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he News-Item Single Copy 15 Cents Vol. 4 No. 240 FIRST IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY CIRCULATION Shamokln and Mount Carmel, Wednesday, July 12, 1972 issured of Nomination, EulcGouern, lulate urns Attention to Running in VVVmi-. -'X. i it mi ii.

B- r-4 eluding one that bans winner-take-all primaries, starting in 1976. It was such a contest that stirred the California credentials fight. The party also decided that, starting with 1976, a woman will preside over every other national convention. Yvonne Braith-waite Burke, a black California state legislator and congressional hopeful, is vice chairman of this year's convention. Askew, who delivered the convention's keynote speech, was interrupted with a loud roar when he said that funds needed to meet the nation's medical needs were being used for "a war that should have ended" a long time ago.

His speech also was filled with praise for what he called the party's open processes and criticism of secrecy in President Nixon's Republican administration. PRECARIOUS PITCH IN MARATHON SESSION An exhausted service employe at Miami Beach Convention Hall sleeps in his chair by candy stand he manned through Tuesday night's marathon session of the Democratic National Convention as fellow employes made bets on when he would fall from leaning chair. The session ended at 6:22 a.m. Wednesday before anyone could collect AP Wirephoto) Be Engineers Will Bank Ashed to Check McGovern's forces had given dramatic demonstration early Tuesday in the California credentials fight that they had control of the convention. Later in the morning, Humphrey became the first of his major rivals to drop from the race.

Tears brimming in his eyes, Humphrey abandoned a 12-year quest for the White House, saying his name would not be presented when presidential nominations are made tonight. Several hours later, Muskie, the onetime front-runner whose fall in the long primary campaign paralleled McGovern's rise, dropped out, too. He said that McGovern had won with dedication, skill and hard work "against enormous odds" and added "Let's now go about the business of winning the presidency and governing wisely." tracts amounting to more than $250,000 already have been written In the three-county area. More are being negotiated. He said contracts have been completed in Coal Township for restoration of Fir Street, and in Tharptown where erosion caused damage to streets.

The Winners! This Week's Winning Number 842339 lll3i Pennsylvania lottery BOBBY CONCENTRATES Bobby Fischer from Brooklyn, N.Y., studies the chessboard before making his move against the Soviet Union's Boris Spassky Tuesday in Laugardalsholl Hall in Reykjavik, Iceland. The action came during the flrst game of the scheduled 24-game match in the world chess title. (AP Wirephoto) i 2nd Street Flood Problems Reevaluated by Engineers of the United Steel workers Union, threw their support to Sen. Henry M. Jackson of Washington.

Besides McGovern, Wallace and Jackson, supporters announced nominating speeches would be made for former Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy; Reps. Wilbur D. Mills and Shirley Chisholm and former North Carolina Gov.

Terry San-ford. With much of the Humphrey and Muskie strength now listed in the undecided column, The Associated Press count gave McGovern 1,590.75 votes as the day of his nomination dawned. The total needed for nomination is 1,509. Wallace trailed with 378. the uncommitted total stood at 850.6 and the remainder were scattered.

McGovern spent much of the day Tuesday in his 17th-story penthouse in the Dora! Beach Hotel. "He's working on his acceptance speech and, I dare say, thinking about the vice-presidential thing," said spokesman Richard Dougherty. The senator met with various groups during the day, including relatives of a half-dozen American prisoners of war in Southeast Asia. McGovern promised to stand by American prisoners, a pledge that marked what aides said was "an elaboration" of his Southeest Asia policy. In the brightly lit convention hall, meanwhile, the delegates went through the convention routine, electing Lawrence F.

