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3A SATURDAY, JUNE 2. 1990 JACKSON, TENN. foeed Daondls paii? detd jjaoD Monday afternoon. A detention hearing for Patel also will be held to determine if the government may continue to hold him without bond. According to an affidavit by FBI Special Agent Steven Darragh, a bank teller at First National Bank of Jackson told him Patel had opened a checking account at the bank with a $50 cash deposit on May 21.

Patel, Darragh said the teller reported, also deposited a $200,000 California state compensation insurance fund check into the account. When the insurance fund check deposited in Patel's account was sent to a San Francisco bank for verification by had given him the check and helped him open the Jackson checking account and, deposit the check. However, during the arraignment for, the two men, defense attorney Tim' Crocker told U.S. Magistrate Billy Jack Goodrich that Patel doesn't speak English well enough to have given authori-. ties a competent statement.

Goodrich asked Shah, who said he un-, derstood everything said during the arraignment, to explain the proceedings to, Patel. Although Goodrich said he didn't believe an interpreter was needed Friday, one might be needed at future hearings. By Sandy Hodson Sun reporter FBI agents arrested two men Friday on charges they attempted to defraud a Jackson bank of $200,000. Friday morning, Sureshbhai H. Patel and Harish M.

Shah were arraigned on the federal criminal charge in U.S. District Court. The U.S. Attorney's office agreed to set a $5,000 bond for Shah, but Assistant Tony Arvin asked that Patel be held without bond pending a hearing because Arvin considers him a flight risk. Patel is not a U.S.

citizen. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for The best of times, the worst of times IM THE EJEVJS NAACP eyes school pact Members of the local NAACP met Thursday to review a proposed agreement on Jackson and Madison County school consolidation. The meeting, attended by about 25 to 30 people, was meant to bring local representatives of the plaintiffs up to date on proceedings in the desegregation lawsuit, said Jackson Councilman James Buchanan, who attended the meeting. William Smart, president of the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said he wouldn't talk about the meeting because the NAACP's attorney needs to have a chance to talk with the school board attorney first. Historical group accepts requests The Tennessee Historical Commission is accepting grant applications for historic preservation planning and survey projects for the 1990-91 fiscal year, Commission Executive Director Herbert Harper said.

As in the past, these federal grants will primarily be given to conduct architectural, archaeological and historic site surveys. These survey grants will pay for 70 percent of the cost of such projects. Funding priority will be given to survey projects in areas that are undergoing rapid growth and development or experiencing other threats to cultural resources and to those where little survey work has previously been done, Harper said. A limited amount of money may be available for the pre-planning or development of architectural drawings and specifications necessary to undertake the restoration of a historic property. A small amount might also be available for actual restoration work for places listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Applications for grants are available from the Tennessee Historical Commission, 701 Broadway, Nashville, 37243-0442. Deadline for application is Sept. 15. For more information call the Tennessee Historical Commission at (615) 742-6716. McKnight qualifies for August primary State Sen.

Joe Nip McKnight has qualified with the Madison County Election commission for the Aug. 2 state primary election. McKnight, a Democrat completing his first four-year term, is so far unopposed for his party's nomination. Republican Bobby Carter will seek the seat in the November general election. Bob Mitchell, 507 Perry Switch Road, has filed to run for the county commission in District 6, Position 3.

The filing deadline is noon Thursday. SUN LINE Matthews take prepare to leave Melissa Davis, Dawn Clark, Jackie Morgan and Karla Manley, left to right, had their teacher Cheryl First National Vice President Charlotte A. Hatcher, she was told the check was counterfeit, Darragh wrote. The FBI agent also called the California bank about the alleged counterfeit check. A vice president there told him the San Francisco bank had received six counterfeit checks on the state compensation insurance fund account, according to his affidavit.

Thursday during questioning by the FBI, Patel reportedly said he knew the check was a "bad check," according to Darragh's affidavit. Patel, the FBI agent reported, also said Shah, owner of the Milan Days Inn Motel, Sun photos by Gary Hairfson a group photo of them as they for summer break. is looking forward to spending time with him this summer. "We've got a pool in our backyard and that's going to be our summer vacation," said Gourley. The public can meet the contestants at a preview at Madison's restaurant on June 17.

