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Rainfall .38 inches. Vol. 97, No. 155 40 PAGES 2 SECTIONS THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1974 WDSTSS Fatalities in 1 1 Xenia Hardest Hit Ohio City, States Hit 350, Loss in Millions p. rui Vs.

i 7 A L- Nick Popovich of 3485 U.S. 23 N. in Delaware County, examines some of the debris which showered his yard shortly after the Xenia tornado Wednesday. The wind velocity was so great it only took about an hour for the papers to float to Delaware. 1 Single on Weekly JL Copy oul- by Carrier manager in Xenia.

"All you could hear was the wind, the crashes and people praying." "I've been through the Korean conflict but I have never been scared like that," said C.B. Grissom of Lexington, Ky. Kentucky was hard hit, with a higher death toll than any other state. Gov. Wendell H.

Ford declared the state a disaster area and called it "probably the most tragic day in the history of Kentucky." Ford ordered National Guardsmen into the stricken areas. Curfews were clamped on Frankfort, the state capitol, on Lousiville and on Brandenburg, a town of 1,600. Brandenburg was left in rubble and 23 persons were known dead. Soldiers from nearby Ft. Knox used giant searchlights to probe the debris in the search for more bodies.

Patty Joins Ranks With Abductors SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -Sixty days of anguish, effort and hope and a message from Patricia Hearst to her parents: I reject you; you lie; I cast my lot with my abductors; my name is Tania. Her father, Randolph A. Hearst, newspaper president and editor, had spent $2 milhon and promised $4 million more in food handouts for the release of his daughter. There had been a promise that she might be released soon. "I have chosen to stay und fight," the slim, blonde 20-year-old said Wednesday in a taped message to her family, delivered by a radio station that received jt from her captors.

Had the Symbionese Liberation Army won the mind of Patty Hearst? Was it a victory for a revolutionary group that law enforcement officials have said probably has only 25 members? Was she aware of what she was doing? Had she been brainwashed? 35 Are By The Associated Press XENIA, Ohio (AP) Spring tornadoes mowed a murderous swath across southwestern Ohio Wednesday night, killing, at least 35 persons, injuring about 500 and destroying millions of dollars in property. The toi) appeared likely to mount. The Ohio Highway Patrol said it had confirmed reports of 40 to 50 persons missing in this Greene County city of and reported five more deaths than rescue workers listed. At mid-morning workers picking through the debris of Xenia said 30 had died in the twister that demolished an estimated half of the city. Another funnel storm killed five persons in Cincinnai and hurt more than 200.

Authorities counted 24 Xenia residents dead. They could not confirm an earlier Highway Pa trol report of a higher death toll. One, perhaps two, persons were killed when the twisting funnel smashed Central State University one mile northeast of Xenia. Five persons were killed at Cincinnati and more than 200 injured. An estimated 75 per cent of the Central State campus was destroyed or severely damaged.

President Charles Newsom closed the school. Police Chief Ray Jordan estimated 50 per cent of Xenia demolished. Damage at Cincinnati is estimated at up to $20 million. At Xer.ia, a spokesman at Greene Memorial Hospital said the injured were arriving "in anytning and everything cars, ambulances and trucks. They brought bodies in on table tops, doors boards.

The emergency room was packed." A National Guard paramedic who flew over the devastated area, Spec. 5 Bob Chapman of Columbus, said it "looked a Charles Giague Is Named MARION, OHIO Could Rise cleanup XENIA, Ohio (AP) Four bodies were arranged in a row behind the rubble of one of the scores of buildings destroyed by a tornado Wednesday. Suddenly, a woman bending over one of the bodies cried out, Oh, my God," and collapsed into the arms of a res- cue worker. She had found her son. It was one of many scenes of sorrow and despair in the tor- nado-ravaged city of 25,000.

