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The Weather omplote Keport 3 VOL 60 No. 168 THE HILLSDALE DAILY NEWS Hillsdale, Michigan, Monday October 20, 1969 14 Pages Price 10 Cents Multi-County Regional School System Possibility Sweeping Changes Foreseen For County Education System Note: This is the first part of a series explaining some of the possible effects Gov. education reform package may have on Hillsdale County.) By UN DA MILLER If Gov. educational reform bill passes the state legislature in the form he has proposed, Hillsdale County will see some sweeping changes. For one thing, this county may be combined with Jackson ad Lenawee Counties into one regional education unit.

This is the opinion of Dr. David Steel, superintendent of the Hillsdale County Intermediate schools are scrapped in favor of regional units. said the three counties have certain things in common which make their combination a strong possibility. The meshing of the three educational systems would be in line with intention of forming ID to 15 regional units across the state. In another proposal submitted to the governor by the Middle Cities Association, Hillsdale County would be joined to six other counties to form one regional unit.

DR. DAVID T. STEEL The final determination of regional unit boundaries is being left to one of the governor's committees. The commission on educational reform has also recommended that the intermediate school districts be done away with. Intermediate schools are lab- led in the report as largely ineffective part of our educational The report continues: well-defined goals, adequate financing, or vital administration, most intermediate districts play no important role in educating our Steel said that taking the state as a whole, the assessment of the intermediate school district may be an accurate one.

He explained that there are about 60 intermediate school districts in the state, some providing fewer services than others. although our district has a small tax base, vices comparable to districts having larger tax he stated. He pointed to the special education program the district runs and to certain administrative services it operates such as data processing. However, Steel feels that forming larger units basically is a sound idea. He said there are many areas in which larger units are desirable.

More comprehensive grams can he made available and certain administrative advantages such as quantity buying at lesser cost are possible. The regional units would provide on a larger scale services being supplied by the intermediate districts as well as opening up additional services. have no wish to lose local control by creating larger units, but there are some areas such as bus transportation service and the handling of comprehensive vocational education programs which a small district could not enter for a long Steel said. times is a straw man people erect and make sacred. Sometimes it appear more to be tal ked about than acted upon.

After the small turnout over the lack son Community College vote, one could question whether people really are interested in local control. requently board of education members and school tax issues have been determined by a very small percentage of the eligible voters. the things people should be voting on are billion dollar airplanes and wars in faraway places rather than on school issues. often people get trated and take out their frustrations on the local school tax. Educational policies should not be determined by the whim of the However, Steel said there is merit in the local control argument when it applies to larger units creating impersonal relar tionships between people.

Administrative services such as quantity buying do not directly affect the person-to-person relationship and do provide many advantages. But certain areas such as consultants and small pupil teacher relationships should be kept at the local level, Steel believes. Nixon Adamant In Support Of Haynsworth WASHINGTON CUO dent Nixon said today Judge Clement Haynsworth Jr. has been subjected to vicious character assassination, and even if the judge asked him to withdraw his nomination to the Supreme Court lie would not do so. Nixon took this stand at a one-topic news conference called hurriedly in his office.

He said he had gone over the complete record of the case of the man lie tapped for the Supreme Court and all of tlie criticism and charges that had been raised. He said he is standing by his judgment that Haynsworth should have the position. And he said is confident that if senators study all tlie documents and charges involved, enough of them will come to the same conclusion I has and will vote for confirmation. Nixon said of Haynsworth: find Judge Haynsworth an honest man, a lawyer and a judge. I think lie will be a great credit to the Supreme Court and 1 intend to Witchcraft Surprising WASHINGTON Tlie White House suspects tlie Senate Democratic Policy Committee of working legislative black magic to cast a spell on President proposals to Congress.

This hint of witchcraft produced surprise and some amusement among tlie men who run the panel of Senate Democratic leaders. One committee Democrat said it was nice to be noticed. Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield, the chairman, was not about to deny a bit of wizardry, so tie supplied this description of a committee meeting: on our skull caps, our robes, turn the lights out and act like The argument over tlie pace of congressional action on proposals vaulted into the occult at a White House briefing CXt. 1(1. stand behind him until tie is The South Carolina jurist, chief judge of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, has run into strong opposition on his nomination to replace former Justice Abe Fortas on tlie Supreme Court.

