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Benin Head Claims Coup Squashed Courier Newp, January 17, 1977-Page Fifteen i) year, $30-WIIIoji program of job projects and lax culs. Carter's plan emphasizes a large, onetime rebate and smaller permanent tax reduction. Under Ford's proposals, a family of four with income of a year would have Us World Inflation Drops But Leaders Stay Wary fr" 3 Ql wniies ana Alncans landed ear- smal ly Sunday morning at a i as awakened by ous points around the city. But day, he reported government troops drove them He said he had heard no re- off and also forced their DCS to par's of casualties "certainlv take off, the broadcast statement said. not to Americans." Benin, the former French col- Personal and regional animosities have kept its politics unstable throughout its 17 years of independence, ft has had nl least eight coups or attempted coups since then.

Kcrekou took over in a military coup in 1972 and eslab- listied a Marxist-Leninist govern ment. McCoo, Davis Sing For Each Other lure years. Carter's tax cuts wa iil. benefit lower income persons '1974 the United Slates ex- more lhan Ford's proposals do. pcricnced consumer price in- L'arter has not advocated in- nation of about 11 per cent.

In creasing the Social Security lax 1976, Ihe rale declined to be- ra Iween 5 and 6 per cent. In Japan the rate fell from 24.5 per cent to a bit more than in Germany from 7 (o 3.7; in France from 13.7 to 10.1; in from 10.8 lu 5.6. The two big problem economies, Ihe United Kingdom and Italy, remained exceptions, the rale in Italy rising from 19.1 Ford, growth this year'is ny are of particular concern, in many countries remains low, 1 sine( arc cons ex aiK (here js motlva pansion. lion lo spend on more modern Economists al Chase Manhal- planls and equipment. Ian Bank, parlly as a result of A third reason, of course, ii these conservative economic programs, expect output this year lo fall appreciably, in the price of oil.

inacceptable rate, somewhere from 5.25 per cenl in 1976 to about 3.5 to 4 per cenl this year, the need of many economies to adjust In still another increase between 6.5 per cent and 7 per cenl of the civilian labor force. Hut what continues to worry some economists is not what (continued from pagel) ingtnn, D.C., 2003G. Phone: 202232-1545. Tiie National Governors' Conference has set up an Interstate per in 1974 to 21.3 in 1976, Metric Committee to assess the and the British rale falling only progress of the switch in each state and provide technical assistance if needed. Further information is available from Thar, National Governors' 1 percentage point lo 15.

But even llw British have shown improvement of late, their rate falling from 24.2 in 1975. Gratifying, apparently It's a difficult and perplexing situalion. Long-range stability The fear of inflation, there- dictates that inflation be remains a major bin- trolled. Bui with labor forces trie (tailed Slates docs so much drance to world economic ex- growing, stability also demands as what other economies are pansion. But Ihere are other that economies expand and likely to do.

Japan and Germa- reasons loo. Capacity utilization make more jobs. Ohio River Freezes, Ice on Mississippi By BILL HF.NDSICK Associated Press U'rJtrr (AP) -It By DOLORES BARCLAY monic impressions, using the other grades He eventually rgC ke noraics have lltlur lo lis "essel a mile minus 3.1 5" -y, smooth un- sang choir i -TM 0 TMTMTM Hiver on, Wednes- Wednesday. i i A -i i --rig in the high school choir NEW YORK (AP) Manlyn cluttered slyle they helped es- and with church gospel groups McCoo a name that hints of tablish with the group. a gentle songbird.

Billy Davis Marilyn and Billy had been Jr. an unassuming name, with the Fifth Dimension since straight, downhome. Together its inception 10 years ago. The they make musk. decision lo leave was not a has- And together they're on the ly one.

record charts and the airwaves "We wanted lo experiment a across the nation with an upbeat song they sing lo each other "You Don't Have to Be a Star." In fact, this husband and wife knew the move was necessar. learn never really sings to an I was just waiting for Marl- les where she'graduated from audience. Their tunes are for lyn to make up her mind each other. The Mississippi's problems grounded in heavy ice in north- are aggravated by low water crn Lake Michigan was pulled summer's free Wednesday, and an ore carrier was cut free from Ihick ice in Lake Superior Tuesday. he opened a nightclub in St.

