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Salisbury, Md.Tues. July 3, 1979 THE DAILY TIMES 3 Strikes By City Workers Hit Maryland, Delaware president of the American Electrical Workers who honored Federation of State, County and picket lines set up Monday at the Municipal Employees. city's light plant J'x -v 1 By The Associated Press Garbage went uncollected in Cumberland, electrical workers honored picket lines set up at the municipal light plant in Hager-stown where city police declared their contract null and void and club-carrying pickets blocked the landfill in northern Delaware. Strikes by blue-collar and clerical workers continued in the two Western Maryland cities and New Castle County in Delaware. The Fraternal Order of Police withdrew an agreement with the city of Hagerstown, saying the contract was null and void because the union's negotiating team had been fired.

In a letter to city officials, FOP President John Ryder said Monday the agreement covering the 75 officers, which was approved Friday by a 37-30 vote, was no longer valid. Those who voted on the contract and the FOP have never obtained written copies of the agreement, sources told the Hagerstown Morning Herald. The 169 municipal workers, meanwhile, walked off their jobs Monday after a city councilman allegedly made a derogatory remark during negotiations. "There certainly is more to this than money," said Ernest Crofoot, international vice Garbage continued to pile up in Cumberland where 110 AFSC-ME members entered the third day of their strike, which began when the contract expired at midnight Saturday. Union officials want a 45-cent-an-hour raise pay increase immediately, while city officials are offering 35 cents now and lu additional cents in January.

New Castle County officials prepared to return to court today as striking employees continued to defy a back-to-work order. The county is seeking a preliminary injunction ordering the employees to return to their jobs and contempt of court citations against union leaders and negotiators. In all, 1,060 employees entered the third day of their strike which started Sunday when members rejected the county's latest salary offer. Pickets closed down the Pigeon Point landfill, forcing private haulers to travel to Pennsylvania and New Jersey to find alternate dumping sites for trash. The city of Wilmington, meanwhile, is using an unauthorized dumping site although city of; ficials are hoping to get a proper permits to deposit trash until the landfill reopens.

Councilman Ira Kauffman agreed the city and union were not far apart on money matters. He said the union requested a two-year contract with a 38-cent an hour raise the first yearand a 40-cent an hour increase the second year. The city offered a 39-cent pay raise each year. Kauffman said. Crofoot said, however, the union members want an additional personal holiday the first year and they want the city to pay the cost of a family dental plan the second year.

"They've been called a chicken union and have been told they didn't have the guts to strike," he said. "It's just that feeling of 'we're gonna show The Hagerstown City Council voted 3-2 Monday night to call in a federal mediator to help solve the problems between the city and striking workers. The council also agreed to meet today with members of the International Brotherhood of Carter Permits Shifting Of Gas From Rural Areas 7 flf rules are hurting urban areas by tor WASHINGTON (AP) President Carter, faced with federal rules that contribute to long gasoline lines in urban areas, is granting governors new authority to shift up to 5 percent of their state's gasoline supplies from the country to the city. That would be in addition to. the 5 percent "set aside" they already control.

Carter made the new offer Monday after being told federal allocation rules "put the gasoline where the cars are not." The common reaction of several governors queried was that they would have to wait until they see specifics of the plan before commenting on how it might work in their states. Carter planned to work today on details of a "bold and forceful program" to cut the nation's thirst for imported oil. He will explain the general outline of the program in a broadcast speech to the nation Thursday at 9 p.m. EDT his third energy speech since taking office. The program is expected to in- elude a revived standby gasoline rationing plan, federal incentives for producing synthetic fuels, mandatory thermostat controls for non-residential buildings and a fleshed-out version of an "energy security fund" he proposed in his last energy speech.

There also could be some replays of earlier proposals such as the ill-fated tax on automobiles that get poor mileage, which was part of a package Carter sent to Congress in 1977. Referring to that package Monday, White House HO-Hl'M. Two of the 169 striking city workers take a break from the picket line Monday afternoon after rejecting the citv'i latest contract proposal. Although only AFSCME union workers are on strike, employees of the city's electric plant and some firefighters are honoring the picket lines. The workers are striking for higher wages.

