Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 23, Decatur, Adams County, 28 January 1964 — Page 4

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On Democracy We have recently received, from southern California, a publication with a so-called definition of the word “democracy” that is an insult to the intelligence of any loyal American. First of ail — one thing should be clear in everyone’s mind. There is no such thing, in the English language, as an over-all, all-inclusive “official” definition of any word. Any that purports to be should be immediately suspect. Words serve people — people do not serve words. Words mean what the people who use them intend them to mean. Dictionaries collect these definitions, and are usually accurate. Generally, the Merriam-Webster Third International is considered the primary standard dictionary, but any good, large-sized dictionary will have a comaritive section where its pronunciation, etc., is compared with other leading authorities. When, for the purpose of making law, a legislature finds a specific definition necessary, it defines the term at the begining of the act Thus, it is theoretically possible to have, in any 51 laws, 51 different definitions —of course, legislatures, like dictionaries, try to find a meaningful definition. Now take the word “democracy.” It basicaly means rule by all, which implies rule by the majority. There have been many forms of pure Democracies, most of them small in size. The Greek city-states were a kind of Democracy, though only certain free males has “the franchise.” The Swiss cantons today have Democracy among the males of voting age. Quite obviously, there has never been proposed a “Democracy” so pure as to allow all babies in arms, fools, visitors, foreign agents, etc, to vote. The republic is a modified form of the Democracy. The purpose of the Republic is to allow the most representative, or best, of the people, to meet and make the laws, representing the electorate. It is, of course, supposed to rule as is best for the majority, and we usually think of it as also protecting the rights of the minority. In our form of government, the republic is protected by a written constitution, defining this relationship; in others, such as must parliaments, the relationship grows gradually, and can be changed at any time by the parliament; the latter, is •ourse, unlikely, but is possible. Which form of government is best? This is a pointless type of argument. Governments of all types have risen and fallen, the type doesn’t seem to be as important as the morality, kindness, and social strength or the people behind it As Alexander Pope said, “O’er forms of government, let fools contest — which e’er is best administered is best.” Our form is doing very well. It may occasionally need some improvement, and we should consider very carefully any change. If you start to read an article which is unduly harsh toward either democracy, or republic, you are getting into some “far out” ’ism — it may be communism, or fascism, or any other far right or far left philosophy — but it is not, under any condition, Americanism, and should be immediately recognized as an enemy of our flag and our nation. Editorial written by Dick Heller

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*-1—- w—■IW9W lOiR 91OCK Exchange Price MIDDAT PUCES A. T. & T., 145%; Central Soya, 28%; Du Pont, 249%; Ford, 49%; General Electric, 86%; General Motors, T 9; Gulf Oil, 51%; Standard Oil Ind., 64%; Standard OU N. J„ 81 U. S. Steel, 56%. COURT NEWS Net Values Shown Proof of mailinc of notice to all persons interested in determination of inheritance tax was filed in the Lawrence Carver estate, and inheritance tax appraiser's report was filed showing a net value of 529,298.79 and tax due in the sum of $185.98. The court ordered Adams county be allowed $14.88 as appraiser’s fees to be certified to the county treasurer as eight per cent of the total tax due and payable. In the Ellen Sprunger estate, proof of mailing of notice to all persons interested in determination of inheritance tax was filed, and the inheritance tax appraiser’s report was filed, showing a net value of $17,321.59, and the sum of $73.20 due tn tax. The court ordered Adams county be allowed $5.88 as inheritance tax appraiser’s fees, being eight per cent of the total tax due and payable. Schedule Submitted Proof of mailing of notice to all persons Interested in determination of inheritance tax in the Kathryn Heintzelman estate was filed. A schedule was submitted, finding the net value of the estate to be $3,328.53, and that no inheritance tax is due. Inventory Filed Inventory No. 1 was filed, examined and approved in the Hila L. Egly estate, showing a total appraised value of the estate to be $21,858.75. Partial Inventory A partial inventory was filed, examined and approved in the Clara Seesenguth estate. A petition for authority to deliver the deed was filed, submitted, examined and approved. Petition Filed A petition for issuance of letters of administration was filed in the Linus E. Beard estate and the bond was filed in the penal sum of $4,000 A personal affidavit was filed and the bond was submitted, examined and approved, and the letters of administration were ordered issued to Kenneth H. Beard and were reported and confirmed. Appraiser’s Report The inheritance tax appraiser’s report was filed in the Albert N. Sprunger estate, showing a total net value of $309,281.34, and the notice was ordered issued returnable Feb. 21. The inheritance tars appraiser’s report was filed in the Corwin E. Judge estate, and the notice ordered issued returnable Feb. 21. .— - Amended Report In the Martha E. Beitler estate an amended report of the private sale of real estate was filed along with the order approving the amended report. The deed was ordered and reported, and examined an approved. The deed was ordered delivered upon payment of the purchase price in full. Close Painting If your cupboard shelves are too close together to use an ordinary paintbrush, cut off the handle of a paintbrush. Fit the remaining stub into a hole bored in a piece of % by 2-inch wood about 10 inches long. With this ring-angle handle, it will be easy to paint those awkwardly-close shelves.

