The Neosho Daily News from Neosho, Missouri • Page 1

Vol. 58; No. 58 increasing cloudiness with little change of temperature. Low tonight near 50, high tomorrow upper 70s, NEOSHO, THURSDAY, MARCH 28,1963 Phone GL 1-1520 Price Five Cents Bill JEFFERSON CITY tin A bill to give women employees over 21 equal pay with men was introduced in the Missouri House today. The State Industrial Commission would enforce the law.

Violations would be misdemeanors. The plan was proposed by Rep. H. F. Patterson, D-Columbia and 30 others.

The Senate passed and sent to the House, a bill to extend the length of automobile transports from 50 to 60 feet and let any kind of truck be 13V4 feet instead of 12Me feet high. Haulers of empty wooden barrels also could use the longer trucks. Gov, John M. Dalton vetoed a similar truck bill two length years ago. Also sent to the House bills to: Allow jail prisoners to in unleaded public cemeteries.

Stella Filings Close Yesterday On Board Posts Filings for two three-year posts on the Stella Board of Education closed yesterday with only two persons filing for the positions, according to W. D. Ledbetter, perintendent of schools. Mr. Ledbetter reported that both incumbents, Ivan Rowe, present board secretary, and Alvie Kimbrough, were the only persons to file for the posts.

Election in Stella will be held April 2, when patrons of the dis- Lot minors sign notes for educational loans without a parent's signature. Let cities in counties which have approved voter registration let up city registration systems. Rep. James Troupe. D-St.

Louis, Introduced a bill to require public housing officials to set rents on the basis of family income. Another new House bill would establish a nationwide compact to determine motor vehicle safety rules. Other new bills in the House would: Require the State Public Service Commission to publish its docket of hearing involving public utilities, instead of merely notifying interested parties by letter. Set automobile license fees at a flat $16.80 instead of the present range of $5 to $37.50, based on horsepower. Establish a retirement system for non-teaching employees of public schools.

The teachers now have retirement plans. Provide that any public works project of more than $5,000 must have a professional engineer on the job. The House advanced nine bills including ones to: Standardize marriage license trict will go to the to vote on were the two board posts, a levy and two boundary changes, and the proposed junior college. Levy for the coming year is (By the Associated Press) JEFFERSON CITY Authority for the state to set up a senile hospital in old Ft. Crowder property would be repealed under a bill passed by the Senate today.

It now goes to the House. Sen. Harry £. Hatcher, R-Neosho, explained the State Department of Public Health and Welfare decided the site was not suitable for a state hospital and the law was never used. proposed to be $2.75, same as last year according to Mr.

better. Led Warmer is Forecast KANSAS CITY It will be warmer in Missouri Friday, but increasing cloudiness may lead to scattered showers in the northern sections. Highs Friday are expected to be in the 70s with the possibility of some readings in the 80s in the Complete Plans For Neosho On Parade Event Annual Event Set For Friday Night On Square Plans have been completed for the annual "Neosho on Parade," promotion to be held between Hope To Find Compromise For Passage bill ac One boundary change involves south The hjgh Wednesday was 2,166 acres of land and about 25i 73 at stt Joseph and Sii Louis The students while the other proposes low this morn ng was 36 at Knob a change involving about 210 CHECKING ENTRIES Carl Graham, chairman of the Neosho Chamber of Commerce Christmas Decorating Committee is shown looking over suggestions of ways to light the city's water tower during the Christmas season. The committee is conducting a contest seeking suggestions. Best ideas will be awarded a $25 savings bond.

Contest deadline is midnight Saturday. (Daily News Photo.) In Open acres and seven would go to the students. Both Neosho School District. According to state laws. irons of both districts must pa- ao- Noster.

Death Log prove the changes. If one district approves the measures but one disapproves, the matter would then be placed before a board of arbitration. Full Slate Of Candidates In Seneca Election JTFFERSON CITY The Mis- souri Highway Patrol's traffic death log for the 24 hours ended at midnight. Last 24 hours four (X). So far this year 186.

Same time lastyea 178. (X) Includes one death re- suiting from an earlier accident. Would Bar Boxing JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. State Rep. David Rolwing, D-Mis- ssissippi County, introduced a bill in the Missouri Legislature A today to outlaw boxing or spar- Residents of Seneca will go toj ring the gtate the polls April 2, along with oth- He made no reference to the re- er residents of Newton and McDonald counties, to vote on four aldermen, two school board members, a school levy, a boundary change and the proposed area junior college.