AP l.aserphoto) Gas Emergency Plan On Standby was desperate for gas. However, it was unclear hether refiners would actually shift supplies from states with a relative surplus to states where shortages are most severe. It also was unclear what criteria could justify such interstate shifts of allocation Carter informed the governors of New York. Connecticut and New Jersey of the new rule in a conference telephone call. White House press secretary Powell said None of them, or any of the other governors queried by The Associated Press, gave any immediate indication they would seize the hot potato handed them by Carter and shift gasoline from one set of voters in their statetogive it to another group.

"A lot depends on the specifics of it." said William J. Watt, energy adviser to Indiana Gov. Otis Bowen. "Without anything in hand, it's difficult to say anything about how it might benefit the state." said Ginny Friedlander, deputy press secretary to Gov. Harry Hughes of Maryland.

Powell said of the new authority. "I would assume that they would welcome this additional flexibility." although he acknowledged that allocating scarce gasoline is "a very difficult, thankless process." press secretary Jody Powell said: "If those proposals had been accepted, we would be in much better shape than we are now." This time Carter is taking special pains to clear his proposals in advance with key members of Congress and their staffs. Powell said two task forces are being set up to include administration and White House officials and representatives of Congress. One deals with energy and the other to the closely related topic of inflation. Carter said Monday he is convinced Congress, which so far has rejected all administration proposals aimed specifically at curbing oil use.

is now ready to act because of current fuel shortages, the threat of a home heating oil "crisis" next inter and the shock of this year's 60 percent price increase by oil exporting countries. "I want a bold and forceful program that will be highly-acceptable and that we can move without delay." Carter told a group of energy advisers at the start of a hite House meeting Monday. Just before that meeting began. Energy Secretary James Schlesinger told Carter, in a murmured exchange picked up by tape recorder microphones, that federal gasoline allocation continuing to ship gasoline to the country despite reductions in long distance driving. "It's a uniform formula," Schlesinger said.

"The effect is "Put the gasoline where the automobiles are?" Carter asked. "No what it does is to put the gasoline where the cars are not. Puts it in the rural areas where people are no longer going on Schlesinger said Shortly afterward, Carter approved a change that gives governors power to authorize refiners to shift up to 5 percent of a state's gasoline allocation from areas of relative plenty to those with less gas. In most cases, that would be rural to urban. But in the rare instance where the shortage might be reversed, the flow would be the other way.

The new power is in addition to the 5 percent "set aside" pool of gasoline already granted the governors for priority users, such as farmers. The new ruling also would allow refiners to shift some gasoline supplies from one state to another, but this would require much stricter proof of shortage in the receiving state than a governor's mere declaration that his or her state mw it i 'WvX. 1 closely for the next "two or three weeks." "The intent of the business society is legitimate." Vach told the mayor and council. "I think we would all be amazed at just how much money we could raise," he said. Vach said the committee surveyed the business community and the consensus of opinion was.

that they would be "more than willing to respond" to the idea of purchasing gasoline for resale to the dealers at the same price it was bought should supplies dwindle to critical levels in the future He said the mayor and council's decision to purchase 24.000 gallons of reserve fuel after the committee was formed last Thursday had eliminated the need for the group to take any action. Mayor Harry W. Kelley said he believed it was a good idea for the group to remain on "standbv." OCEAN CITY A group of resort businessmen hastily formed when it appeared that the city would not authorize the purchase of more emergency gasoline supplies will remain on "standby" even though that crisis has passed Richard J. Vach. a local restaurant owner who heads the committee, told the mayor and council here Monday night the group was "in limbo" now lat the city, had decided to purcnaje the reserve supply.

However. Vach said if an emergency situation should arise in the future, the business community could be counted on to raise a "substantial" amount of money that could be used to purchase gasoline. After his appearance before the council. Vach said he believed the "tempest in the teapot" situation had subsided, but the group would be monitoring the gasoline problem TAiaa, "TO Rain Dampens Grand Finale Of Fireworks Long Questions Energy Decision PRIVKH INJl'RED. Ambulance personnel lift injured Christina Franciolli.

