Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 78, Decatur, Adams County, 2 April 1963 — Page 1

VOL. LXI. NO. 78.

Kennedy Cuts Aid Request

WASHINGTON (UPD — President Kennedy, faced with an economy-minded Congress, took the unusual step today of cutting $420 million from his foreign aid request. He also promised stricter standards and more thrift in the aid program. Kennedy, who had asked for $4.9 billion in new funds in his January budget, cut that figure to $4.5 billion in a special foreign aid message to the lawmakers. Officials said that this, coupled with carryover funds, would result in actual aid spending of $4.85 billion. The figure would have come to $5-1 billion under Kennedy’s earlier request. Kennedy adopted many of the recommendations for tightening up aid made to him last month by a citizens’ committee headed by retired Gen. Lucius D. Clay. In a new proposal to spur economic development overseas

Kite Contest Here Saturday Afternoon Rules and regulations for the kite contest, sponsored by the Optimists club, were announced this morning along with a reminder of the final kite workshop to be held Friday evening. The third and final workshop will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., in the former location of Klenk’s, on Madison street. Kites for the contest may be built at the workshop or at home, and only homemade kites are eligible to be entered in the contest. The contest will be held in Stratton Place park at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6. The contest, as the workshops, are open to any grade School student in the Decatur trading area. Parents and older brothers and sisters may assist contestants in the contest, and a repair shop will be available at the site of the contest for any immediate repairs that are needed. 1:30 p.m. Start Those who are entering the contest are requested to arrive at the park at about 1 p.m. Saturday to have their string measured so that they will be ready at the starting time of 1:30 p.m. In the event the weather is not agreeable for the contest, a new date will be arranged. First over-all prize is a deluxe bicycle donated by the retail division of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce, and second over-all prize is a transistor radio donated by the Decatur Record Store. Walnut trophies donated by Decatur Industries will be awarded to each winner in the seven events, and second place finishers in each event will receive a chicken dinner donated by the Fairway Restaurant. Other prizes, consisting of knives and flashlights donated by Habegger-Schafers, will also be awarded.

Events Listed The seven events are as follows: altitude flying contest — Each contestant has fifty yards of string to be measured by the judges. Tn judging the altitude, the kite is awarded first place which is nearest overhead when the string is all out. Kite messenger contest — Also conducted on fifty yards of string. At a singal the messengers are released and allowed to go up the string. Whining entry is the one whose messenger is first to reach the bridle of the kite, (messengers will be furnished.) Reeling-in contest — Fifty yards of string is used and a reeling stick is furnished each entrant. The contestant who first brings his or her kite to hand without touching the ground will be the winner. Largest kite — The largest kite that will fly for three minutes of judging time will win this contest. A combination of height and width measurments will be used to determine the largest. Novel kite — This kite must also fly for a period of three minutes or more. Usual style, construction, appearance, decorations, etc., will determine the winner. Smallest kite — This kite must fry at an angle upward from the ground. Actual measurements of the kites that fly will be used to determine the winners Fly for distance — The kite judged flying at the greatest distance from the flying line at the end of a five minute period will be adjudged the winner. The -r amount of string is unlimited in this event.

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through private channels, the President called for a tax credit for U.S. taxpayers who invest in developing countries. Draws Mixed Reaction U.S. foreign aid officials could recall no case in recent years in which a President substantially cut his own foreign aid request before Congress considered it. Kennedy’s proposals drew a mixed reaction from Congress. Chairman J. William Fulbright, D-Ark., of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said he thought the message would be ’’received with considerable approval.’’ But Rep. Otto E. Passman, D-La., chairman of the House Appropriations subcommittee which handles the aid bill, said that "if I had the difference between what the President asks for and what he eventually will settle for, I would be one of the wealthiest men in the world.” Kennedy said his proposed cut would come partly from S2OO million in economic aid funds not spent this year and from “a number of reductions” in the earlier budget estimates for military and economic aid to certain countries that can be made “without serious damage to he naional ineres.” Makes Specific Pledges The Presiden made these specific pledges for tightening up the aid program: —To apply “stricter standards of selectivity and self-help” as a condition for receiving aid, a point stressed by the Clay Committee. Loans will be “tailored” to provide more businesslike repayment terms for countries that can afford it. In Latin America, the Alliance for Progress will “concentrate” on countries that help themselves —To work for “reduction and ultimate elimination” of foreign aid by stressing programs that enable nations to stand on their own as “rapidly as possible.” —To “secure increased participation” of other industrial nations in sharing the aid burden, partly by direct urging and partly by doing more through international lending agencies, to which European allies contribute. —To continue to lighten the balance of payments drain of aid programs. Kennedy said that under current commitments more than 80 per cent of foreign aid funds will be spent in this country. He said countries which can are being asked to pay dollars rather than foreign currency for agricultural aid. The President said over-all military aid to countries facing an internal or external Communist threat could not be ended in the “foreseeable future.” He said some military aid programs could be terminated,, but others, including aid to India, must be. expanded.

