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NEW IS SHOWMANSHIP WINNER Robert New of Greencastle was the winner of the showmanship contest held last Friday at the Putnam County 4-H Fair. Presenting the award to Robert is Francis Lane, left, with Fair Queen, Melanie Priest, looking on. Banner Photo—Steve Hurst. U. S. Economy Is Healthy Says Commerce Secretary

WASHINGTON UPI — Commerce Secretary John T. Conner said Monday after a meeting with President Johnson that the economy is healthy and will continue that way despite some inflationary pressures. Connor also said that he does not believe that the steel price increase will seriously harm the economy. In answer tq a question, the Cabinet member added that Johnson agrees with this evaluation. “I think that anything that adds to inflation can be harmful but I think it will have a minimal effect,” Connor said. He said he thought that the selective price boost was “within bounds” and was needed by the steel industry because of wage increases, low profits and because competition from foreign steel importers. He said he felt that the price hike “will help the profits situation and will help provide capital for plant expansion needed in view of the competition." The White House was asked about a statement by Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey that the administration was reviewing the “whole project” of wageprice guidelines and economic developments to see whether “additional fiscal restraints may be necessary, such as a tax increase.” Press Secretary Bill D. Moyers replied that “this kind of thing is done consistently.” To Add Teachers INDIANAPOLIS UPI—Supt. William J. McClure of the Indiana School for the Deaf said today that 22 extra members will be added to the staff of the institution when a new intermediate primary school building opens next month. McClure said the building to house about 100 children 7 to 10 years old originally was scheduled to be in use last January. It will have 16 classrooms, living quarters and dining facilities and will relieve overcrowding at the school. 20 Years Ago John A Friend was attending the Indiana Firemen's convention in Fort Wayne as a delegate from the local department. Miss Grace Browning was visiting friends in Cincinnati, Ohio. Miss Eleanor Cammack was here from West Lafayette.

Playhouse To Present 'The Miracle Worker'

Morris Mason Case Continued Morris A. Mason, 50, city, was

before Judge Francis N. Hamilton Monday on a Putnam Circuit Court petition to revoke a suspended sentence for issuing

fraudulent checks.

One hundred years ago AnI nie Sullivan was born. How i this opinionated Irish girl was able to teach the wild, unruly deaf-mute Helen Keller to communicate and thus become a part of her surroundings, is dramatically told in “The Miracle Worker” by William Gibson.

for the

Dr. James Elrod, director, announces the following cast for

The petition alleges that Ma- j the Putnam County Playhouse son has issued more bad checks! production August 26, 27 and since being placed on a sus- ! September 2, 3. Dual cast as the pended 1-5 Indiana State Prison | determined Annie are Sue Nick-

erson Williams of Bloomington and Treva Raymann of Bainbridge. Kathy Madison is accepting the challenge of portraying Helen. Captain and Mrs. Keller, played by Mr. and Mrs. John McFarland, find life very frustrating and strive to cope with other problems too as does son James, David Robbins. Aunt Ev, Mary Frances Strain; Viney, Ellen Reed; playmates, J. F. Strain and Martha Madison; Doctor, William Alspaugh; and Anagnos, Albert E. Williams all contribute to the development of Helen as a human

being.

sentence. His case was continued further investigation by

court.

Book Memorial To Mrs. Nall

Remember Bomb NAGASAKI, Japan UPI — Temple and cathedral bells tolled and sirens wailed today at 11:02 a.m., as Nagasaki’s 400,000 residents observed a minute of silent prayer on the 21st anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city. The second atomic bomb was unloaded over Nagasaki just three days after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. The bomb killed an estimated 80,000 persons in Nagasaki. Accepts Invitation NEW DELHI UPI — West German Chancellor Ludwing Erhard has accepted an invitation from Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to visit India, the government announced Monday. Erhard is expected to make the trip in mid-November. Cool Air Mass In Middle West By United Press International Unseasonably cool air blanketed much of the Midwest today and advanced slowly southeastward along a line from Lake Huron to Oklahoma. Bismark, N.D., early today recorded a low temperature of 45 degrees. Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms were triggered by the influx of cool air and rain was reported in almost every state from the Rockies to the Atlantic. Scattered drizzle fell also along the Washington state coastline. Skies were clear over much of the Far West today except for the usual fog and low cloudiness along the Pacific Coast. Warm weather continued in most sections of the country —excepting the Midwest. Report Disease GENEVA UPI — There were 1,316 reported cases of the plague last year with the highest number, 377, in South Viet Nam, the World Health Organization reported Monday. One hundred and twenty of the victims died. The disease was most prevalent in South America, with Eculador reporting the most cases, 374.

