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1 1 i i I I Uii 'J SUMMV 310KM rrvT -1 HK.h jJj.nio DAILY 121 YEAR NO. 272 (gU 7 111 I r) ol uu oedy President's Talk Tops DiSalle Birthday Dinner Smoke Fells 21; Damage $500,000 In Ft. Thomas Fire last night virtually destroyed Highlands High School, Injured at least two firemen and caused damage of well over $500,000. More than 21 firemen suffered from smoke i 1 v.l dmi QAM 4 0 year-old problem of a Berlin isolated in a hostile land," Mr. Kennedy said.

"We must continue to associate ourselves with the emerging nations of Africa, Asia and Latin America as they strive for political and economic independence." The President, kicking "oTT a personal -campaign for the programs he hopes to get through the session of Congress opening Wednesday, declared: "WE MUST not become exasperated with the failure to solve all of our problems overnight. We must be willing to seek the long-term solutions over a long-term period with patience and determination." Then with apparent reference to his Democratic and international targets for the coming year, he said: "If we do these things, then 1962 will be a year of progress and will provide us with a two-year record of accomplishment upon which we can rest our record with the American people." The President returned to Washington immediately after the dinner, arriving there at 10:44 p. m. But education and welfare In the Kennedy cabinet, would leave this summer to run for U. S.

Senate. In jest. Governor DiSalle suggested that President Kennedy really had come to Columbus for a chance to see Jerry Lucas, Ohio State University basketball star. But the governor hastened to add "I must remind the President that in Ohio we have two great basketball teams," referring then to the University of Cincinnati Bearcats, the 1961 champs. Shame Of The JAM ARY 7, 1902 Frank J.

Lausche and Stephen M. Young. Miss Nanci Hogan, Cincinnati, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy s.

Hogan, who formerly worked on the White House staff and now is assigned In the State cial fractures received In the accident. Five other Madisonville teen-agers also were hurt. Injured were, Dallas Emerson, 17, 5068 Kingsley and Gregory Owens Carey, 17, 4978 Strathmore PL, both in poor condition in Jewish Hospital; John Cor-dell, 16, 5388 Eastwood in fair condition in Be- thesda Hospital; Mary 0 rest at anchor" is wholly wrong. The President called for support of his administration's proposals to make 1962 a "year of progress" in this country and abroad. Success, he told Ohio Democrats, will give their party a record on which to run next fall.

The President, grounded by heavy fog before taking off from Washington, was nearly an hour late In reaching Ohio's capital. He drove directly to the Buckeye Building on the State Fairgrounds to give Mr. Di-Sallea boost and claim "a year of achievement" for his first 12 months in office. In his remarks Mr. Kennedy plugged hard for his programs to lend Federal support for higher education and to link medical care for the aged to the Social Security System.

ONE BY ONE he ran through what he called "challenges and opportunities" in the fields of unemployment, distressed areas, revampin of tariff laws, advances in civil rights, education and medical care. "We must attempt to bring a solution to the 15- Lots Of Praise, EZ3E3 -Enoulrtr Ptiu) Phot Department, and William Geoghegan, Cincinnati, assistant U. S. attorney general, were among those flying with the President from Washington for the dinner. Woosley, 15, sister of Connie, in fair condition in Children's Hospital, and Danny Riportella, 17, 4004 Blaney treated at General Hospital and released.

COUNTY POLICE said the accident occurred when a car driven by the Emerson youth south on Red Bank Road at Ehrling Road, ran off the left side at a curve and hit an embankment. Flames Shoot Skyward At Highlands High School, Tt. Thomas main section of building is destroyed The central portion of the double-w 1 structure was destroyed. Late last night firemen were confident that the north addition, built in 1925, could be saved. The other wing, dedicated last year, housed the gymnasium.

It was considered safe as high winds pushed the flames toward the old addition. The injured men were Harry Senger, a Dayton volunteer fireman, suffered chest Injuries, and Raymond Muench, 32, Southgate, suffered smoke Inhalation. Both were taken to St. Luke's Hospital, Ft. Thomas.

Firemen said the fire apparently started in a switch box on the stage in the auditorium. Flames at times leaped 100 feet above the two-story building of brick conduction with wooden flooring. The fire raged out of control almost from the first alarm that sounded in the Ft. Thomas Fire Department at 9:15 p. m.

By the time firemen raced the two blocks to the scene, flames were dancing 20 to 30 feet over the roof of the school -on-North-Ft nue. Several hundred students attending a canteen in the basement of the new building housing the gym escaped without injury and many helped rescue records from the superintendents office. FIREMEN WERE hampered all night by high winds, snow and frigid temperatures. Alvin Miller, superintendent of the Ft. Thomas Board of Education, estimated damage at "well in excess of $500,000." By 11 p.

firemen had given up on the Main Administration Building forming the center of the double-winged structure. Efforts were concentrated on saving the "old addition" added to the main building In 1925. A modern gymnasium was WHATTA "Whatta fire!" Enquirer Reporter Stan Brennlng shouted as he phoned in an early report cn last night's fire at Highlands High School, Ft. Thomas. He was calling from the office of Superintendent Ewell Waddell as hundreds of volunteers carried records from the office.

