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lept of Archives History 0 Eox 571 Lake Bill Waller Matt Wood sees potential in industry See Page IB County school bocjrd takes service bids plans opening today See Page 8A See Page 7 A "foe ColuimTbiaii ress "One of Mississippi's most honored weekly newspapers' Prog Pioneer Plant has problems with new contracts t's rodeo 8 Rodeo Schedule Same for both Aug. 2-3 nights to God and Country 8:00 -Wild Cow Sad-diina 8:15 Calf Roping 8:30 -Steer Wrestling 8:45 Pig Scramble (ages 6 and under) 9:00 Bareback Bronc Riding 9:15 Mule Race 9:30 Girts' Barrel Racing Team Roping 10:15 Act Riding Tha schedule for rodeo Is subject to change without notice. The parade Saturday through downtown Col umbia will begin at 9 a.m. vim Vr' 'v. I i I A' i i 1 4 many factors as was reflected in these direct quotes from the letter Bourne received on July 25: "As you know our interest in a new facility is affected by multiple issues and factors.

No small consideration is our ability to win contracts on an ongoing basis. I address this particular issue because in the last three weeks we have been unsuccessful in over six million dollars worth of contracts. In addition, you should be advised that we bid these contracts with limited gross margins with our primary intent to maintain factory levels. "Two of these contracts involved systems we have consistently been succcessful in winning. Because of increasing pressure from competitors operating without Union contracts and much lower ages we are no longer able to sustain our win percentages.

"All of this affects our business plan as it relates to our Columbia operations and any decision on new facilities. Since it is obvious that the City of Columbia and the Management of Pioneer are doing everything possible to maintain the status quo, that only outside influences which appear to be out of our present sphere of influence will materially affect our continued ability to sustain major operations andor new facilities." In reflecting on the update letter received from Pioneer, Bourne made the following comments: "In view of Pioneer Recovery losing contract to competitors, many of which they See PIONEER, page 4A Discussions and plans for the future development of Pioneer Recovery Systems in the area are continuing, the industrial developer for the Marion County Chamber of Commerce said Tuesday. Officials with Pioneer Recovery, which employs 394 people with an annual payroll of approximately $3 million, indicated earlier in the year that a larger, more modern facility was needed in Columbia for the plant to continue its manufacturing of parachutes and other related materials. The Marion County Industrial Authority of the chamber of commerce purchased an option on 10 acres of land located on Highway 13 North land which Pioneer officials approved. Robert Bourne, the chamber of commerce's industrial developer, said consultants are being asked to submit their applications for possible hire to conclude a workable and agreeable financial package for Pioneer.

The Mississippi Research and Development -Center and the Department of Economic Development are also lending their expertise in planning and devising advantageous financial methods to accomplish all that needs to be done, Bourne said. In a recent update he received from Pioneer, Bourne said the City of Columbia and Marion County Board of Supervisors were applauded for their efforts concerning the assistance to Pioneer. However, the future of Pioneer in Columbia depends on Thursday. August 1, 1985 Columbia, Mississippi News briefs Two officials named to list Two Marion County officials were among a list of 70 state officials who had not submitted a financial disclosure statement required by state law. County Attorney Forest Dantin stated that he had contacted both men about the matter.

Supervisor Sim Ed Moree and Constable Earnest Stringer were the two Marion County Officials named in the list, which is issued by the State Ethics Committee. State officials who have not returned financial disclosure statements are liable for prosecution under Mississippi law. County Attorney Forest M. Dantin said that he had contacted supervisor Moree on the matter, and Moree had said that he sent his disclosure statement in. After contacting the Ethics Committee, Moree received a request to send in another disclosure form, which, according to Dantin, he did.

Dantin said that he had also contacted Constable Stringer, and Stringer had replied that he had sent his financial report in and had received a letter on the subject. The deadline for submission of financial disclosure statements was July 28. Dantin said that although many officials throughout the state were late in sending disclosure statements in, not many were prosecuted. "It is a violation of law, and if they didn't comply at all, then I would have to prosecute," Dantin said. "But if the officials involved do comply, I see no reason to prosecute.

A case like this would only be pursued if the official didn't comply and didn't intend to comply." Man arrested for beer sales Marion County Sheriffs A Evridge sues bank 1 I Moley Herring, left, with Mayor Steve Pittman, who has declared July 29-Aug. 3 as Earl Bascom Rodeo Days in Columbia. Rodeo set for this weekend Deborah Evridge, former owner of Snuffy Smith's Restaurant in Bassfield, has field suit against Foxworth Bank for $30 million. The suit was filed July 26 in Circuit Court. According to the suit, Evridge alleges that Harold Baughman, an agent of Foxworth Bank, and Chester Douglas, a friend of Baughman's, conspired to take possession of her business in Bassfield.

