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Evening star., 1954-12-12

national machine. He must move
in the right direction and at the
right time. Mr.. Butler has uncanny
ability in these critical decisions.
Mr.. Butler first saw the light of
political day in Roselawn Town
ship, st. Joseph County. Ind. The
year was 1926. Then 81. he trudged
the byways of a rural precinct as
the Democratic poll-taker.
Four years later he was head Of
the Young Democrats organization
in the county. He came to the State
committee in 1948 as Sd district
chairman.
Schricker Alliance
Mr.. Butler at once allied himself
with the Henry Schricker faction.
Gov Schricker ousted Pleas Green
lee as State chairman as a prelude
to his successful race for a second
term as Governor. There was some
pressure in 1948 on Mr.. Butler to
challenge Mr.. McHale for the ma
tional committeeman post. But his
sense of timing held him out of
contest.
In 1852, Mr.. Butler defeated Mr..
McIIale handily and moved into the
battle beside Gov. Schricker for the
nomination of Gov. Stevenson as
the Democratic presidential noni-
nee.
But Dwight Eisenhower defeated
Stevenson, Mr.. Schricker lost the
race for United States Senator to
Republican William E. Jenner and
the G. o. P. won the governorship
with George N. Craig.
With their party out of power
both in the State and the Nation,
political hard times covered Indiana
Democrats hike wet blanket. In
addition, the McE1ale Mckinney
faction was on the warpath for the
scalps of Mr.. Butler and Charles
Skillen, the Schricker wings State
chairman.
If Mr.. Butler was discouraged at
the situation he gave no sign Of it
Evening star., 1954-12-12
By Brock Curry

BONN, Germany.-A tough ex-
carpenter Is slated to be head man
of West Germany's new armed
forces.
He is Theodor Blank, man who
has fought both Nazis and Commu-
rists and who still relishes q good
scrap.
The. stocky, blond haired Herr
Blank is considered cinch to be-
come West Germany's first defense
minister If this bustling nation starts
its rearmament program next year.
Scarcely known outside Germany.
he would become. at 40, one Of the
key military figures in the Western
world.
Herr Blank has spent the last
four years moIding the shape of fu-
ture German rearmament with
staff of former career officers. As
defense minister, he win have No. !
responsibility for creating q dem
ocratic German army. navy and air
force under the watchful eye Of West
Germany's new Atlantic pact part
nerS.
Although Germany is. officially,
just getting started on an army,
Herr Blanks ministry built an elite
cadre. Smart German Grenzschutse
(border guards. looking very much
like army battalions, perform at
special patriotic functions. Along
the East German frontier they train
la infantry tactics, using American
and German equipment.
Even In. his former shadowy
capacity as almost defense minister.
Herr Blank ran the nucleusNof West
0ermany's forces with an iron hand.
The free world will watch his ef-
forts with mingled hope and fear.
knowing this, German leaders
consider Herr Blank an ideal choice.
He dislikes the old Prussian-type Of
ficer class, which dominated Hitler's
army. An ardent champion Of DEM
ocratic rule for the Germans and q
fine administrator. he insists the
newly armed Germans win have q
new spirit.
Deals Junkers Out
Intimates say he has solemnly
vowed to do something no other
German politician In history has
ever done--keep the military out
of politics and firmly under the
control of civilian authorities.
To get rid Of Hitler hangovers.
even In military nomenclature. Herr
Blank has changed "Wehrznacht" TO
"Streitkraefte" (armed forcesD. The
three arms win be called Land
streltkraefte. seestreitkraefte and
lAiftstreitkraefte. instead Of Heed
kFelesmRrlne and Luftwa4e.
Gold. eriR end inpeFsonal. Herr
Evening star., 1954-12-12
Alternatives?

The difficulties foreSeen in Mr..
Knowland's opposition to the Presi-
dent bring the logical question: Isn't
there some way out?
There could be ways of easing the
situation. Mr.. Knowland could be
separated from the Senate Repub-
lican leadership, or either he or Mr..
Eisenhower could change his way Of
thinking. Possibilities seem dim for
either eventuality.
Mr.. Knowland has said many
Evening star., 1954-12-12
UnheIpfuI Minority Leader May Yex White House
BY Richard Fryklund

