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I tr: 1 i 7 rtt 1 1 From UPI and repeal all past state laws in favor of a compilation of all effective laws. custodyf seven bills it passed over the governor's veto Tues--ilay. 'The House sustained Mr. acting further legislation. plain that the governor wanted to have still another legal check made of the compilation of all state law before he signs it.

"The passage of the Indiana Code of 1971, 'Superbill' is of" Columbus, a former representative now serving as Whitcomb's legislative advisor, said the governor has not indicated that he was considering a veto of The Republic Dispatches INDIANAPOLIS a compilation of all existing state laws since 1851, was on Gov. Edgar D. Whitcomb's desk -todavafter-beinr-nnanlrfmtisiV" Whitcomb's immediate action was to issue an executive order Whitcomb's veto of eight other creating a legal advisory committee and directing it t6 review Superbill and "advise me Following-legislature-- passage jjig; -of the- Mrr whose district includes Jennings coun-- The Senate Tuesday over-rode Whitcomb's veto of one bilj that would create a pension plan for. the compilation of all law but jm my. deliberations on--suc undamentat-oncenHo-the -citi did teel ins TesponsibiHty-as-th a-footthick Teso- bill." The committee is against a deadline of 72 hours, beginning from, mid-merning today, the time Whitcomb scheduled to officially receive Superbill.

The history making bill passed the House and a few minutes after it arrived in the Senate, received 50-0 passage," all under suspension of "rules. Three of Whitcomb's administrative assistants then called a news conference to ex zens of the state of Indiana," Whitcomb said in his executive 'dfder. "A committee of the state's outstanding legal talent can help to protect these fundamental concerns of the citizens of the state of Indiana." Whitcomb named Harry T. Ice, Robert N. Davies, C.

B. Dutton, Kurt F. Pantzer, Paul N. Rowe, and R. Bruce Town-send, all Indianapolis lawyers to what he called his "Super-committee." W.

Calvert Brand, chief executive whose- signature instantly repeals all past state law and puts the compilation in its place. Senate President Pro Tern Phillip Gutman, R-Fort Wayne who was chairman of the study commission that directed compilation of Superbill, assured the Senate that human crosschecking of the computer work has been done to assure that the words of the laws remain (Turn to Page 2, Column 3) approved Tuesday by both the House and Senate and praised highly by Sen. Wilfrid Ulrich, D-Aurora; its co-sponsor. The governor appointed an ad visory committee Tuesday to ad-' vise him on his deliberations on the bill. Mr.

Whitcomb's legislative counsel, W. Calvert Brand. Columbus, said the "'governor is making the thorough review of the giant bill before adding his signature which would instantly lution that covers the legislative state excise police and conservation officers and sustained his veto of five other bills, including another tie breaking vote by Lt. Gov. Richard E.

Folz. However, since these old bills and any new ones must be written as changes in "Super-bill" the. Indiana Code of 1971 the lawmakers are waiting to see what Whitcomb does with the nine-volume bill before en history of the compilation of all effective state laws. Currently, state laws are contained in several hundred separate volumes. Mr.

Ullrich said his resolution was designed to show "future generations the intent of the leg- islation enacting He told The Republic that he considered -the bill one of the most important actions of this' legislature. Meanwhile, the House retained HIS BILL Sen. Wilfrid Ullrich, Aurora Democrat whose district includes Jennings county, is a co-sponsor of larv Ji Til II ra I i ill Times Change As Do Minds Tonight, Thursday Cloudy, Warmer Price 15 Cents THE REPUBLIC Wednesday January 20, 1971 Columbus, Ind. U.S. Pla By RON CULP, Republic Staff Writer INDIANAPOLIS (UPI) Sighing an expression usually credited to Bob Dylan, the folk singer, a Hoosier state representative softly said, "The times they are a-changin'," as he cast his vote Tuesday in favor of exempting Indiana from "fast" time in the summer.

And State Rep. G. Robert Harden, D-Columbus, switched his vote in more ways than one when he cast his vote to override the governor's veto of the time bill. nes.an. Ships SuppOFi cent of his correspondence since the published report on his earlier position was made known favored overriding the veto.

"I didn't vote my conscience but I voted the way the people wanted, I think," he added. Last (Turn to Page 2, Column 2) f3I yf'wK i rti f'L Of "-n il CO ss VP" Cambodia SAIGON (UPI) The South Vietnamese Command reported heavy fighting on two fronts in neighboring Cambodia today, including a massive new campaign against a Communist border sanctuary and a drive against a mountain pass on vital Highway 4. The Weather INDIANA Increasing cloudiness and much warmer tonight and Thursday. Chance of rain Thursday. Lows tonight 21 to 26, highs Thursday 37 to 43.

