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Extended Forecast Showers Wednesday, clearing Thursday and fair Friday. Warm Wednesday but cooling by Friday. Lows in the 60s Wednesday to mid 50s to 60s by Friday. Highs Wednesday through Friday in the 80s. The Ludington Weather Mostly dowdy with a chance of thundershowere tonight.

Low 56-61. Partly sunny and a little Wanner Tuesday with a chance of afternoon thundershowers. Highs 78-83. An Independent Newspaper Serving Mason (County and VOLUME NO. 82, NO.

208 Copyright 1972; by Ludington Daily Newt, Inc. LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN, MONDAY, JULY 10, 1972 PRICE IOC News Digest By Unrttd International Thirteen persons died in Michigan weekend traffic lowest total since six persons died in the second weekend in May including three sisters, who were killed Sunday night when their car went off a highway and into a swamp. State Police at the Bridgeport Post said Mrs. Shirley Jean Richardson, 23, her sister Margarette Ann Anderson, 15, both of Saginaw, and a stepsister, Darlene Daniels, 16, Cleveland, Ohio, were killed when the car they were riding in went off 13 north of Saginaw. By Untttd Inttroational.

A threatened boycott by growers against fruit processors was called off today after three can- new in southwest Michigan agreed to pay eight cents a pound for red tart cherries. The agreement was reached Sunday with Michigan Fruit Canners, Benton Harbor; Brunett Farms at Keeler; and Silver Mills at Watervliet. Silver Mills offered 7.2 cents per pound initially, starting a of DETROFT (UPI)-JDetroit Police sought two men who witnesses saw running away from a house on the city's northeast side where, only a short white -later, three bodies were found lying in pools of blood. AH three, including a 20-year old woman, had been shot in the ler to scores of recent drug-related slayings in the city. Police did not name a motive, but said the neighborhood was notoriously known for narcotics traffic.

LOS ANGELES (UPI)-The Pentagon Papers trial of Daniel EHsberg finally begins today and it could bring a parade of former government officials testifying about the practice of "leaking" classified information. A panel of 100 prospective jurors was summoned to appear in U.S. district court in the government's espionage, theft and conspiracy case against the 41-year-old Ellsberg and codefendant Anthony J. Russo. Quit Race McGovern Confident Of Quick Nomination WASHINGTON would give "serious considera- credentials question had been Edmund S.

Muskie refused tion" to Muskie's proposal. turned into something much again today to drop out of the But the McGovern spokesman larger than itself, being fought Democratic presidential scram- Insisted there would "be no out by "two armed camps." ble compromise on California." suEEcsted in tele- He urged his rivals for the Muskie did not reveal how he candidates nomination to hold an unprece- stood personally-or how he tlc dented meeting to settle the thought his delegates, estimat- chllrman Lawrence disruptive credentials question ed by him to total 200 to 300, a ri a SSSS before it reaches the convention should vote-on the California floor tonight. question when it come, to the tcommendatlonsT Without such a council convention floor tonight signed to resolve these disputes beforehand, Muskie warned, the An endorsement of Me- manncr does not credentials challenges from Govern's position in the battle a CaUfornia and IlUnois could could have given the South result hi a political battle with Dakotan's forces the edge a "horrendous" toll in political needed for victory in the dead and wounded "and our complicated procedural ques- party and its nominee could be and ultimately In his among the casualties." quest for the nomination itself. An aide to Sen. George S.

Muskie told reporters prior to Woodcock For Vice President? Daily Photo to Run Miller Jr. Big Turnout For Ludington Art Fair Even without the weatherman cooperating, there was a ter- League. The rains came at 2 p.m., the crowd left, butreturn- rific turnout of exhibitors and viewers at Sunday's Fifth An- ed when the rain let up. Artists from many parts of the Mid- nual Ludington Art Fair sponsored by the West Shore Art west exhibited their work. U.S., North Viets Prepare To Resume Peace Conference iMIAMI BEACH (UPI) McGovern, wtoThas thTniost at reading his statement that he Presidential contender Sen.

stake in his fight to win back would "be a candidate until this George McGovern announce- 151 votes in the California convention is ended." ment he was considering United delegation, said McGovern In the statement, he said the Auto Workers President Leon- 6 ard Woodcock as his running mate sent shock waves through Democratic convention headquarters here. Woodcock, meanwhile took the news with ease, and adopted a "wait and sec" attitude. Meanwhile, In The Michigan Camp More Internal Trouble Splits State Delegation MIAMI BEACH (UPI) the Humphrey delegation then dwill Thuy returned after both ment, served notice the Vietna- South Vietnamese Thuy 'told newsmen at Le Hanoi and Washington late last mese Communists still want the Nguyen Van Thieu. Bourget airfield that North month agreed to restart the Vietnam stands by its past talks, suspended negotiating proposals, but was May 4 by the United States. ready to examine any "new" Thuy said Nixon was forced offers by the United States.

