The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 23 July 1968 — Page 1

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The Daily Banner

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

‘it Waves For All”

VOLUME SEVENTY - SIX

GREENCASTLE, INDIANA, TUESDAY, JULY 23, 1968

UPI News Service 10C Per Copy No. 226

A UNITED STATES FLAG that flew over the grounds, Monday night. Vernie Zeiner, left, Capitol building in Washington, D.C. was Putnam County Fair Board President, acpresented to the Putnam County Fair- cepts the flag from Senator Bayh.

Israeli plane hijacked, makes forced landing

ALGIERS (UPI)-Two Arabs armed with hand grenades hijacked an Israeli airliner flying home from Rome with 48 persons aboard today and forced the jet to land in Algiers. Italian sources here said two Palestinians forced the pilot to this Arab land by threatening to explode the hand grenades. The sources said a high Israeli “personality” was among the passengers but, in Jerusalem, this was denied. In Rome, an El A1 Airlines spokesman said at least one American, identified as a Mr. Kairy, was among the 38 passengers.

Last Wednesday was children’s day at the Russellville Tri-Co-unty 4-H Fair. Pet Parade winners were as follows: Most Unusual: Christ! McAfee, first; Lisa Sutherlin, second; Ralph Spencer, third; and Anna Coffey, fourth. Most Original: Michelle Ratcliff, first; Marty Fordice, second; Danny Harbison, third; Steve Harbison, fourth. Cutest: Suzanne and David McGaughey, first; Judy Thornburg, second; Karen Smith, third; and Brain Lyons, fourth. Prettiest: Mary Ellen Webb, first; Patricia Allgood, second; Belinda Bridges, third; and Sharon Astin, fourth. Boys who won in the Foot Races were (under 9 years) Rickey Daniels, first, and Doug Clodfelter, second; (age 10, 11, 12) Kevin Jarvis, first, and David Allgood, second; (over 13 years) Steve Clodfelter, first and John Clodfelter, second. Girls who competed in the Foot Race and won were (9 years and under) Vicki Chaplain, first, and Sharon Astin, second; (10, 11, 12) Denise Shull, first, and

In Jerusalem, a message from persons identifying themselves as the hijackers said, “We are Palestinians. We have seized the plane and christened it “Liberation of Palestine.” The state of Israel is formed of the area once called simply Palestine. Former Arab residents are among the most bitter foes of the Jewish state whose hostile fellow Middle East states include Algeria. El A1 Flight 426 left Rome for Lydda, Israel about midnight. An hour later the pilot radioed Rome the plane hae been hijacked, according to aviation

Suzanne McGaughey, second; (13 and older) Rebecca Saalwaechter, first, and Brenda Daniels, second. Winners in the Egg Throwing Contest were Richard Lyons and Mike Rivers, first; Charles Simpson and Philip Reed, second; and Vicki Chaplain and Loretta McGaughey, first, and Denise Shull, and Rhonda Chaplain, second. Winners in the Bicycle Races were (9 years and younger) Steve McGaughey, first, and Doug Clodfelter, second; (10, 11, 12) Philip Reed, first and Alan Gillogly, second, (13 years and older) John Clodfelter, first, and Bill Lawter, second. • Also, ( 9 years and under) Donna Horton, first, and Sharon Astin, second; (10,11,12) Denise Shull, first, and Loretta McGaughey, second; (13 years and older) Rebecca Saalwaechter, first. The Tricycle Races were won by Brian Lyons, first, and KimFerrier, second, three years and younger; and Marty Fordice, first and Dawn Kelly, second, four years and older. The afternoon ended with a money scramble in flour.

