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i i i i i a WW IN IMH VN POI Will II Be I For Fovl Al 500 Today? 1 iSF rom Mverywnere a net Gather it hitters Reception IV 1 the same strategy but lhe'll all be worried about the possilnlits of running out of fuel before the race is concluded. Any car that does run out of fuel and stalls on the course ill be towed or pushed on around the track (on the grass) and delivered to the north end of the pits. This is a change in the official rulings to help insure that as many cars as possible finish the race. Gordon the 1973 winner, and Mario Andretti (1969) will be with Mike Mosley in the second row. Hobby I'nser, the IMS winner, will be starting seventh and brother A the 19711 and '71 champion, will be with Rutherford in that ninth row.

JOHNCOCK AND STP teammate Wally Dallenbach will be the only cars in the race using a king-sized blower on their Offenhauser engines. The big units were added prior to time trials in an effort to get more power to the engines but were expected to be "handicaps" in the race itself with a slower lag in engine "boost" and a higher fuel consumption. George Bignotti, the man who has saddled more United States Auto Club championship cars than anyone in history, thinks lie has the fuel problems solved but isn't sure how reliable the big turbocharger units ill be over the 500-mile distance. With seven rookies in the show, the selection of rookie of the year honors should be more intense than in recent years. Tom Sneva won the highest starting spot No.

8 in his Raymond Companies Kingfish. Bill Simpson is 20th in his American Kids Racer Eagle, Pancho Carter is alongside in the Cobre Firestone, Tom Bigelow will start 23d in his Bryant Heating and Cooling Vollstedt, Johnny Parsons will be 29th in the Vatis Finley and Jan Opperman and Larry Cannon will be the final two starters in the race. OnK gallons of luc! has been allotted the cars for the 00 miles, which means no one can take a chance on using too much power early in the race if he expects to last the distance. IN ADDITION, the reduction of onboard fuel tanks to 40 gallons (all on the left side) means that a minimum of eight pit stops will be required with most crews figuring 10 pauses for liquid replenishment during the 200 laps. "This is here the race could well be decided in the pits," said one veteran Speedway official.

"I don't think too many people will be determined' to 'blow' away from the field early. They'll want to watch their pit stops and their fuel supplies and ev-erytime there is a yellow (caution light), there will be one heck of a parade into the pit area." In anticipation of such heavy traffic, the individual pits have been lengthened from 30 to 40 feet and the pit apron has been widened by five feet. In addition, only two pits are located south of the scoring pylon to give all cars a better chance of working safely up to speed as they leave the congested pit area. Foyt, never known as a "conservative" driver, admitted yesterday, "There Is only one spot to finish and that's first" and isn't quite sure what strategy he'll be using once the green flag drops. "I'll have to play it by ear, and see how things develop," said the 39-year-old who won a pair of sprint car races Friday night in his "warmup" for today's big show.

"If things go right, I just might try to jump out and lead it all the way. Or I may try to stay back in the pack and wait for the right time to try and get the lead." EVERYONE ELSE seems to have (mitimied From Page 1 and Mike Hiss, will have the responsibility of leading the 11 rows of three rs across the starling line in a reasonable and orderly manner to prevent another first-lap accident such as the one that almost cost the life of Salt Walther a year ago. New Chief Steward Tom Binford and Speedway President Tony Hulman pleaded with the 33 starting drivers yesterday to make the start safe and orderly and also warned them not In anticipate a race start when the Hurst-Oldsmobile pace car pulls off the track after the parade and pace laps. 'There will not be an automatic start," said Binford. "We will be observing (he field on television and it it not aligned properly or there Is a stalled car on the backstretch.

for in-ance. the green flag will not be dropped." Binford met privately with all three front-row drivers, had a word with the seven rookies who will he starting the race and also consulted with the power-packed ninth row of Johnny Rutherford, Al I'nser and Roger McCIuskey. Rutherford, of course, set the second-fastest qualifying time with his Team McLaren, but was not eligible for the pole position. Starting 25th with one of the swiftest machines in the race could lead to trouble during the start as well as the first lap, and Binford cautioned all three drivers to "take it easy" trying to work their way through the field. "I INTEND TO drive a defensive race at least at the start," said Rutherford.

