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credited in this It is clusively entitled to use for re- publication all local or undated news pubilshed herein. MARION CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1065 Pubushed Every Week Day Creaing. Except DO Saturday MARION LEADER A ESTABLISHED 1869 Publiabed Every Morning Except Monday 2 THE SUPERNATURAL IN RELIGION A French savon once complained to' one his country's great statesmen that while he had constructed a better system of moral conduct than Christianity, he could not get any acceptance of it: The statesman told that if he would go and have himself crucified and rise from the dead the third day he might receive attention for his system. It is what the French savon's system lacked and Christianity possesses that give the religion of Jesus Christ its hold on humanity. Any religion commend itself to mankind and maintain its influence over them, in addition to an excellent system morals, must have in it the element of supernaturalism.
It is the supernatural element in Christianity that gives it its pre-eminence among the religions of the world. Every religious system has its sacred writings. But what religious writings have, in the remotest way; approached the sacred scriptures Christianity in their influence in molding human destiny and developing civilization? Whatever we may think about the inspiration of the Bible the fact remains that the Bible has been the inspiration of western civilization. It has fostered education, inspired art and literature, set the pattern' for governments, and created the culture of the most advanced nations in the world. And what is inspiration but supernaturalism? Were not the Bible the word of God, it would not have had the influence it has had in the of the past nineteen centuries.
Other religious systems have had their founders as well as Christianity. There are writers today who would class Jesus Christ with the founders of "other religious? systems and even with great moral teachers like Socrates and Epictetus. But the one thing which distinguishes Jesus from these great teachers is the fact that a supernatural element is distinctly associated with Him. He not only claimed to be the Son of God, He authenticated that claim by His resurrection from the dead. Christianity has gone on its way as a vital, regenerating and uplifting influence in the world because it is the power of God unto salvation to anyone who accepts it.
A religion without the supernatural element in it is devoid of the very thing humanity needs to lift it. out. of its sin. When men are without God in the world, they are without hope in the world. There is an old saying, "we cannot lift ourselves by tugging at our boot straps." If -in itself humanity' were capable.
of lifting itself out of sin, there had been no need of its" ever becoming hopelessly enmeshed in Mankind generally recognizes this fact, and, because they recognize it, they welcome the religion of Jesus Christ believing that he is "able to save unto the uttermost all who draw nigh unto God through him." I NOW IS THE TIME TO ASK "WHY?" The most important word for this country today is "Why?" A lot of broad general assertions are going the rounds, and there is a dangerous tendency to accept them at face value. 4 Hitler, in his invaluable treatise in "Mein Kampf" on how to' manipulate the mob, makes it clear that the 'main thing is repetition. No matter how ridiculous a thing is, he maintains, if you repeat it often enough and loudly enough people begin to believe it. That is the danger in some of the things you begin to hear repeated these days. What's needed is a lot of people who will step up every time one of these assertions is made -and-ask And -demand very.
specific answers. Here are a few to practice on: "If it goes badly with the allies in Europe, the United States must inevitably be drawn into the war. Why? If Holland is invaded and the Japanese grab the Dutch East Indies, the United States must send its fleet over 9,000 miles to prevent it. Why? Guam, 9,200 miles away should be strongly fortified. Why? (Be very specific.
No generalities about "interests." What interests?) The United States has to go on buying all the gold and silver offered by anybody at prices far above its market Why? Germany' has invaded one neutral country after another. The United States is neutral. Therefore I'm sure it is only a question of time until it is our turn. 'Why? The United States is shirking a plain international duty if it refuses to throw its army and navy into the European war. Why? You may not be popular if you become one of the question-askers.
You may get a few apoplectic answers like you poor dumb it's obvious?" 50 on, with the original statement repeated: But. by that time you'll begin to get interested. in the answers. And you'll be doing your country a service, for never before was it so important to have plenty of people demanding to know "Why?" In this era of food stamps, cotton stamps, duck hunting stamps, an old-timer is one who can remember when the only stamps around were those on the upper right hand corners of envelopes. 4 A new kind of radio "listen in" on cows to detect be a good deal more commercial programs, All About Babies BY RICHARD ARTHUR BOLT section of American Public Health (Secretary, Maternal and Child Health Association) ACCIDENTS CHIEF DEATH CAUSE AMONG CHILDREN FROM 5 TO 15.