Then, to back up Reporter Brennlng's observation, came a ripping, roaring sound audible over the telephone. Part of the roof of the building had Just caved In. added on the other wing and dedicated last year. Fire destroyed classrooms for 500 seventh, eighth and ninth-grade students. Total enrollment, including the upper three high school grades, was estimated by school officials at 840.

High school activities were in the old addition. The destroyed second floor included six classrooms and a room for the school newspaper, the Hill- topper. Kport PU and an aerial ladder arrived about 11:15, following a renewed outbreak by the stubborn blaze. A fireman climbed the rungs made treacherous by icy conditions as flames licked about him. Finally, he was forced to retreat.

The Newport squad of 35 men swelled the total of firemen to 160. The Board of Education for Ft. Thomas said it would have to make use of civic center buildings and churches to tutor the students. It was not known if the blaze could be kept from the old addition but the new gym was considered safe by firemen late last night. Units responding Included volunteers, auxiliary and professional firemen from Ft.

Thomas, Highland Heights, Dayton, Southgate and Newport. No Hints. Are- GivenOn DiSalle's Plans BY DICK KIRKPATRICK Enquirer Bureau Chief COLUMBUS, Jan. 6 President Kennedy interrupted a heavy schedule and braved bad weather to fly here tonight to celebrate Governor DiSalle's 54th birthday, but not one of the 3500 who paid $100 for the fund-raising "appreciation" dinner left knowing whether Governor DiSalle is going to run Among party dignitaries present were governors Bert Combs of Kentucky and David Lawrence of Pennsylvania. National Democratic Chairman John Bailey and U.

S. Senators Girl, 14, County's First Auto Fatality COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 6 UPi President Kennedy said tonight the Western alliance Is gaining strength while the Communist bloc has begun to crack. "The past 18 months has seen the beginning of the fragmentation of the Com- munlst empire," Mr. Kennedy told a Democratic fund-raising banquet here tonight.

Mr. Kennedy flew in from Washington in the rain to address the banquet at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in honor of Gov. Michael V. DiSalle's 54th birthday anniversary. THE PRESIDENT said East Germany, Poland and Hungary have been forced to stick with the Communist front.

Red China and Albania, he said, have started to move away. Blowing apart Communist predictions- Mr. Kennedy said the Western world has received its "greatest Impetus toward unity in history." Mr. Kennedy declared that "freedom is the handmaiden of abundance." At the same time, he declared that anyone who rontends there is nothing left to be done and that the function of the Federal government is to "sit and Bombed! But It's Only Books For Children SAN FRANCISCO. Jan.

6 A U. S. Navy flier has expressed his nation's goodwill toward the Philippines in a unique way "Book Bombing." The 12th Naval District, has issued a release date-lined "Aboard the USS Ti-conderoga in the eWstern Pacific." It relates: Cmdr. 0. M.

Meek, USN, executive officer of Attack Squadron 52 noticed that each time he flew over Min-dora Island In the Philippines he was greeted wildly by a big group of waving schoolchildren. He bought a large number of books and put them in a used rocket container. Ordnancemen converted it, Including a parachute to retard Its fall. Then Cmdr. Meek flew low and dropped it.

48 Quarantined In Germany DUESSELDORF, Germany, Jan. 6 (UPD Health authorities today said 48 persons who came in contact with a Duesseldorf family stricken with smallpox have been quarantined In a hospital and preparations are being made for as many as 150 more. Wolfgang Jacobs, his wife and their five-year-old son came down with smallpox after a trip to Africa last month. The World Health Organization in Geneva yesterday declared Duesseldorf a locally-infected area. mmmmmmmmmmmmmm Ima Want Ad sells washer Quick response.

brought smiles to George Mu- chenfuhs. 1608 Melvin Circle and sold his washer immediately. Enquirer Want Ads provide an excellent market for what you have to sell. Call GA 1-6300 Index On Page 2-A 1 It Connie Woosley, 14, 5390 Eastwood Madisonville, died In Good Samaritan Hospital yesterday, apparently of heart failure, following surgery for Injuries received earlier in an automobile accident. The coroner's office said the death was Hamilton County's first 1962 traffic fatality, and that Miss Woosley suffered a cardiac arrest after surgery for fa- Classroom i Low Salaries Force Teachers To Quit Schools BY GERALD WHITE Of The Enquirer Staff The shame of the classroom.

That's what teachers here and everywhere call it. Inadequate financial incentive. That's what others call it. Whatever it's called, it adds up to a teacher's salary. And it doesn't add up to much, critics add.

