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Tlie News item FIRST IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY CIRCULATION Single Copy 15 Cents Vol. 7 No. 23 Shamokin and Mount Carmel, Monday, October 14, 1974 Cover nip trial under way you were seated in their place." He ordered them sequestered for the duration of the trial, expected to last three to four months. They are lodged at a motor inn about two miles from the courthouse. Saturday, the day after the jury was sequestered, special Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski announced his resignation, effective Oct.

25. Aides said Jaworski, who had served for a year, waited until the jury was locked up before making the announcement to avoid any pre-trial publicity: He recommended that his deputy, Henry S. Ruth, succeed him. Even as the jury finally began hearing the case, behind-the-scenes maneuvering continued among the lawyers seeking advantage for their client. Focus of much of the maneuvering was Nixon, who, while still President, was named an unindicted co-conspirator in the case.

Both Haldeman and Ehrlichman want Nixon to appear as a defense witness. Sirica made public motions from the two former White House aides and the former President's request that sub poenas directing him to appear be dismissed. The judge ordered responses to the Nixon requests filed by the end of the day Wednesday. He said he then would schedule oral arguments. Nixon also was subpoenaed by the prosecution.

Haldeman said he is asking that a subpoena be issued. In asking that the subpoenas be quashed, Nixon's lawyers said the former President requires three to six months additional treatment for phlebitis. Both Ehrlichman and Haldeman asked that the trial be delayed and each also requested a separate trial. Sirica denied Ehrlichman's request. Halde-man's, which used much the same arguments, primarily the unavailability of Nixon as a defense witness, was pending.

Both former White House aides said they needed Nixon's testimony to support their versions of unrecorded conversations in which they indicated they either knew little of the cover-up or had advocated full disclosure of the involvement of re-election committee officials in the Watergate bugging and break-in. After the ivedding Pennsylvania's Gov. Milton J. Shapp poses with his daughter, Joanne Elaine, and his new son-in-law, Dr. Peter Lawrence Brill, after the couple was married Saturday at the Shapp home in Merion, outside Philadelphia.

Dr. Brill was formerly a resident of Los Angeles, but now lives in the Philadelphia area. Photo was made as party arrived for reception in a mid-city Philadelphia hotel. (AP Wirephoto) Action obstruction of justice, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $5,000 fine. In addition, Mitchell is charged with two counts of lying to a grand jury, one count of lying to FBI agents and one of lying to the Senate Watergate committee.

Haldeman is charged with three counts of lying to the Watergate committee and Ehrlichman is charged with one count of lying to FBI agents and two counts of lying to a grand jury. Each of the perjury counts carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison with fines ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 for each. The indictment returned by a federal grand jury on March 1, 1973, charged the defendants "would corruptly influence, obstruct and impede" the investigation of the June 17, 1972, break-in at Democratic National Committee headquarters. It took nine days to seat the jury of nine women and three men that will hear the case. Sirica admonished the jurors to discuss the case with no one and to "give each one of these defendants the same kind of a fair and impartial trial you would want to receive if Many attend By Paul Metrocavage News-Item Staff Writer SHAMOKIN Three years of planning and anticipation by the parishioners of St.

Edward's parish was climaxed Sunday afternoon with the solemn rededication of the Church of St. Edward the Confessor. The Most Rev. Joseph T. Daley, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg, officiated along with the priest sons of the parish as concelebrants of the Mass.

The Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Maher was homolist. Fire destroyed the original church April 8, 1971, just a year and a half after extensive renovations had been completed inside the structure.

Since that time, parishioners have been worshiping in a temporary chapel set up in the parish school. The interior of the new church has been built inside the walls of the original structure, which were all that remained after the 1971 fire. Hundreds of parishioners, clergy, public officials, guests and friends of St. Edward's Parish assembled in the magnificiently-refurbished church. In his homily, Msgr.

Maher opened, "Before I begin the reading from Sacred Scripture on which I shall base my homily for today, I beg to take this moment to extend to you, Father Jones, and to you people my heartfelt compliments and congratulations of those of your brother-priests on this handsome House of God. It is more than a restoration; it is a reproduction of the original in steel, stone and concrete; certainly, an extraordinary achievement. "Most prominent in this new church of St. Edward, as it should be, is the unique altar of sacrifice cut from slabs of anthracite. And, while no geologist, I have taken the precaution to consult one, and I can say with certainty that these slabs of coal, which will touch the Body of Christ today, were already formed in the earth when the temple of Jerusalem was built 500 years before the coming of Christ.

"When the altars of stone in that temple were receiving the bullocks and WASHINGTON (AP) The prosecution opened its case in the Watergate cover-up trial today by telling the jury it would prove that "the most powerful men in the government of the United States even including the President" conspirred to block the investigation of the Watergate break-in. Richard Ben-Veniste, an an assistant special Watergate prosecutor, told the jury of nine women and three men: "We will prove to you in the course of this trial that the attempts of legitimate law enforcement agencies were met by an effort to cover up the facts and obstruct the investigations by the most powerful men in the government of the United States in a conspiracy that even involved the President of the United States himself." The start of the trial was delayed two hours, apparently when one juror asked to be excused. U.S. District Judge John J. Sirica excused the juror, Lucille F.