spokesman in the Italian capital. Exactly an hour after the first message, pilot Capt. Oded Abarbanel sent another, saying he had landed in Algiers. In Jerusalem, airline officials said passengers included also a child and seven Italian Roman Catholic priests headed for the Holy Land. In Rome, El A1 officials said their list showed that besides the 10 crew members, the passengers included 12 Isralies, nine Italians and 17 persons of other nationality including Kairy. David Rivlin, an Israeli Foreign Office spokesman, said his government was protesting the hijacking through the United Nations. He said the Iraeli envoy in Rome had asked Italian authorities for help in getting the crew, passengers and plane out of Algiers. There was no word here on the whereabouts of the plane or the persons aboard. At Algiers Dar el Beida Airport, field officials and control tower employes denied any knowledge of an airliner being forced down. Algeria is still in a state of war with Israel, a condition left over from the June 1967 Arab-Is-raeli war. Deer runs across road, causes accident A deer ran into the path of a truck early this morning, south of Limedale on the Manhattan Road. Irwin G. Johnson, Box 44, Staunton, driver of the 1968 International dump truck, swerved to avoid hitting the deer. The truck went into the ditch and knocked down a utility pole. Johnson was not injured. Damage to the truck was estimated at $500. The deer was not injured. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department investigated.

Russellville children win prizes at the Fair

Look to mental health as cause of violence

Why, in our time, is hostility expressed in so many different ways? What are the reasons for sit-ins, lie-ins, marches, demonstrations, looting and rioting? What sparks the sudden explosion of violence? The Education Committee of the Mental Health Association in Putnam County is searching tor answers to these questions. The members, at their last meeting, discussed the possibility of psychological disorders as one of the causes. They emphasized that all forms of hostility are not judged to be caused solely by mental illness or emotional disturbance. It is a fact, however, that one out of ten persons has some degree of mental or emotional K

handicap and needs psychotherepeutic treatment. This harsh fact means that 2500 persons in Putnam County should be receiving such aid. Approximately 500 of our children need access to special counseling. The committee was also cognizant of the fact that more emotionally disturbed individuals are found among the low income families than there are in any other group in our society. Particular attention to this unique problem was considered essential by the committee. Following discussion, the committee concluded that services for children should be the priority study. It was pointed out that Head Start serves Putnam County children of low income families. The major goal is to help the children grow toward

mental and psychological maturity through an intensive program of cultural, social and emotional experiences. The Dep>artment of Special Education, sponsored by the four school corporations is the county, initiated this spring a counseling program for a number of children throughout the county who suffer from emotional disorders. The group, consisting of Mrs. James Cooper, Frank DeVaney, Richard Kelly, Mrs. William Killion and Mrs. Charles Rector, Jr., agreed that such programs warrant further study and sup>port. Before the next meeting, July 29, homework for the committee members will include reading current news magazines and other publications which deal with the problem of violence in today’s society.

Sen. Bayh calls for support for Demo hopefuls in November

By Penny maker Of the Banner Staff “I need your help.” With these words U.S. Senator Birch E. Bayh summed up his speech at the Putnam County Fairgrounds last night. Addressing a crowd of hundreds, Bayh asked for support in the elections and vowed that with the support of the pieople of Indiana he would go on to victory. Following the speech, Bayh presented a United States Flag to Vernie Zeiner, president of the Putnam County Fair Board. The flag was flown over the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Zeiner said that a dedication of the new flag p>ole on the fairgrounds will be held Sunday, July 28, after the 4-H Dress Revue, on the opening day of the Fair. The flag will be flown for the first time then. Bayh and other democrat hopefuls gathered at the fairgrounds for a fund raising dinner. Charles Shuee, county democrat chairman and district chairman, presided during the evening. Sen. Bayh, who spent most of Monday touring county fairs, attending meetings, etc. in Ind-

ianapelis and north central Indiana, said it had been “ a great day.” Although the evening was sweltering, Bayh approached the stand sipping a coke and chuckling that he had had “three bites of baked potatoe and five bites of steak.” He added that if the Democrats were as hot in November as they were Monday night, they would be assured of victory. Discussing the problems of the day, Sen. Bayh touched on the time situation in Indiana, Big Walnut Reservoir and violence in the streets and the nation. He explained the processes the Big Walnut Reservoir must go through before it is in effect, deeming it a “rather controversial project.” The bill passed the House last week, after amendments, and will now be in conference committees. The senator from Vigo County said he is hop>eful for a reconciliation of the project. He noted the loss sustained by farmers this spring due to heavy rains and flooding and expressed concern that the project proposed would be a way of preserving conservation. Sen. Bayh then turned to the campaign and in so doing dis-

