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TUESDAY, IFEBRTTABY 25', 1964 "FOtmTEETT Blue Cross x. Pays Out Record Sum (AP) Blue Cross of Northeast Ohio says it paid out a record-breaking total fpr hospital care of subscribers last year but anticipates no im- 'njediate need for adjustments in membership rates. Executive Vice President John R. Mannix, in his report at the annual meeting of Blue Cross trustees Monday, also said that Hospital costs continued to rise in 1963 but not as much as in former years. PAYMENTS FOR hqspital care of subscribers last year totaled $88,869,830, an increase of $2,188,154 over the previous record in 1962, Mannix said.

Since it began operation in 1934, BCNO has paid more than $780 million for the care provided to subscribers, he added. Tentative figures indicated that the average annual cost of hospital care went up about $10 for each bed patient served last year compared with a average yearly increase of more than $20 for each patient from 1952 to 1962, Mannix reported. "The economic pressures on hospitals continue to be great however," he said. "The industrial wage changes worked out this year will influence hospital costs next year because hospitals must keep salary and wage increases for hospital employes in line with industry. medical science continues to develop new diagnoses and treatments requiring additional hospital.

facilities and employes. This often results in increased use of hospitals and in more services per patient, with consequent additions to Mannix said that while we see no immediate need for changes in Blue Cross subscriber rates, it would be unwise to attempt to predict how long present trends will continue." Baker (Continued from Page One) Baker invoked his Fifth Amendment protection against possible selr-in crimination. Williams said the committee was on notice that Baker would not 'turn over any of the documents subpoenaed by the committee. Finally, the committee decided that the television cameras would have to be shut off. For about half an hour, they had shot the squabbling between Williams and the senators.

Tne committee's rules provide that a witness may request "on grounds of distraction, harassment, or physical discomfort" television, motion picture or other cameras and lights not be directed at him during his testimony. At a closed session last week, Baker refused to surrender subpoenaed documents relating to his business dealings or to answer questions about them. He invoked his privilege against self- incrimination and other constitutional guarantees. Williams said in advance of today's hearings that "we are going to take the same position." r- .1...... Local.

(Continued from Page One) one is glad to see more money in their pay check, so I'm looking forward to it. I don't think it will be enough to do much of anything with probably around $.10 a pay, cigaret money." Jack Witter, personnel manager: "I disagree with the whole principle of it. It doesn't appear to be sound economically since it will lead to greater deficit spending on the part of government. What it means to me now is secondary to what it may mean in the future. Because of this even greater taxes may be levied then." Mrs.

Richard Hayden, housewife: "I certainly do like it. We plan to save it. Anything extra is' put into the bank." THE EVENING INDEPENDENT. MASSILLON. OHIO THIRD JUROR IN RUBY TRIAL Mrs.

Mildred McCollum, above, mother of 6 children became the third juror selected in Dallas, Monday for the Jack Ruby murder trial. Mrs. McCollum, secretary for a building contractor, lives in suburban Garland. (AP Wirepholo) (Continued from Page One) forces now than before? A That would be pretty hard for me to say at this distance, but I would say that General Khanh has pretty well demonstrated his military capabilities. He's carried out highly successful operations against the Viet Cong.

The Viet Cong seem to be operating in larger units now, in perhaps more aggressive form, what had been called Phase II in guerrilla war doctrine. A You mean in the battalion- size team? Yes. What significance do you see in this? Doesn't this mean that their capabilities have increased in arms and men, as well as perhaps their confidence? A I think that size of the attack is part of the concept on which the Viet Cong and Ho Chi-minh, and men of the other Communist forces, have operated for years. In other words, they start off with small group attacks. Then, as the situation develops in what they think is their favor, they increase the size of the attacking groups and the force of the attack.

