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THE PUTNAM COUNTY BANNER-GRAPHIC, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6,1974

For the record

Circuit Court C.I.T. Financial Services, Inc. vs. Garold M. Parrish and Rita L. Parrish, complaint on note. Grain Grain prices at the Greencastle elevators yesterday were: Corn: $3.20-$3.23 Oats: $1.85 Beans: $7.04 and subject Livestock Hog prices at the Greencastle Livestock Center yesterday were $.50 higher with: 180-200: $38.75-$39.25 200-230: $39.25-$39.75 230-250: $38.75-$39.25 250-300: $36.75-$38.75 Sows were $.25 higher with all weights $31.25$32.25 Boars: $23 Greencastle Police Department Robin Nichols, 21, Route 2, Godfrey, Illinois, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Jim Baugh and lodged in the Putnam County jail at 10:30 p.m. Thursday. Nichols was booked for public intoxication and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Putnam County Hospital Dismissed Thursday: Sandra Scott Ella Walker Mary Stone Ellis Myers Alma Carney . Dorothy Montgomery Hedwig Brueggenman Putnam County Circuit Court Bill Osborne, 47, Cloverdale, pleaded guilty to public intoxication and was given 90 days at the Indiana State Farm. Robert Capps, 27, Greencastle pleaded guilty to public intoxication. He was fined $50 and costs and was given a suspended Indiana State Farm sentence. The court gave him 10 days to pay fines and costs. A pre-sentence investigation was filed on Virginia Bellew, 25, Fillmore, for a charge of disceptive issuance of a check. The court withheld sentencing to Feb. 13,1975 at 9 a.m. She was released on her own recognizance. Norma Morlan vs. Stanford and Zelma Slavens, complaint in ejectment.

Cloverdale—Continued from page 1 The costumes, designed by Mary Whitaker, were made by Donna Sizelove, Mrs. Gaddis and co-ordinated by Eileen Carter. Roderick Reece designed the set and printed the programs. North Putnam— continued from page 1 The board moved to employ George Stevens effective Nov. 21 and granted the superintendent the authority for appropriation transfers to close out the 1974 budget. Kenneth Miller, Jr.-Sr. High School principal presented the board with the idea of computer scheduling for grades 9-12. The board will discuss in further at their next meeting. Orr addresses group at luncheon

Fire hits statehouse INDIANAPOLIS (AP)A basement fire sent smoke billowing through the Statehouse late Thursday, but there were no injuries. Division Fire Chief Donald Phillips said the blaze of undetermined origin started in a carpenter shop. He said there was little damage from flames and the building could reopen Friday. Doors were opened and fans used to blow smoke from the 90-year-old building. Card of thanks I would like to thank my friends and relatives for the prayers and get well cards and flowers that I received while I was in the hospital. Jo Ann Tharp In memory In loving memory of our Husband, Father, and Grandfather, John “Bill” Lukenbill, who passed away two years ago on November 28. Two years have passed since God took you away Though you’ve been in our thoughts. Bill, every day. It’s not the same without you, just couldn’t be Since our beloeved is missing from the family. We often feel sad and wonder “why?” He took you away without one last goodbye WeTl always love you, “Daddy” and “Mate” And have comfort knowing you’re inside Heaven’s gate. Sadly missed by Wife Bernice, Children and Grandchildren.

Federal— Continued from page 1 diana. Ross told Kiwanians that things needed for the Senior Center could be provided locally and these contributions could be matched by Federal funds. Williams— Continued from page 1 historical publiciations which are now available to members. The next meeting of the society will be held at Torr’s on Jan. 22, 1975 and the program will be given by the Athey Society Children of the American Revolution. EpiSCOpalContinued from page 1

