Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 250, Decatur, Adams County, 22 October 1964 — Page 1

VOL. LXII NO. 250.

• ■ ’ 'Jr Secretary Thant Calls For Nuclear Conference Os Allies, Red Nations

■ I 1 JQWrS &J * IF Flßw MB& Jk FAREWELL FOR HOOVER — An honor guard surrounds the casket in St. Bartholomew’s Church as the body of Herbert Hoover lies in state in New York.

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Memorial Service Today For Hoover

NEW YORK (UPI) — Putting aside politics, leading figures of both parties headed a select list of guests invited here today for private memorial services for. Herbert Clark Hoover. President Johnson, Republican presidential candidate Sen. Barry M. Goldwater, both vice presidential hopefuls and former President Dwight D. Eisenhower all put aside affairs of state and the political arena to attend the brief services at the St. Bartholomew’s Protestant Episcopal Church. More than 17,500 persons from every strata of life filed solemnly past the flag-draped bier Wednesday to pay last respects to the former U. S. President, humanitarian and elder stateman who died Tuesday at the age of 90. More thousands of mourners were availed the opportunity to view Hoover’s casket today, both before and i after the 4:30 p.m. EDT rites ' which were closed to all but an invited list of guests. Moved To 'Capital The church doors were to be open to the public from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and from' 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday morning, the body will be conveyed without ceremony to Washington to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda. Burial will be Sunday in West Branch, lowa, where Hoover was born. The Rev. Dr. Terance Finlay, pastor of the stately 125-year-old church, planned a simple, 20-minute service without eulogy for the late Chief Execu- ’ tive. The only reference to Hoover by name was in a special prayer Dr. Finlay composed. It commends unto God’s eternal presence "thy servant, Herbert Clark Hoovfer.’’ * Although Hoover was a Quak-

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er, his family chose St. Bartholomew’s Church for the services beoause it is across Park Avenue from the Waldorf Astoria where Hoover lived for 31 years after leaving the White House and because his wife, Mrs. Lou Henry Hoover, was buried from there in 1944. The former President’s two sons, former Undersecretary of State Herbert Hoover Jr. and Allan, briefly visited the columned marble sanctuary of the church to view the coffin Wednesday afternoon. One of Hoover’s closest longtime friends, Adm. Lewis Strauss, former chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), also paid his respects. Stricken Saturday Hoover, a public servant for 50 years, was stricken with massive internal bleeding last Saturday. He battled gamely against his fourth serious illness in two years, but on Tuesday his heart failed. Hoover, a mining engineer by profession, served in the cabinets of Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge before being elected to the presidency in 1928. His tenure in the White House ended in 1933 at the height of the great depression—an economic disaster which the Democrats used as a campaign issue to defeat him. Embittered at the charges, Hoover did not reenter government service un-til-the 1950 s when he headed a commission studying government economy for ex-President Harry S Truman. He served similarly for former President Eisenhower. In recent years, the elder statesman was virtually withdrawn from public life but voted vast hours to his correspondence * and' writing.

UNITED NATIONS (UPI) — Secretary General Thant called today for a nuclear conference of the United States, Russia, Britain, France and Communist China. At a news conference, TTiant also said he believed deposed Soviet leader Nikita S. Khrushchev should be permitted to “make a public statement on the circumstances of his exit” from power in Moscow. He said he knew personally both Leonid E. Brezhnev and Alexei N. Kosygin, Khrushchev’s successors in Kremlin power, and believed there would be no major change in Soviet foreign policy. "Perhaps there is a possibility of a change in emphasis,” he said. Thant said Communist China’s nuclear explosion last week was both “deplorable” and “regrettable” in view of U.N. resolutions condemning all such tests. He noted that Alfred M. Landon, 1936 U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Kansas governor, suggested Tuesday that the United States should consider Red China’s proposal for a conference of nuclear powers. “I believe that one aspect of his proposal, regarding the need,of a dialogue between the present -nuclear powers has some merit,” Thant said. “I feel that it cotfld be very worthwhile if attempts were made to have a dialogue between the United States, the

