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Jaycee Essay Contest Is Won By Rebecca Aker

Jaycee Essay Chariman Bo Akers is shown awarding trophies and certificates to winners of the Jaycee Essay Contest. Left to right, Cynthia South, Bainbridge; Richard Query, Reelsville, and Rebecca Aker, Green castle.

Jaycee Essay Contest chairman Bowen Akers announced the winners at the individual schools and overall county winner Thursday night This year’s theme was “What American Patriotism Means to Me.” Each essay was judged on content, grammar, originality, and theme. Local seventh grader Rebecca Aker’s essay was selected the best for Greencastle and the entire county. Seventh grader Richard Query had the winning essay from Reelsville, and Cynthia South, seventh grader, won at Bainbridge. Richard and Cynthia were also the county runnersup. All three winners received trophies and certificates, and their essays have been entered In final state competition. Over 270 seventh and eighth graders from Greencastle, Bainbridge, and Reelsville participated in the annual essay contest sponsored by the Jaycees. This is the largest turnout the Jaycees have ever received. This is a national contest sponsored jointly by the Jaycees and Independence Hall of Chicago. The winners from each state will receive a trip to Washington, D. C., New York, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. Chairman Akers wished to express his thanks to Mr. Evans and Mrs. Myers of Bainbridge, Mr. Helms and Mrs. Bennett from Reelsville, and Mr. Hurst and Mrs. Houck from Greencastle for their cooperation in making this project a complete success. Mr. Akers also stated, “The participation in the contest and the quality of the essays should make us all proud of the young people of this county.” The essay runnersup from Greencastle are Jeffrey Webb, Mike Bergen, and Neil Nevins. Honorable mention Kathy Ruark, Margaret Chase, Karen Earle, Natasha Scheid, and Preida Green. The essay runnersup from Reelsville are Pat Luzan, Laura Killion and Sondra Thompson. Honorable mention Kathy Helms, Richard Clark, Jerry Hassler, Barbara Plessinger, and Kathy Chew. The essay runnersup from Bainbridge are David Frazee, Kathy McGuire and Joanna Hendrich. Honorable mention Paul Sanders, Feretta Baker, Nina Adler, Judy Roth, and Dave Crawley. All runnersup and those who received honorable mention were awarded certificates. 20 Years Ago C.N. Phillips and Evan Crawley were officials for the Bedfbrd regional. Frank Jarrell was picked as a referee for the fcfunci* regional.

McNamara Faces Fight

WASHINGTON UPI — Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara appears headed for another collision with Congress over his two-year-old plan to eliminate 15 of the nation’s 23 National Guard divisions. During the weekend McNamara was reported determined to carry out his plan, though a Defense Department atate-

The Nude Look WARSAW UPI—It was one of those times when a woman feels like quietly fainting away. That’s just what an unnamed young lady did in the town of Katowice when she took off her fur coat in a crowded restaurant. She had forgotten to put on a dress. That's The Ticket SACRAMENTO, Calif. UPI —Gov. Ronald Reagan’s chief aide, executive secretary Philip Battaglia, was stopped on his way to work Monday for speeding. The patrolman was named Donald Reagan.

ment indicated that a current study by the Joint Chiefs of Staff could result in some modi-

ficalions.

Late in 1964 McNamara said that the guard’s 15 “low priority” divisions were “surplus” and should be reduced to brigades. He has seldom modified

his decisions.

“If there are surplus units, these will be eliminated, with full consideration for individual state requirements,’ the Pentagon statement said. The low-priority divisions, four armored and 11 infantry with a total of 118,000 men, now are about half of war strength. If they were reduced to brigades at full strength, they would have about 75,000 men. The House Armed Services Committee, however, has approved drill pay for a civilian army of 640,000, with 380,000 in the National Guard, and 260,000 in the Army reserve. The Defense Department is expected to seek a lower figure. But the Pentagon said in its statement that “nothing will be done until the Joint Chiefs of Staff complete their study.”

Budget, Property Tax Approved By Legislators INDIANAPOLIS UPI—The Indiana Legislature cleared a major hurdle early today with approval of a biennial budget and property tax relief package about which many members had some reservations. However, with the clocks stopped shortly before the Monday midnight deadline for the regular 61-day session, the lawmakers approved the measures and sent them to Governor Branigin. The approval cleared the way for the overtime session to end sometime Thursday. Action on a number of conference committee r e p o r-t s, some of them controversial, remained but the only big issue still unsettled was congressional redistricting. There was a strong possibility the session would end without any action, leaving the question of redistricting up to a three-judge federal court here. The Senate, which acted first on the five bills making up the $2.25 billion budget and $50 million property tax relief program, had hoped to continue its work on other pending conference committee reports. But the upper chamber recessed until 1 p.m. EST when the electric voting machine broke down at 3:15 am., about 15 minutes after completion of 2 1 / £ hours of debate on the money mat-

ters.