INDIANAPOLIS (AP)-Lt. Gov. Robert D. Orr addreses the Association of Indiana Counties luncheon today as the group winds up a two-day convention. The association wants the 1976 property reassessment postponed until 1978. John M. Connell, retiring president, said Thursday, “Land values are too inflated.” The Newton County treasurer added, “In my county, a rich agricultural area with practically no industry, land reassessment at today’s inflated prices would be a tax disaster.” He also said a bill has been filed calling for counties to retain at least 90 per cent of the inheritance tax counties collect. They must turn the bulk of the money over to the state now. Any move by the legislature to divert highway funds from counties will be opposed by the association, Connell said. “I will have been a county officer 28 years when I complete

this term. I know that threefourths of the people who come into the courthouse to pay their taxes start complaining about the roads.” Don Miller of Posey County, president of the county auditors, told their session, “We’re going to have trouble in the coming year with township poor relief.” He said Spencer County already has exhausted poor relief funds administered directly by township trustees. “Some trustees do a good job and some don’t know how to keep a balance and don’t care.” Delegates elected Henry O. Getting, Decatur, presidentelect of the AIC. He is an Adams County commissioner. Three vice presidents elected are Michael F. Smith, Tippecanoe County treasurer; Charles M. Rutherford, Orange County assessor, and Dwain Laird, Shelby County auditor. Lillian M. Parent, Hendricks County treasurer, was chosen secretary-treasurer.

Possible state bill aimed at joy riders who cut corners

arrangements are: decorations-Linda and June Wallace and Amy Breese; refreshments-Terry Sawyer and Jeff Elam and en-tertainment-Larry Elam, Jr., Eric Shirling, Leandre Dressier and Jerry Elam. Alan Shirling is leader of the group, assisted by the Advisory Committee comprised of the

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and pet into rut INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Joy riders won’t have much to enjoy if a bill filed by State Sen. Marie T. Lauck, D-In-dianapolis, becomes law. The measure would require at least one year suspension of a driver’s license “for an intentional trespass resulting in

property damage.”

It’s aimed at joy riders who deliberately cut across corner lots and leave ruts in lawns, or ram through shrubbery and

dog houses, she said.

Sen. Lauck also filed a bill which would remove sales and use taxes from postage charges on sales by mail and change the

CoUrtContinued from page 1 23, Peru, charged with escaping from the state farm. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was remanded to the custody of the jail. A fugitive warrant was issued on John William Hutto, Jr. The state of Florida was given until Jan. 6 to file extradition. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered on Robert H. Colburn, 23, Marion, charged with escaping from the Indiana State Farm. He pleaded guilty and was remanded to the custody of the jail.

Continued from page 1 gospel of Christ will be presented each night, with the Bible as the only source of authority. The lessons from night to night will deal with the spiritual needs of man today. The building is located at 637 East Washington St. in Greencastle, and if you desire free transportation please call 653-4021. Everyone is cordially

invited.

Scouts— Continued from page 1 selling flares. Proceeds from the sale will go for the Pack’s

outings.

NOTICE Of administration )N THE PUTNAM CIRCUIT COURT Estate No 74-87 Notice is hereby given that Marjone A Williams was on the 3rd day of December 1974, appointed executor of the will of tpuis R. Williams, deceased All persons having claims against said estate whether or not now due. must file the same in said court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Dated at Greencastle, Indiana, this 3rd day of December, 1974

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Ennis E Mosten Clerk of the Putnom Circuit Court Williom C McClellan Attorney P. O Box 193, Greencastle, Ind. Dec 6-13-20-3T

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF PUTNAM ss IN THE PUTNAM CIRCUIT COURT TERM, 1974 IN THE MAHER OF ESTATE OF HAZELA BALES DECEASED Estate No 74-15 NOTICE TO AU PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HAZELA BALES In the matter of the Estate of Hazel A Bales, deceased No Est 74-15 Notice is hereby given that Louise Harmless as Administratrix of the above named estate, has presented and filed her final account in final settlement of said estate, and that the same will come up for fhe examination and action of said Putnam Circuit Court, on the 6th of January, 1975, at which time all persons interested in said estate are required to appear in said court and show cause, if any there be, why said account should not be approved. And the heirs of said decedent and all others interested are also required to appear and moke proof of their heirship or claim to

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any part of said estate Louise Harmless Personal Representative Ennis E. Mosten Clerk of the Putnom Circuit Court Attorney for Estate Frank G Stoessel Dec 6-13-2T

