Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 254, Decatur, Adams County, 28 October 1963 — Page 1

VOL. LXI NO. 254.

1,500 Troops Brought Home

FRANKFURT, Germany, (UPI) — The United States shipped home 1,500 combat troops on return flights of Operation Big Lift planes but kept the movement secret to avoid arousing Europeans’ concern, it was learned today. Big Lift, which brought more than 15,000 combat troops from bases in Texas to Germany for maneuvers, caused fears here that the number of U.S. troops permanently stationed in Europe would be cut. The 1,500-man battle group was being returned to the United States in a normal rotation move and its withdrawal had nothing to do with reducing the strength of the six U.S. divisions here. But Washington officials, currently seeking to counteract suspicion in Europe that U. S. combat power here may be reduced, were reported to have feared the rotation move would be misunderstood. - No Announcement Allowed Strenuous efforts were made to divert attention from the Kansas outfit’s return after six months’ temporary duty and no announcement was allowed. Secretary of State Dean Rusk gave additional reassurances that no cuts were contemplated in K s. strength in Europe in a speech here Sunday dedicating a memorial to soldierstatesman Gen. George C. Marshall. .

Russians Out

Os Moon Race

MOSCOW (UPI) — The Soviet Union, now officially out of the race to the moon, turned today to the domestic problems that may have prompted its decision. Premier Nikita S. Khrushchev, in a 10,000-word interview to Soviet journalists Saturday, said “it would be very interesting to make a trip to the moon but I cannot say now when this will be possible.” Noting the U.S. target date of 1970 for such a flight, he said “I wish them success. And we shall watch how they fly there.” Western observers believed the decision may have followed recognition that the money earmarked for the moon project was more urgently needed on earth to solve industrial and agricultural problems and to provide a better standard of living. Communist union spokesmen for 68 million workers met here today to discuss better working conditions, including a proposal to cut the work week for most employees from 41 to 36 hourSj ' — Khrushchev made news on a number of fronts in his long interview. His major points included : & —American Wheat: KhrushArthur W. Haggard Dies Last Evening Arthur W. Haggard, 72, of 121 W. Fleming Ave., Fort Wayne, a native of Monroe, and a veteran Fort Wayne post office employe, died at 8:30 p. m. Sunday at the Lutheran hospital in that city, where he had been a patient three weeks. fsr. Haggard served as a substitute mail carrier at both the Monroe and Decatur post offices until 1919. when he moved to Fort Wayne and became a clerk at the post office In that city. He retired in 1960 as assistant superintendent of mails. He was born at Monroe, a son of William Henry and Effie MixHaggard, and was married to Evelyn Schoonover at Lima, 0., Oct. 2, 1924. Mr. Haggard was a member of the Simpson Methodist church, the Decatur Masonic lodge 571, Fort Wayne Scottish Rite, and American Legion Post 47. A veteran of World War I, he served in the Army mail service. Surviving in addition to his wife arc two bro'hers, Enos Haggard of Indianapolis, Haggard of Decatur route 2. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p m. Wednesday in the Elzey home for funerals at Waynedale, Dr. Evan H. Bergwall officiating. Burial will be in the Decatur cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p m. today. The Decatur Masonic lodge will hold services at 8 p. m. Tuesday.

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“We have six divisions in Germany,” he said. “We intend to maintain these devisions here as long as there is need for them — and under present circumstances there is no doubt that they will continue to be needed — and they are backed by nuclear forces of almost unimaginable power.” In reference to fears expressed here that Operation Big Lift, by its demonstration that an entire armored division can be airlifted to Europe in less than three days, would lead to troop cuts. Rusk said: A Source Os Strength “The opposite is the case. Because of this airlift we have at the moment a seventh division temporarily in Europe. Moreover, equipment is in position for’ still another division. Thus, the airlift capability developed by the United States at such great expense provides a major source of added strength to the alliance.” Rusk called on the European members of the NATO, alliance to work for increased military and political cooperation. He stressed in particular the need for a NATO nuclear force of Polaris-armed ships financed and manned by several countries. The Big Lift rotation move involved the 2nd Battle Group, 26th Infantry, which went back to Ft. Riley, Kans, from temporary duty in Germany.

