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Mrs. Roth Will Attend National Scout Sessions
Five adult members of the Covered Bridge Girl Scout Council have been elected to represent the local council as official delegates to the 37th meeting of the National Council of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. in Detroit, Michigan, October 23-27. The delegates include Mrs. Ernest Roth of Bainbridge, i Council President; Mrs. Martha ! Gumm, Paris; Mrs. Walter Sanders, Mattoon; Mrs. John E. Lindeman and Mrs. Mary Jo Bankoff, Executive Director of' the Council. The Covered Bridge delegation will join with representatives from 475 other Girl Scout Councils throughout the United States to establish general lines of policy and direction for the Girl Scout Movement thereby affecting the activities of its own 3 and 3 quarter million members. They will hear the Key Note address by the noted British economist Barbara Ward, and will participate in, among others, a session projecting the world of 1980 and the place of Girl Scouting in that world. The National Council: Meeting will be held at Cobo Hall in Detroit’s new Civic Center. Approximately 3,300 delegates are expected to attend together with almost 5,000 observers and visitors. The theme of the meeting is “Girl Scouting — Values to Hold, Worlds to Explore.” Johnson Called "Asian Butcher" MANILA UPI — More than 3,000 students calling President Johnson an “Asian butcher” clashed with police tonight in a fist-swinging melee in front of the hotel where the U. S. Chief executive is staying. Violence erupted barely 30 feet from the doorsteps of the historic Manila Hotel. It followed a torchlight march on the U. S. Embassy to protest American policy in Viet Nam. The outbreak was touched off when one of the demonstrators struck a policeman with his placard denouncing the United States. The officer grabbed the sign and tore it up. The demonstrators struck back with
fists.
Police armed with clubs almost as long as broomsticks used them as staffs to shove the milling mass back into the street and toward. a nearby
park.
Students Protest JAMMU, India UPI — Indian army troops patrolled the
Russ Embassy Stormed By Red Guard Youths
JV. Viet Troops Attack Marines SAIGON UPI — North Vietnamese troops today attacked a U. S. Marine command post just south of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in apparent preparation for their expected monsoon offensive. In the south a pistol packing woman Viet Cong terrorist assassinated two officials in a Mekong Delta village. The Communist troops, taking advantage of darkness and drenching monsoon rains, opened a mortar attack on a U. S. Marine 7th regimental post in Operation Prairie, inflicting light casualties. It was the first such attack of the three-month-old battle of the border. The assault came as Gen. William C. Westmoreland, the U. S. Military chief in Viet Nam, told the Manila Summit Conference a major new Red offensive was expected before start of the U. S. elections in November. He was reported to have said more troops would have to be sent to Viet Nam to
defeat the Reds.
Indian Summer Weather Prevails Dy United Press International A spell of pleasant autumn
TOKYO UPI—Thousands of chanting Red Guard youths stormed the Russian Embassy in Peking to protest the expulsion of Communist Chinese students from the Soviet Union, news reports said today. Initial reports from Tass, the Soviet news agency, said that youths wearing red arm bands and shouting “Out with modern revisionists” massed in front of the embassy Sunday and prevented diplomats from entering or leaving the building. "All this took place in the view of the police guarding the embassy who did nothing to stop the outrages of the Red Guards,” Tass said. It was the second demonstration by Red Guards in front of the Soviet Embassy in as many months and it placed fresh strains on the already tense ideological feud between the Soviet Embassy’s rejection Saturday of a Chinese note formally protesting the Moscow expulsion order. The Peking note said the Russian move was “deliberately engineered” by Moscow as part of a worldwide anti-Chinese campaign and “further worsened relations between China and the Soviet Union,” according to a dispatch by the New China News Agency monitored
here.
Russia on Oct. 9 ordered all Chinese students to leave the country by the end of the month. The move was in retaliation to a similar order by Chinese officials expelling all for-
6 More Killed In State Traffic By United Press International The October breather in traffic deaths continued in Indiana this weekend, with only six . deaths reported during the ; weekend period and the 1966 In- | diana traffic death toll reach- : ing 1,232 compared with 1,189 a ;
year ago today.
