Sullivan Daily Times, Volume 49, Number 13, Sullivan, Sullivan County, 17 January 1947 — Page 2

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PAIR AND WARMER Indiana: Fair north mostly' cloudy south portion tonight. Saturday generally fair and warmer. . , , , .t VOL. XLIX No. 13 UNITED PRESS SERVICE SULLIVAN DAILY TIMES FRIDAY, JAN. 17, 1947. INTERNATIONAL PICTURE SERVICE PRICE THREE CENTS

f BrLL INTRODUCED JO CONTINUE WAR ftCISE TAX ACT

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President Truman's requested """' ' ea rees continuation of the wartime ex- ?n un,der the GI Bl11 ot cisc taxes was backed yesterday''3 ?tally exempt from axation by a bill introduced into the ,b y the state" .' ' House by Rep. Robert A, Grant in a directive addressed to (R.-Ind.) which woidd continue members of the division's field the present rate indefinitely. ,force wh0 cover all 92 counties Rebublican tax managers ln the state, Walter L. Sturdemoved to push it through quickly. I vant chief deputy 0f the tax The decision of Republican taxUnit pointed out that all supplemanagers in the House to get mentary payments to dischargees bohind it represented a change as wen as an service pay are of stand on their part. They ex- exempt from' the usual one per plained that it is necessary to cent eVy. pass the bill if income taxes(arei to lie cut. ' ' I With the state tax on 1946 Newsmen were told by Chair- incomes due before the January

man Harold Knutson (R.-Minn.), 31 deadline, the division had of the Ways and Means- Com- been besieged with hundreds of mittee, it will be given priority requests for , information conover H.R. 1, the income tax cut, cerning rulings on money readd everything else and may be cdved from the federal governapproved by the committee at its ment in the form of pensions, first meeting today., educational benefits, "mustering The excise rates--on liquor, out" and terminal pay.

jewelry, cosmetics, phone, calls and many other items were slated for automatic reduction July 1 because hostilities officially ended last Dec. 31. WASHINGTON. Jan. ,17 CUP -The House Ways and M2ans

Committee today unanimously . approved a hill carrying out President Truman's request for continuation of the high wartime excise taxes. I - m i

mr. iruman naa asuea ior a)must settle their "back bills" one-year extension of the war- with.the state. xhe tex was time rates on the sale of such placed on a suspended tasis until items as liquor, jewelry, and furs.'the oficial end of the war Tho Under the present law the levies 'same is t,.ue of former GI,g who would be reduced July 1. This had civilian incomes of more would cost the treasury up tojthan $1 000 per year while one and one-half billion dollars a were membcrs of . the armed vear- ' forces. - . . ' , The excise bill may be the More than a minion HoosierSi first important legislation to incuding all , : dischargees who reach the Senate floor. Chau-man have received more than $1,000 Harold Knutson (R.-Mint.) of , in irivilian inpnm(l Allrino th

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io accupi uie diu appiuveu the committee ana speea along to the Senate. Rat Control Being Pushed On Farms "The first step towards rat control on our farms is sanita tion," declared Milton Caroline of the Predatory Control Department of Purdue University, at a meeting in Jefferson Township, January 16. "Rats like protection and cover and pieces of boards and machinery scattered around through the barn or barn yard make an excellent place for rats when running from their burrows to feeding places." Mr. Caroline also stated that having pieces of rubbish picked up makes it much more convenient for dogs and cats to be more efficient. A second control which is very effective is the common rat trap. It was suggested that the trigger be made larger on the trip by wiring on a little piece of screen wire or cardboard. The trap should be set cross-ways of the rat's run-way. Perhaps the cheapest and most effective rat poison is a gas dust now on the market. This material, however, is effective only in relative tight places. It is recommended that the feed which comes in contact with the dust not be fed for three weeks. More information relative' to rat control can be received at the County Extension Office. OAKTOWN RESIDENT DIES THURSDAY A. M. . Mrs. Mary L. Schwick, age 86,

,a resident of Oaktown, v died Thursday morning at 11:45 at a 4 hospital in Evansville. Surviving ' are the husband, Frank; a sister, X Mrs. Rose Snyder of Oaktown; a 1 brother, Milton Gee of Oaktown, L and 16 nieces and nephews. The body was taken to the Schulze and Son Funeral Home ,r in Oaktown. Funeral services will be held there' Sunday afternoon J at 2:30 with Rev. Nuckols officii iating. Burial will be in the Oaktown Cemetery.

