The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 15 May 1964 — Page 1
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VOLUME SEVENTY-TWO
GREENCASTLE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1964
UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL SERVICE NO. 177
Opposition Seen To State-Support College Program
INDIANAPOLIS UPI — The educator-consultant for the colleges and universities committee of the Indiana Legislative Advisory Commission believes that a plan to establish fouryear state-supported colleges would get “substantial opposition in Indianapolis and Evans-
ville.”
Dr. Warren Shearer. Wabash College economist, told the committee at a meeting here that there are six population areas in Indiana which could support extensions of regional campuses of Purdue and Indiana Univer-
sities.
Shearer identified them as the Calumet area. South Bend, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis. Evansville and Jeffersonville. He said at least two of these—Indianapolis and Evansville—would meet strong opposition from private colleges "for reasonably good reasons.” He listed four colleges and universities in the Indianapolis area which he said would oppose such a state-supported college—Butler, Indiana Central, Marian and Franklin. “To the best of my knowledge, none of these is reasonably well off financially,” Shearer commented in a discussion which followed a presentation of a report by the statesupported institutions to the Indiana Conference on Higher Education Tuesday. Shearer warned that the long period of cooperation between publically-supported and pri-vately-supported educational institutions in Indiana might end if the elevation of extension divisions by IU and Purdue to four-year colleges were carried out to the full extent proposed. “Some educational economists —and I am not one of them— say a very significant number of existing colleges will go out of business because they can’t afford to offer the sort of education which the 20th Century demands at a competitive price,” Shearer declared^ “I am not saving I accept this, but responsible economists have said this and it is one reason why the extension program of state universities runs into some significant opposition.” Shearer said that in his opinion one reason I.U. and Purdue are considering the expansion from two-year to four-year colleges at four of their regional campuses is because they can offer a higher caliber of train-
ing.
Appeals To Greeks NICOSIA. Cyprus UPI — President Archbishop Makarios agreed to accompany United Nations officials to the troubled city of Famagusta today and appeal to Greek Cypriots there to stop kidnaping Turkish Cypriots.
Nikita Resting ASWAN. U-A..R. UPI —Soviet Premier Nikita S. Khrushchev retired to the Egyptian presidential yacht on the Red Sea today for some rest, fishing and informal talks with three Middle East leaders. With the most rigorous part of his 16-day visit behind him, the Communist leader flew from the Aswan high dam site Thursday night to Ras Banas with U.A.R. President Gamal Abdel Nasser and Iraqi President Abdul Salam A ref. O.E.S. Notice Stated Meeting of Russellville Chapter 311. O.E.S. 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 19. Visitors wel-
come.
20 Years Ago Miss Elizabeth Ann Cannon was visiting in Chicago. Mrs. Maude Kirkham underwent an operation at the county hospitaL Corporal Eugene Sutherlin was stationed in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Two Young Men In Circuit Court Jerry Joe Miller. 21, city, appeared in the Putnam Circuit Court Thursday after being arrested on a petition to revoke b suspended sentence. Judge Francis N. Hamilton, after questioning the defendant, continued his case generally. Ronald Harvey Robinette. 20, city, also appeared before Judge Hamilton Thursday on charges cf failure to provide for wife and children. The court withheld judgement but gave Robinette strict admonishment and told him not to apply to the trustee for any help at all. Spring Dress Revue Monday “Fashions in the French Cafe” will be the theme of the spring dress revue which will be held in the Greencastle Senior High School cafeteria on Monday, at 8:00. Modeling before a stage setting of a French cafe, the second year home economics class wall model fashions which they made during the second semester in sewing class and also outfits made at home. There will be clothing of all types, from sportswear to evening
wear.
The showing will be under the supervision of Miss Elizabeth McClure, home economics teacher, and Miss Lauralee Ptrry, a student teacher from Indiana State College. Refreshments will be served by the Future Homemakers of America. The 1964-65 officers of the Greencastle Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America will be installed during
the program.
Everyone is urged to attend and admission is free. Ader Selected For West Point Steve Ader, of Sullivan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Ader, former resident of Greencastle and Bainbridge, has been officially appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., by Senator
Birch Bayh.
Ader was one of four boys from Indiana in the final competition. He will report to the Academy on July 1st, in preparation for the four year course which prepares graduates for professional military service. Samuel B. Davis Rites Saturday Last rites for Samuel B. Davis, prominent Terre Haute attorney for 40 years, will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Montrose Methodist Church
in Terre Haute.
Mr. Davis, a native of Newport, suffered a fatal heart attack Wednesday night. He started his Terre Haute law practice with his uncle, the late Mayor Ora C. Davis. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Doyne Moffett, Goshen. New York, well known former Greencastle resident. Criticism Disclosed WASHINGTON UP I— The Army prevented official publication of an article by a distinguished general because he criticized the current organization of Army divisions. Disclosure of the Army s action came Thursday when the article, by retired Lt. Gen. Garrison H. Davidson, was published in the unofficial Army-Navy* Air Force Journal.