Only two races are slated in the JEFFERSON CITY House and Senate conferees were named 6:30 and 8 p.m. tomorrow night today to try to find an acceptable on the public square, according; compromise for the sales tax to reports today from was crippled by House Crumbliss, chairman of the Junction Wednesday, ior Chamber of Commerce com-1 The five House and five Senate mittee sponsoring the event. members planned to meet Mon- Mr. Crumbliss said that (1:30 p.m.) to start work. All models for the event have been the House conferees opposed allocated and will appear in the amendment that exempted various business firms' windows'food and drugs.

It was adopted by with special merchandise during the House on a close vote, the hours of event. All five Senators voted for the According to Mr. Crumbliss, original bill that would boost the those merchants who do not tax from two to three per cent to live models, will choose to use have special displays spring and other special chandise. The inside of the square will be reserved for automobile deal- produce an estimated $100 million showing 4n extra money the next biennium before it was riddled by House changes. House conferees appointed by Speaker Thomas D.

Graham, Haywood Snipes uin rive ers and off-square Louis County: who wish to display their wares. James G. Trimble, D-Clay Several special events have County; Paul M. Berra, D-St. been planned, including a bake 1 -Louis; y.

M. Baltz, D-Shannon sale by members of the Neosho Robert E. Young, R-Jas- Tecn Town Council. Members of! per County: George St. Peter, side Mr.

and with EDITOR'S NOTE: Our usual policy is to publish letters to the editor on an in' page. However, since Henry is city attorney thus closely identified all city problems, and because he has presented a masterful argument which all people should read, we are publishing it on Page 1. I am a city employee. I was appointed by the city manager cent death of former Featherweight after a Champion fight. Davey Moore mem- work Orders New Election PHILADELPHIA The Na- fees over the state at $3.

The fees municipal ection with two oth tow run from $1.50 to $6.50. Set Deadline For Ideas In Chamber Lighting Contest Deadline for entries in the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Decorating Committee lighting contest is midnight Saturday, according to Carl Graham, chairman. Mr. Graham said that the committee is trying to get ideas on how to light the city's water tower during the holiday season. All interested persons have been invited to submit chamber office with offering the best suggestion winning a $25 savings bond.

Mr. Graham said that several entries have been received, but more are needed. He said that all persons submitting suggestions should also send along a drawing of their idea. should be in the postmarked ideas the to the person tional Labor Relations Board with the approval of all bers of the City Council. I out of City Hall.

I am sure that in the minds of certain people of Neosho I am in the camp of those citizens opposed to the "petition" framers. There I am willing to take my stand. If the time ever arrives when I can no criticism but I do not think legitimate criticism should be exhibited by sending unsigned letters containing obscene and nasty remarks to Councilwoman Mary Louise Davis; neither do I think legitimate criticism should be exhibited by throwing empty whiskey bottles and beer cans into the front yard of Mayor Kenneth Cope under cover of darkness; nor do I think legitimate criticism should be exhibited by an unidentified voice over a telephone to the wife of the city manager which maliciously and falsely accuses the city manager the Methodist Church will have a special exhibit. Mr. Crumbliss said that music R-Mercer County.

The Senate members: Sens. H. F. Patterson, D-Ca- Prominent State Lion To Speak Here Tonight Haywood Snipes, prominent Missouri Lions Club member and holder of several local and state will be furnished by the Bernice ruthersville; John W. Joynt.

D-St. seartonghat the Pace School of Music Traffic will be directed Louis; A. Basey Vanlandingham 26-E meeting to be held bytD-Columbia; Jack the Neosho Hi School a members of the Auxiliary Police R-Springfield. and Thomas er candidates running unopposed. running unopposed are Johnny Fritchey for a one-year term from the First Ward, and Elmer Dorman for a two-year term in the Third Ward.

In the race for a two-year term in the First Ward, Fred Doner will be opposed by Delmer Strait, while in the Third Ward, Frank King and Jerry Cailihan will be running for a two-year term. In the school election, five persons have filed for two three- year terms on the board of education. They are Jack Brady, present board president, and Bill Cook, incumbents; John Kelly, Jack Barnett, and H. C. Helm Jr.

The levy to be voted on is $3.30 per $100 assessed valuation, same as last year. The proposed boundary change involves approximately 600 acres of land now the Gallemore District and 10 or 12 students. 44 Mf new bargaining i on er be loyal to my employer, of being unfaithful to riage vows; nor do I his mar- think le- who will block the square to all Iwoolsey, R-Versailles. vehicular traffic beginning at 5:45. being at 7 Mr Snipes a resident of Rep.

