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VOLUME SEVENTY-FOUR
GREENCASTLE, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1966 Indiana Sesquicentennial Year lO* Per Copy NO. 265
John Myers To Visit City Via Helicopter Saturday
The Congressional Helicopter Special, carrying John T. Myers, Republican candidate for Seventhe District Congressman will visit Greencastle Saturday, September 10, as part of an eventpacked district-wide Campaign kickoff. Accompanying Myers will be his wife, Carol, and Buena Cheney, Seventh District G.O.P. Chairman. The helicopters carrying the 89-year-old Congressional nominee and his party will land at The Jones Elementary School Baseball diamond where a brief rally will be held beginning at 10:00 a.m. Tom Mont and Walter Frye, Jr., Co-Chairmen of the Putnam County Myers for Congress Committee urge all persons to attend the public rally to meet Myers. Heading the Welcoming Committee will be Robert Poor, County Republican Chairman, and the local G.O.P. candidates. Balloons for the children, a campaign pep band and special refreshments plus the arrival and departure of the Helicopter Caravan should make this one of the most exciting political rallies in the County this fall. The “People-to-People’* campaign will take Myers into each of the 13 counties and will involve more than 320 air miles. The trip has been planned to acquaint the more than 220,000 registered voters in the new district with the candidate and his position on the campaign issues. The day will begin at 6:45 a. tn. with a special breakfast sponsored by Myers* home town friends in Covington and will conclude with the giant Myers for Congress Barbeque near Bloomington on Saturday even-
ing.
Winning Stallion Selum’s Bert, 8-year-old stallion, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Morris Williams, local quarter horse breeders, scored 73 to tie for first and second place in the novice cutting class at the Indiana State Fair. The stallion also had the same placing at the Kentucky State Fair. A 3-months-old filly by this stallion placed fifth in a class of nineteen. Light Globes Taken At The Post Office Some individual, or individuals, may not realize it but they are dealing with Federal property when it involves the Greencastle Post Office.
John T. Myers, Republican candidate for Seventh District Congressman, and Mrs. Myers before the helicopter which will carry them into each of the 13 counties in the new Seventh District, Saturday.
More Booths Planned For Fair On Square
Police Report Three Accidents Property damage resulted but no one was hurt in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 36, one mile east of Groveland, Tuesday
morning.
Cars involved were a 1963 Ford station wagon driven by Barbara J. Gerald, Greencastle, Route 1, and a 1955 Dodge driven by Olive Buhimester, Craw-
fordsville.
Damage was estimated at 3500 to the Dodge and $300 to the station wagon. Sheriff Kenneth Knauer and Deputy Paul Mason investi-
gated.
There have been several more booths contracted for the Fair-on-the-Square celebration this
coming weekend.
The American Red Cross will have a display in Cannon’s window and it is their hope that they can picture each man from Putnam County who is currently serving in the armed forces. In front of the Chamber of Commerce office will be the Home Demonstration Club selling various household articles. The American Legion Auxiliary will sell an array of disabled veteran-made articles including bean bags, rugs, paper weights, key holders, ash trays, door stops, ironing board covers, etc. Their booth will face the
First-Citizens Bank.
For those who might like a souvenir, Kappa Delta Phi, also
A local accident at First loca ted in front of the First-
Racial Violence Hits Atlanta; 9 Are Wounded ATLANTA UPI—This proud city’s image as an example of j racial tranquility lay tarnished today in the wake of a “black power” Negro riot that was quelled with tear gas and warning shots. At least nine persons were wounded and more than 50 others arrested Tuesday in the riot by 1,000 Negroes angered by the shooting of a Negro automobile theft suspect and egged on by the militant Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. State troopers stood ready to help police in the event of any further rioting in the Negro district within sight of the golddomed capitol. About 200 to 300 troopers and city policemen, armed with riot equipment, were camped in Atlanta’s new $18 million stadium ready to move into the troubled area four blocks away. Mayor Ivan Allen Jr., who was tumbled from atop a car by the rioters, was expected to meet with Negro leaders today to hear grievance that fostered the worst Negro rioting in Atlanta’s history. The angry, rowdy mob, chanting “black power” and "kill the white cops,” was dispersed by tear gas and police cordoned off the area as darkness fell Tues-
day.