Opponents have cited what tliey consider anti-labor and anti-civil rights rulings lie has made. Tliey also have raised charges of conflict of interest, on grounds that he held stock in some companies directly or indirectly involved in matters before his court. Haynsworth has denied any conflict, and has furnished to the Senate Judiciary Committee a full record of his stock holdings and transactions. He also lias offered to put his holdings in trust if he is confirmed. Nixon said I layns entire record and life had been exposed before senators considering his nomination and that tie was put through I believe to be vicious character Nixon said as a result of his ivview of the Haynsworth case, tlie justice comes through as a man of integrity deserves even more the support of the President and of tlie Nixon got around to specifics on four or five points, noting in passing that tie had had some experience in investigative procedures.

He said lie had studied tlie case fully, tiad read income tax returns, looked at his financial statements, and tiis statements to senators, and had considered reports of the Justice Departr ment and FBI Director J. Fd- gar Hoover, Nixon disputed opposition contentions ttiat Haynsworth should have disqualified himself in cases involving litigants who were customers of a firm in which the nominee held stock. said Haynsworth in no instance was influenced by the stock ownership and that the American Bar Association also took this position. II stoc ownership were to be considered, he said, probably half of tlie federal judges would be impeached, including Supreme Court justices. The President took issue, too, with contentions that Haynsworth had a substantial interest in litigation in a case before his court.

Charger Kicker Sets Collegiate Record RITUAL OF THE CHOPPERS. This GI really is not in the midst of a religious experience. merely guiding a line of helicopters landing in South Vietnam. Commissioners Ponder Mental Health Budget By LINDA MILLER Mrs. Joan Thomas and Dr.

John Nolte of the Jackson- Hillsdale Board of Mental Health came before the county commissioners today to explain their budget and the new programs they want to start. Their budget request from Hillsdale County for the period running from July 31 to June 1, 1971 is $9,200 or $800 over last budget. The 1969 figure paid by Hillsdale County is 3 per cent of the total amount expended for mental health in the two-county area. Jackson County paid 7 per ctnt, the Community Chest, 5 2 per cent; the schools, IV 2 per cent; Beth Moser 8 per cent; and the state, 75 per cent. Dr.

Nolte explained two new programs he wants to start which will both in terms of Top Mirksmcin Named DETROIT (AP) Patrolman Earl Ilamb of tlie Detroit Police Department has been named a member of tlie 10-man U.S. International Pistol Team. Hamb is tlie only non-serviceman chosen for the team which will compete against teams from Canada, Great Britain and Mexico. Viet Cease-Fire Proposal Considered By White House ashington aio Amid increasingly voiced sentiment for a faster U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam, President Nixon reportedly is considering a unilateral cease-fire.

The President may propose the cease-fire during his Nov. 3 address to tlie nation on Vietnam situation, White House source said Sunday. Indications Nixon m.iy, in fact, have been affected by position to the' war expressed in Jast Vietnam Mori- torium piled up as tlie lYesident spent tlie weekend huddled with his top military and diplomatic advisors at Camp David. And former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, who last week emerged from a meeting with Nixon to endorse his Vietnam policy, said in Tokyo he is sure the' United States will cai'- ry out systematical and accelerated withdrawal of U.S.

from South Vietnam. Humphrey was among a number of prominent figures and out of tlie administration who spoke out 011 Vietnam over tlie weekend. According to Newsweek Magazine, Nixon has been urged by his military advisers to proclaim U.S.-initiated cease fire so enemy violations could be used evidence the enemy's reluctance to end tin' Tlie advisers feel, tlie m.iga- zine said, a unilateral cease-fire create no great risk to U.S. troops in the Tlie White House source said Nixon could be expected to announce such a cease-fire during kis Vietnam address or, by not mentioning it, signal to Hanoi tlie idea has been rejected. Hie President conferred at tlie Maryland retreat with Secretary of William P.

