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Temperoiureg High, low yesterday 88 62 High, low a year ago 89 64 Precipitation to date 10.97 Prectp. to date a year ago 14.36 BEATRICE DAILY SUN "If You Didn't See It In The Sun It Didn't Happen 1 67th Year No. 295 BEATRICE, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 1970 Weather Variable cloudlnera with chance or showers or thunderstorms, through Saturday, low tonight around 60; high tomorrow around 80. ZIP CODE 68310 lOc PER COPY! Exchange Bank plans to 'open its doors' By LINDA ULLAND still maintains a residence there STEELE CITY The Steele although he is an attorney in City Exchange Bank sold in Chicago. 1916 plans to open again, but Among the items purchased this time it won't accept depos- are ca es counters, glass en- official today: Edward Heath Heath ousts Wilson from prime ministry its.

The bank is one of three buildings representing the 1890 era being renovated by the Jefferson County Historical Society and the bank will be the first one opened for public viewing. The other buildings in the process of renovation for opening later are a livery stable and a blacksmith shop. Mrs. Frank Knocke, chairman of the bank restoration, an- closures and a high copper fence nas By FRED COLEMAN we are going to give them a bet- time they passed into the major- prime minister LONDON (AP) It became ter government tomorrow," ity with 316 seats in the 630-seat again." The 53-year-old bachelor lead- House. of Britain Heath was expected to see thrw Bank of EnE- ws led fldent HaroId of the Conservative party Later the Tory total went to Queen Elizabeth II by uree ot oig Wilson from the prime ministry, was jubilant that he had defied 325.

and assume the task of becom- wmnmg a mandate to run the the odds and confounded the Big Majority ing her first minister Wilson Decker of British government for a term forecasts. The final tabulation was hours asked to see the queen to turn in Amhurst, has sent photo- that can last five years. From the start of counting in away, but there were preclic- his resignation, and the turn- graphs and materials used by Right Policies Thursday's election It was evi- tions Heath would have a ma- over of government was to take her father, C. E. Clapp, when "We put forward the right pol- dent that the Tories had made a jority of 23 or more seats Wil- place quickly he was bank officer in Steele Ci- icies, and we stick to them," comeback, but it was not until son's majority was 65 in the last How did it happen? British ty at the time it was sold in Heath told his followers.

"We early this afternoon that they House. voters decided It was time for a 1916. Mrs. Decker was born in have convinced people they clinched a majority in the Wilson made the best of it, change. They took with, a grain the bank building in 1908.

Her were the right policies and that House of Commons. At that saying: "I would think I will be of salt Wilson's claim of restored father is at the Veterans Hospi- The back room of the Steele City Bank building was used as the family's sitting and sleeping quarters. Mrs. Frank Knocke (left) and Mrs. Kenneth Swett, open the fold-out bed in the room.

(Sun Photo) tal in Grand Island. Only one room of the build- nounced that interior fixtures ing was used for banking and for the building have been ac- the other portion was living quired and are now being in- Quarters for the family. Beyond stalled. Fixtures were purchas- the entrance room that served ed from the Mayburn Bank in as the bank is a large room Diller and another portion of the which was used for the family's fixtures acquired were donated sitting and sleeping quarters. In by George Apking of Alexand- the basement, which will also be ria.

Fixtures were purchased restored, the family had their kitchen and dining Hail, rain pounds crops in southwest Landowner feels appraisal unfair The Gage County Board heard its final he Coun- A economic stability, and they seemingly considered Heath better able to deal with problems of inflation, unemployment and Britain's role in world affairs. Some of them also took seriously the warnings against continued admission of nonwhite Postal reform and pay raise bill to Senate By JIM ADAMS 1978 through corporate powers WASHINGTON (AP) to set rates covering expenses Wholesale overhaul of the na- to congressional veto, tion's mail system and an 8 per negotiate pay with postal unions cent pay raise for mailmen and sell up to $10 billion in have been approved by the House in a historic 10-hour session marked by some bitter floor exchanges. With uniformed mailmen loading the galleries and tempers growing short on the floor, deficits nearing $2 the House passed the reform- opponents say the new system pay bill Thursday night 357 to 24 can avoid similar deficits only and sent it to the Senate. An effort to pass only the pay-raise provision and reject the plan for an independent, bonds, mostly for modernization. President Nixon, Postmaster Gen.