Louis and ran it until 1965, when lie drifted lo Los Angeles and mel McLemore, who was forming the Fifth Dimension. vtfio doesn't like little bit more," Billy said. "We lo talk about hor age, started fell we were becoming stagnant singing when she was about because 1 our creative senses were staying on one level. 1 that they are wary of ex- day. His boat may not move at The Coast Guard said 10 pansionary measures, and are all today.

ships ran aground between St opting instead for another year Ice has formed "from bank Louis and Cairo on Monday rai 1 1 to bank" over many areas of To (he north, unusually bitter i this imglil in Ihe long the Ohio, says the U.S. Army cold is forming ice at a near- (ormer Manila resident, died run be viewed as good common Corps of Engineers, and there's record rate on Ihe Great Lakes James Shaffner James Clarence Shaffner, 51, Sunday al General Hospital at sense, Ihe immediate effect will a good chance the river, one ol Lake Erie is frozen almost sol- leave people unemployed Ihe top five navigable water- id, Lake Huron has Ice exlend- WEATHER Agricultural Advisory -Precipitation: a few snow flurries northern half today and tonight. Accumulations IMS than one inch. Drying iratci- jiuruii nas tee exienfl- a "'instruction and other resources under- ways in the world, will freeze ing about 15 miles from all TM poo da a seven and studied voice for five years. She was torn in Hew Jersey but raised in Los Ange- the University of California Marilyn admitted to being with a degree in business ad- somewhat apprehensive about minislralinn.

Ihe move. "I just didn't know "I was really in theater. 1 where this new venture would wanted to act," she said. Bui take me," she said. her firsl experiences iviih the i- i Two monlns to' 01 6 we ere stage left hitter impressions be- doesn it a he.

We love each ready (o leave, Marilyn said: cause of what she said was a -i A n-ii 'I'm kind of scared, 1 Billy re- bead-on collision with racism. Marilyn beamed at Billy, and membered. "I said: 'If you "In high school I Iried out for want lo slay, then slay. But I a role in 'The Enchanted Cot- "We try lo make it a unified effort," said Marilyn, "We wahl to gel our song across," Billy added. "And it better come across because if it pi other.

he continued, "We respect each worker and had lived in Olsego, for the past eight years. He is survived by a son, Clarence Shaffner of Lebanon A stepson, James Stubbs of Lebanon; Two Shaffner of Manila and Billy Shaffner of Mellawan, Mich. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Howard Funeral Service of Manila. utilized and, as some see it, run over for the first lime in almost 'isk of recession oil over 3fi years. shores, and Lakes Superior and Ontario, so.deep they never and Tuesday due to cold temperatures.

Lowest relative brothers, Verndn economies of others, no matter because of heavy ice and kw freeze over for only the second what those other economies do water, to prolecl (heir own interests. "Anyone would be crazy lo In the United States, where operate in that stretch until restraint remains obvious in conditions improve," said recorded time this century, area observers say. The last time Ihe lake froze across its width was in 11 probably the Grammy Award-winning fifth-grade a'nb often was used Nothing Filth Dimension, they can ex- by his leacher to demonstrate "The 'frustration'of talented penmen! more with (heir har- harmony lo youngsters in the black youth is criminal." Minnie Robinson Minnie Robinson, 72, a resident of Ihe Number Nine Community, died today in Chickasavi'ba Hospital. arrangement's are incomplete and will be 'announced by Cobb Funeral Home. the final budget and'economic towing industry spokesman who frOTe in ,912 anQ bu no program presented by Presi- helped with the plan.

of fkial records werekept All winter shipping oh Ihe lakes has slowed, the Coast Guard said. An oil tanker MARKET EXECUTION IV 10 hours Tuesday. Wind: east lo southeast 5-10 mph today, becoming light and variable tonight. YtMtrajT'l HUB: 9 OwrnUM LIW: -5 Prtc. ItOltl: l.7j' Sumtt Tonight: 5:14 p.m.

Vmrlw Tomorrow: a.m. This Dalt A Ago Sounds Guide To Musical Hits And Misses By Stu Mlescs Now that the Christmas- New Year's record buying rush has relaxed, the time seems right to look past the promotion.at some of the more prominent discs. Hole! Tie While some of their singles are representative of what California rock is supposed to'be all about, the Eagles albums, to date, have been chock full of filler that reminds one of how just plain bland this band (and so-tailed California rock) can be. But Hotel California may be the Eagles most consistent, and engaging yet. If you've been a marginal fan, this album will register with you.

Nfgkt Movef Bok Seger The Stiver Billet Bail From yet another regional bag, Detroit rock, Bob Seger has scored with a terrific album that hard core rock 'n' rollers will eat alive. Again, Seger's been around, and has had several albums before this: this is the place to begin with him'. A Star Is Bon (OrigliaJ Soodtnck) For Streisand junkies only. Htjiri Joci MitckeU It's a best seller, but we suspect that's on the strength of her reputation. This is a way-too-cool collection of melodies that dissipate and lyrics that aren't as heartfelt (for us) as her previous efforts.