LOCAL TEMPERATURES Tuesday high 24. Last night low and reading at 7 a.m. 7. Reading at 11:30 a.m. 19.

PRECIPITATION Trace of snow. FRIDAY OUTLOOK Mostly cloudy with chance of snow north and rain south. Highs in 30's north to 40's and low 50' south. Lows 20's north to 30's south. practical assistance to help us defend independence, neutrality and territorial integrity in the New York Police Back on Job Policemen of the 20th Precinct on West Sixty-eighth street in New York line up outside the station house to go on patrol.

The policemen decided to return to work after delegates of the patrolmen's union voted Tuesday by a two-thirds majority to end an unprecedented 6-day strike. A question of parity, involving the ratio of pay between patrolmen and sergeants, led to the wildcat strike. The dispute has now been taken to court, I UPI Telephoto) Film Actor Kermit Maynard, 72, Dies A former Columbus athlete, Kermit Maynard, who once described himself as "lucky to be alive" after being hospitalized with injuries received when horses stampeded over him in a movie stunt scene, died Saturday at his home in North Hollywood, at the age of 72, it was learned here today. Almost a quarter of a century ago he appeared in the movie, "Northwest Stampede," which still turns up occasionally on television's late shows. Select Republic Winners Good Cooks in 'Athens If the state Senate also overrides Gov.

Edgar D. Whitcomb's veto of the 1969 bill, the whole state will be on standard time all year, but clocks in all 92 counties will not necessarily be set alike. Bartholomew county and 79 other counties in the Eastern time zone and now on Eastern standard time will continue on that time. Meanwhile, the 12 counties situated in the state's pockets around Evansville and Gary will remain on central standard time, which is an hour behind the others. Adding to the complication, other states around Indiana will shift to fast time in the summer; thus the Columbus area would be one hour behind Cincinnati and Louisville in the summer but on the same time as Chicago.

Those Indiana counties in the central zone would still be behind the rest of the state and also behind Chicago during the summer time. Party lines were not established in the 61-36 House vote Tuesday with both Republicans and JJejrnofratfl, pasting either an aye or nay on the electronic voting tabulator. Last Saturday Mr. Harden told The Republic he favored sustaining the governor's veto, but when the final vote was tallied he voted to override. At first, the freshman lawmaker's vote was recoraea on the tally board as sustaining the veto, but before the votes were counted, Mr.

Harden switched his vote. "I didn't vote the way I wanted to, but I voted according to the letters and communications I received since Mr. Harden explained following his unexpected vote. He said 100 per Bid Fails A bid by reform-minded congressman, including U.S. Rep.

Lee H. Hamilton of the local Ninth district, to install a liberal as Democratic majority leader in the U.S. House failed Tuesday. Details are on Page 4 of The Republic today. SA iff 1 Columbus may be best known as Athens of the Prairie and called the City of Progress, but it can add another feather in its cap home of good cooks according to the seven judges for The Republic's 1971 Sesquicentennial cook book.

Too JL JJ burger bake salads seemed to lean toward fruit concoctions, i including one with an elusive I flavor of peppermint two 1 vegetables dishes were especial- ly unusual with touches of the Orient. Both breads and des- I serts offered a wide variety this year and the latter had most interesting names including "Mississippi Mud," "Jack Horner Cake" and "Poor Man's, Cookies." Two lucky gentlemen, other than the officials, joined the I women, Frank Spencer of 411 Hege avenue who saw that his 1 wife got there with her entry and then was invited to stay, and Gary Homann, age 1, who accompanied his mother, Mrs. Byron Homann, 2917 Thirteeneh i street. 1 Meanwhile, in Washington D.C. U.S.

Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird said today it is crucial to the administration's troop withdrawal plans in southeast Asia that U.S. air and sea power be used to support Cambodia in its fight against Communist aggression. Laird, who returned from a tour of the Far East last week end, refused at a news conference to indicate what steps might be taken if Cambodia fell, saying, "I am sure they have the will and determination to succeed." The new outbreak of heavy action appeared to be shaping up into a decisive dry-season battle between South Vietnamese and Communist forces for control of Cambodian infiltration routes the Communists i need to support their campaign in Vietnam. Disclosure of the major fighting coincided with the arrival of Cambodian Premier Lon Nol on his first state visit to South Vietnam today.

