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Turnstiles click; crowds enjoy 48th annual fair CLALLAM COUNTY FAIR QUEEN -Miss Robyn Johnson reigns over the Clallam County Fair festivities today, the final day of the 48th annual event. Queen Robyn was selec ted Friday night. After she was selected, she had tears in her eyes as she said, "All of these girls should have been a queen. Queen Robyn holds a bouquet of roses as master of ceremonies Joe McKenna looks on. In the background are Miss Forks, Karen Sandar and Miss Clallom Bay, Charlena Doran (More fair photos on page 9.) (Evening News Photo) By JACK CHAPMAN Evening News Staff Writer Bright sunshine greeted more than 3,000 visitors on the open- Ing day of the 48th Annual Clallam County Fair Friday.

Fair officials termed It as one of the best opening days both for weather and spectators. At the end of the evening show, cars were parked along 16th Street almost to the airport. Traffic Is being handled again this year by the Clallam County Law Explorers aided by the Boy Scouts. The first spectators showed at the gate just as the 9 a.m. starting time passed.

Since, there has been a steady stream of people passing through, visiting the many displays and to watch the grandstand show. Highlight of Friday's activities came when Miss Sequirn. Robyn Johnson, was chosen to reign over the fair and to represent Clallam County for the next year. With tears, she grace, fully accepted the honor from last year's queen, Gunn Marie Nilsson, Others who competed were Alexis Dlgnam, Miss Port Angeles; Kathe Pruss, Charlena Doran, Clallam nay; Lynr Marie Denney, Neah toy and Karen Sandar. Forks.

Judges for the beautiful ceremony were Cmdr. Richard Walsh, Seattle: Robert Rosrnorid, Forks; E. R. Hach, Sequlrn; Capt. Julian Johansen, Port Angr-les: H.

W. Buckingham, Sequim; and Charles Herring. KING TVuew.s director. Cars were furnished the can. didates and judges by Robert.

son-Gray Motors and Kuddell Chevrolet Oldsmoblle. They were driven by Michael Huddell and Michael Second to the Queen Contest. the greased pig race was most popular with the fans and young. sters who took part In the slimy chase. The pig most uncooperative, but was finally pinned down by Tom Spencer.

He took home a ten-dollar bill which will probably buy him some new clothes, Friday was Youth Day with all youngsters under IG years of age admitted to the fair. grounds free. The youth also took over the grandstand show when it came to horses, These young riders eat and breathe with their animals and they dls. played some fine horseman, ship. Results of just a.

few racns were: Ijarge Pony Race, winner Jackie Russell riding Adlos; race for IG and under, winner The grandstand was filled to capacity both In the afternoon and evening. Two gals even peted In log rolling contests. What you have Just read IB a sample of what Is going on at the fair. Today features much the same program with the Jack Henson Memorial Derby as the highlight. This race will be run at about Keith Burfltt riding Dlna.

Other 3 15 P.m. art Anaeles Evening Nexus Congressman Meeds to inspect Kilisut Sunday, August 27, 1967 120th Issue of 52nd Year 12 Pages 10 Cents Member Associated Press Sunday news-at-a-glance Rockwell murder gun may have been found Terrorist mine kills 22 in Saigon blast ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Police recovered Saturday an automatic, long, barreled revolver which Is believed to be the weapon that killed George Lincoln Rockwell, founder and leader of the American Naz' party. The revolver was found In six to eight Inches of water In a branch of the Four Mile Run Greek In Bon Air Park, located midway between the shopping center where Rockwell was shot down Friday and where police arrested the man accused of being the sniper, pi ce found the weapon just below a wooden footbridge. They had been combing the area for the weapon since the slaying, even using a sklndlver and a metal sounding device In the creek.

