $45 in Berne The thieves apparently continued on south where they broke into the Habegger Building’s Supply (Continued on Page Eight)

4-H Kickoff Meeting Held Last Evening

About 250 4-H members, parents and leaders attended the 4-H kickoff meeting at the Adams Central school gym Thursday evening, reported Leo N. Seltenright, county extension agent. Wayne Rothgeb, WKJG-TV farm director, spoke to the group, emphasizing the values of 4-H training. Rothgeb started his part of the program by showing slides of old pictures of 4-H work in Adams county. It proved to be quite humorous with people recognizing 4-H winners of years past. The 4-H report to the nation was shown in slides by Leo Seltenright. Donald Weeks of Vigo county, was a national 4-H winner and assisted in presenting the report to President Kennedy this week, national 4-H club week. The slides illustrated the week's activities and the basis of his selection as a national winner. County 4-H achievement medals were presented to county winners. They are as follows: Achievement winners, Lois Jean Gerke, Connie Bergman, Gail Egly, Jim LeFever; agricultural, Jim LeFever, Larry Duff, Richard Yoder, Dale Wass; beautification of home grounds Dan Seltenright, Steve Strouse; beef, Ed Bentz, Marvin Kirchhofer, John Carroll, Bill Hawbaker; clothing, Rita Norquest, Connie Bergman, Cynthia Boerger, Joye Strouse; dairy, Phil Wulliman, Jerry Moser, Roger Pyle, Dean Beer; dog care and training, Dianne Lindsey, Judy Bultemeier: electric, Winfred Morrison, Bob Kirchhofer, Marvin Kirchhofer, Rita King; entomology, Dan Seltenright, Harold Mailand. Kin Watson: field crops, Dean Beer, Martin Griffiths, Roy Mazelin, Ronald Bollenbacher; nutrition, Anita Schwartz, Lois Jean Gerke, Gail Egly, Mary Ann Kipfer; forestry, David Swickard, Bill Hawbaker, Dan Seltenright, Kay Wheeler; garden, Michael Isch, Steven Sommer, Vertin Bulmahn, Stanley Von Emon; health, Kay Wheeler, Kelly Wheeler, Wally Dubach, David Swickard; home economies, Gail Egly, Connie Bergman, Lois Jean Gerke, Linda King; leadership, Clyde Wulliman, Jim Le Fever, Gail Egly, Dean Beer; poultry, Nancy Fogle, Leroy Scheumann, Leland McAlhaney; I

House Passes Apportioning 4

INDIANAPOLIS (UPI) — The Indiana House passed 52-46 today a bill to carry out immediate legislative reapportionment. Three Republicans bolted the majority ranks and as a result the measure passed with only one vote more than the ‘ constitutional margin needed. Republicans championed the fcjll as a move to avoid federal court action in response to a U.S. Supreme Court mandate, but Democrats who voted solidly against the measure assailed it as a poor substitute for equality of represen. tation. , The minority members contended the House districts were badly balanced, with representation ranging from one member from Boone County with 27,000 population to one for Clark County with 62,000. The bill must go back to the Senate where it passed 40-8 last week, for concurrence iin amendments. Lacking that, it goes to a conference committee where it possibly could wind up as unresolved as ever. Republicans voting against the bill were Reps. Ralph Dunbar, Osgood: Ulric Henrichs, DeMotte, and John Hurless, Frankfort. Rep. Robert Rock. House minority leaders said in debate that the bill “will not follow the Supreme Court mandate for equality of representation.” Rep. William Babincsak, DMunster, said he was not consulted in drawing up the plan for House districting although he was a co-sponsbr.- He said it is “impossible for me to support this bill.” But Lowell Smith, R-New Castle, the other co-sponsor, said it was “an honest attempt” at reapportionment and “the best we have to offer.” Majority floor leader Charles Edwards of Spencer admitted the plan was not perfect. “But it’s preferable to whatever unknown surgery might be performed by a federal judge,” Edwards said. As it now stands, the bill would give urban areas control of the House but would leave .control of the Senate largely in the hands of rural lawmakers. House Democrats failed in attempts to amend the bill on sec-