Berra and Sen. Patterson ar Bluff. where he operates are the appropriations chairmen 'an architectural firan finance of state services. Patterson said the bill has ordered a election in the continuing fight i then I will resign, between James Hoffa and a rebel if there were no other reason, group for control of huge Local common decency and a sense of 107 of the Teamsters Union. Thd fair play would force me to be order was issued in Philadelphia.

where I now stand. A person position of public expect to receive Find Body OSCEOLA, Mo. The body of Mrs. Lee Wilson of Liberty was found this morning in the Osage River, 10 miles below here, 19 days after a fishing party of four disappeared in the stream. The body of the 34-year-old woman was spotted by a member of her family.

who holds a trust must gitimate criticism is being exhibited by sending an unsigned letter to Councilman Don Barnett, which by implication threatens force, if necessary, to run the city manager out of town. These tilings and other similar things have happened and are continuing. They are unfair. They are even more unfair because of the underhanded methods used (Continued on Page 4) L-HCUHUUU architectural firm is a Mr. Crumbltss said that other the two houses.

It is their job civ i and business leader of the events are still the Planning to fit the state's revenues into the' community and is president of the stage and will be completed ny tomorrow nights event. Will Open New Bowling Alley Plans to open a new bowling alley in Neosho at 109 West Spring, in the building formerly occupied by Robbins Sales and Service, board of directors of Business a opportunities for Missouri Blind, passed by the House is complete-! He is also a member and treas- ly unacceptable to him. ur of Missouri Lions Sight Con- The two houses moved quickly servation Committee. today to set up the conference on the embattled bill. Legality Of Vote Plan Ground School Cast In Gateway Questioned All entries office chamber office or prior to midnight March 30.

Need Approval On County Road Jobs State approval is all that is needed before several road proj- tcts in the county can be started, according to Floyd Shewmake, presiding judge of the Newton County Court. Judge Shewmake reported this morning that the projects were sent in several weeks ago and it was thought that state approval would have been received by this time. Financing of the projects will come from state gas tax funds, Mr. Shewmake said, with the county matching state funds. Most of the projects are for, road maintenance and bridge) At The WOUrthOUSO while others are for Seeking Funds For War Memorial At Cemetery In Area Demonstration Here Ed Thomas, flying instructor at Friend Air Park, Pierce City, will be in Neosho next week to present a demonstration of oneiground school training.

The session will be held at the Neosho Airport Wednesday evening at 7:30. Subjects he said, will County Circuit Clerk's Office by I be useful to licensed pilots as attorneys for Fred B. Van Pelt. I well as persons wishing to learn filed were announced today by the owners, Ralph Nease, R. J.

Moore and Virgil Moore. Target date for opening of the new firm, which will have eight alleys has been set for July 15. Remodeling on the interior will be started immediately. The new alleys will have automatic equipment and will also house a snack bar. Mr.

Nease, who is also owner of Club Bowl, said that firm will close at the end of the current i season which will be month. late next A petition requesting that vole cast in the March 19 election at Gateway Drive, south of Joplin, be thrown out was filed afernoon in Newton alleges of Set New Closing Hours At Granby i Post Off ice The Granby Post Office will observe new Saturday closing hours beginning April 20, according to an announcement from Postmistress Cornelia Hart. The postmistress said, "Postal service officers have recommended that window service be suspended at 12 noon on Saturdays. The Post Office Department has approved the change to become effective April 20," Outgoing mail will be made up on Saturday afternoon as usual and will leave the office by 5 p.m. By rotation, one employee will be on duty to dispatch the mail at that time.

The petition as u- hat Joe Jackson, owner 01 a Members of the Archie Boyer Gateway Drive Uquor st0 re voted in the election and that his ballot should be voided because he re- to fly. The session will be open to the public will be served. and refreshments American Legion Post at man have advanced plans to erect a memorial and flag pole, VAC an in the Goodman Cemetery as a portedly has not been a resident 111 CD Meeting Slated memorial to war dead, according to George Sink, post commander. Mr. Sink said that cost of the project has been estimated at $700 and pledges are being sought.

He said that the pledges will not be collected unless the goal is reached. According to monument will Mr. serve Sink, the the same purpose as the monument to the unknown soldier In Arlington National Cemetery. Deadline for the pledges been set for May 6, in oroer has Neosho Debaters To Compete In Tourney Saturday for 60 days or more prior to the election. The petition requests that if the court finds the vote to be invalid that it be cast out and the true results of the election be certified, Neosho High School's debate The election, was held for the team will leave early Saturday purpose of consolidating the small village with the city of Joplin.

