Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 80, Decatur, Adams County, 4 April 1963 — Page 1

VOL. LXI. NO. 80.

Senate Democrats Turn Down Proposed Revenue Plan From Committee

Rebels Order Warships Back

BUENOS AIRES (UPD—Rebel navy leaders ordered warships back to base today as government troops mopped up diehard stragglers winding up Argentina’s latest military crisis. The navy’s submarine establishment at Mar del Plata and its surrounding shore installations surrendered without firing a shot and navy rebel chieftain, Adm Eladio Vazquez ordered the battle fleet to return to moorings at Puerto Belgrano. Vazquez’ order apparently averted an all-out attack on rebelheld Puerto Belgrano by a mass of government forces moving toward the port 300 miles south of Buenos Aires. A motorized engineers group which rebelled at Bariloche surrendered under threat of attack. The capture of Mar del Plata found the base deserted. Most of its troops apparently fled to sea. At least 25 men had been killed and 50 others wounded in two days of scattered resistance by rebel diehards. Most of the fighting was limited to air strafing and bombing. There was little hand combat. A broadcast from a hidden radio station spoke of continued resistance by the “Patagonian Revolutionary Command.” suggesting the rebels might intend to hole up in the bleak southern territory of Patagonia. Tank Column Rolls A tank-led rebel troop column numbering about 700 men left the city of Junin Wednesday night for an unannounced destination. A score of rebel officers had fled to Uruguay or Chile, and it appeared that effective resistance had ceased. Some rebellious army units were still holding out, however, and anti-Peronist gunmen roamed the streets of Buenos Aires Wednesday night. Two volleys of gunfire were heard during the night near the Argentine “white house.” There was no report of casualties. Maj. Gen. Juan C. Ongania, the army commander, declared Wednesday night that continued resistance by his men will be “absolutely repressed.” Cease Fire Ignored Ongania said a motorized infantry regiment an artillery group and two motorized engineer battalions had ignored orders to lay down their arms. The

McNamara Sure Os LUS. Defenses

WASHINGTON (UPI) —Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara has told Congress that Russia’s economic and military power complex will not equal that of the United States “in our lifetime.” McNamara’s confident appraisal of the U.S. defenses was contained in testimony given to the Senate Armed Services Committee in February. It was made public today by the committee. The defense secretary said allout nuclear war was “improbable,” but his testimony made it Decatur Temperature Local weather data for the 24 hour period ending; at 11 a.m. today. 12 noon 70 12 midnight .. 51 1 p.m 68 1 a.m 60 2 p.m 68 2 a.m 46 3 p.m 66 3 a.m. 40 4 p.m- 68 4 a.m 40 5 p.m 68 6 a.m. 89 6pm 66 6am 89 7 p.m. ~...-.. 62 7 a.m 40 8 p.m 60 8 a.m 41 9 p.m 58 9 a.m. 44 10 p.m....— 54 10 a.m 52 11 p.m52 11 a.m 58 precipitation ... Total for the 24 hour period ending at 7 am. today, .09 inchea The St. Mary’s river was at 4.17 feet. ..J?.:- .....—ir...

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rebel units were in widely separated areas, however, and there appeared to be little likelihood of their offering concerted resistance. The back of the revolt was broken Wednesday when the navy ordered rebels in its ranks to cease fire. The revolt was led by retired army generals, but most of their supporters were sailors or marinesVasquez conferred for hours Wednesday night with leaders of the army and air force. He was reported resisting demands for reductions in the size of the marine corps and the navy's air arm and the retirement of a number of admirals. Duo Marine Plant Is Toured By Optimists Members of the Decatur Optimist club, following their weekly breakfast meeting this morning, were taken on a tour of the Duo Marine Co., which recently moved into its new plant in industrial park on 13th street. Guided by Nell Hesher, the Optimists toured the entire plant, and watched the formation of the boats from the pouring of the mold to the completed product. The brilliant color finishes, together with the attractive decor of the offices and plant, drew many favorable comments from the visitors. The visitors asked many questions of the skilled employes and received highly informative - replies. One aspect of production which amazed the visitors was the fact that the finish is applied first, rather than fast, as in the usual operation. The result is a brilliant color that is weather resistant. Duo Marine was first incorporated in September of 1958, and from a humble beginning has shown a steady increase in size and production. It produces three sizes of boats and 24 models. It is capable of producing seven boats per day, and operates with 42 employes six days a week. The company operates its own fleet of transport carriers and has six sales representatives throughout the United States.