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF PUTNAM ss IN THE PUTNAM CIRCUIT COURT 1974 TERM IN THE MAHER OF ESTATE OF HUBERT A SELLER. DECEASED Estate No. EST: 73-70 NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HUBERT A SELLER In the matter of the Estate of Hubert A Seller, deceased No EST: 73-70 Notice is hereby given that Gladys G. Seller os Administratrix of the above named estate, has presented and filed her final account in final settlement of said estate, and that the some will come up for the examination and action of said Circuit Court, on the 2nd of January, 1975, at which time all persons interested in said estate are required to appear in said court and show cause, if any there be. why said account should not be ap proved. And the heirs of said decedent and all others interested are also required to appear and make proof of their heirship or claim to any part of said estate. Gladys G. Seller Personal Representative Ennis E Mosten Clerk of the Putnam Circuit Court Attorney for Estate Lyon & Boyd Nov 29-Dec 6-2T

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dates on which utility purchases are exempt from the state sales tax. The bill would cut about $500,000 from state revenue per year. The measures were among 15 pre-filed in the Indiana Senate on Thursday. Sen. Charles E. Bosma, R-In-dianapolis, filed a bill to remove curfew violation from the definitions of juvenile delinquency. Sen. Merton Stanley, D-Ko-komo, introduced a bill to raise jurors’ pay from $7.50 to $15 a day. Sen. Lawrence Borst, R-In-dianapolis, introduced bills to limit damages in malpractice cases to $100,000, and to remove the state sales tax from hearing aids, eye glasses and dentures obtained on prescription. The loss to the state on the latter measure would be about $580,000 a year. Other bills would: —Remove certain requirements from township assessors. Duvall and O’Bannon. —Permit a taxpayer to claim a property rehabilitation deduction within 30 days after notice of the increased assessed valuation resulting from the rehabilitation is given to him. Duvall. —Reduce the number of copies of adoption petitions required in some cases; eliminate a requirement that funds be available to pay courtordered subsidies to adoptive parents or designated payees. Bosma. —Make numerous changes in probate procedure. Stanley. —Provide free admission to state parks for senior citizens. Stanley, —Repeal the fair trade law under which agreements can be made for minimum sales prices. Stanley. —Provide for an aggregate tax levy limit for Marion County taxing units which have identical territorial jurisdiction. Mutz. —Raise from $5,000 to $7,000 the limit for local government purchases on the open market without taking bids. Borst. —Formalize the designation of Indiana as “The Hoosier State.” Borst. YOUTH KILLED NORTH VERNON, Ind. (AP)—Gary Kreutzjahs, 18, was crushed to death between a corn picker and a combine Thursday. Sheriff’s deputies said the youth was repairing the equipment on the Kreutzjans farm three miles north of here.

Steel plant cancer rate up BALTIMORE, Md. (AP) - Dr. Edward Radford, an industrial health consultant, says a study on death among workers at Bethlehem Steel Co.’s Sparrows Point plant reveals a higher than normal cancer rate. “No question, there’s more of a cancer risk among Bethlehem Steel workers,” Radford said Thursday at his Johns Hopkins Hospital office. The analysis, conducted by Radford on data supplied by Local 2609 of the United Steelworkers of America, shows a cancer death rate for white workers more than times the norm for white males in Baltimore. While not quite as high for black workers, the cancer rate still exceeded the expected norm. Radford said other significant findings of the study were the high rate of deaths by respiratory disease among black workers and the occurrences of seven deaths by bladder cancer among white workers. Death due to respiratory diseases for blacks was about double the norm and Radford believes the differences can be traced to the different jobs they perform in the plant. “The preponderance of blacks in the dirtier operations might explain the respiratory figures,” he said. Whites, generally with higher seniority, might hold other jobs that involve chemicals that lead to bladder cancer, he added. About 23,000 Bethlehem employes work at Sparrows Point, called the largest tidewater steel mill in the world. The study analyzed the deaths of 361 workers, 232 whites and 129 blacks. The study found that 74 white workers died of cancer, a rate of 52 per cent over the rate for the city and 77 per cent over the adjusted rate. A total of 35 black workers were victims of cancer during that period, or 22 per cent above normal and 48 per cent above the corrected figures. Data on deaths due to respiratory diseases show black steelworkers dying at a 80 per cent higher than normal rate. The adjusted figures put the rate even higher than at 119 per cent above what would be expected. Local 2609 officials say they are expanding the study and hoping for help from the company to pinpoint which departments in the plant might be producing health hazards. Bethlehem officials declined comment on the study until they had a chance to analyze the figures.