Accidents have assumed a leading role as. a cause of death and disability in the childhood years. It is not generally recognized that accidents take first place 88 8 cause of death among children five to 15 years of age and are now one of our greatest public health problems. Among children from five to 15 years of age accidents account for about one-fifth of all deaths. Disabilities from accidents in children under 15 years of age are as frequent as those caused by the acute communicable a diseases of childhood.
As many children under five years of age are killed by accidents as those between five and 15. It is a serious commentary upon our social organization that while we have been saving, and more children from the gastrointestinal diseases, smallpox, diphtheria, scarlet, fever and' other acute diseases we have not at the same time made as great gains in the prevention of accidents in our homes and on the public highways. In those places where specialattention has been paid to accident prevention encouraging results have been obtained, but there is still considerable room for improvement in wide stretches of the United States. Young children suffer from all kinds of accidents, principally in the home from burns, falls, suffocation, poisoning, cuts and electric shocks. Young children are likely to put any object at hand into their mouth, ears or nose and this may result in serious trouble.
This points clearly to careless habits or unsafe conditions in the homes. More vigilance is needed in keeping matches away from children and in protecting against gas stoves and open grates as. well as from tubs of hot water. While nearly as many children are killed, and. many more injured, at than on the streets, automobile accidents now take a heavy toll of child life.
It is encouraging that the whole country is becoming aroused to the necessity for more intensive education along accident prevention lines. Safety councils, traffic police, school teachers, parent-teacher groups and the Red Cross are all urging eternal vigilance and COoperation with the public authorities to help reduce the large number of unnecessary traffic accidents. MRS. NEATY MENDENHALL. FUNERAL SERVICES HELD Funeral services were held Saturday at the New London Friends Church for Mrs.
Neaty Mendenhall, seventy-four, sister of A. E. (Dad) Crawford, Marion. Mrs. Mendenhall died Tuesday at her 'home year's northwest illness.
of New Survivors London after include a the husband, Edwin S. Mendenhall; the daughter, brother a in sister, Marion, two sons, af Tre seven grandchildren and one Today's Radio Program (All Times Central Standard) Morning Forum. Weal-Highlights of the Bible. of the Air. Stewart and Wj2-Southernaires.
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Rhumba Band: Main Street Reporter Miss Sherman is quite noted as concert pianist and will be here to demonstrate new that has radio tubes instead 'of sounding board or something anyway salesmen will tell you about it. Important matters having to do with the improvement of the breed of race horses will cause several Marion citizens to spend next Saturday in Louisville, 'as they have done for many years past Phil Polley drops in to tell us about trip hand and 'orchestra will make to Peru Wednesday which brings us down to here so with we'll nothing now else. but to look report- for gO us as usual Tuesday. your favorite morning. newspaper.
bye, bye. Almost everything is on the schedule in Marion this week ranging from a special election to the first circus of the and- not to be overlooked are the last of the pre-primary. meetings by the two political parties Whether you are for or against daylight saving time cast a vote Tuesday everyone should take advantage of the opportunity to express her or his sentiments. we hope the winning majority is so large it will stop all further controversy American Legion boys to greet plane at Marion airport today as it arrives here to pick up membership cards in annual aerial roundup Democratic Chairman Bill Jones must have been reading about the "battle of bands" staged by dance orchestras for he has booked two candidates for governor to speak at a party rally Tuesday night Republicans will counter with one of the candidates for a state office at their final rally. Saturday night r.
Not much interest in the campaign, according to our scouts on the political front and a very light vote is being forecast Are you interested in babies? of the voters in the 1960 elections are included in the annual display of babies born during the last year Inability to obtain photos prevented inclusion of many others Here is some news that is not so pleasant Monday, May 6, is the Jast day for paying the spring installment of taxes without penalty Don't say we didn't warn you. This is Go To Church Day. Hope you have "not for the overlooked day it in What making else do up we your know? schedule of activities. Mrs. brings 8 the other The mailman letter James A.
