Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 17, Decatur, Adams County, 21 January 1964 — Page 1

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$97.9 Billion Economy And Progress Budget Is Submitted To Congress

New Rioting Breaks Out In Tanganyika

DAR-ES-SALAAM, Tanganyika (UPl)—New rioting broke out here today despite the apparent settlement of Monday’s African troop revolt against their British officers. (Communications from Dar-es-Salaam were cut off shortly after the rioting resumed, but reports reaching Nairobi, Kenya, said that Tanganyikan President Julius Nyerere was safe in his statehouse, broadcasting appeals to his people for peace and order. , (The reports said Nyerere met with the army mutineers Monday and told them to write a statement of their complaints against the British officers. When they returned he was gone, leading to reports he had fled.) An aide said early today that Nyerere was in full control of this 25-month old East African nation. But looting” and rioting broke out later in the morning. Britain held 2,000 troops on alert in the Tanganyika area to protect the 20,000 Britons and 1,300 Americans here if necessary, . ' It was the second uprising in eight days among Britain’s former East African colonies. The Tanganyika rebels, however, apparently sought only better pay and an all-African army. In

Decatur Jaycees Are Incorporated

The Decatur Jaycees, observing “Jaycee Week’ this week, are now officially known as the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce, chapter number 6881, of Decatur, Indiana, Inc. The local organization recently became officially incorporated, through the work of its attorney and member, Richard J. Sullivan. The Incorporation was approved and filed by Charles O. Hendricks, secretary of the state of Indiana, recently, adopting six articles of incorporation. The first board of directors of the Decatur Jayceas, .Inc., and presently the club’s officers, are: Ralph E. Biggs, president; William Snyder, internal vice president; Michael Murphy, external vice president: Robert W. Shraluka, secretary; Wayne Roahrig, treasurer;' and Karl Kolter, William Zwick, Don Bieberich and Eugene Ziner, directors. The Junior Chamber of Commerce is an organization of the community’s young men — between the ages of 21 and 35 — which strives for the betterment of its community. Organized Here Organized in the latter months of 1960, the local Jaycees have a membership of 30 at the present time, and are now preparing for a membership drive to increase its membership even more. Membership in the Junior Chamber is classified as acuV*?' inactive, associate or $ honorary. The local club is nearly complete with active members, and also includes one associate member. Associate members are persons who, for reasons beyond their control, such as age, are unable to become active members. Six / Articles The six articles of incorporation of the Decatur club are as follows: . 1. To form a bodv of men between the ages of 21 years and 35 years, inclusive, representative of the business and professional interest of the citv of Decatur, I-xiiana; 'to unite its members in close bonds of . good fellowship and to promote a closer business and social union among them.

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neighboring Zanzibar last week, leftists overthrew the government and set up a “people’s republic” which was speedily recognized by the Communist bloc. The mutiny by 700 African officers and troops against the 30 British officers who run Tanganyika’s army was ended when the officers were dismissed. But it touched off rioting in the capital and an estimated 30 persons were killed. Africans marched on the Arab quarter of the city, where many of Tanganyika’s business leaders live. (There were no reports of British or American casualties in the fighting. The State Department’ in Washington estimated the number of Ameriicans in Tanganyika at 1,300, most of them missionaries. INDIANA WEATHER Fair and mild tonight. Partly cloudy and continued mild Wednesday. Low tonight in the 30s north, 34 to 43 south. High Wednesday in the 50s north. 57 to OS south. Sunset today 5:52 p. m. Sunrise Wednesday 8:01 a. -m. Outlook for Thursday: Mostly cloudy and continued mild with rain likely. Lows in the 30. Highs in the 50s.