The split between President Eisen-
hover and Senate Majority Leader
Kn0wland seems likely to create
trouble during the coming two years
In three areas which can iii afford
1t: In White House Senate rela-
tions, In foreign affairs and In
internal functions Of the Republican
Party itself.
Friction, of course, has been
building up since Mr.. KnoWland
inherited the majority leadership
from the late Senator Taft more
than 8 year ago. But the differ
ences grew to serious proportions
in recent days when the President
and Senator Knowland separated
over foreign policy and censure Of
Senator Mccarthy.
On foreign policy the rift boils
down to this: Senator Knowland
wants more aggressive policy, par
ticularly in the Far East. Right
now he wants to blockade Red China
II she does not give UP the captured
American flyers. President Eisen-
hover has called for patience and
fortitude and has said the Knowland
blockade would mean war.
On the Mccarthy issue President
Eisenhower made 1t plain he favored
censure Of the man who has long
been thorn In his side. But
Majority Leader Knowland voted,
with a large group of anti Essen
hover Republicans. for Joe Nc
Carthy's vindication.
1t seems likely the President and
the Senate Republican leader are
stuck with each other for the coming
session Of Congress. So unless one
or the other gives way-not q very
strong possibility-di difficulties loom
ahead,
Evening star., 1954-12-12

M. Ronsdell. q veteran Hoosier journalist,
Is Tie Indiana bureou ehisf Of the Louis
Vile Courier Journal. An expert On
indiana politics. he hos long been ee-
auointed with the Democratic ehairmon-
elect.
Evening star., 1954-12-12
Paul Butler PIuyed
His Cards ShrewdIy
By A. B. RonsdeIl

INDIANAPCLIS.When Paul M.
Butler picked up the national Demo-
cratic Craftsmanship with almost
casual ease be was hailed widely
for having beaten the big-city ma
chimes.
Be that as it may. this was no
case Of country pumpkin out
snaarting city slickers. Nobody win
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27
Health Merger
Rurnor Discounted

Members of the SanduslSy coun-
ty health board and personnel at
the health board office told the
Fremont News-Messenger Friday
that they knew nothing of reports
printed in the Herald that CON
solidation Of the Sandusky and
Ottawa County health district is
being proposed.
DR.. Richard Wilson, Fremont,
and Mrs. Robert Fox, Green
Springs, members of the Sandusky
county board, told the News-Mes
senger they had never heard of
the proposal and such a matter had
not been discussed at their meet
ings.
V. E. Swaisgood, Helena, anoth-
er member of the board, said he
was very doubtful the board would
consider such a proposition as the
board is we'll satisfied with the
present set-up and would be more
interested in consolidation with
the Fremont district.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27

ana the l0ng-aWalted announce
ment was made with assurance
from the corporations officials
that the modernization and con-
struction work will be done in
such way that no interruption in
production, employment, or SER
vice to the trade will occur.
When completed next year, the
new Port Clinton facilities will
turn out a complete line of top
quality gypsum products, using
modern facilities exclusively.
Mr. Mansell, in a prepared re-
lease, also announced that john
son and Johnson, Chicago firm,
have been appointed architects
and engineers for the project.
The Celotex Corporation also op-
crates gypsum properties at Fort
Dodge, Iowa, and Hamlin, Texas.
Robert Stetson, 526 Monroe St.,
is manager of the Port Clinton
plant.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27
Erie Adopts New
Information Policy

A new procedure in the han.
ding of public information re-
leases will be placed into effect
at Erie Ordnance Depot on Sept
l, it was revealed today by Col
Elmer w. Grubbs, commanding Of
ficer.
Assignment Of committee to
submit factual news reports to
Mrs. Kay McClory, assistant to the
public information officer, was an
nounced.
Serving on the committee will
be Paul Lockwood, Miss Marjoris
Ownes, Warren Balduf, Miss Flor
ence Heschel, Harvey Battrell, Jo
seph Banchich, Homer Flechtner
Mrs. Janet Oren, Miss Virginia
Schibilla, Mrs. Lois Cooley, Miss
Agnes Schibilla, and Pfc. Barry
Miller.
Mrs. Norma Faris remains as
advisor to the commanding officer
on public information matters.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27
TTINIINIIT TNTITITT TTIIlH
LIONS TO help
ORGANIZE FIRE
P R Ev { N 7 10 N

Plans for the organization
of a successful Fire Preven-
ton Week in Port Clinton
were outlined at a meeting
Thursday night of the local
Lions Club committee and a
group from the volunteer fire de-
partment.
Fire Chief Wilson Mclaughlin,
Sandusky, told of his experience
with Fire Prevention Week and
offered his cooperation in putting
on the local program, which will
be the week of Oct. II.
Serving on the Lions Club COM
mittee are Sylvester Fritz, chair
man; Norv Gill, Bob Underwood,
Tom Sutton, Eddie Kolesar, jim
Riemenschneider, Dick Krupp and
Bill Brown.
Representing the fire department
are Walter Miller, chairman; Jack
Riddle, Vern Ernish, Todd Nelson,
and Eddie Gates.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27
Third Art Show
Scheduled Sunday