William Joe Meagher, 16, Cioverdale, was arraigned in the Putnam Circuit Court Thursday for reckless driving, possession of alcohol, and operating a motor vehicle without e valid driver’s license. The youth pleaded guilty to all charges and the court took the sentencing under advise-
ment.
Judge Francis N. Hamilton revoked the defendant’s right to drive an automobile or to be in an automobile except when accompanied by his parents. He was also placed on strict pro-
bation.
Meagher, in his statement before the court, implicated a number of minors who have been buying alcoholic beverages at a liquor establishment in Stilesville. Judge Hamilton immediately ordered an investigation of these illegal sales. Senior Coed To Give Program Nancy Lee, a DePauw University speech major, will present a public program, “God the Mother: A Study of the Women in O’Neill’s Plays,” Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Art Center auditorium. Culminating a semester's seminar in interpretation, the program will include dramatizations of 18 of O’Neill's women characters. Miss Lee has appeared in many theatrical productions at DePauw, notably as the Nurse in Medea. She has served on the staff of WORE three years and is a member of the Troubadors, a student choral reading group. She is from Englewood, Colorado. Nation Enjoying Spring Weekend Dying showers swept the North Atlantic Coast and Florida shoreline today but most of the nation basked in the start of a perfect spring weekend. A cold front from Minnesota through northern Colorado triggered scattered thunderstorms across the Great Plains. The rain in the Northeast fell from the sidewalks of New York up into the New England forests. Temperatures were on the chilly side Warmer weather moved into the Deep South and edged temperatures upward through Alabama and Georgia. Early morning temperature readings ranged from just above freezing in Upper Michigan and the Northern Appalachians to the 80's in the Southwest desert region. The weather Bureau said more thunderstorms would hit the Northern Plains during the day as the cold front moves eastward into the Midwest. A high pressure center over the West Virginia-Kentucky border promised fair skies for the Eastern Seaboard. Farmer Killed By Own Rifle WINAMAC UPI — Howard William Roth. 53, an Indian Creek Twp. farmer, took a rifle and went out to shoot rats in a corn crib Wednesday. Some time later, his brother, Harry, found Roth dead of a gunshot wound m the back of the head, lying in a narrow’ passage between the crib and a
truck.
Coroner Henry Eshelman of Pulaski County said Roth apparently was crawling through the narrow passage dragging the rifle behind him when the trigger caught on something and discharged a bullet into Roth’s ora in. Home Confident LONDON UPI — Prime Minister Sir Alec DouglasHome, his Conservative party victorious in three out of four parliamentary by-elections, said today the party has a good chance of winning the general election this fall.
Village Threatened VIENTIANE, Laos UPI — Laotian pro-Communist troops, reinforced by Communist North Viet Nam. were reported today to be threatening a village held by right-wing troops 100 miles northeast of the capifal. Reports reaching here from the village of Tha Thom said the Communists made a 50mile push through northeastern Laos, badly mauling the rightwing forces and scattering them. DPU Grad Will Speak Monday Dr. H. Vaughn Scott, a 1929 graduate of DePauw University, will speak at the regular meeting of the Putnam County Special Day School on Monday, May 18. at 8:00 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Church. Dr. Scott, after graduation from DePauw received his medical training at Northwestern University. For twenty-four years Dr. Scott practiced in Fort Wayne specializing in periatrics, and for the last three and one-half years has been the doctor at the Fort Wayne State School for Mentally Retarded. Dr. Scott’s subject will be “Medical Aspects of Mental Retardation.” At the close of his talk a question and answer period will be had during which time those interested may ask Dr. Scott any questions regarding this subject Little League Parade Slated The Little League Baseball season will open this Saturday with a parade through town ending at the Little League field. Opening ceremonies will be held and the first minor and major league games will then be played.
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LAFAYETTE —Steve Akers, former Greencastle High School star athlete and honor student was elected President of the Student Union at Purdue University last night. He will take over the top campus student leadership position within the next few days and serve throughout the 1964-65 school-
year.
BUNKER HILL AFB, Peru. Throughout the nation and overseas wherever America’s servicemen and women are stationed, May 16 will be Armed Forces Day. At Bunker Hill AFB, an elaborate “Open House” is planned. Gates to this Strategic Air Command installation will open Saturday at
10:30 a.m. till 3 p.m.
Due to military commitments, the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy aircraft previously announced will not be available for static display. On display will be the supersonic B-58 Hustler and the subsonic B-52 Stratofortress. Strategic Air Command will also display a KC-135 Stratotanker and locally based support aircraft such as the C-123 Provider, the T-33 Shooting Star and the USA Utility air-
craft.