chev balked at agreeing to ship the $250 million worth of American wheat he seeks to buy on US. ships, which would cost the Russians as much as sl2 a ton more than the world average. “If the Americans attach any discriminatory terms to the sale of wheat we shall not buy wheat in America,” he said. — The Soviet Economy: Khrushchev said that on the whole it was going "very well,” but bad weather caused grain crop failures and made foreign grain purchases necessary. He said the nation’s chemical industry, which will be the subject of a central committee meeting next month, needs an investment of $22 billion in the next seven years to make more fertilizer for the farms and more plastics for industry and the consumer. —The Sino-Soviet Dispute: He called for an “end to the polemics” between the two Communist giants. Western observers said this could be a prelude to a final conciliation attempt before a possible rupture of party and even government relations. ' , — Germany . Khrushchev called again for a German peace treaty and “free city” status for West Berlin. He charged that West Germany was a “military camp where almost one million soldiers are concentrated" and that West German leaders dream of “establishing their order” in Communist East Germany. Richard V. Andrews Is Taken By Death Richard V. Andrews, 51, a lifelong resident of Decatur, died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday at his home, 1321 Master Drive. He had been ill since July. He was born in Adams county Feb. 18, 1912, a son of Russell and Mae Elzey-Andrews, and was married to Agnes O. Troutner July 9, 1932. Mr. Andrews was a 20-yeas employe of thg General Electric Co., working at the Taylor street plant in Fort Wayne. Surviving in addition to his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Melvin (Joan) Wheeler of Decatur; one grandchild: two brothers, Lawrence and Russell Andrews, both of Decatur; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Kraus of Dearborn, Mich., and Mrs. Lloyd (Geraldine) YouSe of Hoagland, and two uncles, Lawrence Elzey of Covington. Kv., and Thomas Andrews of Decatur, Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Zwick funeral home, with the Rev. J. O. Penrod officiating. Burial will be in the Decatur cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of the services..

Democrats To Hold Meeting Wednesday “Are Girls People?” will be the subject of an informal discussion Wednesday at 8 p. m., by mayor candidate Carl Gerber and the Democratic candidates for clerktreasurer, city judge, and city council, and the women of Decatur are especially invited to hear the program, Mrs. Frank Bohnke, city vice chairman of the Democratic party, said today. The program will be held at Democratic headquarters at the corner of Second and Monroe streets. While mothers and daughters are especially invited, the problems of city service for the housekeepers of the city (keeping the streets and alleys clean and free of leaves, collecting garbage and trash in the three years when elections are not held) will also be discussed. Industrial jobs for children, and the future of young people in Decatur, will be mentioned and enlarged upon. All of the Democratic candidates will be present, and will try to answer any questions concerning the administration of city government in Decatur for the next four years. The principal concern of the program will be an elaboration on a program for girls recreational supervision in the city, in addition to the boys program.