Mattison at is "Zanzibar" from Glendora, enclosing Double features also are on the copy of a distinguished service schedule at other theaters citation presented to her late hus- "The "Mutiny Amazing on the Mr. Bounty" Williams" and at band Legion by the California American the Lyric and "Sky Patrol" his war and time lauding and "Shanghai Express" at the to disabled veterans. peace Mrs. services Luna -Lite. Merrill Davis -selected as one of Easter Pageant officials- tell us the speakers at for the Parents Day they're very sorry but Pageant May.
program 12 Indiana University, recordings can't be loaned to clubs of She will represent and groups. because the records mothers I. U. students on the are only good for a few playings program. already have been played sevSome fine sunshine is eral times and must be saved at this present now for use in rehearsals next weather bureau writing reports a but mass the of year.
the recordings heard by cold air moving down from the not the official club recently were service north hope it is waylaid be- recordings but fore it crosses the Indiana bor- were made by. a club some that The Indiana General member while the Pageant was -Service has -an-unusual display being broadcast. in its north window showing Mrs. Frances Davis rings our several different types of indus- phone to tell us to tell you trial lighting equipment that the public library will State highway commission lets be closed all day next Friday contract for paving final link in so that staff can attend disnew Indianapolis road between Marion and trict librarians' meeting at and next year wood 50 get your books at this time we will be sailing Thursday you'll have to hour down to the capital in about one wait until Saturday. if we want to step on.
it. Miss Doris McCartney who man- downtown corner pauses deciding "on a -Mrs. Cap Rhetts ages Home Economics affairs, is whether to cross Fourth or Washa visitor to our office George ington which always is a major Thomas is another visitor decision during heavy Saturafter completing another batch of day traffic Mrs. Ben' Haram We met a Sycamore, Omer Collins stops to talk things wire at the Anacouda plant gets downtown early Saturday the. other day who asked if lover with a newspaperman in we knew Francis Hart, who man- front of the bank building.
aged the wire plant in Marion and while have -not made a Distribution of Music Appreciacheck, assume it is the man tion records near 1,000 mark known here as Frank Hart. as last selection is released first three records of the Franck Just in case the weather may symphony in minor are available nat be favorable for the Sunday- now and remaining will the new movies Walt Dis- you still can get previous releases drive, and may be interested in be available next Saturday. ney's "Pinocchio" comes to the at headquarters in the Indiana are Indiana that it theater is and reports Theater building if you hurry. 8 worthy successor "Snow White" his first 'Miss Martha Sherman of New full length cartoon Gene York scheduled to arrive in viland Jane Withers are lage today. and she will he starred in "Shooting High" first heard.
playing the piano at serhalf of the Paramount offering vice club meetings this week TOWNSEND CLUB TO HEAR. REV. ORA SIMMONS TALK Rev. Ora Simmons will address Townsend Club No. 6 at the Home Corner community hall at 7:30 p.
m. Tuesday, it was announced Saturday. Rey. William Lennon, president, will be in charge. Officers emphasized that not "only "club members but other interested persons are welcome to attend.
ANTS THREATEN BABIES the baby buggies in water, MAIN STREET REPORTER. THIS CURIOUS WORLD By William Ferguson A SINGLE ORCHID MAY PRODUCE ONE MILLION SEEDS, YET THE BLOSSOMS ARE AMONG THE WORLD'S MOST COSTLY FLOWERS. COPR. 1940 BY NEA SERVICE. T.
M. REG V. S. PAT. OFF.
CURIOUS CUTIE HYDROPHOBIA IS A CURSE THAT OCCURS IN CURS DOES THE SUN RISE AT THE SAME TIME. 4-27 THROUGHOUT TIME ZONE ANY ONE, ANSWER: No. It rises earlier, actually, and the clock, it the castern part of a time zone than it does in the western part. NEXT: How big is a sunspot? "The world's worst pest," the Argentine ant, has invaded Australia and is causing much trouble in Melbourne and elsewhere. It is impossible to keep them out of houses and they are even invading beds." To keep them from attacking babies the mothers must stand News Behind The News BY PAUL MALLON (The views and opinions expressed 1n Mr.
Malons articles are distinctly his own and are not necessarily those of the Chronicle -Tribune, nor do they, In aDJ way, denote the editorial policy or. opinion of The Chronicle-Tribune), Washington, April survey of private opinion within othcialdom suggests there is little this government can feasonably and justly do now in the further. development" or its- pro-allied neutrality, policy. In the wake of public shock over the German-Allied conflict in Norway and in anticipation of now threatened widening of the war, the administration appears to be re-examining its policy, It seems to be searching for further steps "short or even-as some of its indirect' agents have suggested-perhaps eventual naval and air strides to aid the Allies. But, whatever blind sentimentality or cloud-topped emotionalism may be inspiring the public argument on the same, question, the inclination of officials is to collect sound "and evidence and weigh it carefully; Contributions to the current debate as privately collected from these best informed official minds follow: Aside from the obvious human, economic and financial disasters might Allies could get which stronger.