clear he thought the United States was ready to fight if necessary—and win. McNamara said that all of Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s actions “indicate the conclusion that he knows we can destroy his society today should he attack us from the ground, the sea, the atmosphere or space ” Responding to criticism from committee members for some Pentagon decisions, McNamara defended his policy of phasing out manned bombers, cancelling the Skybolt missile and other steps he has taken. He also said the United States would be stronger—not weaker—if a treaty banning nuclear testing could be negotiated with the Soviet Union. McNamara said he was confident this country would continue to have „ the ability to penetrate Soviet defenses with strategic payloads, even without further U.S. nuclear weapons tests in the atmosphere to perfect warheads.

INDIANAPOLIS (UPD-Senate Democrats today spoiled the hopes that a revenue-raising plan outlined by an Indiana legislative conference committee would be approved, paving the way for the special session to end. Sen. Marshall F. Kizer of Plymouth said after a caucus “they turned it down.” “They asked us to supply the majority of the votes for a passage we don’t want,” Kizer said, apparently referring to Republicans on the conference committee who previously had asked Governor Welsh in a roundabout way to persuade reluctant Democrats to accept the tax package, which included a 2 per cent sales tax. Welsh later lunched with Democratic leaders, presumably to give the word that the suggested compromise plan had his blessing. The tax program was being presented as a trial balloon by a conference committee without its endorsement. Four caucuses were scheduled to hear it this morning, but House Democrast and Republicans postponed theirs until afternoon — The program also includes a one-third increase in the gross income tax rate, and a 2 per cent corporate net income levy existing for only two years with the income earmarked for a Lake Michigan port. _—- —— The compromise package, containing elements of financing methods favored by various segments of the legislature throughout the regular and special sessions, was being submitted to four caucuses of House and Senate Republicans and Democrats this morning. The compromise does not bear the endorsement of the conference committee. Presumably, however, if the caucuses indicated acceptance the committee then would approve it. Reports that die program was the brainchild of the Democratic governor were, in effect, denied by the chief executive. But he implied he had agreed to go along with it. , Says He Was Approached Welsh said he was approached Wednesday afternoon by Rep. John Coppes, R-Nappanee, chairman of the tax conference committee. "He came to me and inquired whether I would be for a program including a corporate tax dedicated to the port,” Welsh said. “I did say I thought it would have some advantages and that it would be highly acceptable to me. “He said he hoped there would be a few more Democratic votes this time for whatever program the conference committee came up with. I said I don’t think there will be any problem. "I am sure there are many Democrats who now will vote for a program to finance the budget,” the governor said. Welsh was believed to have been “sold” on the program because it contained provisions for financing the start of construction of the Burns Ditch port, one of his pet projects and the chief beneficiary of a $36.5 million economic- development fund he tried vainly to get through this legislature. Contains Some for AU If the caucuses “buy” the program it probably will be because it contains a little of each major tax method supported by legislative blocs—the sales tax by House Republicans, the gross income tax increase by Senate Republicans, and the corporate net income tax by Democrats in both houses. While the total picture gave rise to optimism, a note of realism quickly crept into the proceeding when two senators —one Democratic and the other Republicanrose to points of personal privilege on the Senate floor. Sen. Willis K. Batchelet, RFremont, warned that “people do not want two taxes. This will just create more ill will against us. Let’s not put on two taxes and make everybody have to keep two sets of books ” Sen. Jack Mankin, D-Terre Haute, said “the Senate has .made one thing clear in a test vote—we do not want a sales tax ” "The Chamber of Commerce sold ‘right to work’ to this legislature,” said Mankin, “and now they are trying to sell the sales tax. The political shock . wave from a sales tax will make the (Continued on Page Eight)

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Decatur, Indiana, Thursday, April 4,1963.