Two Decatur Ladies Taken To Hospital Mrs. O. L. Vance and her sister, Mrs. Bertha Heuer, were taken to the Adams county memorial hospital about 11 p.m. Wednesday after they were found on the floor in a dazed condition. Mrs. ‘Agnes Yager, a longtime friend, stopped by to bring them a little present. She could hear them inside screaming when she went to the door, and immediately summoned neighbors to help. After breaking in the door, the neighbors discovered the two ladies on the floor. It appeared that Mrs. Heuer, who has been caring for her invalid sister for several months, had suffered a stroke, and fallen, and was unable to get up. Mrs, Vance, who has been bedfast most of the year, attempted to get out of bed, and crawl for help, but got to the floor and was unable to move. This appears to have happened Tuesday evening, after Mrs. Vance went to bed, and Mrs. Heuer remained up. Newspapers from Wednesday were found on the Vance front porch. The physicians who examined Mrs. Heuer reported that she had suffe’-ed a light stroke which had left her momentarily confused, but that it appeared, this morning that all of her muscles are functioning. X-rays disclosed that Mrs. Vance had not suffered any fracture in lowering herself to the floor from the bed, but had suffered a harrowing experience in the 24 hours that the two spent on the floor. Ordinarily neighbors and friends have been calling on the ladies several times a day, but for some season no one called Wednesday until late in the evening. INDIANA WEATHER Generally fair and cooler tonight but considerable cloudiness and some light rain near Lake Michigan. Fair and cool Friday. Low tonight 27 to 35. High Friday 45 to 55 north, in the 56s south. Sunset today 5:55 P.M. Sunrise Friday 7:58 a.m. Outlook for Saturday: Fair and a little wanner. Lows 35 to 35. Highs 55s north to tow 55s south.

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Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, France and the Peoples Republic of China, perhaps sometime in 1965.” Thant said, however, that he ■would not sponsor such nuclear talks. , No Closer WASHINGTON (UPI) —U.S. officials believe that Red China eventually will have to be brought into negotiations on nuclear testing and disarmament. But the exchange of policy statements between Peking and Washington in the six days since China’s nuclear explosion appears to bring that time no closer. c. In the original announcement of its atomic blast and again in a letter from Premier Chou Enlai to President Johnson, Red. China called for a world summit conference at which nations would pledge never to use nuclear weapons and would discuss their “complete prohibi-j tion” and destruction. Secretary of State Dean Rusk? ■rejected the proposal as a"smoke screen” when it was? first made last Friday. The State Department said Wednes* day Rusk’s rejection still stood. President Johnson called Sunday for all nations, “especially

Nuclear Test Fired By U. S.

BAXTER VILLE, Miss. (UPI) —A nuclear device, one-fourth as powerful as the bomb that devastated Hiroshima, was detonated today deep beneath a scrub pine rural area near here, sending' out shock waves that rocked automobiles more than three miles away. The blast 2,700 feet beneath the surface of the earth lifted a dust cloud that resembled a large puff of smoke over the test site where a confederate battle flag waved in the breeze. The test, which had, been delayed for several weeks be20 Decatur Girls Receive Letter Os Thanks To Donation About 20 Decatur girls, who raised donations for the John F. Kennedy memorial fund by washing cars several weeks ago, have received a letter of appreciation from Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy. The letter was sent to Miss Sandra Singleton, one of the instigators of the “Kennedy car wash,” addressed to the some 20 young misses who washed the cars to raise a donation for the library. Mrs. Kennedy’s letter reads as follows: "I am most deeply grateful for the contribution you sent to the Kennedy Library Fund, especially because you worked so hard to earn the money. “Os all the many tributes to the»memory of President Kennedy, I am sure that none would have pleased him more than the touching response of you young people to Parade’s suggestion that you work to help the fund. “When the library is finished, your names will always be on file there. You and your children and* all the generations to come who visit the library will be proud to see It there, and to know that you have a part in making President Kennedy’s Library possible. “As you grow older, I know that you will retain the wonderful spirit embodied in your gift to the library, and your interest in doing things that help tins world be live in. “That would have meant so much to President Kennedy. With deep appreciation,” and the note was signed, “sincerely, Jacqueline Kennedy.**

