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The Redwood Empire's Leading Newspaper 25 cents SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA The City Designed for Living SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 2, 1972 THE PRESS DEMOCRAT SOCIAL SECURITY INCREASE Nixon Reluctantly tly Signs 'Bad' Measure WASHINGTON (UPD) -President Nixon signed Saturday what he termed an inflationary and "fiscally irresponsible" 20 per cent increase in Social Security benefits which Democrats pushed through Congress to produce higher benefits a month before the Nov. 7 elections. The increase. attached to legislation extending the $450 billion ceiling on the national debt for four months, will be financed by higher payroll withholding taxes starting Jan. 1.

The tax bite will rise from the present maximum of $468 to $594 next year. M' 'Govern Warns Party NEW YORK (UPI)-Sen. George McGovern warned in an interview published Saturday that if he is denied the Democratic presidential nomination "by an illegitimate power he will run as an independent or support another independent candidate to spoil the chances of the Democratic nominee. McGovern said in the interview in Life magazine he believed he had earned the nomination and "if a bunch of old established politicians gang up" to take it from him he will "repudiate the whole process." The South Dakota senator earlier this week blasted as "an incredible, cynical, rotten political steal' the decision by the Democratic Convention's Credentials Committee taking away 153 of the 271 California delegates he won in the state's winner-take-all primary. The delegates were considered crucial to McGovern's chances for a first ballot nomination.

"I think I have come to the point now where I have earned the nomination," he said in the interview. "And if a bunch of old established politicians gang up to prevent me from getting the nomination because I didn't come to them for help--just a negative, spiteful movement that subverts the democratic process--it I feel that has happened, then I will not let them get away with it. "There's been so much hard work and emotion poured into the campaign by SO many thousands of people- would be such an infuriating. disillusioning experience for them all -that I would repudiate the whole process." he said. would run as an independent or support somebody else on an independent ticket.

So if I'm denied the nomination by an illegitimate power play, that nomination will not be worth anything to the person who gets it." McGovern said he was convinced in early 1969 when he decided to run that he could win the nomination. -Staff Photos by Jeff Lee YOUNG SANTA ROSANS sought vari- youngster at the Terrace Plunge, upper ous ways to beat the heat. pretty Judy Fawcett (close inset)-honest folks, that's found the spray from a sprinkler a perfect cooler A Heat Wave Moves On Pacific breezes and overcast yesterday snapped Friday's short-lived heat wave in the southern Redwood Empire. Daily high measurements plummeted by as much as 28 degrees in some areas. Healdsburg, which had 110- degree heat Friday.

recorded a high of 82 yesterday. Santa Rosa went from 103 to 78; Sonoma, from 104 to 85: Calistoga, from 107 to 87 and St. Helena, from 108 to 87. The cooling trend was expected to continue today. But the cooling ocean air missed other cities.

In Lakeport, the temperature rose, from 104 Friday to 106 yesterday. It was the city's fourth straight day plus-100 degree heat. Ukiah only dropped from 108 (Continued on Page 6A, Col. 9) Upper left, right, was up in the day. And her name- from a pool Juilliard Park It was 103 Friday.

A day and 78 A Census Profile Valley of Moon Of Sonoma County Blazes Arson There was as they say on Laugh-In "some good news and some bad news" for: Sonoma County in the 1970 census figures. The county had something of a housing boom during the 1960s and families had average incomes about $1,000 less than the state average, according to Bureau of the Census figures released yesterday. Housing construction took a big jump during the decade of the 60s with nearly 27.000 units built. The total of 26.914 compared with- 18.801 during the 1950s and the 31.499 built before 1949. The average family income in Sonoma County in 1969 was 673 compared with $10,732 for the state.

Per capita income for the county was reported at 177. Other factors in modern American life the education boom, women's liberation and the mobility of American society were reflected in the county's figures. Holiday Doings In The Empire The fuse still has a way to burn on a multitude of events in the Redwood Empire before the Fourth of July holiday is over. Activities are scheduled in Bloomfield, Calistoga, Kenwood, Lakeport, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sonoma, Stewarts Point and Willits. For most residents and visitors, the weekend goes up with fireworks displays in public and home demonstrations Tuesday.

But from this morning until Tuesday night, there's a lot -to see and do. Tomorrow is a normal work day for many. Summer schools operate and parking meters be enforced tomorrow, but will not on Tuesday, July 4. Following are highlights of (Continued on Page 6A, Col. 5) Before flying to San Clemente.

for two weeks. the President said he was signing the bill out of "my deep concern for the well-being of our older Americans" but warned Congress that it must Join the administration in trimming other federal programs to offset a 3.7 billion deficit created by the bill. Nixon noted in a statement that the debt ceiling legislation will expire again on Oct. 3: and a new one must be approved. "I place the Congress on notice now that if fiscally irresponsible riders are then attached to that debt ceiling bill Martha Quits By HELEN THOMAS WASHINGTON (UPI) -Former Attorney General John N.