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Only one victim was recorded Sunday, while four persons died on Hoosier highways Saturday , and another Friday night. Two deaths during the weekend period were not counted toward the toll. Robert C. Minnick, 63, R.R. 2, Spencer, was killed Sunday morning when his car crossed the centerline of U.S. 31 north of Kokomo and collided with another car.
weather got underway today. *» Most of the nation experienced eign students during its current clear skies along with overall eternal upheaval. The Peking dryness and a comfortable dis- P rotest note said the 65 Chinese
tribution of temperatures. The arrival of Pacific air far inland with warming and drying down the east slope of the Rockies and a modification of polar air into the middle of the country contributed to the favorable weather pattern. Scattered showers were reported in the farm Northwest, the Southeast and over some of
students in Moscow would leave
by Oct. 27.
Tass said the Red Guard youths plastered “anti-Soviet slogans along the road right up to the very gates of the embassy” and prevented cars from entering or leaving the embassy. Tanker Afire NEW ORLEANS UPI — The
John B. Dubes, 17, R.R. 2, Delphi, died Sunday morning after being fatally injured the night before when his motorcycle ran off Indiana 25 northeast of Lafayette. Police said Dubes hit a bridge abutment while trying to pass a car. It was the 63rd death so far this year involving motorcycles. Randy Bolen, 23, Wabash, died Saturday from injuries earlier in the day when the car in which he was riding went over an embankment on U.S. 24 east of Peru. Michael D. Lirot, 15, Bloomington, was killed early Saturday when the car in which he was riding struck a tree along a Monroe County road west of Bloomington. Howard Stockton, 18, R.R. 1, Thomtown, was killed Saturday when he was hit by a truck on U.S. 52 north of Lebanon. Police said Stockton was checking a load of straw on his own truck when he was hit. Flora May Smith, 80, Terre Haute, was struck by a car as she stepped from a bus at Plainfield and killed Friday
night.
Gladys Ewing, 67, South
Bend, was killed Sunday when _ her car was struck by a seven- I Ho o‘sie‘r7wereTnjureV one criticar Grand Trunk Railroad tram C aii y , i n a fiery three-car crash at the west edge of South Bend. 0 n U.S. 40 north of here Sunday Police said her death would not in which seven persons were
be counted as a traffic fatality killed.
since it occurred on private Five of the victims were from
'Signal For Safety' Is Latest Jaycee Project
10 Are Arrested During Weekend, Eight In Jail
Police Are Baffled By Tallahassee Slayings
Accident Occurs On f. Washington An automobile, out of control, knocked over three parking meters and a light standard in front of the Prevo Store, on East Washington Street, at 4:12 Sunday morning. City police reported that Marvin Hutcheson, 37, Fillmore, Route 1, apparently dozed at the wheel of the 1966 Chevrolet sedan he was driving. The car went up and over the curb in front of the store. Officers Bill Masten and John Stevens investigated the accident. They reported that Hutcheson was not injured but his auto was damaged an esti-
mated $450.
Damage to the meters and light standard were not esti-
mated by the officers.
1 '' - • • 2 Hoosiers Hurt
In Ohio Crash
EATON, Ohio UPI — Two
property.
Mrs. Vera Tranter, 85. Franklin, died after a crash on U.S. 31 south of Greenwood Friday : night, but her death was ruled j due to a heart attack and was
the mid Atlantic states. It was 572-foot tanker Gulf Stag was
dry elsewhere.
Clearing set in over Florida where temperatures climbed into the 80’s this afternoon.
not counted as a traffic fatality.
Killed In Florida
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. UPI — James Arthur Williamson. 19, Indianapolis, was killed early
merchant ships on the scene ; Saturday when his small sports
burning and on the point of sinking today in the Gulf of Mexico about 60 miles southsoutheast of Morgan City, La. Coast Guard aircraft and two
California and the other two
from Ohio.
The driver of one of the cars, George Porter, Indianapolis, was
not injured.
Injured critically was Randall Parker, 53, Richmond, Ind. Sam Day, 19. Richmond, was treated and released after the accident.
Hoosier Killed
DEFIANCE, Ohio UPI — Charles L. Martiz, 30, Fort
Early today the temperatures _ r . j ranged from the high 40’s in i reported most of the crew had car struck a row of parked; Wayne, Ind., was killed Sunday
tense streets of Jammu today as the Midwest and high 50's in abandoned ship and that some cars here. Williamson was a when his car failed to negotiate a stnnpnt strilro o era in of oil ! 4-u~ xr ^ A ^, __ • • , ~ ... . ®
a student strike against all city the Northeast to the middle 50’s school and colleges entered its and 60’s in the South and Southseventh day. [ west. Anchorage, Alaska was The students were striking to : low with 11. Miami reported protest police action in opening ; 73-degree weather with clear
fire on a demonstration last skies.
crewmen were injured. Some; student were reported missing. 1 Miami.
the University of a curve on Ohio 18 and hit a
1 tree five miles west of here.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. UPI— The television set was on in the
living room and music drifted ^ U1 i¥lUnCie ’
^ oww were J ailed at 7:4? P- m - Satur-
in from a radio in another room. The lights burned bright- u ly in the red brick home on the coolish October night. There seemed to be no cause
for fear.
