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Weather Inside Itial1 VS VS DELTA: Fair Friday. Continued mild. High today and Friday low to mid 80s. Low tonight near 60. High Wednesday 84, Low 68.

Yazoo River Stage 18.96. Southern delegations to the Democratic national convention are not uniting behind any one candidate this year. See story on Page 12. 1 'The Latest Nws'In The Delta VOLUME 76 NUMBER 159 GREENWOOD, LEFLORE COUNTY, 38930 THURSDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 4, 1972 TEN CENTS Court To I jr Mule i i On Demo Taiadb the court to suspend the effect of the appeals court ruling, which Wednesday overrode the party Credentials Committee to allow McGovern to recover 151 California convention delegates. The Daley forces are seeking just the opposite effect, contending that federal courts should intervene in order to seat Daley and 58 other Illinois delegates ousted by the Credentials Committee.

There was no indication when the chief justice might act. The Court of Appeals re- WASHINGTON (AP) Opposing Democratic forces today asked Chief Justice Warren E. Burger to convene a rare special session of the Supreme Court in a political-legal tangle. The decision carries with it Sen, George renewed hopes for a first-ballot presidential nomination. The Democratic party hierarchy and forces of Chicago Mayor Richard J.

Daley both are fighting a U.S. appeals court ruling but for different reasons. The party hierarchy asked stored to McGovern the full 271-vote California reversing the committee's vote to take more than half the number from him and apportion them to other primary candidates, chiefly Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey.

The court suspended the effect of Its rulings until 2 p.m. today to give the high court time to act if it wishes. The Supreme Court has held only three special sessions in its history. "We feel this case is as compelling and more compelling" than those which prompted the i i U7 4Jr. '-l1 i State Regulars NATIONAL BRIEFS Appeal Plan To BILOXI, Miss.

(AP) Mississippi's Regular Democratic party faction will appeal the denial of an injunction to block seating of the state's Loyalist party faction at the National Democratic Convention to the U. S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, attorneys for the Regulars say. Announcement of the appeal was made by Melvin Bishop Wednesday, shortly after U. S.

District Court Judge Dan M. Russell Jr. turned down the Regulars' injunction request. The Regulars had sought to block seating of the Loyalists in Miami Beach and also to bar use of the designation "Demo-cralic Party of the State of Mississippi." Sj Russell noted in his four-page decision that the Regulars had not requested that they be seated, but only that the Loyal- ists be denied the seats. He said such a move "should pro- hibit each and every Democrat in Mississippi from having a voice in the selection of a can- didate for president and vice president of the United States to run as a national Demo- crat." Russell said there is a differ- (Continued on Page H) P.

RFK PHOTO MURAL IN PLACE final preparations are made lor the A huge photo mural of the late Robert F. Democratic National Convention. The Kennedy dominates this scene in the convention is scheduled to start July 10. Miami Beach convention hall today as AP Wirephoto FBI Men Board Jet, -Kill Two Hijackers other sessions, said Democratic National Committee counsel Joseph A. Califano in Miami Beach.

"The courts should not get involved in selecting delegates." McGovern forces announced Wednesday afternoon that the appeals-court action gave their candidate more than the 1,509 delegate voles needed for nomination. The Associated Press dele-gale count, which does not list officially uncommitted dele- (Continued on Page 14) 8 Carter Considered For VP Nomination Keating To Quit Ambassador Post NEW DKLI1I (AP) U.S. Ambassador Kenneth Keating announced today that he will resign before the republican National Convention next month to work for the re-election of president Nixon. Keating's departure will end a three-year assignment during which Nixon's support of Pakistan in the December war plunged relations between Washington and New Delhi to their lowest point in the 25 years of Indian independence. Gravel To Seek VP Spot WASHINGTON (AP) Sen.

Mike Gravel announced today he would seek the Democratic vice-presidential nomination at the national convention In Miami Beach next week. The Alaskan told reporters he would give delegates an opportunity to select the vice-presidential nominee in an open contest instead of "rubber-stamping" the presidential nominee's choice. Boeing Set To Trade With China WASHINGTON (AP) The United States and mainland China may ring up a total of $200 million in trade during 1972, highlighted by a proposed $150-million deal for Boeing 707 jet aircraft. The Commerce Department Wednesday announced that an export license has been issued for the Boeing jets, destined for civilian-airline use by the People's Republic of China. Humphrey Counting On Wallace WAVERLY, Hubert H.

Humphrey says he believes Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace would support him for president if he is the Democratic nominee. "He could be an active spokesman for some of us," Humphrey said Wednesday. "I believe he could and would give me support." Humphrey also said he thinks Wallace would support Sen.

Henry M. Jackson of Washington if Jackson is the nominee, and possibly Sen. Edmund S. Muskie of Maine, but not Sen. George McGovern of South Dakota.