Red China,” to join the limited nuclear test ban already signed by 107 countries. Diplomatic recognition is not the main barrier to disarmament or nuclear test negotiations with Red China, according to U. S. officials. They believe the main problem is that China has shown no willingness to negotiate seriously. During U. S. - Red Chinese talks in Warsaw in recent years, Peking has rebuffed all suggestions in the disarmament field. The call for summit talks to abolish nuclear weapons is not regarded here as serious. In the years of U. S. - Soviet disarmament negotiations, there has not been an agreement to actually scrap one rifle, much less abolish entire nuclear arsenals. A pact against using nuclear weapons in war, officials believe, would be no more than a hollow pledge. If the Chinese indicated some willingness to negotiate in earnest, American officials believe talks similar to the Warsaw discussions between • ambassadors could be held without recognizing the Peking regime.

cause of unfavorable weather, came less than a week after the Red Chinese exploded a nuclear device. The explosion rocked Baxterville slightly. The shock was only about as great as jumping off a curb. The ground rose and fell about four inches at “ground zero.” At an observation point for reporter, state and local officials 3.5 miles from “ground zero,” the ground rose about one-quarter inch shortly after the explosion went off. About 400 persons were evacuated from the area for the test today under new procedures. Frank Ingram, a spokesman for the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), said an area from due north to southeast was evacuated in an arc of about 120 degrees around “ground zero.” Delicate seismograph instruments were placed directly over the blast, across the southeast Mississippi arva,. and as far away as western Europe to record the shock waves. Most of the scientific results were to be released in Washington later. The test was the first in a series called “dribble,” designed to improve detection techniques against sneak underground atomic tests. Young Couple Struck By Auto Last Night Two Decatur young people recevied minor injuries when struck by an automobile at the Happy Humpty drive-in parking lot at 10:15 p.m. Wednesday. Nancy Brunner, 16, of 1210 Madiscn St., received treatment at the local hospital for a minor injury to the small of the back, and David Riehle, 10; 935 N. Fifth St., was treated for a bruise on the right leg. Both were released. They were walking south in the parking lot, toward the building, when struck by a car traveling east in the parking lot and operated by Thomas G. Swygart, 16-year-old resident of 223 N. First St. Swygart apparently failed to see the couple, as his auto struck both of them. The city police investigated. '

