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6 The SATURDAY, Burlington JAN. Free 7, 1967 Press Johnny Keane, Former Baseball Manager, Dies HOUSTON (AP) John Joseph (Johnny) Keane, the peppery ex-manager of the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Yankees, died Friday night in his Houston home of an acute heart attack. He was 55. Keane led the Cardinals to a 1964 World Series victory over the Yankees, four games to three.

Almost immediately, he gave, the Cards his resignation, Yankees fired Yogi Berra as manager and Keane was Berra's replacement. When the Yankees plunged to 10th place last May, Ralph Houk replaced Keane as manager. At the time of his death, Keane was a special assignment scout for the American League California Angels. Keane was born in St. Louis, but he was a Houston resident for more than 30 years, playing and managing the Texas League Houston Buffs before moving into the big leagues.

He was a third baseman in his playing days. He managed Cardinal farm teams in Rochester, N.Y.; Omaha, and Columbus before moving up to the parent club as a coach in 1959. A year later, he replaced Solly Hemus as Cardinal manager. After his 1964 series victory, Keane said, "I waited 35 years for this. That's a long time, but it was worth it.

I never dreamed a human being could be this happy." U.S. Marines Hit Beaches In Mekong Delta THANH PHU PENINSULA, Vietnam (AP) A U.S. Marine Corps task force hit the beaches of this Mekong Delta area Friday and helicoptered onto landing zones inland. It was the first direct American troop commitment to the delta in the Vietnam war. Splashing ashore in steel amtraks from U.S.

7th Fleet ships moored in the South China Sea, the Marines quickly secured the beaches at the southern tip of this marshy peninsula 55 miles south of Saigon. This area has long been a Viet Cong base. Other Marines, poised aboard the helicopter carrier Iwo Jima, flew inland in assaults upon suspected Communist training camps and bivouacs. A task force of Vietnamese marines also moved in as this largest amphibious operation so far in Vietnam got under way, The Vietnamese landed in helicopters and surface craft at midday Saturday because at difficult sea conditions that prevailed Friday. The Marine beach landings were virtually unopposed except for snipers.

The helicopter forces also caught some sniper fire. By Saturday morning, Ma rines were moving out across the water-logged muddy terrain after a night of sniper harassment. Gen. William C. Westmore- GM Recalling 270,000 Cars To Replace Steering Shafts DETROIT (AP) Motors Corp.

announced Friday it is recalling nearly 270,000 of its 1967 cars to replace possibly defective steering shafts recently adopted as a new safety device. The company said the suspect shafts are in the smaller models produced by GM, and that none of its larger models is affected. The new, impact-absorbing steering columns collapse under extreme pressure, such as from a collision. A GM spokesman said that eight failures have been reported so far under circumstances such as parking or turning at low speeds. The eight cases, he said, did not involve accidents.

He said the defect is in the way the shaft was installed, not in the design of it. Vehicles involved, GM said, are 89,950 Chevrolet Chevelles and Fl Caminos, 76,103 Pontiac Tempests, 56,441 Oldsmobile F- 85s and 46,749 Buick Specials. No other GM cars are affected because the steering shafts in all other GM cars, while still the safety version, are of a different design and do not involve the same assembly problem, the spokesman said. He said he did not know how many campaigns the company has launched to recall its models, but added that GM would have reported any to the federal South Burlington Snow Removal Lags South Burlington still has some Christmas snow on its sidewalks and Town Manager Henry N. LeClair is pointing an accusing finger at an unsympathetic Mother Nature.

Admitting snow removal from the sidewalks is behind the usual schedule, LeClair blamed it on a near-record snowfall coupled with a warming spell that made the snow too wet to shoot through a snow blower. South Burlington doesn't have a regular sidewalk plow, but usually makes out pretty well with rented equipment and a big blower that shoots the snow into trucks. This year 14.9 inches fell on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, nearing the 24-hour record of inches set last Feb. 25 and 26. When the sidewalk digging out began, a bulldozer was tried on the sidewalks, but it didn't work; it shoved a lot of snow into a lot of driveways and walks that had been shoveled by hand.

Then the snow blower went to work. and the weather turned warm and a lot of the snow turned to slush that wouldn't be blown. So they tried using a scoop lifter to dump it into trucks, and that worked but it was awfully slow. Friday it turned cold again and the snow dried out enough to put the blower in operation again. LeClair said although South Burlington doesn't have a sidewalk plow like the city's, the town also doesn't have sidewalks like the city's.

There aren't so many miles of them and they're separated by long stretches of walk-less streets. Burlington Community Theater To Hold Tryouts On Monday evening at 8 the Burlington Community Theater will hold a short business meeting at its club rooms, 138 N. Winooski and will then hold tryouts for the winter production. The try-outs will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday, beginning at 8 p.m. at the club rooms.

