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TheLudington Extended Forecast Mostly fair and rather cool Wednesday Friday. Lows in the 40s and low 50s. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s. The Weather Fair and cold tonight. Lows 43-50.

Partly sunny and continued cool Tuesday. Highs 63-70. An Independent Newspaper Serving Mason County and Surrounding Copyright 1972, by Ladington Daily News, Inc. VOLUME NO. 82, NO.

203 LUD1NGTON, MICHIGAN, MONDAY, JULY 3, 197J PRICE 100 1972 Year Of Environment, Woman, Bus Kill Vietnamese Hijacker Carrvinfir Lemon 'Bombs' Dally Newi Photo tir No Generation Gap Roger Stalzer of Muskegen got together with his grandfather Salomon Shalifoe of Whitehall at the Ludington Area Indian Pow-wow this past weekend. Both are members of the Chippewa Indian Tribe. A variety of activities are still scheduled for the pow-wow that will continue through July 4 at the Western Michigan Fairgrounds. News In Brief With legislature shut down fo twSonthcamS "ak it of new laws stiffening Michi- darts When Vanugh, 63, of Scotts- airplane holding one of the DETROIT (UPI) General Motors today announced recall of some 500,000 Chevrolet Vega all 1971 and 1972 models on the to check for a defective rear axle shaft. The company said the defective shaft could cause a lock ring to disengage, setting up a chain reaction that could cause the rear brakes to fail and ultimately cause the axles themselves to fall off.

Chevrolet said that 59 defective shafts have been reported. Two of the cases resulted in body damage to the vehicles but there have been no reported injuries, the automaker, the nation's largest, said. REYKJAVIK 1 (UPR Fischers time runs out at 8 a.m.' EOT Tuesday. Fischer, the 29-year-old Brooklyn chess genius, must turn up in Reykjavik by then or lose the right to challenge Soviet titleholder Boris Spassky for the world championship, a match that has generated wider interest than any chess game in history. MIAMI BEACH (UPI)-The first major test of Sen.

George S. McGovern's strength at the Democratic National Convention appears certain to come opening night when the delegates settle one of the most explosive issues facing the seating of the California delegation. The tip-off may come very early July 10 when Democratic National Chairman Lawrence F. O'Brien rules whether McGovern's 120 California delegates, who were not challenged, are allowed to vote on the seating of the rest of the delegation. SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.

(UPI) President Nixon, buoyed by polls showing him leading all his likely oppnents, plans to leave the spotlight to the squabbling Democrats and spend the next two weeks quietly mapping his own reelection strategy. White House aides said today he still would rely heavily for political advice on former Attorney General John N. Mitchell, who stepped down over the weekend as his campaign chief. WASHINGTON (UPI)-Spon- NO PARKING There will be no parking on Ludington Avenue between William and Rowe streets from 12:30 p.m. until after the parade on July 4.

sors of a "newsmen's privilege" bill urged today early congressional action on the measure in the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling affecting a reporter's right to keep his news sources confidential. Rep. Ogden R. Reid, former editor and publisher of the defunct New York Herald- Tribune, uqged the House Judiciary Committee to act promptly on the measure which he and 50 other House members introduced in January, 1971. WASHINGTON (UPI)-Supporters of Sen.

George S. McGovern said they would go to U.S. District Court today, seeking to overturn a Democratic "Credentials Committee deci- rton--that 4oo1k--away-151 of his national convention delegates. SAIGON (UPI)-South Vietnamese and Communist forces, both 1,000 men strong and using tanks, dueled two miles south of Quang Tri City today while to the south, Communist gunners took advantage of Hue's sapped defenses by shelling the city for the second consecutive day. In the air war over North Vietnam, the U.S.

command said U.S. fighter-bomber pilots destroyed a coal treatment building near the country's major port city of Haiphong, dropped a span on a bridge near Vinh and bombed an oil storage area south of the Chinese border. Today's Chuckle One woman to another at a party: "That's lovely material in the dress you're wearing. I wonder if the style will ever come back." By TRACY WOOD dale, did not immedi- stewardesses hostage. He said, that fellow by the back of his SAIGON month ago ately comply he sent another 'Don't come any closer because neck and legs and threw him LANSING (UPI)-This is the Another women's law enacted Nguyen Thai Binh graduated note written in his own blood if you do I'll blow this airplane right out of aircraft-He year of the environment, the this year permits female high the University of Wash- saying "you have failed to up was already dead.