APPROVES BILL INDIANAPOLIS (AP)A bill to eliminate intoxication as a crime has been approved by the State Addiction Advisory Committee. The proposed legislation also would reduce some penalties for possession of marijuana and hashish set by the 1974 General Assembly.

Investigation To check transfer

INDIANAPOLIS (AP)-Gov. Otis R. Bowen has ordered an investigation to determine whether three Hamilton County teen-agers placed in a maximum security unit at the State Reformatory can be transferred. The two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old were ordered taken to the Reformatory Thursday by Judge Edward F. New Jr. of Hamilton Circuit Court. He

closed the county jail to juveniles Oct. 10 after several youths escaped and another hanged himself. New said there was inadequate personnel to handle youthful inmates. James T. Smith, Bowen’s aide, said, “I don’t know what we can do about the situation, but that facility is not intended to house juveniles. We are actively seeking a solution, but I don’t know what we can do le-

No one to vouch for Colson’s credibility

WASHINGTON (AP) - Nobody wanted to vouch for Charles W. Colson’s credibility as he testified in the Watergate cover-up trial. Not old rival John N. Mitchell. Not H. R. Haldeman or John D. Ehrlichman, his former White House associates. They had good reason. For on his first day on the witness stand Thursday, Colson told of: —His early suspicions about Mitchell’s role in Watergate and of carrying them to thenPresident Richard M. Nixon. —Haldeman’s unconcern about John W. Dean Ill’s role in the planning meetings that triggered the Watergate breakin and Haldeman’s rationalization about the money paid later to those charged with the burglary. —Ehrlichman’s sending him to reassure E. Howard Hunt Jr. that he had a friend in the White House at a time when the edgy and depressed Hunt was pushing for money and bargaining to stay out of jail. After hearing what Colson had to say, chief government prosecutor James F. Neal quipped to Ehrlichman’s lawyer, William S. Frates: “If you’re gonna call more witnesses like that, we’ll take them all.” Frates had summoned Colson from a federal prison cell in Alabama, where he is serving a 1-3 year term for obstruction of justice in the Ellsberg case, to testify about one specific point. But Frates refused to vouch for Colson, as lawyers usually do for their own witnesses. He was adopted as a court witness, making him fair game for cross examination by all sides. The jury was informed of that by the judge and by every lawyer who questioned the witness. Colson said two conversations with Mitchell made him suspicious. One was a few days before the June 17, 1972 break-in at Democratic headquarters. Colson said he was talking with Mitchell about meetings that were being held at the Waldorf

Astoria Hotel in New York between Dwayne O. Andreas, a major contributor to both parties, and Hubert H. Humphrey. “Mitchell said at that date, with a half smile, ‘Tell me what room they are in and I’ll tell you what’s being said’,” Colson testified. Colson said “what really put the capper on it as far as I was concerned” was learning about the meetings in Mitchell’s office” where G. Gordon Liddy’s political espionage plans were discussed. “It led me to go to the President and say I fear Mitchell is involved and shold step forward.” Colson said Dean asked him on Jan. 3, 1973 to talk with Hunt’s lawyer, William O. Bittman, but that he didn’t go until Ehrlichman also said he wanted him to go “to see him as a friend.” Colson said he learned from Bittman about the three planning meetings in Mitchell’s office, two of which were attended by Dean and all by Jeb Stuart Magruder. Later that day, he related his conversation with Bittman to Ehrlichman, leaving out what he had been told about the meetings “because Dean was sitting with us,” Colson said. He said Ehrlichman said not to take it up with the President, that Ehrlichman would.

SEEKS COAL FIRM SOMERSET, Ky. (AP)Walter J. Dilbeck Jr., Evansville, Ind., promoter and land speculator, says he is trying to purchase Mount Victory Coal Co., 20 miles southeast of here. Dilbeck spent most of Thursday with attorney Lester Burns, who is handling negotiations. Former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, who Dilbeck said he is paying $100,000 a year as a business partner, was scheduled to attend the meeting but reportedly missed a flight from Phoenix, Ariz.