Indiana Traffic Toll Now 906 By United Press International Four deaths Monday raised Indiana’s 1966 traffic fatality toll to at least 906 compared with 835 a year ago. Three of Monday’s deaths, along with one Sunday not previously reported, raised the state’s weekend toll to at least 19. Jane Mark, 7, Elkhart, was killed Monday when a car driven by Edwin Davis, 18, Bristol, struck her as she crossed an Elkhart street. Wilmer Ray Meredith, 22, Paoli, died Monday in a Louisville, Ky., hospital of injuries suffered Sunday in a two-car collision on U.S. 150 near Paoli. He was the third victim of the accident. Leon Bailey, 17, R. R. 4, Bloomfield, died Monday of injuries suffered Sunday in a twocar collision on Indiana 45 west of Owensburg. His cousin, Joann Bailey, 19, Bloomfield, was killed in the crash. Henry L. Bales, 28, Peru, died Monday of injuries suffered early Sunday when his motorcycle went out of control at Peru and he was thrown against a signpost. Randall E. Capehart, Jr., 19, Princeton, died Sunday night of injuries suffered several hours earlier in a car-motorcycle collision at Princeton. Arrested Again BELGRADE UPI — Yugoslav author Mihajlo Mihajlov, jailed last year for writing an explosive anti-Soviet article, was under arrest again today, apparently for attempting to establish a magazine opposing the ruling Communist regime. Exchange Prisoners JERUSALEM UPI — Four Israeli and six Syrian prisoners were exchanged at a border point north of Lake Tiberias Monday. One of the Syrians was identified as Mohammed Omer Arifa, said to have been an intelligence agent who was sentenced to 15 years in jail by the Israelis in 1964.

Boys Swimming In Pond Warned By Sheriff Knauer

Blames Middleman For Boost In Food Prices

No Quorum, No Meeting

Mayor Raymond S. Fisher announced last night that he would appoint a new City ClerkTreasurer at a special meeting of the Greencastle City Council scheduled for Thursday night. The Mayor made the announcement at what was to have been a regular City Council meeting, but failed to materialize since a quorum of Councilmen did not attend.

Councilmen Ernest Collins and Bob Eppelheimer were the only two present at the meeting. Councilmen Jackson and Poor are on vacations and Councilman Grimes met a conflict in schedule. The meeting scheduled for Thursday will be held at 7:30 in the City Hall.

Boy, 18, Before Judge Hamilton An Indianapolis teenager admitted Monday in the Putnam Circuit Court of being a minor in possession of alcoholic beverages at Lieber State Park Friday night. Larry Sorrell, 18, told Judge Francis N. Hamilton that he purchased six 6-pack cartons of beer at a southside Indianapolis tavern. The youth was fined $50 and costs but a 30-day State Farm sentence was suspended. Judge Hamilton ordered his driver’s license revoked and recommended that he not obtain another license for a period of two years. He is also prohibited from visiting any state park in Indiana and his mother promised to sell his automobile. Reflector Tape On Many Bikes Gen. Jesse M. Lee Post 1550 Veterans of Foreign Wars wishes to thank all persons who helped make the “Lite-A-Bike” program such a success. Special thanks are extended to the Greencastle Police Department and all Putnam County school authorities who assisted the veterans in putting reflector tape on over 250 bicycles last Saturday. Any youngster who was missed and who would like some reflector tape is asked to write VFW Post 1550, Greencastle, or call between 3:30 and 6 p.m. Give the proper address and the tape will be mailed free of charge. The veterans also extended thanks to The Daily Banner for the publicity given this safety program. Nuclear Blast UPSALA, Sweden UPI —The Soviet Union apparently detonated an underground nuclear device in Central Asia Friday, the Seismological Institute here reported Monday.

A new book recently received at the Greencastle - Putnam County Library is, “Papa Hemingway”, by A. E. Hotchner, presented to the library in memory of Elizabeth Nall, by Mrs. Edward Proctor, of Green

River, Wyoming.

Mr. Hotchner was a friend of Ernest Hemingway for the last fourteen years of his life. They went fishing together, travelled far and wide from New York to Paris, to Spain and other places. They went hunting together in Ketchum, Idaho, where Hemingway had a home and enjoyed many other exciting experiences together. During these years, the author who had been a magazine writer, took notes on the events and conversations of each day. Out of the close association together during these fourteen years, Hotchner came to know Hemingway quite well, and with the aid of his notes has been able to portray some of the warmth and personality of

this great writer.