Mrs. Wilson Heath Dies Early Sunday Mrs. Pearl Heath, 66, wife of Wilson Heath of Dixon, 0., died at 3:05 a. m. Sunday at the Van Wert county hospital, where she had been a patient 27 days. She had been in failing health for six months. Born in Van Wert county Dec. 9, 1896, she was a daughter of Jrmes and Minnie Bellis-Whitt, and was married to Wilson Heath Oct. 13, 1915. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Boyd Heath of Payne, 0., and Floyd Heath, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Dale (Ruth) Purk of Dixon, and Mrs. Corlcss (Wilma) Welker of Van Wert; her mother, Mrs. Minne Whitt of Dixon; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Two daughters and one brother are deceased. Funeral rites will be held at 2:30 p. m. Tuesday at the H. D. Smith funeral home in Convoy, O, the Rev. Robert Kenney officiating. Burial will be iA the Convoy IOOF cemetery. Women Honored At Republican Meeting The spotlight was focused on the women at Republican headouarters Saturday night, and Mrs. Winifred L. Spaulding, candidate for city council, and Mrs. John M. Doan, G. O. P. vice chairman, were the honored guests. Both were presented with gifts and Mrs. Spaulding, an Indiana University graduate, is the first woman to run for election to the council in the history of Decatur, it was pointed out. Robert S. Anderson, G. O. P. city treasurer, presented the gifts to Mrs. Spaulding and Mrs. Doan. During the presentation, •in making reference to the stand-ing-room-only crowd at the meeting. Anderson reminded the audience of the progress made by the party in Decatur in the past few years. The local lawyer stated that the first Republican meeting he ever attended was in the fall of 1947 when the late John M. Doan was runnmg for mayor and the attendance consisted of only six or seven persons. Anderson, who served as city attorney with Mayor Doan, paid tribute to the accomplishment of the Doan administration, including the grade A milk ordinance, zoning ordinance, sewers, water treatment plant, pol ce radio, police cars and fire equipment. He stated that “good government is the best politics, and serving your city and giving good government, will in turn help to attract new people to your party. Continue To Grow “We are still the minority party but if we make an extra effort to give the people the service and improvements they need, we can continue to grow as a party,” Anderson sadd. Rev. Charles Hill, pastor of the First Christian chureh, opened the meeting with the invocation, and the G. O. P. candidates’ wives, Mrs. Donald Gage and Mrs. Charles Stonestreet were introduced. Other ladies present and receiving recognition were Mrs. David Heller, Mrs. John E. Doan, Mrs. Adolph Kolter, Mrs. David Campbell, Mrs. LaVelle Death Continued on Page 8)

Decatur, Indiana, Monday, October 28, 1963.

Kerr-Mills Medical Care t 1.. • • . _ ! . . Program Is Assailed In Report From Committee

Rescuers Work To Free Trapped Men

PEINE, Germany (uA) — Three brave men played cards in an air pocket beneath the earth today while rescuers worked to free them from the flooded iron mine where they have been trapped four days. The three miners reported jubilantly Sunday night that rising flood waters, which earlier threatened them with slow death, were receding. * But rescuers trying to sink a shaft through which a rescue capsule can be lowered faced a ticklish job. Engineers said the boring could break the air pocket and release the air pressure, engulfing the three men in the water which fills the rest of the mine. Drilling was proceeding carefully through shields to prevent a loss of pressure. ’Two separate two-foot escape shafts were being drilled but it appeared doubtful that either one would reach the miners before Wednesday. The three—Emil Pohlai, 34, Fritz Leder, 36, and Gerhard High Court Rejects School Board Plea WASHINGTON (UPI) — The Supreme Court rejected today an appeal of the Mobile County (Ala.) School Board, from an order requiring a start on public school desegregation this fall. Earlier the board asked Judge Hugo L. Black to block the order pending appeal, on the ground it would seriously disrupt the education of the county’s 75,000 school children. X Black refused to do so bn Aug. 16. He said the board hSs known for nine years that it has running its school system in an unconstitutional manner but has done nothing about it. The Mobile decision was the first directed towards Alabama publi c schools below college level since the Supreme Court’s famous school desegregation ruling of 1954. Heavy Demand For Sales Exemptions INDIANAPOLIS (UPD - An “exceptionally heavy” demand for sales tax exemption certificates led the Indiana Department of Revenue to announce today that it plans a close audit of such exemptions to be sure they are not being claimed on taxable transactions. Commissioner James C. Courtney said “there has been an exceptionally heavy demand for certificates to be used in connection with purchases which are tax-exempt under the Indiana sales tax act.” “These certificates represent the proof furnished by the purchasers to the retail merchant that the item of tangible or personal property so purchased is being used for a tax-exempt purpose,” Courtney added. “It is apparent from the heavy demand for these exemption certificates that one of the first areas of a field audit in connection with the sales tax will be a survey of the blanket certificates in the hands of suppliers to determine that exemptions are not being claimed on taxable transactions.” INDIANA WEATHER Partly cloudy and cool tonight. Chance of some local frost in most favorable places tonight. Tuesday fair and not much temperature change. Lows tonight in the 30s north, 34 to 42 south. Highs Tuesday 55 to 80 north, 57 to 66 south. Sunset today 5:48 p. m. Sunrise Tuesday 7:10 a. m. Outlook for Wednesday: Generally fair and cool. Lows in the 30a. Highs 57 to 67.

