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IN THIHfAITOr TV TT SEVILLE TENNE NA I 1 aumiiu fJ Served by A merica's Greatest News Services At the Crossroads of Natural Gas and TV A Power Telephone Alpine 5-1 221 30 PAGES 10 CENTS VOL. 57 No. 335 NASHVILLE, TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 2, 1963 Second Class Postage Paid at Nashville. Tenn. 3 A oj a) IT Jl Anti-Fide 'Vew Government for All People is Here Group Led By a Yank 17 Fighters Expect To Be Freed; Another Commando Unit Defies U.S.

Policy, Launches Mission MIAMI, Fla. (AP) Seventeen anti-Castro btLia ZrS GO AND i vjfeM JmL CO) ifcfc 3 Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Dai County yf rfct rt 11 raiders were arrested on a small Bahamian island Sunday night and 16 were placed aboard a British warship that was proceeding toward Nassau last night. I A companion group of commandoes that eluded Laos Minister Assassinated capture was reported nearing Cuban shores. Its mission was to fight any Communist boats encountered and to contact reb els inside Cuba. "The captain radioed us at 6 p.m.

that the boat was 40 miles from Cuba, and we assume it is completing its mission," said Dr. By ANTOINE YARED VIENTIANE, LAOS UP) Foreign Minister Quinim Phol-scna was assassinated last night after attending a royal reception given by King Savang Vathana to promote peace among Laotian factions, government sources said today. Th.tf sairl I lf.ft.lAaninn American Grassroots Feel Cuban Situation, says Columnist Vernon Louviere, Page 9. Orlando Bosch coordinator SPot down by un. the anti-C i luoan known assassin while enterina Staff colorphoto by Jimmy Holt Metro Mayor Beverly Briley delivers his inaugural address, backed by the 40 Metropolitan councilmen who have just taken the oath of office.

his home in downtown Vientiane at 9:15 p.m. His wife, at his side, was reported wounded in both legs by Escambray Front Army. He said the two boats loft before the State Department issued restrictions against raiders Saturday. the assassins' bullets. kesMetrd Avco Gets AF Barton To Be Police Official "OUR RAIDS will definitely be continued," Bosch said.

"We re violating no American law. We do not leave from American bases." An American adventurer, Briley HFa Reins in Jerry Buchanan, 24, leader of Simple Rite KING VATHANA In a npeoch had appealed to feuding Laotian factions to patch up their differences and strive to re-establish peace in this still divided country. Quinim joined the coalition government last June as a member of Premier Souvanna Phou-ma's neutralist party. However, he created many enemies and became a controversial figure in Laotian politics by later following the left leaning course. He associated himself closely $3 Million Pact Chief Deputy Sheriff Donald Barton will be appointed an in the raiding group that was captured, was flown to Nassau in a British Navy plane.

After an appearance in court, he said the Cubans and their equipment would he released today. Buchanan said he pleaded the spector with the Metropolitan By WAYNE WHITT Police Department, with initial Mayor Beverly Briley, duties to direct former county patrolmen now. on the police of appointments yester- Plause from the crowd as did ov, Erileys promise to separate day, including that of an fl.onthe Fpublic payro alI em acting police chief. ployes "who are free riders and Briley, the first Metropolitan do not want to pay the fare in mayor for Nashville and David-dedicated and honest work acting only minutes after By LARRY DAUGHTREY The Air Force awarded a $3,735,000 contract yesterday to Avco Corporation's Aerospace Structures Division in Nashville for purchase and installation of heavy machine tools, Rep. Richard Fulton an case before the court of Magistrate John Baily and convinced authorities the exiles had not force, it was learned yesterday with the pro-Communist Pathet Lao faction.

was also learned that Metro violated any law and had not taking the oath ofoffice as Metropolitan mayor in a simple but historic ceremony, announced a series son County, named veteran netw mayor ae- "will Mayor Beverly Briley will ap committed any act of aggres clared, have to get off at lice officer Hubert O. Kemp as sion against the Britrsh govern nounced here. point Jack Hawkins, former the very first stop." acting Metropolitan police chief. ment. county patrol captain, to the post The award is an indica Buchanan said his boat, Vio He also announced the appointment of members of the Metro Veto Halts Aid The mayor was the last of the 42 elected officials of Metropolitan government to take the of police inspector then assign him to duties as wine and politan planning commission tion that Avco will be a i Among Quinim's followers was the dissident neutralist Col.

