Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 2

PAGE ALTON EVENING TELEUHAPH SATURDAY, MARCH 9,1968 Two Counts Remain In Roxana Sex Case EDWARDSVILLE Three of five counts of an Indictment charging an ex-Roxana police officer with sexual crimes with a 16-year-old girl were quashed over a technicality at a criminal motion hearing Circuit Judge Austin Lewis here Friday. Meanwhile, hearings were rescheduled on motions to quash indictments against East Alton Mayor Charles Vanpre'ter, 'and Fort Russell Township Tax Collector Harold Haycraft and his wife, Betty. Three counts, all felonies, charging Marvin McEuen of Roxana with indecent liberties with a child were dismissed on a motion by Defense Attorney Irving Wiseman over a technicality in the indictment's format. Asst. State's Attorney Gerald J.

McGlvern confessed the technical error but argued against quashing the remaining two counts of the indictment, which charge McEuen with contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor. Judge Lewis quashed the three counts of indecent liberties but ordered McEuen to trial on the other counts March 18. However, count 1 of the Feb. 5 indictment which was quashed Friday is identical to an indictment returned by November grand jury and therefore can be tried, McGivern said. The other counts, alleging sexual offenses against the girl Oct.

20 and 21, 1967, can be re-presented to the grand jury. Wiseman argued a battery of motions pertaining to alleged evidence against his client with intent to obtain such information, for his defense preparation. Judge Lewis denied a motion to order a psychiatric examination of the girl. The Judge allowed a defense motion for Wiseman to see a purported letter from McEuen to the girl, ordered the Roxana police chief to allow the defense to see the police report In the case, and ordered McGivern to furnish Wiseman with a copy of the girl's birth certificate and a list of state witnesses. A so-called diary ofHlie girl was the focal point for heated debate between Wiseman, who demanded the right to see it, and McGivern who said "The diary will not be used in evidence." Judge Lewis decided that the diary would bei turned over to the court and he would decide on the possible use of its contents 'by the defense.

Otherwise, it would be impounded by the court. A motion to quash' 11 counts of indecent liberties with the same girl by another ex- Roxana policeman, George Hodson, was taken under advise ment by the judge, who said McEuen would be tried first. A hearing on a motion to quash an indictment charging official misconduct against Vanpreter was rescheduled first for March 14, then for March 26 because State's Attorney Leon Scroggins could not attend the March 14 setting. Vanpreter was accompanied to the courthouse Friday by his attorney, Francis Manning, Po lice Chief Harold Riggins, am two East Alton friends, Bil Linkogle and Clyde DeGerlia. Vanpreter's case will be heard before Macoupin County Circui Judge Paul Verticchio.

The Haycrafts also appeared In court Friday represented, by their attorney, D. A. McGrady of Gillespie. Trial was set for April 22 by Judge Lewis. The pair is accused in connec tion with the handling of tax funds of the Bethalto and Rox ana school districts.

State's At torney Scroggins said a hearing on motions to quash the indict ments will be feeard March 25 Several criminal tntfrteg February Indictments were heard in circuit court Friday. Judge Lewis withheld his decision for further study on a motion to quash an indictment of armed robbery against Leon Smallwood 19, of 2006 Salu Alton, and Richard Carman, 18, of 40 Sullivan Drive, Alton. The pair are accused of the New Year's -Eve shooting holdup of Miss Loraine Lambert, finsdale, 111., who was with tfrs. Louise Grosjean of Alton in front of the Midtown Restaurant. Miss Lambert was shot in By JOHN CIIADWICK Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) After more than seven weeks of debate, the Senate has forged a civil rights bill which is ready or a final vote.

A major provision would outlaw discrimina- ion in the sale or rental of most of the nation's housing. "I think we got as much in this field as we had any right to Suspect Arrested in Murder of Altonian Authorities In Freemont Coun- Friday arrested a man sought for questioning in Knox County, in the slay- ng last Monday of Charles William Weibel, 29, of Alton. Robert L. Hollingsworth, 32, of Bartelso, 111., was picked up by a Freemont County deputy sheriff while hitchhiking yes- afternoon near Riverton, Wyo. He was arrested on a description put out "by Knox ounty authorities.

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New York. Chicago, Detroit St. Louis. the wrist and stomach by a ski- masked bandit. Public Defender Robert Trone, in his motion to quash, attacked the phraseology of the indictment.

Smallwood and Carman have been hi Jail for 67 days since their arrest by Alton police. Trone also moved to quash an Indictment of attempted murder against Smallwood over the alleged Dec. 31 shooting. Jndgc Lewis denied the motion. Scroggins asked that an in- dictment of robbery against Clement West Logan, 24, of 2006 Salu Alton, be removed from the criminal docket with leave to reinstate.

Logan is wanted by the U.S. Marine corps and was ordered turned over to military authorities by Judge Lewis. In another action, the Judge quashed an indictment against Mrs. Patricia Elrod of Alton who was accused of burglary in connection with a Dec. 22 burglary of an Alton home.

