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Yanks, Stub Toes In Pennant Race See Page 16 Number One In Northwest New Jersey TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1980 VOL.81 NO. 53 25 CENTS rsasi Issues New Deatla Tlbreat ii in fcBr jr liWatsV jjrf yaw" lUul miMii muni .1 -iLMLL, fJ By The Associated Press The Moslem militants holding 49 of the 52 American hostages in Iran say they will be put to death immediately if there is an them. Today was the 297th day in captivity for the 52 Americans. Three of them are held in the Iranian Foreign Ministry in Tehran, where they were when the embassy was occupied, and are not under the control of the militants. The death threat was similar to one the militants made after the aborted U.S.

rescue mission April 25. locations. Those held in the towns of Shiraz, Gorgan, Zanjan and Qazvin have already been moved elsewhere, they said without elaboration. Tanker Blast A fiery explosion caused a massive traffic tie-up at Interchange 14A on the New Jersey Turnpike this morning when a gasoline tanker jackknifed and collided with a dump truck. At least one person was reported Injured in the accident, which occurred at 7: 0 a.m.

on the eastern edge of the Turnpike, just off the Hudson County-Newark Bay extension bridge. Flames rocketed more than 100 feet in the air and a column of smoke hung 2,000 feet over the area. The inferno was visible for more than 50 miles. The heat was so intense that it melted part of the roadway. Probe Damage At I I 1 -v Attack Incites Gays other U.S.

military attempt to The militants added they are moving their captives again to foil a rescue attempt being planned to improve President Carter's chances for reelection. "Since the issue of the American hostages is a key factor in U.S. policy as the presidential election approaches, the Americans are planning somehow to escape the mortal consequences of this development and to free the hostages before the crucial decision by the Islamic Consultative Assembly," said a statement from the militants broadcast by Tehran Radio. "If world-devouring America embarks on the slightest military move before the fate of the spies has been decided, both the attackers and the spies will all be dispatched to hell on the spot." The militants who seized control of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran last Nov.

4 said they were on "full alert" and were moving the hostages they hold to new Police Vandals' By PHIL GARBER Staff Writer HOPATCONG Windows of patrons' cars have been smashed and profanities attacking homosexuals have been painted on the outside walls of a bar frequented by homosexuals here, police said yesterday, Chief David DiMarco said detectives are investigating the vandalism, which occurred Thursday and Saturday nights at the Chalet, located on Lakeside Boulevard in the Northwoods section of town. DiMarco said about midnight Saturday, patrons left the tavern and found car windows smashed on two cars, the words "all the queers go here" painted on the outside sign and profanities painted on the walls of the club. He said tra, president of the Sussex SPCA, who said the group had no hard evidence suggesting the existence of a cult. Spoolstra said Malatesta had written the letter without the approval of the SPCA board. She said it was based on several incidents that came to Malates-ta's attention.

"About two years ago, Paula got a call from a woman who said strange things involving animals were taking place on the shores of a lake at Stokes State Forest," said Spoolstra. "Recently Paula received information that cult rituals were taking place near Sussex (Borough) and she investigated. Apparently she was convinced enough to write the letter." Robert Terranova, chief enforcement officer of the SPCA, said the group was unaware of the letter at first but later gave it unofficial sanction. "We did not give it our official sanction but we didn't disapprove it," said Terra- DAY 297 free ir. -J Staff Photo by ROBERT S.

TOWNSEND HORSE SENSE Danny Vernay, who is in the moving business, found an economical way to conduct his business calls in Mount Olive. When called out for estimates, he just saddles up 'Beth' and trots down Route 206 to the rescue. Vernay tells why getting there is half the fun in an interview on Page 1 0. Blocks Turnpike Authorities closed the eastbound lanes of the extension, while directing cars and trucks off the entrance ramps. Stalled traffic hampered rescue vehicles from getting to the scene as long lines of cars froze during the height of rush hour.