2. To encourage active participation in all things dealing with civic, industrial and commercial betterment in general and in the Decatur area in particular. 3. To uphold the principle of good government. 3. To band together in the belief of and in the furtherance of the acceptange of the principles; that faith in good gives meaning and purpose to human Life; that the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations; that economic justice can best be « won by free men through free enterprise; that government should that earth’s great treasure lies be of laws rather than of men; in human personality; and that service to humanity is the best • work of life. (The article is the official Jaycee creed).5. To sponsor and promote civic and charitable activities for the general welfare of the residents of Decatur and the surrounding community in the fields of civic improvement, community development, citizenship and patriotism, work with youth, education? health, safety and general "welfare. « 6. To oooperate with other organizations engaged in worthwhile endeavors for the public welfare ; to reach and practice that organization, cooperation and reciprocity are better than rivalry, strife and destructive competition. The Junior Chamber is a nonprofit organization whose members are residents of Decatur and the immediate vicinity, or nonresidents whose business interests are located in this city. Feature point of “Jaycde Week” for the local organization is the distinguished service award banauet Wednesday evening. Other Jaycee organizations throughout the United States are" also observing “Javcee Week.” A committee of business leaders of Decatur have canvassed businesses, clubs, churches and organizations to select a young man between 21 and 35 years of age who has contributed the most to the community during the past (Continued on Page Two)

WASHINGTON (UPD—President Johnson today sent Congress a $97.9 billion “economy and progress” budget brimming with optimism and radiating election-year significance. Johnson proposed cutting federal spending SSOO pillion under current levels in the new 1965 fiscal year, marking only the second time in ijine years this has been done. But he said his budget “would advance our nation toward greater national security, a stronger economy and realization of the American dream of individual security and equal opportunity for all.” The President also predicted that the Treasury would wind up $4.9 billion in the red next year compared with $lO billion for the current fiscal year ending June 30. He emphasized that all his planning was contingent on early passage by Congress of the sll billion tax cut bill and the stimulus it is expected to give the economy. Cut Defense Budget Johnson also assumed that Congress would go along with a $1.3 billion slash in defense spending and give him new cotton and dairy programs to help save another $1.16 billion. Either — or both —of these assumptions could be upset by some new international crisis (Johnson foresaw continued uneasy peace) or by the refusal of the lawmakers to overhaul the farm program. Treasury Secretary Douglas Dillon said the President’s cut in expenditures greatly increased chances of getting a balanced budget in fiscal 1967. Previously, the Treasury indicated the deficit would not be erased until fiscal 1968. Johnson, who called the budget the first major task confronting him after succeeding the slain John F. Kennedy, said j he went on the theory that “an austere budget need not be and should not be a standstill budget ~ . this is, s I believe, a budget of economy and progress.” Blur Image The result was calculated to blur the spendthrift image that Republicans like to pin on Democrats. It includes economies to please the conservative, social reforms to attract the liberal and the sll billion tax cut to tantalize anyone that might be left. Johnson said, however, that “a government that is strong, a government that is solvent, a government that is compassionate is the kind of government that endures.” The President outlined his spending plans ih ! terms of both the familiar administrative budget and the cash budget, newly emphasized by Kennedy last year. „, The cash budget takes account of collections and payments by the Social Security and Highway trust funds. These items are not included in the administrative budget and some economists consider the cash budget more realistic. IJere is f how Johnson’s proposals look under both systems as compared with the current fiscal year:' Administrative Budget 1964 (billions) 1965 Revenues $88.4 $93 Spending $98.4 $97.9,. Deficit $10.4 $ 4.9 Cash Budget Revenues $114.4 $119.7 w- rs hj The President’s specific proposals included: —Speedy passage of the sll billion tax reduction which he called “an integral and vital part of my budgetary proposal” and a badly needed stimulus th the econorrfy. The bill passed the House last session and now is in the Senate Finance Committee which hopes to complete action this week. Attack Poverty —A $1 billion increase in new spending authority to launch “an all-out attack on poverty.” The President said these funds would be channelled into programs intended to improve job opportunities for the unem(Continued on Page Eight)

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Peace Plan By Pres. Johnson

GENEVA (UPI) — President Johnson today proposed a fivepoint plan for peace to, the 17nation disarmament conference, including an immediate freeze of strategic weapons. In a message to the conference, which resumed after a four-month recess, Johnson also called for a ban on the spread of nuclear weapons and on the production of fissionable materials for atomic bombs. He appealed to the conference to end the “deadly and costly arms race” and to “mark 1964 as the year the world turned lor all time away from the horrors of war and constructed new bulwarks of peace.” In line with his position that there should be concrete actions instead of vague “agreements in principle,” the President keyed his message to “a verified freeze” on the number and types of strategic nuclear missiles and warplanes. “There is only one item on the agenda of this conference—it is the leading item on the agenda of mankind—and that one item is peace,” Johnson said. He listed these points: —Means of prohibiting the threat or use of force to change boundaries or demarcation lines whether by aggression or subversion. —“To halt further increases in strategic armaments.. .and to explore a verified freeze of the number and characteristics of nuclear offensive