Such was the scene when Norma Jeanette Sims, 17, was driven home from babysitting late Saturday night. Norma Jeanette, nicknamed Virginia, walked casually into the house. She noted that the television set was on. Moments later she discovered a carnage in the master bedroom where she went to say good night to her parents. Her father, Robert W. Sims, 42, a state education official and nationally known as a computer expert, was fatally wounded on the blood-splattered floor. Her 12-year-old sister, Joy, was dead. Her mother was barely clinging to life. All were victims of a crime without apparent reason and authorities were left today “without suspect and without
clue.”
The three were tied by neckties and hosiery. Gags were in their mouths. Her father was dressed in pants and undershirt. Her mother was fully clothed and her sister was in her nightgown. All were bare-
foot.
Her mother lay with her head beneath the bed. Virginia said later she could see the tall 37-year-old auburn haired woman was still alive. She removed the gag from her mouth and ran to the phone to call an ambulance. Mrs. Sims was in critical condition today and authorities kept an officer nearby on the slim chance she might regain consciousness and tell about the crime. Sheriff William Joyce said his men could find nothing disturbed in the flat-roofed, red brick home. There was no sign of forcible entry.
The Putnam County jail hummed with activity Saturday and Sunday when eight persons were arrested and booked on
various charges.
Steven Headdy, 58, Ellettsville, was jailed at 12:30 Saturday noon by Sheriff Kenneth Knauer for an alleged forged check given the Farm Bureau. Michael Waters, 19, and Benny Price, 19, both of Muncie,
day by State Trooper John Dan-
rry.
Both youths are escapees from the Honor Camp at Rock-
ville.
Four persons were jailed at 8:10 p.m. Saturday by Richard Fletcher, Roachdale Town Mar-
shal.
They were Rosemary Carr, 17, North Salem; Mrs. Madline Carr, 17, Indianapolis; Mrs. Elva McPherson, 26, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Larry Simpson, 28, also of Knoxville. They are charged with theft of money at Roachdale Saturday afternoon. The four were taken into custody in Danville and turned over to Marshall Fletcher. The eighth person to be jailed was Louis Hammelyam, 39, Indianapolis, who was booked at 9 p.m. Sunday by state Trooper Don Collins for driving while under the influence of in-
toxicants.
Two other persons were arrested by city police during the weekend on traffic violation
charges.
Todd R. Gardner, 22, Oak Park, Illinois, was arrested by Officers Russell and Larry Rogers at 9 p.m. for reckless driving on South Indiana Street. Paul N. Carpenter, 21, Indianapolis, was arrested by Officer John Stevens at 12:01 Sunday morning for failure to observe a stop sign on East Seminary Street. How About Kilts? PRESTWICK, Scotland-Por-
The Greencastle Jaycees havo embarked upon a project entitled “Signal for Safety.” The results of their Community Survey indicated more control of traffic was needed. Thu*, they studied various hazardoua conditions that needed correc-
tion immediately.
Through traffic observation* and consultations with city officials, the urgent need for a stop light at the corner of College and Washington Streets was apparent. Hazardous conditions also exist when trying to cross or make a left turn onto Washington from any one of three streets, Vine, College or
Locust.
Although there has not been a traffic fatality in Greencastle since 1959, the accident rates at the corners of Washington Street and Vine, College and Locust are on the rise, and it ia only a matter of time before a really serious accident occurs. For instance at the corner of Locust and Washington in 1964 there were only four accidents, but in 1965 there were 12! So far this year there have been nine! At the other two corners the accidents also have increased over the 1964 rate, not to mention all the minor accidents that are not reported. From the hours of 6:30 a.m. to approximately 8:00 a.m., at noon, and from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. the traffic on Washington is heaviest. Also, on basketball game nights and Saturday mornings, traffic is very busy at College and Washington. Many State Highway and other delivery trucks lost valuable time trying to cross Washington at College. / According to Steve Dickson, chairman of the “Signal for Safety" project. Mayor Ray Fisher and Chief Roy Newgent have tried in vain over the last five years to get a stop light installed at College and Washington. But, because Washington Street is a State Highway their hands are tied. The State Highway Traffic Dept, doesn’t think a need exists. Steve Dickson met with Bill Mercer, Chief Traffic Engineer for this district, last Thursday. Mercer assured the Jaycee Chairman that the State Highway Dept, would take a traffic counter reading to determine the need for a stop light. Mer-
ters at the airport refused to cer also indicated if the counter add Scottish Highland bonnets reading proved a need was ap-
to their uniforms on the grounds “airport porters in New York don’t wear cowboy hats.”
week In which four students were killed and several others
wounded.