Plunkett, 59, and named the first alternate, Helen D. Pratt to replace her. The five defendants, including three of the most powerful officials in the Nixon administration, saf at five small counsel tables with their lawyers. When Sirica entered the courtroom at 11:29 a.m., John J. Wilson, attorney for former White House staff chief H.R.

Haldeman, immediately rose and moved for a mistrial, apparently because of the request by the juror to be excused. "Motion denied," replied the judge, who also had presided at the Watergate break-in trial nearly two years ago. "In the early morning hours of June 17, 1972, a security guard working at the Watergate complex noticed that a downstairs door had been taped so that it would not lock," BenVeniste began his statement. The defendants, who sat listening to the prosecutor outline the case against them, were former Atty. Gen.

John N. Mitchell, ex-White House aides Haldeman and John D. Ehrlichman, former Asst. Atty. Gen.

Robert C. Mardian and Kenneth W. Parkinson, one-time lawyer for the Nixon reelection committee. Attorneys for Mitchell and Haldeman said they would delay their opening arguments until the prosecution had presented its entire case. David G.

Bress, attorney for Mardian, said he would move for dismissal of the single charge against his client. If, as expected, U.S. District Judge John J. Sirica rejects his motion, Bress said he then would deliver his opening argument. All five defendants are charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice, a charge that carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

All but Mardian also are charged with New Hampshire pilot killed in state crash AVONDALE, Pa. (AP) A New Hampshire pilot died near here Sunday when his World War II fighter plummeted into a cornfield following an air show. State police said pilot John Trainor, 34, was returning to his home in Weare, New Hampshire, when the crash occurred. Troopers were guarding the wreckage of Trainor's rebuilt P-51 Sunday night, and FAA officials were expected to begin an investigation today. The air show was held at the Chester County Airport in southeastern Pennsylvania, several miles from the crash scene.

School buildings will be inspected Three years of work ended St Edward's lambs, this coal was awaiting in the earth, over all these centuries, awaiting to be wrenched gently from the depths and brought to the light to be fashioned for this holy purpose. "And speaking of light, I cannot resist to mention that the original stone church finished on this site in 1882 was one of the first churches in the world illuminated by electricity. Thomas A. Edison arrived in Shamokin early in the fall of 1882. He met with a group of local coal operators and businessmen in the second floor offices of the Sterling Colliery Co.

located at Sunbury and Washington on which site G.W. Robertson later built his home. One of those Mr. Edison, and one of the investors, was John Mullen, a member of St. Edward's Parish.

At that meeting the Edison Electrical Illuminating Co. of Shamokin was organized. Through the instrumentality of John Mullen the new lighting was installed here in St. Edward's in the late fall of 1882. But it is the light of your ancestors' faith of which we should boast on this historic festival of St.

Edward, the Confessor." Msgr. Maher continued, "If ever we have needed a visible example of rebuilding within and without, we have need of it now. And you people of St. Edward's parish, together with your own Father Jones, have shown the church of Harrisburg examples of faith of spirit evidenced in this handsome church, given to one true God. "Certainly not since Msgr.

Koch was appointed the first pastor here in 1866 and began to plan this stone, fortresslike structure, has a pastor been so preoccupied with building as has Father Jones in the 1970's. And a banner work he has accomplished, as you and I admire it today. We congratulate him on his extraordinary achievement, rising as it does from his faith in God, confidence in you his people, and in his physical ability to withstand the strain, since it was all for the honor and glory of God. Msgr. Maher concluded, "By some stroke of inspired imagination, Father Jones urged the Bishop of Harrisburg, dedication Bishop Daley, to permit the rebuilding of this church as thought it would be a restoration of the old church in new materials: he has accomplished this, a new church with the old familiar lines of the old one, but much enhanced in its beauty and form.

Let it be a real home to us, this new St. Edward. Let it be full of memories and associations, pictures in our minds eyes of beloved relatives and friends who have left us behind, going off into a far country, where we hope one day to join them." The Most Rev. Joseph T. Daley was principal concelebrant of the Mass of Dedication.

Prior to the Mass, a procession of clergy, public officials, members of the Knights of Columbus and participants formed at St. Edward's School and moved towards the church. Before entering the church, Bishop Daley blessed the outer walls. Following the blessing, Bert Stepanik, president of Stan Seiple, general contractors for the new church, presented the church key to the bishop. Once inside the church, Bishop Daley blessed the inner walls prior to the Mass.

Officiating during the solemn blessing and services as leaders were, The Revs. William M. Richardson, Charles A. Procopio, John E. Metz, and Leonard D.