Two Youths Are Held For Berne Store Robbery Two Fort Wayne youths are in custody at the Adams county jail as prime suspects of a burglary at Stan’s Men’s Wear store in Berne early this morning. V Held for interrogation are William Michael Fair, 19, of 1627 W. Fbrth St., Fort Wayne, and Trevore Edward Frye, Jr., 18, of 824 E. State St., Fort Wayne. The two were taken into custody about 8 o'clock this morning by state detective sergeant Alan D. Coppes, one of several law enforcement officers who were investigating the burglary that occurred about 3 a.m. The two were questioned by Coppes at a 13th street restaurant, and then taken into custody. Investigating officers had received a report of two young men hitch hiking on U. 5._27. At noon today, interrogation of the two continued at the Adams county jail. Both had denied any part in the Berne burglary. No charges had been filed at noon. Spots Burglary Berne night watchman Alfred Zumbrum had noticed two mtn in the men’s wear store about 3 a.m., while making his nightly rounds. He. notified police chief Don Grove, and the sheriff’s department and state police were contacted and rushed to the scene. Armed with a shotgun. Zumbrum ordered the two men to come' out the back of the store, where it Was discovered entry had been gained. The two burglars kicked out the glass in the front door of the building, however, and scurried down the street and into an alley. Grove shouted for them to halt and fired one of two warning shots in the air, but to no avail, as they continued to flee, j Manhunt Begins Moments later, sheriff Roger Singleton, deputy sheriff Warren Kneuss and state trooper Gene

and defensive vehicles.” —“A verified agreement to halt all production of fissionable materials for weapons” and controlled closing of the plants making them. —A system of observation posts to help reduce the danger of war by accident, miscalculation or surprise attack. —“To stop the spread of nuclear weapons to nations not now controlling them.” The President said “the United States is ready to conclude firm agreements in these areas and „to canskier any reasonable proposal.” Johnson’s message climaxed an intensive American peace offensive prior to the conference resumption this afternoon. On the proposals for the nonproliferation of nuclear weapons, point five in his plan, the President urged agreement on: —Not transferring nuclear weapons “into the national control” of states which do not now control them, and turning nuctear materials over to peaceful purposes’-' “under effective international safeguards.” —As major nuclear powers increase their peaceful nuclear activities, they should accept reciprocal inspection of these activities. —Extend to underground testing, “under effective verification and control,” last year’s partial treaty outlawing tests in the atmosphere, outer space and under water.

Mrs. Allen Callow . Dies Monday Night Mrs. Rosa Belle Callow, 78, wife of Allen B. Callow, died at 9:15 p. m. Monday at her home, one-half mile north of Wren, O. She had been in failing health for the past four years. She was bom in Willshire township Sept. 1, 1885, a daughter of John and Nancy BowenBailey, and was a lifelong resident of that township. She was married to Allen B. Callow Nov. 30, 1911. Mrs. Callow was a lifelong member of the Pleasant View Baptist church. Surviving in addition to her husband are three sons, D. Hoyt Callow of Phoenix, Ariz., John W. Callow of Harrison township, Van Wert county, and Robert A. Callow of Van Wert, O.; eight grandchildren; one great-grand-child, and two brothers. Two sisters and one brother are deceased. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p. m. Thursday at the Zwick funeral home, with the Rev. O. B. Turner officiating. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery at Van Wert. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p. m. ' today until time of the services. • Rash arrived, and the manhunt for the two burglars began. Coppes upon investigating the hitchhikers report about 8 a.m., then took the two Fort Wayne youths into custody as suspects. Auto Found Although the two burglars left the Berne store on foot, a car was found near the store, and is now being checked for the possibility of being stolen. Approximately SIOO and several lighters were stolen from the store, owned by Stanley Brenneman, of 766 Harrison St., Berne. Frye; one of the two suspects. is currently A. W. O. L. (absent without leave) from the U: S. Army base at Fort Bragg, N. C. ‘

B L V ftftnft*/ k flhKI LJF $ TAKES OVER C. C. HELM— L. E. Anspaugh, second from right, is pictured receiving the gavel as president of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce from E. E. Rydell, outgoing president, during the annual C. of C. banquet Monday night. Looking on are: far left, the Rev. Phillip Philbrook, speaker; center, W. Guy Brown, executive secretary of the business organization, and far right, Lewis L. Smith, Decatur attorney and toastmaster for the banquet.