We knew the bus as far as school students to oarticioate in with honors. Sunday he comply with my first demand. "I told him, We have a that. the bus, as ar as school students to died attempting to hijack a Pan The blood indicates how serious language problem. I can't "I just felt it was offensive to starts American 747 to North Vietnam I am about being taken to understand you too well.

Let have him anywhere near that On the busine scene the lee- with "bombs" made out of Hanoi." me come closer. 1 I moved plane. I must have had the islaturfhL Zde a lot of noise lemons. Instead, Vaughn brought the about two feet closer and saw strength-I feit he had the but littlereaUcUoS since there The 24-year-old Vietnamese, a plane into Saigon airport and my opportunity to jump him." weight of a Ping-Pong ball is not much it can do about vehement antiwar protester went back to negotiate with Vaughn, a 200-pounder, when I threw him Disrict Judge Stephen while in college, took a Binh. At a press conference grabbed Binh and several other The passenger who shot Binh ti-sex discrimination Roll's busing decision for me- stewardess hostage while the later he told what happened: passengers rushed to his help, at close range with the high- Thours of Rhetoric traDolitanDetroit plane with 149 persons aboard "When we landed at Saigon "I shouted 'Kill the son of a powered .357 magnum pistol -But not much else-on busing Both houses passed resolutions was on the last leg of its San airport I told the military under and the passenger' put was not identified, but he was Probablv the most important asking Congress to pass a U.S.

Francisco -Guam-Manila-Saigon no circumstances to allow the five bullets into him right there believed to be a former San coSuHonS amendment to flight. He sent a note to the aircraft to depart. I'd already while I was holding him by the Francisco en fatten passed was one setting ban busing, but lawmakers ad- pilot. Capt. Gene Vaughn, made my decision.

throat. Vaughn said. route to Vietnam to work as a up an air pollution surveillance mit most such resolutions to demanding to be flown to "The man was standing In "I want to tell you some- security guard with an Amen- program oh industry in Michi- Congress end up in the waste- Hanoi. the rearmost part of the thing, Vaughn added. I took can firm, gan.

The first of its kind in the basket IU nation, the legislation requires industries to pay anywhere from $25 to $8,000 annually as a surveillance fee to determine what type and how much air pollution they are throwing into the atmosphere. The bill, now awaiting Gov. William G. Milliken's signature, would also provide for stiff penalties of $10,000 plus $2.000 a day for industries which violate an air pollution code to be drawn up. Water Pollution Penalties Along the same lines, the legislature enacted a law which slaps penalties on water polluters.

It also allows courts to impose fines for corporations convicted of three water pollution violations within two years. Another new water law, which took effect Saturday, prohityts of detergents and other cleaning agents with a phosphate content higher than 8.7 per cent. The new law also gives the Water Resources Commission the power to further reduce the phosphate limit and to determine whether proposed phos- phae substitutes are fit for the market. Phosphates have been blamed for the death of Michigan lakes and streams. Other The legislature kept up with women's lib this year and became the 18th state to ratify the amendment to the U.S.

Constitution which would prohibit discrimination based on sex. The amendment needs the approval of 38 states before it would be adopted. No Sex Bias India; Pakistan Agree On Land Return SIMLA, India (UPI)-The p.m. Sunday, EOT), leaders of India and Pakistan, following five days of intense TA Ulau conference talks, DullU IU I lUf At Bandshell Wednesday Pbou by UUter it, Crown Prince And Princess Michelle Greiner, center, Uttle Miss Ludington of 1971, crowns the new Ludington Prince and Princess. Winners of the voting contest sponsored by the Ludington Jaycee Auxiliary were announced Saturday.

On the left is Prince Joey Gonzales, 7, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gonzales of 926 E. Ludington Ave. On the right is Princess Beckl Renee Bowman, 5, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Phillip Bowman of 460 Jebavy Drive. They will ride in Tuesday's parade. Local Lawmen Investigate 7 Thefts Over Weekend At the same time, It passed of theft over the weekend a bill barring discrimination in A set of nngs valued at $300 public accommodations on the were stolen from a vehicle taurants and bars to women, a.so uoes away with such things as "ladies day" at the movies or baseball games. and entering from a trailer on trken from i by an "unfortunate deadlock." But The Varsity Band will per- Bass Lake, owned by Phillip Wendell Behrens of Wyoming he and Mrs.