AVERAGE NET PAID CIRCULATION FOR December, 1946 4533

GI Pay IsNot Subject To State Gross Income Tax INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Jan 17 (Special) Former GI's today received notice from the Indiana Gross Income Tax Division that

'income which they received as Mn.-Un -It . 1 t . These; along with all forms of military pay, allowances in lieu of quarters, per diem payments, and government allowances to dependents were exempted by amenaments enactea oy tne i943 state. legislature, Mr. Sturevani pointed oui. However, a great number' of veterans who owed gross income tax at the time they were in ducted in the armed forces now W46 calendar' year, , have -two more weeks lo file their annual available V at all automobile licen branches and at manv banks and trust. rnmnanipa throughout the state. WASHINGTON, Jan., 17 (UP) Labor spokesmen charged today that legislative proposals to bloc pending portal to portal pay suits would seriously weaken the wage hour law, ( Walter J. Mason, AFL legislative representative testified before a Senate judiciary subcommittee which is considering bills to throw out of court portal pay suits claiming more than $4,000000,000. Mason noted that few AFL affiliates have filed portal pay suits and reiterated AFL objections to claiming overtime pay through the courts. Georgian KKK-er M mmmm. A KU KLUX KLAN card la a part of Grover Clark's headpiece as he visits the Georgia capitol in Atlanta where the problem of the day la the business of two governors, ' (oterastonai)

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' BULLETIN! -INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 17 (UP) An administration-sponsored bill, that would outlaw "racketeering and hatred" and aimed specifically at , the , Ku Klux Klan, was introduced today in the Indiana Senate by. Majority Leader John W.ATan Neff (R.Valpariso). ; ; The bill, originally' suggested by Gov. Gates would provide state disfranchisement for. 10 years of all persons found guilty of studying hatred. ;. INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 17 (UP) Drastic . administrationsponsored legislation that would outlaw "racketeering and hatred" today shared the Senate's spotlight with the second anti-labor bill1 in two days introduced in defiance of Gov. Gates recommendation. , ' The anti-labor bill introduced by Sen. Palmed . Edgerton (R.Jonesboro) would prohibit manpicketing of, business establishments and suggested' maximum penalties of $500 fine and 180 days of imprisonment. Steps For Soil Improvement Are Cited For Farmers CHICAGO The man-behind-the-plow can best promote the immediate and future productivity of his farm soil by following a conservation program that will provide adequate nutrition for growing crops, improve the soil structure and reduce losses from water runoff, according to a statement made public here by the Middle West Soil Improvement Committee. : f ';. The committee's suggested program embodies three essential steps to produce maximum crop yields, rebuild the soil and boost its fertility level: 1 Apply plant food regularly to the soil. Adequate fertilization is a "must" before big crop yields can be. obtained. In some Midwestern states, nitrogen has been regarded as a major limiting factor jn crop production. But, says the statement, even in such states soil scientists are finding increasing evidence of a serous lack of phosphorus and potash in soils that have been cropped steadily. Thus the application of mixed fertilizer, containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potash as needed,, is vital. 2 Improve the soil structure by returning crop residues and manure to the land. A further step, advocated by leading apgronomists, is the growing of a deep-rooted legume for at least two years in succession in the rotation. Legumes open the soil, aerate it and help it retain moisture. Pointing out that "you get only as much growth above the ground as you do in the root system below the surface," the statement declares that deeprooted legumes make it possible for the crops following in the rotation to send their roots deeper into the soil for plant food and water. 3 Slow down water runoff by contour plowing where needed and other practices that will conserve rainfall, help anchor precious topsoil and so reduce losses of valuable nitrogen, phosphorus and potash from the soil. "The value of such soil conserving and crop yield promoting measures," says the statement, "has been demonstrated not only through research and tests by " agronomists at state agricultural colleges and experiment stations, but by the experience of successful farmers in the Middle West." MT. TABOR REVIVAL BEGINS ON TUESDAY A revival at the Aft.' Tabor church will begin Tuesday evening, January 21, it was announced today. Mrs. D. H. Rosier will have charge of the young people's services at 7:00, using Scene-of-Felts. , The Rev. and Mrs. Rosier will have charge of the song service at 7:30 each night. Evangelistic messages will be delivered by the pastor. ' The public is cordially invited to attend.