THINK THAT this doctrine is behind the battalion-size attack, rather than an improvement in weapons situation, although am sure they are getting new weapons. you were out there a pattern appears to have developed, with Viet Cong Communist terrorist attacks aimed directly at the Americans for the 'irst time. How do you see the significance of this? Do you hink it is a concerted campaign? And, if so, what could be their motive? could only hazard a guess perhaps the Viet Cong feel bringing this sort of attack lome to the Americans who are stationed in Saigon may be a means of harassing and discouraging them. role of the U. S.

Marines in South Viet Nam has not been highlighted quite as much, as the Army Special Forces. What can you say about this? we're doing a very definite job in South Viet Nam. For the past 2 years we've had a reinforced helicopter squadron up in the more mountainous areas. They've flown approximately 52,000 sorties for a total of some 32,000 flight hours. In the execution of this mission they havej over 8.5 million pounds of cargo and approximately passengers, the bulk of whom were combat troops.

This gives you some idea of the job they lave been doing. Ohio Has 47,000 In 1-Y Group COLUMBUS (AP) State Selective Service headquarters figures that more than 47,000 Ohioans, ages 18-26 and classified 1-Y by their draft boards, would be eligible for the "war on poverty" draft proposed by Gen. Lewis B. Hershey. Hershey, national Selective Service director, proposed last week that young men be drafted in a program to upgrade their education and physica condition.

The cost would be charged to the proposed antipoverty program rather than the military budget. THE CLASSIFICATION encompasses so-called borderline cases, a notch above nondraft- able 4-P but rejected for non- emergency military service because of mental or physical limitations. In Ohio, according to Col. James state Selective Service public relations officer, the group is growing by about 2,000 a month. The Hershey plan would have the 1-Y group inducted for two years with training by the military but the emphasis on basic education, correction of physical defects and "most of all, train' ing in teamwork and responsi ble citizenship." The goal would be to qualify the inductees for reserve status.

They would not be counted against a county's draft quota. (Continued from Page One) the approval of officials of the Ohio Water Service contacted GSA on Feb. 17 and suggested the Route 21 site in Massillon. The location on Route 21 gives ready truck access, Mayor Keen pointed out today. Plans to cut through the 12th st extension out of Canton to a junction with Lake ave in Massillon have been announced by Stark County Engineer Joseph A.

Sturrett. This would give 'a "back route" to Canton, the mayor said. 1 THE RESOLUTION adopted by. the Canton city council Monday night opposes placing the postal depot at.the county home site and calls for selection of a site in southwest Canton at 9th st and Cleveland ave SW. This southwest Canton site for new building has been Approved by the Canton planning commission and in a district already classified as industrial, the council resolution said.

The resolution points out that the new mail depot would be industrial in character and unsuited to Canton plans to make the county home land a cultural area. The truck traffic in and out of the depot would add to the already acute- traffic problem on Cleveland ave the resolution said. The resolution was adopted by the councilmen by a vote of 14 to 1. Copies will go to the federal GSA, the county commissioners, Ohio's senators and district con- Notre Dame Seniors Give Award To Glenn SOUTH BEND, Ind. Col.

John Glenn, jr, America's first astronaut to orbit the earth and now a candidate for Ohio's Democratic nomination for U. S. senator, received the llth annual Patriotism Award Monday night from the University of Notre Dame senior class. Glenn was cited as "one of the intrepid voyagers of the ages" and "for a cosmic contribution to the epic of America." IN ACCEPTING the award the astronaut-turned-politician said: "It is regretable that through astute propaganda the Russians have been able to "equate in the minds of many people the significance of a particular space booster with the merits of our 2 systems of government and our 2 ways of life. "It's been disheartening to see the opinion of people all over the world so affected by a simple item of hardware." Glenn said Americans cannot begin to imagine the benefits which will eventually accrue from the space age.

