Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 79, Decatur, Adams County, 3 April 1963 — Page 1

VOL. LXI NO. 79.

New Shopping Center Plans

Plans for a new shopping center development in Decatur were revealed at the city council’s first April meeting Tuesday night. Robert G. Smith, local attorney, and Richard Miss, representing Mies-Dawson Realty, Carl H. Mies, president, petitioned the council to have the area just to the east of Villa Lanes rezoned from R-l residential to C-2 general, which is the classification of the land bordering the proposed site. Mayor Donald F. Gage explained that the planning commission would first have to approve the rezoning, before the council would give approval or disapproval. After a short discussion the matter was referred by the council to the planning commission. An ordinance, setting out certain requirements before the city will accept any plats, was adopted by the council. The ordinance stated street lights must be 175 watt Mercury vapor, at least, and placed on proper poles approximately 200 feet apart, and that any water systems must be circulating, with no dead ends. Street Repair Discussion was held on repairing of the area of Dayton and Dierkes street intersection, as a few property owners were on hand to talk over the matter. Some time ago a number of property owners in that area had requested that Dayton and Dierkes be resurfaced in the area of the intersection, and Mayor Donald F. Gage explained that while nothing definite in street work has yet been established for this year, that area would remain under consideration. After more discussion with several property owners in that area, the council authorized street commissioner Adolph Kolter to erect stop signs on St. Mary’s street, at its intersection with Walnut street, and to place "slow” signs at each end of an alley that runs between. Dayton and St. Mary’s street, just off Dierkes St. Reinvest Funds Clerk-treasurer Laura Bosse was authorized by the council to reinvest $46,000 in U. S. treasury bonds that will mature April 15, and also to invest $21,000 that is cash on hand. The council further discussed the possibility of setting up a program to have the city’s garbage and trash used as a land-fill. Larry Imel and Lawrence Gallogy had offered a plan at the previous meeting whereby they would purchase land outside the city, and would use the city’s garbage and trash as land-fill. No established price had been given. ’ Mayor Gage said h? had talked with a representative of the Terminal Service Co. and they were prepard to offer such a program also, but would include trucks and workmen. There was no price given here either, however, and the idea is still in the discussion stage. Fire chief Cedric Fisher told the council that he had checked over the three bids received on th new fire truck chassis, and that the bid of Schwartz Ford Co. was low. The council then voted to accept the Schwartz bid Decatur Temperature Local weather data for the 24 hour period ending at 11 a.m. today. 12 noon 90 12 midnight 64 1 p.m 88 1 a.m 64 2 p.m 88 2a m 64 3 p.m. 88 3 a.m 64 4 p.m 86 4 a.m 63 5 p.m 84 5 a.m 62 6 p.m 80 6 a.m 62 7 p.m. 74 7 a.m 68 8 p.m 70 8 a.m 74 9 p.m 70 9 a.m 70 10 p.m. ....... 68 10 a.m. .. . 74 11 p.m. ..... -66 11 a.m. 70 Precipitation Total for the 24 hour period ending at 7 a.m. today, .0 inches. The St. Mary’a river was at 4.48 feet.

Lenten Meditation (By Rev. Roger M. Budde) “But he thgt had received one (talent) went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.” Matthew 25:18 The lord has just entrusted his money to his servants. Two servants have already left to invest their money; one with five talents, and the other with two. The third servant still stands there deciding what to do with one talent that he holds. One talent, half as much as one of the other servants, and only one-fifth as much as the other, limits him in what he can do. It seems to him that his lord was unfair to entrust so small a portion to him. The decision is made at last; so small a trust merits no effort so he carefully chooses a spot to bury the talent in the ground. So many individuals entrusted with little by God, observe the ones who have greater opportunity, and despise the gift they hold, the one who possesses more, and God who gave the talent, for His unfairness. Instead of putting their worth to an advantage, they get lost in their spite, resign the gain to the ones with more, and miss the duty they have to please their God. It would seem that the lord that distributed the talents had observed tee worth of each of the three E servants, and made the disposition fff goods accordingly. ’ ' God - .'.cgrtgffig observes the world for which His Son died and kniws the trustworthiness of each individual. The servant carefully buried his talent; have we carefully used ours?