The state may re-present the case against her to the grand jury. CLOUDY AND SHOWERS Bain and showers are forecast Saturday night for the area stretching from the central Rockies to the Gulf Coast. Senate Set for Vote on Rights Snow flurries are expected in Montana. Colder is expected in the northern and central Rockies. (AP Wire- photo Map) Weather Forecast hope for," Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield said Friday after the last of the amendments was voted.

He termed the open-housing section an upset victory for its supporters. The Senate approved the amended version 61 to 19, opening the way for a vote on passage Monday. As the bill now stands, its principal provisions would: prohibit discrimination in the sale and rental of housing. When fully effective Jan. 1, 1970, the ban would cover nearly 70 per cent of the nation's housing units.

federal penalties for interfering by force or threats with the right to vote, serve on juries, use public accommodations, attend public schools and engage in other spe- been charged with robbery, Knox County authorities say. The motive in the killing, Knox County Sheriff Marion B. Youngstafel said, was believed to be robbery. Hollingsworth signed a waiver of extradition before a Wyoming justice of the peace. Indiana authorities left last night on the trip and are expected to return Hol- lingsWorth to Vincennes, late Monday.

Weibel's head was crushed by a blunt instrument. His body was found by a farmer in a ditch Tuesday noon be- tween Bruceville and Bicknell, about 13 miles north of Vincennes, which is the Knox County seat. Weibel, originally from Indiana, had left Alton Sunday to visit his father, Charles E. Weibel, in Wheatiand, Ind. The victim lived with his brother- in-law and sister, Mr.

and Mrs. Harold Burden, at 2321 Brandt Alton. Funeral services were held for Weibel this morning in Bicknell, Ind. He was buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery there. ifically protected activities.

it a federal crime to ross a state line with intent to ncite a riot, to obstruct firemen nd policemen engaged in sup- ressing a riot, or to transport interstate commerce or teach ow to make and use firearms, xplosives and incendiary in riots. to American Indians he protections of the Bill of lights. Mansfield told reporters he ad not thought it would be pos- ible to get a bill through the enate with open-housing provi ions. He said Sens. Philip A.

Hart, Jacob K. Javits, R- I.Y., Walter F. Mondale, and Edward W. Brooke, deserve "the lion's hare of the credit." They were the principal spon ors of an open-housing proposal hat would have covered virtual- all of the nation's housing. Under a compromise worked with Republican Leader Evrett M.

Dirksen of Illinois, who at first opposed any legislation this field, the coverage was To wing Fees (Continued From Page 1) of a wreck before state police arrive because sometimes they are called by a passerby before police can be notified. (Most towing firms in the area also monitor police radios). Wright said the burning of traffic warning fuses and the paying of union help in these cases all are considered in the total charge for the towing service. The towing firm employes also administer first aid to the injured at the scene, he added. Wright pointed out that he has a large investment in his towing operation, with a wrecker costing and a wrecker costing $10,000.

"We have good equipment, the latest," he said, "a we try to give good service." He said his prices are charged according to the Chilton flat rate service manual for service stations, which includes towing service. Wright called his work a "thankless" Job because towing firms never get thanked for saving somebody's life at the scene of an accident, for comforting the injured, or for explaining the situation to relatives later. The insurance companies spokesman estimated that Wright's charges, on the average, are running "50 per cent too high." Investigation by the Telegraph shows that there is no hard and fast rule to gauge towing prices, and that charges vary. The two state police officers who attended the meeting Thursday were Lt. 0.

W. Reichert and Sgt. D. F. Johnson.

Sgt. Johnson said overcharging is an "intolerable situation and should have been stopped a long time ago." The state police don't like it, he said, because it makes the troopers who handles accidents "look bad," as if they were getting a kickback. However, there was nothing the state police could do about it, the officers indicated. Lt. Reichert said if enough complaints were made, perhaps the stale headquarters could be notified.

Police Start Big Push to Collect on Meter Violations Alton police began a crackdown on motorists failing to appear or pay fines on parking violations. Police served "failing to appear" notices on 22 Alton residents and announced plans to continue until the files are cleared. Police Chief William H. Petersen told the Telegraph today that those failing to appear on the order now being served would face arrest on warrants. The "falling to appear" not ices now being served are a convenience form, Chief Petersen told the Telegraph.

Although they technically are arrests warrants, and arrest reports are filed on persons being served, no bond is required and the defendants are not required to post bond as is usually required in arrests. The 22 persons arrested Friday had parking tickets totaling $257. Chief Petersen said in addition to the parking fines, those arrested still will face fines and costs in magistrate's court. "If these notices are ignored, arrest warrants will be issued," Chief Petersen told the Telegraph today. "Those arrested will be brought to police head quarters and will have to post bond or go to jail in lieu of bond.

"Most motorists pay their parking tickets promptly," Chief Racial (Continued From Page 1) listed "communications gap" as the most vehement complaint arising from the Belle Street meeting. Problems of adequate housing, jobs, and recreation were other complaints voiced by the participants and recorded by the HUD official In a meeting with Mayor Clyde Wiseman, DeUegrasfto said be learned that the Mayor is making a sincere effort to bridge the com- miuucatiOD gap with the Negroes to learn their feelings on the problems of the Negro community. Petersen said today. "And it's not fair to them to ignore those who let these tickets pile Two Drivers 9 Licenses Are Revoked Everett D. Rich of 721 Hal loran Wood River, wa issued a revocation of his cense for driving while intoxf cated, the office of Secretary of State Paul Powell reported this week.

