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1 Li -w. WEATHER FORECAST Clearing, pool tonight. Low 48 to 54. High Thursday 70 to 76. "TEMPERATURES' Readings from Tnes.

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9 a. 12 n. 60 52 51 54 FINAL EDITION BENTON- HARBOR, 48 PAGES 'PRICE High, 94, at 3 p.m.; low, 50 at 7 a.m. "lawn. 4 ZJ 4 ,4 i -f St jr 1 OJ Stacey To Run For Legislature Historic Action Succeeds Pastor Named In St.

Joseph Rev. Koehneke, Trinity Lutheran 1' Seeks GOP Nomination For Rep. Handy's Seat BERRIEN SPRINGS Lad Stacey, well-known Berrien Springs resort operator and civic leader, today announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination as south Berrien county representative in the Legisla- Pave Way For Civil Rights Legislation WASHINGTON (AP) The Senate voted today, in a history-shattering move, to choke LAD STACEY ture off the 75-day old Southern filibuster against the civil rights .1 bill. The vote to apply the Senate's debate-limiting cloture rule was 71 to 29. This was four more ed and active in politics all my life.

I feel I can give this area a conservative but a more vigorous and more forward-looking Stacey has operated Penell-wood Resort Berrien township south of the village since (See back page, sec. 1, col. 5) activities, both on local and state level qualifies me." The 37-year-old Stacey said he had made the decision to run "after much urging by friends, also offers of support from many quarters unsolicited by me and many hours of sober debate with myself." He added "I've been interest The seat now is held by Rep. Gail Handy of. Eau Claire who is expected to seek re-election.

In announcing his candidacy, Stacey said "I feel it is high time younger men took a more active role in our state government. I think my business background, my activities in school and community, my committee votes than the required two- thirds majority. THE THRILL OF IT ALL: Although he cannot see the catch the first of his young life five-year-old Michael Gordon's hands explore the shape and size of fish he just pulled from pond near Philadelphia, Pa. The boy was one of a group of area blind children that spent a day fishing under the guidance of adults. They used conventional line and poles.

(AP Wirephoto) BARRY VOTES 'NO' Voting for cloture were 44 Democrats and 27 Republicans. Opposed were 23 Democrats and 6 Republicans. One of the Republicans opposed was Sen. Barry Goldwater of Arizona, the leading contender for his party's presidential nomination. College Founders Supporters Praised Each senator's time to debate the bill and all amendments will REV.

PAUL KOEHNEKE The Rev. Paul A. Koehneke of Kewanee, Illinois has accepted the call to be the pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church of St. Joseph. Pastor Koehneke will begin his work at the parish in July.

His installation has been set for Sunday, July 12 at 4:00 p.m. The new pastor replaces the Rev. Martin J. Zschoche who left in Am-il to acceDt the pas Celebrate Milestone For BHCG now be limited to one hour. This appears to assure Senate passage of the far-reaching bill, possibly before the end of next week.

The House passed the bill on Feb. 10 by a vote of 290-130. The Senate has been battling over it since March 9, with Southern opponents mounting a record breaking filibuster against it. The Senate's public galleries were packed as the crucial vote torate of Immanuel Lutheran church, Valparaiso, Ind. Rev.

Zschoche served the St. Joseph 1:1 I If sr. a -r "MMRM9 cnurch 10 years. Rev. Koehneke attended Concordia college in Milwaukee and graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary, St.

Louis, Mo. in 1950. Since his ordination into on cloture was taken. Tight se Recognition Dinner Attended By 130 Swr" fr, curity was maintained around the Capitol as additional per An 18-year success story eame to a ceremonial end Tuesday- night but was recognized the ministry he has. held pas' torates at Our Savior Lutheran church, Lawrenceville, Illinois and at St.

Paul's Lutheran church in Kewanee. sons pressed for a chance to get in. MARATHON SESSION The vote followed an all-night session of the Senate at which and honored as the foundation for a project of even greater horizons. Active in the work program of Sen. Robert C.