O'Brien the convention's permanent chairman and adopting party rules in- 3 Irish Slain As Protestants Plan Parade i BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) Gunmen killed three persons early today Nortlwn Ireland's Protestants got ready for Uieir first big himcd ot the summer. Automatic fire riddled a 19-year-old Protestant walking with his father in a park in the town of Porta down. An hour later, five masked gunmen believed to be Protestant executioners broke into a home in Belfast and murdered a 16-year-old Catholic. And the body of a hooded man, shot in the head, was found in Belfast, apparently another victim of the assassins who have terrorized the city for weeks. Meanwhile, the British government ordered 32,000 troops, police and militiamen into the streets of 18 cities and towns to keep the warring religious factions apart today while 100,000 Protestants of the Orange Order paraded.

Belfast was Ut by scores of street bonfires during the night, marking the advent of the "Glorious Twelfth." It is the 282nd anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne, in which the Protestant armies of William of Orange defeated the Roman Catholic forces of James II. Amid politicians' warnings that Northern Ireland is closer to civil war than at any time in the three years of communal violence, the militant Protestants of the Ulster Defense Association said their armed units would protect the marchers from attack by the Catholics of the Irish Republic Army. Almanac Did Not Predict Flood Rains SHAMOKIN Contrary to reports being circulated, The Farmer's Almanac did not predict the heavy rainfall that caused floods June 22-24 in this area, neither does It predict torrential rains for late in July. The Old Farmer's Almanac for 1972, its 180th anniversary edition, had forecast the following weather for the period June 21 to 27 In the Middle Atlantic Region: clear, warm and cloudy. However, two inches of rain had been predicted for the periods of June 13-16 and June 17-20.

For the three days of July 22, 23 and 24, the Almanac forecasts one-third of an Inch of precipitation, and July 25-27, one-half Inch. According to the almanac, six inchea of rain had been predicted for the month of June and 2.2 Inches for July. Roaring Creek Water Company of Shamokln said rainfall during Jane measured 17.18 Inches. MIAMI BEACH, Ha. (AP) Sen.

George McGovern, assured of the platform he sought and a first-ballot victory tonight in the Democratic presidential balloting, considered a list of potential running mates today. Aides said he still plans to ask a reluctant Sen. Edward M. Kennedy to Join the ticket. Weary delegates had barely 12 hours off after the longest convention session In the history of either party before tonight's climactic meeting at which McGovern was scheduled to be the first candidate placed into nomination and, when the balloting took place, the party's nominee.

California planned to yield to Connecticut when the states were called for nominations so that Sen. Abraham A. Ribicoff could nominate the 49-year-old South Dakota senator to head the Democratic ticket this November. Speculation turned immediately to possible running mates after the withdrawal of Sens. Hubert H.

Humphrey and Edmund S. Muskie on Tuesday assured McGovern's nomination. Kennedy was clearly his top choice despite repeated statements he is unavailable. A close personal friend of Kennedy, Sen. John V.

Tunney of California, told reporters after talking with, him by phone that he thinks it highly unlikely Kennedy would accept. He added he expects Kennedy to fly here from Hyannis Port, Thursday to appear at the convention with the nominee. McGovern's aides said that others under consideration Include: United Auto Workers President Leonard Woodcock; Sens. Thomas F. Eagleton of Missouri and Abraham A.

Ribicoff of Connecticut and Florida Gov. Reubin Askew. The Democratic National Convention, meanwhile, stayed in session until 6:22 a EDT in the longest continuous session in history of either party before shouting its approval of a platform that mirrors McGovern's views in calling for total U.S. withdrawal from Indochina and supporting busing to eliminate segregation and to Improve educational quality. Lengthy, roll-call votes beat back proposals to establish a $6,500 guaranteed income for a family oi tour and to in-troduce an abortion plank.

The delegates voted to add a proposal to grant Indians first priority in allocation of federal surplus lands and strengthen the provision supporting a U.S. military commitment in Europe and the Mediterranean to deter Soviet pressure against Israel. By voice vote, the convention shouted down eight proposals, ranging from endorsement of capital punishment and public school prayers to a constitutional amendment barring busing, despite a plea by Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace.