Those wishing to read for roles may come on any of the three evenings. "Picnic," by William Inge, will begin rehearsal the following week and will be, performed on Feb. 20 and 21 at the Taft School Auditorium. The play, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Critics' Circle Award, shows a group of small-town citizens in reaction to the sudden presence of a young man "whose animal vitality seriously upsets the entire group." (Hawkins; World-Telegram and Sun). His effect upon a wary mother, her two daughters, and a spinster schoolteacher bring change and upheaval into their previously placid lives.

Boston Fire Chief Seriously Injured In Auto Accident BOSTON (AP) Boston Fire Chief James J. Flanagan was seriously injured Friday night in a three-car accident on the Southeast Expressway. Flanagan's car was involved in a minor rear-end collision, police said, but while he exchanged papers outside the car, a third vehicle struck the cars wedging him between the cars, and breaking both legs. Police said Flanagan directed rescuers in placing splints on this broken legs. He was taken to Boston City Hospital and placed on the danger list.

Flanagan, who joined the deI partment in 1929, was appointed chief Nov. 1, 1966. He received national recognition in 1963 when an early morning fire swept the Sherry Biltmore Hotel killing four persons. His direction of rescue efforts was credited with saving scores of lives. MAKE 1967 A FLOWER YEAR 184 Main St.

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Matinee "Munsters Go Home" 2:00 P.M. Color STARTS SUNDAY Charleton Heston Technicolor 6:45 9:00 "Khartoum" Capitol TheatrE MONTPELIER TONIGHT THRU SAT. Jack Lemmon Walter Matthau in "The FORTUNE COOKIE" DIME-A-DIP DINNER Holy Gross Church Malletts Bay Sunday, Jan. 8th SERVING FROM 12:00 to 1:30 P.M. BENEFIT NEW CHURCH FUND Club members and all those interested in Community Theater are invited to come to the try-outs any of three evenings to read for the roles of the seven women and four men.

"Our fall play, with a casi of eight, included six actors new to the Burlington stage," said President Dick Young, "and we hope to see some more new faces at this week's tryouts." land, commander of U.S. forces in Vietnam, told newsmen aboard the carrier Iowa Jima that the Marine assault, though of short duration, marked the first commitment of American troops to the delta, which has a population of six million and is important as a rich rice-growing area. Westmoreland added: "In the coming months it is quite likely that there will be some American troops permanently in the delta area. They will be very much in the minority compared with the Vietnamese soldier." The first Marines to hit the delta were from the 1st Battalion, 9th Regiment, an outfit that has seen a lot of action near the demilitarized zone between North and South Vietnam. The commander of Company, Capt.

or Michael Sayers, Fort Smith, told newsmen at the beach, "We were prepared for the worst, but we walked in unopposed. "I didn't expect too much opI was surprised there was position, but I 1 did expect some. none," the captain said of his sector. Westmoreland told newsmen that the Thanh Phu Peninsula, also named the Phanh Phong Peninsula, "is a well established Viet Cong base along the coast." The multibattalion forces engaged in the delta landings, code-named Deckhouse Five, assembled last weekend aboard a 12-ship Navy task force off the coastal resort of Vung Tau, waiting for weather to clear. D-Day was postponed twice because of hazardous sea conditions, particularly for the Vietnamese marines, who had to clamber oversides of their assault transports, down scramble nets, and into landing craft.

Eventually, the order was given for the U.S. Marines to go in first. They assaulted through the gray light of Friday morning, ramming eight steel amtraks onto "White Beach" after barrages of artillery and rocket fire from the 7th Fleet heavy cruiser Canberra and the medium rocket ship St. Francis River. With the beach secure, the remainder of the U.S.

Marine battalion landing team flew to landing zones in helicopters. By late afternoon, the first U.S. troops deployment into the delta was completed. Activities Calender BURLINGTON Jan. 8 p.m., CHAPTER PEO MEETING at the home of Mrs.

Lelon Weaver, 45 Southcrest Drive. A business meeting will follow a talk by John Gardner on "Railroading in Vermont." Silversmith Skinger is shown working at craft in Alburg in 1940s. government to comply with a new auto safety law. The company said owners of 269,200 cars involved in the current campaign are being told by certified mail to bring their cars to GM dealers promptly. In Washington, Dr.

William Haddon federal highway safety administrator, said his office had been informed day afternoon of the action." Local Debaters At UNH Today Debaters from South Burlington and Burlington High Schools will participate in the 50th annual High School Novice Debate Tournament for New England Schools this Saturday at the University of New Hampshire. Topic for debate: Resolved, that the foreign aid program of the United States should be limited to non- military assistance. Two of the four representatives from each school will argue for the proposition; two will take the opposite view. Joseph Skinger, Silversmith, Dies STOWE Joseph A. Skinger, 55, wel silversmith, died unexpectedly at his home Friday evening.