Confirmation Os Final Tax Rafes Received Final confirmation of 1965 tax rates was received Wednesday in the office of th®/Adams county auditor. One change, a 16-cent cut n the Adams Central school rate, was made by the state board of tax commissioners after completion of the October 5 hearing here. Except for that change the rates were left as Modified by the tax board in the hearing two weeks ago. The final rates are as follows: Decatur-Washington 6.24 Decatur-Root i 6.18 Monroe-Monroe — 6.34 Monroe-Washington 6.33 Berne-Monroe 6.54 Berne-Wabash 6.67 Geneva 6.34 N. Washington 4.40 S. Washington 4.10 N. Blue Creek 4.16 S. Blue Creek 4.70 N. French 4.16 S. French .. 4.70 Hartford 4.74 Jefferson: 4.70 Kirkland 4.06 N. Monroe 4.10 S. Monroe 4.64 Preble 4.48 Root 4.32 St. Mary’s 4.16 Union x 4.52 Wabash 4.84 Miss Susan Brecht Goto Teen Treasurer Miss Susan Brecht, of Decatur, was elected treasurer of the Gold Teen auxiliary of the northeastern Indiana district of the .. Indians mental health association at an organization meeting held ’recently at the Fort Wavne State school. This is the first organization of its kind formulated jun the United States, and its work will serve as a model for all other states in the union. The principal objectives of the auxiliary are to work with retarded persons in the State school, in order to make their lives a little more happy, to render service to those less fortunate, and to enlist more members in this worthwhile work. Those attending the meeting from Adams county were Susan Brecht, Ann Brecht. Lisa Brandyberry, Kathy Geimer, Pamela Heffner and Tom Schnepf of Decatur and Shelby Workinger and Randy Doherty of Geneva. Schnepf was named news reporter from Adams county. Other officers elected were: president, Gregg Yates, Wells county; vice president, Candy Geimer, Allen county; secretary, Sandy Campbell, Wells county; • chief news editor, Cheryl Conner, Huntington county; historian, Karen Bunch, Wells county. The board of directors chosen to assist the Gold Teens include Mrs. Becky Stucky, Adams county; Mrs. Edna Greiner, Allen county; . Mrs Betty Stewart, Allen county; Mrs. Anna Carton, Wells county, and James Myers of the Fort Wayne State school. The Adams county Gold Teens, comprising approximately 20 youngsters, will give a party for the Birch cottage at State school on Nov. 21, at which 156 retarded children will be guests. Any teenager interested in this program is asked to contact Miss Susan Brecht. Fort Wayne Woman And Son Are Killed By United Press International A Fort Wayne woman and 2yearrold son were, injured fatally today in an accident which raised the 1964 Indiana traffic fatality toll to at least 1,087 compared with 1,042 a year ago. Mrs. Barbara J. McComb, 23, and her son, Richard Allen, Jr., died within an hour at Parkview Memdrjal Hospital at Fort Wayne. Their car collided with another driven bby Clement Doyle, 46, Fort Wayne, about two miles east of the city on a county road. Retired High Court Justice is Critical WASHINGTON (UPI) — Retired U. S. Supreme Court Justice Harold Burton was reported in critical condition today at George Washington University hospital here. Members of the family were called to Burton’s bedside and told the former Cleveland mayor"and U. S. Senator from Ohio was near death .

American Motors Strike Is Settled

DETROIT (UPI)-'The United Auto Workers union, buoyed by a complete settlement with . American Motors Corp., hoped for a speedup of General Motors local negotiations today as 1 a prelude to Friday’s ratification vote on a new national contract with the world's largest auto maker. Some 3.000 UAW employes at AMC's Kelvinator appliance division in Grand Rapids, Mich., were due back on the job tori ay, following ■ settlement Wednesday night of their eightday strike. AMC and the union announced Wednesday night that negotiators had reached economic and working agreements on a new three-year contract. subject to ratification. A UAW spokesman said the ratification was hoped for in a Mrs. Baumann Dies From Heart Attack Ftfneral services for Mrs. Florence Baumann, 84, who died suddenly of a heart attack at the Berne nursing home Wednesday noon, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Zwick funeral home. The daughter of David H. and Mary Ann Solomon Fulleton, she was born Florence Mabel Fulleton at Wadena. Benton county, April 4, 1880. She was married to Henry H. C. Baumann, April 7, 1898, at Wadema in her family home. While farming near Cadillac, Mich., their only daughter Mary W. Baumann, was born to them. She was married to Thruman I. Drew, and’ died May“M-tf.ltMs - year following a short illness. Mrs. Baumann lived on a farm most of her life, and was a saleswoman for a time. She lived with her daughter, Mrs. Drew, following the death of her husband, Henry Baumann, Feb. 6, 1949, She was a member of the Union Chapel EUB church, the Ladies Aid, W. S. W. S. Live and Learn Home Demonstration club. The last surviving member of a family of eight children, she is survived by a number of nieces and nephews, by four grandchildren, Mrs. Dick (Jane) Heller, Mrs. Rolland (Marge) Gilliom, both of Decatuf-,'Thom-as Drew, of Columbia City, and Robert Drew, of Zeeland. Mich., and eight great-grandchildren. The Rev. Kenneth Angle of the Union Chapel EUB church will be in charge of the services, with burial in the Decatur cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.|m. Thursday at the Zwick funeral home.