The Air Defense Command will send in an F-101 Voodoo and an F-106 Delta Dart. The F-105 Thunderchief, a singleseat fighter-bomber of Tactical Air Command is also scheduled
for an appearance.
As head of the student body organization he will serve as Chairman of the Board of the Purdue Memorial Union Building and direct the campus social recreational activities of the students, faculty, and alumni of the University. He has been active in Student Union affairs for the past three years and served as Vice President during the past year as well as being in charge of Public Rela-
tions and Program Develop- changed his testimony after a
ment.
Claim Witness Changed Story CHICAGO UPI — The $25
million fraud trial of Teamster President James Hoffa winds up its third week today on the heels of government charges that one of its own witnesses
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Steve will be a senior in the School of Business Management next year and is affiliated with Alpha Gamma Rho social fraternity. He is a member of Alpha Zeta scholastic honorary
The parade will begin at
12:00 noon. Teams should be during 1962-63
out at Robe Ann Park by the ball diamond by 1:30 a.m. and
in place by 11:45.
U.S. District Court Judge Richard B. Austin Thursday refused to allow’ the government to introduce earlier testimony of James DioGuardi, a Florida
and Skull and Crescent activi- contractor.
ties honorary. He is the second Prosecutor Charles Smith said member of his family to be so DioGuardi told him before honored on the Purdue campus Thursday’s session he wished to as his brother, Lt. Bowen E. ‘refresh his memory” after a Akers of Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Tuesday night hotel lobby conserved in the same capacity ference with New York attorney
Little League uniforms should be worn!!!! , We wish to take this opportunity to thank the citizens of Greencastle for the generous way in which they gave bottles and contributions during our bottle drive. Our boys, managers, and officers thank you. Killed By Gun NEW YORK UPI — Vernon C. Walston, onetime California bank clerk who became head of one of Wall Street’s biggest brokerage houses, was killed with a shotgun Thursday
night.
The body of the 58-year-old securities magnate and big game hunter was found about 9 p.m. by his chauffeur in his expensive financial district office. the walls of which are lined with guns and hunting trophies. A double-barreled 20gauge shotgun was found on the floor. NOW YOU KNOW Egbert, king of Wessex, won the allegiance of all the English in 827 and became the first king of England, according to the World Almanac.
Cioverdale Post To Meet Monday The Hurst-Collins American Legion D ost 281 will meet Monday, May 20th at 8:00 p.m. A report from the nominating Committee for new officers will be given as well as nominations from the floor. Officers will be elected at a meeting to be held
June 1st.
Decoration Day services will be held May 24th at 1:00 p.m. at the Cioverdale Cemetery. 54 Soldiers Die In Red Ambush SAIGON, South Viet Nam UPI — Communist guerrillas killed 54 government soldiers in the ambush of a Vietnamese unit only 25 miles from the capital Thursday, it was announced today. The Communists, striking after a lull for the past week, trapped the government force on the fringe of “Zone D.” the Communist-controlled area outside Saigon. The zone has been the base of guerrilla operations around the capital for years and government attacks have failed to clean it out.
Herbert Burris, one of Hoffa's
seven co-defendants.
On the stand, DioGuardi testified he was employed by a New Jersey industrial firm to secure a $300,000 loan. He said he went to Herbert Burris and Burris’ father. New York accountant S. George Burris, who also is a defendant in the case. DioGuardi said when the loan was eventually obtained he was given a 5 per cent commission for arranging it. Herbert Burris then said he would have to split the -ommission with him, and he did so, DioGuardi said. Vote With Majority WASHINGTON—Both Indiana senators, Democrats Birch' Bayh and Vance Hartke, voted with the majority Thursday in tabling and thus killing an attempt to broaden the investigation of the Bobby Baker case.
U. S. Deserter
HEIDELBERG. Germany — UPI — The U.S. Army announced today that Capt. Alfred Svenson has been charged with desertion for defecting to East Germany a year ago. Svenson, 31, a former intelligence officer from Scranton. Pa., was returned to the West suddenly, and without explanatio May 7. Russian officers handed him over quietly at the East-West German border.
U.S. GOVERNORS IN NORWAY FOR INAUGURATION — Gov. John IV. Reynolds (left) of Wisconsin and Gov. Karl V. Rolvaag (right) of Minnesota stand with Prime Minister Einar Gerhardsen of Norway as they look at Oslo from the roof of the government building. The governors were in Oslo for the start of Scandinavian Airlines’ direct flights to Chicago.