In Bangkok, the Thai government said Prime Minister a Kittikachorn also would go to Saigon Saturday for talks on the military situation in Vietnam and Cambodia. sources- disclosed that in the past several days U.S. helicopter gunships, fighters, strategic bombers and transport planes were supporting South Vietnamese, Cambodian and Laotian troops. "Operations out of country involve questions not of U.S. forces security but also the broader requirements of national security of the United States," military spokesmen said today.

Official American sources interpreted that to mean "the rules for release of information on out of country operations includes both military and political considerations." South Vietnamese, troops re-j a. i i -ii: ni I ponea Killing jj viui ung their drive to recapture Highway 4 linking Phnom Penh and the port of Kompong Som. Cambodian troops approaching Pich Nil Pass from the North reported "a heavy engagement with the enemy" shortly after noon today. Military spokesmen said less than nine miles separated the two Allied units approaching each other from the North and South. Lon Nol said Vietnamese help had brought "a valuable and Drive Republic of Cambodia, victims of North Vietnamese Communists, Viet Cong and Pathet Lao." The premier was expected to discuss the worsening military situation in his country and the talks were certain to include requests for more aid.

from participating in high school athletics. Leaving Indiana, Maynard went to Minnesota to work for Hormel Meat Packing company and played semi-pro baseball and basketball Jn that state for four years. Then came 1926 and (Turn to Page 2, Column 6) KERMIT MAYNARD As a Young Actor Bill To Cut Voting Age Approved INDIANAPOLIS (UPI )-Legislation lowering the voting age to 18 in all Indiana elections gained prompt approval today in a joint public hearing by the Senate and House Election Committees. The House committee voted 13-2 to recommend passage of the bill to lower the minimum voting age from 21 to 18. There was no spoken opposition tp the change in the hearing and stu- i.dent representatives, who came prepared to convince, limited their comments to compliments for the quick legislative action.

Rep. Doris Dorbecker, R-Indi-anapolis, House Elections chairman, carefully polled her committee in accord with the new anti-secrecy rule adopted by the 1971 Legislature after It was accorded greater power by the voters. Home for Lunch A change in the Grade day at Edinburg Community schools wil result in classes being recessed Thursday before noon and not after lunch as reported today on Page 34. Other Edinburg news on Page 10. Inside Today NIXON, at Ii NIXON, at halfway mark in his term, is "very optimistic" he can fulfill his goals in next two years, Page 15.

VOLUNTEERS work to save birds and beaches from devastating oil spill in San Francisco bay, Page 9. BRITAIN staggers under new economic blow nationwide postal and telecommunications strike, Page 12. Area Herschel O. Bridgewater, 66, Triangle Trailer court, retired employe of Cummins Engine company. Frank Belser, 82, Deputy, retired farmer.

food. At one cabin he rested a few days before resuming his journey. I just fine," he said doctor nas Qne f0Qt bandaged where he cut away some dead tissue i Customers coming into the Sixth and Washington streets office of the Indiana Gas company Tuesday noon were surprised to see a party in progress. The 25 finalists in the cook book contest came with the results of their recipes for the taste-testing judging. The show room floor was cleared of ranges and other appliances and tables were set up for serving the food and with places set for the judges and contestants.

Mrs. Herschel Huff of Colum- Lost 2 Months, Man Hikes to Safety SUN VALLEY, Idaho (UPI) Robert Bailey, lost sirice late November after beingstranded with a companion in the rugged Sawtooth Mountains in temperatures that dipped to 34-below-zero, hiked back into Civilization on frostbitten feet. "It's good to be alive there i cabins along the way and found The actor, nicknamed Kerm and Lucky, was the brother of Ken Maynard, also a movie star of "wild westerns" in the 1930's. Ken, 74, resides in California. Mr.

Maynard is survived here by a cousin, Mrs. Lela Green of 831 Central avenue. Mrs. Green said she was notified of the actor's death Tuesday night by one of his three sisters who resides in Charleston, S. C.

Maynard went to Hollywood where his brother already was starring in the westerns and became a stunt man in 1926. He then advanced to acting in films, mostly westerns and Canadian Mounties pictures. He last was in Columbus about two years ago while in Indiana to receive a 50-year award from the Indiana university athletic department during a homecoming program. While a law student at IU, Mr. Maynard earned athletic letters in football under Coach Jumbo Steihm in 1918, 1920 and 1921.