20, of Hayes Avenue, from her wrecked car following a 4:15 p.m. collision Monday with a pickup truck operated by William Ira VYilley. 35. of Eden. Police said that Ms.

Franciolti pulled ionlo the path of the VYilley vehicle on S. Division Street near the intersection with Dykes Road. Ttc. E. C.

Adkins charged the woman, who was treated and released for lacerations and a shoulder injury, with making an improper left turn. The automobile was destroyed. (Times Photo by Tom Leonard) Police Beat Guerrillas In Nicaragua beaches and relaxation tk-ean City provides and the fuel that could be saved by the extended use of transit systems would allow travelers to reach the beaches easily and provide ample fuel for the return trip home." Long asserted The state's recreational areas, he said, should not be forced to purchase 'black market" gas to assist vacationers in Wood Stolen At Building Site Clear Out Another City Lower Shore Sen. Joseph J. Long has fired off a letter to Gov.

Harry R. Hughes questioning the state energy office's decision last month to allocate all the state's set aside gasoline supply to the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan areas. "It seems very strange to me that areas with adequate mass transit systems are given the entire gas allotment when this supply is needed by those areas not so fortunate to have such systems." Long told Hughes The metropolitan areas' transit systems, he said, like the Eastern Shore's railroads, were nice to have around in emergency situations but are in had made off with some plywood from their work site and had also done some malicious destruction of property According to Tfc" Mike P. Mulvey. the incident occurred sometime between June 29 and Losses were estimated at $368.

State Police here report they are looking for suspects who made off with building materials from a construction site on Dorsey Lane over the weekend Police said Tag Home Builders reported that thieves Rain put a damper on the grand finale of Salisbury's fireworks display which w'as viewed bv about 4000. Robert "Dickey, a Salisbury Jaycees spokesman, said the visibility of the grand finale was adversely affected by thunderstorms and rain" which moved into the area shortly before the fireworks show was scheduled to be completed Sunday night. "The rain made the grand finale less effective." he said The scheduled 40-minute display was rushed into 30 minutes as the inclement weather moved in. Dickey said When the rain began and as people rushed to their cars to head home, some traffic problems were reported by City Police. The $6,500 display was in jeopardy until a few "weeks ago when a dozen civic and business groups made donations after learning the fireworks might not be held because of a lack of funds An outpouring of funds from businesses and civic groups resulted in increased funding for the traditional 40 minute display, allowing the Jaycees to Injured Pedestrian Identified returning to their homes Long also noted that the transient traffic from New Jersey.

Pennsylvania and New York had caused some gas problems on the Delmarva Peninsula With the publicized shortages and long gas lines along the interstate highways, traffic on Route has doubled causing an additional drain on the area's already limited fuel supplies, he said "The people here have been very patient and understanding during this crisis, but the continued ignoring of their basic needs to favor other more populated areas will soon change that attitude." Long Kelly, claimed the army abandoned the post in a tactical move so the soldiers could fight elsewhere. The government claimed to have launched a counter-offensive to retake Masaya. 20 miles south of the capital. But reporters who toured the area found minimal national guard activity. A DC-3 with a 50-caIiber machine gun in the door strafed the countryside repeatedly, posing a threat only to farm animals.

An armored car accompanied by a patrol of about a dozen soldiers found nothing to shoot at in the same area, the guerrillas apparently having pulled back into the town. MANAGUA. Nicaragua (AP) The Sandinista guerrillas overran another national guard garrison, in Matagalpa. and the government's offensive to retake Masaya appeared to be only a probing operation so far. The rebels cleared out the garrison in Matagalpa.

55 miles northeast of Managua, after controlling the city for nearly a month and keeping the government troops pinned down in their barracks. The rebels' Radio Sandino said five guardsmen were killedd. a number of others were capture and a large cache of weapons was taken. One of President Anastasio Somoza's chief aides. Max A squad of soldiers huddled in the safety of a house just below a hilltop fort overlooking the town.