Claimsßetrayal Os Cuban Raiders

NASSAU, Bahamas (UPI) — A Florida fighter against Cuba’s Premier Fidel Castro charged Monday night that he and 16 Cu. ban companions arrested by a British force in the Bahamas were betrayed — probably by an American. Jerry Buchanan, 24, of Miami, Fla., said the police who arrested the 17 on Norman Key Sunday were tipped off three days in advance that they planned to stop there on the way to raid the shores of Cuba. Buchanan said a second group of raiders, apparently suspecting the betrayal, veered away from the island 80 miles southeast of here and escaped. He said they are 40 miles off Cuba, “waiting to attack.’’ Buchanan said he and his companions believe they were turned in by an American. “Well Find Ont” “We have a good idea who,” he said. “We’ll find out." Cuban refugee reports that a U.S. Navy patrol plane alerted Bahama authorities have been denied in Washington. Buchanan, the only American among the captives, was flown here when he demanded to see the U.S. consul. He was taken before a magistrate here Monday and then released, “because apparently we have not done anything actually illegal.” The Cuban captives were expected here today aboard the frigate Londonderry, flagship of die commodore commanding British naval forces in the West Indies. A 30-foot cruiser with British

Decafur Lions Hear Exchange Student Miss Fotoula Doxastaki, foreign exchange student from Iraclion, Island of Crete, amazed the Lions Monday night with her command of the “American language” and the able manner in which she explained the history, religion and economics of her native country. She spoke of the influence on the Greek culture of four hundred years of occupation by the Turks and explained that their philosophy of democracy was preserved by their devotion to the Greek Orthodox church. About 85 per cent of the native people are of this faith and are very regular in their attendance at worship. The Greek Orthodox church and the government are synonomous. H. S. Nonneman, Civic Music Association, spoke briefly, to the Lions. Each student must study some foreign language which may be French, German, Italian, Latin, English or the “American language’.’ Most students prefer the "American language” to the English taught by teachers from England. She had studied the language for three years. The young people do not enjoy the freedom of association that young people do here and the enthusiasm expressed by students at athletic contests is a new and enjoyable experience to Miss Doxastaki. There are only two universities in Greece and rigid entrance exams control the enrollment. She plans to attend one as the universities if she is fortunate enough to meet the requirements. There are few large cities in Greece and most of the people dwell in villages and go from one to five miles to the location of their farms. Very little machinery is used and most of the farming is somewhat primitive. Miss Doxastaki’s father is a merchant and deals in vegetables, fruits, etc. Fish is one of their principal items of food and various vegetables are prepared in many different ways, olive oil being used freely for cooking and dressings. Their water supply is recognized as being very healthful, however, wines and beer are served with the meals to all the members o» the family. Alcoholism is rare in Greece. Tourists come from many parts of the world to view the ancient ruins and places of historic interest and are a welcome source of revenue to the local hotels, restaurants and resort areas. Miss Doxastaki considers her visit to America to be a great privilege and was surprised to find the people so friendly and eager to make her visit pleasant and profitable. She believes the exchange program is a very effective way to promote understanding between nations, “and, after all, we do have many things in common.” Herman Krueckeberg was in charge of the program and introduced the "Lady from Greece.” At the close of her prepared outline many questions were answered by the speaker.