Tickets are available for $25 by writing Miss Tennessee Pageant Press Preview, P.O. Box 938, Jackson, Tenn. 38301. Tickets for the pageant, to be held at the Jackson Civic Center, are available for $30 per person by writing to the above address. Tickets also are available in the lobby of the Civic Center beginning June 11.

For more information, call the pageant office at 424-0442. Tickets are good for all four nights of competition. cept during the hours that Fox programming is on the air. "This is the first time that a satellite station has been allowed to continue airing Fox programming after its base station's contract with Fox was not renewed," said Gary Berberet, MT Communications vice president of advertising and promotions. Because it's a first-of-its-kind agreement, all the details haven't been worked out yet.

"When it's time for Fox programming, the Jackson station will take the live feed from Fox. Memphis will fill in that time with a movie or other programming while we're airing Fox," said Berberet. WLMT's two-year contract with Fox expires in June. Earlier this week Fox moved its Memphis contract with WLMT to the higher-rated WPTY Chan Students, teachen go separate ways By Erica Berry Sun reporter The last day of school in Madison County may have signaled the start of summer fun for most students, but for others it meant saying sad goodbyes to classmates and teachers. At Beech Bluff Junior High, two students strayed behind after the others had grabbed their final report cards and headed for the doors.

"Not seeing (a friend) every day is going to be hard, but we're still going to keep in touch," said LaShawna London about her friend Carla Watlington. "She's honest and always there for me." "I've had a lot of these kids for three years," said Cheryl Matthews, an English, science and home economics teacher. "When they leave here, I think they're mine." Susan Gourley, an English teacher, said the best part of teaching is getting to know the students. "We're a close-knit family and we all come from a small community," said Gourley, with a quivering voice and tear- 4 Acquitted druggist faces loss DEA asks judge to confiscate pharmacy By Sandy Hodson Sun reporter A federal court jury acquitted a Martin pharmacist nearly four years ago of drug trafficking charges, but his legal problems continue. When the U.S.

government issued a 94-count indictment against Billy McAdoo, it also moved to confiscate McAdoo Pharmacy and everything inside. Friday, U.S. District Judge James Todd began hearing evidence in the civil trial that will determine if the Drug Enforcement Agency gets the pharmacy and its contents or if it will be returned to McAdoo and his wife, Elise. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tony Arvin is trying to convince the judge the evidence weighs heavily to the government's claim McAdoo used his pharmacy to facilitate drug crimes.

Attorneys D.D. Maddox and John Herbison are trying to convince Todd that Mrs. McAdoo, the legal owner of the pharmacy's property, and her husband were innocent parties in any possible illegal drug transactions. McAdoo's acquittal in October 1986 doesn't preclude the government from taking the pharmacy. The current proceeding is a civil matter in which the winning side must only prove their case by a preponderance of the evidence, not beyond a reasonable doubt.

In 1986, a federal jury rejected the government's argument that McAdoo conspired with Nashville physician Bobby Watts between 1983 and 1985 to illegally distribute Preludin, a powerful appetite suppressant. Defense attorneys for both men successfully contended the pair were tricked by two government witnesses and confessed drug dealers into providing the Schedule II drug. "The common way Preludin is used on the street is the individual will melt the tablet down and inject it," DEA Agent Pink Anderson testified Friday. Anderson testified he began investigating McAdoo in the fall of 1984 when he noted that required DEA records indicated McAdoo ordered large amounts of Preludin. Information also began filtering in that drug dealers were obtaining Preludin prescriptions from Watts and taking those to McAdoo to fill.

In 1983, McAdoo ordered more than 2,300 grams of Preludin. "I believe that was the largest purchase of (Preludin) for that year of all (businesses licensed to obtain scheduled drugs) in Tennessee," Anderson said. The state Board of Pharmacy Investigator Guy Henderson also noted the large purchases of Preludin and examined McAdoo's records, Anderson said. But Henderson found all the drug doses were accounted for by valid prescriptions, Anderson testified. The investigators, however, were still suspicious, he added.

As the investigation continued, Willie Mae Strickland and Mary Lou Gezley both charged with drug offenses agreed Please see ACQUITTED, next page nel 24, which will begin airing Fox programming July 1. Non-cable subscribers will continue to be able to catch Fox favorites such as "The Simpsons" and "Married. Children" on WMTU. Cable subscribers will be able to watch Fox programs on either WMTU or WPTY. "We're really pleased with the Jackson station, said Berbert.