Police refused to connect the recovered weapon the shooting but said It had been sent to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for tests. Meanwhile, authorities were trying to ascertain to whom Israelis down Egyptian jet TEL AVIV antl. aircraft fire downed a Soviet Egyptian Sukhol 1 jet fighter over Blr Gtfgafa In the Sinai Peninsula on Saturday, an Israeli army spokesman report' ed. The pilot of the swept.winged, jet was killed the spokesman said. The fighter was one of two Sukhol 7s that penetrated IsraelLheld Slnal at low level, according to the Is.

raells. The other returned to Egypt. Sukhol 7s and later model Suk. hoi 9s have been part of Soviet arras shipments to Egypt since Its air force was devasted in the war with Israel in June. ttwy should release the body of the 49.

year. old leader of the small but boisterous hate peddling American Nazi organization. It was learned that not only Ho-rkwoll's claimed the body but so has a group of The county medical examiner has the authority to release the body but it Is understood legal advice was being sought before any arHon Is By BARRY KRAMER SAIGON (AP) Hloody de. structlon of a bus by a terrorist mine only 12 miles from a rally where presidential candidates were speaking Saturday pointed up efforts to tage South Vietnam's national election. The explosion killed 22 civilian passengers and Injured six.

"I cannot believe the Comtnu nlsts will accept peace easily," Chief of State Nguyen Van Angry split seen at Khartoum confab tovor lasted only five m'nutes with Mahgoub calling for slon of "practical and decisive" measures to wipe out Israeli war gains. The meetings, designed to clear ground for an Arab sum mlt conference on 29, fol low talks earlier this month In Baghdad on petroleum policy, ended without KHARTOUM, Sudan An angry split threatened a unity congress of 13 Arab nations, even before their foreign minis, ters began meeting Saturday. Foreign Minister Mohammed Abdel Salem of Yemen's Repub. lican government appeared to dash hopes that the war issue could be resolved at the conference, saying he could toler- That conference ate Interference in Yemen's In- concrete action, ternal affairs. The war has pit Egypt, which backs the Republicans, against Saudi Arabia, supporters of Yemen's ousted royalist leaders, Sudanese Prime Minister Mo.

named Ahmed Mahgoub, returning here Friday from a swing through Egypt and Saudi Arabia, reported President Gamal Abdel Nasser and King Felsal had accepted his plan to end the fighting. But he acknowledged that the Yemeni government had not been consulted. The Sudanese peace plan is Thleu told the political gather- Ing at My Tho, 40 miles southwest of Saigon. It was the first campaign ap pearance of Thieu, a lieutenant general who heads the military ticket, with Ms 10 civilian vi-Ms for if. job In the vciing next Sunday.

Premier Nguyen Cao Ky, who ted also boycotted the mass tours in the provinces, Indicated in a televised Saigon news con ference that he will join the oth ers at Da Nang Sunday and at Hue Monday. He is Thleu's running A vice marshal who took leave of his military post as commander of South Vietnam's air force, Ky told newsmen he will go back tohthe air force and "be a pilot" if he and Thieu fall to win the leadership of the new civilian regime. He shares in the general expectation that they will win Ky confirmed that many Viet, namese army officers will be out shortly for corruption and Inefficiency. Thieu had iridl cated Friday there would be a military housecleanlngh "from generals to second lieutenants," Congressman Lloyd Meeds will make an on-the-spot exam- Ination of the Spit and entrance to Kilisut Harbor next week with members of various governmental agencies and interested local groups. Kilisut Harbor is located south of Port Townsend.

The meeting and survey, scheduled for next Tuesday morning, were arranged by Meeds as a result of requests for help from local parties and disagreements between govern, ment agencies as to what needs to be done and which agency has jurisdiction. "I think we can iron out a lot of problems and perhaps get some agreement," Meeds explained "if everyone gets together in one place and sees the same thing at the same time." The Port of Port Townsend Informed the congressman last week that it is willing to act as a local sponsor for an Army Corps of Engineers' project to Prevent filling of the harlxir entrance. Meeds then arranged wltti the Corps to provide a craft to take the group out to the spit and harbor entrance. Participating In the meeting will be the Port Townsend Port Coin- missloners. the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce, the Nordland Community Club, the Corps of Engineers, the U.