Port Clinton's third annual
"Clothesline show" of local art
classes will be one of the high
lights of activity here this week
end.
The show will be held again at
the Waterworks park and in ad-
dition to paintings of local artists,
exhibits will be displayed from
FoStoria, Fremont, Delta, Wood
vile and various other communi-
ties throughout the area.
Mrs. Bella Russell, director, said
crafts will be included I'M this
years show and creators of GER
amicS and other lobbyists have
been invited to display this year.
Mrs. Russell said artists will be
painting at the park during the
exhibition, which for the past two
years has attracted large crowds.
Refreshments will be sold on the
grounds by Little Leaguers.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27

September 49, and officials of The
League of Ohio Sportsmen, Ohio
Conservation Congress, and Izaak
Walton League will be asked to
witness and to participate in the
drawings.
Any person who submits an ap-
plicatiOn to hunt on these areas
will also be welcomed as a wit
ness to the drawings. Each sports
men must submit his own applica-
ton, and if he wants to take his
chances at hunting both aress he
should submit two applications so
stating. Each winner will be able
to take one guest to share his
blind. Duck hunting will open
this year on October 18 and will
extend to December II. Hunting
hours are from one-half hour be-
fore sunrise to sunset EST.
A new shooting policy for these
two areas, recently adopted by the
Wildlife Council, provides for 25
blinds at Magee Marsh, and hunt
ing will be allowed on Mondays,
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and
Saturdays throughout the 55-day
open season. This increases the
number of hunters that can be ac-
commodated at Magee from 1900
Qast years totaD to 2100. East
Harbor will have IL public blinds,
and hunting will be allowed on
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur-
days.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27
Helicopters May
Soon Serve Area

Port Clinton may soon have
helicopter service linking the city
with Cleveland, Toledo and Detroit
as we'll as Sandusky, Fremont and
other nearby cities.
Regular passenger service has
been authorized by the Civil Aero
nautics Board and several airline
corporations have applied for IL
censes for routes which would af-
feet area cities.
Cleveland Airways, Inc. and
Helicopters Interstate, Inc. are
among the companies requesting
passenger helicopter licenses since
the new ruling.
Their service will include Ere
mont, Clyde, Bellevue and Port
Clinton as well as Norwalk, Tiffin,
Fostoria, Lorain, Elyria, Monroe
vile, Sandusky and Oberlin.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27
Jubilant Firernen
Await New Truck

Arrival of Catawba Island volun-
teer fire departments new Ward
LaFrance pumper is expected this
Thursday.
Department officials said an
open house is planned and citizens
of Catawba Island and others in
terested will be invited to the fire
station.
In announcing that the goal for
down payment on the new truck
has been reached, Catawba fire
men expressed their appreciation
to "all who made it possible"
Through the civic minded peo-
pie of Catawba and others, acqui-
sition of the new truck is an ad-
vancement toward a better and
safer place to live" a spokesman
said.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27
Registration Due
For kindergarten

Registration for Kindergarten
and any new elementary students
will be held in the New Elemen-
tary School from $3.50 to 11:30 am.
and from 1890 to $50 pm. Tues
day. Students who were in the Port
Clinton Schools last year need not
register. New students however,
should register.
Kindergarten registration will be
held in the Kindergarten Rooms
with Mrs. Charles Dewitt in
charge. New elementary students
should report to Mrs. Stein in the
Principals Office of the New Ele-
mentary Building.
New students in grades 7-12
should register in the Principals
Office of the High School Building
on Monday or Tuesday, August 80
or 81. When any new students
come to register they should bring
grade cards from previous schools
and their birth certificate with
them.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27

through colorful routine of
drills, fIag-swinging numbers, and
speciality acts. The show is en-
tirely free, director Paul Cochran
emphasized, and is being given by
Marjorettes merely as a gesture of
appreciation.
An engagement at the Attica
speedway August %, Sundays
program at Camp Perry, and an
appearance at the Labor Day pa
rade in Toledo sponsored by Local
II wind up the Majorettes busy
1854 schedule, except for an APP
pearance Sept. Is at the Huron
county fair.
An appearance at TIE Michigan
State Fair September 3 is also
under consideration but is not
definite yet, director Cochran said.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27

petitioners, said that it was found
that the present tax rates are 12.4
mills for Portage township, Is mills
for the Port Clinton school district
portion of Portage Township, and
17.8 mills for the city of Port
Clinton.
"We also estimate" said Mr..
Engler, "that after the necessary
levies are voted on and approved
in all districts involved that a 40
per cent difference between Port
Clinton and the territory to be
annexed will remain"
"We are confident" Mr.. Engler
continued, "that everyone of the
80 out of round 100 qualified
who signed the petition for annex
alton are competent people who
knew what they were signing"
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27
Scouts To Shoot
At Rifle RANGE