Man Fires 12 Shots But Nobody Gets Hurt MARTINS FERRY (AP) Bang! Bang! Bang! Three shots zinged through the window of the Italian Club Monday, over the heads of 3 bar patrons by inches. Another bang! and a bullet hole put a -leak in the fuel tank of David Myers' parked car Whoom! Crackle! as the Myers car and another parked auto behind it caught fire when a cigar et lighter was thrown into the leaked, gasoline. THREE MORE bangs! and 3 holes shot in the window of the confectionery Myers operates. Altogether, a revolver wield ing man described fay police as a former mental patient in a vet- (Continued from Page One) husband is a 'machinist. Since some of her children are under 16 years old, she could have claimed exemption from jury duty.

gressman and other interested! groups. During questioning by defense lawyers, Mrs. McCollum, 40, said she knew.this. She was not asked why she chose not to claim the privilege. DISTRICT JUDGE Joe Brown ruled last week that persons who saw the televised shooting of Oswald are eligible to sit on the jury.

He also balked defense efforts to subpoena as witnesses persons who said they saw the scene. The 9-member Texas Supreme Court voted unanimously Monday against reviewing Brown's decision. This left it standing. Bus Driver Says Crash Intentional WHEELING, W. Va.

(AP) A Wheeling school bus driver says he intentionally swerved his oaded vehicle into another bus Monday to avoid plunging over a steep embankment. The 65 children in Charles Bebout's bus and 45 children in the other escaped injury but both busses were badly damaged. Bebout said his bus lost its Brakes as he was coming down a hill. He said the other bus at bottom of the hill was blocking most of the road. erans' hospital fired about a dozen shots without injuring anyone.

Offer LBJ Action On Farm Bill WASHINGTON CAP) Democratic leaders offered President Johnson today a chance for congressional action on a farm bill in exchange for what they believed would be a brief delay in taking up civil rights legislation, presidential go-ahead would signal an in the senate, probably Wednesday, to call up the house-passed civil rights measure and put it in temporary storage while a wheat-cotton-bill is debated. THIS WOULD DELAY the start of an expected lengthy civil rights.filibuster until about March i. Awaiting expected house approval, the senate was ready today for its final action that would send the $11.5 billion tax reduction bill to Johnson. Johnson has been pushing hard Police arrested Daniel Van i ort ear ction on civil rights. Dyne, about 29, in his home P.

a leaders invited to con- the block where all nn er with him on legislative mat- block where all the action occurred. He went quietly, offi- ters indicated they believe he may find it important tc try to get a cers said, and was held as mental case startg Mafch Police said family trouble hadj Wrapped up in controversial a farm bill before the planting triggered Van Dyne into grabbing a revolver and setting out down the street. (Continued from Page One) Infantile Paralysis board and the National Association of Postmasters. Snee has just 1 hobby. But how he loves it! He is probably the No.

1 baseball fan in the city. He just doesn't confine his baseball viewing.to Cleveland's Municipal stadium, either. Every spring he spends 5 or 6 weeks in St. Petersburg, Fla. This year will mark his 14th in the sunny south.

You see, that way Snee can watch a ball game every day. The St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets train in the Sunshine City and Al Lang field is a bustle'' of activity during March. Before the Mets trained there the Yankees shared the premises XT with the cards. INanied By LBJ During the rfienTar- soacnn During Snee has seen burgh's 'Forbes regular season, games at Pittsfield, the new C.

stadium in Washington and the Polo Grounds and Yankee stadium in New York besides Cleveand. He has also watched Amer- can Association league games at Columbus and Indianapolis. HIS FAVORITE player is Stan Man) Musial, who retired from the Cards last year. Snee will tell you there's no better player or gentleman around. Snee has no plans right now 'TToc-f' for the future.