Mitchell resigned as President Nixon's campaign director Saturday, a week after his wife Martha threatened to leave him if he didn't get out of politics. See story. Page 12A In a letter to Nixon dated Friday and released by the Committee for the Re-election ct the President which he headed, Mitchell said he had found he could no longer work fulltime on the Nixon campaign "and still meet the one obligation which must come first: The happiness and welfare of my wife and daughter." Nixon, in a "Dear John" letter accepting the resignation Saturday, said that "I thoroughly understand and appreciate the compelling reasons for your decision to withdraw from for which it is not possible to find offsetting cuts in other programs -then I will not hesitate to exercise my right and responsibility to veto." he said. The Social Security increase was initiated by Rep. Wilbur D.

Mills. chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. and was overwhelmingly approved by both parties in the House and Senate Friday before Congress recessed for the Democratic National Convention. Higher benefits will take effect in September and will be reflected in checks reaching Wins; the GOP fulltime political Nixon said that in his 26 years in political life. "I have often noted that the greater sacrifice is usually the wife's since she must not only share the disappointments and the brickbats, but must accept the frequent absence of a husband and father.

"I am well aware that this has been particularly true of the Mitchell The family crisis that put a severe strain on the Mitchells' 14-year marriage became publie June 22 when the volatile Mrs. Mitchell telephoned this reporter from Newport Beach, and said she had given her husband an "ultimatum" to leave politics or she would leave him. She telephoned again three days later from the Westchester Country Club in Rye, N.Y.. to complain she was a "political prisoner" and that the ear- 28.1 million aged and disabled beneficiaries Oct. 3.

The average monthly benefit for individuals will rise from $133 to $161, and for a couple from $223 to $270. The maximum benefit will grow from $216 a month to $259 for an individual, and from $324 to $389 for a couple. For the first time. benefits will rise automatically under the bill any time the cost of living rises more than 3 per cent in one year, a provision Nixon called "a major breakthrough for older Americans." It also allows flood victims to (Continued on Page 6A, Col. 6) John Post all bent out of shape yesterother children got a kick at Juilliard Park Friday.

degrees in Santa Rosa Friyesterday. plane, a helicopter, plus equipment from the Valley of the Moon Fire Protection District. Glen Ellen Fire Protection District. and Kenwood Fire Protection District. Crews from the Black Mountain Conservation Camp near Cazadero and the Konocti Conservation Camp near Kelseyville were to remain at the scene through the night.

Other fires: -A spot of grass was burned near the Korbel Winery at Hilton at 1:12 p.m. Friday. Cause was listed as sparks from a metal cutting operation -A spot of grass was burned on Bailhache east of Healdsburg, at 3:37 p.m. Friday. Children playing with fireworks were blamed.

--A spot of grass was burned at Stage Gulch and Old Adobe roads at 3:40 p.m. Friday. (Continued on Page 6A, Col. 7) By Staff Correspondent GLEN ELLEN An arsonist set two fires which burned 40 acres of brush on the northern rim of the Valley of the Moon late yesterday. The two fires were the largest of a series which burned Sonoma County brushland at the tail end of a brief heat wave.

All were manmade. Two involved children and fireworks. A state Division of Forestry spokesman said the outlook is for reduced fire danger today and tomorrow as overcast sweeps off the ocean, burning cooler temperatures The Valley of the Moon fires were set along Cavedale two miles up the mountain from Highway 12, about 4:30 p.m. The remote, hilly area has been the scene for other arson fires in recent years At the scene were seven Forestry trucks. two bulldozers, four air tankers, a spotter CHESS CHAMP BOBBY FISCHER His Moves Are Confusing NEW YORK (UPI) -American chess champion Bobby Fischer failed Saturday night to board the last regularly scheduled flight from the United States to Iceland which would get him there in time for the start of the world championship matches with Russia's Borsi Spassky.

There were reports Fischer had asked for a two-day postponement in the start of the tournament and Dr. Max Euwe. president of the International Chess. Federation. said in opening ceremonies in Iceland that a postponement could be granted.

Others said Fischer would be disqualified if he did not appear. The matches were scheduled to start at 5 p.m. (1 p.m. EDT) Sunday in Iceland. As a member of the Church MARTHA MITCHELL lier conversation was cut off when a security agent yanked her telephone from the wall.

She said she had decided to leave Mitchell "until he decides (Continued on Page 6A, Col. 3) M'Govern To Unveil Big Changes in His Proposals The influence of education was reflected in the 57.774 persons aged three to 34 enrolled in school. That's about 28 percent of the county population of 204.885. As for the fair sex making its presence felt. the census bureau said "34 percent of married women with husband present" were in the labor force.

That movement plays a strong role in the life of the county was borne out by census bureau statistics. Among the 189.007 inhabitants of the county aged five or over in 1970. 37,965 were living in a different county in California in 1965. An additional 10.454 were living in a different state in 1965. Some other findings of the census bureau: -There are 78,060 housing units in the county, and 63.568 households have at least one television set.