Smearlash Is Scored By LBJ

WASHINGTON (UPD—President Johnson views Republican corruptiqn-and-immorality attacks on him and his administration as a “smearlash” that is driving voters from GOP ranks. The Chief Executive said in St. Louis Wednesday night* that this was the opinion expressed by “a good Republican” he had talked to in southern Illinois during his three-state campaign swing Wednesday. Johnson clearly agreed. Johnson flew back to Washington from St. Louis Wednesday night. He put campaigning aside today to go to New York City for the funeral of former President Herbert Hoover, Friday, Johnson will take part in ceremonies transferring Hoover’s casket from Union Station here to the Capitol Rotunda where the body will lie in state for two days. "the Chief Executive returns to the campaign trail Saturday with speeches scheduled in Memphis and Chattanooga, Tenn., and Baltimore, Md. Returns To Trail The President began his campaigning Wednesday at Akron, Ohio, with a denunciation of “muckraking, slanderous comments and mudslinging” during this election year. During his fifth and final speech of the day, before a crowd estimated by police at 35,000 in downtown St. Louis, Johnson was interrupted by

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membership meeting union officials hoped to set up for Friday. All 26,000 AMC workers went out on strike Oct. 15. An agreement was reached early Monday. The union’s GM national council was called into session by UAW President Walter P. Reuther and Vice President Leonard Woodcock Wednesday. The 240-member body represents' nearly 350,000 GM workers around the country and will recommend rejection or ratification of the new contract to rank-and-file union members. Reuther and Woodcock also ordered 130 local bargaining units throughout the country to hold ratification votes Sunday. Those locals that already agreed to plant level contracts will vote on them. The UAW action could spell a speedy end to the crippling strike at GM that entered its 28th day today. Four more local units reached agreement during the night, boosting the number to 89 of the 130 bargaining units. The latest ones coming to terms were Chevrolet, Warren, Mich.; Guide Lamp, Anderson, Ind.; New Departure Division, Sandusky, Ohio, and Delco Remy, Muncie, Ind. G. 0. P. Campaign Film Is Withdrawn WASHINGTON (UPD—A controversiol Republican campaign film on American morality, scheduled. to be broadcast Over t the National broadcasting Co. (NBC> • network today, has been temporarily withdrawn for further editing. The 30 - minute film, titled "Choice," had aroused a stprm of Democratic criticism. Its sponsoring group, “Mothers For- a Moral America," withdrew it Wednesday after GOP presidential nominee Barry M. Goldwater said it was not “appropriate for a political campaigh in its present form." A spokesman for the GOP group said the film’s broadcast was being delayed to make whatever changes Goldwater wanted. The spokesman said it "will be shown as soon as possible” after being edited to meet the nominee’s approval. However, a portion of the film was televised in Hollywood, Calif. Wednesday night by station KTTV. About five minutes unreeled on the George Putnam news program. • He said it was the first showing on television in the nation of the controversial film.

hoots of protest about a nearby banner that said: “Great society — LBJ, Bobby Baker, Billie Sol Estes and . . . ” The banner was .pulled down and the jeering stopped, while Johnson told the crowd: . “Now, you folks come on and be happy . . . you'll find a few like this in nearly any big crowd. But they’re getting fewer and fewer as the days go on. Notices Trend “You know, I visited downstate Illinois for a while this afternoon and we never saw such large crowds. A good Republican came up to me and told me ... ‘I have noticed in the last 48 hours a trend of Republicans away from the leadership. the temporary leadership of their own party.’ “He said it’s not backlash, that's gone. It’s not frontlash. It’s the smearlash. Because, when some people get desperate, they get dangerous. And when they get dangerous they get to smearing, doubting and smearing, why even some of their own people don’t want to go along with them.” Sen. Barry M. Goldwater , and other Republican spokeshave been pushing hard on a campaign theme of morality and opposition '* to corruption. They have laid heavy stress on the Bobby Baker and Billie Sol Estes cases—attempting to tie them to Johnson through “cover-up” and other charges. The Walter Jenkins case has added a new element in this regard.