A sniper started shooting from a house after dark, but police rushed in and arrested seven men before anyone was hit by the shots. Officers also arrested three Negroes riding in a car with an automatic pistol
on the front seat.
Allen told a brief street corner conference that “all necessary police will be used to restore order.” Gov. Carl E. Sanders ordered the state police to standby to help if needed. Late Tuesday night, newsmen covering . g Negro . grievance meeting were attached by Negro (Continued on Page 2)
More Candidates Are Certified For Nov. 8th
Street and Ind. 240, at 3:15 Tuesday afternoon, was reported by city police this morning. Autos involved were a 1966 Simca driven by Brenda Hendrickson, 20, Crawfordsville, and a 1966 Oldsmobile driven by D. Foxnoeman, 27, city. Officer John Pursell estimated the damage at $300 to the young woman’s car and $75 to the Oldsmobile. At 7:05 this morning, Sheriff Kenneth Knauer investigated an accident involving a 1961 Chevrolet driven by Ronald Newgent, R. 4, Greencastle, and a 1962 International Schwerman Cement truck driv-
Citizens Bank, will have Sesquicentennial cushions both Friday and Saturday and on Friday
will have a bake sale.
Now You Know
Two Sentenced To Reformatory Two young men entered pleas of guilty to escaping from the Indiana State Farm when arraigned Tuesday In the Putnam Circuit Court. The two were James Robert Bennett, 20, and Steve Wise, 19, both sentenced from Montgomery County on theft by deception charges. Judge Francis N. Hamilton sentenced each to serve 1-5 years in the State Reformatory at Pendleton. He also recommended to the Parole Board that they be released at the end of their minimum sentence. Bombers Blast Supply Lines SAIGON UPI—U.S. bombers ranged across North Viet Nam in good flying weather Tuesday to pound vital supply lines between Hanoi and Communist China, American military spokesmen said today. Government troops reported killing 50 Viet Cong in a battle only six miles from Saigon. Viet Cong terrorists meanwhile took their campaign to disrupt next Sunday’s election for a constituent national assembly to the northern city of
Hue.
Twenty-six persons were wounded when bombs wrapped in newspapers were thrown into a crowd at a meeting hall in the ancient imperial capital 450 miles north of Saigon. No one was killed in the incident Tu.es-
Premier Ky Discusses Vietnamese Elections
day night, government spokes-
men said.
Elements of the U.S. Army’s 11th Armored Cavalry regiment from Ft. Meade, Md., moved
The Wild West outlaw Billy ashore today at Vung Tau, 40 the Kid was a native New miles southeast of Saigon. It Yorker, who, at the age of 3, swelled U.S. military strength moved to Kansas with his fam- in Viet Nam to more than 303,ily. ! 000 men.
2,458 Enrolled In City Schools The Superintendent of the Greencastle Community Schools, Dr. Joseph A. Rammel, reports a record enrollment in the Greencastle Schools. A total of twenty-four hundred fifty-eight students enrolled as follows: Kindergarten, 171; First Grade, 192; Second Grade 223; Third Grade, 204; Fourth Grade, 202; Fifth Grade, 177; Sixth Grade, 210; Seventh Grade 174; Eighth Grade, 186; Ninth Grade, 177; Tenth Grade, 180; Eleventh Grade, 166; Twelfth Grade, 171; and 25 in Special Education. This new record total is five hundred sixty-nine more than the total which enrolled ten years ago. Several more students are expected as the week progresses due to absence caused by family moves and vacations. Drugs Recovered MILAN UPI—Police recovered narcotics valued at one million dollars on the underworld market Tuesday and detained four young Italians for questionings. The drugs were allegedly stolen from the military hospital at La Spezia Naval Base. Escape From Farm State police at the Putnamville Post reported this morning that two inmates escaped from the State Farm Tuesday. The prisoners were identified as Wayne Allen, 18, Bedford, and Ronald Eugene Craft, 24, Warsaw.
