Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 23, Decatur, Adams County, 28 January 1964 — Page 1

VOL LXII. NO. 23.

Bob Kennedy Cites Risk Os War Involving U. S. If Quarrel Not Settled

Race Demonstrations Continue In Atlanta

By United Press International A mlHtaht band of young Negro leaders today promised more racial protests in Atlanta where tensions almost flared into violence Monday night during the third consecutive evening of mass demonstrations. Police lines barely kept the surging, shouting groups of Negro demonstrators and white . spectators apart Monday night in a narrow street near a downtown restaurant which has been the target of integration attempts. There was scuffling as police hauled away 96 persons—mostly kicking and screaming demonstrators. As these were being booked, 20 more Negroes came to city hall, lay down in the street and shouted: “We want to go to jail.” They were promptly arrested. Almost 200 persons have been taken into custody during the three days of mass protests. Negro comedian Dick Gregory, arrested while leading a demonstration Sunday, was jailed

Over 200 Miles Os Paved County Roads-

Adams county will have more than 200 miles of county blacktop or concrete roads by the end of 1964, according to the annual operational report released Monday to the Adams county commissioners. County highway superintendent Lawrence Noll reported that 9.5 miles of new blacktop will be added to the 196.55 miles the county now maintains, for a total of 206.05 miles by the end of the _year. A' ' ' In addition, six miles of backtop will be rebuilt, three miles will be resurfaced with hot mix, and 43 miles will be sealed. This is in addition to the regular maintenance of paved roads, he added. ‘ " 731.3 Miles of Road The county presently has 524.25 miles of gravel artd stone roads, and 10.50 miles of unimproved roads, which gives it a total of 731.3 miles of roads. This next year, 1.5 miles of new construetion of gravel-stone roads is anticipated, and planned for in the budget. The stone and gravel roads will be maintained; snow and ice removed from the entire system as regularly as possible; dead elms • and small brush will be cut; tile and culvert pipes replaced where necessary; and the regular grading. sideditching, etc., carried om. All this is done with- -a staff which varies from 25 to 30 employes, depending on the weather, and what can be done, Noll explained. There are one supervisor, one assistant, one clerk, 15 truck drivers, from 7 to 11 single hands, and a mechanic. 12.3 Miles Paved During thia past year, 123 miles of paved highway was built, at a cost of $111,964.12, or $9,102.77 a mile. In addition, 4.1 miles of gravel and stone road was built or reconstructed, at a cost of $12,008.70, or $2.928.95 per . mile. Ten bridges were built last year by the county highway department, at art average cost of $5,488.61 per bridge. The county highway department is limited , both by law and by the amount and size of equipment, and all bridges that will cost more than SB,OOO. or are over a certain -size, are contracted.

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again Monday. Other racial developments: Jackson, Miss.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Director James E. Webb has been asked by Negro groups to cancel his scheduled appearance Monday night at a dinner for, state legislators on grounds that Negroes are barred. Birmingham, Ala.: A federal judge overruled Negro objections to Birmingham’s plan for gradual school desegregation Monday and ruled that a speedup would be impractical. Richmond, Va.: The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Monday upheld lower court school desegregation orders in Charleston, S.C., and Durham, N.C., and urged Frederick County, Va., to integrate Tts only public high school. Atlanta—The Georgia Council of Churches urged Protestant churches in the state to lower racial barriers, saying racial segregation in places of worship and Christian doctrine are incompatible.