They ere pinned down by guerrilla snipers. The Sandinistas regrouped in Masaya during the weekend after withdrawing from Managua's eastern slums that they had held for two weeks. They also control about 20 other cities, including Nicaragua's second largest. Leon, and a swath of territory north of the Costa Rican border. The food situation in the capital was desperate.

An estimated 150,000 refugees were scrounging for scraps to eat. Most stores have been looted convenient as long as gas is available in the metro areas The Lower Shore senator recommended that the state initiate a media program to ask people who have access to mass transit systems to use them "It may take a little longer to get to work but this would make additional fuel for them to enjoy on weekends. The people of the metropolitan areas need the Berkley, Virginia. Police said Adkins was still in critical condition at Delaware Division in ilmington. The incident occurred about miles south of Rehoboth Beach.

DEWEY BEACH State Police here have identified the pedestrian injured by a car on Route Sunday near Rehoboth Beach. The man was identified as Jerry H. Adkins. 30. of Home On College Avenue Entered setott twice as many fireworks Resort Bus System Gets More Use Television Tower State police are looking for suspects who broke into a College Avenue home over the weekend and made off with a $160 rifle.

Police said the home of Rachel J. Norwood was apparently entered sometime Friday or Saturday by breaking out a indow pane in a rear door. Culprits made off with only a gun The incident was not reported to police until Sunday when Mrs. Norwood returned Mrs Norwood's son had noticed the window broken earlier in the weekend but did not report it Seaford Fireworks Set For July 4th SEAFORD The Seaford Javcees ill sponsor the annual July Fourth fireworks display here at 9 pm. Wednesday at Williams Pond Park.

Norman Eskruige Highway. The public is invited and any donations will be accepted, a Jaycee spokesman said board, in its refusal, said it was satisfied with the testimony it had received Opponents of the tower have been fighting since February to prevent MDV television from constructing a 1.019 foot tower in this rural community in northwestern Wicomico County The board granted approval of the tower last month clearing the way for the station to begin construction paint job a vivid lime-green which has given them increased visibility Purnell. the council transportation department liasion. also noted that the buses will soon be equipped with a two way radio communications system that will help them lie even more efficient Jeanne Smarte. head of the Ocean City Transportation Committee, and several council members had high praise for the city's transportation head.

Darrell Rose OCEAN CITY A combination of improved service and the gasoline crunch were cited as key factors in a significant usage increase in this resort's mass transit systems Councilman William H. Purnell told the mayor and council here Monday "night that revenues for the' city's bus line for (he month of June are up 21 percent over last year's figures. He said revenues for June 1978 totaled $35,768 compared to $45,386 this vear. A similar increase was reported for the boardwalk trains. Purnell said $4,382 was collected in May 1978 compared to $5,930 for this year, another 21 percent increase.

June figures for the trains were up 3 5 percent, from $38. 182 in 1978 revenues to $39,622 this year. Purnell said. Improved service was given much of the credit for the in-mcreases The city's 20-plus feet of buses recently received a new- SHARPTOWN The Wicomico County Board of Zoning Appeals has denied petitioners here a third hearing challenging a new television stations right to construct a controversial tower near their farms Residents had sought another hearing to attempt to refute expert testimony surrounding the possible effects of microwaves on television reception and dairy-farming machinery Hut the Highway Robbers Operating flashing lights forced him to the side of the road. According to police reports, one man approached the Purneli car wielding a gun and forced the man to turn over $300 in cash The victim told police there were three accomplices in the car and apparently a blue flashlight was used to give the impression of a police cruiser Deaths Funerals Daily Log MIlLSBOKO Delaware State Police are looking for four suspects who stopped a Frank-ford man while he was operating his car Sunday night about one mile north of" here and robbed him of $300.

Police said Henry Purnell was driving on S. Route 1 ISA about 11:45 pm. when a car with nn ifesri Charged In Trailer Break-In WICOMICO ALARMS Central alarm reported no alarms. WOKt FSTF.K ALARMS Central alarm reported no alarms. SOMERSET ALARMS Central alarm reported no alarms IMlltt HESTER ALARMS Central alarm reported no alarms.