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

Reveal Plans For Shopping Center Here Rumors that have been circulating about a shopping center in Decatur are apparently true, as the plans were revealed at the city council’s meeting Tuesday evening. The council referred to the planning commission a petition from Mies-Dawson, Realty, Inc., to have The area east of Villa Lanes and along the north side of U.S. 224, rezoned. Attorney Robert G. Smith and Richard Mies, representing MiesDawson, submitted the petition, which asked that the area be rezoned from R-l residential to C-2 general-commercial. A preliminary plat was submitted along with the petition, showing the proposed shopping center. In all, the proposed shopping center will cover 10.9 acres, which is the area requested to be rezoned. Parking Area Shown on the map was a large area for parking in front, or just off U.S. 224, which would handle approximately 400 cars. To the rear of the lot, which would be east of Villa Lanes and to the west and rear of Schwartz Ford Co., the buildings would be located. Shown on the map was a “supermarket,” 120 by 130 feet; a “variety store,” 50 by 120 feet; a “drug store,” 40 by 120 feet; and five “shops,” each 20 by 80 feet. These were the only buildings shown on the map, although “expansion area and/or parking space,” were shown on both the east and west sides of the buildings on the end. Indianapolis Developer* According to the petition, MiesDawson has given an option on the land to Polack Bros., Indianapolis developers, wnich “proposed to construct a large shopping center.” The petition stated that the estimated cost of the shopping center “would be in excess of $800,000.” It was reported that Polack Bros, developers has built about 35 such shopping centers in Indiana, Ohio and Illinois. The map showed the proposed shopping center running north and south between Villa Lanes and Schwartz Ford, and then extending to the east behind the Schwartz Co. building. on the truck. The truck is just the chassis w’th cab, etc., and a 1.000 gallon water tank will be erected on the rear for use in carrying additional water supplies to rural fires. A petition from residents of Westlawn Drive, requesting street lights in that area, was read and made a matter of record, and the correspondence between City attorney Robert S. Anderson and the state public service commission was also read. The correspondence concerned the action being taken by the service commission on attempting to have Pennsylvania Railroad Co. repair its crossings in Decatur. ? The council also gave approval to a new sidewalk built on the north side of Madison street, between First and Second streets. A letter from Dick Heller, president of th Decatur Daily Democrat, and Morris Begun, Clothier, explained that they had received permission from city engineer Ralph E. Roop to have the sidewalk built. The sidewalk was built along the grade, specifications etc., that were given by Roop, and thus was approved by the council.

Regular Meeting Held By Jaycees The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce held its regular biweekly membership meeting Tuesday evening, with a number of items of business being discussed. Much of the meeting was devoted to various aspects of “'lhe Music Man” production which the organization presented last weekend, and was such a huge success. Walt Ostermeyer, owner and manager of the Decatur Record Store, and a road manager of Holiday on Ice for nine years, talked with the Jaycees on the possibility of putting the performance on in some neighboring cities. Many of the problems that would arise, and the benefits of an out-of-town presentation were discussed, and it was decided that before plans extend any further, the members of the cast should be contacted for their approval or disapproval. Commend Roahrig A resolution was adopted commending Wayne Roahrig, general chairman of the show, for his splendid contribution to the entire production. Jaycee Jerry Lobsiger was also thanked for his contribution, and president Gene Ziner voiced the sentiment of the entire organization in thanking all who contributed to the show. Three members of the New Haven Junior Chamber of Commerce attended the meeting, speaking to the local group and urging their support of the New Haven Jaycee president, Bob Bell, Who is a candidate for regional vice president. Ralph Biggs and Dave Mac Lean, co-chairmen of the membership committee, reported progress in the committee's work, and explained that a number of prospects are soon to be contacted. Select Delegates A selection committee consisting of Karl Kolter, chairman, Jack Petrie and Harold Bohnke, was appointed. The committee will select delegates to the state convention in Indianapolis, May 3, 4 and 5. The selection, based on participation, activeness, etc., will be announced at next week’s board paeeting. The region B meeting at Plymouth April 17 was discussed, and it is hoped that several members of the local Jaycees will attend. Regional officers will be elected at that time. Mrs. Kathryn Hann Dies Last Evening