As the convention deliberated through a second marathon night session Tuesday in a relaxed atmosphere after Monday night's sharp credentials battles, Wallace provided a dramatic highlight with an appeal for far-ranging tax reform and a denunciation of "the senseless asinine busing of little school children." A mighty roar went up and red-whlte-and-blue placards waved from the pro-Wallace delegates as Wallace was carried in a wheelchair to the podium. Other delegates stood in respect to the governor, partially paralyzed when shot down while campaigning in Laurel, May IS. But Wallace's appeals were doomed to failure as the convention worked to approve a platform, tailored largely to the liberal views of McGovern. Wallace, holding just a few hundred delegates, and Sen. Henry M.

Jackson of Washington, with under 100, vowed to stay in the presidential race although McGovern's assured first-ballot strength shot past the 1,509 votes needed to win. Some labor leaders who had supported Humphrey, including President I. W. Abel announced that the destroyers Robison and Hull sank 13 barges off the coast of North Vietnam 30 miles northeast of Dong Hoi before dawn Monday. The barges were unloading supplies from a freighter, presumed to be Chinese, but the freighter was not attacked, sources said.

In the air war, U.S. fighter-bombers flew more than 290 strikes against North Vietnam on Tuesday, the U.S. Command said, and knocked out a 300-foot highway bridge 40 miles northeast of Hanoi with laser-guided bombs. North Vietnam claimed that six U.S. planes were shot down during Tuesday's raids.

The U.S. Command announced one loss, a Navy F4 Phantom downed about 30 miles northeast of Hanoi. The two crewmen were listed as missing. The U.S. Command also disclosed the loss of a Marine A6 fighter-bomber that wan shot down last Friday 33 miles southwest of Quang Tri City.

It said the two crewmen were missing. James P. Kelley, board chairman, and Lawton W. Shroyer agreed with Dr. Rumberger's suggestion.

Wilfred S-vinehart, chief clerk, was directed to contact Major Jack Raffeele of the corps and formally request the inspections. Dr. Rumerger said the possibility of slides may be increasing due to the heavy rains and the possible weakening of safeguards and barriers placed. Since army engineers are in the county now inspecting flood damages, Dr. Rumberger said the time is appropriate for an engineering viewpoint of the culm bank.

Shroyer said Army engineers will visit every municipality In the county during the next several weeks to determine needs. He commended the corps and said each municipality should prepare for the Inspection by listing emergency needs and money need to restore conditions to normal. Concerning county owned bridges damaged by the June 22 flood, Dr. Rumberger requested residents of rural areas to bear with commissioners in regard to repairs. He said work will be completed as soon as possible, but priority is being given to the most important and most extensively used spans.

He said the county faces a gigantic task in repairing the bridges and that total damage will exceed $500,000. In another move to aid towns needing funds to restore flood damaged facilities, Shroyer suggested that banks loan money to municipalities at interest rates of three per cent. Shroyer said the loans will be fully secured by federal reimbursementa. Kelley and Dr. Rumberger agreed with Shroyer's suggestion.

Shroyer said banks will be providing a very real public service to communities If they take up the suggestion. Bills totaling $68,160.72 were approved for payment. COURT HOUSE Northumberland County commissioners today decided to make a formal request to the Army Corps of Engineers for an inspection of the Olen Burn Culm Bank in Shamokln" The recommendation was made by Dr. William J. Rumberger who expressed fear that recent flood conditions may possibly trigger shifting of the bank, resulting in further slides.

Success in Peace Talks Seen WASHINGTON (AP) The United States heads back into the Vietnam peace talks Thursday amid only modest predictions here about prospects for a settlement any time soon. Secretary of State William P. Rogers, due in late today from a round-the-world trip, said before leaving Rome that he is generally hopeful the reopening Paris parley might bring some movement by a Hanoi negotiator toward ending the war. Assistant Secretary Marshall Green, the State Department's top Far East expert, returned from an East Asian tour affirming that the United States will work hard for a settlement. "But I think we are dealing, quite realistically." Green said, "with pretty hard-bitten, intransigent, struggle-minded leaders in Hanoi." President Nixon's security affairs adviser, Henry A.