"We've increased the station's billing by 100 percent and we completely redid the station IDs to make it look more networkish." Berberet said the station plans to get more involved in the community through sponsorship of local civic and charity events. The agreement will not mean more jobs at the Jackson station. Because WLMT in Memphis will now air syndicated shows and movies it will have more commercial time to sell. Jamie Rhodes, left, and Sheila Broadway were joking around Friday in the Beech Bluff school gym after receiving their report cards. Just double checking to make sure thay passed, they said.

'Modern Woman' is Miss Tennessee theme By Tom Corwin Sun reporter stained cheeks. "There's not many schools where kids love their teachers." Gourley has a child of her own and the final night to crown the winner. Also performing will be The Opryland Singers and Dancers, last year's Miss Tennessee, Lisa Robertson, and returning emcees Shelley Mangrum and James Welch. The "Quality of Life" scholarship, donated by the Fruit of the Loom underwear company was doubled this year from $500 to $1,000. The award is given to the contestant who has created or implemented a community service program.

The winner will compete with other state pageant winners for a $10,000 scholarship, presented during the Miss America pageant in September. Jackson station to get live feed from Fox in unprecedented agreement with broadcaster Q. I would like to know where I can get or rent a skyboard. It has a background like a sky. The dimensions are eight feet by three-and-a-half feet.

R.B. Jackson A Perhaps another Sun Line reader can help. Sun Line was unable to come up with a place that even knew what skyboards are, much less where to rent them. A spokesman at Southern Rents told Sun Line he's unfamiliar with the term skyboard. He speculates you may be looking for something similar to a backdrop for a play.

Sometimes, local colleges rent out or lend certain pieces of equipment for special events, he said. A check with Carmen Wallis at Party Line, also a rental business, turned up no knowledge of a skyboard. Wanting to leave no stone unturned, Sun Line also checked with Jackson Theatre Guild member Marjorie Daniel, who says she is not acqainted with the term skyboard either. What's the name of the president of Ford Motor Company and his address? M.V. Bolivar Q.

Write President Phillip Benton in care of Ford Motor American Road, Dearborn, Mich. 48121-0000. Call Sun Line, 424-6080. or write to Sun Line. P.O.

Box 1059, Jackson, Tenn. 38302, for action and information. Include your name, phone number and address they will be confidential. Consumer questions also may be asked of the State Consumer Affairs Division at toll-free (800) 342-8385. TO CALL THE EDITOR City Editor Evan Miller can be reached by calling 427-3333, Ext.

187. In West Tennessee outside Madison County, readers can call toll-free Pageant officials hope the ideal modern woman will emerge June 23 at the Miss Tennessee pageant. The pageant's "Modern Woman" theme will come alive in musical production numbers that span the '40s to the present. The 37 women competing for $65,000 in scholarships during the June 20-23 pageant will present their own versions of the modern woman with talent numbers ranging from East Tennessee mountain clogging to ballet and opera. Gov.

Ned McWherter will be on hand i Poor patients, dying to get more Medicaid NASHVILLE (AP) State officials agreed Friday to increase Medicaid payments about $5 per day toward the care of poor nursing home patients and begin paying for hospice care for the dying. For most of the 35,000 licensed nursing home beds in the state, the new reimbursement would be about $53.18 per day. The budget for the year beginning July 1 earmarks $401 million for the Medicaid nursing home care, up from $369 million for this fiscal year. The changes are included in rules approved after a hearing of less than 30 minutes. Susie Baird, a Medicaid official, said no one objected, permitting quick approval.

It normally takes about three months for rules to become effective, once a state agency approves them. "This is one of the enhancements we had hoped to receive at the time we approved the license fee bill," Mike Coleman, spokesman for the Tennessee Health Care Please see POOR, next page By Brenda Robertson Sun reporter A mere six months after Nashville-based MT Communications bought what was then WJWT Channel 16 in Jackson, the station has entered into an unprecedented agreement with Fox Broadcasting. Come July 1 the station, now WMTU, will air Fox programming despite the fact that its base station, WLMT Channel 30 in Memphis, recently lost its contract with Fox. The local station is a satellite of WLMT and both stations are owned and operated by MT Communications. Since becoming a satellite, WMTU has broadcast all of WLMT's programming but that will change in July.

Under the agreement, WMTU will broadcast everything WLMT does ex.