American steps little military benefit from United4 States involvment in their present situation. No calls for help from them have yet been heard here. Their current military problem is not materials a scarcity of men or even of but effective organization to bring into play the idle forces they are not now able to use. The only formidable naval contribution the United States couldoffer at -present would be the dispatch of mine layers to further blockade work and perhaps some Atlantic cruisers and destroyers to extend -the convoy system. The bulk 'of the U.
S. fleet could not be. moved from. the Pacific either in the interest of the Allies. or of us.
use of American commercial ships Repeal of the neutrality, act and would be a natural consequence of direct involvment, but the Allies do not need ships. They are not now using all they have. American plane production, now running one or two could be doubled with three shifts, but what use the Allies could make of them in their present situation is not apparent. No munitions could be furnished because this country has no munitions industries of any international consequence. On the other hand, involvment would be immediately ruinous the good neighbor policy and the development of American trade.
It would throw Mr. Hull's year's of work. out the window. The United States, its defenses intact; has no reason to fear invasion or bombing from Hitler in the conceivable future, but 8 German victory today would certainly bring swift trade difficulties for us on this continent. The British and Americans have been trading in South America like two grocery stores in the same block.
German victory today would be like a chain store moving in. It is quite conceivable, for instance, that the Nazis would take the entire Argentine beef production from the British, become Mexico's best customer for oil, and thus get her big foot in the door. Reasoning this way, in their reexamination, many an official is confirming his conviction that an Allied victory is certainly the best interests of the United States. This line of thinking seems to be, bringing them buck into the field of "steps short of war." Foremost formidable contribution which could be considered in this line is naturally credits. But the Allies do not now need credits.
Their billions of resources in gold and securities have hardly been dented. Their strongbox will not run low for perhaps two years, according to common current calculations. Slim remaining restrictions upon American military secrets would offer another step. Our valued bombsights and superchargers would be freed for Allied production abroad. Such a step is within the realm of early possibilities.
Economic sanctions would be imposed against Germany. This government could take control of exports to aid the blockade, but this would be a direct belligerent step, in the face of the fact- that little American goods 'is now getting into Germany through indirect restraints already instituted. German property could be seized. Latin countries could encouraged do likewise. "Far east policy could be directed toward keeping the Japanese out British and French territory there.
But all these are steps so short of war as to be 'almost indistinguishable from the final step U.S. VETERANS HOME Miss Rose Lee McClung, formerly a nurse at this Facility who is now stationed at Jefferson Bartracks, Missouri, has been visiting friends here during the past week. and Mrs. P. E.
Greenwalt, Bath, New York, arrived Monday for a three week's visit with relatives and friends. Rev. Greenwaltwas formerly protestant chaplain here. Miss Katherine Freshour, R. is visiting relatives in Lycerne, Indiana.
Mrs. George Leventhal enterLained a few friends at dinner party Thursday evening in honor of their house guest, Arthur Horwitz, who bas spent the past month with Dr. and Mrs. Leventhal returned to his home in Brooklyn, New York, Friday. Miss Evelyn Dunn, R.
is visiting. her mother in Little Rock, this week. Ivan Belcher left Thursday to spend a few days with his parents in southern Indiana, Mr. and Mra, Kenneth Snow, Marion In The Mirror By ROSE B. MARSH The history of the postal system in Marion is an interesting one, dating back to 1832.
We. always have understood that Jeremiah Stebbens a 8 the first postmaster, but a history before us states that Joseph Vermilliya, Ph father-inlaw of the early banker, James Sweetser, was the first man to hold that important position in this communion ity. Stebbens, we understand, was postmaster during being Civil located War in days, one the "postoffice corner his tailoring shop that stood on the corner of Washington and Fourth streets, on the present site of the Marion National Bank building. Walker Winslow, Fair mount, brought the mail twice a week by stage, and it is said as he rounded the old Spencer House corner he would blow a loud blast on A long tin horn that he carried with him, and the entire population of the village would. gather the postoffice, anxious and eager to a letter, or to learn, the war news through the; paper.