gaily. However, if we have to ask Judge New to Send them someplace else we will do so.” The youths have not been convicted and are awaiting trial before New. One of the 16-year-olds is charged with shoplifting. He said he and his brother stole a pack of cigarettes. The other two are brothers and were arrested three weeks ago by Noblesville police for drinking alcoholic beverages and curfew violation. Reformatory officials say they must accept anyone sent to them by a judge for safekeeping. Such inmates are not considered committed to the Department of Correction and are not allowed visitors without a court order. The teen-agers were placed in the same unit where three disturbances have erupted within a month. Because of the trouble, inmates are not allowed outside their cells. Automakers could boost mileage 50% CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Automobile fuel economy could be increased by as much as 43 per cent if manufacturers used the latest existing automotive technology, according to a federally funded evaluation of car design. In a year-long study to be published next year, research engineers at Arthur D. Little Inc. said the design improvements now are economically feasible because the high price of gasoline has increased the value of fuel savings. Engineers for the Cambridgebased consulting firm said, for example, that redesigning present automatic transmissions could improve fuel economy by 15 per cent. This could be done by changing the transmission-rear axle linkup, increasing the choice oi gear ratios from three to four and making transmissions more efficient. The report also says that changing chassis and body de sign to reduce the frontal irea of the car as well as weight could increase fuel economy by 6 to 7 per cent. Savings from this streamlining would come from simply reducing aerodynamic drag. Using high-speed diesel engines or several alternatives tc the internal combustion engine that are now in advanced stages of development also could give fuel economy improvements of 15 to 30 per cent the study says.

Pie in the sky? No! Right in the kisser

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PORT HUENEME, Calif. (AP) — Comedian Soupy Sales, a self-proclaimed expert on piethrowing, says a pieslinging Seabee didn’t commit assault and battery because a pie-inthe-face “is always a very funny incident.” Sales testified Thursday at the special court-martial of Leon Louie, 19, of Fresno, Calif., who is charged with assault and battery for throwing a chocolate cream pie at his superior officer, Lt. (j.g.) Timothy Curtin. After Sales’ testimony, Curtin replied, “I have never been fond of slapstick comedy. Nor have I ever cared for the performances of Mr. Sales.” Sales testified his career has included being hit by 19,253 pies. Asked if he considered himself the world’s expert on pie-throwing, Sales replied, “In all modesty, yes.” “Pie throwing is always a very funny incident,” Sales said. “For a few seconds it takes away the dignity of authority. It’s a thing a person can do without hurting another person to relieve tension.” He said he had never heard of assault charges being filed against a pie-thrower. Sales said he had splattered such show business figures as Frank Sinatra, Burt Lancaster, Bob Hope and Shirley MacLaine.

Louie later testified that he never meant to hurt Curtin. He said the whole episode was dreamed up as a joke because of his dislike for Curtin. He said

other Seabees considered Curtin too addicted to the military rule book. Asked if he was sorry he threw the pie, Louie said, “No,

but I wouldn’t do it again — in the military.” He said he would be willing to apologize to Curtin in front of the battalion.

Hoosier scene Dillon new IEMS head

ELECT CHAIRMAN INDIANAPOLIS (AP)Dr. James C. Dillon, Indianapolis physician, is the new chairman of the Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission. Dillon succeeds Dr. John Farquhar Jr., Fort Wayne, who resigned to accept a teaching position at a Florida medical center. Dr. William R. Greene of Henryville was elected to the newly created post of vice chairman of the EMS Commission. The commission also considered suggestions made at recent public hearings and will submit a report of proposed rules and regulations to Gov. Otis R.

Bowen. NO SMOKING ROCHESTER, Ind. (AP) — Howard Shelburne, 48, Rochester, who pleaded guilty of theft by altering the price tags on a box of cigars, has received a sixmonth suspended term at the Indiana State Farm. But Judge Wendell C. Tombaugh also ordered Shelburne to quit smoking for a one-year probationary period, ending Dec. 2, 1975. INMATE DIES MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (AP) — Roland T. Pond, 74, who was sentenced from Marion County to life in prison in 1951, died

Thursday of natural causes. Pond was sentenced on two counts of kidnaping and assault and battery with intent to commit a felony. VOTE 3-1 TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Ratification of a new contract by United Mine Workers was near a 3-1 margin by Indiana coal miners, says Don Gibson, president of UMW District 11. Gibson said the vote from the 21 union locals in 13 Indiana counties was 1,495 for ratification and 556 against. He said more than 85 per cent of the eligible Hoosier miners voted.