Dcu-ane who rebelled against the authority of the commander of the neutralist troops, Kong Le, last November. IN THE continuing turbulence of Laotian politics. Col. Ketsana Vong Souvanah, field commander of the neutralist forces, was killprl earlv in February. Neu 1 whisky inspector.

and oath of office. He was preceded civil service commission lin III. had been followed by a U. S. Navy plane for more than a day and a half before the craft put into Norman Cay to major producer of compo ntments Appoi board of equalization.

by Vice Mayor George Cate Jr. Kemp's appointment came rcluel. To Cheekwood shortly after Briley told an esti- Wesley Harmon, present wine and whisky inspector, is expected to be shifted back to the police department. He was promoted last year by ex-Mayor Ben West. nets for the C141 turbo-fan cargo airplane, a project the Air Force expects AT THE small island, Bu Get Approval tralist military leaders charged chanan said he and one of the (Turn to Page 6, Column 2) to spend more than a bil See editorial, "Metro's Future Is Now in Hands of the People," Page 8.

me j-'atnet Lao with the slaying. Quinim hud lust returned tn Jett, under Metro, is in charge By BILL KOVACH Gov. Frank G. Clement, using lion dollars on in the next of civil and criminal process Laos with the king after visits to nine of the signatory coun his item veto on the miscellan serving, along with the county jail and workhouse. He no longer Tennessean Today mated 8,500 who had gathered and the 40 members of the Metropolitan Council.

Also sworn into office were City Judge Andrew J. Doyle and City Traffic Judge Dennis Summers as judges of the Metropolitan court, but they were not elected in last November's Metropolitan election. The crowd gave Briley a standing ovation when he entered the auditorium for the ceremony and a second such ovation after he delivered his inaugural address. Among those witnessing the historic occasion were formpr Nashville Mayor Ben West, former Gov. Jim 11c- is chief law enforcement officer eous appropriations bill, struck down hopes of developing few years.

Avco now has a $6.3 million subcontract from Lockheed-Georgia, a division of Lockheed at the Municipal Auditorium for Page Page Amusements 16 Obituaries 25 Ask Andy 14 Radio-TV 15 the inauguration of the new government's officials: Cheekwood into a state fine aits of the county. THERE WAS every indica Aircraft to produce five Bridge 12 Sports 18-21 tion as the new government took center. The governor vetoed an ap wing box assemblies for the big "WE WANT, and we are go Classified 25-29 Uncle Ray 14 transport. ing to have, a police department which will reflect nothing but Comics over yesterday that Jett will re (Turn to Page 7, Column 2) propriation of $100,000 for such a center, explaining he did not Crossword Map 25 credit upon itself and this com "We have not been officially notified of the awarding of the contract," said Wayne Hudson, Editorials Woman's 24 8,9 15 22-24 munity, i think the project "is a responsi World 12, 13 Horoscope This pledge of a police force vice president and general man bility which properly rests at By JAMES TALLEY A Metro Council committee voted yesterday to recommend confirmation of two department heads and four of five appointments to the Metropolitan Civil Service Commission submitted by Mayor Beverly Briley. The committee delayed a recommendation to Metropolitan Council on a fifth' appointment to the civil service group when appointee Ben T.

Law refused to tell the committee if he would favor or oppose a strike by policemen for higher wages. In a three -hour meeting. Chairman Dan May also put off a vote on a list of. five appointments made bv Briley to the Metropolitan Board of Markets Word Game 14 with a new image brought ap- (Turn to Page 7, Column 1) ager of the Nashville division the state level of government." "but the money will be used to buy adequate machine tools for The Cheekwood item would have conveyed title of the property to the state for use as an expected prolonged production tries oi the ueneva accord guaranteeing Laos' neutrality. Quinim Pholsena, 48, had risen (Turn to Page 6, Column 5) Woman Victim Of Attacker By JERRY THOMPSON An East Nashville woman was knocked to the ground and her purse snatched last night in the latest of a series of muggings tn the East Nashville area since Jan.