Repairs Were Costly Also in 1963, 184.25 miles of blacktop were repaired, at a cost of $87,024.14, or $472.32 per mile. A total of 520.15 miles of stone road was repaired or maintained at a total cost of $156,094.30, or $300.09 per mile. The 10.5 miles of unimproved road cost only $636.54 to maintain, or $60.62 per mile. A total of ten bridges were repaired and maintained, at a cost of $24,554.52, or $2,455.45 per bridge, during the year, Noll said. Bridge Construction According to the report, eight bridges will be built this year, and six will be repaired. New construction includes one in Union township; two in Root, one in St. Mary’s, Monroe and Blue Creek, and two in Wabash. To be repaired are one in French, two in Root, one each in Wabash and Hartford, and one on the line between the two latter townships. During the next year, $23,267 will be available to the county in federal aid secondary road funds, and $30,368 is already encumbered for use during the year. The Winchester road one-half milewest of 27 is the main project, according to the report. The report showed that the county highway maintenance and repair fund had $34,116.24 at the beginning of 1963, that $389,976 01 was received, that $398,653.77 was expended, and that $25,433.4.8.. remained at the end of the year. Bridge Expenditures The bridge fund had a balance of $93,026.76 on January 1, 1963, $99,583.34 was received from property taxes for the county bridge fund, $330 60 was received from insurance for bridge damagq, for total receipts of $99,913.94, and a total beginning balance and receipts of $192,940.70. During the year, $56,92L59 was spent for construction and reconstruction of bridges, $14,101.81 was spent on repair of bridges, $2,440.05 as a final payment on federal aid bridge B-114; $3.795 16 ” to other federal aid projects in the county; for a total of $77,258.61 spent. ' • This left a balance Dec. 31 of $115,682.09 in the cumulative bridge fund, Noll concluded.

Mothers' March This Evening - - Turn On Porch Lights

WASHNGTON (UPD —Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy told President Johnson today there is a risk of full-scale war involving the United States if the Southeast Asia quarrel over Malaysia is not settled. Kennedy reported to Johnson for nearly 90 minutes on the results of his 12-day, six-na-tion peacemaking tour on which he was sent by the President in an attempt to ease the worsening crisis between Indonesia and the new nation of Malaysia. Johnson, in an unusual move, introduced Kennedy to waiting reporters after the meeting. He termed Kennedy’s trip to Asia “a very important mission” and said it was the unanimous opinion of all that the attorney general did a good job. Could Involve Others Johnson said that the alternative to peace in the area would be a return to jungle war which, he said, would “escalate" into larger conflict involving other nations. He pointed out that the United States has treaty obligations in the area, such as the Anzus treaty with Australia and New Zealand. Kennedy declined to elaborate on the possibility of U.S. entry into a shooting war but pointed out again in answer to a question that “war can and will spread if this continues.” Malaysia, a British Commonwealth nation, was formed last September through a federation of Malaya and Singapore and the British Borneo territories of Sarawak and North Borneo. Indonesia has threatened to “crush” Malaysia on grounds it is an extension of British colonialiam. The Philippines also opposes Malaysia . because it disputes ownership of North Borneo (Sabah). Had • Frequent Clashes Although Philippine protests have been relatively mild, Indonesian sponsored guerrillas have had frequent clashes with Malaysian and British forces in Borneo border areas and there has been real danger a fullscale war would develop. With this *in mind, Johnson sent Kennedy to Asia on Jan. 15. The attorney general conferred with President Sukarno of Indonesia in Tokyo and Djakarta, with Philippine President Diosdado Macapagal, and with Malayan Prime Minister Tengku Abdul Rahman, before moving on to talks with Thai officials in Bangkok. He met with British leaders, including Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas - Home in London before returning to Washington Monday night. On his arrival at Dulles International Airport, Kennedy was asked by newsmen if he and Sir Alec had discussed possible use of U.S. military forces to quefl rebellions in East Africa. He said that was not discussed. But fie said use of U.S. troops in the Cyprus situation was discussed and the nature of his discussions would be part of his report to Johnson. - The attorney gen era 1 was not nearly so guarded in his comments about the dispute between Malaysia and' Indonesia. “If there is no agreement in the current talks, the Malaysia dispute will escajate,” he said. “It wiy spread to involve some other nations.” ■ But Kennedy said he felt he had accomplished the objective Johnson/ had set for him when he left for the Far East. “I have completed the assignment I was given,” he said. “But differences still, exist. There is a need for patience and Understanding on the part of all the parties involved.”

ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ADAMS COUNTY

Decatur, Indiana, 4673 3, Tuesday, January 28, 1964.

