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win lijlllil.pl I Consumer 'Helper9 a case on behalf of the consumer because to do so would violate the impartiality of the decision the commission must make. "PUCO must be independent from utility and consumer pressure to be effective," Smith said. "The Office of Public Representative would become an ombudsman for consumer complaints and would focus on problems of current concern "and broad impact." Smith noted that while current statutes seem to ensure fairness in all PUCO rate case decisions, in reality that is not the case. lie said some utility firms charged with providing recommendations for legislation that would alleviate the rising utility costs, will listen to testimony from Sen. John Glenn, D-Ohio, and a representative from the Federal Power Commission at its next hearing Monday.

Committe member Sen. William H. Mussey, R-Batavia, in a brief exchange with committee Chairman Rep. Thomas J. Carney, D-Youngstown, complained of a lack of experts testifying before the legislators.

"This is a showcase for personalities," Mussey charged. "The committee is not getting at the meat of the problem." COLUMBUS (UPI) The Ohio AFL-CIO urged a select legislative committee Thursday to create an "Office of the Public Representative" which would ensure proper representation for the consumer in all public utility rate-setting proceedings. Warren J. Smith, secretary-treasurer of the labor group, told the Joint Select Committee on Energy "the consumers' problem is one of under-, representation" at hearings before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Smith said the idea that the PUCO was representing the consumer in rate cases brought by public utilities is false.

He said the PUCO cannot prepare The labor representative said four states Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts and Rhode Island already have established consumer representative offices to litigate rate cases on behalf of the public. Smith also suggested the PUCO explore the possibility of reducing utility company profits during inflationary times. He said the PUCO also should prohibit rate increases based on fuel adjustment clauses in their contracts if utilities fail to buy fuel when it is available at low cost. "The PUCO should demand utilities plan ahead," Smith said. The joint energy committee, Zarb Criticizes Strip Mine Bill King Holiday Enacted COLUMBUS (UPI) The Ohio House Thursday passed.

57-33, and sent to Gov. James A. Rhodes a Senate-approved bill designating the third Monday in January as Martin Luther King Day, a legal holiday in Ohio. Rhodes' office indicated the governor would sign the bill when it reaches his desk. Supporters of the measure narrowly overcame an amendment making Martin Luther King Day a day of commemoration rather than a legal holiday.

The vote on that amendment was 44-46. Cheers erupted from several score of blacks seated in the House gallery as the bill was declared passed by House Speaker Vernal G. Riffe D-New Boston. "Hallelujah," yelled a young woman. Rep James W.

Rankin. D-, Cincinnati, floor manager of the bill, told the House children "need more than heroes with, guns. They need champions of love." "There are 10,000 monuments to war," Rankin said. "Why shouldn't there be a monument to peace? There are 10.000 monuments to advocates of the rich. Why can't there be a monument to an advocate of the poor?" House Majority Leader William L.

Mallory. D-Cincinnati. the highest-ranking black House leader, called King a "revolutionary "He was confronted with dogs, cattle prods and sudden death." Mallory said. "He personified the world's greatest revolutionary Jesus Christ." A tape recording of King's famous "I had a dream" speech was played during the debate. Riffe several times admonished the galleries, which included visiting black school children, to refrain from applauding, which is forbidden in the House.

Maysville Choir Spring Show Tonight spend as much as $250,000 to present their side in a single rate case, while the individual consumer, who may attend the hearings, is, limited in his intervention in the proceedings because none may cross examine without the representation of an attorney. Smith said the high cost of litigation in utility rate cases is written off as a business expense by the utilities and eventually is passed on to the consumer. "The Public Representative should have the power to initiate litigation determined to be in the public interest and could aid municipalities seeking to negotiate contracts with utilities, Smith said. Goodwill 4, Maysville High School varsity choir will presrnt a spring show, "That's Entertainment," at p.m. today in the high school auditorium.