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: FORT WAYNE FIRE DAMAGE $200,000 FORT WAYNE, Jan. 17. (UP) Damage was estimated at more than $200,000 today as a result of a fire in a twostory downtown building Avhich destroyed the Fort Wayne office of the Indiana Employment' Service. Smoke filled the entire business section yesterday afternoon and caused near panic when it began sweeping into the nearby Wayne theatre. Firemen entered the theatre and led the occupants to safety.

HOTEL FIRE KILLS THREE IN N. Y. WATERTOWN, N, Y., Jan. 17(UP) Three persons were burned to death today and another critically injured when fire swept through the second and third floors of the Greystone Hotel here. :

; TRAIN CRASH KILLS EIGHT TODAY LERDO, Calif. Jan, 17. (UP) The Southern Pacific Owl, speeding from San Francisco to Los Angeles, crashed through a broken rail early today, killing eight passengers and injuring an estimated 40 others.

TO BEGIN AIRLINE CRASH HEARINGS ' WASHINGTON, Jan. 17. (UP) The House Interstate Commerce Committee today voted unanimously to begin hearings Wednesday on the causes of recent airline crashes. Committee Chairman Charles A. Wolverton (R.-N.J.) said Chairman James Landis of the Civil Aeronautics Board will be the first witness. He will be followed by officials of several aeronautical companies. v

SAYS ARGENTINA NOT FILLING COMMITMENTS WASHINGTON, Jan. 17. (UP) Assistant Secretary of State Spruille Braden said today "there is plenty of ground left" on which Argentina, so far, has not complied with her international commitments. Braden talked to President Truman about the Argentine situation today. Under the resolutions of the Chapultepec

conference in March 1940, Argentina agreed with other

Amencan nations to rid herself of all Nazi influences. CHURCHILL LAUNCHES UNITING CAMPAIGN LONDON, Jan. 17. (UP) Winston Churchill today launched his long-heralded campaign for a united Europe. A committee of 23 prominent political, intellectual and religious leaders met while the wartime prime minister fired the campaign's opening guns on the note, that "if Europe is to survive it must unite."

Tourney Favored Win In Opening RoundsV

Dugger's Bulldogs, Sullivan's Golden Arrows and New Lebanon's Tigers emerged victorious in the first rounds of the Wabash Valley sectional tournament which opened here in the Community Gym last night. v Farmersburg's gym saw a favored Panther team from Shelburn almost upset by Fairbanks' Trojans, the score of which was 38-35, Hymera's Shakamaks turned in a 49-27 walloping over Farmersburg's Plowboys and Midland took Coal City over the coals for a 44-23 win. At Sullivan, Graysville's Greyhounds, underdog in the tourney, started off the scoring against" Dugger and the first period was a nip and tuck affair, finally ending 7-6 favoring the Bulldogs. From there on it was all Dugger, with a last minute revival of the Greyhounds in the final quarter throwing a scare into Dugger fans. Graysville was trailing 21 points going into this period and with J. Burton and Cox directing the offensive drive, they drew within eight points of the Bulldogs before the final gun went off. Final score, 44-36. The closest game of the program was witnessed between Sullivan's Golden Arrows and Carlisle's Indians. No more than six points ever separated the two fives throughout the whole contest. The first period ended in a deadlock, 8-8, the second in favor of Sullivan 21-17 and the third quarter saw the Arrows trailing, 32-31. Robbins, six-foot-plus center of the Indians, turned in the most outstanding performance for Carlisle with 15 points, with Sullivan's scoring honors divided between Hummell and Truelock with 11 points each. Lyday and Williams followed these leaders of the Arrows with nine points each, and Stultz of Carlisle hit for 12 points for second honors for the Indians. Truelock and Lyday turned in stellar performances on defense also, frequently "stealing" the ball from the larger Indian cagers to break up a scoring threat. Final score, 45-41. ' Pleasantville's Blue , Streaks fell victim to a geared-up New Lebanon favored five to the tune of 51-32 in a game which saw the Tigers leading all the way. Pirtle led the Tigers in the slaughter with 16 points, followed closely by Noble with 15 points. Jackson stood out for the Blue Streaks with 13 points' .. Details of the Farmersburg sectional vill be found in the Hardwood Antics column else'