Kissinger, told newsmen over the weekend that "at least we have some reason to believe that maybe there will be a new approach" by North Vietnam. "But we cannot guarantee it," he said, "because it will not be certain until we have heard it from them." N. Viets SAIGON (AP) Heavy fighting was reported on three sides of Quang Tri City as tank-led North Vietnamese forces for the sixth straight day blocked a government drive to recapture the provincial capital. The Saigon military command claimed 198 North Vietnamese soldiers were killed and four tanks destroyed In five battles north, east and south of Quang Tri City on Tuesday and today. First reports said 29 South Vietnamese soldiers were killed and 69 wounded.

Nearly all of the government casualties were reported in the helicopter landing of several hundred South Vietnamese marines a mile north of Quang Tri City at noon Tuesday. Three U.S. Marine helicopters were shot down, and two of the American crewmen were reported wounded. The North Vietnamese launched one counterattack Just before dawn today and seized hilltop positions from South Vietnamese paratroopers to the southwest, COURT HOUSE Army Engineers are re-evaluating the problem on North Second Street, Shamokln, where flooding has caused extensive damage to a number of homes, Major Jack Raffaele reported last night. Major Raffaele commented on the problem in Shamokln during a meeting last night in the court house, Sunbury, as he outlined contracts written to date for flood emergency work.

Introduced by James P. Kelley, chairman of Northumberland County Board of Commissioners, Major Raffaele said that while the problem on North Second Street existed prior to the flood, after the flooding Sunday night engineers are re-evaluating the situation. He indicated that there is a possibility that something will be done to correct the problem. The officer stated, however, the Army Engineer Corps is limited to emergency work or restoring damaged areas to conditions that existed before the flood. Any work involving improvements beyond restoration to normal conditions that existed before the flood must be handled through special project applications, Major Raffaele told the group of several hundred municipal leaders attending the meeting.

Major Raffaele explained that under the project application method, municipalities may recover from the federal government money spent for work beyond emergency restoration. Project applications to recover federal funds must be filed within 90 days from June 23. Therefore, municipalities have approximately 70 days left to file. Kelley informed the group that municipal leaders who experience difficulty in filing project applications should contact county commissioners and assistance will be provided. Kelley advised that detailed and complete records are mandatory.

Shamokin Mount Carmel area was well represented at last night's meeting. Seymour Spears, executive director of Shamokin Redevelopment Authority, coordinator of flood relief work for Shamokin and Coal Township, attended. Kelley Introduced Dr. William J. Rumberger and Lawton W.

Shroyer, members of the commissioner board. The three commissioners presented remarks and answered questions from the floor. Major Raffaele, who has jurisdiction In Northumberland, Columbia and Montour Counties for flood relief work, said con Hold Quang Tri DRAWING DATE: July 12, 1972 842339 Wins $50,000 x42339Wins 4,000 xx2339Wins 400 XXX339 Wins 40 xxxx39 and xxxxx9 Qualify for Millionaire Drawing Consolation Prizes: 84233xWins $1,000 X4233X Wins 100 xx2338Wins 40 Xx2330Wins 40 Associated Press correspondent Dennis Neeld reported from the front. Neeld said several battalions of South Vietnamese paratroopers on the edges of Quang Tri City were being pounded by long-range North Vietnamese artillery fire. Allied planes were striking at the city, field reports said, but they were hampered by windstorms whipping up sand and reducing the pilots' visibility.

Radio Hanoi announced today that a Communist Peoples' Revolutionary Committee was established last month to rule Quang Tri Province, which the North Vietnamese captured in May and are now defending against the South Vietnamese counterattack. The broadcast quoted a communique by the Viet Cong's National Liberation Front dated July 5 but gave no reason why the announcement had been held up for a The U.S. 7th Fleet In a delayed report CASH WINNERS Take your ticket (do not mail) to any winner validation center (State Liquor Store). Your ticket will be checked and validated, and acheck in the amount of your winnings will be issued to you from Harrisburg Central Headquarters. Winners must claim prizes within one year of drawing date.

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