He's soine to wait A SINGER CHANGES HIS STORY Singer Dean Torrence leaves federal court in Los Angeles Monday after testifying he knew about the alleged abduction of Frank Sinatra, jr, about 2 months before it was carried out. Earlier he had denied advance knowledge of the plot and thereby, the judge said, Torrence has committed perjury. (AP Wirephoto) Declares He JKnew Of KidnapTrv LOS ANGELES (AP) A rock 'n' roll singer has electrified a federal courtroom by testifying he knew about the Frank. Sinatra, jr, kidnap scheme about 2 months before it was carried out. Earlier Monday Dean Torrence, 23, denied advance knowledge of the plot and thereby, the judge said, committed perjury IN HIS LATER version Torrence said defendant Barry Keenan told him of the plan in October and, 3 days after the alleged abduction, gave him about $25,000.

But, he said, he gave it back. In his first appearance Torrence, known for his hit record "Surf City," said he had considered Keenan his best friend for 6 years. He said he had lent him mon- WASHINGTON (AP) Dan- ey "so he could eat," adding iel M. Luevano, deputy directors that Keenan owed him 81,200. bill, on which Republicans thus far have blocked senate action, is aid for the cotton textile industry and assistance for wheat growers.

Southern Democrats who oppose Johnson on civil rights but have been advocating support of him on other issues, are pressing strongly for action on the wheat- cotton bill. Democratic senators from the wheat belt and Republicans from the same saying privately that their re-election may well turn on the approval or rejection of the bill. Johnson, courting presidential election support in both geographical sections, had an undeniable political interest in the cotton-wheat bill's fate. Sponso-s said it would be ineffective for this election year's crops if its passage was delayed beyond March 1.. To Be of the California Department of Justice, will be named assistant secretary'of the army by President Johnson.

Luevano's selection as the first Mexican-American to be appointed to a subcabinet post was confirmed by White House sources Monday. Votf VULC going to wait until-he gets back from Florida April to decide. THE COUNTY commissioners have not yet given official approval to the use of the county home site for the federal build- "ng, although they were reported have given oral approval to the project last August. On the strength of this "understanding" GSA has awarded contracts for the new building on the county home site. The com-- A V-VJlll" Speaking of helicopters, re- missioners, however, have delayed their approval, leaving the ports out of there seem to indicate the choppers are quite vulnerable even to the rather crude weapons that the Viet Cong use.

my impression is that you compare the number of 'lights that have been executed helicopters, both army and Marine, and the number of com-, bat missions that have been; flown, with the number of helicopters that have been brought Robert Dennison citv oprer mat ftav been an: "If they don't elt if thf," own by encmy fire the 3V tms is extremely jnan: way, they'll get it another." Mary Bachtel, secretary: Now I can try to balance MY budget." One thing sure if the federal legislation becomes effective in mid March so, in view of the comparatively slow speed of the helicopter. Boy, mm-March as anticipated, no-ion TT i body's going to turn it down. OU HOTIFS In VVllClS Italy Takes First Step To Austerity ROME. (AP) Italy's center- status of the project uncertain. Mrs.

Fridline Club Speaker Mrs. Ethel Fridline, executive director of the Family Service society and Children's bureau, spoke to the Nannie Burroughs Federated club Friday in the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Richardson of 905 Johnson st SE. Mrs.

Fridline spoke on the work of the agency in Massillon and Stark county. Mrs, Barbara Hill was hostess for the evening. Mrs. Lessie Myricks, president, conducted the short business session. Pink 9 Blue Shower Mrs.

Richard Hartmann (Elaine Kaiser) was honored Saturday evening with a pink and blue shower given by Mrs. Dale Kaiser of Homeworth and Mrs. Warren Hanenkrat, jr of New Philadelphia at 2173 Marjory dr SW, Moffitt Heights. Games were played with prizes going to Mrs. Erma Hartmann, Mrs.

Alfred Lindeman of Marsh- alville, Miss Judy Hershey of Massillon and Miss Carolyn Bethune of Moffitt Heights, who in turn presented their prizes to the honored guest. Refreshments were served with pink and blue favors. The gifts were placed in a pink bassinet. Others present were Mrs. Tana Manz and daughter Kelly Jean, Mrs.