Winton M. Blount and House backers said the reform is needed to wipe out annual self-supporting Postal Service was defeated 306 to 77. Strike Headed Off House approval of the bill headed off threats of another by a sharp boost in the price of stamps. The pay boost, effective as of last April 18, is expected to cost $538 million for the full fiscal year starting July 1 plus $107 million for the retroactivity this year. The House waded through 35 nationwide mail strike even amendments-including unsuc- though Senate action is not ex- cessfui effort to resurrect tie pected until after the July 4 re- penny post card and save con cess and final enaptment ap- gressmens' patronage on post- pears to be at least a month master appointments-during awav the long session.

But opponents said the House A southern-rural effort to kill "will live to regret bitterly" the 'day it voted to give up Congress' 181-; comrol of the comroi 01 me higher pay for mailmen in New City and other storm that reportedly wiped out northwestern Kansas. In the Dix area, some observers reported hail two to three inches in depth. Stones ranged up to golf ball-size. Plows Used I William Dovel of Fairbury. Mrs.

Kenneth Swett, president of the Historical Society, revealed a closet full of fire wood in the basement of the bankbuilding. The wood is being collected and will be used in the old stoves when the building is opened to the public. The Historical Society began the project in February and has been working diligently Observers said the hail was its completion. The entire so heavy around Sunol that State building had To be replatered Roads Department plows were and glass put in the boarded up used to clear U.S. Highway 30.

windows, said Mrs. Knocke. Some windows were broken The pictures and materials and trees were downed in addi- acquired which explain the to damage to wheat fields, bank's history will be set in Official Weather Bureau pre- picture frames and some dis- cipitation figures were topped played under glass in the build- by 3 inches at Stra'ttoh where ing. some ha'il still was on the in the valley of the Little round Frida 1-52 inches Blue River, Steele City is locat- at ed 11 miles southeast of Fair- Farmers in far southwestern No chan 8 was made on the the valuation would be rasied. It was an irony the Conservatives, the tradition- decWeTn iTlegaHty' if he some wheat fields and damaged of the revaluation.

believed Justin Haynes made a hich brought out more new- others. Dr. D. D. Lock, through his fair appraisal, Dr.

Lock replied generation votes than any elec- Banner, Kimball and Cheyen- attorney Leslie Noble, protest- "I do. I never questioned it." tion in the past For the first ne Counties were hit late Thurs- ed the increase in valuation of Chairman of the Board, Bill time the voting age was down to day afternoon by the storm that 290 acres in Section 16 in Island Boyce asked if Dr. Lock felt he is, from 21. apparently was more severe in Grove Township, and 157.13 ac- discriminated against. One factor evidently was that Forecasters said a front to the Mr.

and Mrs. Arthur Craig of south of Nebraska was moving Dlller 1S hsted in verv senous dents are all pitching in to com- out of area A cold front res in Section 16, Sicily Town- "I think I have," Dr. Lock many people stayed home, per- sh 'P- replied. He suggested that his haps misled by the polls into Noble alleged that the Board property had been scrutinized to thinking their votes were mean- of Equalization raised the valu- the "extreme limit," because he ingless. It looked as tf just over ation of the property over that was an officer in the Gage Coun- 70 per cent of the voters had! set by Justin Haynes Appraisers ty Taxpayers Assn.

come out. The figure was al- In Island Grove Township val- most 76 per cent in 1966 elec- uation of his property was in- tions. creased from $52,300 to $54,135 The result recalled American and in in Sicily Township his elections, in diverse ways. property valuation was increas- Heath, in effect, pulled off what ed from $56,075 to $58,455. Harry S.

Truman did in 1948 The Board left unchanged the when he defeated Thomas E. valuation of David Gould pro- Dewey despite most forecasts. perty on the northeast quarter of Sec. 36, Sherman Township. The T- valuation had been raised from HOLMESVILLE Sonja R.