D. H. S. Students Win High Music Ratings A number of Decatur high school students received high ratings at the district contest for vocal and piano students at Fort Wayne Saturday. The contest is sponsored by the Northern Indiana school band, orchestra and vocal association. The instrumental contest will be held next Saturday. « The Decatur high students were accompanied to Fort Wayne by Miss Haubold, vocal music in- ’* structor in the Decatur public schools. The following received superior ratings: Vocal solo — Charlene Hill, Tim Singleton, Dan Miller and Franklin Parrish. Vocal ensemble — Jane Ja* cobs. Lynette Dedolph, Sharog Harden, Barbara Conrad, Patty Collins and Karla Meyer. Piano solo — Cheryl Lobsigl er. Carol Hoverman, Sharon M< Rae, Vicki Lehman, Carolyn Hilll Karen Green, Kathy Burk, Karen Sliger and David Hamrick. Jean Swickard and Tim Singlel ton received excellent ratings in piano solo. Jobless Pay Claims Decrease In County Unemployment claims activities in Adams county dropped from 109 to 92 for the week ending January 25, Richard P. App, manager of the Fort Wayne office, Indiana unemployment security division, announced today. There were ten new claims and 82 continued claims, compared with 14 new claims and 95 continued claims the previous week. The total is also down from a year ago, when there were 19 new claims and 108 continued claims, for a total of 127. In 1962 the same week all claims totaled 103, with 12 extended coverage. 11 new and 80 -continued. The Decatur Daily Democrat started receiving the statistics in March, 1961, when more than 250 were unemployed in the county. Actually, Adams county maintains a very low unemployment rate. In the M6O census, Adams county had only 2% of its work force unemployed, and only one county, Newton had a lower per cent unemployed at that time. The unemployment claims activities covers only about 50% of the county’s workers; it covers only those establishments under the act. Claims activties include those who file for claimsjjf many —types, riot just those who are receiving payments. Baker & Schultz Low On Blue Creek Bridge The Indiana state highway commission today opened bids on about s7million worth of road and bridge construction and maintenance projects. Baker" & Schultz, Decatur, submitted the low bid of $98,857 on a bridge over Blue Creek on U. S. highway 27, north of Berne. Three Names Omitted From List Os Jurors Three names were unitentionally omitted from the fist of persons drawn for grand jury duty in Monday’s Daily Democrat. They were Raymond K. Milligan, Wabash; Richard D. Frauhiger, Decatur; and Carl E. Hurst, Root.

Dr. Rich Named To County Health Post Dr. Norval S. Rich, Decatur physician, has been appointed county health officer by the Adams county commissioners, and has accepted the appointment, county auditor Edward F. Jaberg said today. Rich, who was formerly county physician, succeeds a Berne doctor, who resigned to go on the South Adams school board. Primary job of the county health officer is to investigate county health problems, and to keep the records of people born in the county outside of Decatur. The records will be transferred back from the Berne office to Decatur. Dr. Rich was highly praised by the county commissioners, and by the county home superintendent, for the fine job he had done, and for his public spirit in taking both jobs when requested to do so. List New Rules On School Absences Absences of school children, both grade school and high in Decatur and throughout the county, have necessitated two new rules, Mrs. Mildred Fo-, ley, county school attendence officer, announced today. If a child is sick, the parents must call in and tell the school officials, Mrs. Foley stated. There can be no exceptions — they must call when the child gets sick. Sending a note later is not adequate. When a child becomes ill in school, the parents will be contacted, and one of the parents must come and take the child home, or make arrangements with other relatives to take the children home. No more children will be sent home sick unless they are accompanied. It is illegal to leave a child sick at home unattended by an adult, Mrs. Foey pointed out, and the school cannot just send a ch’ld home who is sick. = Most schools have a sick room where the child can lie down, and were a nurse is in attendance, to take care of any sick children. Also. Mrs. Foley stated, the new county health officer has agreed to inspect homes of school children who appear to be coming from dirty, insect-ridden homes, and condemn them. Parents are reouired to keep their homes reasonably clean, and free of vermin. so that their children can come to school, and not infect other children. Otherwise, a terrible health problem arises, she —. It is also illegal for any places of business to harbor a child during school hours, unless that child has written permission to be in that narticular place of business. Children seen loitering during school hours bv businessmen should be reported immediately to the county attendence officer to purge themselves of possible criminal charges for harboring delinquent students; Mrs. Foley concluded. INDIANA WEATHER Fair and cold tonight. Wednesday cloudy, chance of snow flurries, and warmer. Low tonight 8 to 18. High Wednesday 25 to 33. Sunset today 6 p.m. Sunrise Wednesday 7:56 a.m*. Outlook for Thursday: Fair to partly cloudy and mild. Lows in the 20s. Highs low 30s to low 40s.