State Funeral For Slain Leader
Two big globes on outside en b y Wmiam Dorbert, Brazil lights at the Post Office were I R - 4 ‘ ^ accident occurred on
found to be missing this morning. The incident, which could be serious if the guilty party or parties is apprehended, was reported to the local police department Spanish War Vet To Ride In Parade Frank A. Ashworth, ex-local resident a veteran of the Span-ish-American War, will ride in the Fair on the Square Parade Saturday afternoon. Mr. Ashworth, now a resident of Miami, Florida, but he keeps his membership in the local Earl Fisk Camp No. 48 United Spanish War Veterans. He is a charter member and also a Past Commander of Earl Fisk Camp. Mr. Ashworth has a record of nine years in the service, two of which were served overseas in the Philippine Islands. He served in the 22nd Battery U. S. Field Artillery; Battery B, 6th U. S. Field ArtiUery ‘Horse* and Battery C, 5th U. S. Field Artillery. 20 Years Ago Sheriff Paul Grimes warned that anyone caught stealing watermelons would be prosecut*L Milton Klebusch went to Rochester, Minnessota, to enter the Mayo Brothers Clinic.
State Road 43 about a mile
north of the city.
Damage to the automobile was estimated at $850 and the truck had about $300 worth of
damage.
Youth Arrested Thomas D. Nelson, 19, Greencastle, Route 4, was arrested Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff Paul Mason and charged with leaving the scene of an accident. According to the officer. Nelson hit two mail boxes in the Greenbriar Addition, at about 1:30 last Saturday morning. The boxes were those of William Moore and Jesse Smart. Traffic Toll 1,047 By United Press International A death early today in Indianapolis raised Indiana’s 1966 traffic fatality toll to at least 1,047 compared with 955 a year ago. Richard Stillabower, 26, Indianapolis, was killed when his car went out of control on a south side street, sideswiped a utility pole and then crashed intq a building. Masonic Notice Called meeting Bainbridge Lodge No. 75 F&AM, Thursday, Sept 8, 7:30 p. m. Work in F.C. degree. Visiting members welcome. Jeral Baker W.
M.
CAPE TOWN, South Africa UPI — The government today prepared a state funeral for Hendrik F. Verwoerd and promised to continue the policy of almost total segregation which the assassinated prime minister brought to South Africa. “A cedar of Lebanon has fallen — a man whose masterly hand has safely steered our ship of state for the last eight years is no more,” acting Prime Minister Dr. Eben Donges told the nation in a radio broadcast. “We thank God he had given such a man to South Africa.”
Dmitri Tsafendas, 45, a white religious fanatic of Greek origin who stabbed Verwoerd to death Tuesday as he sat in Parliament, was under heavy guard in Caldeon Square police headquarters. Security officials and psychiatrists tried to probe his mind for a motive to the crime. Police said they were operating on the basis Tsafendas, a bachelor who worked as a messenger in the parliamentary press section, was “alone” involved in the assassination. He killed Verwoerd with several
ger as deputies and spectators watched in horror. There was no official psychiatric report on Tsafendas but doctors who saw him indicated he probably was schizophrenic. The man often quoted — and misquoted — from the Bible,
friends said.
Verwoerd, architect of the apartheid policies which now are law for South Africa’s 12 million non-whites and 3.4 million whites, would have been 65 on Thursday. He completed his
thrusts of a silver-handled dag- I eighth year in office only five
days ago and had survived an attempt on his life in 1960. The graying Tsafendas, a drifter from neighboring Portuguese Mozambique but a naturalized South African citizen, apparently was well educated and fluent in a number of languages. Friends added an ironic twist to the assassination, telling police the killer had a grudge against Verwoerd on grounds the government was doing too much for South Africa’s nonwhites and not enough for the whites.
BIEN HOA, Viet Nam UPI— Prime Minister Nguyen Cao Ky, speaking with his usual candor, said today that few Vietnamese understand the upcoming elections. But Ky said he would consider the balloting successful if 60 to 70 per cent of the eligible voters to go to the polls Sunday to elect a constitutional assem-
bly.