naval officers aboard arrived here Monday night Informed observers said it was probably the Violin 111, the boat in which the would-be raiders were captured. Authorities Were Waiting Buchanan said the raiders he was with landed at Norman Key to refuel and pick up a “passenger” whose name he refused to reveal. “The authorities were waiting for us,” he said. “They had been waiting since Saturday morning, when we had originally planned to arrive at the island. We had motor trouble. . . “The other boat escaped capture. They planned to stop at the island, too, but they got the word.” Buchanan denounced the U.S. policy of trying to prevent the launching of raids against the Castroites from American soil. He said his group’s voyage did not originate in a U.S. port, but refused to say where it did start. “We shall continue to fight, if not from the United States then from some other country,” he said. INDIANA WEATHER Fair and warm tonight Wednesday partly cloudy and warm with thundershowers likely north portion late in the day er at night. Lows tonight 58 to 66. Highs Wednesday 78 to 83. Sunset today 7:10 p. m. Sunrise Wednesday 6:27 a. m. Outlook for Thursday: Scattered showers and' thundershowers and a little cooler. Lows 55 to 65. High 70 to 75.

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Effort To Revive Budget Calling For No Tax Hike Is Defeated By Senators

I j * AIRS PARTY’S VlEWS—Recently elected British labor party leader, Harald Wilson, left, meets with Treasury Secretary C. Douglas Dillon in Washington, as he brings his party’s views on subjects of mutual interest to attention of United States officials.

Lifts Injunction On

CHICAGO (UPI) — A Federal District Court lifted an injunction and set the stage for the nation’s railroads to order sweeping antifeatherbedding work rules changes today. The railroads were expected to announce shortly that the work rules would become effective immediately. The action could result in a nationwide, strike threat. The representatives of the railroads had been restrained since last July from placing the proposed work rules changes into effect. In dissolving the injunction, U. S. District Judge Joseph Sam Perry, told 200 persons awaiting citizenship ceremonies in his chambers that they were witnessing a “phase in railroad history.’’ Praise for Both Perry praised the railroads and five on-train brotherhoods, who have fought the proposed changes, for their conduct in the case which finally was decided by the U.S. Supreme Court last March 4. Perry lifted the injunction on the basis of the Supreme Court’s turndown on the unions’ appeal. He said his action meant there now is nothing to bar the railroads from starting the work rules changes which are expected to eliminate at least 65,000 jobsThere is also nothing to prevent the unions from going on strike against the nation’s railroads, Perry said. But he did not think this would happen. “I feel certain that a mediation board has already received a report on my action,” Perry said, indicating he expected presidential interference to head off any possible walkout. “I am quite certain the mediation board has reported to the President,” he said. “Rely on Self Help” “The issue has drawn to the point where the brotherhoods can strike against all or against one at a time,” he said. “There is. no order against the railroads and the brotherhoods. They are left to face the issue and rely on self help.” One of the first effects of the work rule changes probably would be the most drastic — the elimination of jobs which the railroads consider unnecessary. These were primarily firemen’s jobs on diesel engines in freight and yard service. About 13,000—Those with less than 10 years seniority — were expected to be separated or furloughed within one year with three months to one year notice. About 40,000 firemen would be affected over a period of five to 10 years. Some of the work rule changes would become effective within days. Others might take weeks, months and even years to make effective, railroad spokesmen ‘said. ■ ■ The brotherhoods —- represent-

ing about 210,000 operating employes — have said they will strike if the railroads put the work rule changes into effect. Consolidation Os Precincts Opposed Several residents of the Geneva area discussed the consolidation of voting precincts with the Adams county commissioners in their meeting Monday in the local courthouse. Eight voters of the Geneva, Jefferson and Ceylon precincts discussed the matter of combining some of the precincts, displaying their remonstrance against the consolidation. The commissioners had included combining the two Jefferson township precincts and Ceylon with North Wabash, in their thoughts on combining several of the precincts in the county. Loss Os Interest Those appearing at the meeting were of the opinion that combining the precincts would cause a loss of interest, a certain loss of power through the loss of precinct committeemen, etc., which would not be worth the $l5O to S2OO that would be saved by such a move. The commissioners welcomed the discussion, and are hoping for discussion for other county residents on the proposals. There has been no definite action taken on any of the precinct consolidation plans. Roger Yoder and Ray Affolder, Wabash township residents, and Fred Duff, a Hartford township resident, attended the meeting and requested blacktopping of county road 20, between U. S. 27 and county road 37. The road they asked to be blacktopped is a mile south of Berne, and is an approximate stretch of three miles which extends west into Linn Grove. No action was decided on by the commissioners. Two ditch allocations were approved, at estimated prices of $3,200 and $2,000, by the commissioners and the March report of the county home was accepted. County home superintendent Morgan submitted his monthly report, showing the same number of residents, 27, 18 of which are male, and receipts during the month totaling $413.54. Decatur Jaycees To Meet This Evening The Decatur Jaycees will hold their regular bi-weekly meeting tonight at 7:15 o’clock, above the First State Bank. A general membership drive is being planned and all members are urged to attend.