Itog- ers, Secretary of Defense Melvin Uty. John N. Mite lie 11 and his national security adviser, Dr. Henry Kissirn ger. Humphrey said wlien lie talk'd about troop withdrawals with Nixon had "encouraged President to give it ble on tlie executive human misery and in terms of He proposed a halfway house which would be tied in with the medical care buildings in Jack- aon.

He said the purpose of the house would be to bring persons into the shelter and encourage them to return to highest level of Such a program would also give the patients a feeling of self responsibility, Dr. Nolte said. He added that the patients would run the house and would later become involved in community activity such as working around the hospital or doing short-time jobs for factories in the community. He estimated it would cost $3 per day to run the house. If the patient is charged $100per month and some matching funds are provided, needed personnel could be paid.

Dr. Nolte said the $3 rate is a considerable savings over the $14.50 per day rate charged the county for patients at Ypsilanti State Hospital. Also suggested was tlie treatment of mental patients at Foote Hospital rather than at the state hospital. For the first year, the county is charged $14.50 per day for patients at the state hospital; at ILO Given Peace Prize OSLO, Norway (A 10 Tlie Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to tlie International I-abor Organization (ILO), ttie Nobel committee announced. The prize this year is $72,700.

The ILO was one of 15 candidates proposed to tlie Nobel committee, composed of bers of tlie Norwegian storting (parliament). The Geneva-based ILO was founded in 1919 as part (rf tlie Versailles peace treaty ending World War 1. purpose was declared to be improve working conditions in various countries in der to create more stable social conditions and thereby contribute Ui tlie safeguarding world tin' Nobel committee's announcement said. Foote, the county would be charged $10 per Treatment at Foote lasts for three weeks and the patient receives about four hours active treatment each day, according to Dr. Nolte.

He said the state hospital, because of manpower shortages, gives only one hour per day active treatment. In addition, the patient is hospitalized for three months. I)r. Nolte told the board he was hoping to add personnel and that he was looking for a psychiatrist who would spend some time in consultation in Hillsdale. The board of commissioners moved toaccept the recommendation of the Veterans Service Office Association that Harold Vaughn of Osseo be named veterans counselor for the county.

The library board reported that the term of Mrs. George (. lark of Pittsford was about to expire. Those that fear foot is gone from received reassurance to the contrary last Saturday afternoon at the Hillsdale College field as the amazing soccer-style kicker Chet Marcol established a collegiate record for field goal distance. second quarter boot of 62 yards eclipsed the previous field goal record of 61 set in 1966 by Bill Shear of Cortland State College of New York.

amazing boot carried straight and true and cleared the crossbars by an estimated five yards to highlight the 2013 homecoming win over previously unbeaten and nationally sixth-ranked Fairmont State College of West Virginia. The elation of Hillsdale fans was matched by Marcol himself, who did a mid-air jig following the upraised arms of the official which indicated its successfulness. previous best efforts were two 51-yarders last season as a freshman. The field goal overshadowed his two successful extra point attempts during the course of the game, which ran his skein of PATs to 42 over the past two seasons. Marcol, who will be 20 years Bank Bust Is Big Bust MOBERLY, Mo.

(AP) Jobbers went to a lot of trouble in tlie community of nearby Clifton Hill over the weekend to rob a bank that there. They took a ladder from a lumber yard next to the old Clifton Hill Savings Bank, and cut power lines to a burglar alarm. After failing in an attempt to enter through a rear door, tliey entered by removing iron bars from a window. Tlie building, vacated almost two years ago, was empty. The owner found blow torches left by tlie intruders when tie visited tlie building Sunday.

By THE ASSOCIATED Bickers of NLxon administration Vietnam policy, led by Vice President Spiro Agnew, have launched a counte 1 '-offensive against effects of last Wednesday's Vietnam Moratorium and lliosc planned for days aliead. Agnew Sunday blasted leaders rf tlie antiwar protest movement as dissidents and professional who are being encouraged effete corps of impudent snobs wlio characterize tlienv selves as But like President promise that he would not be af- by demonstrations against tlie war, attacks were likely to spur Moratorium leaders to greater efforts. think that it would be meric an and immoral to skip our actions said Jerome Grossman, a stationers manufacturer from tlie Boston suburb of Newton and one oC tlie earliest organizers. Sen, Barn Goldwater, It- About Protesters Agnew Sarcastic proposed in lxjng Beach, that Americans demonstrate in support erf U.S. troops in Vietnam on Nov.