Mrs. Kathryn E. Hann, 43, wife of Dr. Eldon Cart Hann, of Indianapolis, and a native and former desident of Decatur, died Tuesday evening at a nursing home in that city. Mrs. Hann had been in serious condition since undergoing brain surgery more than a year ago. She was bom in Decatur Oct. 1, 1919, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred King, and graduated from the Decatur high school. Her husband, also a former Decatur man, is a neurological surgeon at Indianapolis. The family home is at 5218 Laurel Hall drive, Indianapolis where they have resided since 1945. Mrs. Hann was a member of the Forest Manor Methodist church at Indianapolis. Surviving in addition to her husband are two children, Jeffery Carl Hann and Miss Gina K. Hann, both of Indianapolis; her parents, who now reside in Portland, Ore., and one brother, Richard King of Decatur. Her father was pressman and stereotyper at the Decatur Daily Democrat for many years. Dr. Hann’s father, Lyman Hann, was formerly Adams county school superintendent, now residing at Elkhart. Private funeral services will be held Saturday morning at the Flanner - Buchanan funeral chapel at Broad Ripple. The body will be brought to this city for graveside services in the Decatur, cemetery at 3 p.m. Saturday. Friends may call at the funeral home from 12 noon Friday until 10 p.m. Urges Red Cross Solicitors Report Robert Kolter, chairman of the rural Red Cross drive, said this morning that only about 35 per cent of the reports have been turned in, and as yet no one township has completed its reports. According to Kolter, the drive’s deadline has been extended to April 13 due to some inclement weather in the past few weeks. Kolter urged the support of everyone, and requested all township chairmen and co-chairmen to encourage their workers to finish as soon as possible. It is hoped that the drive may be completed very soon.

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Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday, April 3, 1963.

Report Some Progress In Reaching Compromise On State Revenue Program

Advance Steps For New Police Station

Further steps were taken by the Decatur city council Tuesday even,* ing for construction of a new police station, as the council approved additional appropriations for funds for construction cf the station. It appears now that the city police may, without any delays, be located in a new station by sometime in July. Architectural designer Jerold Lobsiger explained that in ail probability the station can be finished within a period of approximately four months. The council adopted a resolution transfering $29,000 from the water improvement fund into the street department funa. $6,000 from the water improvement fund into the recreation fund, and $55,000 from the water improvement fund into the general fund. Make Available The council then adopted a resolution for additional appropriations as follows: $17,500 from the general fund to the police department building improvement fund, and $17,500 from the gewral fund to the city hall building repair* and improvement fund. These are the two appropriations making funds available for construction of the new station and renovation of city hall. A total of $20,000 from the general fund to coinnton council properties and equipment fund for street light construction; $1,250

Cancer Crusade To Open On April 22 The Adams county Chapter society will launch its annual cancer crusade April 22, according to an announcement today by Mrs. Robert Krueckeberg, head of the local organization. . The annual educational and fundraising crusade will open Monday, April 22, and continue through Saturday, April 27, Mrs. Krueckeberg explained. Three training meetings have been scheduled for all volunteer workers for the crusade, and Mrs. Krueckeberg has urged all volunteers to attend one of the three meetings. The training sessions will be held Monday, April 8, at 7:30 p. m„ and Thursday, April 11, at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. The Monday and Thursday meetings will all be held at the Indiana & Michigan building. Attend Only One Volunteers have to attend only one of the three .to receive the necessary information, Mrs. Krueckeberg explained, and it is hoped that each volunteer will be able to attend one of the three. Again this year, the society will emphasize “To Cure More, Give More,” and “Fight Cancer with a Checkup and a Check.” With more than 1,200,000 Americans now alive and cured of cancer, and the prospect of saving many more lives, Mrs. Krueckeberg predicted a very successful 1963 crusade. 1963 Goal A goal of $2,961.80 has been set for the drive in Adams county this year. “The public is becoming increasingly aware of the urgency of the cancer problem and that something can be done about it,” she said. “In 1963, at least 44,000 men and women will be saved who would have been lost to cancer had they developed the disease ten years ago.” Mrs. Krueckeberg pointed out that while it is now possible to save at least one out of two of those who develop cancer, only one of three is being saved. “If •present rates continue,” she said, “about 88,000 men, women, and children will die of cancer jiiis year who might have been saved by earlier diagnosis and treatment."