INDIANAPOLIS (UPD—A move by conservative Republicans in the Indiana Senate to revive a balanced biennial budget calling for no new or increased taxes was defeated today by a parliamentary ruling. Sen. Joel Rhodes, R-Centerville, tried to insert the budget as an amendment in a House-passed measure which earlier had survived, four attempts by Sen. Robert O’Bannon, D-Corydon, to raise the state cigarette tax for an economic development fund sought by Governor Welsh. But after lengthy debate during which the balanced budget was roundly cirticized, Lt. Gov. Richard O. Ristine ruled that the motion was out of order because Rhodes did not have the consent of the authors of the original bill and because it was new subject matter and not germaine. The balanced budget, which called for sl2 billion in expenditures but reduced state aid to schools by around $25 million, was essentially the same which nearly passed the Senate on the last day of the 61-day regular session of the 1963 Legislature. Sen. Roy Conrad, R-Monticello, argued for Rhodes' amendment, saying it would “permit the state to operate” and “we can go home and quit horsing around making us look ridiculous." Among those speaking against it were Sens. Von Eichhorn, DUniondale, and Kenneth Brown, R-Muncie. In the House, Rep. Charles Edwards, R-Spencer, introduced a new bill to carry out a conference committee’s report on immediate reapportionment, a report the House turned down Monday. Edwards proposed that his bill reapporion the House only and that a similar new bill be offered in the Senate to apportion that body only. He said the same system was used in the 1921 reapportionment. Speaker Richard Guthrie discharged the House members of the reapportionment conference committee and named Edwards and Rep. William Brighton, DTerre Haute, as members of a new conference committee. Edwards’ latest bill was assigned to the House Apportionment Committee which scheduled a meeting for 10 a.m. Wednesday. Tn the Senate, Sens. George S. Diener, R-Indianapolis, and Robert Peterson, D-Rochester, were appointed reapportionmet conferees. A few Democrats, chiefly from Lake County, deserted the Welsh administration to help defeat 27-20 in the Senate the governor’s $36.5 million economic development fund financed by a doubled state cigarette tax. Sen. Robert P. O’Bannon, DCorydon, carried the hod for the chief executive when a Housepassed bill appropriating $lO million in highway funds for two Ohio River toll bridges at Mauckport and Cannelton came up for second reading. First, O’Bannon tried to amend to raise the cigarette tax from 3 to 6 cents and carry out in full the Welsh proposal. But while Republican majority members lost Sen. Kenneth Brown of Muncie to vote with the Democratic bloc, the Democrats were hurt by five rebels—three of them “anti-Burns Ditch” senators from Lake County. Sens. Walter Baran of Hammond, Walter Baran of East Chicago, William .Christy of Hammond, Von Eichhorn of Uniondale and Donald Yeagley of South Bend teamed up with the Republicans to help table O’Bannon’s amendment, which would have provided that 45 per cent of the extra income go for construction (Continued on Page Eight) Brother Os Decatur Man Dies In Florida Allan J. Bashara, 70, brother of Fred Bashara of this city, died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday evening at his home in Sanford, Fla. Mr. Basharar had moved to Florida six months ago from Chicago, after retiring after many years with Western Union. Surviving are his wife, Emma; several stepchildren, and two brothers, Fred of Decatur and George Basharar, also of Sanford. Funeral services and burial will be held in Sanford.