Mass Transit Bill Reduced

WASHINGTON (UPD—The Senate was expected today to pass the Kennedy administration’s mass transit bill which has been cut by $125 million from the original SSOO million request. Sponsors of the bill, which was trimmed Wednesday after Sen. Stuart Symington, D-Mo., suggested the nation could not afford the full amount, hope the reduction will improve the measure’s chances for House passage. As now written, federal grants totaling $375 million would be made available during the next three years to urban communities to build transit systems to aid commuters. Although sponsors agreed that the funds would not go far in relieving jammed city streets, they said it opened the door to federal participation in what has been purely a local problem. Opponents of the bill said it would eventually cost $lO billion. Sen. Frank J. Lausche, D-Ohio, said the legislation was the first step toward nationalization of the railroads. Other congressional news: Foreign aid: Congress studied a detailed explanation of where $4.5 billion would be spent which the foreign aid agency has requested for its overseas programs. Agency for International Development Director David E. Bell sent the 75-page explanation to congressional committees to give them a “clearer view of basic U.S. objectives ” Education: A Republican representative charged Wednesday that House Rules Committee clearance of a $237 million medical school aid bill for a floor vote may have been part of a “deal” to shelve all other education bills. After the Rules Committee action, Rep. Albert H. Quie, RMinn., speaking for GOP members of the House Education and Labor Committee, said he had been told no other school bills would be allowed out of the Rules Committee this session. Quie blamed President Kennedy for forcing Democratic members of the “Education Committee to give up consideration of a general college aid bill until the medical school measure has cleared Congress. Budget: House Republican Leader Charles A. Halleck, Ind., said Democrats were trying to “scare the daylights out of the country with trumped-up threats of what will happen” if the GOP succeeds in its effort to cut $lO to sls billion from President Kennedy’s proposed budget. So far, Republicans have kept secret their budget-cutting proposals for each agency until after the House or its Appropriations Committee has acted. They then claim credit for what ever reduction was made. Dairy: The Kennedy administration has urged Congress to approve a compromise plan for cutting dairy surpluses. The proposal includes a new pricing method for milksheds regulated by federal milk marketing orders. It also asks farmers to accept payments for voluntarily reducing their production. Union Good Friday Services Planned The Associated Churches of Decatur will conduct the annual union Good Friday services from 12 noon until 3 p.m. Friday, April 12, at the Zion United Church of Christ, Third and Jackson streets. Seven of the local pastors will speak during the three-hour service on the theme, “Faces Around the Cross.” Each speaker will deal with a different personality in the Passion Week story. A complete schedule of the service will be announced next week.

Poe, Hoagland Residents Ask Phone Switch Residents in the Poe and Hoagland areas of Adams and Allen counties have filed petitions with the Indiana PSC, asking that their territories be released from General Telephone company to Citizens Telephone company, so that they may call their friends and neighbors without a toll charge. In addition, attorneys for the former Poe Farmers Mutual, which was purchased last December by General Telephone Co. after turning down an offer from Citizens for twiee as much money, asked that the PSC determine If it,is economically feasible for extended area service to be granted to the remaining subscribers who will stay with General. . 39 Affected Petitions in the Poe area show that 20 in the south part of the line wish to come to the Citizens Telephone Co., so that they can converse with Decatur, Monroe, and Preble without going through toll procedure. Three are noncommittal, and 32 in the north wish to stay with General. On the Hoagland line, 35 were contacted, 19 wish to come to Citizens, 14 to stay with General, and two are non-committal. Generally, those in the north oriented toward Fort Wayne desire General service, while those in the south, oriented toward Preble and Decatur, desire Citizens service. Extended Service Involved In the agreement reached last December in the articles of sale, the eighth paragraph stipulated that General agreed to furnish free service from the Poe exchange to Hoagland, Ossian, Preble and Tocsin until conversion to dial, in about 18 months. After that date, free service will be replaced with extended area service, if such service is determined to be economically feasible, is acceptable to Citizens, and approved by the PSC; otherwise, toll service will be instituted. A number of people in the north part of Adams county, including the county surveyor and the Root township trustee, and several businessmen, are on lines that would necessitate long-distance calls to Decatur. Monmouth, etc. Therefore, they desire to switch to Citizens Telephone Co. Companies Near Agreement Also, General Telephone Co., in a letter to the Poe association, now states that they will go to long-distance service, rather than free extended area service. So, the Poe group is asking the commission to determine if this is according to the contract. Citizens Telephone company has signified that it is “ready, willing and able” to service the three-doz-en additional locations, which are adjacent to Citizens area. General has signified that they are interested, and will now determine if irregular borders can be worked out, so that those desiring the switch can be accommodated, without hardship on the others. INDIANA WEATHER Clear and cool tonight. Friday sunny north, increasing cloudiness south, warmer, Ixtw tonight 2 7to 32 north 28 to 36 south. High Friday 55 to 61. Sunset today 7:12 p.m. Sunrise Friday 6:23 a.m. Outlook for Saturday; Partly cloudy and warmer. Lows near 40. Highs ..mid 60s north, mid 70s south.