Still, better than most. Heat Treitmeat Gntam Parker The Rimer -Punk rock, London style, and damn good too. Parker plays with the ghost of the Velvet Underground and the spectre of the New York punk rock scene. The is phenomenal he's the English answer to Bruce Springsteen. This record is well worth checking into if you haven't caught pieces of it onFM.

Have A Gwd Time Al Greet OK, we'll admit a prejudice: we think Al Green is UK greatest living RB singer. The album is upbeat (as is the single, "Keep Me and closer to the Al Green we first fell, in love with. Thankfully, he's not a disco artist; but now we bear he's retired to become a full WELCOME ARRIVAL to Ike American music scene is Bird whose lyrics mix pastoral imagery with a protest mesuge. time preacher back home in i We i his "retirement" will be short- lived he's just too weird to sit still. Wiigi Over America Pill McCutaey Md Wilgi -A live three record set of last year's major American city- tour that's a must for Paul's partisans.

Other fans might have hoped for a two record set which clearly would have sufficed, expense-wise, too. SitinUy Nigkt Live (Cast Album) This record makes the off-beat TV show seem better than it actually is. Well-edited and very funny. Man With The Std Face SUoky Tirrentlne Maybe he's had (o listen (o (his record. Just not up to par with old Turrentine, just not up to par with the new jazi.

Kin Loud, loud, loud, hard, hard, hard, yes, yes, yes. Repetition's the key, gel it? (Hear "Rock and Roll Over" for reference.) Ttis One's For You Barry Manilow Who. me? There must be some mistake. No Reason to Cry Eric Or sing, or dance, or rejoice: this is a boring record. Where has this great guitarist's energy gone? A New World Record -Electric Light Orchestra A joyous, melodic collection by the classiest rock group around.

Every bit as tuneful as their excellent "Eldorado" and every bit as hard-rocking as in their first splash as The Move. This is one record lhat stands up to repealed listening. Calitnle Gato Oarbleri While we prefer this hot saxophonist's efforts on "Yesterday" and "Hasla Siempre," Gato still manages to catch fire even with the occasionally tepid material here. He's still an exciting player, no matter what. Bran Construction II -This is the most ambitious dis- co band, but their second Ip shows bow limiting disco can be.

Try BC-I. It's terrific. New Face of 1977 Tooy Bird, a most remarkable singer-songwriter has come to America, by way of England and A i a and a welcome arrival. Bird's singing style is truly idiosyncratic. His tone is reminiscent of a little Dave Van Ronk.

a little John Lee Hooker, a little Incredible String Band. His songs are a mixture of pastoral and protest lyrics set to blues and African-inspired rhythms. The result is the most interesting perspective we've heard in ages; a kind of white African pop music with a conscience. His first album, simply titled "Tony Bird" contains several songs that should stick with you "Athlone Incident," about an apartheid restriction Bird experienced in Capetown (he was born in Malawi in Southeast Valley," which invokes lovely images with a wry twist; and "Windows of My Life," a reflective, haunting melody. Bird's live performance is accented by a quirky stage presence that has enough 'something else' about it to bring you back for more.

His work is personal and powerful. We recommend Tony Bird highly. ATT rrr Pac. McDonalds 20 Middle So. Util.

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lm WHEAT: May 2MV 4 Mar. 2TBi COTTON: Mar. 68.96 May 69.B jji, Mearsman gave some rites lo jlj, Gilmore before the hood was 16 placed his head. "A circular target was placed 25 on Gilmcre's t-shirt. I think I saw the warden give the signal out of the corner of my heard three noises in id succession bang, bang, bang.

Gary's body moved. His head turned slightly lo the left 47 Then slowly red blood UVt emer Bed from under the black t-shirt onto the white slacks." Schiller, a promoter who has rights to Gilmore's life story, added, "The body still had movement for approxim ately 15 to 20 seconds." He said that as he left the eculion site, the slretchsr lo rc- move Gilmore's body was in forward "and no one looked back. "Gilmore seemed aware of everVttllnP lhat wac oninrr nn JANUARY Civic Calendar Schiller said. A screen was aproxlmately 30 feel in front of Gilmore. Behind il were the five riflemen, one of whom traditionally has a rifle loaded with blanks so none is certain lhat he fires a fatal bullet.

"He did not put up any kind of a fuss or argument to my knowledge," Schiller said of Gilmore. He said Gilmore did not try to reject the black hood, though he had asked earlier not lo have a hood. He said he though! Gilmore Flood: 7.5 A 21 2 Mary Peyton Mrs. Mary Jane Peyton, widow of Clifford Peyton, died Saturday at Baplisl Memorial Hospital al Memphis. She was a lifelong resident of the Manila area.