Hanusch, 43—were among 129 miners in the shaft Thursday night when 19 million gallons of sludge from an ore-washing process at the surface, spilled into Mathilde Mine. All three are married men and fathers. At least 39 men are known dead and a 40th, Karl Eull, is believed dead. Seven others were brought safely to the surface Friday night after being trapped in another air pocket. Rescue workers in a sugar beet field on the surface first learned the three men were alive Sunday when their faint knocking was heard. An oilwell rig bored the 262 feet into the narrow air pocket, three yards wide and 100 yards long. A microphone as lowered to catch the miners’ first ords: “We’re getting along fine. Don’t worry about us.” The men reported they were passing the time by playing a children’s card game called “Black Peter” and a dice game called “Man, Don’t Get Mad.” Senate Group Scheduled For Probe Tuesday WASHINGTON (UPI) — Sen. John J. Williams, R-Del.. said today he has nothing to “prove or disprove” reports of a- Pro-fumo-like story of a German beauty’s relations with prominent Washington figures. Williams said in a statement that the reports about activities of the West German woman, who was returned home after an FBI investigation, were not among the incidents he is to discuss before the Senate Rules Committee in a closed session Tuesday. The committee is investigating outside activities of Senate employes, primarily the affairs of former Senate Democratic Secretary Robert G. (Bobby) Baker. Williams referred specifically to a copyrighted story about the German woman in Sunday’s Des Moines (Iowa) Register. Williams said the story “did not originate from my office and whether it is true or false is something for which I cannot answer and for which the writer will have to assume the full responsibility.” He added in his statement: “/There is nothing in my files which will either prove or disprove the story—nor was this one of the subjects on the agenda to be discussed by my meeting with the Senate Rules Committee tomorrow." The party girl was described as the 27-year-old brunete wife of a West German army sergeant who had been assigned to the German military mission here. The woman, called a “ravishing beauty” by an embassy spokesman, was whisked back to Germany with her husband on Aug. 21 at the urging of the FBI. which had investigated her behavior. She attracted the attention of the FBI because of the expensive clothes she wore and the high standard of living she and her husband maintained in the country club section of nearby Arlington, Va. The woman also had a habit of dropping the names of prominent persons, according to reports. Williams is scheduled to be the leadoff witness at Tuesday’s closed hearing, which was called to look into the activities of Robert G. (Bobby) Baker, who resigned on Oct 7 as Senate Democratic secretary following published reports of his business interests.