Residents of Gateway Drive failed to give it approval, by a 15-15 deadlock on the issue. Residents of Joplin voted overwhelm- give time to install the monument by Memorial Day, May 30. A in favor of the proposal, The loss of a negative vote would mean that the measure will hf April 12, Passed while the loss of a vote of approval would mean it did not pass No date has been set for a hearing on the measure for the post and the auxiliary, Soil Meeting Set 4 Saturday Night The second annual meeting of Obtain Bombers, Convoy Cuban Ships Castro Issues Threat building' blacktopping. Lanagan Voters To Elect 3 Trustees Five candidates are running for All persons interested in Civil Defense have been invited to a special meeting to be helcf tonight at 8 in the Farmers' room of the Newton County Courthouse, according to Virgil Childress, Civil Defense director. Mr.

Childress said the purpose of the meeting is to plan and establish a workable Civil Defense survival plan for the county. He re said that in order to be eligible for State and Pectoral aid all towns and villages in the county must have state level, a plan approved at three posts on the board of ees for the community of Lana gan, according to information ccived today. Candidates for the three posts are Alvie Richardson, Bob ell, Jim Moore, Gene O'Neal and Gail Thompson. In addition, voters April 2, elect two members to serve on engineer the Noel-Lanagan School Board Harry Helm, McDonald County of Education, The two candidates Engineer for more than 10, year? are running unopposed. They are has submitted his resignation, ac- Garland Macy and Bobby Mitch- cording to Presiding Judge Marell, Incumbents who apparently tin Stauber, Mr, Helm now re- are not seeking re-election are sides in Miami, Okla, Judge Stau- Warren Banks and Norman Smith her said a replacement, will be fir.

In anted but (Ud not date, the Newton County Soil and Water Conservation District has been set for March 30 at 8 at the Neosho Municipal Auditorium, according to announcement from the board of directors. Ed Prigel, president of the Missori Association of Soil and Wa HAVANA Prime Minister Fidel Castro threatened today to arm Cuba with long-range bombers and convoy Cuban shipping unless the United states clamps morning for Cassville where they will compete in the Big Nine Conference Debate Tournament, according to Miss Marilyn Bogle, debate coach. Participating in the event will be Pat McClintock and Ron MeGee. debating the affirmative, while Jim England and Jim Land will uphold the negative. Schools entered are Neosho, Cassville, Monett, Mt.

Vernon.i women Carthage and Nevada. Last weekend the Neosho debaters, along with several individual event entrants competed in the National Forensic League District Tournament in Springfield. Highest finishers for the Neo- Report Missouri In For Record Drought In '63 Missouri is in for a record drought, if information announced Tuesday is correct. The information was contained in a letter to the Neosho City Council from the State Health Department and warned that care should be taken to assure an adequate water supply if the prediction holds true. Long range forecasts by experts, the letter asserts, are that Missouri will receive less rain in 1963 than in "any year in which records have been No action was called for by the council, other than to check water sources (in Neosho's case.

Shoal Creek) to make sure the supply will be adequate. Plans Advance For Neosho's Annual Clean-Up Drive Further plans for Neosho's an nual Clean-Up Campaign to be held April 8 through 13 were made yesterday at a meeting of the Neosho Chamber of Commerce Improvement Committee, according to Arnold' Farber, chairman. Mr. Farber said that plans call for a parade April 5 by students from Intermediate School. The students will be urged to dress up in appropriate costumes with prizes being awarded for the best outfits.

Mr. Farber said it is planned to place "Clean-Up, Fix-Up, Paint- signs in windows of business houses to remind residents of the campaign. He said that a campaign to ria' city of old unsightly sheds and other buildings will be conducted in conjunction with the annual event. The first 100 persons having old buildings will be awarded $1 by contacting the chamber office. Complete plans for the event will be announced later, Mr.

Farber said. Approximately 200 members from 13 area Lions Clubs are expected for the meeting. The District covers Newton, McDonald, Barry and Lawrence counties. Host for the meeting will be the Neosho Lions Club. General chairman of the meeting is J.

Walter Hopton, member of the local organization. Firemen Lead 10 Women To Safety CARTHAGE. Mo. Three were hospitalized today after being rescued from a smoke filled three-story brick apartment building. They were among carried down ladders top floor by firemen and volun Issues Statement On Consolidation Of Two Districts A statement was issued this morning by T.

E. Woodrum, superintendent of Midway School, relative to recent reports that patrons of the Granby and Midway School District favor consolidation of the two systems, instead of possibly reporganizing with Stella, Rocky Comfort and Fairview districts. The statement reads as follows: "In regards to reports that patrons of the Midway District favor consolidation with Granby and not with Fairview, Rocky Comfort and Stella, there is no basis for such reports. "No one can say with any degree of certainty what the patrons of Midway want to eito in regard to changing their school's status at this time. 11 Members of the Newton County School Board in a special meeting Tuesday night decided to call a joint meeting with state officials, superintendent of the schools involved and school boards of Newton and McDonald County to discuss the proposed re-organization.