"Tomorrow is going to be really bad," said Red Cross disaster worker Georgeane Watercutter. "I really believe shock will set in." People numbed by the disaster remained calm as new tornado warnings were issued during the early morning hours today. As funnel clouds were sighted, sirens wailed and trucks used loudspeakers to announce, "Take cover! Take cover! Rescue workers crowded into halls and stairwells until the threat passed. Officials reported at least people homeless. Most found temporary housing in a grocery warehouse and the YMCA.

A major problem Wednesday (Turn to XENIA, Page 20) iTAR Amusements 33 Ann Landers 39 Around About Marion 7 Bridge Column 39 Carrier's Bag 10 Classified Ads 34 38 Comics 39 Deaths 20 Doctor Column 19 Editorial Page 6 Erma Bombeck 26 Farm News 27 Hints From Heloise 11 Markets and Financial 20 Social News 8. 9 Sports 22-24 Victor Riesel 31 Television and Radio 33 Weather Report 7 Tri-Rivers be very stimulating and I'm looking forward to it," he said. Challenges he sees in his future post that he cited specifically are "marshaling all these resources." He explained resources means people-resources. He said he was looking forward to bringing together the many people who will be involved in moving Tri-Rivers ahead. Siting, Funding Problems Seen "Of course there is the matter of site to work out in the immediate future and the question of state funding." The establishment of a Tri- (Turn to TRI-RIVERS, Page 20) New spring suits sport coats arriving daily at Mr.

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Adv. tifc Phone 382-1101 Killed half-mile wide and three to five miles long. There was nothing." Cincinnati Mayor Theodore M. Berry said the damage to sections of his city hit by the twisters was "awesome. It was a miracle that so many trees missed houses, buildings and people." Officials at Xenia said more than 1,000 persons were homeless.

Moit were being housed in a grocery warehouse and a YMCA. "I've been through World War II, and this is worse than any of the bombings in Germany," one witness to the Xenia disaster said. National Guard troops were providing medical assistance, setting up communications, providing protection against (Turn to OHIO, Page 20) Illinois Citv Rocked by Earthquake BOULDER, Colo. (AP) A moderate earthquake shook portions of the Midwest about the same time the area was being raked by tornadoes, the National Earthquake Informa-' tion Service said Wednesday. A spokesman said the 20-sec-ond tremor hit soon after 6 p.m.

CDT and measured 4.5 to 5.0 on the Richter scale. The quake was centered near Springfield, 111., the spokesman said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or major property damage, but callers to news media throughout Illinois and Indiana said the tremor smashed dishes and slid furniture across rooms. He said the challenges are many in accepting the top Tri-Rivers post. "It can't help but CHARLES A.

GIAUQUE Knox County Schools Head By The Associated Press Death tolls mounted today in the paths of tornadoes that smashed a trail from the Deep South, through the Ohio Valley and into Canada. More than 320 persons were killed, thousands were injured and damage ran into the millions of dollars. The twisters struck late Wednesday, hitting scores of cities and towns and leaving many in shambles. Kentucky appeared to be the hardest hit, with 77 known dead and hundreds injured. Alabama reported 69 dead, Indiana 63, Tennessee 54, Ohio 35, Georgia Additional Pictures and Stories On Pages 4, 20 and 32 15.

Ontario, Canada 8, North Carolina 4, Michigan 3, Illinois 2, West Virginia 1. Half the town of Xenia, Ohio, was destroyed. "It's complete devastation," a Red Cross worker said. Another witness called it "worse than any of the bombings in Germany" during World War II. At least 1,000 persons were homeiess.

Rows of bodies were arranged in the rubble-strewn streets. More victims were believed trapped in overturned cars, but heavy equipment was unable to get through the streets to lift the vehicles. The vicious winds demolished neighborhoods, leveled buildings, blew over railroad freight cars, tractor trailer trucks and autos. Rubble stood five feet deep in some business areas. Siren-screaming ambulances rushed victims to hospitals while terrified survivors huddled together in grief and shock.