She is survived by two sons, Ralph Peyton of Otsego, and Clifford Peyton of Leesville, Four daughters, Mrs. Louise Gernharl of Manila, Mrs. Bculah Hultquisl of- Gobies, Mrs. Virginia Myers of Grand Prairie, and Mrs. Mary Douglas of Granite City A brother, Jimmy Hicks of Manila; Four sisters, Mrs.

Flora Frego and Mrs. Lucille Dabb, both of Elowah, Ollie Cal dwell of Fisher and Mrs. Lillie Smith of St. Louis; Twenty-five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral will be al 10 a.m.

Wednesday at Ihe Assembly of Lord Jesus Christ Church at Carroll's Corner with the Rev. Alvin Wilbanks officiating. Burial will be in Manila Cemetery under Ihe direction of Howard Funeral Service of Manila. Top II Albums (Week of Jan. 15) 1.

Hotel California Eagles 2. Songs in the Key ol Lite Stevie Wonder 3. Wings Over America Wings 4. Boston 5. A New World Record Electric Light Orchestra 6.

The Best ol thoDoobies The Doobie Brothers 7. Frampton Comes Alive Peter Frampton 8. Greatest Hits Linda Ronstadt 9. Fly Like an Eagle Steve Miller Band to. A Nighl on the Town Ron Stewart tclQ.rHi.-dl9'; DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m.

Tuesday at 107 in Blytheville, according to Viegie Mendenall, auxiliary commander. JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES IN this area will be among 1,500 persons who will attend a convention in Kennett, Jan. 22 and according lo Witness minister Herbert L. Wight of Blytbeville. "Except for our Tuesday night Bible studies," Wight stated," we are canceling the meetings at our Kingdom Hall this week." MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT CUB Scout Roundtable will be heid tonight at 7:30 in the fellowship ball at First United Methodist Church in Osceola, according to Scout Executive Floyd White.

On theagenda will be the annual district meeting and the blue and gold banquets in February. Mrs. Bobby Nachlinger will be in charge of the meeting, noted White. All Cubmasters and den leaders are urged lo atlcnd, he said. CHICKASAWBA CHAPTER OF the American Red CroM, B4 N.

Second Second in Blytheville, will hold a board meeting tonight at 7:30. MISSISSIPPI COUNTY PUBLIC Facilities Board will hold its annual meeting Tuesday al 8 p.m. to elect new officers for 1977. The board will also discuss an application for a housing renovation program and an appraisal by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, which funds Ihe agency, according to Jack Jackson, director. The meeting will be held at the board office at 102 Walnut St.

in Blytheville. EMMAUS BAl'TIST CHURCH in Blytheville will hold a "ladies meeting" at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Ihe church, a member of the congregation has announced. The Fragrance of Beauty Chorus will be taught by Mary Thurman, the spokesman said. was "very satisfied" lhat he was allowed to be "for an extended period of lime in that room without having the hood over his Bobby Snetlgrose Bobby Ncal Snellgrose, 41, a former Manila resident, died Shortly after tire appeals Saturday at Christian Hospital court ruling in Denver, Ameri- in East St.

Louis, can Civil Liberties Union law- HcwashornatUachvilleand yers in Washington again asked had lived in Easl SI. Louis for the Supreme Court lo delay the Ihe past six mrtnlhs. He was a execution. Justices Byron While construction foreman, and Thurgood Marshall He is survived by his mother, promptly turned (hem down, in Mrs. Alfred Dulaney of Leach- succession.

The full courl Ihen ville; turned down the ACLU request. His father, Coy Snellgrose of In overturning the order of Kalamazoo, Judge Willis W. Killer that (he A half brother, Gary Dulaney execution be stayed, the circuit' of Lcnchvillc; court accepted arguments from' sisters, Mrs. Ruby the Utah atlorney general's of- Todoroff of Weslland, that Ihe death penally had and Mrs. Rac Jeffery of Boston! not been held unconstitutional.

Funeral will be 2 p.m. It also held that Gilmore had Tuesday al. Howard Funeral waived his rights of appeal. Service chapel in Leachville Attorneys for Ihe ACLU ar- wild (he Kev. Robert Gross gued thai Ihe execution wouW officiating, be an illegal use of taxpayers' Burial will be in Leachville money in view of Ihe uncertain- Cemetery, ly over Ihe unconslilulionalily of Utah's death penalty.

Judge Lewis, in closing remarks prior lo deliberating, said, "Among other people who mart thai hal fenrinly COBB FUNERAL HOME MTfGftiTY.