2 to $23,420 Craig, 8-year-old daughter of Young cyclist in collision with truck -bury on Highway, 8. Its 170 resi- extended from north central condition at Lincoln General Hospital from injuries suffered Plete the restoration nmiw-t exienaea irom norm central North Dakoto southwestward Thursday afternoon when fte which, when completed, should attract visitors from the area. into central warm front Davis is 'leaving' government post a central Forecasters said somewhat cloudy skies would prevail through Saturday, with showers possible in the southern two Nebraska. bike she was riding ran into the side of a moving dump truck. The injury was described as a serious skull fracture.

The girl was X-rayed at Mennonite Hospital in Beatrice before being transferred to the Lincoln hos- assistant Secretary of Com- An old pot-bellied stove sits in the bank building at Steele mails to an independent agency. Jy in the day 124 tQ 67 They said reform is only a la- The Nixon administration won be! for a plan that will restruc- one round-management, non- City. The bank, built in 1880, is the oldest of three buildings being misinformed on trade policy is -living areas was rejected ear- res tored by the Jefferson County Historical Society. (Sun Photo) lure tihe postal system but offers no assurance of faster mail service, efficiency and modernization. union status for supervisors-but unio status for superviors-but lost another, a free rein to contract for air mail transportation GAGE COUNTY LEGIONNAIRES CAMPAIGNING FOR JOHN MENCL thirds of Nebraska Warmer pital where she underwent sev- (AP, An TOre Pr SPKt er The highest temperature re- p.m.

The dump truck, driven Change was made on of them ported in Nebraska Thursday by Robert S. Mick, 45, Wymore, 85 at Offutt Air Force Base, was going north at about 20 low was 48 at mph. on a village street, and the girl on the bicycle was moving west, according to Deputy Sheriff Buck Zabokrtsky. President Nixon is being leaving his position" shortly, scottsbluff Secretary of Commerce Mau- Kansas Clobbered rice H. Stans said today.

Northwest Kansas also took a Stans said Kenneth N. Davis clobbering from the weather The driver told Zabokrtsky road VALUATION standards too REDUCTIONS AT $220,560 16811101176 The Gage County Board this Reductions In assessed valua- morning endorsed a letter to totaling $220,560 from 1969 the State Department of Roads made by Gage Coun- requesting the setting of maxi- ird of Equalization on ap- mum stan dards for county high- of new valuations nlaced way The Board specifically objected "to the proposed 'Minimum Geometric Standards for Public Roads Classification and Standards' as presented at the recent hearing in Lincoln," the letter said. "As a general statement, we felt that the standards were overly restrictive and are unrea- value iue PARADE ENTRIES TO CHECK IN AT 13TH AND COURT Entries for the Homestead in point." WYMORE Sunday will be The Department election will ness told the secretary last. The Kansas Highway Patrol that he swerved left in an at- r0 iSraVaslfieWTS Limits Aid The new service is to put the with rescheduled airlines John Mencl Da in Ga Coun be during the July 24-26 conven- week he had ecided to leave and the Decatur County Sher- tempt to avoid collision. which results wn'witn Such i nlmum standards mails on a self-paying basis by Anticipated efforts by admin- ty, when American Legion mem- tion in Chadron, and Mencl has a an early date." iff's office said there was 6 The bicycle apparently hit ta i reduction fisureT would limit federal aid on any istration supporters to knock out bers in the county will be build- fine credentials for the office I a eed with his decision," inches of hail along a 5-mile S0 me place behind the cab of The countv Board of Simer secondar roads bu major the $107 million retroactive pay in i a kit ty for the Virginia Le- he is seeking.

stans said stretch of Highway 83 about 10 the tandem wheel truck. visors act as the Board of County improvements It said. and make it harder for Con- gionnaire's campaign for Vice A World War II veteran who Davis told a New York audi miles south of oberlin and on an Zabokrtsky's report said that Equalization Those persons not With standards as now Progress to veto mail rates never Commander of the Nebraska th ence Thursday that White House 8-mile section east of Midway a hedg on the southeast cor- satisfied with the Board's deter- osed county construc came. Department of the Legion. years in the Navy advisers and a "carefully or- to about a mile west of Atwood ner of the intersection blocks ination Tav anneaI tr? SIP Amendments The fund-raising will be in Iped oreamze Virginia Post ga nized opposition" are doing hail was reported 6 to 10 inches he view from the east and the vv dl i 3(57.