WASHINGTON (UPI) —Eight Democratic senators today attacked the Kerr - Mills medical care program on its third anniversary as “ineffective” in meeting the health needs of the nation’s 18 million elder citizens The highly critical majority report issued by the Senate health subcommittee on aging said less than 1 per cent of the country’s elderly persons received aid under the program and most recipients were subjected to “degrading” welfare tests to become eligible. The report was a frank effort to push President Kennedy’s long-stalled plan for health care for the aged financed through Social Security. This measure is in the House Ways & Means Committee with no chance for action this year. Challenged Majority Report Three Republican members of the . Senate subcommittee challenged the majority report's conclusions that the Kerr-Mills program represented an “ineffective and piecemeal" approach to the problem. They called the report a “prematCire judgment based on inadequate evidence.” They also accused the Kennedy administration of deliberately failing to implement Kerr-Mills. The only explanatory material put out by the Health. Education and Welfare (HEW) Department to help the states, the Republicans said, consisted of three documents prepared during the Eisenhower administration. The Kerr-Mills program enacted by Congress in October, 1960, created for the first time a new category of public assistance — Medical Assistance for the Aged (MAA). Provides Matching Grants — It provides matching federal grants to the states for health benefits for the “medically in<tigent,“ or peisons over 65 who are not on relief but are too poor to bear the burden of costly medical bills. The majority report said only 28 of the 50 states had joined the program, hence it was far from a national plan to help the aged. ' The majority report was signed by Chairman Pat McNamara, D-Mich., and Democratic Sens. Clair Engle, Calif., Maurine Newerger, Ore.; Wayne Morse. Ore., Joseph S. Clark, Pa : Edmund S. Muskie, Maine Fdward V. Long, Mo„ and Frank E. Moss, Utah. Anderson Union Backs Penny-Hoarding Plan ANDERSON, Ind. (UPI> — United Auto Workers Local 662 today backed a penny-hoarding plan in a frank attempt to harass the state in its collection oi the new two per cent sales tax. Local chairman Gene Pitts said Sunday the local's 12,000 members were being urged to hoard all the pennies they Could get their hands on to dramatize their oposition to the tax. Pitts said the program would create a shortage of pennies in the Anderson area and would be “a real demonstration of citizen opposition to the salts tax.’’

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Thousands March In Race Demonstrations

By United Press International Thousands of persons .marched in Wichita. Kan., and Cincinnati Sunday to back desegregation demands and integration leaders in New Orleans hoped for a similar show of force today when they present Negro grievances to the school board. The Negro Parent-Teacher Association of New Orleans is scheduled to meet tonight with the Orleans Parish school board and present a 17-page petition asking for desegregation of all elementary schools. The Rev. Avery C. Alexander has issued a call for 10,000 Negroes to show up at the meeting in a show of support for the broadened desegregation. The Wichita march was to protest alleged housing discrimination. About 3.000 whites and Negrties marched a half-mile tq city hall where they got assurances from Mayor Gerald Byrd oi “careful consideration to your proposal for a fair housing ordinance." The march in Cincinnati was larger. Negro leaders estimated about 30.000 persons turned out tor the four-hour demonstration, but police officials put the figure at 16.000. The marchers v/ere protesting discrimination against the Negro in housing

G. E. Union Seeking 4-Day Work Week The union employes of the local General Electric plant have voted for a four-day ‘ work week a.<? a means of averting an impending layoff. The union proposal is presently being negotiated with plant management. The vote for * the four-day schedule was taken last week at a meeting of the plant union, Local 294 of the United Electrical and Machine Workers of America. General Electric plant manager. George Auer, said this morning that the lawoff would involve “about 140” workers and that if the four-day week were approved considerably leas than that num-

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and employment. Trenton, N.J., was the site of another massive civil rights inarch during the weekend. About S.(MX) persons converged on the state capital Saturday to emphasize their demands for stronger action by the state on civil rights matters. Other developments: Birmingham, Ala.: The final detachment of Alabama National Guardsmen federalized during the September racial crisis here was scheduled for release tonight. Jackson, Miss-: Efforts to crack segregation in Jackson churches continued Sunday when two white ministers from Chicago attempted to enter a Methodist church with a Negro companion. The Negro obeyed orders to leave, but the ministers didn’t and were arrested. Lexington. N.C.: More than 50 Negroes began a march on city hall Sunday night to protest segregation customs but dispersed when officials warned them they were violating a city ordinance. Montgomery, Ala,: Gov. George C. Wallace announced this weekend he would ask a federal grand jury to investigate alleged Communist influences in Birmingham’s racial troubles.

Search For Plane Os Valparaiso Man LIVINGSTON, Mont. (UPI) — Authorities here were searching today for a light plane piloted by a Valparaiso, Ind., man missing between Livingston and Sheridan, Wyo. The pilot, L. K, Wycoff, 63, was identified by the Montana Aeronautics Commission. His passenger was Leslie Weimer. Weimer’s hometown and age were not known. The single-engine plane left Livingston Saturday morning for Sheridan but never arrived. ber would be laid off. He said that if the four-day week goes into effect it would be effective in all shop departments.