About Is Explorer Scouts from
Port Clinton are expected to par
ticipate in the Junior Rifle School
at Camp Perry this Friday.
M. j. Eddie) Edwards said
transportation for the group will
be provided from Sans Economy
Store at 8 am, when the group is
due to register.
The school of instructions will
start at 10 am. Scouts may use
either their own guns and ammuni-
ton or the National Rifle Associa-
ton will furnish both, Mr.. Ed
wards said.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27
March of Dimes
Emergency Drive

James Thierry, secretary-freas-
Urer Of the Ottawa County chap
fer of the National Foundation
for Prevention Of InfantiIe Par
aIysis, reported today that the
local unit has been called upon
to participate in an emergency
March Of Dimes campaign.
Mr.. Thierry said that the local
acmpaign will be conducted by
mail and that funds are badly
needed because of the expense
of providing for development of
a trial vaccine and gamma globu-
lin.
Contributions large and small
will be appreciated, Mr.. Thierry
said.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27
Jeremy Chides Utilities Commissioner
For Failure To Collect Airport Fees
By LEROY BERGMAN
News Staff Writer

Port Clinton's budget for
1866 and the city's shaky fl
nancial position in general
got a good overhauling at
Tuesday nights council meet
ing as Mayor Harold Jeremy
and Utilities Commission Chairman
Carl Heckler exchanged verbal
blows.
Upshot of the discussion was
that Council instructed City Audi
tor William Zeis and Mayor Jere-
my to re-submit the budget, which
was termed "unsound" by Council
man George Schade, for final ac-
ton on Sept. IA.
Mayor Jeremy and Commissioner
Heckler spearheaded lively dis
cuSsion, with the chief executive
chiding the utilities commission
for failure to insist upon regular
payments from Sky Tours, Inc,
current operators of municipal air
port.
Mayor Jeremy said the aviation
firm owes the city "over $500" in
landing fees and that no money
from that source has gone into the
treasury since April 81.
Mr.. Heckler retorted by noting
the importance of cooperating
with the operators cor they'll move
to Sandusky."
That's what I'm afraid of, y
snapped back the mayor, sand
then we won't get our $500. We're
short of funds and we need that
money"
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27

flScated loaded rifle, a loaded
revolver, and two hunting knives
to the Ohio State Patrol in a
hearing here Saturday.
Bailey was held for two days
while the patrol verified his story.
He was picked up for speeding,
using ficticious license plates on a
high-powered late model car, and
carrying concealed weapons.
But what bothered patrolmen
most of all was the large bundle
of cash found On his person plus
box of suspicious-looking tools
in his car. Patrolmen told Judge
Wargowsky that Bailey had near
ly 81 200 in his possession.
Bailey told the judge that he
makes frequent trips to Toledo
and Detroit in his salvage busi-
ness, that he hires itinerant work
ers and pays them off in cash,
hence the large amount found on
his person.
He explained that the revolver
was for personal protection on
payday and that he used the rifle
to satisfy a hobby of shooting
rats. The knives, he said, were
used on frequent hunting expedi.
tions.
The FBI had no record and
Cleveland police verified Bailey's
activities and said he was clear
with them. After paying his fines
and being fingerprinted, Bailey
was free to pursue his salvage
buying.
A female companion had been
released earlier when it was de-
termined she was not directly con-
nected with his activities.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27
Moonlight Ride
To Put-in-Bav

A moonlight ride to Put-In-Bay
on the Erie Isle Ferry has been
scheduled for this Thursday.
Capt. Alfred Parker said the
ship will leave the Jefferson St.
dock at $3.50 pm. and return from
Put-In-Bay at midnight.
A special round trip fare of ST.
has been set for the special trip,
Capt. Parker said.
Through arrangements of r. C.
Chick Linker, a concert by the
Green Springs band will be given
at the dock and at the Crescent
Hotel at Put-In-Bay.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27
Marines Condition
Described AS Fair