- ___— ' — .. CAPTURED CUBAN RAIDER—PoIice in Nassau, Bahamas, guard a boat in which 16 anti-Castro exiles and one American were captured.

Lenten Meditation (By Rev. Charles J. Ueber, assistant pastor, St. Mary’s CathoUc Church) “He that shall persevere to the end, he shall be saved.” Matt. 24, 13. There is a principle in sports that we may also apply to the things of the spirit. The principle is: “Follow Through.” It is not enough to hit a baseball, a golf or tennis ball; the player must with bat, club or racket continue the swing in the direction he wants the ball to go. Whether one hits the ball where he wants it depends a great deal on this follow-through. Follow-through makes good players in any game, but even greater saints. Perseverance is essential to spiritual progress; it’s the followthrough. To persevere means to persist, to continue in any enterprise or undertaking, in spite of counter influences, oppositions, difficulties, hazards, setbacks; to go on resolutely in the face of contradiction and criticism; to hang on, to endure, to stick to it, to follow through- Without this persistency nothing is accomplished. Youi'bne part of inspiration must be mixed with nine-tenths of perspiration if you are to reap a reward. Lent provides an opportunity to apply the words of the Master on perseverance to fit your aim, your goal. “I shall continue trying;” “If I shall continue praying;” "If I shall continue experimenting, studying or practicing;” “If I shall continue imitating the Master;” if I do but “continue,” if I do but “persevere,” I can become more like Him every day and with every turn, even as so many saints never gave up following Him. So can I.

Kennedy Lashes At Budget Reduction

WASHINGTON (UPD — President Kennedy today seemed to have found a happy slugging ground with the Republicans: the domestic economy of today as compared with latter years of the Eisenhower administration. Barring an economic downturn, the President apparently intends to stay on the same track for months to come and possibly into the sensitive 1964 election year The track is simple: for those who would follow GOP urging to cut the new frontier budget for fiscal 1964, cast a backward look at the economy of 1958-60. The Chief Executive at his conference Wednesday shot sparks over an otherwise routine meeting with reporters when asked about budget cuts proposed by former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. x Says Recession Would Result Kennedy relieved his counterattack to some extent by picturing the Eisenhower recommendations as echoes from a Republican budget director, Maurice Stans. But since Eisenhower stood by the Stans figures, Kennedy said the proposed cuts would pitch America into a recession and slow efforts to overtake Russia in space. Eisenhower recently supported the Stans theory that sl3 billion could be cut from the new Kennedy budget. Asked by reporters for his reaction, Kennedy fired back that while Stans was budget director (and in plain inference, while Eisenhower was president), the country had two recessions, a high unemployment rate, largest peacetime deficit and largest outflow of gold. “That is not a record we plan to duplicate if we can help it,” the President said to reporters and a nationwide radio-television audience. Conference Highlights Other news conference highlights : —He estimated the number of Soviet troops in Cuba at between 12,000 and 13,000, from a high of about 22,000 last fall. Soviet withdrawals from Cuba in March were estimated at about 4,000. The President promised the United States would keep a continuing and close watch on the situation. —He conceded the possibility of Cuban refugee hit-and-run raids on Soviet installations and ships being mounted from the long Florida coastline, but said this government discouraged such action because it might give Cuban Premier Fidel Castro greater, support from the Russians and lead to dangerously stepped-up conflict. —The President thought De-

