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The Akron Beacon Journal from Akron, Ohio • Page 30

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Toll or OiiolotI 30 r.ra.rm Journal S.i:Ma. A 3. HO Ayres Caught In Spin Of Saucer Dispute "I don't much for this hush-hush stuff," savs Rep. which would prove that fh ing A graduate of the University sauees exist. of Akron, Knopp said he be- Probers Call Hoffa Tuesday Bill Ayres.

Which may be why Akron's Congressman found himself embroiled today in the latest set-to over flying saucers. It all started with a letter written to Ayres Jan. 23, 1958.1 This, said the organization, by Melvin V. Knopp. 5378 was to refute U.

S. Air Force The Air Force says tnat in- came lmereMeu in inmg saic vestigations do not bear out' cers after he sighted one in claims that so-called saucers May, 1950. while driving on are man-made or piloted. Medina Line id. His claim was reported to the Beacon KNOPP and Ayres both Journal at that time.

were surprised to hear of thej "Flying saucer reports aie Dewey West Richfield, a denials of such NICAP claims that the Air! stir created bv the release something to be brushed WASHINGTON' (UPI Senate rackets investigators Firestone Tire Rubber Co export expediter. Force is withholding evidence! the Congressman's answer. i off lightly," Knopp said today. snnounoed Saturday that 1 if If-' i Teamster President James R. Hoffa will he recalled as a witness Tuesday for questioning ahout a dozen matters that "need a lot of explanation." Chairman John L.

McClel- lan, Arkansas Democrat, said TELEPHONE BL-3-1131. EXT. 800 the Rackets Committee's long-awaited second encounter with the controversial Teamster leader would show whether he has "kept faith" with his KNOPP, one of the Akron; area's original saucer-sighters, wanted to know if there had been any Congressional investigations of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). Replied Ayres on Jan. 28, "Congressional investigations have been held and are still being held on the problem of; UFOs.

Since most of the material presented to the committees is classified, the hearings are never printed. When conclusions are reached they will be released if possible." BOTH KNOPP and Ayres remember this as a routine exchange of correspondence. "A constituent made an inquiry and I had it checked into," said Ayres, in Akron over the weekend. "As I recall, a subcommittee of the pledge to house-clean the giant union. At the same time McClellan struck back at Hoffa's charge that Committee members were "phonies" who were trying to "destroy the Teamsters" for Men's Tropical Worsted their own political gain "Hoffa and some of his associates are not phonies," he said.

"The testimony is re- "WHAT ABOUT US?" Marine Master House Armed Services Com a screeching halt. The Marines have been pushed off their tank maneuvering site on Dan st. by heavy construction machinery. tt Sgt. William F.

Flom asks of James Fin- mittee will not deter it in i nin, supervisor for Ernest Alessio Con- pursu its duty in exposing 1 struction as work on the new Juve- wm mittee had held hearings." But Knopp is a member of rv Canity KrUrre Vti'a hnl in HOFFA. who rose to power as Midwestern boss of the DisnlacOtl Ilv I'rofocl i ,1 v. 1 Labor Congress MEXICO CITY () The In- the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP), and several months ago he passed on Ayres' reply to that organization. SATURDAY in Washington, the NICAP issued a statement quoting the Ayres letter to prove that Congressional hearings had been held. teramerican Regional Labor Organization will hold its fourth Congress Dec.

9-12 at Bogota, Colombia, the executive subcommittee decided this week. Akron Marines Seek Tank Training Area From the "halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli," the Marines never had this kind of trouble. They've been run off their stamping grounds. They have no place to land and the situation definitely isn't well in hand. OFF fore the Committee last August before he succeeded Dave Beck as international president of the union.

McClellan recalled that Hoffa, although pleading loss of memory to many questions, made a promise to the Committee "to clean this thing up." He said the new hearing would show whether he was "sincere." McClellan and Chief Counsel Robert F. Kennedy said the Committee has developed more information about matters touched on at the last hearing and uncovered some fiew material as well. WATCH REPAIR! Held To Jur For Playing CHOOSE FROM OUR ENTIRE REMAINING STOCK Come to us for Watch Repairs Jewelry Repairs Silver Refinishing Bead Restringing Clock Repairing Lighter Repairing Watch Bands AXD IT'S all because of a worthy project the new Juvenile Detention Center on Dan st. For years Akron's Marine Reserves have been using the area for tank maneuvers. Now the tanks have been displaced by earth-movers and other hunks of heavy machinery, busily engaged in the construction of the new detention home.

The Marines are turning to the public for help. If anyone has a spot of land suitable for tank maneuvers he's asked to call the Marine Training Station at 800 Dan st. Number is FR-6-9722. His Brother Silven C. Snowden, 21, of RD 1, Wadsworth, has pleaded guilty to impersonating his brother in court appearances for five traffic violations.

He waived preliminary hearing and Municipal Judge Ab-ner D. Zook bound him to the Grand Jury. He was jailed in default of $2,000 bond. While using the drivers license of his brother, William, Kennedy said the new series of hearings on the Teamsters would continue for at least three weeks and would draw In witnesses from several states. He mentioned Califop nia, Nevada, Minnesota, Nebraska, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Missouri and Kansas.

He also said the Committee would act this week on a contempt of Congress citation prepared against Pete Lica-voli, a Detroit underworld figure who ignored a subpena AUGUST SPECIAL 22, of RD 2, Wadsworth, Sil lor his appearance Thursday. VFW Picnic Fred W. Reese Post 3310, ,227,657 Veterans of Foreign Wars Hiclcey-Frceman Suits 1667 $79.50 Timely and Hammonton Suits 53 $63 All Wool and, Dacron and Wool Tropicals 4333 $65 Dacron and Wool Tropical Suits 4333 Dacron'A'ool, All Wool $3 6 6 967 $39.93 Dacron-Rayon Wash Wears 2663 extra trousers $6.67 DuPont'i Polyestrr Fiber Men's Clothing-Stale Street Level O'Neil'i 25 OFF ON ALL MOUNTED SHOE BRONZING ven was arrested for driving on a revoked license, drag racing, drunken driving and twice for speeding. His impersonation was discovered when William himself was arrested here several weeks ago. Fingerprints listed as William's in police files didn't check.

win nave its annual picnic for members and the women's auxiliary Aug. 10 in Maca For County From State Park, Tallmadge. On the committee are Clyde Lindsey Kenneth Tisci, Paul Causman and Commander Russ Con Watch and Jewelry Repair South Balcony O'Neil'j nors. Eagle Scout Rank At 13 Summit County will receive $1,227,657 In intangible taxes from the State, it was announced Saturday. State Treasurer Roger W.

Tracy said he will certify for distribution Mondays nearly Thirteen-year old Michael $26,000,000 in intangible taxes, collected on deposits in banks Carson, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Carson, 2143 Goodyear TELEPHONE BL-3-1131.

EXT. 800 and building and loan associations, their shares of capital stock, and on dealers in intangibles. The increase over 1957 was $1,367,843, Tracy said. Distributions to other area counties will be: Stark, Ashland, Medina. $113,054.

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