1, police said. Mrs. Mary Holley, 47, of 202 Treutlan was taken to General Hospital shortly after the attack about 11:30 p.m. She was of the wing box assemblies. Kiss for New 1st Citizen institution under a commission on fine arts.

It would have required that THE NEW tools will enable Avco to produce the assemblies faster as the plane comes into state money be matched dollar general use, Hudson explained. In 80s Again NASHVILLE AND VICINITY Mostly sunny and mild today and tomorrow. High today in the 80's. Fair and mild tonight. Low 55 to 63.

FIVE DAY FORECAST Temperatures will average 10 to 15 degrees above normal, with only minor daily changes except turning cooler toward end of week. Normal high 65 to 68, normal low 41 to 48. Rainfall will total between 'a and 1 inch as showers and thundershowers last half of week. Map, other data Page 25. Hudson said the contract will not increase employment at the plant because expiring contracts Equalization.

will free workers already employed. The machine tools, which must THE DELAY until Saturday for dollar by funds raised by the non-profit organization which now operates Cheekwood. LOCAL legislators had been optimistic about the chances of the proposed appropriation. The governor also struck out a $10,000 appropriation to be used for restoring monuments (Turn to Page 6, Column 1) afternoon came after a com be specially manufactured, will mittee member, Councilman be installed about a year from now in existing space at the treated for bruises about the James Tuck, voiced objection to one of the appointees, Ted J. (Turn to Page 7, Column 6) (Turn to Page 6, Column 6) face and shoulder and scratches on her right leg.

The attack occurred within a few blocks of where Mrs. Hattie Harris was fatally beaten. She was found in a vacant lot Jan. 15 and died Jan. 17.

Here Are Metro Services Mrs. Holloy told police she was (Turn to Page 4, Column 5) Politics By Joe Hatcher Metro Example Here at Last For All To See Here is the status of the major services now that the city and county governments have combined into a Metropolitan unit: Police The Nashville Police Department and the Sheriff's Patrol now make up the Metropolitan police force. Citizens may obtain police service by calling either ALpine 5-7561 or ALpine 4-7565. Fire The Nashville Fire Department will answer calls from residents of the urban services area. The residents of the general services area will have to continue to depend upon private fire departments until the Metropolitan Council extends fire protection.

Schools The Nashville and Davidson County schools already are under the jurisdiction of the Metro transitional school board though there will continue to be separate superintendents of the two school systems until July 1, 1961. Health The efforts of the various hospitals General Hospital, the County Hospital and the County Convalescent Home will be coordinated immediately. The Davidson County Health De partment is now the Metro Health Department, though it has been rendering public health service for the total community for years. Refuse collections Service will be provided for residents of the urban services district. Residents of the general services district will have to continue to depend upon private collectors until such service is extended by the Metropolitan Council.

Tax assessments The city and county assessment programs were combined into a single unit last October with Clifford Allen designated as Metro assessor. Civil Service Commission Mayor Beverly Briley has already appointed a Metro commission. Planning A commission for planning for the entire Metro area already has been appointed. Streets and public works The separate departments will be combined into a single unit as quickly as the transition can be completed. Public employes Governmental workers will continue to report for work as they have in the past until notified by superiors of changes.

Metro, a new concept of government, took over David-sun County and the city of Nashville yesterday for all the world to study and to profit by in years to come. The city of Nashville can point, numerically speaking, to a remarkable growth in a brief period of time. It jumped overnight by annexation from some 160,000 to 250,000 a i.i.i Wntnr r-f -an te Staff photo by Harold Lowe Jr. Metro Mayor Beverly Briley receives an enthusiastic kiss from his aunt, Mrs. Lucile DuPont, Middlesboro, as well wishers including U.S.

Rep. Richard Fulton, left, wait to congratulate him. (Turn to Page 6, Colump 7).