was its first PmnmnnHur tho nracirfonf deeD Ort Hishwav '36. onntVt Tha lar 1 was due to the substantial in- On other House: me luiiu-icusmg win ue in uumg amendments, the the form of a chicken barbecue 367 was lts first Commander, the president a "disservice" by de ep on Highway 36. at the Wymore American Le- and served it in other positions, their advice against a pending Bounty highway crews were sou th. Sandra Craig, a sister, and tion will come to a standstill." "We are therefore suggesting that for the counties, a set of Days Parade Saturday are ask- 53 to 41 a feature gion Hall, from 12 noon to 3 maximum standards be con- bill to restrictlmports oTcfoth" called to clear awa the ice indy SaathoffTa cousin, were crTasermadeTn'values'from the sidered in lieu of the minimum edTo report" at the C.B. Radio in the'Senate's version of the p.m.

Sunday. Legionnaires from ref "8. textiles and footwear. from the roadways In the Seldin beh ind Sonja and witnessed the scien tifi appraisal which af- standards proposed." Booth for their.numbers aU3th bill to feed the postal service a all eight posts in the county berseant at Arm s. and he has his coldly worded area there was 2.52 inches of collision from some distance.

fects values for first time The letter was addressed to and Court according to parade 10 per cent annual "public ser- are selling advance tickets at served on Department Ath- statement on Davis' departure in about 3 minutes. Colby, sonja and Sandra were visiting year tne Board FuD Hc Roads, 0 i OA sification and Standards, Department of Roads, Lincoln, in in about 30 minutes. Colby, chairman Doug Hitt. vice" subsidy. $1.50 per," and tickets will be letic Committee.

from Washington, said: Kan reported 1.80 inches of relatives at the time of the ac- The parade will go west to -Rejected 89 to 61 an effort to available at the door. He is a Past Commander of His vle ws do not represent rain Severe damage to corn and ident. 4th Street, then south to Mar- keep new post offices subject to Chet McPheron, Beatrice, the Area one of the four Legion my own or those of the De art eat was re rted ket, then east to 13th. Congress' approval. County Commander, is the gen- area in the state In District ment of Commerce particularly Judges for the parade will be by voice vote a eral chairman of the barbecue, he has served as Comman- in the criticisms whicn he has Mrs.

W. W. Cook, Jerald proposal that customs inspec- Harold Allen, Wymore, and Lyle der and Vice Commander and ex ressed of oth ers who share Walker, and Lester Trussell. tors be required to get warrants Ewald, Liberty, who are in as chairman of child welfare our fundamenta interest in the suspect Colorado Narrators for the parade, before opening suspected porno- charge of the food, will have and athletics continued improvement of Unit- Mrs. Chester Kassing and Mrs.

graphic, drug-selling or other as assistant cooks Legionnaires ed States trade relations with TECUMSEH A man being Queen candidates now total seven COMMUNIST PUSH Nebr PHNOM PENH (AP) The Board ot Supervisors voted to James Knisely will sit with illegal mail. the judges and parade marshal Governor Norbett Tiemann at the reviewing stand at 6th and Court. from various posts. Murder charges against two more WASHINGTON (AP) The Army announced today murder charges against two more enlisted men in the alleged massacre of civilians at My Lai in South Vietnam have been referred to trial by general court- martial. Ordered to stand trial were Pvt.

Gerald A. Smith, 22, of Chicago, charged with premeditated murder and indecent assault a Vietnamese -female, and on of of Esequlel Torres, 22, Brownsville, Tex. accused murder. The two men were among a group of twelve Army officers and enlisted men who have been charged with murder, rape and HSKiuill during a sweep by U.S. forces through the South Viet- At tne Legion county level, a our trading allies through- held in Denver on charges in a Teen Queen title to seven, he is chairman of the Veterans out world." Colorado warrant is also being The latest entrant as Jimeen Service Committee.

he blow-up resulted from a held in connection with three Madden, 17, of Pawnee City, in nis community, Mencl is spe ech delivered to a manage- break-ins, which took place in daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith of the Village Coun- ment research meeting by Dav- Sterling on June 2. Madden. She will be a senior at cil, president of School Lonnie wissink of Denver has Pawnee City High School next Board, and vice president of the said the President's for- been charged with three counts fall.