A revocation was re-entere on Alfred C. Decker of 53 S. Ninth Wood River, wh reportedly was driving while his license was already revoked. Suspensions for committing three moving traffic violation within one year were issued to Charles E. Angle of Rte.

3, Ed wardsville; Louis R. Hale 2612 Yager Alton; Orre J. Nelson of Rte. 1, Moro; an John B. Metcalf 1465 Wil liams and George J.

Stan ich of 458 Prospect both Wood River. Probationary permits to driv were issued to Richard J. Leii ner of 240 Ladd and Lo. ard A. Simmons of 20 Alben both of Alton.

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U.S. casualties were reported light, but three news cor- were Villiam Brannigan, 32, of East Rockaway, N.Y., a correspond ent for the American Broadcast ng Jim Deckard of Shreve port, a cameraman for ABC, and Miss Jurate Kazickas 25, of New' Rochelle, N.Y., i reelance journalist. Photographer Missing Robert Ellison, 23, a photogra Dher for an organization called Empire News Service, was re ported missing. He was believed have been aboard a U.S. Air Force C123 shot down near Khe Sanh Wednesday.

Ellison is native of Minneapolis, Minn. Mortar rounds fired from U.S. Army Special Forces camp near the Cambodian border 7 miles north of Saigon fell acci dentally near a reconnaissance patrol that was directing th fire, the U.S. Command report ed. It said the shells killed on Vietnamese civilian irregula and wounded 13.

All-weather Navy A8 Intrud ers flew through contjnuin northeast monsoon weathe over North Vietnam Friday and guided by radar, struck a carg transfer and storage area 1 miles southwest of Haiphong fo the first time in the war. damage assessment was no available for the relatively sec ondary target, listed in U.S. reports as the "Ninh Giang indu trial area." ome guys don't have to smett good! But they live in a cave! Believe tis better to smell good! Dante leather lime Cologne, SHDER' Downtown Alton, Illinois ut back. The chief exemption provided the compromise is for indi- idual homeowners who handle he sale or rental of their pro- erty themselves, rather than sing a real-estate broker. ALTON and vicinity Clou dy with a chance of showers beginning late tonight and continuing Sunday.

Not much change in temperature with the low tonight in the 40s and the high Sunday 60 to 65. Outlook for Monday, showers, turning colder 8 a.m. at Alton Dam Tern perature 43; Tailwater 4.2 Yesterday's High 73. Low 37. Woman Says Company Truck Hit Her An Alton woman was hospitalized Friday afternoon after she claimed she was injured while walking on the picket line at Air Reduction Chessen Lane and East Broadway.

Mrs. Rodger Lemmons, 25, of 2817 Viewland refused to comment on the incident when she was contacted early today by the Telegraph at her room in St. Anthony's Hospital. Alton police reported that Mrs. Lemmons said she was struck by an Air Reduction Co.

truck Friday afternoon on Chessen Lane. The company reportedly has denied that the truck struck Mrs. Lemmons. Alton police had received a report from an anonymous caller at 1:43 p.m. Friday saying that women pickets were blocking the roadway at Air Reduction.

Police went to the scene and warned the pickets to keep the roadway clear. The incident involving Mrs. Lemmons was reported to lice at 3:05 p.m. The police report stated that Mrs. Lemmons was taken to St.

Joseph's Hospital and then transferred to St. Anthony's Hospital by a physician because of her condition." Wives and children of members of Local 2, Operating Engineers have been carrying formational picket signs since the union rejected the latest company contract offer on Tuesday. The union and company negotiators eaarlier Tuesday had agreed on an economic package. The strike has been marked with incidents of harassment Legal Series The Legal Aid Society will begin the first of a series of programs at the Sullivan Homes Community Center Monday night at 7 p.m. People Behind The By-Lines meet NEIL PETERS Neil Peters, drama and music reviewer for the Telegraph, adds a new dimension for coverage of the area's cultural affairs.

Neil has an extensive background including work professionally in theatre as an actor, choreographer and dancer, A graduate of the University of Illinois with a B.S. in Radio-Television, he is a former member of the Wisconsin State University Drama Department. Peters has choreographed for regional and professional dance companies, Chicago, commercial films and industrial shows, and University of Illinois and Wisconsin State University productions. Students who have studied with Peters who is also a ballet instructor have performed in Hollywood films, Broadway shows and touring companies of Music Man, Bye Bye Birdie, Auntie Maine, My Fair Lady; and with Marquis de Cuevas Ballet, Mannheim Opera Ballet, and American Ballet Companies, He holds a Master of Arts degree in Theatre from Southern Illinois University at dale. Peters has taught professional and continuity writing, acting, voice and diction, radio and television performing.

One of a series on Telegraph staff members who cover the in a five-county area..