"1 know I have a faster car than a lot of guys in front of nie and I want to be careful how I work my way up through the pack." With five former Indianapolis champions in the field that averaged 182.7S7 mph, the charge for the lead should be hot and furious although fuel conservation is really the order of the day. By ROBBIE DuBOlS And DONNA SNODGRASS Tlir annual "500" Winners Reception i by the Borg-Warner Corporation is like a beautiful wine; it distills, delicately and delicious-ly, the turbulence of May in Indianapolis. And, like a rare wine it gets savored by only a few, for the guest list is highly selective and security is tight, to eliminate crashers. IT IS AN understated affair, as planned by Borg-Warner President James F. Bere and Mrs.

Bere. The fifth floor of the Indiana National Bank Tower is minimally decorated, which dramatizes the appearance of the most distinguished "guest" the famed sterling silver Borg-Warner trophy that carries the sculptured portraits of the 57 500-Mile Race winners and which today will be awarded to the 58th in Victory Lane. Dress is casual, for guests come after watching the "500" Festival parade. It's a folksy kind of gathering, for the party honors past winning drivers who, like many of the guests, come back year after year for the race and know each other well. It's the Bere family that sets the tone.

Though home base is Hinsdale, "We're back home in Indiana," declared Mrs. Bere. "We have the whole family together for the weekend, five connecting rooms in a hotel!" The children are Bob and his wife (he is taking his Indiana University Law i yMx 3 The Borg-Warner trophy has been awarded seven times to drivers in this group: (seated left to right) Mrs. Louis Meyer, Meyer (who won the 500-Mile Race in 1928, 1933 and 1936), Peter De Paolo (1925 winner) and Mrs. De Paolo; (standing left to right) Sam Hanks (1957 winner) Mrs.

Rodger Ward and Ward (winner in 1959 and 1962). "souvenirs" of her husband's racing prowess. They signify Parade Delights Both Youwz And Old their plane bound for a Columbus (Ohio) appearance. With her was her new husband as of Thursday, Sharon reported. Mrs.

Peter DePaolo still was "flying high" over her first glider ride Wednesday, courtesy of Bill Sprague. "It's the most exciting thing I've ever done," Sally DePaolo insisted, "and I've got to learn to do if myself. When the cord cuts loose, it's the most peaceful feeling you could have. No, Peter does not approve. But I must do it." MRS.

RODGER WARD said she still was quaking from' her fifth plane flight a nice, safe, i a event. Most relaxed of the guest celebrities was Lloyd Haynes, who greeted friends and fans from a spot on the' floor. Soon he as surrounded. While he feels more com-'' fortable in one-to-one silua- tions, he i the a of the parade crowd. Mr.

and Mrs. Robert J. Manser of Bloomfield Hills, squatted to tell him how much their sons (ages 10 and 13) will miss the "Room 222" show. And for a grand finale, Senator and Mrs. Vance llartke arrived.

Continued From Page I ing with candy along the 2-mile parade route. Awards for following the theme of the parade most closely went to floats sponsored by Detroit Diesel Allison Division of General Motors Corporation and Aero Mayflower Transit Company. Allison's float, which received the Governor's Trophy, depicted a baseball game between the "Rough Necks" and the "Whiz Kids" in the playoff for the "West Side World Series." The Mayflower float showed the arrival of a "New Kid on the Block" and received the Mayor's Trophy. A "Candyland Express" train float an engine, two train cars and a caboose sponsored by Stokely-Van Camp and a Steak Shake float Japanese TV, Slereo Set Import Declines Topping off the parade, so to speak, was Farrell's World's Largest Ice Cream Sundae. It was then that the thousands of spectators began moving about, particularly around the ice cream delight.

The crowds moved freely without incident along the parade-route viewing areas under the supervision of the city and state police, Marion County sheriff's deputies, Indiana National Guardsmen and Boy Scouts. AMONG THE WAGONS was a mammoth Schlitz Circus Wagon pulled by 40 Belgian draft horses. Atop the wagon were 13 members of the "Circus City Band" from Peru, Ind. A stage coach that carried Theodore Roosevelt to Washington, D. in 1901 for his presidential inauguration and a Conestoga wagon also traveled the parade route.