Sl'SSKX ALARMS Monday 11 26 a car fire. Colonial East Trailer Park. Route 1. Lew es responded VIRGINIA ALARMS Central alarm reported no alarms Theresa R. White reported an attempted break in of her trailer sometime after 10 m.

Police said Mrs. White reportedly heard a screen tear and screamed for help, chasing the would be culprit A search of the immediate area by Tfc. W. W. Lowe and Tfc.

E. C. Adkins led to he arrest of Carey. A Salisbury man was arrested Monday nigfit and charged with malicious destruction and breaking and entering following a complaint called in by a Walston Trailer Park resident Slate Police said Mark W. Carey, 18.

also of Walston Trailer Park was picked up by-two officers shortly after Stereos Taken At Datsun Agency I.EONK K. PHILLIPS CAMBRIDGE; Funeral services will be held at 2 Wednesday here in the Curran Funeral Home. High for Leone Phillips. 84. formerly of Cambridge She died Sunday here in the Dorchester General Hospital after a short illness The Rev Charles Downing will officiate and be assisted by the Rev Earl Lowry Interment will be here in the reen Lawn Cemetery Bom in Hoopersvilie.

she was a daughter of the late John and Ponnda Tracers Simmons Her hushand. Augustus Phillips, died in I9i4 Mrs. Phillips moed to Ocean City from Cambridge in 1957 She ld ai he Keach Plaza Hotel in Ocean City during the summers with her son. Brice Phillips, owner of the Phillips Crab Houses in Ocean City and also the Beach She made her home in the inter with a daughter, Jane P. Groff of Silver Spring Surviving in addition to her son and her daughter re five grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; a sister.

Dorothy Robinson. Rehoboth Beach; a brother. Wendell Simmons. Baltimore, and several nieces and nephews Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from noortto2pm steering heel. A police spokesman said losses were estimated to be about $900.

including some minor malicious destruction. No arrests have been made in the case being investigated by Tfc. Mike P. Mulvey. Births Lottery Slate Police here are investigating a theft of two van stereos from the Salisbury Datsun property which apparently occurred over he weekend.

Police said a dealership spokesman reported their inventory showed losses of two $400 radio tape players and a Gasoline Case The AAA-Automobile Club of Maryland has asked its attorneys to support the state in its suit seeking an increase in Maryland's gasoline allocations by the federal government. Richard A. Hartman. president of the club, said the action was taken on behalf of the motoring organization's nearly 200.000 momembers. Monday-Peninsula General Hospital Medical Center.

Mr and Mrs James Burke. Chincoteague, Va Mr and Mrs Lawrence Harris. Walston Trailer I'ark. a Aiuhter. Northampton Accomack Memorial Hospital.

Nassawadox. Mr and Mrs (ieorge Maddox. llallviixid. a daughter titKlee. Shirt Winder, Tracy Causey, Kimberly Blade.

Pearl Miller. Beih Hasan. Gladys Gnslrr. Parkside learner: Anila Darrah. James M.

Bennett teacher; Linda tilakeley. Wicomico Senior High teat'her: and tHraine Schniltlr. rhdperone. Koltoni row. Joyce Groton.

Dale Jones. John Kurkett, Karen While and Deborah Smith. Not pictured is Itnrern Merrlman. BALTIMORE (API The winning number drawn Monday in Maryland's Numbers Game daily lottery was: 292. WILMINGTON.

Del. (AP) -The winning number drawn Monday in Delaware's Daily Numbers lottery was: 356. TOl'R El'ROPE. Nineteen foreign language students from Parkside. James M.

Bennett and Wicomico Senior High Schools left Monday for a two-week lour of Europe. Chaperoned by three learhrrs and a language expert, the students will visit historical spots in France and Spain in addilmi la a day in Africa. Left to right top row. Laurie lwis. Joan Agnew.

Paul Adkins. Steve llearne, Lori Bailey. Angela Carey. Wanda Evans. Vonda.