Winners of Russellville twirling contest named

Russellville held its fourth annual baton twirling contest in connection with the Tri-County 4-H Fair Thursday night, July 18. The grand champion winner was Miss Rhea Anderson, Staunton. Rhea is 17-year-old and the featured twirler with the Staunton High School Band. Fifteen-year-old Sally Ratcliff, Waveland Route 1, placed second in the twirl-off and received the runner-up trophy. Sally is a majorette with the Turkey Run High School Band. Other first place winners were Kristy Cheesewright, a g e 5, Dana; Elizabeth Jones, age 9, Terre Haute; and Kay Cheesewright, age 10, Dana. In the 0-6 age group Rita Clodfelter placed second, Teresa Lynn Miles, third; Debbie Nelson fourth, and Emily Epp>ert fifth. The other winners in the 7, 8 and 9 year old group were Connie Reynolds, second, Kelly Long, third, Lisa Sutherlin, fourth; Patricia Eppert, fifth; Amy Brand, sixth; Delores Ratcliff seventh; Jane Froegde, eighth; Susan Trinkle, ninth; Melissa Martin, tenth; Kathy Long, eleventh, and Donna Horton, twelvth. Other winners in the 10,11 and 12 age group were Jeanna Clodfelter, second; Myca Baysinger, third; Suzanne McGaughey, fourth; Marilynn Welch, fifth; Tammy Lashley, sixth, Deborah Trinkle, seventh; Gayle Roberts, eighth; Brenda Eppert, ninth, and Kim Long, tenth. In the 13, 14, and 15 year old class Rita Miles won second place; Vicki Graham third; Paula Miller, fourth; Judy Fordice, fifth; Norma White, sixth, Janice Radcliffe, seventh; and Ellissa Gallez, eighth. Rescue run The Rescue Unit made a run to 507 Howard St., Tuesday at 1:48 a.m. Anna L. Scott was having an asthma attack. Oxygen was administered and she was taken to the Putnam County Hospital in a Whitaker ambulance. The unit returned to the station at 2:10 a.m. Maj. Gen. Worley killed in Vietnam DA NANG (UPI)-Maj. Gen. Robert F. Worley, vice commander of the 7th U.S. Air Force in Vietnam, was killed today when his plane was shot down by Communist ground fire 65 miles northwest of Da Nang, the Air Force reported. Worley was piloting an FR4C photo reconnaissance jet, a spokesman said. The second pilot in the plane parachuted to safety and was rescued. Worley became 7th Air Force vice commander in July, 1967, and had been scheduled t9 become deputy chief of staff for operations, headquarters, Pacific Air Force, Sept. 1.

Karen Young won second place in the 16 & over group and Debbie Willmouth placed third. Junior Duet class was won by Connie Reynolds and Amy Brand. Senior Cuet winners were Paula Miller and Debbie Anderson, with Rita Miles and Deborah Trinkle placing second and Debbie Willmouth and Ellissa Gallez placing third. Rain-slick Fillmore Road scene of crash A greeting turned into an accident Monday night on the Fillmore Road, just off state highway 240. According to reports, a car driven by Mark S. Albright, age 17, 123 West Washington St., passed an auto driven by Richard Baumunk, age 17, 9 South Arlington St. Baumunk honked the horn when he recognized the Albright auto. The Albright car then reportedly stopped in front of the Baumunk auto, which was unable to stop on the rain slick pavement. Baumunk and a passenger in the car, Richard Weathers, Terre Haute, were not injured. Albright was taken to Putnam County Hospital.