Marching bands came from several states besides Indiana, including New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri and Illinois. PARADE MARSHAL Mickey Mouse and the Purdue University Marching Band stepped off first from the parade starting line promptly at 1 p.m. They led the parade under partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-60s. Among the many celebrities were the 33 500-Mile Race drivers who will be competing in today's race classic Several former 500-Mile Race winners rode in the parade, waving to the spirited crowds. They included Rodger Ward, George Souders, Louis Meyer Sam Hanks and Pete DePaolo.

Riding atop the Queens Float with her court was this year's "500" Festival Queen, Andrea McCall. the national championships he won in 1928, 1029 and 1933. "Tht was back before USAC (United States Auto Club), when it was known as American Automobile Association," she explained. Her unique purse, a black felt-covered basket, was covered with official Indianapolis Motor Speedway badges one for every year from 1926 to 1973. ELENA VERDUGO, the nurse on the Marcus Welby television show and a parade celebrity, was finding Hoosier hospitality "unbelievable!" Her sunshine yellow pantsuit was perfect foil for her red-gold short hair.

"I boost my energy by going to a health farm before every production and whenever I return from long travels," she was confiding to fascinated listeners. "I walk and walk and follow a strict, sparse diet. It breaks the thread of my thinking and clears my head. "It's good, ton, to be just 'one of the i 1 s' again, away from all the pressures." Happy to relax for even a moment were Mr. and Mrs.

Lyle Waggoner (Carol Burnett Show). They arrived in Indianapolis by way of Dayton, Sharon Waggoner explained. "I handle all Lyle's travel arrangements. I know that Dayton is farther from Los Angeles than Indianapolis. But that's the route, honest!" THEY HEARD from friends Jackie Cooper and Kent McCord (who are in Indianapolis for the race that the "people are the nicest here," Sharon said.

Nancy Wilson, who had charmed Hoosiers with her performance at the Inaugural Ball of Governor Otis R. Bowen last year, was on School degree to work in a bank in Philadelphia), Jim, an I.U. graduate working on his master's degree at the University of Illinois; David, an I.U. senior; Lynn, a freshman at DePauw University, and Becky, a high school senior at Hinsdale. BARBARA AND JIM Bere, despite their once-a-year "official" visit to Indianapolis, know an incredible number of people by first name and, it is quite obvious, thoroughly enjoy this party.

The mayor of Ontario, Howard J. Snider, was smugly taking credit for "bringing sunshine to Indiana." He arrived last Thursday and "positively-guaranteed sunshine for race day. His very sunburned face in beautiful contrast to white, curly hair and bright blue eyes he said he'd acquired here. "I never get burned in California, and 1 hope I get the worst burn of my life tomorrow (at the 500-Mile Race)." "HAVING ANabsolute ball, back home in Indianapolis," was Mrs. David K.

Easlick, speaking for herself and husband. Longtime and civicly active residents of the city, they now live at Detroit. "We went to the Queen's Ball; absolutely the best ever," said Mrs. Easlick, who was barely able to complete a sentence before yet another old friend came up with warm welcome. Mrs.

Louis Meyer, who delights in talking about "our farm" at Lebanon, said, "I always just plain love" the Borg-Warner party. At the neck of her nubby of-white knit dress hung three gold diamond-encrusted pendants titled "When I Get Wheels" were cited for their beauty. The Stokely-Van Camp float received the "500" Festival Queen Trophy and the Steak 'n Shake float was. presented the "500" Festival Princess Trophy. THE DEPICTION on separate floats of a large lightning bug atop some flowers and a giant Tinker Toy won the two floats the "500" Festival Directors Trophy for originality.

The lightning bug was atop a float titled. 'Ketchin' Lightnin' Bugs," sponsored by Merchants National Bank and Trust Company. The other float, with the various Tinker Toy formations, was sponsored by the American Fletcher National Bank. All of the more than 100 parade units excited the throngs lining the parade route on Pennsylvania, Ohio and Meridian streets. Particularly exciting were the uni-cyclists of St.

Helen's Unicycle Drill Team from Newbury, Ohio. SOME OF THE unicycles were more than 15 feet high "and their riders threw a football back and forth to the delight and at times apprehension of the viewers, who at times felt the unicyclists would fall into the seating areas. Evel Knievel, a motorcycle enthusiast who is noted for his death-defying motorcycle jumps, brought the crowd to its feet at times as he revved his motorcycle along the checker-carpeted parade route stretch on Pennsylvania Street. Horse-lovers certainly were not shortchanged. They had an opportunity to view a variety of horses either carrying riders or pulling wagons.