Telephone communications were knocked out in most areas and National Guard units were called up to help evacuation efforts and to prevent looting. As the tornadoes steamrollered their way across country, a moderate earthquake hit the Midwest, centering in Springfield, 111., There were no reports of injuries or property damage, however. Heavy rains and hail also struck the storm areas. "We had about 30 seconds warning before it hit," said Gary Heflin, a grocery store Governor Activates His Guard COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -The Ohio National Guard activated 1.550 military personnel Wednesday night to assist Xenia residents after their city was devastated by a tornado. Another 1,025 guardsmen were to be called to duty at daybreak today.

Thirty helicopters were to be readied by 8 a.m. to begin evacuation of homeless persons from Xenia. A National Guard spokesman listed these units and numbers of personnel activated Wednesday: The 178th Tactical Fighter Group, Air National Guard, Springfield, 500 men for security, medical assistance and electric power. The 251st Mobile Communications Group, Springfield, 250 men to provjde communications. From- the 166th Infantry at Columbus and Washington Court House, 100 men for patrol duty.

From the 73rd Brigade at Worthington, a truck unit to haul the infantrymen. From the 1st Battalion, 147h Infantry at Cincinnati. Ham-' ilton. Hjllsboro and Blanches-ter, 700 men for patrol duty. Units called for duty Thursday: The service said the tremor was felt over an area of 70,000 square miles, from Nashville, to Chicago, and from St.

Louis to Louisville, Ky. A reading of 5 on the Richter scale is capable of producing considerable damage, while a reading of 4 can cause moderate City apartment and part of his land at San Clemente. Calif. The tax agency which once gave the President an okay on past filings now challenged, also was said by Njxon aides to have found he should have reported as taxable income- some federally-financed improve Marion County Now Ha9 Gone 16 Days Without a Fatal Auto Accident ments to his California and Florida estates, and the value of air flights made by relatives and friends on military aircraft. The White House announcement that Nixon would pay tde back taxes left open the question of the future of Nixon's vice presidential papers, on which he claimed $476,431 in deductions IRS now refuses to accept.

If it's glass you need Cripps Paint Glass, 219 E. Center Adv. Nixon May Borrow To Pay Back Taxes Knox County Man Heads April 8, Last Day To Save Your Vote WASHINGTON (AP) White House officials say President Nixon, fay'ng a federal tax bill for about half his reported ntt worth, probably will be forced to borrow some money to make the paymtnts. Nixon announced through aides Wednesday night he would pay some $465,000 in back income taxes and He acted after bein told privately a day earlje hat the In-crnal Revenue Service calcii-aued he owed an extn in taxes before interest for his first four years in White lie use. The President's net, worth as of last May 31.

was put at -22 in disclosures Noi made four months ago. His cash assets were put at $432,874. A White House sourcs. asked huw Nixon proposed to meet a taxes-and-interest bill of about $465,000, said the Pres'deiit would use some resoinvw and probably borrow the balance. The White House announcement said the IRS report contained no suggestion of fraud on the part of the President.

IRS contended Nixon improperly claimed deductions for business expenses and a controversial gift of his vice presidential papers to the National Archives. The federal tax collectors also held that the President failed to report taxable cap gains on sales of a New York By MAXINE STOUGH After two months of sifting through resumes and interviewing candidates, the Tri-Rivers Board of Education anounced Charles A. Giauque, superintendent of Knox County Schools, as its choice for the jointure's superintendency. At a special meeting at Hotel Harding, the board passed a resolution of intent to hire Giauque when it convenes in regular session April 24. His three year and three month contract will begin May 1 at an annual salary of $22,500.

Due to legalities prohibiting the official hiring of a superintendent at a special meeting, the board had to postpone final action until the next regular meeting. Accepts Challenge In his comments to the board, the 48-year-old educator stated he is "looking forward to initiating a new program in this particular area." To be able to vote in the May 7 primary election, you must be registered. If you have changed your name, moved or not Voted within the last two years you must register. The Board of Elections in the Courthouse will be open until 4:30 weekdays and Friday until 9 p.m. City voters registered Wednesday 9 County voters registered Wednesday 10 Voters transferred Wednesday 8 Total city registration to date 16,299 Total county registration to date 12,975 Total registration 29,274 1 1 I 1 i.