The meeting is scheduled for 'sometime the first part of April, 'according to Jack Wood, county superintendent of schools. was post- was pro- 10 women from the ter Conservation Districts will down on hit-and-run raids be the main speaker. Entertainment will be furnished by stu dents from Midway School. Cuba by exile groups, In a communique Castro held the United States responsible for Following the program, poster an attack on a Sooviet freighter contest winners will be Cuban exiles Tuesdy night. their by Dr.

C. Poor! "If these attacks continue Cuba will see herself in a situation of considering acquisition of long range bombers as naval equipment necessary sho team were Kathy Herranen who won third place in dramatic interpretation and Ron McGee who reached the finals in extemporaneous speaking. Final event of the current season will be held April 19 and 20 at Springfield. The event is the Missouri District Tournament. Winners of the district meet will advance to the state meet to be held in Columbia, May 9.

Fire Chief Clyde Long fire apparently started said the in trash contained in the basement. The women, all overcome by smoke, were Mrs. Martin Lott 68; Miss Lela Gibson, 52 and Mrs. Mildred Gilbreath. 54.

Fireman Harold Reedy suffered a gash on the forehead and a cut wrist. and Jerry Freeze, TEMPERATURE High Yesterday 72 Low Yesterday 36 8 A. Today 53 Noon Today 82 High Year Ago Today 81 Low Year Ago Today 61 Borneo has almost four time? the combined area of England and well as to ex- cort our merchant ships, protect our supply lines and repel aggressors, 11 the communique said. Castro's talk bombers' was an of long-range obvious reference to the Soviet bombers the Soviets sent to Cuba last fall along with medium- range missiles, Rainbow Girls Slate Rummage Sale Here The Rainbow Girls will have a rummage sale Saturday in the building directly behind McGinty's. Many and women's clothing will be for sale from 9 until all articles are sold.

The proceeds of the sale will for the benefit ol the assembly. Postpone Explorer Satellite Shot At Cape Today CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla Payload trouble forced postponement today of an attempt to launch the explorer 17 Satellite, wiping out half of a scheduled space doubleheader. As the satellite shot poned, the countdown ceeding on the Saturn supcrboos- ter which was set to blast off between 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The National Aeronautics and Space Acftninislration reported the Explorer 17 launching was off until at least early next week.

An official said that a prefllght check showed a flaw in a mass spectrometer, one of eight atmospheric measuring devices packed i a Wednesday to try again, in the 410-pound satellite. He said the instrument would have to be replaced by another being sent worc was re tiring for the flown here from Nasa's Goddard Space Laboratory in Maryland. Report Estes Jury Into Third Day EL PASO, Tex. UP) A trying to decide whether jury, Billie Sol Esles used fraud to build a short-lived fortune, went into a third clay of deliberation. After first advising U.S.

Judge R. E. Thompson they were deadlocked, the 10 men and two women weighing the case agreed The jurors stayed with the job until 10:55 p.m. when the judge Imported Typhoid Fever Reported In New York A fever WHITE PLAINS, Y. case of imported typhoid was reported by health officials in White Plains, V.

today. They said the patient is a woman visitor who stopped at Zermottt Switzerland, last month. An outbreak of typhoid has infected' more than 400 residents and tourists in the Swiss resort, Several cases have turned up in this country. Two Swiss have died. women Herb Long Ph.

GL 1-3179 Will Hold Rabies Clinic In Granby Granby's annual rabies clinic 1 has been set for Monday April night. They decided to follow suit. Estes, a banKrupt promoter of huge liquid fertilizer sales and grain storage operations, is charged with mail fraud, transporting fraudulent mortgages across stale lines and conspiracy, between the hours of at the Vocational 1 and 4 p.m. Agriculture Building at the high school, according to an announcement made this morning. Dr.

Richard Olney. Neosho veterinarian, will vaccine to all administer dogs and Price for the shots ill be the cats. $1.50 for dogs and $1 for cats. The annual clinic is sponsored by the Granby High School FPA Chapter. Chosen For Honor Paul C.

Musselman, D. 0. resident physician for the Cardwell Memorial Hospital, Stella, was recently chosen one of the six for final consideration for the 1962 Keesecker Memorial Award for his article "Negative ly Ionized Air in Postoperative 1 which appeared in Volume 6L of the Journal oC American Qsleophattuc Uoa, 3 ii.