Three Inmates Flee Penal Farm Three inmates of the Indiana State Farm escaped from the Putnamville institution Thursday afternoon, state police reported Friday morning. The three escapees were listed as Robert Garrett, Jr., 20, Indianapolis: Lonnie Charles Masterson. 26 Albany, and Millard Whitehead. 25, Austin. Police said the three were first missed at 1:30 p.m. Owen County Man Is Killed A car-truck collision Thursday in Owen County claimed one life and raised Indiana’s 1964 highway toll to at least 400, a mark which was not reached until May 18 last year. The toll on Hoosier highways at this time last year was 387. Don Keith McCullough, 28, R.R. 1, Quincy, w’as killed instantly Thursday when a pickup truck descending a steep hill went out of control on a curve and slammed headon into his
car.
The driver of the truck, Robert Boyd. 41, Indianapolis, and his passenger, Joe Burns, about 50, also Indianapolis, were not seriously injured. The death was the seventh reported in the state Thursday with most of them resulting from accidents involving trucks. Oregon Holds Primary Election PORTLAND. Ore. UPI — Oregon Republicans voted today in a free-for-all presidential primary contest still echoing with shouts of denial that anyone was conspiring in a stopGoldwater plot. On the basis of public opinion polls, the silent, absentee canaidate. Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge, was expected to win the primary despite signs of a last-minute surge by Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller of New York. Others on the GOP ballot in the six-v/ay race were Sen. Barry Goldwater of Arizona, former Vice President Richard M. Nixon. Gov. William W. Scranton of Pennsylvania and Sen. Margaret Chase Smith of Maine. Water Report Now Available A revised report on Greencastle’s water facilities by the Greencastle League of Women Voters is now available to the public. The eight-page pamphlet may be obtained without charge from the public library or from either of the two banks. The revision brings up-to-date the original water and sewage study done by the League in 1961. The revision is the result of efforts by the Continuing Responsibilities Committee of the LWV to keep members and those interested in this subject in the community informed about it. The topic was selected originally for study because of the widespread interest in and concern about the local facili-
ties.
News Of Boys FORT SILL. Okla. — Second Lt. Bowen E. Akers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Akers, Route 3, Greencastle, Ind., is scheduled to complete an artillery officer orientation course at the Army Artillery and Missile Center, Fort Sill, Okla., June 4. Lieutenant Akers is being trained ’n the duties and responsibilities of an officer in the field artillery.
Officers and the local program of study and action for 1964-65 were selected at the recent annual meeting of the local League of Women Voters. In addition, a budget and bylaw revision were approved. Officers for the new’ year are: Mrs. John Rhoads, president; Mrs. Curtis Thomsen, 1st vice president and public relations chairman; Mrs. Clem Williams, 2nd vice president and voters service chairman; Mrs. Paul Kissinger, secretary; Mrs. James Findlay, treasurer; Mrs. Robert Sullivant. national item chairman: Mrs. Ned MacPhail, state item chairman; Mrs. Frank McKenna, local current agenda chairman - Mrs. Charles Rector, Jr., local continuing responsibilities chairman; Mrs. Hugh Henry, finance chairman; Mrs. Dan Smith, membership chairman; Mrs. James Martindale, publications chairman; Mrs. Sam Kirk, unit coordinator; and Mrs. John Foxen, bulletin editor. The 1965 nominating committee will be: Mrs. Dwight Ling, Mrs. Jim Madison, Mrs. Laurel Turk, Mrs. Sam Kirk, and Mrs. Dan Smith. Some of the above officers are beginning the second of two-year terms of office; some are beginning the first, and some have been appointed for one-year terms of office. The following local program of study and action was selected : Current Agenda—Comprehensive Study of Greencastle School System; Continuing Responsibilities — 1) City Planning for Greencastle, al adequate school plant, b) adequate water facilities, c) written comprehensive plan, and 2> School Reorganization in Putnam County. The purpose of the League, a non-partisan organization, is to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government. Any woman citizen of voting age is invited to join the local LWV. In -"der to become a member or to obtain more information, contact the membership chairman. Salons Worried By Liberal Bloc WASHINGTON UPI — Senate leaders believe they may have a tougher time heading off liberal bloc moves to strengthen the civil rights bill than in sidetracking efforts to weaken the measure. Most of the emphasis to date has been on the task of dampening conservative moves to modify the House-passed bill. Republican Leader Everett M. Dirksen, 111., took the lead in offering a series of revisions which this week w r ere compromised in a “package” of moderate changes. Spring Concert The Roachdale Music Department will present their annual spring concert entitled “A Night With Music” this evening at 8:00 in the school gym. The program will feature tho fourth grade Beginning Band, the Fifth and Sixth grade Junior Band. High School Chorus, and High School Band. Heather
Sunny and warmer today. Fair and not quite so cool tonight. Saturday partly cloudy and mild. High today mid 70's. Low tonight near 50. High Sat-
urday mid 70’s.
Minimum 43* 6 a. m 43* 7 a. m 46* 8 a. m 55* 9 a. m 63* 10 a. m 70* 11 a. m. 73» 12 noon — 75* 1 p. m. 76*