Citizens State Bank. gn a Henry A. Kis- of burglary in Johnson County, Coronation of the King of singer, presidential assistant according to Johnson County At- Homestead Days and of Peter Flanigan, and Chairman torney Thomas L. Morrissey. Teen Queen will be in ceremo- Paul W.

McCracken of the Morrissey said Johnson Coun- nies that begin at 7:30 Saturday BOSTON (AP) Beginning Council of Economic Advisers ty officials have a hold order on night in the City Auditorium, today, smoking is banned on all were misinforming Nixon on the Wissink arid he will be extra- which will also feature a vari- Boston and Maine Railroad pas- pending legislation, called the dlted to Nebraska, when releus- ety show. A dance will follow senger cars. Mills bill. ed by Colorado authorities. the coronation.

Cambodian high command says rescind Monday's decision to a powerful North Vietnamese- build a brid 8 north of Sec. 18, Viet Cong force has attacked the Midland Township, between A late entry brings the num- provincial capital Kompong Hoa BIue 'ver Bridge and her of candidates for the Miss Thorn, 80 miles north of Phnom Highway 177. Penh, and pushed to within 200 Less Instead of building a yards of major government SMOKING BAN Something for everyone at Homestead Days These are some of Frank Cain comlo characters which will appear In the Homestead Day Parade Saturday. Fifty local Coy Scouts will wear the heads and be scattered throughout the parade. Cain will bo the parade clown.

The heads and miinese village of My Lai on costumes made by Cain will represent many of the famous heads March 1068, slorv booli characters mid nursery rhyme figures, A weekend of exciting events is planned for the annual Bealrice Homestead Days celebration and includes a parade, auto races, a canoe race, a dance, variety show, tennis tournament and the coronation of one of seven young women to reign as the 1970 Homestead Days Queen. As a special shopping feature for Saturday, Beatrice merchants through cooperation with the Retail Council arc offering deep cut prices on numerous items. The event Is tied In with the Homestead Days parade which begins at 2 p.m. Saturday. Some of the specials will be offered all day from 9 a.m.

to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. The bargain offerings are expected to be big drawing attractions, as well as the parade which will feature many colorful floats, bands and entertaining marching units, Schedule for the Homestead the Homestead King and Queen Days activities: begins at 7:30 p.m. in the City Today 7:30 p.m. time trials Auditorium.

A coronation dance for the super modified auto will follow, races at the County Fair- Sunday- Homestead Tennis grounds. At 8:30 p.m. the races Tournament continues at the begin with the Homesteader Sll- Elliott Courts with play begin- ver Cup race as the featured nlng at 8 a.m. The Homestead Registered Trap Shoot begins at new bridge, the Board decided to install two culverts. The culverts will cost about a third aa much as a bridge according to Gene McKinzie, a reprsentative of Capitol Steel, Lincoln.

The Board made Us decision when they discovered It would be impossible to build a bridge without moving powerlines which passed over the bridge and would obstruct construction equipment. Estimated cost of moving the lines was $4,000. Supervisor Merle Sutler said the bridge would be better than the culverts, because the bridge could carry more water, With the culverts there Is a possibility of the water passing over roud. Two large culverts are planned in place of the 28 by 20 foot bridge. The board voted to buy a $1,071 mower nnd $4,303 tractor from Gallon's, Inc.

The decision for flour treatment for the new umbu- event Saturday Homestead Ten- 9 a.m. at the Beatrice Gun Club. nls Tournament beuins at 8 a At a the Homestead Frank Coin, one ol the famous mo luui uuiini cf, jj orsesnoe pitching contest be- funny men of the circus world lance garage was postponed, at the hlliott Courts, -122 N. 4th. at Tonka L(me s.

The eighth will appear with the Homestead The treatment costing $440 WRI The Homestead Days parade annual canoe race starts at Days Parade through downtown designed to protect begins at 2 p.m< Coronation ot 12:30 g.ou at Hoag Bridge, Beatrice Saturday at 2 from lco and flow 1.