The heavy smoke also caused nearby Newark Airport to go on instrument flying. Police said the injured person was en route to Jersey City Medical Center, but there was no immediate word on the extent of injuries. It was not known how many vehicles were involved. Bar out," one alliance member said. "It might even tell a murderer where he can find another gay victim." A patron at the Chalet, who asked not to be identified, said the story "gave a lot of sick people the idea to harass people, like us, who want to mind our own business." "Morris County is very backward," the patron said.

"Now, a lot of us can't go to the Chalet anymore. A couple of thousand gay people are in danger now." DiMarco said it may be difficult to arrest the vandals because the tavern attracts people from throughout northern New Jersey. "It's the same problem as with any other establishment that caters to night life," DiMarco said. "It's difficult to trace because it's a transient crowd that comes from all over north Jersey." "It's not a question of us not caring," DiMarco said. "Any time they call, we go there.

They get the same service we provide to any business or individual in this community." TRAVELS WITH LUCEY For- mer Wisconsin Gov. Patrick J. Lucey prepares to board a plane for Washington amid rumors he will be the runnina mate of presidential candidate John Anderson. More on Paqe 6. Coming Aug.

31. THE HORRIBLE I j- i lyr ML MuLi Angered Alliance, Page 10 on Thursday, vandals soaped up car windows with obscenities against homosexuals. The vandalism came less than a week after a story in the Daily Record quoted police and other sources identifying the Chalet and two other Morris County taverns as popular homosexual meeting places. At its monthly meeting last night, the Morris County Gay Activist Alliance charged that the violence was a result of the news story. DiMarco said there were similar incidents at the tavern this summer, before the story appeared.

The story concerned reaction of homosexuals living in Morris County to the recent death of Richard Sikorsky, 27, of Morristown, who police believe was homosexual and the victim of a sadomasochistic killing. He was found dead Aug. 22 of what a medical examiner says was a beating. "All the article did was tell the sick person three locations he can check nova. He said ne agreed with the basic facts in the letter.

When asked to comment on specific incidents, Terranova said, "I can't comment because there is an investigation underway." That investigation may be connected with the recent discovery of human and animal bones in a remote area of High Point State Park, a source said. Brian Laddey, Sussex County prosecutor, said last week that the bones may have resulted from a cult murder. Pennsylvania State Police from the Lord's Valley Barracks said last week that remains of animal sacrifices were found in nearby Pike County three years ago. One SPCA member, Dale McGuire, said she believed cult groups were at work in Sussex County. "I believe some of the cult work has been done in local cemeteries," said McGuire.

"We've found animals with tongues slashed, skinned alive, mutilated and drained of blood," she said. SPC A Balks At Animal Sacrifice Report By LAWRENCE RAGONESE Staff Correspondent Last night the traditional "Witches' Sabbath" for Satanic cults through the ages members of the Sussex County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals differed over a letter that said such cults exist here and endanger household pets. The letter was written in June by Paula Malatesta, a vice president of the SPCA. It was published in a New York state paper and publicized by a Sussex Borough dog obedience school. Written on SPCA stationery, it warned the public to keep pets indoors to prevent possible "petnapping" by a satanic cult group.

Malatesta could not be reached for comment yesterday. The letter said the cult would steal animals for rituals in which they tortured and killed them as a sacrifice. SPCA reaction to the letter yesterday ranged from hedged denials to no comment. A source yesterday told the Daily Record that State Police know of the cult and are keeping an eye on an alleged cult leader, who was said to have a following among the young. "They know who he is and where he lives," said the source.

"However, they have not been able to catch him in the act and therefore have their hands tied." Sergeant Norman Denker, commander of the State Police barracks in Haines-ville, said, "We don't have any knowledge of any cult group." But Denker did admit he was aware of the Witches' Sabbath. The sabbath, which comes on Aug. 25, is one of several days cults set aside each year for demonic worship. "We didn't think the letter would cause any controversy," said Mildred Spools- On Aug. 26, 1 920, the 1 9th Amendment to the Constitution went into effect, giving women the same voting rights as men.

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