to resume the conference under Mixing tough talk and pledges pressure of American and of a serious attitude, Thuy said world-public opinion. he had no precise new peace "We consider that the seven- plan to submit to conference point plan of the (Viet Cong's) which resumes Thursday after Revolutionary Provisional a two-month break. 7 Larcenies Are Reported The South Dakota Democrat iold newsmen Sunday he had igan's contingent backing Hu- voted 31-13 behind closed doors di5CUSSC( presidential ni ihpir Humphrey would rather not to fight the Credentials Commit- Woodcock aboul a United States to pull out their to iu move The state caucus then flgo had to consider the decision in matc Its Wallace contingent still an afternoon meeting today. thmit The Wallace caucus saw Uic as prob- group led by state Wallace first time in history the Demoon chairman Josephine Chapman cralic national ticket included a candidate over the and caucus chairman Art top labor leader. top Cullers on one hand and Phillip The three widely varying re- Lee of Warren on the other.

determine Uie suits came from a day long se- Mrs. Chapman told newsmen determine the ries of meetings here as the she doubted the sincerity of uon Michiganders began their par- some of her delegation because McGovern Invaded the camps ticipatlon in the Democratic "they call themselves Wallace of nis rivals, including the Ohio National Convention. people but they're not promoting delegation where he won a i If iL. do "We come to the negotiating for a settlement. But we will gladly examine nam's chief peace negotiator, table wiui a serious aiuiuae But we wiu i ad i examine hoover number.

Xuan Thuy, flew in today to and goodwill. We are sure that new Amer ican proposals enw te on fl ill nm if Amorionn side shows the j- 4- when he commented on tne Irked Circus Crew Leaves Portage Without Huge Boa, Or Is It A Get-Even Hoax? Tonight's Convention Schedule standing ovation even though a majority of its 79 votes are pledged to Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey. The 27 Member Humphrey -Wallace unity.

Three cases of outboard motor to police. The motor was delegation was challenged ear- Hevoluuonaty tflken from fl stand ta Uer before the National Creden- Government is the correct basis arcenies itwesUgat ed by Schumacher's backyard Friday tials Committee by the Michi- Ludlngton police and sheriff's or Saturday. gan Women's Caucus, which MJ am confldcnt McGo vern officers over the weekend. Ludington police discovered said the Humphrey group was Scliettllle "that If the delegates Jim Perry of 111 Franklin St. the larceny of two wheels and short on women.

The credcn- judgment tonight on reported the theft of a 9.8 tires from a car parked at Thiel "ate committee agreed and or- schedule Da8ls of their conscience horsepower outboard motor to Motor Sales on West Ludington dered the delegation to add 0 Here is whflt 8 police. The motor was taken Avenue. The tires were valued women. It then, with the help tor me i At 1 1 no doubt about the results." REYKJAVIK, Iceland (UPI) -American chess challenger Bobby Fischer slipped into the Reykjavik sports arena before dawn today for a minute inspection of the facilities provided for the start of Tuesday's championship match with world titleholder Boris Spassky. Chess sources said Fischer left a list of complaints about the lighting, the table and other facilities.

They said all the complaints could be straightened out before Tuesday's game. Two Arrested Ludington police arrested Michael Jackson of 6728 Virnetta Drive and David W. Anderson of 417 N. Rath Ave. early Saturday morning and charged them with creating a disturbance.

Jackson and Anderson were lodged in Mason County Jail and warrants were issued them on charges of creating a public disturbance. The arrests re- pTtedly followed an argument by the two with police, concerning the impoundment of Jackson's motorcycle. D011C6 ine JnOlOr WU3 umvii me uito rrt.t or Saturday from a boat at each and the mag wheels of Humphrey backer and com- on PORTAGE (UPI)- Portage long and 8-inch-round snake mis- parked in Perry's driveway. $48 each. mittee member Ottl Wendell, a police and area residents spent sing.

William Kinley of Bill's Andy Anes of George Teamsters Union official desig- about two hours Sunday look- The crew said they weren't Resort, South Bayou Hamlin St. and Charles Aneball of 408 nated 10 women to be the 10 by Sen. -v ing for what could have been a sure whether it had escaped en Lake, reported the theft of a First St. reported the theft of delegates. Welcomi crcdentials commiuee act on hTge Boa constrictor or a hoax route to South Bend or had horsepower outboard motor their four sleeping bags from The 10 men designated to Lawton.J- which stripped lum of 151 of the puled by angered Carson and been left behind in Portage.

from his docks. The motor was a car parked in the 300 block have half votes in the swUch Rep. Claude D. h(J Wfln McGovern has claimed have enough support in night's voting to reverse stripped to to- the i the switch Rep. Claude D.