Byrd, The Benton Harbor board of made a marathon speech at the central Illinois district, Pastor Koehneke has served as education held a recognition tacking the civil rights bill and urging his colleagues not to shut advisor for the district Walther dinner honoring the legions of off the debate. Byrd began his speech at 7:38 p.m. and continued until 9:52 AN EDUCATIONAL ERA ENDS: A recognition program Tuesday honored the founders and contributors to Benton Harbor Community College which ceases operation June 30. The next day a new school, Lake Michigan College, will formally start on the same campus. Participating in the recognition program were (left to right) Juel Ranum, director of corporate and public affairs for Whirlpool Dr.

Frank Howard, president of Benton Harbor board of education; Atty. Wilbur Cunningham, board president when college was founded; Sidney Mitchell," former superintendent, and Dr. C. G. Beckwith, first president of the college.

(News-Palladium photo) a.m. When he finally quit, the Senate took an eight-minute re cess, then went back into ses sion. It had agreed Tuesday to meet at 10 a.m. today. Since the adoption of the cloture rule in 1917, all previous DEPUTIES WILL SEARCH THAT'S EASY LIVIN' attempts to use it to cut off a filibuster against a civil rights bill had failed.

Leaders of both parties be came convinced in the face of the all-out opposition of the Dix 'Monster Reported Near Sister Lakes World's Fair Trip And Bargains Too! Jobless Rate Dips In Michigan Detroit's Count At 8-Year Low ie forces to the present bill that debate-limitation had to be obtained if the bill was to pass. supporters and specifically the untiring workers who founded and nurtured the Benton Harbor Community college and Technical institute. On June 30, the board will discontinue the operation of the college and the facilities will be turned over to the Lake Michigan college board of trustees for operation as a county-wide college; The ceremony, at Berrien Hills Country club, was marked by wistfulhess, honest pride and expressed emotions of hope and confidence for the future. FOUNDERS ATTEND Among the more than 130 sons in attendance were many of the original founders and supporters of BHCC, including Sidney Mitchell, superintendent of schools in the founding year of 1946; the college's first president. Dr.

C. G. Beckwith; longtime school business manager Harold Crocker; and Atty. Wilbur Cunningham, president of the Benton Harbor school board in 1946. A large number of other honored guests were recognized.

Also present were trustees of the Lake Michigan college board. How the idea of a community college was conceived and the SUBSTITUTE BILL Just before the vote, Repub lican Leader Everett M. Dirk-sen of Illinois introduced the League; chairman of the district stewardship committee and as first vice president of the district. Pastor Koehneke and his wife, the former Edna Woodard of Detroit, have five children. Summer Classes Set At College LMC Registration Starts Friday Registration is scheduled Friday ind fionday for the eight-week summer session of Lake Michigan College.

Summer classes will start Monday and continue through Aug. 15 offerirg subjects in a wide field Students can sign up at the registrar'; oifie cn the Britain avenue campus from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Monday. Lake Michigan College officially does not start operation until July 1 under a lease agreement with the Benton Harbor board of education for use of the Community College campus.

EIGHT WEEK SESSION The advance opening is necessary to accomodate the summer SISTER LAKES A "monster," described as nine feet tall with eyes that glow in the dark, that reportedly "Easy Livin' Days" featuring- a grand prize of a trip to the World's Fair and summertime bargains in stores will be observed this weekend in Benton Har leaders' substitute bill worked out with Atty. Gen. Robert F. (See back page, sec. 1, col.

7) chased a woman near Dewey lake was the subject of an investigation last night by Cass County Sheriff's DETROIT (AP) Michigan's unemployment in May dropped to 3.6 per cent lowest in seven bor. officers. Sponsor of the event Thursday, Friday and Saturday is the Benton Harbor Downtown Asso- Deputies were called to the AT ALLEGAN Swisher street area near the lake about 10 p. m. by Mrs.

John Utrup, route 6, Dowagiac. Mrs. animal makes a cry like a goose honking. Sometimes it sounds like a baby crying, they told deputies. Dogs in the area bark when the creature approaches but will not give chase.

Deputies plan to look for the creature this evening. Utrup told them that the creature had been seen by many residents of the area. Judge Best Man As Felon Is Married Dies After Making Son Shoot Him SHOOK GROUND She told deputies that the ani mal had chased her one night first years of its struggling 'eration were outlined by former Superintendent Mitchell, Dr. (See back page, sec. 1, col.