Aileen Harwig, Miss Jean Thomas, Mrs. Mart Woodruff and daughter Tammy of Massillon, Miss Carla Young of Canton, Tami Lynn Hanenkrat of New Philadelphia, Lois Van Fossen of Dover; Deanne and Ann Lindeman of Marshallville; Elaine Goodwin, Renee and- Katherine Kaiser of Homeworth, Mrs. Earl Kaiser, Valerie and Crystal Kaiser of Moffitt Heights. PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) Denis Hargus, 9, went to an Indian guide winter pow-powj mem bers.

Mrs. Pearl Hill, 1620 and passed a test that would rd SE, will be hostess Refreshments were served to 12 have been tough on guides of old. at the next meeting. Monday; cabinet approved the measures as first steps in a program aimed-; Of stabilizing Italy's ing economic situation and halt-; mg inflation. Greece Improve Dems Postpone On LBJ Chance COLUMBUS (AP) AS expected, the fund-raising dinner Ohio Democratic had planned for been set back.

State Chairman headquarters Feb. 29 has William L. Coleman says the $ll-a-plate banquet will be rescheduled after the May 5 primary election, on the expectation President John- con can attend. ATHENS, Greece (AP) Both King Paul, 63, and Queen Frederika of Greece were reported improved today. The king left his bed for the first time since undergoing surgery for a stomach ulcer Friday.

The queen, 46, came down with pneumonia Monday after keeping a constant watch at her husband's bedside. All wild ponies are really mustangs, for (hat word is derived from a Spanish word meaning strayed or wild. Dios Mirar Garden club met Tuesday noon, at Easterday's Garden Path, with Mrs. C. A.

Brockman, presiding. Following the business meeting, Mrs. Elizabeth Stansbury, displayed and told of the care and feeding of "House Plants," showing many plants imported from other countries. Plans for the picnic for muscular dystrophy patients were explained by Mrs. H.

W. Pontius and Mrs. J. J. Russ.

Mrs. Donald Currie, program chairman, announced the next meeting will be held in the residence of Mrs. C. Mays. "Make or Bake Sale" with, "Ideas and Display for Easter Decorations," will be the program, C.

A. and Mrs. Robt. Sorensen were co-hostesscc. Decorate Eggs Mrs.

A. R. Bartley of Canton presented the program "Eggs Can Be Beautiful" Tuesday evening to the Whipple Heights Garden club in the Whipple Heights grade school auditorium. Hostesses were Mrs. James Hoffman and Mrs.

Eugene Valasek. Mrs. Alfred Swab presided at the business session. Committee reports were given by Mrs. Joseph Mosser, sunshine; Mrs.

Emerson Waltz, historian and Mrs. Joseph Waechter, publicity. Mrs. Ben Williams will speak on artex embroidery with paint at the next meeting March 17 at 7:45 p. m.

in the school auditorium. EAGLES CARD PARTY Eleven tables of euchre were in play Thursday evening at the weekly card party in the Eagle's club. Prize winners were Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Werstler, Mrs.

Fink, Mr. Longworth and Mr. Bucher. Door prizes were won by Mrs. Davis and Mr.

Werstler and special awards went to Mr. Miller, Mrs. Mrs. Gthring, Mri. (Continued from Page One) which has an average depth of about 15 feet.

At the time the plane took off from New Orleans, the visibility was good. There was a light rain over the area. Winds were calm. The Eastern spokesman said the plane made routine checks after takeoff and vanished from radar with no alarm given and no hint of trouble. It was the first major crash involving an airliner taking off on a scheduled flight from New Orleans International airport.

SANDUSKY (AP) Sandusky voters will get another chance to settle- the controversial daylight savings time issue. City commissioners voted, unanimously Monday night to' put the issue on the ballot for the May 5 primary. The voters have defeated the "fast time" proposal 3 times in recent years. 2 Minuteinen Are Launched VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Cal. (AP) Two Min- He denied the money was to finance a kidnaping and that he knew of any such plan.