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GAMES TONIGHT Tonight the tournaments will continue with the following schedule in effect: - At Community Gym. Merom vs. Dugger 7:00 p. ni. ' Sullivan vs. New- Lebanon 8:15 p.' m. -. . I : At Farmersburg:. . Jason ville vs. Hymera 7:00 p. ml Shelburn vs. Midland 8:15 p. m. MARRIAGE LICENSES Ross Albert Parr, Sullivan, R. 4, farmer and Beulah Pauline Sanders, Sullivan, R. 4, housekeeper. Love Versus Career MLIE. JACQUELINE MOROT, 20, is the French girl for love of whom King Brown Kermit gave up his post aa U. S.' vice-consul in Vigo, Spain. The U. S. state de- . partment forbids its personnel to

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KING CHRISTIAN, 76-yen r-old monarch of Denmark, is ill with a cold and slight infection of the lungs. (lntcrnsuon.il) F FIRE LOSS IN I Fire Chief Arnold Ford today announced that the total loss by fire in Sullivan city during 1946 was only $65, one of the lowest figures in fire . history here. . "The credit is not mine nor the Fire Department's," Mr, Ford stated. "It belongs to the merchants and residents of Sullivan who aj'e doing more toward fire prevention now." . - He-tyointed out that when a fire occurs, the fire department is not the one who suffers, but the resident or building owner. Even if sufficient insurance is carried, he said, it cannot cover the inconvenience, cleaning up and worry resulting from a fire. Many small cities like Sullivan have small fire losses and it is ; to Sullivan residents' advantage that this city is numbered' among those, he added. "I want to thank the citizens of Sullivan for their fine cooperation during the past year," Fire Chief Ford said, "And to remind each one that they are the ones who sustain the losses by fire the fire department only puts them out." . Precautions that can well be observed by property owners and tenants here were listed by Mr. Ford as: . 1 1. Do not put ashes against wooden buildings. 2. Do not overheat stoves and furnaces. 3. Do not burn trash or paper outside when grass is dry with out watching it until burned out. 4. Put all paint, varnish and wax rags in a metal container with lid or put outside house. 5. Inspect all chimneys for cracks. 6. Do not use frayed lamp or iron cords. 7. Do not smoke in bed and keep matches away from child ren. 8. Keep all paper and trash away from stove or furnace. 9. Do not hang electric extension cords on nails, iron pipes or anything metal. 10. Do not use naphtha or other highly explosive cleaning fluids in your house. .11. Get a licensed electrician to install all electric wiring. GRIFFIN RITES TO BE HELD SATURDAY Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock at the residence in Carlisle for Mrs. Neta B, Griffin,, who died yesterday morning at 11:30 o'clock at her home in Carlisle. The Rev. John Sutch will officiate. Burial will" be made in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery. The body was removed from the Schulze Funeral Home to the residence this morning. ' Santa Claus Flooded SANTA CLAUS, Ind., (UP) Postmaster Oscar Phillips is glad that Christmas 1946 is a thing of the past. He and his helpers had their hands full. Some 4,500,000 pieces of meil flooded the tiny, southern Indiana town, a new record, Phillips says. .

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 17. (UP) High military officials said today the new compromise plan for unification of the armed services will not result in any immediate reduction in the cost of the armed services and may even increase costs for awhile. Eventually, they said, they expect that the compromise unification plan agreed to by the Army and Navy will result in substantial savings.