Hits of Broadway, both past and present, will be featured. Among those to participate are left to right) Larry I.enhart, Lynn Paynter, Cindy Hnioks, Helen Dodson: and Nancy Swartzmiller at the piano. Marjorie Overdorff is director. Ford Favors Viet Aid WASHINGTON (UPI) Joining a chorus of opposition raised by coal operators and Appalachian miners, Federal Energy Administrator Frank G. Zarb has attacked strip mine control legislation now before Congress as a threat to U.S.

energy independence. The FEA released a letter from Zarb Thursday saying House and Senate versions of the bill now being considered by. conference committee both, would cut coal output, cause more inflation and create unemployment. Zarb told Rep. Morris Udall.

the conference committee chairman, that the House and Senate measures favor environmental and public interest concerns at the expense of the nation's economic and energy well-being. He said Congress should strike a balance between the two opposing concerns. administration favors action to protect the environment and reclaim land disturbed by surface mining of coal and to prevent abuses that have accompanied such surface mining in the past," Zarb I j. Jt Tulane speech of his April 10 request for $722 million in further assistance for South Vietnam. Nessen observed Thursday that Ford's request "is still before Congress," but he indicated the President would be satisfied if Congress voted to spend $300 million authorized earlier but never actually appropriated.

On Capitol Hill, congressional negotiators began trying to agree on a compromise between a House bill authorizing $327 million for humanitarian aid and evacuation operations and a Senate bill which would provide $250 million for similar Honors Dan Hennessey audience at Tulane University in New Orleans. There, Ford said the nation could "regain the sense of pride" that it had before Vietnam, but not "by refighting a war that is finished as far as America is concerned" and that "the time has come to look forward to an agenda for the Nessen, asked what Ford meant, told reporters that the President's speech "was a call on the country to shift its focus" from Vietnam to other challenges at home and abroad. At the same time, however, he said "the President still believes approval of additional military aid would help stabilize the situation and help to bring about a cease-fire or negotiated settlement" between the Saigon government and advancing Communist forces. Ford made no mention in the among other things, review and comment upon most applications submitted to federal agencies by counties in. region nine even if the county, as in the case of Muskingum Cunty, is not a member of the organization.

TVRAC, the lead regional planning organization for OMEGA, will be placed on an Josephine Smith, secretary. Reelected for three more years were Jackson, Lynch, Roger Wilcox and David Dix. Newly-elected members are Rev. Marvin Beavers, Charles Alexander, Mae Weaver, Dr. Raymond Watiker and John Graham.

The Times Recorder Section April 25, 1975 Dan Hennessey (right), outgoing chairman of Goodwill Industries board. Thursday was presented a plaque in recognition of his three years in that post. Lewis Wickline. new chairman, makes the presentation. Other Goodwill board officers are Robert Jackson, vice chairman; Mike Lynch, treasurer; and Book Distributions Are Planned By RIF TVRAC To Seek OMEGA Certification ZIP Site Study Funds OKd "Reading is Fundamental" RIF) project of Muskingum County and Zanesville will make its first book distribution at Pierce Street Community Center starting at 3:30 p.m.

Monday. At that time, 200 children will receive books of their choice. A filni will be shown and Mrs. Edna Smith, chairman of the local group, will speak. Second distribution will be made at 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday at American Legion hall in Roseville. The third will be made for "Each One Teach One" students at McKinley School at 6 p.m. Thursday. A potluck dinner will be served, David and Linda Taylor will provide musical entertainment and Mrs. Smith will speak.

FAA Halts Indochina Travel 1 i Ohio House Bill Proposes Permanent 55 Speed Limit said in the letter, dated Tuesday. "But surface mining legislation also involves other fundamental national objectives and issues including (a) energy independence, b) outflow of dollars to other nations, (c) unemployment, and (d) higher consumer costs, particularly for electricity." Zarb urged the committee to make eight specific changes in the legislation. His requests included modification of citizen lawsuit provisions to avoid "unnecessary' and unacceptable production delays or curtailments," reducing the federal excise tax on coal to 10 cents a ton and allowing strip mining in national forests "when this is found to be in the national interest." Congress should make it clear that state laws and regulations do not apply to federal lands and should change provisions dealing with water supplies that are impossible to meet, unnecessary for "reasonable environmental protection" or would preclude "most mining activities," he said. Final distribution will be made at 4 p.m. May2at Grange hall in Adamsville.

RIF is sponsored locally by Muskingum County International Reading Association. Main purpose of the group is to motivate children to read by providing them a variety of inexpensive, attractive, paperback books. Money for the books for the first distribution was contributed by Zanesville Education Association, Junior Women's Club, CCL, Golden Rule CCL, Dillon Home and School League, a Sunday School class at Central Presbyterian Church and Rotary Club of Zanesville. Contributions for the project may be made to Mrs. Edna Smith at county school office.