S. Fish and Wildlife Service, (he State Parks Department and the Department of "We want to take a pood look at the situation unrl then go back to town where we can sit down and work out an effective way to tackle (lie problem," Meeds said. Meeds will also visit several other areas in the state during his visit. outstanding young riders are Kathy Brandt, Sam Parks, Danny Rronillard and Carol Hawkins, just to name a few. Another popular event was the Dinner I3ell Race In which a colt is separated from its mother and then released.

The first colt to get back and start dinner was the winner. In this case it was Waqulla, owned by Randy The pveiling show also fea- (tired professional rodeo competition, archery demonstrations with Art Hanklns and the Bob Cole family and some fine square dancing. Before, during and after the grandstand show, there is plenty to see and Exhibits are open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and totlay is the last day.

The Sequim Prairie Grange took first place with their 100 years of Progress display. It can be seen in the Agriculture Building along with other beautiful Grange displays. Dry Creek took second and the Mt. Pleasant Grange took third. One of the most colorful displays Is the Far West Fish Fans, a group formed last year to show tropical fish.

Elmer Moore took Best of Show with his Saturday was devoted to the 4-H and FAA Beef and Dairy judging and young owners were busy preparing their fine anl- itial.s for showing. The grandstand show featured horse racing, logging events, motorcycle riding and races. A rodeo rider, N'eal Gallauher, apparently broke an arm after being dumped by a bull. Fair officials and Manager Ed Hagerty wish to thank all for the fine cooperation and attendance. "Local folks made this one of the best fairs ever," Hagerty said.

Firefighters continue to battle blaze By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Firefighters worked Saturday to control a major forest fire which has burned over slash and old growth timber on the steep slopes of Evergreen Mouiv tain In the Skykomlsh Ranger District of the Snoqualmle tlonal Forest. U.S. Forest Service official said early Saturday the blaze raged out of control despite the efforts of some 100 men on the line. The blaze broke out Friday afternoon and grew from 40 acres to 200 acres in a few hours. Flrelines were constructed only to have the flames leap over them.

Somo three miles of flrellnPs were to be rebuilt Saturday, the Forest Service spokesman said. Four aerial tankers that dropped retardants on the blaze Friday returned Saturday. "If It wasn't for the tankers Friday, we'd be in a lot more trouble," the spokesman said. The steep terrain in the area has prevented the use of heavy equipment and most work Is be- Ing done by hand. Park Board takes a look at many signs Registration for 30th Derby opens reported to call for replacement vain.

Registration for the 30th annual Port Angeles Salmon Derby officially opens today at five locations in Port Angeles, according to information received from Port Angeles Salmon Club registration head, Wally iJt. of Egypt's troops in Yemen with a mixed army from Tunisia. AL gerla and Sudan prior to a pie- blscite. The opening session of the for. elgn ministers' meeting in Khar.

PUD sees increase in operating funds An eight per cent Increase in operating income is expected in 1968 for the Clallam County PUD, according to the prelim. inary budget. Manager M. D. Parrett turned the budget over to commission.

Wednesday for their inspec. tion. Although the budget Is sub. jcct to revision between now And the first Monday In Oc. tober, it shows operating in.

of $1,800,000 from bill, ing. Expenses were listed at $2,078,000 for the coming year. Parrett said the estimated -cash balance for this year will exceed $200,000. "The increase reflected upon customer growth, heavy underground construction and related equipment to keep up with that growth," Parrett said. In other business, the fire insurance program was reviewed with Pacific Underwriters.

An appraisal of new additions within the last three years was made and the insurance was adjusted accordingly. A new three year lease was signed with Allen Logging Forks, for property in the Hoh area. Final plans have been drafted to change employes' pension program from a private insurance company to the state pension Plan. Commissioners also discussed the PUD booth at the fair. Last year, the district took first place in the Merchants Division.

They also noted that with the help of Owens -Brothers Construction Co. two 80-foot poles were set up at the fairgrounds for logging events. Registration points include Thunderblrd Boat House Hook, Mel's Sporting Goods, Coventon's Tackle Shop, Olym. pic Recreation and Bruno's Cafe. Registration data is available at the above-mentioned locations.