Sell Bread Saturday For March Os Dimes Saturday’s bread sale by local teenagers will begin at 10 o’clock in the morning, co-chairmen Margaret Kocher and Carol Cook said today. Beginning at 10 a. m., teenagers conducting the bread sale for the March of Dimes will knock on the door of all Decatur homes in a city-wide canvass. The bread will be sold at 25 cents a loaf, and all proceeds will be turned over to the March of Dimes. The bread is being given for the sale by the Decatur Baking Co. at reduced prices. In addition to the house-to-house canvass, bread will be sold from the March of Dimes booth in front of the First State Bank for the benefit of rural* residents who wish to contribute to the drive, or. those persons who will be working and not at home during the canvass. 9-2:30 At Booth The able of bread from the booth/will be between the hours of SLtji. m. and 2:30 p. m., again by local teenagers. Miss Kocher and Miss Cook are co-chairmen of the bread sale for the second successive year, and hope to surpass the goal this year as they did in 1963. Last year’s project sold 2,100 loaves, to pass the 2,000 goal, so this tear’s goal has been set at 2,300 loaves. The co-chairmen emphasized the fact that the drive, as in years past, will be handled strictly by teenagers of Decatur. Have Stickers Each bread-seller may be recognized by a sticker on their money containers and on the loaves of bread, which say, ’ Say Yes to the New March of Dimes.” Miss Cook and Miss Kocher have selected their captains, who are now lining up workers for the .sale Saturday. Captains are Pat Buckley, Jackie Baker, Buddy Baker, Charlotte Laurent, Barbara Singer. Alyce Deßolt, Jayne Macklin and Cheryl Knudsen. a Elevator Contract Is Signed By Board A contract has been signed ,by the Adams county commissioners for installation of an elevator in the Adams county court house, at a cost of $42,166, The commissioners decided on using a White-Evans brand elevator in the courthouse, at a cost of $12,265. Cost of the removal work, a new stairway, elevator shaft, etc., will be $29,901, for a total cost of $42,166, MartindillDahlgren of Fort Wayne are the architects for the work. The commissioners reappointed Herbert L. Burdg of Berne as a Republican member of the Adams county alcoholic beverages board. The appointment is for another one-year term, from February 1 of this year to the same date in 1965. The commissioners also appointed Dr. H. E. Dester of Berne as the new county physician, effective January 15, for a one-year term. Also Appointed Dester replaces pr. Nbrval Rich, Decatur physician, who resigned to become .county health officer. Dr. Rich replaces Dr. Noritaan Beaver of Berne, who recently resigned to become a member of the South Adams community schools board. During their meeting, a letter from L. D. Dellinge/, Jr., director of the uniform commercial code, was read. The letter stated that a recently-passed state