Daily, some talented youngsters eye the wage schedule and pick other careers. Daily, some talented teachers shake out the final penny from the pay First of a Series again. President Kennedy showered praise on Governor DiSalle as high party digni-traies listened, including a DiSalle party adversary, Attorney General Mark Mc-Elroy, the only Democratic announced rnatorial candidate. BUT THE President said nothing that could be interpreted directly as a boost in the "draft -DiSalle" movement, nor did the President suggest that there was a place in Washington for Ohio's "distinguished governor." Governor DiSalle was warm in his appreciation for President Kennedy's attendance. But the governor also gave no hint of his political plans for the future.

Governor DiSalle recalled that when he left the post Federal price stabilizer a decade ago, 1200 honored him at a dinner "to make sure I was leaving," and that at Toledo 2700 honored him when he was leaving to become governor "to make certain I was leaving Toledo." "I understand there are more than 3500 here tonight and I don't know what your purpose is," quipped Mr. DiSalle. PRESIDENT Kennedy's appearance was the first in Ohio since the 1960 presidential election in which he lost Ohio, the only large state to go against him except California. The President recalled good natur-edly that no state gave him a "warmer welcome and less votes" than did Ohio. Governor DiSalle said that he had participated in a "Draft Kennedy" move in I960.

"I said I don't think we can carry Ohio but if he (Kennedy) comes often enough to Ohio he will receive a warm reception and be given Inspiration to carry harder states like New York and Pennsylvania. I can tell you we kept our promise." President Kennedy laughed. In a serious vein, Governor DiSalle declared that if President Kennedy seeks re-election in 1964 "there is no question what Ohio will do at that time." GOVERNOR DISALLE spoke seriously about the Democratic party role In education and welfare programs. There has been speculation that Abraham Ribicoff, secretary of health 1 4 1 "A' 'i I 'ft II ii the next county, in the state, country? How do they compare with pay in other white-collar occupations? How do teachers' wages rank with rates paid to plumbers, carpenters, firemen? How do salaries here rank with teachers' pay in other parts of the state and country? Why are their salaries so low? What keeps them that way? What can be done to lift their pay? Are teachers unions needed? Is there a place for Federal aid? What are the opinions of the top educators, PTA representatives, businessmen, union officials? Here are some of the answers: FIRST, what do teachers receive in Cincinnati: Beginning teachers, holding bachelor's degrees, received $4600 last September. Holders of master's degrees obtained $5000 at the start.

'After 12 years, bachelor's degree teachers will reach top pay $7300. The master's maximum pay will be $400 more. Average salary of the 3000 teachers is $6133, Cincinnati Board of Education officials said. New pay scales will be discussed in July by Cincinnati Board of Education officials and teachers' representatives. TEACHERS HERE would like to see the board drop its traditional policy of tying pay increases here to boosts granted educators in 22 other cities all with more than 300,000 population.

The formula has kept the pay levels here in the 1 -mir-r- 4 uiMMmsfMuum envelope and pick up the help-wanted advertisements. Many other capable teachers stay and learn to do without. The problem is not confined to Greater Cincinnati. Salaries here rate above the national average. But the national average $5527 is not enough, educators assert.

Poor salaries can not be called a purely educational crime. Many professions pay poorly in light of necessary skills, experience and training. MUCH ATTENTION has been splashed upon "the educational system and its failures recently. To compete with Russians in space contests, Americans should enlarge school buildings, change courses, stimulate sciences, improve facilities, critics charge. But little has been said about boosting salaries Into orbit.

"I guess it's easier to see the need for the buildings and the facilities," a teacher here said recently. "A teacher's threadbare coat doesn't quite make the headlines. His empty stomach is not as noticeable as his crammed classrooms." To focus upon this feature of America's school problems, The Enquirer has prepared this series of articles. What are teachers' salaries here, in Enquinr (Bob FtM) Phot Teachers Have Their Own Math Problems salaries too low here, elsewhere, educators charge middle of the upper half of the other cities' pay brackets. (Related Story On Page li-A) gree teachers in 1961-62 term Included $6175, Hamilton; $6550, Mt.

Healthy; $6800, North College Hill; $7300, Norwood; $6700, St. Bernard; $7100. Wyoming; $8540, Greenhills; $7400, Indian Hill; $7000, Mariemont; $6198. Milford; $5900, Lincoln Heights; $5480, West Clermont County; $4340. Batavia; $6300, Fairfield, Butler County, and $5400.

Little Miami In Warren County. TOMORROW: What others make. How low is low? Hamilton County salaries usually follow the Cincinnati pattern. Average bachelor degree holder's starting salary was $4400 last year. Masters received average beginning pay of $4700.

Average maximum, was $7000. The average: $5546.37 in 1959-1960, an increase of $500 over the 1956-1957 average. Maximum salaries for bachelor de-.