He also received basketball and baseball letters in 1920 under Coach George Lewis. Along with his brother, Ken, Maynard did a lot of horseback riding and developed riding tricks on vacant lots near the Central avenue home of their parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. William H. Maynard who last lived at 1812 Keller avenue.

Ken left home at age 16 to join a circus while a few years later Kerm went to IU. While a high school student in Columbus, Maynard played basketball with the Columbus Commercials, which prevented him bert Schumaker of 316 Flat Rock drive head the industrial and retail solicitations, with Bruce Bottum of 4010 Riverside drive aiding in advertising and publicity, -r Joe Dillon of 4320 North Washington street is president and Ron Garbacz of 3309 Larkspur lane treasurer of the Bartholomew county chapter. Funds collected are used for prevention, detection and correction of birth defects. bus and Mrs. Grace Daley of Indianapolis, representing the gas company, were hostesses, assisted by Mrs.

Lloyd Stevig of Columbus and Mrs. Eleanor Mohr of Plainfield, representing Public Service Indiana, which hosted the last cook book party in 1969. Under the supervision of Jack Moffatt, advertising manager for The Republic, and Don Newton, promotions manager for Home News Enterprises which includes the local newspaper, the seven judges sampled the food and voted by individual ballot to determine the three top winners of the five finalists in each of five categories. The seven judges with the good fortune to have 25 items on their luncheon menu Tuesday were Mrs. Harry Kinney, who twice was grand prize winner In previous contests; Mrs.

Melvin Harrison of Irwin Union Bank and Trust company; Mrs. Marshall Prather, women's editor of The Republic; Ed Anderson of Anderson's women's apparel shop; Gene Tovey of Tovey's shoe store; Les Steidl, manager of J. C. Penney company, and Bill Bartlett, manager of the Tempo store. Decisions were not easy and the four judges who were back again from the 1969 cook book judging agreed the task was much more difficulfrthis year.

The greatest decision was determining the grand prize winner between the top winners in two categories who tied as the first place choice by all seven judges. This award, presented by The Republic, will be announced when the special cook book section is published Jan. 28 with the regular edition of The Republic. The first, second and third place winners in each of the five categories, meat and main dish, vegetables, salads, breads and desserts, are being notified by mail. They will also be identified as winners in the special section.

Gift certificates are being presented by Irwin Union, Anderson's, Tovey's, J. C. Penney and Tempo. There were a number of new and unusual dishes this year the meat dishes included shrimp, chicken, corned beef and a Stroganoff-type ham were times when I didn't think I'd make it," said Bailey, 28, of Wendell, Idaho. The body of his hunting companion, Joe Con- quest, 32, Jerome.

Idaho, wasTuesday from his hospital bed. For Funds Drive I jC Marching Tonight Conquest and Bailey were stranded in a truck late November. Bailey said his journey on foot into Devils Bedstead, a wilderness outpost in the Sawtooths, began 28 days ago after he gave up hope that rescue parties would find his stranded truck. "I've always been told that when you get lost, stay put. We did that but after a while we decided that we'd stayed put long enough and I tried to walkout of there." Bailey said when he left, both of Conquest's feet, were frostbitten but otherwise he appeared to be in good health.

"I had heard that if you crawled under the snow you could keep warm. I dug down and stayed in the hole throughout the night. I was cold when I got up in the morning, but I didn't freeze." He said he stopped at four Mothers Columbus mothers will bp marching tonight, the residents they visit will be given an opportunity to contribute to the 1971 Bartholo-mew county March of Dimes fund. Mrs. Talmadge Rogers of 4261 North Riverside drive and Mrs.

M. C. Smith are co-chairmen of the mothers' march, and said that many i neighborhood chairmen have been named who in turn have appointed their own helpers. Some solicitors, unable because of previous plans to campaign tonight, have completed their calls, and the march chairmen said that still others may be calling on residents yet Thursday night. M.

C. Smith of 3820 Saddle drive is head of the county fund drive. William Zeller of 3615 Deerfield place and Al CONCENTRATION Taking their "work" seriously as judges and hostess in the finalist judging for The Republic's 1971 Sesquicentennial cook book are, from left, Gene Tovey, Mrs. Marshall Prather, Mrs. Melvin Harrison, Bob Bartleft, Mrs.

Herschel Huff, Mrs. Harry Kinney and Ed Anderson. The seventh judge, Les Steidl, hidden from view, is seated at faf end of the table at right. Contestants in background look on in interest. Another picture, Page 4..