Banner Graphic, Greencastle, Putnam County, 19 October 1974 — Page 1

THE ARCHIVES DEr'AUI UNIVERSITT GREENCASTLE, IN 46135

Tiger Cubs edged by Clinton Wildcats, 27-26

“We got the team together. Everybody wanted to go for two. The fans wanted us to go for two. We felt that Clinton had the studs to get the ball across in an overtime while we would have to outguess them." That was how Greencastle head football coach Gary

Cassells explained the decision to go for a two point conversion with 1:32 to play in the homecoming game here Friday night after the Cubs had narrowed the Clinton lead to 2726. It was a good gamble, especially with halfback Stacy

Spencer taking the handoff from quarterback Randy Jones and testing the right side of the Clinton line in search of two more yards to add to the total of 111 with one touchdown he had already gained for the night. It looked even better when a

hole emerged new- the tackle position and the low cut setback dug in to make a cut through it and into the victorybringing paydirt. But to the dismay of most of the standing room only homecoming throng lining the gridiron Spencer’s foot did not

plant and he began to lose his balance. Struggling he still fought for his momentum to take him in the direction he was heading before the abortive cut. However there to meet him were a pair of Wildcats, who bounced him to the turf on the

one yard line and leapt up with their own victory assured. These final dramatics marked the end of a truly inspired second half Cub comeback that brought them from a 20-6 halftime deficit to the threshold of a victory over a cocky Clinton crew who had con-

sidered the Cubs nothing more than a small hurdle on their jaunt to an undefeated season and a trip to the state playoffs. The comeback began on the Wildcats’ second series of downs after the halftime homecoming festivities when Cub tackle Phil Fisher pounced

on a Clinton fumble on their 45 yard line. Spencer immediately picked up 13 yards and a first down, but the Clinton defense tightened to bring up a fourth and five from their 27. From there Jones carried Turn to page 2A (Col. 1)

VOL. 5, NO.201 PUTNAM COUNTY INDIANA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1974 ☆ * 15 c

Effective Monday John Pursell removed as police chief: reduced to ranks of patrolman

Chief of Police. John Pursell has been relieved of his duties as head of the Greencastle City Police Department. Pursell told the Banner-Graphic that he received a letter from Mayor Fisher at about 3:30 pm.. Friday, informing him that as of October 21 (Monday), he was relieved of his post. Pursell said

there was no reason” given in the letter as to why he was dropped, and he would not speculate on the reasons behind the move. Pursell did say that he will “go back in the ranks” but will continue with the Greencastle Police Department. Mayor Raymond Fisher, when contacted by the Banner-

Graphic, confirmed the letter, but had no further comment to make on the matter. Fisher said that he will maxe an announcement ‘‘in the next few days’’ concerning Pur sell’s replacement. This action comes following a rejection of an approximately

30 percent base pay increase sought by city police at the Greencastle City Council meeting October 14. The council unanimously voted to reject the request saying the budget had already been approved as advertised and that it had been passed by the State Tax Board.

Tiger Cub queen crowned Lovely Greencastle senior Corrlna Friday night. Corrina then presided over Newsom was crowned Homecoming the high school’s post game homecoming Queen during halftime festivities of the dance. (Banner-Graphic Photo). Cubs' exciting footbaD game with Clhitoa

Two DePauw coeds assist

in Honduras relief work

Through the efforts of a pair $1,036 available for relief work of DePauw University coeds in hurricane-ravaged Hontbere will be an additional duras

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Dana Siler, Clarendon Hills, 111., end Gay Reese. Newark, O., co-chaired a campus campaign and have turned a check for $1,036 over the the American Friends Service whose representatives are on the spot in Honduras. The two students recruited representatives of each DePauw living unit, armed them with data describing the plight of Honduras, and then encouraged them to conduct a solicitation in the campus community, Miss Siler said. ‘‘We felt that with the facts of the damage and suffering on paper, there would be more real understanding of the situation and thus a genuine interest in helping,” Miss Siler added. Miss Reese, according to Siler, had two friends in Honduras at the time of Hurricane Fifi’s destructive storm last month. The safety of neither has been established, she said. The two coeds have worked in and-or attended American Friends Service projects and meetings in Philadelphia.

Motorists urged to drive with care near SM V s

Motorists were warned to bv. on the lookout for slow moving farm machinery on roads and highways as the fall harvest season reaches its peak. State Police Superintendent Robert L. DeBard pointed out First in Indiana

that traffic laws permit farmers access to public roads to transport crops between field, farm, and market. He warned, however, that both farm equipment operators and drivers will be held equally

responsible for making certain their meetings are safe ones on Hoosier highways. Use of the slow moving vehicle emblem, DeBard said, has been a key factor in the prevention of collisions in-

volving farm machinery and other vehicles. He reminded farmers to check the overall condition of these special warning signs and to replace them if necessary. The emblems, he added, must be mounted with the point of the

DPU forensics program 6th in U. S.