11 Veterans Day. And Gen. William Westmoreland, former commander ol U.S. forces in Vietnam, said American fighting men were disillusioned and disappointed by the Oct. 15 call for an immediate withdrawal from ttie southeast Asian country.

IV vice president, apparently selected to be the spokesman on antiwar protests, said last demonstrations served only an emotional purgative for ttiose wlio feel tlie need to cleanse themselves of their lack of abiliti U) offer a constructive solution to tlie problem. we have not seen tlie end. The hard-core dissidents ami professional anai'- cliists within ttie so-called peace movement will continue to exaggerate tlie Agnew said at a Republican fund-raising dinner in Orleans. CHET MARCOL old next Friday, is a native of Poland although he became a U.S. citizen about seven years ago.

He was an all-league kicker and end, and valuable at Imlay City High School before coming to Hillsdale and also lias handled the bulk of the punting chores for the Chargers this year. Statistics show that he has punted 16 times this season for a 35.15 average. His longest punt of the season, a 51-yarder, also came in last Fairmont match. Marcol, who Coach Waters affectionately describes as fabulous spindly legged was an all-state NAIA Tax Hike Expected LANSING CAP) llous Speaker William Ryan, Detroit, said today tlie Mil like 11 administration should admit that tax increases will be necessary through 1973 to finance education reform. knows there will have to be income tax increases beginning in 1971 and further ones for tlie after that and tlie year after Ryan said at a morning news conference.

not saying Uie governor was dishonest, txit we have U) be honest with ttie Ryan said. have to make it clear which groups-will be paying what tyjx's of Milliken indicated in a recent legislative address tliat tlie present 2.6 jier cent state personal income tax might be raised 1.5 percent to a 1.1 cent rate. Ik' mack' no specific proposal, however. Ryan said today tie agrees with proposed 10-mill statewide property tax, txit said tie expected that to be increased. not quite sure atxxit tlie 16 Ryan said.

increases in property value may allow a yield increase, but I rather doubt Senate Republican leaders, Ryan said, have set an Oct. 30 timetable for completion of perchamber action on proposed SI.035 billion sctiool aid bill for next year and on two tax proposals. But tltc speaker said he doubted if ttie lower chamber could finish its own debate and voting on ttiose bills by Nov. 14 as by tlie executive office. A 10 day recess near fall deer hunting season is expected but not yet dec ided, Ity an said.

selection last season as a freshman and is obviously destined for similar honors and more in At 6-1, 180, Marcol belies his kicking ability by his size, but Waters has indicated that the right instep of his shoe may be bronzed upon completion of his Hillsdale career. Needless to say, numerous professional teams have expressed more than casual interest in Marcol and probable that his Hillsdale career will be only a prelude to his football Came. Unsung heroes of feat were center Frank Stark who snapped the ball and holder Doug Szigethy. If the foot is gone from football, at least the instep appears here to stay. AMC To Buy Kaiser Jeep DETROIT CAP) American Motors announced today it has agreed to buy Kaiser Jeep Corp.

for some $80 million. The agreement was announced jointly by AMC and Kaiser Industries Corp. The agreement calls for payment of $10 million in cash, $10 million in negotiable five- year note sand 5.5 million shares of American Motors capital stock which is currently selling for about $11 a share. "Hie $10 million in negotiable notes is subject to adjustment following an audit of Kaiser Jeep, AMC said. A definitive agreement on the purchase is being written, AMC said, and will be subject to proval by boards of directors of both firms.

Motors and Kaiser Jeep manufacture noncompetitive product lines with complementary management and dealer the AMC announcement Motors produces a broad line of passenger vehicles in a wide range erf price classes, and Kaiser Jeep specializes in the man- ufaeture of a line of four-wheel drive pleasure and utility vehicles and heavy duty military and government Through Saturday, Kaiser had produced more than 73,000 trucks this year. During tlie same period AMC had built about 215,450 cars. Community Chest Progress $7,633 100 10 70 60 SO 40 30 Goal: $40,447.