Other celebrities included Bobby Riggs, who challenged women's tennis star Billie Jean King last September and lost; soap opera actress Eileen Fulton; musician Boots Randolph; Lloyd Haines, history teacher on the television show "Room and Jackie Cooper, Michael Haynes, Lyle Waggoner, Elena Verdugo and Burt Convy. DIGNITARIES in the parade included Governor Otis R. Bowen and Mayor Richard G. Lugar and Tony Hulman, president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Washington (AP) The.

Commerce Department has reported that imports of audio and video home entertainment' products from Japan dropped an unprecedented 26 percent, -or $66 million, to a total ot S190 million in the first three; months of 1974. Over-all, the import of television and stereo products totaled $371 million, a drop of 7.4 per cent from the same since May 7, when they left California and came here. "I'm scared to death, but we had to go to Niagara Falls and to Detroit. "I'd rather watch race cars for relaxation," sighed. As a matter of fact, she'd just as soon drive them, being a former powder puff stock car driver in Southern California.

Mrs. Edward N. Cole (better known as Dollie) was smilingly disappointed that she won't be riding in the Hurst-Oldsmobile Pace Car1 again this year. "But what I really want to do is drive one of these cars after the race," she declared. Michael Haynes, the "Winchester Man" and a close friend of the Coles' daughter, Anne, said he didn't think she should.

Much conversation followed, all accompanied by laughter. DOLLIE COLE also mentioned that her 7-year-old son has a new Kawasaki (he already owned a Honda XL 70 and a minibike) "and a Blue Cross-Blue Shield policy." Bert Convy (Snoop Sisters and Tattletales TV shows) had seen only the Ontario (Calif.) race before Old Age Being rushed Onto Young: Doctor London (UPI) Old age now begins at 15, a British doctor said, and it is the fault of parents who push their children too hard. "We are getting 10-year-old insomniacs, children being given tranquilizers and sedatives before they're 11," wrote Dr. Thomas Dann, medical officer at Warwick University, in the new issue of the British Medical Journal. "Old age now begins at 15." "I am appalled by the pressure being put on children these day pressures to do more and more at school and at home," he wrote.

"These children are being forced, not for their own good but to satisfy the ambitions and competitive instincts of parents and teachers. "Every year, it seems, children are expected to do things sooner than before. "Already we have Olympic swimmers aged 14, 12-year-olds in the world ke skating championships and pop music veterans of 12. "It is a thoughtless and cruel aspect of our society," Dann wrote. period in 1973.

The decline in imports from. 1 Japan was offset largely by- strong gains posted by Taiwan and Korea, the Commerce Department reported. II said imports from Taiwan, valued at $87 million for the first quarter, were up more than 44 per cent. Shipments from Korea due almost exclusively to the rapidly expanding operations of Korean-Japanese joint ventures showed the highest gain ot any foreign supplier in registering a 198 per cent gain, up to $19 million, Kept Him Company Tokyo (AP) Police arrested a 25-year-old bartender for a minor theft and found his 10-foot-square apartment crammed with about 3,000 items of burgled booty including four television sets, 15 cameras, 40 suits and 100 fountain pens. He said his "greatest thrill was to admire and enjoy my loot" and he couldn't bear to part with any of it.

and said he was anxious to view the "500," wishing only Tint nif's CAmekU How come politicians who claim the country is ruined are trying so hard to get control of the wreck? 1 lit iii'ir miim k. ft" I f. mmmm. mum. V.

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Easlick (left) to Elena Verdugo, a "500" Festival Parade celebrity fascinated by the size and detail of the Borg-Warner trophy. Miss Verdugo plays the nurse on the long-running "Marcus Welby" television show. (Star Photos by John Starkey) A trophy he is very proud of is displayed by Charles 0. Finley to Mrs. Robert M.

Raber, a "500" Festival director. He wears the "world champion ring," he explains, as owner of the Oakland Athletics baseball team which won the World Series in 1972 and 1973, "and we're going to do it again in 1 974!" The distaff members of the Borg-Warner Corporation president's family, all members of which were present yesterday for the "500" Winners Reception (include left to right) Miss Becky Bere, Mrs. James F. Bere, Miss Lynn Bere and Mrs. Rob-erf Bero..