1) Barry May Vote Against 'Rights' Bill months and Detroit jobless count fell to 3.3 per cent lowest in eight years, the Michigan Employment Security Commission said today. Nonfarm employment in Michigan reached 2,733,100 on May 15, an increase of 22,300 over the April figure. The state's labor force climbed 16,400 to 2,934,100. Unemployment on May 15 one year ago was 4.7 per cent for Michigan and 4.3 per cent for Detroit. Thomas Roumell, MESC director, said advance estimates show continuing high industrial activity and aggressive seasonal expansion in the nonmanufactur-ing field.

A large part of the current increase was in construction, he said. Lake Temperature The temperature of Lake Michigan today is 62 degrees. Rum'ge. 1848 Highland, 11, 12, 13. Adv.

ciation of the Twin Cities Area Chamber of Commerce. Association Manager Larry S. Reed said the fair trip will be for two persons with all expenses paid. In addition, each participating store will award individual prizes. Winners will be determined by a drawing of coupons deposited in participating stores.

There is no obligation in entering the contest, Reed said. Individual prize drawings will be held Saturday and the grand prize will be drawn Monday. Today's News-Palladium contains a special tabloid section describing the promotion along with merchandise values to make summer "Easy Livin' Days." It's Wonderful Digging. Adv. To Give Away! Dough! You think I'm kidding? Dial WHFB 1060 Kc Hear "Golfing Tips'' with pro Sam Drake Basic golf tips to improve your game.

Presented by' Merrill Insurance daily at 5:15 p.m. on Sound 1: WHFB 1069 Radio. Adv. LOS ANGELES (AP)-Police say a shot fired by a 4-year-old boy fatally wounded his father. The father, Leonard Thierry, 32, forced his son, Glen to shoot him after threatening to spank the boy wtih a belt, police reported.

Thierry died Tuesday. He and his wife had quarreled Sunday night. She left home. Thierry asked two of the cou ALLEGAN (AP) A wedding and immediate parting of the bride and groom by prison sentence took place Tuesday at Allegan County Jail. John M.

Gendron, 20, of Allegan was sent to Southern Michigan Prison for a term of 2 to 5 years on burglary charges following his marriage to Janet Lampp, 26. Justice Otto Schmitz performed the ceremony with Judge Earl Lanning as best. mart. It session which has been extended from the six weeks held at Community College in the past. Henry Brown, director of the summer session, announced classes in the following sub when she was in her yard.

She said she didn't look back but she could hear feet pounding and the ground shaking as she ran for the house. "I don't know for sure, what chased me," she said. Residents in the area described the creature as standing about nine feet tall and weighing 500 pounds. They said it has a furry body and a black, leathery face. The eyes glow in the dark, they said.

FOOTPRINT FOUND Deputies searched the area and found a track left by the animal. It measured more than three inches across at the heel and six inches wide at the middle of the foot. No identification could be made. Residents of the area said the WASHINGTON (AP) -Sen. Barry Goldwater said today he may feel forced to vote against jects: the civil rights bill.

INDEX TO Inside Pages SECTION ONE Editorials Page 2 St. Joseph News Page 3 Women's Section Pages 4, 5, 6 Ann Landers Page 8 Obituaries Page 16 SECTION TWO Area Highlights Page 1 Sports Pages 2, 3 Comics, TV, Radio Page 11 Markets Page 12 Classified Ads Pages 13, 14, 15 ple's older children to shoot him Art, biological sciences, Dusi-ness education, chemistry, en The Arizona senator, the front- in the head. They refused. Glen also refused until threat gineering, geography, nistory, mathematics, music, physical ened with the spanking. science, psychology, secretarial After the shooting, officers running candidate for the Republican presidential nomination told reporters there are signs the bill's proponents "have the votes to invoke cloture and steamroller this bill through" without the changes he thinks was the second trip to prison for Gendron.

He served 14 months of a three-year, burglary sentence in 1961 before being paroled. Shipment party dresses. Dress Mart Open 9-9 daily. Adv. found Mrs.

Thierry and returned the children to her care. science, sociology, speecn ana German. Fees are $15 a credit hour for Berrien county residents and $20 for non-residents. Rum'ge. furn.

11, 12, 13. 2207 New used clothes, rum'ge. sale. 524 Vineyard. 11 St 12.

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