The House, which completed work on the budget and tax relief in about 45 minutes, recessed at 4:35 am. and planned to return at 1 p.m. House passage of a bill changing the distribution of inheritance tax revenue between the state and the counties threatened for a time to delay .action on the budget as minority Democrats charged that it had “broken the agreement” for quick passage of the money

bills.

The bill would give the counties 90 per cent of the inheritance tax revenue and the state 10 per cent, reversing the present formula. Minority leader Richard C. Bodine, D-Misha-waka, said it would cost the state $22-$25 million and leave no money for property tax re-

lief.

Bodine led the Democrats into a series of caucuses which finally ended at about 3 am. with an agreement to proceed with the budget and tax relief

bills.

Congress May Change LBJ's Draft Authority

Two Killed, Scores Hurt By Alabama Tornadoes

Red Cross Chapter Opens Drive For Funds

Masonic Notice Called meeting Applegate Lodge 155 F. &. A. M., Thursday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. Work in FC degree. Members bring a pie and visitors welcome. Ralph Jordan, W.M.

Decrease Of 10 In Enrollment An Increase in seniors and graduate and special students is reflected in second semester enrollment figures announced today by DePauw University’s Office of the Registrar. Total' enrollment, compared with the corresponding semester of last year, however, dropped from 2,360 to 2,350, a decrease of 10. The number of second semester seniors showed a gain of 29 over March, 1966, with the increase due entirely to an increased number of senior men. Both graduates and special students increased their totals by nine. Graduate enrollment went up from 42 to 51 and special students climbed from 24 to 33. Freshman enrollment, over one year ago, dropped from 703 to 669, with most of the loss occurring among men; second semester sophomores declined from 628 to 613, and students with junior classification fell by eight to 481. Men continue to outnumber women, 1272 to 1078. BULLETINS BOSTON UPI — Two fourcar subway trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided at a station on a trestle today in a swirling snowstorm. At least 105 persons were injured, none believed seriously.

The American Red Cross in Putnam County opened its 1967 fund raising drive with a kickoff luncheon at IBM yesterday. Co-chairmen of the drive will be Jerry Stevens of IBM and James Calhoun of General Telephone. Mr. Stevens presented a goal of $7,000 to the township chairmen. He explained that 60 per cent of the goal or $4,200 would be derived from Greencastle and surrounding county townships while 40 per cent or $2,800 would come from Greencastle businesses and industries and DePauw University. The drive will continue until Friday, March 31. George Drew, Red Cross dis- ! trict field representative from Terre Haute, emphasized that “all funds are raised by voluntary contributions.” The funds must be ready and plans prepared before a disaster hits. When disaster does strike, the Red Cross is ready to help immediately. “The Red Cross follows the tradition of people to people giving.” Putnam County Red Cross president Dr. Herald Ross anticipates the most successful Red Cross fund drive experienced in Putnam County. If the Red Cross here is to contribute its fair share to the nation-wide and world -wide programs of the organization, and to continue to provide its services of welfare, health, and safety in Putnam County, the fund requirements must be met. Co-chairmen Stevens and Calhoun urge the residents of : Greencastle to respond generously to the appeal.

OES Notice

DETROIT UPI — Wildcat picketing closed a General Motors parts factory today and threatened a general shutdown of GM’s vast nationwide operations, the second in less than a month.

Stated meeting Morton O.E.S. No. 356 Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. with pitch-in supper at 6:30 p.m. to honor the ones who helped to build our dining room. All Ritual and Regulation books must be turned in at this time. This is our farewell meeting so plan to attend. Lida Mae Oliver, W.M.

Miller Second Graders Entertain Kiwanis

y The Kiwanis Club of Greencastle received a real treat recently as the second grade class of Miller School entertained with a program of songs. Front row, left to right, Melodic Strain, Anne Dyer, Debbie Parrish, Connie Branham, Patti Tincher, Larry Monnett, Jeff Austin, Pam Suit, and Sherry Sanford. Middle row, left fo right, Nadine King, Rannak Leonard, Cathy Graver,

Howie Custis, Kitty Hanneman, Terry Saunders, Ed Archer, Terri Asbell, and Russ Saathoff. Back row, left to right, Mrs. Muriel Rockhill, teacher; Burl W. Clark, principal; Rick Douglas, Lori Webb, Laurie Cox, (hidden), Beth King, Alan Burns, Sam Ballou, Rob Littered, Matt Anderson, and Sherry RambmL Banner Photo—Don Whitehead