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BULLETIN! ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 17 (UP) Ellis Arnall was barred from his temporary executive quarters in the rotunda of the state capitol today and was stormily booed by scores of supporters of Herman Talmadge as he . walked away quietly, a governor without an office. As he left, . Arnall denounced the men who were ousting-him and charged that the "military, hoodlums and thugs have taken over by force." Child Health Is Being Studied By Pediatric Group The study of child health services launched last October by the American Academy of Pediatrics and designed to', provide the medical and " allied . prbfes-: sions with fullest information on medical and dental services avail able for the care of children has reached the half-way point. In formation now coming into the headquarters of. the 'study in Indianapolis ' from Hoosier phy sicians ana aenusts is to serve as a basis for any plans which might be considered in the future for improving medical and dental care of children. Probably the most important part of the study is the information which is being supplied by every individual dentist and physician in the state. This information will tell such things as the number and location of specialists and general practitioners, the ratio of child patients to adult patients, the patient load per doctor in each county, and many other facts which will help the profession in evaluating the services which they are now rendering. In all parts of the state physicians also have been obtaining pertinent information concerning the availability and quality of hospital facilities for infants and children. In some cases the doctors have taken a postman's holiday by visiting in three or four nearby cities in order to obtain the needed information. . Other phases of the survey include a detailed study of all child health services which are available on a community basis, such as school-health programs, well-child conferences, services to crippled children, etc. To obtain this information will require the participation of all local and state health agencies, both public and private. The study is being conducted on a nation-wide basis by the American Academy of Pediatrics, whose membership comprises, the largest number of "baby doctors" in the country. In Indiana the state members of the Academy have taken the lead but have re ceived the financial support of other organizations interested in child health, and are being assisted in obtaining the information by the state medical , and dental associations, the State Board of Health and the many other public and private groups interested in child health. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. James G. Brown of Shelburn are the parents of an eight pound daughter born 'January 6th at the Mary Sherman Hospital. She has been i named Karen Sue.

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s It was explained that a single official, the proposed new secretary of national defense, wouM represent all the armed force services in the president's cabinet. Under this official would be secretaries of army, navy and air. White House Secretary Charles Ross said the three secretaries would have direct access with the president in case of a disagreement but would not be a official member of the cabinet. The plan calls for unifying the Army and Navy, granting the Navy land-hased aviation and other concessions it deemed vital and was endorsed last night by the heads of the two services. President Truman announced the plan afterwards. A number of congressmen . of . both parties immediately .applauded it and Republican chaii'men of the Senate and House Armed Forces Committees prSdicted its early passage. Some legislators were a little wary of it and expressed desire to see more details before committing themselves. Sen. Edward V. Robertson (R.-Wyo.) said some parts of the plan " seemed "loosely drawn." Chairman Walter G. Andrew? (RN.Y.) of the House Armed Force's Committee called the plan "splendid" but noted it "pro vides for integration,vnot merger as such." 1 In announcing the plan President Truman urged its acceptance and had in his state-of-the-Union talk mentioned plans for unification, of the armed services. Arrest Suspects In Police Deaths INDIANAPOLIS, Jan, 17 (UP) Three men were held for questioning today in the slaying of two Hammond policemen last Saturday, night while a detective who questioned them said they were "not major suspects." The men were Irvin Stewart, 34, Russell Lines 30, and Walter Kirkham, 54, all of Indianapolis. Detective Gene Howard San ders said they were arrested last night and held for questioning in the shooting death of John J. Gurka, 36 and Donald B. Cook, 21, Emmett City patrolmen. i 'm i ' TWO BROTHERS DIE WITHIN ONE WEEK Mrs. Hannah Wilson, Sullivan, rural route three, received a telegram on January 3rd informing her of the death of a half brother. Tom Brewer, of Braman, Oklahoma. On January 10th she received another telegram telling of the death of another half bro- , ther, Charley Brewer, of Craw ford, Colo. They were also half brothers of Mrs. Bessie Rose, 801 East Washington Street, Sullivan, and Lawrence Brewer of New Castle, Indiana. SHELBURN TOWNSEND CLUB TO MEET The Shelburn Townsend Club' will meet Tuesday evening, Jenuary 21st at 7:00 o'clock in the East Ward School Building. A program of special music has been arranged and refreshments will be served. Mrs. Carrol Johnson, state organizer will be guest speaker. The general public is cordially invited. Stopped Both Ways LANESBORO, Mass. (UP) A motorist stopped because he didn't stop stopped court proceedings be. cause he couldn't go( Leo F. Langeback was to have faced a charge In district, court of failure to stop at a, sign. Ha obtained a continuance when ha telephoned the court that his cat wouldn't start.