U.S. Pounds Enemy Bunkers SAIGON (AP) U.S. Navy fighter-bombers pounded North Vietnamese bunkers south of Quang Tri City today, trying to blast open a path for a task force of South Vietnamese paratroopers advancing on the enemy-held provincial capital. Associated Press correspondent Dennis Neeld reported from the northern front that the carrier planes bombed a lone of bunkers about Vk miles from the center of Quang tri City. The bunker were concealed in a row of homes shaded by trees and flanking Highway 1.

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -Confirmation of reports that Greenville, newspaper editor Hodding Carter II was being mentioned as a possible vice-presidential nominee by some Democratic leaders was made here Wednesday. A number of delegates to a Democratic Credentials Committee meeting in Washington were reportedly approached by Joe Fitzpatrick, chairman of the Virginia state delegation. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) wanted to stop the hijacking and stop it we did," said the FBI special agent in charge, describing how authorities stormed a pirated aircraft and killed two hijackers in a gun battle while passengers were still aboard. Officials said shots fired by one of the hijackers killed a passenger and wounded two others after federal agents charged aboard an interstate Pacific Southwest Airline Boeing 737 taken over by two hijackers for six hours Wednesday.

"Certainly we're not pleased that three passengers were wounded," said Rooert Geb-hardt, FBI special agent in charge. He made the comment before learning that one of the passengers had died. 'But," he said in response to a reporter's question, "somebody had to make a decision." Three FBI men who had sneaked up under the fuselage of the plane rushed aboard after the hijackers refused to release 81 passengers, Geb-hardt said. Carter said he was "very flattered" and would accept nomination if offered. The 37-year-old Carter, a delegate to the national convention on the bi racial Mississippi loyalist party slate, had been rumored earlier as a possible candidate.

He is editor of the Greenville Delta Democrat-Times and is vice-chairman of the Democratic Credentials Committee. national Chess Federation, the Icelanders, "the thousands of fans around the world and especially to the millions of fans and the many friends I have in the United States." Chess Match Set To Start Sunday It was the first time the FBI had charged aboard a loaded passenger airliner to put an end to a hijacking. Wednesday's hijacking occurred at 10:10 a.m., shortly after the plane left the airport in Sacramento on a flight to Los Angeles via San Francisco. It landed at San Francisco International Airport, then took off, circled the city and landed again. The gunmen killed Wednesday were identified from cards in their pockets as Dimitr Alexieff, 28, of Hayward, and Michael Azmanoff, 28, of San Francisco.

The passenger dead on arrival at Peninsula Hospital in nearby Burlingame was E. H. Stanley Carter, 66, identified as a retired Canadian National railway conductor from Longueuil, Que. The wounded passengers, reported in fair condition at the hospital, were identified as Leo A. Gormley, 46, of Van Nuys, and Victor Sen Yung, 56, a Universal City, actor (Continued on Page 14) subcommittee and in response to Proxmire's request agreed to present a detailed analysis backing up his charge.

Laird told newsmen that he had intended to wait until after the Democratic convention before releasing the analysis but decided to go ahead after Prox-mire accused him of breaking a promise to document his attacks against McGovern. He also said he thought the issue "had rather quieted down" after the Democratic Platform Committee "repudiated" McGovern's defense program by not adopting it part of the platform. In his proposal to trim defense spending, McGovern has proposed a defense budget of $54.8 billion by fiscal 1975, some $32.5 billion less than the current Nixon budget would cost three years hence. The slain hijackers had demanded two parachutes, and passage to Siberia shortly after taking the plane over in the air, officials said. Gebhardt said the FBI men moved in on the plane only after the hijackers refused to release the passengers until the ransom was handed over.

"I saw two FBI men enter the plane," said Dr. Manuel Alvarez, 58, of Sacramento, a passenger. "The first came through with his hands on his head, and the second came up shooting, blasting away with a shotgun." The hijacker "crumpled to the floor," said Alvarez. The FBI said the gunman had an automatic in each hand but did not open fire. In the rear of the plane, the other hijacker had another automatic and fired at least three shots, the FBI said.

The second hijacker went down almost immediately from FBI gunfire, Gebhardt said, and like the other was dead on arrival at the hospital. The hijackers also held the plane's five crew members. Leading the Nixon administration attack against the Democratic presidential nomination front-runner on the eve of the Miami Beach convention, Laird again characterized McGovern's defense program as "tantamount to a white flag of surrender." "The so-called white flag budget substitutes a philosophy of give-away now, beg later, for a philosophy of strength and willingness to negotiate" as followed by the Nixon administration, Laird said at a news conference in which he released two documents containing the Pentagon's analysis of McGovern's proposals. The Defense chief first referred to McGovern's plan as representing the white flag of surrender in a June 5 appearance before Sen. William Proxmire's foreign operations Dear Bo': I was shocked when I went to town about noon today (Tuesday), and saw only one flag displayed at tne Post Office, none at the county court house, city hall or any business place.