Highway Safety and Department of Transportation, 55 m.p.h. would be the maximum, but lower speed limits would continue in effect for nonpri-mary roads and city streets. In approving the bill, the committee continued current policy of assessing no traffic violation points for motorists traveling between 55 and 60 m.p.h. on primary roads within municipalities, nor between 55 and 70 m.p.h. on interstate highways.

The panel rejected an amendment by state Rep. Kenneth R. Cox, D-Barberton. which would have reduced to 65 m.p.h. the speed at which point assessments would begin.

LOTTERY FINALIST Jean Vandivier of 2121 Hoge avenue was listed Thursday among finalists for Ohio Lottery's millionaire drawing. No date has been selected for the drawing. Calendar Samaritan on April 23. Mr. and Mrs.

Ricky Donald Hill of 713 Moxahala avenue, son, at Bethesda, April 24. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Andrew Bintiff of Cumberland Route 1, son, at Bethesda, April 24. Deaths RILEY, J.

Paul, 63, of 940 Greenwood avenue, April 24. RICHEY, Walter 72, of Columbus, April 23. SPANGLER, Allen 72, of Laurel, April 23. LEWIS, Mrs. Anna Jane Chalmers, 78, of Crooksville, April 24.

LAMB, Mrs. Ruby V. Weeden, 78, of McConnelsville, April 24. CROCK, Mrs. Mary 93, of 835 Larzelere avenue, April 24.

LAUGHLAN, Charles Whitmer, 65, of Port Arthur, Texas, April 23. TEETERS, Mrs. Bessie of Stockport, April 24. HUMPHREY, George David, of Morristown, April 23. SHULTZ, Mrs.

Alice 98, of Belmont, April 23. JENKINS, Albert 75, of Junction City, April 24. Bv ROBERT WOLF fit Staff Reporter Tuscarawas Valley Regional Advisory Committee (TVHAC) was granted a $45,000 grant Thursday night from Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for a comprehensive site development engineering study of the 420-acre Zanesville Industrial Program (ZIP) industrial park in Falls Township, north of Richey road. The grant was the first of its kind in this area and is part of an overall program by ARC to help the economy of communities in Appalachia and, in the process, improve quality of life for citizens in the region. The grant was announced by Michael Poterf, director of enterprise development program of ARC, at a meeting of ZIP board.

The money was provided without local matching funds. TVRAC has also submitted two other grant applications to Appalachian Regional Commission for funds to benefit ZIP industrial park. Those requests were for an access road to the park and for Joe's Run sewer extension. In a related matter, TVRAC membership Thursday voted to submit an application to the state for certification by July 1, of Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association (OMEGA), the proposed regional planning and development organization lor district nine. WASHINGTON (UPI) President Ford still wants U.S.

military aid for the Saigon government "to help stabilize the situation" in South Vietnam even though lie considers American involvement in the war "finished." the White House said Thursday. Press Secretary lion Nessen, rejecting suggestions that Ford was taking contradictory positions, told reporters the President "would like to have from Congress as much military aid as is possible" because "there are matters to finish in Vietnam." Those matters, he said, are "primarily stabilizing the situation and evacuating Americans and South Vietnamese to whom the United States have a special obligation." Nessen maintained he was making "no modification in Ford's end-of-the-war speech Wednesday night to a cheering Certification will be sought under guidelines of former Gov. John Gilligan, which expire April 30. Those guidelines state regional planning organizations can be formed only if they represent 75 per cent of a district's population. OMEGA qualifies for formation under these guidelines following announcement last week of Jefferson County commissioners adopting a resolution for OMEGA membership.

Without Jefferson County's participation, OMEGA would have represented less than 70 per cent of district nine. However, even without Jefferson County's participation, it was expected OMEGA would be formed inasmuch as Gov. James Rhodes' new guidelines, to be released shortly, will likely allow regional planning organizations be formed if they represent about 65 per cent of a population. Both Muskingum County and Zanesville have so far refused to join OMEGA and are now among only a small group of government units in the district which have not voted to participate. However, once OMEGA is formed the county and city can still join if they receive a majority vote of OMEGA's board of directors.

Once formed, OMEGA will. lems but steps have been instituted to correct this," and her overall condition was good. Dr. Light described the infantsthree girls and two boys as "active" in their in- City OKs New Church Project Zanesville Public Works officials Thursday issued a building permit for construction of a 2,800 square foot sanctuary for Apostolic Church of Christ at 1635 State street. Rev.