1 ot 271 California delegates he won to im i a sgHll. i 6 wlnner MZAXX 1 lT JM Rsassric stTif ri tertamers were probably lucky ftp between 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 The delegation decided Sun- Committee. J. wuey ana ae egaies in p.m.

Saturday while the car day to let the Humphrey dele- vo Th wa? parked in the parking tot gates resolve the matter and Credentials Committee report, floor with reduced votes. at Oasis Tavern, Branch. teriamers were prooauiy iwity their stay in Portage was ow sa id the city has First of all, the county health given up looking for the boa af- director wanted to speak to ter mo torcycie and on foot someone in charge about the un- searches fields surrounding sanitary conditions at the cir- drcus turne noth- cus site. The circus people, ac- cording to Portage officer Dale Chough the large snake is Townsend, told him to go away. poisonous, when frightened, He did.

But a short while la- boa constrictors have been ter he showed up with the po- known to wrap themselves around humans and suffocate High School Concert Set Wednesday them. Joe Astrowski of route 1, a 1 Road, Scottville, reported to sheriff's officers that early Sunday someone removed a nozzle from a gas tank on his property and 1 drained about 75 gallons of gas The Ludington High School from tank. Several summer session band will present their second concert of windows were broken in Ludington Old Trick, New Missile, Same Result refjui icu uiuneii 111 the season this Wednesday at overt weekend. A 2'A by 7:15 p.m. at the Kiwanis Bend was LOS ANGELES (UPI) 5HxHrod watermelon r--- foot window shell in the City Park on Lewis broken flt Decorating Street.

i the 500 block of South James The concert will last ap- strcet eariy today. A three by proximately one hour and the tnree foot ow was broken -Po- public is Invited to attend. at the Total Station, 301 W. The program will be directed Ludington Ave. and a window in WHOLESALE BOAT PRICES 18 BOATS IN STOCK Buy Now, Save Hundreds! Bank Financing JOHNSON SUPREME MARINE US-31 AT 6th STREET 843-2044 lice.

Someone in charge of the circus showed up right away and listened to at least three county health violations. They included the fact there were outhouses on the premises and the cotton candy machine was unsanitary. Sunday morning, an angry cir- cus crew packed their belong- tOflay BS eviucnw; vroa uuMajveicu uiuncn cu uic ings and headed for South unusufll assault on 0 Henry Charles Jury, and will consist bus bam near foot Eend, Ind. for another perfor- nad of ht selections, popular tunes of Ferry street an argument over a welfare and marches. The group is check with his girt friend, made up of high school band Ofena Jones, 25, and as he students, graduates and adults, stalked out of the house, she and musicians are welcome to called to him from an upstairs perform with the group.

win dow The blic to "'Bed to sit in When he looked up, she the City Park across Lewis Custer was reported in fair bombed him with the giant Street from the band shell, and condition this morning at Mem- watermelon, he said. the first block of Uwis Street orial Hospital where he was The watermelon, which was will be blocked off. The lawn taken after being injured in a weighed by police survived the area in front of the band shell motorcycle spill in a hayfield impact with Henry unbroken, is to remain clear. In case of near the intersection of Klnney But Henry was hospitalized rain the concert will be can- and Custer roads at 6 p.m. with a broken right shoulder, celled and the public will be Sunday, two broken ribs and other notified by radio.

The final Nash told sheriff's officers the injuries Detectives were seek- concert in the summer series cycle struck a bump in the ing Miss Jones wU 1 65 0 1 oo July 18. hayfield, causing It to overturn. When they arrived however, they discovered the 20 foot- ELECT GEORGE RANOWSKY Republican Candidate for COUNTY SHERIFF CAPABLE, EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL Paid Political AdvcrUacmcot the by C. Howard Hornung, and was discovered broken at the hool bi Ferry Cyclist Hurt In Accident Robert Nash, 28, of route 1 Lake Trout Are Coming Local fishermen have been waiting for the lake Uotit to start biting and time is here. These four were caught Sunday noon off of Pen water Two are ers one weighs thrw pounds and the beauty on the right weighed In at 12 pounds.

ut, tefttortght, Wayne Hall, Capt. D. Hall, Walter Reader and Kelly Header. They wert tishlng oo the charter boat, Dun Farmin'..

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