The late R. T. them-a young man, would mount addry goods box and: read the news from "the front," and many fathers and mothers, wives and sisters went away. with tears streaming. down their cheeks, as he name of A dear one' who had fallen in battle.
James Vermilya was followed in succession by Dr. Joseph Caldwallader, Ezra S. Trask, Nathan Branson, Benonie G. Hogin, Jeremiah Stebbens, Simon Goldthait, Oliver Goldthait, David P. Barley Cubberly, and John John W.
Hodge. Dodd, Daniel An old picture of the Spencer House shows the sign "Post Office" above the door of the south room. James Noland was postmaster at that time and Miss Linnie- Stretch assistant. He WAS ceeded by Captain Jacob M. Wells, and it was during the time Captain Wells was postmaster that the office was moved to the basem*nt of the courthouse.
The next postmaster was David Overman, with his son, Turner as his assistant. if we remember correctly, John" Watts WAS also one of the employes. Mr. Overman was followed by Jasper, A. Gauntt, with Marion Neal and Ida Beal McDowell, as Assistants.
The next move the office was to the west room the Harvery Johnson block, with Clarence M. Hawkins postmaster. Mr. Hawking died while in office, and Jesse M. Ballard, assistant, served the remainder of his term.
Among other employes were. Eva Neal, Mary Nevilles and Olive Fryor. Again the office changed locations, being moved to the north room of the present site of the Indiana General Service Company, and James L. Bradford became postmaster, with Will Williams as assistant. Mr.
Williams resigned some months later to enter another line of business, and Wash Lowe was appointed to take his place. After serving for some time Mr. Bradford resigned and Evan H. Ferree finished his term. Marion Evans succeeded Mr.
Ferree, with John E. Clark as assistant. The new federal building was being erected at this time, and was ready for occupancy on' November 22, 1909, with the following corps of assistants: A. Hullinger, Charles A. Ballinger, HI.
A. Blackman, Emmett A. Bish, Allen H. Christman, Helen Case, Leona M. Deane, Miss Pittinger, R.
J. Foster, Clio P. Maffet, Ed L. Moore, Mae Spears, May Prickett, Frank Sherwin, D. R.
Seybold and A. W'inchell. With C. M. Shawley, B.
L. McVicker and C. W. Boucher in charge of city Danville, Illinois, are the weekend guests of Dr. and Mrs.
S. A. Helck. Dr. and Mrs.
Howard Alexander spent Monday in Fort Wayne. Mrs. H. L. Kuester accompanied by Mrs.
E. Floyd Giltner, Mrs. Winget Sell, Mrs. Hawley Tew, Mrs. E.
Kahlenbeck and Mrs. Vernie Circle attended the Spring Pouvoir of 8-40 held yesterday in Anderson. Mrs. Nina Kapp, R. is absent on sick leave.
Mrs. Frank Blacksten, with Mr. and Mrs. M. 'K.
Eckenroth of Marion spent Monday in Indianapolis. W. C. Sturgis entertained the members of the Post Bridge Club at her home Friday. Her guests were Mrs.
Victor Bean, Mrs. Frank Fearney, Mrs. James Hallahan, Mrs. J. Murphy, Mrs.
Karl Eggen, F. Milne, Mrs. W. G. Skidmore, Mrs.
T. F. Lorenz, Mrs: Y. Seymour, Mrs. Frank Imburgia, Mrs.
L. A. Olsen, Mrs. Howard Alexander, Mrs. S.
A. Helck, Mrs. William Bourke and Mrs. 0. F.
Nash. Prizes were won by Mrs. Helck, Mrs. Eggen and Mrs. Alexander.
Mrs. Milne will entertain the club in two weeks. Mrs. W. Y.
Seymour and Mrs. Frank Cole spent Thursday in Indianapolis. Dr. Howard Alexander has received preliminary orders for a transfer to the Facility Hines, Illinois. Dr.
and Mrs. Alexander expect to leave here just prior to June 1. Miss Barbara Rohla, Clarkston; Montana, arrived Thursday to assume her duties as Junior nurse at the hospital. -Larry Minheapolis; was over-night guest of Mr. and Mrs.
Karl Eggen Wednesday. The recreational program for the week includes the- moving pictures, "Pride of the Blue Grass" with Edith Fellows, on Friday and "Good-bye, Mr. Chips" with Robert Donat and Greer Garson on Friday. During the winter months, no autombile battery. 'the powerful enough to overcome drag of cold thickened summer oil, and its energy quickly is exhausted by cranking a sticky engine.
and. rural carriers at that time were M. L. Starr, John Hawkins, M. D.