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O o The People’s Voice This column is for the use of our readers who wish to make suggestions tor the general good or discuss questions of interest. No articles will be published without signature of the author. o o To the Editor: Would like for you to put this letter in the paper. I feel I must write it, maybe it will be of some help. I was shocked recently when I heard the Gideons were not allowed to put Bibles in the schools of Decatur. As most people know, the Gideons are Christian business men who donate their time gathering funds to buy Bibles to be given free to hotels, motels, schools, school children, service men and countrys overseas. In Ohio, Bibles are given to children in the fifth grade. Americans were warned by the Communists that they would bury us. We Americans, Church members, church goers are helping them dig our grave. In fact, I imagine we’ll be doing most of the work without realizing it Not allowing Bible reading and prayers in the school in my opinion is a good start. A few atheists were behind this working lor what they believed in and see what was accomplished. I fesl if the Christians of this land would have been about God’s business this would not have happened. I feel ashamed that I have to admit to this. What can be so wrong to have a Bible placed in the hands of a child? God is still on the throne, though we’re trying our best to shove Him off. Our nation, schools, homes, family is still His to do with as He pleases. The recent death of our Preaident proves this. God may have to punish us to bring us back to Him. Now is the time to go about God’s business. We do not have forever. Where are the people who believe there is a God and believe there is still a lot of work for Him? I feel a concern about our nation and community. Decatur is usually the town I patronize, I like it. I hope I have been misinformed about the placement of Bibles. I would not like to know something like this would happen so close to home. Yours Truly, Mrs. Lee Deßolt, Rt. 2, Ohio City, O. I Indianapolis Livestock INDIANAPOLIS (UPD— Livestock: Hogs 6,800; bar rows and gilts steady to 25 lower; most declirie on 240 lb up; 1 and 2, 190-225 lb 15.65-15.75 ; 40 head 15.85; 1 to 3, 190-230 lb 15.25-15,65; 230-250 lb 14.7545.25; sows steady to strong, instances 25 higher; 1 to 3, 300-400 lb 1250-13.50; 2 and 3, 400600 lb 11.75-12.50; few lots 12.75. Cattle 2,500; calves 100; steers 25-50 lower; heifers 25 lower; high choice with few prime steers 23.25; load average choice to prime 22.00; choice 22.50-23.00; several loads 21.00-22.50; good and low choice 21.00-22.00; good 20.00-21.50; high choice heifers 22.25; choice 1.00-21.50; good and low choice 18.25-21.00; cows opened steady, later mostly 50 lower; utility and a few commercial 12.0013.00, few 13.50 early; bulls steady to instances 50 higher; cutter to commercial 15.G0-18.00; 18.00; vealers steady; good and choice 29.00-35.00; few choice 35.50. Sheep 300; wooled lambs steady; choice and prime 19.0020.00; good and choice 17.0019.00.

List Honor Pupils At Catholic High Honor students for the second grading period at the Decatur Catholic high school have been announced by Sr. M. Julienne, C. S. A., principal. The complete list follows: Room* KoU Seniors — Fred Schurger, Dan Lose, Mary Ann Holthouse, Richard Omlor. Juniors — Michael Reynolds, Patricia LaFontaine, Mary Margaret Lengerich, Judy K ohne, James Becker, Kathryn Walter, Elizabeth Rumschlag, Joy Deßolt, Ruth Heimann, Sharon Sutton. Sophomores—Margaret Schultz, Suzanne Loshe, Bill Bolinger, Bonita Alberding. Freshmen — John Becker, Jean Baker, Theresa Schultz, Nancy Heimann, Sandra Sutton, Michael Wolpert. Honorable Mention Seniors — Bill Fullenkamp, Joan Gase, Larry Gase, Leo Gavilli, Ann Gross, Joyce Kessen, Ed Kohne, Kathleen Meyer, Alicia Morales, Alice Voglewede. Juniors — Mary Baker, Susan Brite, Stephen Colchin, Alan Con-

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Former Decatur Man Is Arraigned Here Chester Adams, former resident of this city, was arraigned in the Adams circuit court this morning on a charge of larceny. Adams, who is represented by an attorney from Ohio, was returned from Sandusky, 0., last week by the Adams county seriffs department. He was released on bond from that city, where he faces a charge of vehicle taking. After explaining his legal rights to Adams Judge Parrish allowed him further time before entering a plea to the charge. Cork Holder To overcome the annoyance of corks popping out of bottles of charged water, seal a price of cellophane tape about three inches long over the top of the cork and down the neck of the bottle.'

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1964

20 Years Ago Today 0 0 Jan. 28, IM4 — The Adams county board of township research will meet here to make a final recommendation on the necessity if any for changes in the township foundries, schools or salaries. An insurance company inspector repeals all boilers in the courthouse and other county buildings are in good condition. “Hobo Haven” was the theme of the January party of the Decatur Gecode club, held at the K. of C. hall. Miss Marjorie J. Miller, of Decatur, who received the B. S. degree in chemistry from Indiana University last month, was graduated with highest honors. Robert H. Heller, of Decatur, joint state representative from Adams and Wells counties, conferred with Democratic political leaders in Indianapolis. The Stamp Pad Stamp-pad ink can be made by grinding up about an inch of lead from an indelible pencil, and mixing with a teaspoonful of glycerin and a teaspoonful of water. Let it settle fqr eight to ten hours, and it’s ready for use.