Chimps Recovered
NEW YORK UPI _ Acting on an anonymous telephone tip, policemen today found Tarzan and Jane in a telephone booth
in Brooklyn.
The two chimpanzees, stolen Friday night from the Prospect Park Zoo where they were great favorites of visitors, were reported in “good spirits and excellent physical condition” when found in a cardboard box where the caller said they would be. Masonic Notice Called meeting Temple Lodge No. 47 F. & A. M. Tuesday Oct. 25. 7 p.m. F. C. Degree visitors
welcome.
R. Bee W. M.
20 Years Ago
Kappa Delta Phi
enjoyed a hay ride and wiener roast at the Reasor farm. Hostesses were Mrs. John Andrew, Miss Kay Brattain and Miss
Velma Phillips.
The engagement of Miss Charlotte Etter and Benjamin A. Jones was announced. Miss Judy Friend was here from Indianapolis.
4ISU Students Held In Robbery TERRE HAUTE UPI—Police were holding four Indiana State University freshmen today on preliminary charges of armed robbery after a holdup and robbery here early Sunday. One of the 19-year-old students, Creighton Dickerson, Kalamazoo, Mich., was wounded in the legs and hip by police bullets when he resisted arrest. The other students were identified as David Weston, Gary; Larry Williams, Richmond, and Phillip Williams, also from
Richmond.
Dickerson was reported in satisfactory condition at St. Anthony 1 s Hospital in Terre Haute and the other three students were being held under $2,000 bond each in Vigo County Jail. The four were being held as suspects in an $80 robbery of
members Richard Eichmeier, 45, as he
was leaving a tavern, and the $15 holdup of William S. Peterson, 45, Villa Park, 111., a candy
truck driver.
Now You Know By United Press International There are 26 peaks in the United States with an altitude higher than Pike* Peak.
House Saved
parent the city would also have to cooperate by eliminating a few parking spots in certain
hazardous areas.
If a stop light was installed at the corner of College and Washington, traffic could then be regulated to a degree so that crossing or turning left on to i Washington at Vine or Locust ! could then be done more safely
slip-up ^ and without much time lost
ile A 1 wai * ;in E for traffic to clear.
Masonic Notice
NEWCASTLE - U P O N-TY-NE, England-Arthur Whitby lives in a nonhouse. Nowhere in the official records of the town could there be found a record of
his house.
This bureaucratic
saved Whitby’s domicile. A demolition crew came to tear it down. The Council Estate Of-
fice maintained “There is no Called meeting of Applegate record of such a h o u s e.” j Lodge No. 155 F&AM Fillmore. Arguments by the wreckers Work in E.A. degree, Tuesday, that they had seen the house Oct. 25 at 7:30 p. m. Visitors was ignored. i welcome. NATIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
JOE McCORD GETS 50-YEAR MASONIC PIN
A 50-year Masonic pin was presented to Joe McCord in the Greencastle Masonic Temple Wednesday, by Fred R. Brooks of the Loogootee Lodge. Fifty years ago, Brooks presented McCord’s application to the Loogootee lodge for membership. Other guest* from Loogootee are; middle row.
left to right: John Prather, Bevis McCord, J. J. Hoffman, and Joe Arnold. Back row, left to right: Murray Harris, George H. Smith, Harold Hedrick, and Walter Ziegler. Banner Photo—Don Whitehead
INDIANA WEATHER: Fair today, tonight and Tuesday with seasonably mild temperatures. High today low to mid 60s. Low tonight mid to upper 30s. High Tuesday mid to upper 60s. Precipitation probability percentages less than 10. Outlook for Wednesday: Continued fair and mild. Minimum 32® 6 A.M 33® 7 A.M 32® 8 A.M 34® 9 A.M 42® 10 A.M 54® 11 A.M 58® 12 Noon 60® 1 P.M 62®