A national survey released this week in California shows that DePauw University’s intercollegiate forensics program ranks axth in the nation and first in Indiana for school’s under 2,500 enrollment. Application deadline Nov. 15 Seventh District Congressman John Myers (RInd.) will accept applications until November 15 from young men in the sixteen counties of the District who are interested in attending any of the U.S. military academies. Rep. Myers urged interested persons to write him immediately in care of his Washington Office, 103 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515, for the application forms and instructions. Persons who will have graduated from high school by next summer and are 17 to 21 years of age, single, and with good academic records are eligible for consideration for appointment to the Military, Air Force, or Naval Academies. Rep. Myers stressed that November 15 is the absolute deadline for applications. The Seventh District Academy Screening Board will interview each of the applicants in early December before making recommendations to Congressman Myers who will then name principal and alternate nominees to each vacancy.

The results, based on first, second and third place finishes in U.S. debate tournaments and individual speech events, cover academic 1973-74. The national standings were compiled by Dr. Jack H. Howe, editor of “Intercollegiate Forensics Results,” published in Long Beach, Calif. DePauw students gained finishes among the three top winners in 11 tournaments last season. Top prize captured by DePauw was the sweepstakes award in the Tournament of Finalists at DePaul (Chicago) Univeraty last March where I. U. sponsors teachers conference How do teacher training institutions which have been trying for years to deal with a teacher shortage react to declining enrollments in the schools? What is the future of teacher education? These and many other questions will be discussed at the first annual National Conference on Teacher Education Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at the Indianapolis Convention and Exposition Center. The conference, soon sored by Indiana University, is expected to draw some 500 educators from across the nation. There also will be several international observers. Indiana University President John W. Ryan will open the session with an address on “Teacher Education: A University Commitment" at 9:30 am. on Oct. 31.

Schultz’s to carry Boy Scout equipment

Schultz Family Store, 813 Indianapolis Road in Greencastle, will soon carry official Boy Scouts of America uniforms and equipment according to Scout Executive, Earl L. Brandt. He said the Wabash Valley Council executive board approved granting a franchise to the store at its meeting of Oct. 15th and that the national supply division had executed an agreement with the parent store in Chicago. Mr. William Gates is the store manager. John Thomas of Brazil, who serves as Council Vice President for Administration,

said the Greencastle outlet will be a convenience to Putnam County residents in purchasing uniforms, camping equipment, literature and insignia and special items. The store plans to stock items for Cub Scouts, Scouts and Explorers. Nearly 1,000 boys are served by the Scouting program in Putnam County during each year. Public announcement will be made when the new Scout department is established and stocked. However, Brandt estimated it would take at least one month.

entries were limited to those who had gained recognition in earlier tournaments. DePauw finished 23rd in the nation last year and first in Indiana among over 200 eligible school institutions. Finishing behind DePauw this year in Indiana in Division III were Goshen College, Hanover, Wabash, Manchester, and Anderson. Ball State University was ranked first in the state and ninth in the nation among large universities in Division I (over 8,000 enrollment) this year. Butler University placed first

l in Indiana’s medium size division (Division II) and 32nd in the nation in that division. National winners in each category were Ohio University (Division I), New York State University College at Plattsburgh (II), and Macalester College (III). Dr. Robert O. Weiss, professor of speech, and Dr. Walter G. Kirkpatrick, assistant professor of speech, directed the DePauw effort. Weiss directed the debate team and Kirkpatrick was responsible for individual speech events.

triangle upwards, with the base three to five feet from ground level, near the center of the implement or vehicle. At night, slow moving vehicles must display a red or amber flashing light visible for at least 500 feet to the rear. Drivers, the superintendent noted, should anticipate the presence of slow moving farm machiner y-particularly where visibility ahead may be restricted by hill crests, curves, or other obstructions. Many accidents occur, he said, when motorists, impatient to pass slower moving farm equipment, collide with approaching vehicles. In 1973, according to State Police figures, there were 414 accidents involving farm vehicles. Although the rate is not a major problem in the State’s overall traffic accident experience, DeBard pointed out that such collisions are usually serious. The farmer, virtually unprotected on his equipment, often suffers serious injury or death. Likewise, he added, the motorist also suffers in a high speed collision with a heavier and more massive vehicle.

County landmark falls

An old Putnam County landmark bit the dust yesterday as the old moke stacks at the Lone Star Industries Limedale plant were destroyed. The stacks were demolished by explosive charges at 2 p.m. with many people vie whig the event.

Although large and strong during their use, the old structures were soon dwoned with only a cloud of dust remaining in a few seconds after the charges detonated. (Banner-Graphic Photo).