State Parties Change Dates Os Convention INDIANAPOLIS (UPD—lndiana Republicans were faced with the necessity today of changing their carefully - selected state nominating convention date in an action which may prompt the Democrats to do likewise. State chairman Robert N. Stewart said a new rule adopted by the Republican National Committee required that delegates to the national convention July 13 in San Francisco must be certified at least 30 days before that date. This would mean a convention no later than June 13, or 10 days earlier than the June 23 date that was set previously for thestate get together at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum. Since both parties ordinarily share expense of preparing and decorating the coliseum for convertings within the same week, a major change in the GOP date probably would affect the Democratic convention, now planned for June 26, three days after the GOP meet. Stewart said that after he received a letter advising him of the 30-day rule, he telephoned the GOP national headquarters office in Washington and tried to get relaxation of the rule on grounds the state date already had been set. “They told me I could go ahead as planned if we wanted and then argue with the credentials committee about sealing our delegates after we arrive in San Francisco,” Stewart said. “But we're not going to do that. The way politics are, we might not be seated until after the meeting was over.” Stewart summoned an emergency meeting of , the GOP State Committee for Thursday to decide on what date earlier than June 14- could be set for the convention. He also notified Democratic state chairman J. Manfred Core and outlined the problem. ( Core said if. the Democratic convention was not shifted to the same week, it would cost an extra $15,000 for rental of chairs, bunting and signs. Although Democrats and Republicans are bitter enemies at the polls,, they cooperate closey to save money on their conventions. * Tentative new dates under discussion are June 9 for the Republicans and June 12 for the Democrats. Core said he consulted with Governor Welsh and learned the change would be satisfactory to the chief executive. However, he said he wants to consult the state committee before making a definite decision. Robert Baker Dies Suddenly Monday Robert J. Baker, 52, lifelong resident of Adams county, was pronounced dead on arrival at the Adams county memorial hospital at 3 o’clock Monday afternoon, following a heart attack. He was born in Adams county Aug 12, 1911. a son of Mathias and Sophia Wolpert-Baker, and was married to Helena Wanda Reidenbach Nov. 11, 1933. Mr. Baker, an employe of the Arnold Lumber Co., was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church Holy Name society, Knights of Columbus. Loyal Order of Moose and the Eagles lodge. Surviving are his wife; two daughters. Miss Patricia Baker of tfecatur, and Mrs. Betty Lengerich of Monroe; one son, Ronald Baker of Decatur; two grandchildren; eight brothers, Clem, Richard. Otto, Theodore, Anthony and Carl Baker, all of Decatur, Dan Baker of Markle, and Edward Baker of Fort Wayne, and one sister, Mrs. James Mcßride of Decatur. Funeral services will be conducted at 9:30 a m. Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic church, with the s Rt. Rev. Msgr. Simeon Schmitt officiating. Burial will be in the Catholic cemetery. The body was removed to the Gillig A Doan funeral home, where friends may call after 7 p.m. today until time of the services. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

i t I Zt -. . I m I CONGO CASUALTIES — Communist-led jungle fighters killed Irene Farrel <left», of Jerome, Idaho, and seriously injured Ruth Hege (right), of Wellington, Ohio, in an attack on Mangundu, Congo. They had been serving as missionaries.