Ernest Hemingway was awarded the Nobel prize for literature in 1954 and the Pulitzer Prize in 1953 for fiction. He was a colorful individual who seemed to enjoy the rugged life and these memoirs provide fascinating reading. i

Cast as Blind Girls are Kathy and Carolyn Dean, Annie and Jenny Walton, Sally Ricketts, Peggy Eppelheimer, Rusa Rooker Angela McFarland, and Melodic Strain. Off stage voices are those of Danny Cantone, Katharine Benner, Edna Poor, Marie Porter, James Martindale, Jack Morrill and John Anderson.

Free Rides

WASHINGTON UPI — The Civil Aeronautics Board Monday gave the airlines permission to provide free transportation for Congressional Medal of Honor winners and their wives to a reunion Oct. 13-16 in Los Angeles. The CAB said the free rides could be given between Oct. 9 and Oct. 22. O.E.S. Notice Stated meeting Morton O.E.S. No. 356, August 10th, 7:30 p.m. to honor past matrons, patrons and Martha. Carry-in refreshments. Lila Mae Oliver, W.M.

WASHINGTON UPI — An Agriculture Department official placed the major blame for rising bread prices Monday on the middleman rather than the farmer. Undersecretary John A. Schnittker, leadoff witness at a House subcommittee hearing, said the bakers and distributors had contributed more to the price rise than the cost of wheat which goes to the grower. Schnittker conceded that wheat prices have risen in the past three months. Farmers received $1.74 per bushel in midJuly, compared to $1.44 in May and $1.32 in July, 1965, he said. But he said it was clear that only a minor part of the recently reported 2 to 3 cent increase in the average cost of a loaf of bread can be attributed to the higher wheat prices. The farmer’s share of the average retail price of bread in 1965 was only 13 per cent, the lowest share of any important food product, Schnittker said. Last month, the farmer received 3.2 cents for the wheat going into a loaf of bread, he said. “It takes a price change in wheat of almost 70 cents per bushel to make a difference of 1 cent in the cost of wheat in a one-pound loaf of bread,” the government official told the House group. And while the average price of bread has risen every year except 1964, increasing more than 70 per cent since 1947-49, he said, farmers now receive about the same price for wheat. Schnittker echoed the statements of Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman who insists that the farmer is not at fault for the climbing food costs. To Honor Stewart ANGOLA UPI — Trustees of Tri-State College announced today a new men’s residence hall will be named in honor of Dr. Robert B. Stewart, who retired recently as vice president and treasurer of Purdue University. Stewart now Is chairman of the Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners. He also is a member of the board of TriState. NOW YOU KNOW By United Presi International Some 23,378 Union and Confederate soldiers out of 161,500 engaged were killed during the first and second battles of Bull Run in Virginia during the Civil War, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica.

WINS 4-H-FITTING CONTEST

Phillip Clodfelter of Bainbridge was presented the award for winning the 4-H fitting contest held Tuesday night at the Putnam County Fair. Tom Hendricks presented Phillip with the award. Banner Photo—Steve Hurst.

WARNING — Violators will be prosecuted. This is the information The Banner received from Sheriff Kenneth Knauer Monday after he caught two boys swimming in the old MidWest Stone Quarry pond accross the street from the City Swimming Pool. The depth of the water in the quarry pond varies from 40 to 90 feet. So it isn’t hard. to visualize the risk involved when boys sneak over the fence and succumb to the temptation for a swim in the cleas blue, but COLD water. The maximum penalty under Indiana law for trespassing is a 50 dollar fine and six months in jail. And after publication of this article, anyone caught trespassing will be arrested. No one yet has drowned in the Quarry pond and everyone concerned would like to keep the record intact. Gift To College ANDERSON UPI — Dr. Robert H. Reardon, president of Anderson College, announced today a gift to the school of all the stock of a corporation which owns the Decker Bldg, at 10th and Meridian Sts. here. Reardon said the contribution, one of the largest ever received by the college, was made by the owners of Decker Real Estate Co., Inc., who include Mr. and Mrs. Herman C. Krannert, Ruth D. Schaefer, Philip F. Holton and John P. Holton, all of Indianapolis, and Dorothy H. Watson of Bloomington.

Quick Exit

PLYMOUTH, England UPI— A sparrow, who flew into the Plaza Cinema here stopped to watch the first film but left hurriedly when a cartoon about Lucifer the cat was screened, moviegoers reported.

NATIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

INDIANA WEATHER: Generally fair and cool today. Clear and cool tonight. Wednesday fair with little temperature change. High today about 80. Low tonight upper 50s. High Wednesday about 90. Precipitation probability percentages 10 today, tonight and Wednesday. Outlook for Thursday: Mostly cloudy, continued cool with occasional light rain or showers. Minimum 62° 6 A.M 65° 7 A.M 74® 8 A.M 62° 9 A.M - 67° 10 ......................................................................................... 76 11 A.M - 80® 12 Noon 82® 1 P.M. i 83*