James W. Gaiters, pastor of the church, said groundbreaking ceremonies will be held Sunday and construction will begin Monday. He said an educational wing will be added to the new church at a later date. License Bureau Open Saturday Auto license bureau in Masonic Temple will be open 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Saturday to accommodate those motorists who must obtain their 1975 license stickers before midnight April 30. Gerald Nutt, deputy registrar, said drivers whose last names begin with A through must have the stickers by April 30. The license bureau normally is closed on Saturdays. inactive status once OMEGA is certified. All TVRAC staff, along with all TVRAC certifications for various federal and Appalachian programs, will be transferred to OMEGA.

The decision to seek certification was made Thursday at TVRAC's quarterly meeting at Sleubenville. the interest of safety and security." Flights chartered by the Pentagon or State Department, which are carrying out the evacuation of Americans and some South Vietnamese from Saigon, were not affected, the spokesman said. The spokesman said scheduled flights by Pan American World Airways and by U.S. charter airlines were covered in the order. He said it halted about 20 flights a week.

Hamilton Man Wins $300,000 CLEVELAND (UPI) -Larry Cupp, a 27-year-old cutter operator from Hamilton, won top prize of $300,000 in the Ohio Lottery Buckeye 300 drawing here Thursday night. Cupp, the father of two boys, said he will use the money to buy a new home and pay off bills. He said it was the first time he had ever won anything. feeding for the other two will end when they are getting enough nutrition from the bottle," Light said. The doctor said the babies were having no difficulty breathing and said their weight was still about the same as at birth two days ago.

Physicians expect them to begin picking up a little weight soon. MELINDA mmm mm Putnam 'Seniors 9 Meet Today Putnam Senior Citizens will meet for a sack lunch at 11 a.m. today. A business session is scheduled at noon today, all in Putnam Presbyterian Church. Rev.

Lester Alexander of Indianapolis, guest of Rev. Edwin Lenser of First Church of God at Larzelere avenue and Indiana street, will be guest speaker. Mrs. Mabel Baughman will lead devotions. A program of music will be presented by Mrs.

Roy Spring of Fultonham. Ham Supper Loyal Order of Moose will sponsor a ham supper 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday for members and guests. A dance is planned 9 p.m. to midnight with music furnished by Travelers Four.

Euchre Party Muskingum Valley Boating Association will hold a euchre party for members and guests at 8:30 p.m. Saturday in clubrooms on Boat Dock road. Meet Sunday Northside All-Anon will meet each week at 8 p.m. Sunday, starting April 27, in Highland Community Presbyterian Church at 830 Military road. City Awards Timber Contract Zanesville officials Thursday awarded a contract to Hin-chcliff Products Company of Cambridge for removal of timber from Municipal Airport property.

The firm will pay the city $20,011 for timber they remove. Removal of timber from the airport property began Thursday and the project is to be completed not later than a year from yesterday. Retiree WASHINGTON (UPI) The Federal Aviation Administration has halted all civilian U.S. aircraft flights to South Vietnam and Cambodia on grounds of safety, it was disclosed Thursday. A spokesman for acting FAA Administrator James E.

Dow said the order was issued about 10:30 a EDT Wednesday "in Doctor Accused Of Plotting Death LORAIN, Ohio (UPI) A l-orain County grand jury indicted Dr. George Gotsis Thursday for allegedly trying to hire a taxi driver to murder another doctor. The prosecutor's office said the indictment charged that Gotsis met repeatedly with George Abraham, named an unindicled coconspirator, to contract for the murder of Dr. Dennis Radefeld. Gotsis was arrested after the indictment was returned and is due for arraignment Monday.

cubators in the premature nursery. "Three of the babies started on bottle feeding Wednesday afternoon and the other two start today," he reported. "The bottle feedings are routine milk formula. "The intravenous feeding for the three now on bottle feeding will stop today and intravenous Muskingum Selects '75 May Day Queen Quintuplets Begin Bottle Feeding DAVIDSON performed. Activities will begin at 1:30 p.m.

May 3 at Quadrangle. A traditional Maypole dance will end the program. Miss Davidson, a psychology major, is a member of FAD social club, in which she has served as both rush chairman and president. She has also been a resident adviser in a dormitory for upperclass women, She was vice president of Muskingum's chapter of Psi Chi, the national psychology honorary. Miss Davidson was selected for membership in an honorary group for sophomore women and in Senior Women's Honorary, Her court for May Day consists of Susan Andersen, New Hyde Park, N.Y.; Marg Boyd, Columbus; Jean Cooper, Akron; Jolane Curtis, Debra Weaver, Pittsburgh, Pa.