The young premier also told newsmen French President Charles de Gaulle, who urges U.S. withdrawal from Viet Nam, is “obsolete.” France “is finished in Southeast Asia,” Ky added. Asked if he thought the Vietnamese people understand what they will be voting for, the prime minister replied, “not many.” “The majority of the Vietnamese people are very poor," he explained in an interview. “What they really care for is a bowl of rice.” Ky said, however, the elections are worthwhile. “You must try,” he said. “You must teach the people.” Ky said again he does not object to sending troops into North Viet Nam to fight if it becomes necessary. Ky said he saw no possibility for negotiations with North Viet Nam at the present time. Ky was asked to comment on a government directive prohibiting criticism of the present administration in the current campaign. Ky replied by asking a question himself. “Do you think opposition is really necessary?” he asked. The prime minister went on to say that there had been criticism of the administration during the campaigning. “The Buddhists for the last 14 months have been free to voice their opposition,” he said. He predicted “fair, free” elections, adding that “this will be the most honest election Viet Nam has ever had. “It is the first step toward democracy in South Viet Nam,” he said, “and the first step is always important, the biggest.” Corporate Tax Raise Pondered WASHINGTON UPI — A raise in corporate taxes as well as suspension of the 7 per cent investment tax credit for businessmen is being considered by President Johnson, the House was told Tuesday. Both measures would be designated to help restrain inflation and rising interest rates. Their study at “the highest level of our executive branch” was reported by Rep. Henry Reuss, D-Wisc., a member of the Sen-ate-House Economic Committee.
A FAMILIAR SCHOOL SCENE
A familiar scene that will be repeated time and time again. Students departing and entering the school at the Jones building. Did you notice that non * of the students
were walking backwards, so maybe school isn’t so bad after all. Banner Photo—Don Whitehead
Additional candidates for the November 8 election have been certified by the Putnam County Democrat Central Committee and the Putnam County Republican Central Committee. The additional c a n d i d a tes whose names will appear on the ballots are: Democrat Amos H. Hunter, County Council, 2nd District, Fillmore. Harold W. Stewart, County Council, 4th District, 812 Gardenside Dr., Greencastle. Harold Lisby, Floyd Township Advisory Board, R. 2, Coatesville. John Perkins, Franklin Township, Advisory Board, Roach-
dale.
Eileen Gowins, Jackson Towmship Advisory Board R. 2, Roachdale Roland Ruark, Marion Township, Advisory Board, R. 2, Coatesville. Charles E. Buis, Marion Towmship, Advisory Board, R. 2, Coatesville. W. Leon Arnold, Marion Towmship, Advisory Board, R. 2, Greencastle. Embert V. Gardner, Russel! Towmship, Advisory Board, Russellville. Earl Eugene Clodfelter, Russell Township, Advisory Board, R. 1, Russellville. Edgar McGaughey, Russell Township, Advisory Board, R. 1, Russellville. James M. Shaughnessy, Warren Township, Advisory Board, R. 1, Cloverdale. Leroy Jones, Warren Township, Advisory Board, R. Cloverdale. Ray F. Gerber, Washington Township, Advisory Board, R. 2, Poland. John L. Best, Washington Towmship, Advisory Board, R. 1 Reelsville. Republican County Recorder, Thelma Blose, 640 E. Seminary, Greencastle. County Council 2nd District, Charles R. Gilley, Fillmore. Jackson Twp. Advisory Bd.: Robert Page, R. 2, Roachdale Richard Bivins, R. 1, North Salem; John D. McGuire, R. 2, Roachdale. Monroe TVp. Advisory Bd,: Clarence O’Hair, Bainbridge; Ernest Johnson. Bainbridge; David Richards, R. 1, Greencastle. Madison Twp. Advisory Bd.: William Maddox, R. 4, Greencastle. Marion Twp. Advisory Board: DeLoss Greenlee, Fillmore; Donald Whitehead, Fillmore; Edwnn O. Coffin, Fillmore. Cloverdale Twp. Advisory Board: Donald Goss, Cloverdale; Emmett Shumaker, Cloverdale; Arthur Pickens, Cloverdale.
Poor Driver
RENO, Nev. UPI—A mother told police Tuesday that when it comes to driving, her daughter would rather do it herself. She said she made a remark about the “poor way” the young woman was driving, and the daughter took a swung at her, boxed her about the head, and bit one of her fingers.
NATIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
INDIANA WEATHER: Sunny and pleasant today. Fair and cool tonight. Sunny and warmer Thursday. High today 76 to 83. Low tonight 48 to 53. High Thursday mid 80s. Outlook for Thursday night and Friday: Fair and warmer. Minimum 48» 7 A.M ZZ! II* 8 A.M 53* 9 A.M 59» 10 A.M ’ 64• 11 A.M ’ 7 3 « 12 Noon 76» 1 P.M. m.,.m.. 78*
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