Fishermen planning to fish the finals of the derby Saturday or Sunday must reg. ister and pay final fees before 9 P.m. Friday night. The Salmon Club will operate a late registration point Friday from G- P.ni. at the Union Service Station at First and Lincoln, where several of the maior prizes are on display.

The 30th annual event car- rles a prize list valued at over $10,000. There will be 13 major prizes, seven minor awards and a membership pri7.e, headed by a 1967 sedan, a 16-foot travel trailer, a boat, motor, trailer combination, five boats, two out. board motors and $350 worth of fishing tackle. All derby details, rules and regulations arid pertinent data are printed in the club's bro- chure, which is available free at all registration points, according to president Scooter Chapman. The officers and directors of the Salmon Club will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

at the Elks Temple to go over other derby details. THE UOCK Fatrworkers broiling in Saturday's sun Queen Robyn Johnson making rounds of fairgrounds with big smile Hikers astounded by pink mountain in midst of Olym. pics; turn out to be Mt. Wilder area coated, mountain and trees, by pink bomte dumped to fight recent forest fire there Fisherman breaking through log jam, losing reel deep in tangle of logs, re. trieving by hauling line hand over hand off reel until able to lift it out of crevice at line's end Old beat.up car parked at swimming pool for two days with very flat tire.

Salmon anglers taking advantage of great weather Weekend editor arriving to find himself without much news due to a machine breakdown. Signs and monuments CM me in for a lot of attention at the Thursday meeting of the Port Angeles City Park Specifically, the sign at (lie on. trance park on Fast First St. and the Lions' Club Friendship Monument received the most attention. No firm plans have been made, but the large sign, indicating Port Angeles industries, which also includes church service notices and service club infor- ination, now sitting on the entrance park at First and Pern; streets, may be moved to an area at Hie foot of Penn on Front St.

property owners liavo indicated 'hey would allow the city to make a wayside area on this location, now that Front St. is one-way west, but the board decided to delay any move until the one.way street situation is resol'ed once and for all. At the same time, the board received a letter asking about a similar sign at Haynes Park. This area has been getting a lot of traffic and the board wants to delay any action or beautification at that until further study can be made and an over-all plan formulated, On (he the Port Angeles Lions Club's Friendship Monument chairinan, Donald Bettger. came before the board to request that the Ioc.il service club be given sion to move its white arch from F.dlz Hook to the Ihvnes Park area, just west of the parking area.

The Lions Club received word from its international officials that the monuments are meant to be placed near border cros- near Fourth and at the end of Race St. by Olympic Memorial Hospital so that visitors and local people can look over the clly and harbor area. Laurel St. turn-around sing to signify the international beautification is continuing and good will between countries the project Is speeding along, where Lions was felt by gro ip and the local Clubs operate. It the international by many members of club that the Hook site is too far removed from tourist traffic.

The board was sympathetic to the problem, but in view of dp- laying placement of signs of their own at Haynes Park were reluctant to give them perrnis- sion for the Haynes Park site. Alternate areas were discussed and the foot of Lincoln was suggested as being a site for the monument, as border crossing areas are. close gets will be put by. He tiger and Louis Elterich, local archers, also of tlie Lions Club, said they thought this location would be suitable and even better than Haynes Park Mtmbei.s of the Lions Club board of directors toured the Lincoln SI. site later In the day and found It satisfactory.

The much (raveled monument may come tu rest at the foot of Lincoln Kt, prior to its formal dedication Sept. 0. oilier business: board was told by City Manager Donald Heirman that The fountain, given to the city by the S'oroptlmist's Club, will be moved to another location. The board suggested three sites: Front and Laurel, In front of City Hall and In the area of the Port Angeles City Library, rec- oirimending the Front and Laurel location. The Soroptlmists are to receive a copy of me recommendation before action is taken.

archery range will be constructed at Lincoln Park, ju.st west of the sodded are; and west of the trailer space area. A CO-yard range with tar- in for use by hers. board reduced the charge for trailers and tenters at Lincoln Park. The old rate for a trailer staying overnight was This was reduced to plans are being formulated to move, baiiicades and grade the areas at the end of --heard Recreation Director Dick Mulllns tell of plans to have gymnasiums open during the year in the evening for drop- in At present, tentative plans have been made to 5Hevuns Junior High gymnasivm open four nights a with the city providing ndul' supervision. Mulllns is working with School District.