-There were 75.771 housing units with complete kitchen facilities and 75,633 with complete (Continued on Page 6A, Col. 8) INDEX SECTION A MAIN BRIDGE 7 EDITORIAL PAGE 4 OBITUARIES 6 VITAL STATISTICS 6 SECTION WOMEN ANN LANDERS 5. BIB 'N' TUCKER 2 CULTURE 7 SECTION EMPIRE LIVING, EMPIRE, CLASSIFIED ASTROGUIDE 4 CHESS 3 BEFORE YOU BUY 5 CLASSIFIED 6-13 CROSSWORD 3 RETIREMENT 3 SECTION BUSINESS BUSINESS STOCKS 2 SECTION SPORTS, BUILDING 6. 7 SPORTS 1-5 115th Year No. 217 WASHINGTON (UPD -Sen.

George S. McGovern is planning to unveil major changes this week in his income redistribution plan -a controversial proposal that has left him at odds with old-line Democratic party regulars. Advance indications were that McGovern's original proposal to give every man, woman and child in the nation $1.000 or more every year will be changed into a complex system of income tax credits. That would eliminate the possibility of millionaires and their hired help being all on the same dole. Other major changes were expected to eliminate more tax loopholes and shelters SO the general tax rate on upperincome people would not have to be raised to "soak the rich" levels.

But McGovern's aides insisted the frontrunning Democratic presidential hopeful is not World Champion Boris Spassky and win the title. "He gives indication of going and playing." Lombardy said. "A man who is that confident about his own skill is not going to pass up the opportunity to play over some minor details which can be ironed In Reykjavik. German Grand Master Lothar Schmidt. arbiter for the match.

said the first game could be postponed if the official match physician found medical reasons for Fischer to ask for a delay. But. officials said. Fischer had to show up by time or be disqualified. The Icelandic flight would leave Fischer 10 hours to rest before the start of the match at 5 p.m.

Sunday Iceland time (1 p.m. EDT). "I'm sure he'll be well rested for the match," Lombardy said. backing down, and all he is doing is putting the plan he outlined last December into specifics. McGovern possibly has had more trouble with the tax plan than any of his other campaign proposals.

He first outlined it just before Christmas last year at a time when he was the only announced presidential contender and running last in every major poll. He was under pressure by his staff to make himself more dramatic and to capture the headlines. McGovern said if he was elected President he would ask Congress to eliminate the welfare system and replace it with an income supplement plan. The best way to do that. he said.

would be to send everyone, paupers and millionaires alike. a check once a vear -he used $4.000 for a family of four as an example. Of course. he said. taxes would have to be raised on upper-income people to pay for the yearly outlays totalling up to $200 billion.

But he said for taxpayers with low and middle income. the tax increase would be less than the $1.000 eneck they would receive each year SO they wouldn't have to pay anything. And he said his preliminary calculations indicated the wealthy would hot have their taxes raised overall. He contended the savings from eliminating welfare costs and from closing tax loopholes would offset the costs of the $1.000 proposal. The proposal haunted McGovern as the campaign developed.

The changes McGovern has decided to make. some of which he has already dribbled out along the campaign trail, are expected to be these: -The $1.000 per person yearly check will be dropped. In its place will be a system ef income tax credits; the taxpayer would simply deduct the $1.000 from his tax If his income was low enough, presumably the government would make up the difference in a sort of "reverse income tax." -McGovern said in December those earning under $12.500 a year would receive net benefits from his plan. He reportedly has now worked It out so those under $20.000 will receive benefits. -The $28,000 in annual revenues McGovern estimated would be received by closing loopholes such as the oil depreciation allowance and raising inheritance taxes would be upgraded to bring 111 considerably more revenue.

Nixon Arrives In California SAN CLEMENTE (UPD -President Nixon flew to the Western White House Saturday for a two-and-a-half week working vacation while the Democrats fight over who will oppose him in the November election. International Airport as the only direct connection. In the Soviet Union. meanwhile, the Soviet news agency Tass claimed Fischer was losing his own "war of nerves" against world chess champion Boris Spassky, who was calmly waiting in Iceland playing tennis and going for long walks. Fischer was in hiding Saturday and his lawyer.

Paul G. Marshall, would say only, "I expect Bobby Fischer to do the proper thing for Bobby Fischer." But a longtime friend and fellow international grand master. the Rev. William J. Lombardy.

who talked to Fischer Friday predicted he would arrive in Reykjavki in time for the match, settle his differences with the promoters over money, play Russian CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINES (Change due to Holiday Tuesday, July 4) FAMILY WANT ADS For Ads To Start Tuesday, July 4 or Wednesday, July 5 DEADLINE: Monday, July 3 5 p.m. COMMERCIAL For Ads To Start Tuesday, July 4 or Wednesday, July 5 DEADLINE: Monday, July 3 2 p.m. Classified, Display, Business and Circulation Departments CLOSED Tuesday, July 4 BOBBY FISCHER of God. a Protestant sect which observes the Sabbath on Saturday, Fischer. 29.

prefers not to fly until sundown Saturday. That would leave: a 9:30 p.m. EDT Icelandic Airlines flight out of Kennedy A A.