Gardner, Noah Burden, William- Fadeley, Thadeus E. Smith, William Darter, F. E. Morrison, Charles E. Bowman, Shelley, George B.
Thomas, Willis Lockridge, Harry Hamilton, J. F. Arthur, J. L. Lacey, E.
R. Stevens, Earl Carr, C. W. Burnside, Gerritt Van Weelde, Arthur Shields, Lewis Rhinehart, John Carter, Jason Watson, Harry Albright, S. L.
Wycoff, Omar L. Carter, Lee Malott, Grant Massey, Pittinger, Andrew Tarris, John F. Brown and J. T. Sailors.
Oscar Bradford succeeded MarEvans, and he made but few changes in the personnel of employes. Moss was next but resigned within a short time and John Jones was 'appointed to fill his place. After several years' service Mr. Jones was compelled to resign on account of failing health, and Arthur. Green, present postmaster, succeeded him.
A few days ago the following interesting history of the. postal. system was handed to us by. Ed-4 ward L. Moore, who knows the inside and outside of the system will from A to and we are sure it: be 'of great interest to the public: Vermilyea.
first in 1832. postmaster When was Joseph. came. postmaster the 'office was designated Grant Court 'House. It was during the incumbency of Nathan: Branson that the 'name was changed to Marion in honor of General Francis Marion.
Among the list of postmasters in, the years goneby we find the names of many prominent families in our city such as Goldthait, Cubberly, Ballard, Bradford and Barley. The postoffice was located at one time in the old Spencer Hotel building, the Court House, the Johnson Block, and the Indiana General Service Building. Ground Was broken for the present federal building in April, 1908. On September 9th, the Grand Lodge of Masons laid the corner stone. November we moved into the new building.
It is one of the best constructed government biuldings in Indiana, and is made of pressed brick, Vermont granite and Bedford stone. It was two full stories and a basem*nt. "In the early history of the postal system there was no such thing as a postage stamp. Letters were sent collect and the addressee would prefer his friends to think of him often and write to him seldom. No news was always good news, and the advent of a letter sometimes disturbed the peaceful tranquility of the community.
The system of communication by "word of mouth" seems. have been very successful. Wafers and sealing wax were used before the stamps became a necessity. Money orders and parcel post had' not been dreamed of then. Postal savings and parcel post were not installed until the year 1913.
"The railway mail service wis established in Grant county in 1867: Previous to this time transportation of mail was by stage and by horseback. Walk Winslow of. Fairmount had a stage route from Anderson to Wabash through Marion and patrons of this office received their mail in the record time of twice a week. "In 1882 the Star Route System was introduced into. Grant county, this was for the benefit of small towns and rural communities, such as, Arcana, Jadden, Union Grove, Weaver, Slash, Point Isabelle, and others.
The mail was carried in a "buck board" in the summer and by horseback in the winter. As I remember the last Star Route durperiod was between the Marions office and the Soldiers' Home office and was carried by veterans Route of System the Civil has War. been The re-estab- Star, lished in the past few years due to a lack of train service." (Continued Next Sunday) Lines for Living By Barton Rees Pogue THE "BIG The "big one" got away! smile as I tell my tale Of his size and the gleam in his eyes, 'low he was almost a whale; They laugh derisively When I say how very wise That old fish was. They 'low He really was a prize. "Why, he carried a license, firstclass; Allowing him' to thrive On fish not undersize And the limit set was five! He wore slick pants, and a hat, He had two poles or three-.
The "big fish," boys, that got away I must confess, was ME!" STEELWORKER IS KILLED; POLICE ARREST SUSPECT East Chicago, April 27. (AP) -A shotgun blast killed Lee Hew-. itt, 30, late today at the entrance to the Youngatown Sheet L. -and Derror, 28. police- arrested Thomas.
Police Sgt. John Herod said the shooting" occurred as Hewitt was leaving the plant at the end of his shift. Derror also was employed at the mill but worked on another shift. Herod said no charge had been filed against Derror pending determination of a motive for the shooting. In old England some cheeses were' too big for the table and were place on side tables, where each guest dug out his own portion with a 4 permits veterinary surgeons to internal diseases.
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