C. C. Banquet Held Monday

Members and guests who attended the thirty-fourth annual dinner meeting of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce at the Decatur Youth and Community Center Monday night heard a comprehensive report of 1963 activities, a vigorous challenge to continued activity, and a rapidfire humorus main address along with a delicious meal, and a musical treat by the .Decatur high school choir. Lewis L. Smith served as toastmaster. The Rev. Phillip Philbrook, pastor of First Baptist church at Fort Wayne, entitled his talk “Three Bones.” These were a funny bone, a wish bone, and a back bone. He explained that humor was necessary for a sound philosophy of life. He insisted the Christian should be a joyful person with a vibrant faith. “Everyone must have a wish bone and to have nothing to wish for makes life a tragic ’thing,” he said. He challenged his listeners to wish and work for a better Decatur. The speaker said a back bone was important to provide the fortitude to get a difficult job done. He recommended a high goal and the will to stick to it. Rydell Speaks E. E. Rydell, retiring president, quoted from a recent Chamber of Commerce newsletter which defined a Chamber of Commerce as “doing together what no one person could do by himself”. .. He especially commended the retail division for its sidewalk sale, horse, show, Christmas lights, Callithumpian parade, and Santa Claus train. He reported that the industrial division had heard an insurance expert, the mayor, a speaker for and another against a railroad merger, a vocational guidance counselor, and the hospital administrator. He also commended the industrial development committee which has been very active although not yet successful in securing new industry for Decatur. Fifteen personal contacts were made either by visits here in'Decatur or by committee representatives visiting the industries at their home offices. An additional 15 companies were contacted by letter and through the Chamber’s brochure. “Decatur’s payroll in 1963 was over ten million dollars, her industries have been unusually sta- ‘ law called the union commercial code law, is a new method of “handling and filing ‘security agreements’ and ‘financing statements,’ and all other statements of termination, continuation, assignment. and release.” Must Purchase fjlhis means that new and additional equipment will have to be purchased for the office of county recorder Rosemary Spangler. Since there is no appropriation in the budget, the county Council will have to meet soon for an additional appropriation. The equipment is expected to cost *■ between S6OO and S7OO. County highway supervisor submitted a number of agreements from property owners to the commissioners Monday? The agreements are from property owners adjacent to county road 8 in Kirkland township, between county roads 36 and 37, and those adjacent to a certain area bf county road 28 in Union township. Both roads have been “earmarked” for improving, and the agreements from the property owners grant the highway department additional right-of-way.

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ble, and unemployment is extremely low in Decatur — so low it almost discourages new industry when they see the figures” Rydell concluded. New President Incoming president Lawrence Anspaugh likened the Chamber to a cheer leader to create a favorable climate in Decatur. He said he was born in Decatur and shad admired those community leaders in Decatur he had observed as a youth. “Now it is our task to do the job,” he said. The Decatur high school choir, under the direction of Miss Helen Haubold, opened with the lively “Hey, Look Me Over,” and followed with selections from Westside Story. They next sang “I May Never Pass This Way’ Again.” The crowd enjoyed the “Tonight” and “Exodus Song.” Tom Baxter played the trumpet in “Trumpet Song.” The final number was “Going to Build a Mountain” from the Broadway musical, “Stop the World — I Want to Get Off.” The Rev. William C. Feller, pastor of Zion United Church of Christ, gave the invocation. Dinner music during the meal was provided by Chet Longenbergef on a Wurlitzer organ courtesy of Decatur Music House. Carroll Schroeder led group singing. Introductions included Carl Gerber, mayor of Decatur, George Auer, president of Rotary. Carroll „ Schroeder of the Lions club, Tom Sefton representing the Optimist club, and Ralph Biggs, from the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Out-going board members are Ed Hagan, Dale Myers, Dr. John Spauding, and Morris Began. New members recently added to the Board include Vivtor Porter, Robert Smith, Ivan Oberlin, chairman of industrial division, and Mrs. Kay Boch, rqtail chairman. Hold-over board members who will serve during the year include Max Gilpin, Carl Gerber, Herb Banning, David Macklin, Walter Stoppenhagen, Norman Steury, Al Beavers, Arthur Heimann, and Dr. James M. Burk. Tom Allwein introduced the speaker, W. Guy Brown, executive secretary, and Mrs. Maynard Hetrick, who represent the Chamber’s staff, were introduced. A plaque, which commemorated his vear as president, was given to ’ letftmg president Rydell. Adams County Lady Dies Monday Night Miss Elizabeth P. Neuenschwander, 71, lifelong resident of Adams county, died at 11:55 p. m. Monday at her home, two miles of Berne. She had been ill since last July. Born in Monroe township March 31, 1835. she was a daughter of Peter M. and Katharine Nussbaum-Neuenschwander, and had never married. Miss Neuenschwander attended the Evangelical Mennonite church. Surviving are two brothers, Christian P. and Abraham P. Neuenschwander, both of Berne route 2: and two sisters, Miss Anna P. Neuenschwander of Berne route 2, and Mrs. John (Mary Ann) Eicher of Fort Wayne. Funeral rites will be held at 10 i a. m. Thursday at the Evangelii cal Mennonite church, with the I Rev. Alvin G. Becker officiating. Friends may call at the Yager funeral home after 10 a. m. Wednesday.