All are seniors. COLUMBUS (UPI) Legislation making 55 miles per hour permanent and absolute maximum speed on Ohio roads, including freeways, has gained committee approval in the state House and is headed for a floor vote. The House Highways and Highway Safety Committee Thursday approved extension of the 55 m.p.h. speed limit, enacted in 1974 as a temporary fuel-saving measure through June 30, 1975. Before recommending the bill for passage, the committee tacked on an emergency clause tp allow it to become law before the temporary speed limit expires in two months.

Without the, emergency rider, a 90-day wait would be required. The bill now goes to the House Rules Committee for assignment for a floor vote. Under the legislation, backed by. the Ohio Department of Community Meetings New Concord Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary Public party 7:30 p.m. in firehouse.

Elks Biddy League West Ranger Teanis Coaches and Ixxwter meeting 6 p.m. at 44 Eighth street. John Mclntire Public Library -r-Book sale 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. irt library.

Optimist Club Noon in YWCA. Exchange Club Noon in YWCA. Putnam Senior Citizens At 11 a.m. in Putnam Presbyterian Church. Zane's Trace Commemoration Steering committee 8:30 a.m.

in Elby's Restaurant. American Legion Post 29 Dance 9 p.m. to midnight. Music by Chuck Wise. Births Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Nutt of Frazeysburg, a daughter, at Good Samaritan on April 23. Mr, and Mrs. William Shadle of Hopewell, a son, at Good a a 82, 84, Melinda Davidson, a Muskingum College senior from Sunbury, will reign as queen during annual May Day festivities at the New Concord campus Saturday, May 3. She was elected May queen by student voting.

Miss Davidson will preside over a program to feature folk dancing and gymnastics. Folk dances from England, Germany, Israel, Greece, Hawaii and early America will be ZT Players' Tickets On Sale Tickets for Zane Trace Players' production, "Fiddler on the Roof," to be performed Saturday, May 3, in Municipal Auditorium are available. They may be purchased at Schubach Music Center, Linette's Beauty Shop, Talley and Zulandt, Shurtz Drug Store, Bill Brown's Pharmacy and Bob Frye's Drive Thru, all of Zanesville. In Cambridge, tickets may be purchased at Pavlov Music Center and C. A.

House Music Company. Caldwell Dance Marathon Today Caldwell band parents are sponsoring a dance marathon, beginning at 7:30 p.m. today in Caldwell Armory, located at Ohio 78 and 821. The dance will be for ages above seventh grader level. Admission will be $3 per couple.

Non-participants may also dance. CINCINNATI (UPI) All five of the newborn "Levy quintuplets" were drinking milk from the feeding bottle Thursday and doctors at General Hospital said the babies were progressing well. "They are in good condition and all are better today then yesterday," said Dr. Irwin Light. The infants have been reported doing well ever since their birth late Tuesday afternoon.

Mrs. Pamela Levy, 28, who had not yet seen her quintuplets by Thursday morning, was moved from the "intensive post-partum room" to a single room. Dr. Allen Shade reported the petite, 106-pound mother still had "some excess fluid prob- John Barber, chief engineer for Better TV, said WKBF cites financial losses over the past six years as reason for its decision to discontinue operations. WUAB Channel 43 will be broadcast here as of today.

Channel 43 will include revivals of old series programming such as "Hogan's Heroes," "Superman," "Batman" and the "Untouchables," as well as a selection of movies. WKBF Ceases Broadcasts, WUAB Substitutes Locally iA ft) Sf 1 fx i. It -wCwftmMAbfbttww mnmthrmtfmw-Hn-n rnfrrriiiiHiniiiiiwiftiMilHm WKBF-TV Channel 61 in Cleveland, of Kaiser Broadcasting Network, discontinued operations at midnight Thursday, according to an announcement by network officials. Local cable television system, Better TV of Zanesville, states it will pick up WUAB-TV of Lorain as a substitute for WKBF. The new Channel 43 will be received locally on Channel 8, as was WKBF.

Greif Brothers Honors K. B. Allen, who at age 90 is the company's oldest employe; and A. P. Bowman, vice president.

Melvin has driven for the company all those years and has never had an accident. Karl Mclvin second from right), a driver for Greif Brothers, is retiring after 34 years service. He was honored at ceremonies Thursday, by V. I). Mitchell (left), production manager;.