sense Department investigators made a mistake in proposing use of lie detectors to track down officials who gave out a private memorandum involving the TFX fighter plane contract. Furthermore, Kennedy made it plain that he would oppose use of the polygraph in future internal government inquiries about news sources. —He defended Congress against what a reporter called “a very low record of accomplishments.” The President was confident the House and Senate would start moving on major legislation in the weeks ahead. British Budget's Reception Mixed LONDON (UPD — Prime Minister Harold Macmillan’s new “expansion without inflation” budget, drawn along the same lines as President Kennedy’s, was given a 50-50 chance today of saving the Conservative party’s faltering prestige. Reception of the $19.4 billion deficit budget presented Wednesday was mixed, generally on party lines. The Conservatives called it “brilliant.” The opposition Laborites said it was “dull” and inadequate. Opinion in London financial circles was that the 1963-64 budget was a real but not necessarily dramatic move to expand the sagging economy without threatening the stability of the pound sterling. A four-day debate on the government’s proposals was scheduled to begin this afternoon in the House of Commons. Macmillan, with a 104-vote majority, was certain of winning approval. Designed to pump $753 million back into the pockets of taxpayers, the budget was directed at the middle-class voter and the mass of unemployed. Taxes were cut on incomes and homes. Most political observers viewed the budget as the Conservatives’ last chance to reverse their steadily declining political fortunes in the face of a resurgence by the Labor party. Macmillan’s future could depend on the success of its implementationThe budget includes measures similar to those of the Kennedy administration. They both call for a deliberate increase in the existing deficit through tax cuts to create jobs and ease unemployment.

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Arguments Heard In Damage Suit Today Final arguments were heard in the Adams circuit court today in a $27,500 damage suit, a result of a car-pedestrian accident in downtown Decatur in 1956. Clarence A. Hunter, 70, of 228 Madison St., is requesting the $27,500 for personal injuries suffered when he was struck by a car driven by Jerry Baughman, Decatur, on December 30, 1956, on Second street. Hubert R. McClenahan, representing Hunter, and DeVoss and Smith, representing Baughman, presented final arguments today before Judge Myles F. Parrish in the trial without a jury. According to the complaint filed January 16, 1958, by Hunter, he was walking from east to west across Second street, between Madison and Monroe streets, at the time of the mishap, which occurred at 12:30 a.m. Hunter states he was in the east portion of the street and Baughman was southbound, and' contends carelessness and negligence on the part at Baughman, alleging he “drove on that side of the street to his left.” Officer Testifies Several witucsses testified in the ’ court action this morning, in- ' eluding Roy Chilcote, a city police j officer at the time, and one of the ; investigating officers of the ac- ‘ cident. ( Hunter also contends careless- , ness and negligence on the part of ' Baughman, alleging that Baugh- . man “failed to keep his auto under control failed to keep a proper . lookout „ drove at a rate of speed r higher than was prudent under , the conditions existing.” , Hie plaintiff asks the judgement t of $27,500 for medical and hospital . expenses which he has incurred in excess'' of $25,0w, and states that he will incur additional medical and hospital expenses in the future. Gives Injuries Among the injuries suffered by Hunter, according to the complaint, were: severe shock, a fracture of the right leg and the right clavicle, and lacerations, contusions and abrasions in numerous places on ' the body. The complaint says the plain- • tiff was rendered unconscious for 1 three weeks, requiring numerous blood transfusions and intravenous fluids. Thurman I. Drew, local hospital 1 administrator, also testified today, ■ explaining that Hunter has an ac- ■ count of $1,068.95 remaining with 1 the hospital for treatment received ’ as a result of the accident. TWO SECTIONS

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