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recreation, Barbara Rydell, Judy Rydell, Betsy Schnepf, Sally Schnepf; safety, Steven Randolph, Verna Adler; swine, Marsha King, Clyde Wulliman, Jim Le Fever, Phillip Kerchner; dress revue, Ellen Kay Lindsey, Nancy Habegger, Sally Schnepf, Betsy Schnepf, Jean Swickard, Sharon Liechty, Donna Hodgin, Janet Winteregg, Patricia Diehl, Kathy Michaels, Joan Scheumann, Rita Norquest and Judy Mosser. 4-H adult leaders who received recognition for service were aa follows: Ist year of service: Mrs. James Wilson Jr., Mrs. Ronald Stucky, Mrs Harry Houk, Clyde Wulliman, Harry Wulliman, Mrs. Charles Bransteter, Robert Meshberger, John Rumple, Mrs. Veriyn Geyer, Miss Judy Yoder, Roger Moser, Mrs. Arnold Scheumann, Reinhard Selking, Miss Connie Bergman, Mrs. Adolph Weidler, Mrs. Donald Keller, William Schnepf, William Journay, Mrs. Ed.' Krueckeberg, Mrs. Kenneth Nyffler, Mrs. Kenneth Martin, Mrs. Charles Hoffman; 2nd year of service: Jim Le Fever, Gail Egly, Mrs. Melvin Mcßarnes, Mrs. Martin Kipfer, Mrs. Hubert Wheeler, Mrs. Curt Zimmerman, Mrs. Claude Dennison, Mrs. Eli Schwartz, Eli Schwartz, Mrs. Walter Buettner, Mrs. Tom Adler, Bill Kipfer, Lloyd McGough; 3rd year of service: Mrs. Cornelius Schirack, Mrs. Joe Schultz, Roger Steiner, Mrs. Dale Ploughe, Robert Kershner, Mrs. Elbert Fuhrman, Mrs. Floyd Strouse, Mrs. Robert Goldner, Mrs. Richard Mailand, Richard Mailand, Joe Kohne: 4th year of service: Russell Edgell, Leo N. Seltenright, Mrs. Chesttr Baumgartner, Mrs. Dale Grandlienard, Mrs. Reinhard Selking, William Kipfer, Russell Edgell, Mrs. Daniel Beeler; sth year of service: Mrs. John King, Mrs. Russell Edgell, Marvin Hart and Mrs. Ed. Gerbers; 15 years of service: Mrs. Sherman Neuanschwnader. Awards were also given to dubs for special honors. Pledges were led by Jim Le Fever and Paul Rich, 4-H junior leader officers. Refreshments of milk were served through file courtesy of the Home Dairy of Berne.

ond reading Wednesday night and were expected to oppose its passage today. Passage on third reading would send the bill back to the Senate for concurrence in amendments. The major amendments adopted by the House eliminate a provision for at-large election of members of the 1965 House and establishment of specific House districts. The Senate had left the House membership to be elected on an at-large basis in order to give the lower chamber a blank check to set up its own redistricting plan. Opposition Expected The House made no changes in the allocation of Senate seats and there may be some opposition from Senate Democrats on that score. Senate Democratic leaders had accused the GOP majority of gerrymandering in setting up senatorial districts but allowed the measure to pass the Senate in hopes of amending it in the House. Application of reapportionment to the 1964 election would bring the first redistricting in the state since 1921 although the constituti o n requires reapportionment every six years. Two suits to force legislative reapportionment are pending in U.S. District Court here and are scheduled for trial next month. The bill for immediate reapportionment was worked out in an effort to satisfy the court that (Continued on Page Eight)

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