Evridge states in the suit that after borrowing $8,646 from Baughman as a representative of Foxworth Bank, she established her business in Bassfield. She alleges that after her business was established, Baughman tried to pressure her into letting Douglas co-sign her loan. Evridge states in the suit that By MARK SAUCER Stall Writer Mayor Steve Pittman has proclaimed July 29-Aug. 2 to be Earl Bascom Rodeo Days, and the Marion County Cattlemen's Association is getting ready to stage this year's rodeo. The rodeo, which wilt be held Aug.

2-3 at the Marion County Fairgrounds on Douglas had previously threatened her life and made it clear that he was trying to "run her out of business." After refusing Baughman's and Douglas' offers to let Douglas co-sign the loan, Evridge in the suit states that Douglas' threats against her continued. She then stated that she went to Mobile, to stay with a friend, notifying Foxworth Bank that she would be returning to her business in a short period of time. Evridge said that upon returning from Mobile she found the locks on her business' doors replaced, which denied her access to tier business, and several documents and personal belongings disposed of. She also See SUT, page 4A linked to lung cancer and the diet is related to colon and rectal cancer. Secondary prevention has a limiting effect.

A person has already been diagnosed with a disease and takes specific measures to prevent the disease from worsening. Routine examinations can guide people who would like to practice preventive medicine. Routine tests can detect irregularities in the three major areas of the lungs, breasts and colon. "You're getting most of the cancers through simple tests," Dr. Ervin said.

Blood tests can also cover a wide spectrum of diseases. The most effective way of keeping abreast of health See CANCER, page 14A Surgery, early detection helps in battle I "5 Highway 13, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Rodeo promoter Earl Bascom staged the first Mississippi rodeo in Columbia in 1935. According to this year's rodeo promoter, Moley Herring, Bascom will be attending this year's rodeo as a part of the 50th anniversary celebration, and will be presented with a commemorative saddle surgery that removed the entire breast. Dr.

Norman Ervin related that surgery has been developed so that in many cases only the lump is removed, leaving the majority of the breast. Radiation treatments are usually prescribed after this type of surgery. Then progress is being made in the battle against cancer simply because, as Dr. Ervin said, "Folks are paying attention." With the widespread attention to personal health and fitness, the family physician said cancer in some cases is being discovered in the early stages. Finding tumors or lesions in early stages is preventing the need for such drastic forms of therapy.

Dr. Ervin pointed to the surgery performed on President in special ceremonies held during the rodeo on Aug. 2. Bascom will be accompanied by his wife, Nadine Diffey Bascom, who is originally a Columbia native. A rodeo parade featuring wagons from various ranches in the Columbia area will begin at 9 a.m.

on Saturday, Aug. 3, Herring said. The See RODEO, page 3A Reagan to remove a polyp from his colon. After the surgery no other form of therapy was recommended. Probably one of the most important waves in the future of cancer.

Dr. Ervin said, is the continuation of this public awareness of the need for health maintenance. As explained (serosa Deputies reported the arrest last Sunday of a small store owner on charges of selling beer to a minor on Sunday. "It's some of these little coun try stores that are doing it," said Chief Deputy William Hal McNeese. "We've warned them about it before." Chief Deputy McNeese said that the Sheriff's Office had been observing several local stores after reports had been made that the owners were selling beer to minors.

"We are not going to put up with that kind of thing," said McNeese. "I have several reports that I'm working on See OFFICIALS, page 4A Inside look Movies 5A Deaths 5, 7A Opinions 6A Sports 8, 10A Legals 11-12A Classifieds 12-13A Floral industry 1B Parson's plantings 5B Comics 6B TV schedule 8-10B Volume 84 Number 22 30 Pages, 2 Sections '5 Editor's Note: The following Is the third la a lour-part series on the current statistics of cancer, the prevention and screening ot cancer, therapy for cancer and the future of cancer. Dr. Norman Ervln of the Family Clinic has served as the resource physician for the articles. By TINA B.

HAHN News Editor A crystal ball isn't very helpful when it comes to trying to discover the future of cancer and cancer research. While cancer is a complicated disease, people should hold on with hope to the progress being made in surgery, early detection and other areas. Newer, more specific types of surgery are being introduced. A woman found with breast cancer used to be subjected to radical earlier on in this series, there are two phases of preventive medicine: primary and secondary. Primary prevention is when a person avoids bad habits or practices good habits.

For example a person may avoid smoking and may adhere to a diet that is high in fiber and low in animal fat. The smoking is.