from the general fund to fire department properties, for the purchase of the new truck chassis which will be used to carry an additional 1,000 gallons of water to rural fires. A total of $29,000 from street department to special street improvement fund for 1963, which will be used to renovate the street department’s new headquarters located in the old steam plant; and $6,000 from the recreation fund to services constructual repairs, to be used to repair or replace the roof at the Youth and Community Center. Persons will be given the opportunity to remonstrate at the council’s next meeting, scheduled for Tuestay, April 16, and following that meeting the appropriations will be referred to the state board of tax commissioners. The state board will set another hearing date within 15 days at the office of the county auditor, and taxpayers objecting to any of the additional appropriations may also "be heard at that time. If no logical complaints are given at either hearing, the additional appropriations will be approved, and the city will immediately let bids for contracts for construction of the station and renovation of city hall. The council also gave its approval to a contract between the city and Lobsiger, the architectural designer who will draw up plans and specifications, generally supervise, give final inspection, etc. Mayor Donald F. Gage asked Lobsiger to make a survey of the lot which houses the swimming pool and the old steam plant, to discover the best possible portion of the large area to locate the new station.

Decatur Scouts In 1963 Scout-O-Rama Two Boy Scout troops from Decatur wil Make part in the 1963 Scout-O-Rama to be held April 27 in the Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne. They are troop 60, sponsored by the Zion Lutheran church and Troop 65, sponsored by the Evangelical United Brethren church. Troop 65, with Herald R. Hitchcock as its leader, will have “Ropemaking” as its booth subject. Troop 60, led by Robert L. Baker, will have “Fingerprinting” as its subject. AU units have their admission tickets to the Scout-O-Rama, and are offering them to the public for sale, according to Ted Bieberstein, Bluffton, district chairman for the Limberlost district of the Boy Scouts. This year’s Scout-O-R am a promises to be the largest and most interesting one ever staged, according to Scout officials, who said that the booth subjects cover a wider range of subjects, with few duplications. Hundreds of Scouts and Cubs from the Anthony Wayne council area in northeastern Indiana will take part in this year’s show. INDIANA WEATHER Mostly cloudy, windy and much cooler tonight. Thursday partly cloudy and cool. Low tonight in the 30s north, low 50s south. High Thursday 45 to 50 north, 48 to 56 south. Sunset today 7:11 p. m. Sunrise Thursday 6:25 a. m. Outlook for Friday: Mostly fair and a little warmer. Lows 32 to 36. Highs 55 north to 65 south. TWO SECTIONS

INDIANAPOLIS (UPI) — Party caucuses in the special session of the Indiana Legislature appeared to have made progress today toward a willingness to compromise on a revenue raising plan to finance a record biennial budget. House Republicans who previouslywere dead-set against anything except a 3 per cent sales tax backed away slightly, and Senate Democrats who had favored a net income tax also retreated a little. The net result was that two of the four members of the tax conference committee seeking a solution to a problem which has contributed to the necessity of the special session since March 12 were given new freedom to dicker for a settlement. The implication was that the caucus members would support whatever settlement might be agreed on by the committee. Edwards Is Optimistic House Republican caucus chairman Charles Edwards, R-Spencer, was optimistic the session’s end was only a few days away. The GOP representatives gave their representative a vote of confidence to work out a compromise. Senate Democrats also agreed to let Sen. Robert P. O’Bannon, D-Corydon, work out a compromise. Sen. William Christy, DHammond, caucus chairman, said O'Bannon was “free to come out with just raising the gross income tax rate to meet the budget,” even if it differed from the latest plan, a four per cent adjusted gross income tax, which Democrats are considering. Senate Republicans also caucused but made no change from their previous decision requesting Sen. D. Russell Bontrager to use the State Tax and Financing Policy Commission recommendations of a 2 per cent sales tax and a gross income tax increase as a springboard for negotiations. House minority Democrats did not caucus this morning. Variation On Plan A variation of the Democratic four per cent adjusted gross income tax plan was outlined to newsmen by Sen. Marshall Kizer.’ The plan would impose a one per cet rate on all income up to S6OO per taxpayer and dependent and three per cent on all income above the S6OO. “This is an attempt to answer Republican objections to a four per cent rate," Kizer said- “This would have the effect of reducing the exemption.” He said the plan would include a corporate net income tax. “Even the Republicans agree we can’t go on leaving interstate business untaxed,” Kizer said. He added that one per cent of the S6OO “exemption” would bring in $54 million in a two-year period and the three per cent rate above (Continued on Page Six)