Bomber Plane w Ban Proposed

—- GENEVA (UPD—The Soviet Union today proposed the scrapping of all bomber planes as a concrete step toward disarmament. Z' ■ The Russians also suggested the Moscow limited nuclear test ban treaty should be extended to underground testing, but they again rejected Western demands for international inspections against cheating. Soviet Ambassador Semyon K. Tsarapkin made the proposyals in a nine-point memorandum presented to the 17-nation disarmament conference. The memorandum said all bombers should be destroyed because they are obsolescent and have been superceded by missiles. A similar proposal has been made by the United States as one way to start the complicated 'process toward general and anmplep* disarmament. The U.S. proposal nas specified U.S. 847 bombers and Soviet Badgers for scrapping along with other outmoded military materiel. The memorandum was the

Action May Alter Balance Os Power

PARIS (UPD—French President Charles de Gaulle today was reported content to risk denunciations from Washington and a possible break with Nationalist China as the price for recognizing Red China. The proud, 73-year-old French leader characteristically kept silent about his move toward Peking. He has scheduled a formal news conference for Friday to tell his story. French officials said De Gaulle is convinced his—action was correct regardless of possible repercussions in the West—ern alliance and from Nationalist China. A primary motive behind De Gaulle’s decision to recognize Red China, many diplomats here believed, was to demonstrate France’s independence of the United States in international affairs. End Os Isolation France’s announcement that it would establish diplomatic relations with Peking caused widespread reaction across the world and opened the way for an end to the 15-year isolation of Mao Tze-tung’s regime. The decision, known for some time, was announced officially Monday. In the bold and independent stroke that could alter the bal- , ance of power in Asia, De Gaulle apparently aimed at taking over Western leadership in the Far East from the United States and restoring some of France’s old grandeur. Officials said De Gaulle, in making the move, was prepared for an open breach with the Nationalist Chinese. The Nationalist Chinese charge d’affaires in Paris delivered a stinging protest to the French Foreign Office, charging France with an “unfriendly act?” But the first Nationalist reaction did not include a break in relations. French sources were inclined

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Kremlin’s first official reaction to President Johnson’s fivepoint peace program read at the opening of the resumed conference last Tuesday. In proposing that underground explosions be included in the Moscow nuclear treaty, the Russians said such a ban should be controlled “nationally.” The Moscow treaty signed by Russia, the United States and Britain last August bans nuclear tests to the atmosphere, in outpr space and under water. The West has contended that underground tests cannot be differentiated from certain kinds of earthquakes by existing national monitoring systems. Western officials have demanded that the Russians either permit international in- • spections or show them the equipment the Kremlin claims is capable of policing underground tests. The bomber and test ban proposals were the two new Sovietpoints not included m the Russians* seven-point plan submitted to the conference last week.

to believe that President Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist government on Formosa eventually would break with Paris. A statement by Chiang’s regime in Taipei warned of “serious consequences.” Both Nationalist China and the Peking regime reject the “two Chinas” theory and heretofore have insisted that other nations maintain relations only with one of the Chinese regimes. If the Chiang government does not sever relations with Paris, France will be the first country to establish ties with Peking without having to break with the Nationalists. The United States was reported to have urged Taipei to retain its consular ties. Informed sources said the Chinese Reds apparently dropped earlier insistence that France should break with the Nationalists if it wanted relations with Peking. The sources added, however, that there appeared to be no firm deal under which Paris could maintain formal ties with both Chinese governments. Bread Sale Nets $276.30 Saturday A total of $276.30, raised through Saturday’s bread sale, will be turned over to the March of Dimes it was revealed this morning by Bob August, adult supervisor for the drive. A total of 2,220 loaves were sold at 25 cents a loaf, after being purchased at reduced prices from the Decatur Baking Co. August said a final tabulation showed that $276.30 was the profit made from the drive —a profit which will be given to the March of Dimes. The bread sale was just short of the goal of 2,300 loaves, but still topped previous records in the number of loaves sold.