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REPUBLIC MAIL 4-A The Arizona Republic Phoenix, July 5, 1972 Fourth of July has many meanings Soldier, draft dodger and tourist view it differently Toronto Anti-Draft Program, Canada's oldest aid center for U.S. military exiles. "I mean it's not a holiday up here." Kolpin said. "My plans? I'm going to the library to read." He continued. "All my life I was neutral to stuff like the Fourth of July.

But now I'm negative." A 1D68 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Kolpin served in the U.S. Peace Corps (which he left, however, for "personal reasons" before his term was up) and lived in France and Germany to evade the U.S. draft. plan a massive "world gathering of the tribes" at a nearby peat bog called Strawberry Lake. Hundreds of young persons gathered in makeshift teepees, leantos.

tents and sleeping bags for the so-called religious festival but Stine spent Independence Day in a motel sleeping. "I'm extremely tired of the whole thing," said the longhaired youth. "I'm just very tired." Questioned about what July 4 meant to him, Stine would only say, "Boom." Asked again, he refused to elaborate, indicating he wanted to go back to sleep. Brooklyn's Coney July 4. Hall, 31, a self-employed hairdresser and former Brooklyn resident, has spent Independence a at the landmark amusement area for years.

"I moved away 15 years ago to Queens." Kali said, "but I come back every year to get a Nathan's (hotdog'i because they're like a magnet to me, they're so good." What does Independence Day mean to Kail? "Ever since I was a kid the Fourth of July has meant hot dogs and soda pop. It's a tradition." TORONTO "Well. I ha-ven't purchased any firecrackers, if that's what you mean." Bob Kolpin, 25, a U.S. Army draft dodger from Tucson, who has been in Canada "about a week," was talking yesterday about his July 4 plans, or non-plans. United Press International To a Vietnam soldier, a draft dodger in Canada, a U.S.

congressman, a youth at a religious festival and a Coney Island tourist, the Fourth of July has different meanings. How do Americans feel about their Independence Day? In interviews ranging from such places as Saigon to Sylacauga, to the mountains of Colorado, they reply: SAIGON To Air Force Sgt. Richard L. Taylor the Fourth of July in Saigon means a half day's work and "a couple of beers." But back in his home town of Jackson, it was different. "In Jackson, my best friend, Ritchie Collins, and some other friends and I would go to the lake (Portage Lake State Park), lie in the sun, do some swimming and soak in a little suds," recalled Taylor, 21, a Jackson native who has been in the Air Force two and one-half years.

His mother now lives in San Diego. "We'd just sort of lounge around and have a good time," he said yesterday while eating a bowl of chili and drinking a soda for breakfast at the Saigon I SO. WOVEN WOOD SHADES 20 OFF Joseph's Inferiors 5305 N. 7th St. PAGODA MALL 279-7572 He was in the office of the Associated Press The Stars and Stripes were given them by promoters of a fashion show held on the ferry boat.

Tourists unfurl small flags to the breeze as they ride across New York harbor to visit the Statue of Liberty. SYLACAUGA. Ala. today is not exactly many people wish it were," said Rep. Bill Nichols, in an Independence Day statement.

"It is not as it used to be. Its promises have been delayed for some, and there are those who were never equipped to take full advantage of all America has to offer," the congressman added. "It may very well be true that there have been people who did not enjoy all the benefits that could be earned in a growing, rampaging stream of American history. "There is plenty wrong with Americ Nichols added. "There always was.

I guess there always will be. But it still is the best place in the world for the man who loves freedom and I have confidence that the next generations will keep it that way, and in their floundering best perhaps improve it." HANNY'S SEMI-ANNUAL SALE Soviets attend July Fourth reception 'I'm celebrating the Fourth of July here," he said smil- IHAiWSl donated by Attorney General Leslie Peterson of British Columbia went for $1 and a pair sent in by former Montreal Canadiens hockey star Jean Beliveau fetched $3.25. There was a slight interruption in the tugboat race. When the tugs were less than half a mile from the finish line, a 16-foot cruiser with canvas top, crewed by a young couple, cut through the center of the racers. Painted on the side of the hull was the legend: "Just married.

If found drifting, do not res ing. 1 just bought suits and pants and I have a half day off. After that I might go see a movie and have a couple of beers in the office and then crash. "The Airmen's Club is having a big bash free dinner and bands but that's no big thing," Taylor said. GRANBY, Colo.

Steve Sline, 22, of Dayton, Ohio, spent the Fourth of July sleeping. Stine arrived in this Colorado mountain town May 28 to It was sponsored by the prison's Jaycee chapter. Would-be Tom Saw yers and I luck Finns found a fence-painting contest in Hannibal, home of Mark Twain. July 4 in Independence, was described as a tribute to the city's best-known resident, former President Harry Truman, who was hospitalized in Kansas City on Sunday. The celebrations were capped by the traditional parade which passed by Truman's house.