'ffici ils OP. this project. Fifth in a series Four times more industrial land needed CLOUDY By M. JAMFS MANDF.HS Evening News Staff Writer The Comprehensive Plan es- tl mates almost four times the land required In 1960 for Industrial and commercial uses will be required in 1985. In 1960, HO acres were used for commercial uses and 250 acres for Industrial uses.

Two- hundred acres will be needed for commercial use and 940 acres will be needed for Industrial use In 1085. The total needed for residential use will also show an increase, according to the plan. In 8,100 acres we re needed with 10,000 acres expected to be needed by 1985. A decrease in the number of acres needed for agricultural use is predicted by the plan. Thlrty-six thousand acres were needed In '960, but only 34,500 are expected to be needed in 1985.

The total amount of vacant land is expected to drop from 56,000 acres to 54,800 acres. Anticipated land use, both commercial and residential, will be predominantly in the suburban fringe areas of the local cities, and In the waterfront and view lot subdivisions along the Strait. The plan says, "Proposed land use, either in or outside of urban areas, shall be based upon the ability of the soil to adequately absorb septic tank runoff without polluting. In a substantial portion of the County, sanitary sewer facilities and sewer treatment plants must be provided in order to per. mlt maximum density use of the land." Industrial land uses and es.

tablishments shall be developed in areas reserved for Industry and In areas proposed for in. ing roads in pi imp agricultural land. "Consideration should also be given to the location of proposed Industrial bites in re- latlon to prevailing winds and to nearby existing and future residential areas," the plm states. In conjunction, the plan says development of residential areas should be withheld in pollution. problem areas, in which septic tank disposal is difficult because of high water tables or impervious subsoils.

The major objectives of this section of the plan are to reserve areas in logical loca. tions for future industrial land use. Separate, wherever possible, dustrial parks, according to the conflicting land uses by means Plan. Land In prime agricultural areas should be encouraged for of buffer districts. Encourage the most appropriate use of the land that is trances rather tl-jn h.iph.iz unattractive, commercial strip districts.

Discourage premature subdivision of Kind and group together similar land uses, to Prevent mixed land uses. Prevent development in ex- Isting and future airport ap. proacl: zones, to reserve these areas for cemeteries, public parks and recreation areas and agriculture. One of the major problems pointed out in the plan Is the growing conflict between resi. dentlal and agricultural use of land In the Sequim.Dungeness area, Another is streams and lakes in some areas being endangered by polluted septic tank drainage.

Approximately one-half of the 1,113,000 acres of land in the county (5 in federal ownership agricultural use only, the Plan available for development of the suggests. It also suggests dev. county. elopment of policy in certain Provide Highway Entrance districts to allow residential Districts that will enable the development only along exist, cities to create attractive en- at the present time, according started. iota' revenue obtained from Urn.

sold on these lands. 'limber companies own 29.4 per cent of the land and most of 'his territory is used as a res. ervoir of future Auent source of employment. Only nine per cent of the land is available for Private develop. ment, Approximately eight per cent of the total land area is prime agricultural land.

Of this total, only 03 per cent Is used for agricultural purposes. Most agricultural lard Is in the Sequim Dungene area. Trends land use county jxMnt toward land development and land speculation in regard to waterfront and view property In the county, especially in the Sequlm-nunge. ness area. Many mobile home developments are also being to the plan.

Thirteen and one-half percent of the land is In state ownership which provides revenue to the county, 80 per cent of the The plan suggests a new set of zoning regulations be adopted and gradual discontinuance of non-conforming land uses and structures be encouraged..