Magruder hospital officials de
scribed as "fair" today the condi
ton of Pvt. Robert P. Martin, 18.
year-old marine who was shot early
Friday by Patrolman William
Keesor when he fled from a stolen
car at the east edge of the city
limits.
Martins condition has steadily
improved after first being given
only $3.50 chance for survival.
A letter of commendation was
given Patrolman Keesor Monday
by Police Chief Jack Shelter.
"You have upheld the tradition
of your office" wrote Shelter in
commencing the patrolman.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27
Buy A Share Drive
Gaining Momentum

Gaylord Engler, spokesman for
the newly-organized Port Clinton
Development Co., said today that
the share-selling campaign launch
ed this week is moving along "very
we'll"
Brunt of the campaign, Mr.. Eng
Ter said, will be carried by Port
Clinton's four service clubs.
81, 500 worth of shares were sold
the first night, he said. The goal
is $4,000.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27
News Awarded
Ballot Contract

Contract to print 104, IT'S ballots
for the coming November elections
was awarded the Ottawa County
News Monday night.
Edward Minderman, clerk of the
Board of Elections, said the News
bid of $1,092.42 was lowest of two
received. The Herald bid $1,274.
A supply of ballots for absentee
voters will be available Sept. 5.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27
Carnicon Named
Bank Manager

President Irwin Mutach an
nounced today that Truman Carni-
com, who has been assistant CASH
ier for the past year, will manage
the bank and its affairs.
Mr. Mutach stated that Mr.. Car
nicom had years experience under
the former cashier, the late John
R. Lane, and is acquainted with
the firms affairs and its clientele.
Mr. Mutach said the bank is
making every effort possible to
serve the needs of the community.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27
Second Army Chief
Visits Erie Ordnance

Erie Ordnance Depot had di-
tinguished visitor Tuesday when
IT. General Floyd L. Parks, COM
nnander of the Second Army,
toured fhe post.
Accompanied by five staff
members, General Parks arrived
at Erie at o:l5 am. and was TAX
en- on conducted tour by Col.
Elmer w. Crubbs, Erie's COM
rnander.
Later fhe General visited
Camp Perry.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27
oMARK THOSE LETTERS

Postmaster Verdi Won Thron
stressed today the need for prop
erly marking letters for "Air
Mail" Even if there is sufficient
postage, letters won't 60 Air Mail
unless the envelope is so deSig-
mated, Mrs. Won Thron warned.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27

"They signed" he added, ''for
needed better facilities and to i'm
prove their property and living
conditions and are willing to pay
the small individual dollar differ
ence for them"
Opponents to the proposed an
neXation declared last week that,
among other objections, they are
against being taxed for the Port
Clinton sewage plant.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27
Ceremonies Honor
Col. Fairweather

1t. Col. Donald M. Fairweather,
executive officer at Erie Ordnance
Depot, is retiring after % years
active army duty.
A ceremony honoring Col. Fair
weather will be held this Thurs
day at 4:45 pm. at the depot's
headquarters building and re-
ception at the Officers Club will
follow.
Arrangements for the event are
being handled by Col. Elmer w.
Grubbsy. post commander.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27
BOND SALES UP

Sales of savings bonds in Ottawa
County showed an increase last
month over July of 1853, according
to a report released Monday by
Nick Stevens, county chairman.
Sales were $68,931 compared to
$61,012 a year ago.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27
THIEVES BUSY

Theft of $100 from the Clinton
Recreation was reported to city
police at 6:30 pm. Friday by Hark
Selgo, who said the money disap-
peared during a one-hour period
the place was closed while he was
out for supper.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27
Wagner Awards
100000 Contract

Safety-Service Director Walter
Wagner announced Tuesday that
contract to lay sewers needed for
the new disposal plant has been
awarded Oldfield, Inc, Toledo, for
$4,000. The work is to be COM
pleted 12O days after the project
is started, Mr.. Wagner said.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-08-27

for the Charles Stores. Attended
Wittenburg and Ohio State. Always
interested in Youth programs, he
has produced the Annual Cub
Minstrel the past five years, was
district chairman of the Boy Scouts
in this area, and now helping on
the Explorer program.
Married to Elizabeth Anderson,
has son Tom, age Is.
M e m ber Of the Methodist
church, Rotary Club, Masons, Elks.
Playmakers, and a Director of the
Chamber of Commerce. A writer
of "corney" ads and columns, he
is the guest editor for Juel Cover
this week. who is ON vacation.