ROCKY HOLLOW, Ala. UPI —A rash of tornadoes, spawned by the collision of a chilling cold front against unseasonably tropic air, ripped through Alabama Monday night, killing two persons and leaving scores injured. The tornadoes dipped and danced through at least 21 cities, towns and hamlets from the black soil Belt to the Appalachian mountains in north Alabama. Severe thunderstorms raked neighboring Mississippi and Georgia. The tornadoes were part of a bone chilling cold front that dipped far into the Southland. The Alabama twisters snapped giant pines like toothpicks as they slashed diagonally through the state. A half-dozen towns in rural Walker County were left in a confused hodgepodge of broken communications lines and blackouts. The communities of Rocky Hollow and Empire were the hardest hit. Other communities to feel the brunt of the prespringtime twisters were Demopolis, Uniontown, Benton. Maplesville, Montevallo. Reform, Clay, Steele, Blount Springs, Dilworth, Dora, Jasper, Cardova, Sumiton, Pump Hill, Big Shoarls Camp, Aliceville, Golden Springs and Ashville. t I - • ' * * • Mrs. Marie Phillips, 25, the mother of two children, died when the shrieking winds shattered her home at Empire. Her husband, Mark, and children Pamela, 7, and Tommie, 5, were among the injured. Dennis Wright, 16, was killed and his sister suffered broken legs when their home at Rocky Hollow collapsed on them. The twisters apparently were spawned to the east in Mississippi. Philadelphia, Grenada and in Tishomingo County reported severe thunderstorms and high winds toppled trees and wrecked property. Mrs. Nita Hendricks was injured near Granada when her house trailer was overturned. A bam was blown away near luka, Miss. Al Tucker To Couch Clovers Assistant basketball coach Al Tucker has been named as successor to Cloverdale High School head coach Jim Miller. The announcement was made this morning by school superintendent Arthur Johnson. Tucker, an assistant to Miller for the past four years, will take the helm effective with the ’67-68 season. He is a graduate of Patricksburg High School and Indiana State.

WASHINGTON UPI — The Selective Service system is ready to make the changes in the draft President Johnson wants anytime he gives the signal, according to director Lewis B. Hershey. Some senior members of Congress were not so sure today that Lt. Gen. Hershey would have to make any changes. Chairman L. Mendel Rivers, D-S. C., of the House Armed Services Committee, for one, served notice that he would seek to trim Presidential authority to change draft regulations. Johnson announced a drastic overhaul of the system Monday, including drafting of 19-year-olds first, a return to a lotterytype system and a halt deferments for most graduate students. All this can be accomlished by executive order, without legislation. But the current draft law, which expires June 30, must be extended by Congress. Rivers’ comjnittee planned to begin hearings on extending and amending the draft law in early April. Early signs indicated that the effort would be a strenuous one. Rivers, who has opposed a lottery in the past, did not comment directly on Johnson’s plans. But he said his committee would try to remove some White House powers to act without approval of Congress. “We think the present law has too much discretionary authority,” he said. Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield, Mont., said he felt the Johnson plan needed “a good deal of scrutiny and some straightening out” For himself, he said, he favors “universal military conscription” with youths not going into uniform required to serve in some “subsidiary force.” Rep. F. Edward Hebert, DLa., a senior member of Rivers’ committee, said flatly, “there is not going to be any lottery.” Sen. Henry M. Jackson, DWash., a ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said he was against it “as a general principle.” Ford Will Roll DETROIT UPI — The Ford Motor Co., told its stockholders Monday it would go ahead with a $1.5 billion two-year expansion plan, despite the recent sharp slump in auto sales. A letter signed by board chairman Henry Ford II and president Arjay Miller said, “this is the strongest proof we can offer of our faith in the future growth of our nation’s economy ,.

Quinn Okay

ROME UPI—Actor Anthony Quinn, 51, today underwent “completely successful” surgery at a Rome clinic after suffering an attack of appendicitis, doctors said. Quinn was taken ill at his villa near Pope Paul Vi’s summer residence at suburban Castelgandolfo.

NATI0NAI WEATHER OUTLOOK

INDIANA WEATHER: Cold wave warning tonight. Variable cloudiness, windy and colder today. Chance of snow flurries late today and tonight and much colder. Wednesday fair and quite cold. High today upper 20s. Low tonight 4 to 12 above. High Wednesday in the 20s. Indiana outlook: Fair and continued cold Wednesday night. Partly cloudy and warmer Thursday. Minimum 17* 6 A.M 18® 7 A.M 17® 8 A.M 18® 9 A.M 25® 10 A.M 28® 11 A.M 32® 12 Noon 36®

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