Gandhi held form in the July 4 parade on Servais. Patrick J. Mahoney, 17, vvhlle lt was docked on Hamlin further negotiations and signed Tuesday, and requested to be and Mark A. Vanbuilder, 18, Ludington state two copies of the four-page at the band room in uniform both of Bay City are being Park agreement at 12:40 a.m. (2:10 by 12:30 p.m.

lodged in the county jail until Sheriff's officers and city 20-galkm gas pump, four rifles reported the theft of her wallet Dolice investigated seven cases and a radio from his residence, from a table in the Sand Bar The theft occurred sometime Saturday evening. The wallet Saturday. contained about $40 and some Two Bay City youths were credit cards, arrested following a breaking A gix housepower motor was trken from a boat owned by (he weekend, while it was in a lot at US 10-31. formal charges are brough: against them. Cathy Sipple of Fox Lake, 111., Oxburgers For The Eaters There was no reason to go hungry during thft past weekend as the Ludineton Kiwanis Club held their popular pancake breakfast Sunday morning at the bandshcll on the left, and the Ludington Jaycees and their wives served those delicious oxburgcrs Saturday and Sunday at Stearns Park.

The ox roast will open again Tuesday noon and continue until the supply is gone. Proceeds from the ox roast help finance the parade and fireworks. bgr RtMB it- summit signed an agreement early today returning to Pakistan all territory tost in the December war with India except the areas along the Kashmir cease-fire line. The agreement was signed in a five-minute ceremony at this Himalayan hill station 240 miles Weather permitting, the by Prime Ludington High School Summer Minister Indira Gandhi of India Band will attempt a concert at and President Zulfikar All the Band Shell on Lewis Street Bhutto of Pakistan. It also calls this Wednesday evening, for withdrawal of all troops commencing at 7:15 p.m.

The from their mutual borders and concert will last approximately renunciation of the use of force one hour, and the public is in settling future disputes. invited to attend. Present troop positions in the The band is made up of border state of Kashmir, Ludington High School students bitterly disputed since the two and graduates who like to play, countries won independence and any adult is welcome to from Britain 25 years ago, will perform with the group. All remain frozen under the pact high school band students and pending future negotiations, recent graduates are urged to Later talks will also take up participate, and no uniforms normalization of relations, repn- will be worn but rather suitable trintlon of war prisoners, trade summer dress, and scientific and cultural It is hoped that this concert exchanges. will be the first of three weekly The two leaders declined performances, and in case of official comment on the nature rain the public will be notified of the agreement, although by radio.

The public is urged Bhutto told reporters: "It is to sit in the City Park across more than an agreement. is Lewis Street from the Kiwanis an undemanding and I am Band Shell, as the first block satisfied." of Lewis Street will be blocked Six hours earlier he told off. The lawn area In front of newsmen the talks had reached the band shell is to be clear, an "unfortunate deadlock." But The Varsity Band will per- TAMARAC RESIDENTS Trailer to trailer delivery of The Daily News will begin on July 1. If you would like The News at your door every afternoon, call 843-3324. MASON COUNTY LANDFILL Will Be Closed TUESDAY JULY 4th WANTED Used books in good condition, needed for AAUW book sale to provide West Shore Community College Scholarships for local students.

Call 845-5714, 845-5751, 8438721. 843-2117 or 843-9472 for pick-up. Freedom Festival Program MONDAY 7:00 Concert at Oriole Field featuring Scottvllle Clown Band, Traverse City Baldwin Alley Cats and Saginaires 9:00 p.m.—Fireworks at the beach, near the breakwall TUESDAY 10:00 a.m.—Church Services at the Bandshell 1:30 p.m.—Parade, down Ludington Avenue, featuring marching bands, Bozo the Clown, floats After Parade-Kids games at Stearns Park. Bozo Ckrni will there, prizes awarded. MOOSE LODGE BREAKFAST Serving 7 a.m.

11 a.m. Tuesday, July 4 Members and Guests County Zoning Office at Court Will Be Open Saturdays, 10 to 12 845-5584 NOTICE Do not purchase anything sponsored by Custer VFW Post 5098 unless shown Authorized Statement by ard Smith, Bob Doty Harry Knudsen..

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