cussed briefly the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. He noted that after the death of the New York senator, Bayh received many letters from the people of Indiana asking penetrating questions: “Do we have a sick society?”, “Is democracy doomed?” and “What is wrong with America?” Bayh says he feels that the society is not sick, although a few people are. He stressed a faith in the people, however. The question of running for a second term of office naturally came up. “It’s a tremendous honor.” This Bayh confessed with the statement that he would be “less than human” to admit the fact. The “tremendous honor” is instilled in facing the problems of the state, the nation and individuals. Bayh said he is also seeking a second term of office because of his faith in the functions of America and the Democrat party. Of Vietnam, Bayh said simply: “If I had one prayer to be answered, it would be to find a way to solve and bring an end to the war in Vietnam.” The senator visited Vietnam earlier in the year. He relinquished that it is “awfully easy to sit back a half a world away and find easy solutions to an extremely complex problem.” Turning to the conflicts in the cities, Bayh called for a “lawful change.” He said Americans have a double responsibility: to see that there is a non-violent change and to see that a non-violent change is possible. He cited the progress made in the fields of education and emphasized the hope that every community and every child should have an ample chance of education. The Hoosier senator said that after talking to Negro and underpriviledged people in the state he finds most often that they do not want a guaranteed annual wage. Instead they seek the opportunities of education for their children so they can learn and be proud. In facing the November elections, which are about three months away, Bayh urged members of his party to “walk that 5 Weather watcher ;; * y Partly cloudy, warm and humid with a chance of thundershowers through Wednesday. Best chance of showers in the late afternoon or evening hours. High today low 90’s. Low tonight near 70. High Wednesday low 90s. Precipitation probability percentages 20 today, 30 tonight and Wednesday.

extra mile” to attain a victory in 1968. Bayh was introduced by Rex Boyd, who cited the senator’s accomplishments on the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Public Works committee. He also recalled the 25th amendment, which Bayh was instrumental in having passed. And finally he described the senator as being “100 per cent Hoosier.”

Eldon Tipton, state representative hopeful on the Democrat ticket from Jasonville, attended for a session of hand shaking and campaigning. Ed Raines was chairman oi the dinner. Following the address by Bayh the film “A Thousand Days in the White House”, the story of the late President John F. Kennedy”, was shown.

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A LAWFUL CHANGE is needed, according to U.S. Senator Birch Bayh, Democrat, if peace is to be restored to the streets of the cities in the nation. And that need is coupled with the need for the possibility of lawful change. September draft call lowest since April

WASHINGTON (UPI)- The Defense Department Monday called for a September draft of 12,200 men, the lowest monthly quota since April, 1967. The drop from a draft of 18,300 men in August was explained as a “low point on the replacement cycle.” The:depart ment said the cycle makes a complete turn every eighteen months because six months of a draftee’s two-year terms goes for training. All of the September induetions will be for the Army. The quota compares with 15,000 in July and 20,000 in June,but the Army drafted more than 40,000 men a month in March, April and May. The low draft call fits with Enters plea Jerry Ayers, age 25, 112 Cassada Drive, entered a plea of guilty in Putnam County Circuit Court, Monday, to charges of forgery. A pre-sentence investigation was filed and he was released.

plans of the Selective Sendee System, which has suspended pre-induction physical examinations as an economy measure for August and September. Draftees for those months are to be taken from a pool of 90,000 who have already been examined. The money saving system may be extended if draft calls remain low.

Draft quota

INDIANAPOLIS (UPI)-Col. Robert K. Custer, state head of the selective service system, said Monday the state has been assigned a draft quota of 307 men for September, the lowest total since April, 1967, when 235 were called. Indiana’s quota is part of a September draft call of 12,200 men ordered by the Defense Department, a drop from 18,300 in August, 15,000 in July and 20,000 in June. The Indiana quota for June was 430, July 355 and August 468.

BEFORE THE STEAK DINNER there was time for campaign merriment. Maurice Kersey (left). Senator Bayh (center) and ?

Charles Shuee, Democrat county chairman and district chairman, gathered around the piano for a brief song fest.