Monday Deadline For Voter Registration A number of Decatur residents have less than one week in which to register to vote in the May 7 primary election, county clerk Richard D. Lewton said this morning. Lewton explained that his office has purged approximately 3,000 Adams county residents, and about 1,000 in Decatur. Os those purged in Decatur, less than 500 have returned their cards to Lewton’s office. Cards’may no -longer be returned for the purpose of registration, the clerk said, as persons must now do their registering in his office in the county courthouse, as the registration deadline nears. Monday, April 8, is the final day in which persons will be able to register for the primary election. Absentee ballot applications may be picked up beginning next Monday. Anyone who did not vote in either the primary or general elections last year will not be registered to vote in this year’s primary, unless they have already returned the purging cards or register in Lewton’s office by next Monday. Anyone who was registered and voted in the primary, or general election, last year, is stiH eligible to vote in the May 7 primary.

BOY OF THE YEAR — President Kennedy presents a plaque to Ignacio Chavez, 17, of El Paso, Tex., marking his selection as “Boy of the Year.” The President holds a branding iron with “JFK” on it, given to him by the youth.

Securities Agency Seeks Legislation

WASHINGTON <UPH — The Securities and Exchange Commission today asked Congress for legislation to help correct certain “grave abuses” in the public sale and listing of securities. The agency included a request for laws to require more comprehensive reporting by all corporations, and the tightening of minimum standards needed to offer stock to the public. It accented tighter regulation and disclosure practices for over-tbe-counter sales of stocks which are hot registered with either of the major stock exchanges. The recommendations to Congress were the outgrowth of an extensive SEC staff investigation of sales and listing practices on the nation’s stock exchanges. SEC Chairman William L. Cary emphasized in a letter accompanying the report that the recommended improvements did not mean the securities industry was “a picture of persuasive, fraudulent activity.’’ “The report demonstrates that neither the fundamental structure of the securities markets nor the regulatory pattern of the securities acts, requires dramatic reconstruction,” he addedThe 1,600-page report, climaxing the most comprehensive study of the securities industry in 25 years, recommended: —Establishing standards o f character and financial responsibility for corporations which do not list their stock on the New York or American stock exchange —Requiring that all firms and individuals be subject to the authority of one of the self-regula-tory agencies in the securities industry. —Granting the SEC “direct disciplinary controls” over all individuals and “perfecting” controls of the National Association of Securities Dealers in this area. —Providing the commission with “intermediate sanctions” over all firms and individuals. —Using current self-regulatory powers to correct “certain excesses” in the sales techniques now employed by the industry. —Allowing SEC regulations of the operators of quotations systems who cover over-the-counter wholesale quotations. —Protecting the investor from behind victimized by fast-rising co called “hot issues” by requhing that information be more readily available on the financial future of such firms. —Requiring issuers of over-the-counter securities to meet current statutory requirements dealing with the filing of anual reports, compliance with proxy rules and (Continued on Page Six)

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Former Central Soya President Is Dead Roy Hall, 76, former president of the Central Soya Co., died Monday at his winter home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Mr. Hall, for years associated in business with D. W. McMillen, Sr., founder of McMillen Industries, became president of the Central Sugar Co. and executive vice president of Central Soya in this city Jan. 1, 1937. Two years later, he became president of Central Soya. He left the firm Sept. 20, 1942, to rejoin the certified public accounting firm of Hall, Penny and Jackson, in Chicago, as senior partner. He retired in 1960. Surviving are his wife, Bonnie; three daughters, Mrs. R. H. Dieterich of Wilmette, Hl., Mrs. E. L. McNeely of Winnetka, 111., and Mrs. Gilbert Younglove of Milwaukee, Wis., and seven grandchildren. A son, Mark, was killed in action while serving with the Marines on Guam during World War 11. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p:m. at the Bright funeral home in Crawfordsville, with burial in Oak Hills cemetery at that city. ONLY 9 Shopping Days Until ** it? .' .1 .bi'.- . /' Ji !U.