He was excused as a witness. In the afternoon Asst. U. S. Atty.

Thomas R. Sheridan recalled him' and Torrence said: "I'm afraid I made up some stories. I did know about the so- called kidnaping and I did get some money and I gave it back." U. S. District Judge William G.

East said Torrence had mitted perjury and that matter, of course, will have to be dealt with." Keenan, 23; Joseph Clyde Amsler, 23; and John Irwin, 42, are charged with kidnaping Sinatra, jr, Dec. 8 from Lake Tahoe and releasing the 20- year-old singer here 3 days later after receiving $240,000 ransom from the elder Sinatra. The defense has claimed it was a publicity hoax. Set Services KENT (AP) Memorial serv- I.BI. lAr; TWO Mm- ices for Dr olive Woodruff 58 uteman intercontinental ballis-'head the Department ofEarly day from this coast base in what air force spokesmen described as routine firings.

Early cation at Kent State university are scheduled for in Christ Parole For Dr. Saint Wonderful' COLUMBUS. (AP) The suggestion by the Cuyahoga county coroner who helped convict Samuel H. Sheppard of murder in 1954 that the former osteopath be given parole consideration this year has brought various reactions from pro-Sheppard people. The comment ranged from "wonderful" by the German woman who expects to marry Sheppard to "fine" by Sam's brother, Dr.

Stephen A. Sheppard, to "hogwash" by Sheppard's attorney. FROM "DR. SAM" himself, serving a second-degree murder sentence in the bludgeon slaying of his wife, there was no particular reaction or surprise, according to a deputy warden at Ohio penitentiary. The reaction that counts, of course, will be that of the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission and the governor.

But that likely isn't forthcoming for some months. The coroner, Dr. Samuel R. Gerber, a prominent prosecution witness in the celebrated Cleveland trial, wrote Atty. Gen.

William B. Saxbe in effect that he believes Sheppard at 41 has paid his debt to society. Saxbe, on receiving the letter Monday, said he was forwarding it the Pardon and Parole Commission at the recommendation of Gov. James A. Rhodes.

Sheppard's sentence is a maximum of life in prison but with eligibility for parole consideration after 10 years. He was held in the Cuyahoga county jail between the July 4, 1954, slaying and his conviction Dec. 21, 1954. SHEPPARD ENTERED the penitentiary in July 1955 and has remained there except for a brief period at Marion Correctional Institution. The Marion stay was ended by publicity surrounding his supposed romance with blonde divorcee Ariane Tebbenjohanns of Dusseldorf.

West Germany. With Sheppard's "good" time for voluntarily teaching other inmates, and taking part as a subject in anti-cancer experiments, it has been considered likely a parole interview may come as early as this autumn. Gerber wrote Saxbe that "I feel that justice will have been served by his conviction and his incarceration in jail and the penitentiary for a period of approximately 10 years." The coroner said the prisoner has "an acceptable record of behavior during his confinement." "In view of this record," he said, "no one could have an honest basis for criticizing Gov. Rhodes if he should parole Sam Sheppard at this time if the parole board should so recommend." OHIO CORRECTION Commissioner Maury C. Koblentz said Sheppard has deported himself excellently since he returned to the penitentiary'in Columbus a year ago from Marion.

Sheppard steadfastly has maintained the slaying of his pregnant wife, Marilyn, was the work of a bushy-haired intruder who struggled with the doctor and knocked him out. He told the deputy warden Monday he was glad to hear that Dr. Gerbfr felt tie should be released although tie always insisted he should not be in prison in the first place." DIES IN FIRE CLEVELAND (AP) Dimitrius L. Howard, 18-week-old son of Mrs. Emma Howard, died in a Driving more and enjoying it less? Too much togetherness? Fed up with those tight squeezes? A Rambler gives you plenty of hip room, plenty of headroom, and plenty of legroom for six big adults.

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