He was born in Worcester, March 16, 1911, the son of Bruno and Rose (Guyer) Skinger. He had been a fulltime resident of Vermont since 1946, when he started his silversmith business in Alburg. The family later moved to Stowe. He leaves his wife, Constance (Adams) Skinger of Stowe; three daughters, Joanna, Erica and Carol, all of Stowe; a brother, Richard T. Skinger of Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters, Mrs.

Alice LaRoche of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Mary Noonan of Worcester, This Weekend Make dining a pleasure with soft music and pleasant. on atmosphere DINNERS SERVED FROM 5 P.M. SUNDAY FROM 4:00 TO 9:00 P.M. Complete Meals from $2.95 Shelburne Road South Burlington Phone UN 3-9814 American Express Carte Blanche MOTOR INN Credit Cards Honored Rated by Mobil Travel Guide Vermonter Helps Wreckage lies in background as medics and onlookers help five U.S.

servicemen injured when two helicopters collided at Tan Son Nhut Air Base in Saigon Thursday. Among those who helped remove injured was S. Sgt. David F. Shanks of St.

Albans, Vt. (UPI Telephoto) A History Of Teacher Pay If a look at the past and the School Board reveals happen in a local vacuum. Three times in the last three times have walked the board has had pressure wide sources. The Burlington Teachers ed down by the School Here is a brief history of the negotiations, with some of the tangential factors. Jan.

1962 Teachers presented the present index, which they are trying in the present negotiations to maintain. State minimum (since July 1957) was $3,400. March 1962 Teachers won their index, with a base of $4,000, a figure $600 above the state minimum, However, average salary for all beginning teachers in the state was $4,118, with secondary teachers getting about $200 more than those in the elementary grades. In 1963, the average salary for all teachers rose to $4,244. July 1964 State minimum requirement jumped to $4,000.

Dec. 1964 Teachers asked for a base of board offered $4,300 the first year and full amount the next; conclusion: board accepted BTA recommendation. At that time, the teachers were getting $8,280 at the top of their index. The state average, however, was $4,452. Burlington, then, was $500 over the minimum, but only $48 above what was actually being paid.

Also, in 1964, state began pouring financial aid into local schools, giving Burlington $100,000 more than the previous year. March 1965-School Department won increase in city school tax rate, after warning that if the tax boost hadn't passed, teachers couldn't have been paid raises. Board also sought additional city revenue; was By CHARLES LERRIGO four years negotiation between Burlington teachers anything, it shows salary negotiations do not four years the teachers have come to the board and away with very nearly their asking. But in each case on it not only by the local teachers but by state- unsuccessful. same index with a $5,600 base; board.

Ransom of $50,000 Frees Woman Held in Her Home Association had their most recent package turnBoard at the close of December. Dec. 1965 Board still maximum salary would be ing additional sources of reve- $10,304, with additional nue from city fathers; still un- increments for advanced successful. schooling. Board rejects BTA And in 1965, state aid to Bur- prospoals.

lington increased another Offer of School Board raises 000. Average starting salary minimum salary to $5,300 throughout state was $4,691. for the first time a starting March 1966 After several figure comparative with other warm sessions with board large school systems in the pushing for raises only as high state. But board refused to go as new proposed state along with proportionate boost minimum, with the average on the maximum levels, claimsalary in the state $191 more ing they are already competithan what Burlington was tive. paying its first year teachers, Even with the increases the and with BTA asking for a raise BTA proposed, however, of $500 with the present index; Burlington will still be below a compromise, with teachers professional associations' winning a $500 across-the-board recommendations for both hike.

Maximum salary went to maximum and minimum $8,780. salaries. According to the March The city, according to the agreement, the teachers would BTA survey, is competitive at have a $5,000 base and the the maximum levels, but with present index if sufficient state 1.84 maximum on the aid came through. a present index, does not approach the July, 1966 State minimum 2.0 index for 10 service requirement jumps from $4,000 recommended years National and to $4,800. City still over miniby Vermont Education As somum by $200, but still under ciations.

average starting salary. Dec. 1966 State aid came The School Board proposal through, an increase of $238,000 would lower the top of the over the previous year. March index to 1.76, but adds an agreement went into effect additional five per cent increbeginning Jan. 1, 1967.

ment for teachers attaining Maximum salary was $9,200. five years service at the Dec. 1966 Salary study con- maximum step. ducted by BTA committee shows city teachers have com- Since the board has made its petitive salaries at maximum offer, BTA has drawn up three levels. Study also shows city alternative proposals, which is not competitive with starting with the board proposal will be salaries.

In 1966, state average presented teachers for a vote on beginning salaries went to Monday. $5,078. And the final decision for the Dec. 1966 BTA asks for year comes Wednesday by the minutes after depositing the money in the designated room. Hill told authorities the money was gone when he returned.