In Canada. Dominion Day was celebrated for three days. That's the anniversary of July 1, 18ii7. when what are now Ontario. Quebec, Brunswick.

Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island joined to form the Dominion of Canada. In Gibbons, British Columbia, a three-day celebration included a salmon fry, a tugboat race and an auction where a set of gold cuff links Associated Press America wished itself a happy lth birthday yesterday witli celebrations rooted in lie traditions of the past. The Soviet government, apparently reflecting improved relations after President Nixon's visit, sent more and higher ranking officials to 1 he Fourth of July reception at the U.S. Fmbassy in Moscow. The highest ranking Soviet guest at Ambassador Ream's garden party was Deputy Premier Vladimir A.

Kinlhn. He was accompanied by two cabinet ministers and Deputy Foreign Minister Va-sily V. Kuznetsnv. Fur the pasl two ear--, the highest ranking Soviet guest at the reception was the secretary ol the Supreme Soviet. The official attendance, however, remained below the level of that in the Khrushchev era when the premier and Communist Party chief himself attended the reception.

In New York City, the country's first official capital, events included a performance of a play called "The Roots of the Redwood City, scheduled a fireworks display, complete with a 178-pound rocket designed to discharge silver, gold and red as high as 2SW) leet. The rocket was: made in Japan. Mountain Rest. hilled yesterday as "Hillbilly Day'' and described it as "a chance lor city slickers to let their hair down." Events on tap in-i hided a greased-pig chase and a best-dressed hillbilly contest. Inmates at Raleigh Central Prison celebrated the birth of the nation with a field festival including high jumps, shuffle-board, bingo and basketball.

NEW YORK CITY Richard Kali, his wife and infant son were among the estimated 1 million persons strolling the boardwalk at FAMOUS NAME SPORTSWEAR CO-ORDINATES and more off! Summer wardrobe refreshers from five top makers. Pants, shorts, tank tops, blouses, vests and jackets. Pure cottons, 100 polyesters and blends. Tangy citrus shades, Americana colors and pastels. Sizes 8-16, S-M-L.

cue. HANNY'S SEMI-ANNUAL SALE! SAVE TO 30 MORE ON WOMEN'S FASHION SHOES $28.00 $19.00 $14.00 $12.00 $10.00 I. Millers to $40.00 Mademoiselles to $30.00 Amalfis to S35.00 Easy Streets to $21.00 Vogues to $18.00 Casuals to $18.00 V'A' ft A I Imported sandals to $20.00 Associated Press Zippy, 1-year-old chimp in a bike and skate show in a New York park yesterday, tries to be friends with IVIindy Pcrilla, 11 months. iMorc almul Chess champ asks delay Continued from Page A-l tcrnoon. Spassky and his second, Yetim Geller.

drove grimly to the Soviet Embassy, presumably for consultations. Asked what Fischer's opinion of the new dispute was, Euwe told newsmen, "Sir. Fischer is asleep and is not aware of this." He was in a new two-story villa on the edge of town sound asleep in the back bedroom. Fred Cramer, a U.S. Chess Federation official, said.

"1 didn't want to upset Bobby's metabolism by waking him up." In New York, meanwhile. Col. E. R. Edmondson, director of the U.S.

Chess Federation, said if Fischer or Spassky fails to show up for tomorrow's match the title should go to the other by default. He said that if neither showed up, "The title should be declared vacant and they should start all over." He said he was expressing his opinion as a member of the five-man advisory board of FIDE. "This has gone far enough." Edmondson said. "You cannot go on with this kind of charade." The waiting for Bobby ended at a.m. yesterday when his Icelandic Airlines plane taxied to a stop at the airport 5 hours and 12 minutes before Euwe's disqualification deadline.

He stayed out of sight in the plane until two lines of police formed a wall to seal him off from newsmen so he would not have to answer questions before he got in a waiting car. The tall 29-year-old grandmaster lurched out the door of the plane and careened down the steps of the ramp. He nearly bolted when the president of the Icelandic Chess Federation came up on his blind side and offered a welcoming handshake. He was driven away to the green and buff colored villa under an escort of police cars. A stewardess said Fischer hadn't been able to sleep during the 4-hour, 40-minute flight from New York.

"He spent most of his time looking out the window," she said. He appeared calm and didn't make any special requests, except for a glass of milk. The former boy wonder, who never used to move anywhere without practicing on a pocket chess board, displayed no interest in the game during the flight. DOWNTOWN, CHRIST0WN, THOMAS MALL, PARK CENTRAL, BILTM0RE FASHION PARK AND SC0TTSDALE DOWNTOWN, CHRISTOWN, THOMAS MALL, PARK CENTRAL, BILTM0RE FASHION PARK, SC0TTSDALE AND TRI-CITY.

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