Perotti, Msgr. Joseph A. Bradley, Msgr. Robert J. Maher, and the Rev.

Robert C. Gribbin. The Rev. Thomas Haney, principal of Lourdes Regional, gave a reading. The Rev.

Woodrow W. Jones, pastor, thanked all the officials and friends of St. Edward's Parish for coming to share the historic moment. Pastor Jones said "we owe everything to God and so many who worked under Him." Father Jones said members of the Red Raider football team were special guests along with members of the coaching staff. Providing musical accompaniment during the service were St.

Edward's adult and junior choirs, directed by Sister Thomas Marueen, and the Rev. William Haviland, and the Shamokin Anthratones, directed by James Krebs. SHAMOKIN Condition of Shamokin Area School District's elementary buildings, and the future use of the structures, will be determined by an architect from the Slate Department of Education expected to visit Shamokin this week. Whether use of the buildings will be restricted will depend on the architect's report. The News-Item learned that the decision to send an architect to the district is the result of a letter sent to the State Department by William R.

Nanny" Miller concerning some basic construction problems in the district. According to reliable sources the letter was signed by Miller and six other persons, including John J. Bartko, a member of the school board. If the architect determines that the buildings, or parts thereof can no longer be used, it will be the direct result of Miller's letter. The state department usually comes into a building situation when questions or complaints are raised by district residents.

In answering Miller's letter, Harry K. Gerlach, deputy commissioner for basic education, said he was asking Dr. John E. Kosoloski, director, Bureau of Educational Administration and management support services, to arrange for the architect's visit. Under regulations of the State Department of Labor and Industry, six construction types are listed for educational purposes.

They are Type fireproof; Type 2, fire resistive; Type 3, incombustible; Type 4, protected heavy timber: Type 5, ordinary, and Type 6, wood frame. by state Usage is not limited under Types 1 and 2. Type 3 allows two stories only, while Types 4,5, and 6 allow one-story to be used. The district's buildings, number of stories and date of construction are as follows: Academy, four stories, 1894; Stevens, three, 1905; Washington, three, 1890; Lincoln, three, 1890; Uniontown, two, 1925; Ferndale; two. 1928; West Junior, three, 1927; East Junior, three, 1898, with Pulaski added in 1923.

Although the buildings have not been condemned nor has use been restricted, a report by the architect could place the situation in a different light. The News-Item learned that condemnation, or at least use of only first floors of the school buildings, is a definite possibility, especially when questions are raised by residents of the district. School district officials had previously discussed plans for a new elementary building, but nothing definite was decided. If the present elementary buildings are condemned or portions declared unusable by the architect, the district will be required to find an immediate solution. One of the steps required for new construction is updating of the.district's long-range plan.

This has been completed and has been approved by the State Department of Education, according to notice received by Frank M. VanDevender, superintendent, in a letter from John K. Kennedy, director, bureau of planning and evaluation. The approval will allow the district to proceed with any construction or renovation plans anticipated by the district. Ireland sought to sever Ulster's ties with Britain and unite it with the Irish ReDublic to the south.

The current campaign began in August 1969, when Britain sent troops to quell IRA street turbulence. At least 1.076 persons have been killed since then. The latest victim was a man of 28 with an Afro hairstyle, whose body was found Sunday dumped in hills overlooking this capital city. He had been savagely beaten, then shot six times in the head and chest. Identified as Ciarian Murphy, he was the weekend's fourth Catholic murder victim.

The Ulster Freedom Fighters, an outlawed Protestant group, claimed responsibility for all four. It said they were to retaliate for recent bombings in Northern Ireland and England blamed on the Provisional wing of the IRA, which is Catholic-based. Authorities said the upsurge of Protestant underground activity appeared to follow the IRA's admitted murders of a Northern Ireland judge and a magistrate on Sept. (Continued on Page S) New wave of sectarian murders hits BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) Shadowy assassins have killed 16 persons in a month of tit-for-tat killings by Protestant and Roman Catholic extremists. Police said today it is evidence of a new wave of backstreet sectarian murder.

Another 20 persons have been shot and gravely wounded. Police said most victims have been shot going to ork. strolling with friends or answering the door at home. The murderers generally escape in hijacked cars or disappear through Belfast's maze of narrow alleyways. The only motive seems often merely to destroy, any Protestant or any Catholic, investigators say.

"It's a rampage of killing, and it's getting worse." one senior police officer said. "It'll soon be even bloodier than in 1972, when 30 people were murdered in a couple of summer months." The latest round of murder has heated up Northern Ireland's half-century of violence during which the Catholic-based Irish Republican Army has St. Edward's dedication of a dedication held Sunday afternoon which was attended by an outpouring of visiting clergymen and lay people. (News-Item Photo) The Most Rev. Joseph T.

Daley, bishop of the Harrisburg Diocese of the Catholic Church, pictured center front, approaches the front of the rebuilt St. Edward's Church, Shamokin, to bless the outer walls. The ceremony was part.