There is no other country that has the blessings of liberty and freedom that we take for granted. Remember the men all over the world protecting the flag and especially the POWs. A Proud American Dear Proud: You're absolutely right. We take freedom for granted. Our nation's birthday has almost become just another day in the week.

There are still some small communities that have an old time picnic for the community, parades and the traditional fireworks. The only reason we can give for more flags not being flown here was the terrible rain and wind that hit the city late Monday afternoon at closing time. Many may have gone out of the city to a reunion or not come to town to put the flags out. This is a limp excuse, for like you, we would love to see Old Glory flying everywhere, everyday. It is still the prettiest sight in the world, and you appreciate it even more when you are out of the country, and see another nation's flag waving on high.

Bo' likes to get letters. We ask that you be sure to sign your name. Bo will not reveal a name if asked. Police Investigate City Cross Burning Laird Raps McGovern's Defense Cut Proposal REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) Bobby Fischer made a full and penitent apology to Boris Spassky today, and organizers of the world chess championship match said the two would meet for their first game Sunday night. The organizers said it had been agreed in principle to hold the drawing tonight to determine which player would have the white pieces and with them the first move.

The young American, in a letter delivered by hand this morning to the world chess champion from the Soviet Union, apologized for his "disrespectful behavior." Fischer, whose delayed arrival doubled the prize money for both him and Spassky but also started an avalanche of confusion, asked the Russian to "accept my sincerest apology." "I simply became carried away by my petty dispute over money with the Icelandic chess organizers," he wrote. The written apology from the American challenger was one of the chief conditions posed by the Russians before Spassky would sit down at the chess board with Fischer. Fischer told Spassky: "I have offended you and your country, the Soviet Union, where chess has a prestigious position." The temperamental American also apologized to Dr. Max Euwe, president of the Inter taken. These sheets are valued at $14 each.

Johnson added two wheelbarrows worth $50 were also missing. Stereo tape player thieves were at it again Wednesday with two thefts reported. Glynice Maloneof 1811Carrollton told Sgt. James Switzer someone took a tape player from her car and $30 from her wallet which was under the front seat of her car. The car was parked in a lot at Greenwood High School.

Robert Edward of Rt. 3, Box 399, Greenwood, told Patrolman Glenn Cooper someone took his stereo tape player from his car late Wednesday afternoon. Edward's car was parked behind Goldberg's Complete Shoe Store. Lucille Jones of 407 West Taft Greenwood, reported the theft of $85 from her wallet at her home Wednesday, she has iden-tifed two persons she saw leaving the house at the time of the theft. And, Frank Claytor of National Picture Frame 1500 Commerce Greenwood, told police officers some person or persons broke into the Federal Compress No.

1, which National Picture Frame used as a warehouse, and took an unknown amount of frames and mirrors. Claytor said he did not know how much the loss amounted to early today. Soviets Demand US Leave Cuba By JODYCORRERO Staff Writer Greenwood Police Department officers were busy Wednesday night and Thursday morning investigating cases ranging from a cross burning to grand larceny. Richard Jefferson told police officers he had just arrived at his home at 4 a.m. today when he heard noises outside his house at 308 Avenue G.

Jefferson said he got out of bed and went outside and saw a cross burning on his front lawn. The case is currently under investigation. Jerry Riley reported about $400 worth of equipment was taken over the past weekend from the Vocation-Technical School construction site on the Greenwood High School campus. Riley said 200 feet of one-half-inch copper pipe valued at $150 was taken sometime since last Friday and early Wednesday morning. The pipe belonged to Mississippi Mechanical Contracting Co.

Also, Guy Johnson, building foreman for Shannon Construction Co. of Belzoni, which is doing some of the work on the Vo-Tech building, said 16 sheets of four -foot by eight-foot, three-quarter-inch-thick plywood was WASHINGTON (AP) Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird said today Sen. George McGovern's proposal to slash defense spending by $30 billion "would signal to the world a drastic decline in America's will and ability to contribute to international stability." viet-Cuban communique published today as Castro left the Soviet Union for home after an 11-day visit. The Soviet leaders have once again stated that the Soviet Union resolutely condemns the economic and political blockade of Cuba conducted by the Uni ted States," the communique declared.

MOSCOW (AP) The Soviet Union today demanded the "unconditional withdrawal" of the VS. naval base at Guantanamo Bay and pledged to continue supplying massive economic and military aid to Fidel Castro's Communist regime. The Kremlin demand was made in a joint So.