The briefcase was found in another part of the library later, indicating that the money was removed from the building in some other manner, officials said. Mrs. Hill said the man left the home after outlining the plan to her husband. The man told her as he left that he would return in five minutes, she said. When he didn't return after several minutes, Mrs.

Hill said she This Saturday struggled to the front of the house and attracted a neighbor's attention by breaking the glass in a window with her head. Scott Werner, special agent i in charge of the Denver office of the FBI, said Friday night, "'We don't know how many persons were involved." The FBI entered the case, Werner said, after receiving official clearance from the U.S. attorney's office in Denver. The clearance was based on what Werner termed "bank larceny statutes." 200 Student Council Delegates To Attend Workshop in Brandon RUTLAND 200 Student Council members from throughout the state will meet at Otter Valley Union High School in Brandon Jan. 7 for the second Annual Miniature Workshop sponsored by District III-Region 2 of the Vermont Association of Student Councils.

The students will attend classes and special lab periods in which they will be trained in the techniques of solving pertinent council problems. The theme for the workshop revolves around the topic: "A Time for Action." It relates mainly to the position of the youth of Vermont in the America of tomorrow as the guardians of the future. Matinee at 2:00 ENDS FLYNN Eve. ut 6:55 and 8:55 TODAY PETER "AFIER. SELLERS THE FOX Released UNITED ARTISTS thee COLOR by DeLuxe SUNDAY-MONDAY-TUESDAY SUNDAY SHOWS AT MIRISCH PRODUCTIONS, INC.

ST NOR AOL Jul Brynner of "Return the COLOR by De LITE UNITED ARTISTS Seven" Saturday Gourmet Dinner at VALLEY BOLTON, VERMONT A Night in Old Deutchland: First: A visit to the Valley Corner Appetizer Buffet German Beer Soup Wilted Lettuce Salad Pumpernickel Sauerbraten with Gingersnap Gravy Potato Pancakes Bavarian Carrots Rich Black Coffee Apple Streudel An excellent selection of German table wines is available. Continuous entertainment from 4:30 p.m. in the James Moore Tavern BOULDER, Colo. (AP) Ransom of $50,000 cash was paid Friday to free the wife of a Boulder bank president held prisoner in her home. Betty Lue Hill, 42, was left bound and unharmed in her home after a man, who forced his way into the house at gunpoint, made arrangements by telephone with her husband, Leo, to get the money.

Mrs. Hill told authorities a man in his early 20s was at the door when she answered a knock about 11 a.m. She said his face was covered with a red and white stocking cap which had been pulled over his face with holes cut out for eyes. "He came right in the door and told me to turn she said. "He asked me to be quiet and said nothing would happen to me." Mrs.

Hill said the man forced her to lie down in the hall while he taped her legs and wrists. Mrs. Hill said she was unable to hear the instructions the man gave to her husband when he called the bank. Hill, officials said later, was told in the telephone conversation to get $50,000 in cash and take it to a room at the University of Colorado library. Paul Dawson, chairman of the board of the First National Bank of Boulder, said Hill followed the man's instructions.

He said Hill put the money $40,000 in $20 bills and $10,000 in $50 bills in a briefcase and waited, as instructed, in a lavaI tory in the library for 10, LAST TIMES TODAY! MATINEE AT 2 P.M. EVENING AT 6:45 8:55 WALT DISNEY presents Follow Me. Boys! VERA MacMURRAY MILES ADULTS MAT. $1.00, EVE. $1.25 CHILDREN MAT.

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Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Knights of Pythias Going To Montreal Bethel Lodge, Knights of Pythias, will make a visitation to the Ivanhoe Lodge in Montreal Monday. The group will leave at 4 p.m. by chartered bus from the parking lot at 100 South Winooski Ave. The Rank of Knight will be exemplified by Past Supreme Representative Harry Pencer.

Members will be accompanied by their wives. The first class will be held in parliamentary procedure, which in itself will be divided into two sections: one for those who are not acquainted with it and one for those who have been versed in it previously. The chairman of the sponsoring region, Louis J. Tesconi, will instruct students who are not familiar with the traditional Robert's Rules of Order, while Joseph M. O'Neill, a Rutland attorney and parliamentarian, will hold the session in advanced parliamentary procedure.

Hospitalized Earl Bushey, 256 N. Winooski underwent surgery Thursday at DeGoesbriand Memorial Hospital. 2 PERFORMANCES TODAY SUNDAY 2 8 PM MATINEE ADM. ADULTS 2.00 CHILDREN 1.00 EVENING PERFORMANCES $2.50 $2.00 AF SOUND NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED OF MUSiC JULIE ANDREWS COLOR CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER BY DE LUXE 13th BIG WEEK! STATE BY ALL THIS GREAT DO ATTRACTION NOT MISS.