Brazil Scoffs At Rebellion

BUENOS AIRES (UPD — Retired military officers proclaimed a revolt today to block what they termed a threatened Communist takeover, but the government scoffed at the uprisingThe Defense Ministry described the political dissidents as retired army and navy officers and diehard anti-Peronists engaged “only in psychological action." The government claimed “absolute calm” in all commands at mid-day. The statement contrasted sharply with the rebels’ proclamation of a “national revolution.” One Person Wounded Rebel broadcasts identified aged retired Lt. Gen. Benjamin Menendez as “commander-in-chief of the revolution.” Sole casualty of the revolt up to mid-day was government Gen. Osiris Villegas, shot and wounded by gunmen who sped past his home in an automobile. Defense Minister Jose Manuel Astigueta said the revolt movement was confined to a radio station seizure. But * later communique from the army commanderin - chief, Gen. Juan Carlos Ongania, warned the govenunet would crush “any totalitarian actions.” A government statement said the people should not be alarmed. The rebellion appeared to be an attempt to block the government’s plan to allow supporters of ousted former President Juan D. Peron to participate in elections scheduled for June 23. Brazilian Communists have supported Peronist candidates in past elections. Threats of Bombing In radio broadcasts the rebels threatened to bomb the military college near the country’s army base at Campo del Mayo, just outside Buenos Aires, unless the students surrendered. The rebellion was the second in Latin America within 48 hours. The military took over the government of Guatemala on Sunday in a coup that sent President Miguel Ydigoras Fuentes into exile. Rebel forces were reported on the move outside Buenos Aires. Marine units were reported marching toward the port, city of Bahia Blanca, described as one of the rebels’ immediate tivesCivilian sources connected with the rebels said Gen. Osiris Villegas, a prominent supporter of the government’s policy of allowing Peronists to vote in the scheduled June elections, had been shot and wounded by rebel forces as he left his home in an automobile. Soldiers went on guard outside Casa Rosada, the government house, setting up machine guns. A government communique was expected soon. At La Plata squadrons of planes made a series of low flights over the city, but there was no shooting and no indication of their identity. Civilian sources said “naval actions” had begun at the big Puerto Belgrano base in southern Buenos Aires Province, but the nature of the maneuver was not known. The first concrete indication that the rebels were not getting universal military support came from Col. Lopez Aufranc, commander of armored units at the Magdalena base near La Plata. Decatur Temperature Local weather data for the 24 hour epriod ending at 11 a.m. today. 12 noon 72 12 midnight .. 58 1 p.m 70 1 a.m 58 2 p.m 78 2 a.m 58 3 p.m 78 3 a.m 60 4 p.m 78 4 a.m. 60 5 p.m 70 5 a.m- 60 6 p.m 70 6 a.m. _»»». 80 7 p.m 66 7a m 62 8 p.m 64 8 a.m 74 9 p.m 62 9 a m 82 >lO p.m-- 62 10 a.m. ...— 80 11 p.m. 60 11 a.m. 82 Precipitation Total for the 2 4 hour period ending at 7 a.m. today. .03 inches. - The -St. Mary’s river was at fr.sß feet.

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He said his troops would “remain with the constitution and laws.” The tank forces of Col. Lopez Aufranc were decisive in the revolt of last September when army forces favoring early elections defeated factions supporting imposition of a junta for five years. State Report Shows Injured Skunk Rabid A head, taken from a skunk which was injured in a fight with two dogs last week in Root township, has been found rabid by the Indiana state board of health, Dr. Ralph E. Allison, Decatur veterinarian, stated today. District conservation officer, Jack Hurst, immediately warned all persons, particularly parents, to keeD chflArwi twiy farvm all seem tame or stok, this spring. Last year, Hurst pointed out, a number of children had to undergo painful shots for rabies because some small animals they found by the river included some rabid ones. Don’t Keep Wild Animals In the first place, it is strictly illegal to keep any wild animal, from rabbit to squirrel, overnight —it is poaching, or taking the animal out of season. This, in itself, merits a severe fine and penalty in court, Hurst warned. The sick skunk was reported on the Carl Hoffman farm, route 3. It was reported that two dogs had been in a fight with it, but that none of the children had been bitten or scratfhed. Rabies is 100% fatal if not treated immediately after the bite: while bites from rabid skunks are quite unusual, they are not impossible, as rabid skunks frequently wander onto farms or into town. Coon Dog Running April 15 is the last date for running coon dogs, and after that time all dogs should be kept tied or penned, Hurst warned, in compliance with state law. Dog licenses, both county and city, are necessary even if the dog is kept tied up, he pointed out. Any warm-blooded animal can contract rabies, including humans, pets, cats, dogs, etc., so all pets that are valued should be kept inside during the spring “running season,” when most cases of rabies are reported. Rabies is considered one of the worst diseases for animals to suffer, as the death is prolonged and painful, with fits and convulsions. It is spread by bite or scratch which gets the infected saliva in contact with warm blood.

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