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Page 2-Sun-Ncwi-UiOucCT. New Mexico-Fiidiy. Augurt 8.1975 In Little Murder Trial Prosecution Testimony ncy In Blood Stain By D.J. HILL RALEIGH, N.C, (UPI) A criminologist testified today at the Joan Little murder, trial that some of the blood stains on the shirt and undershirt worn by slain jailer Clarence Alligood had been diluted with water and appeared to be wiped on. Herbert Leon MacDonald of Corning, N.Y., a consulting criminologist from Elmira University, said his examination showed the blood "was wiped on." "The drip pattern shows that clearly," said MacDonald.

A sheriffs deputy testified earlier that two wads of bloody tissue were found in the cell where Alligood's body was found, but were destroyed. MacDonald testified that the stains that had been wiped instead of saturating from the body were found on the lower part of the clothing. "They did not originate from the surface--not the same as blood which hits saturated," he said. "In my opinion, this is a wiping of the blood on this surface." Defense attorneys offered no immediate explanation for the testimony from MacDonald, their sixth witness. The prosecution produced testimony from three black women Thursday in its attempt to prove Alligood was a 62-year- old lecher who pursued female prisoners.

Miss Little claims the white jailer tried to rape her, while the prosecution contends she killed Alligood in an escape attempt. Annie Marie Gardner, said Alligood tried to fondle her breasts while she scrubbed the floor. Rosa Robersen said he pestered her about sex so much she tried to kill herself. The last witness, Phyllis Moore, who had the cell next to Miss Little's for five days about a month before Alligood was killed, said the night jailer taunted Miss Little. "What did he say to Joan Little?" attorney Jerry Paul asked.

"He asked her if she had missed her man." "What did she say?" "She said if he asked her again, she would report him," Mrs. Moore said. Mrs. Gardner testified "Whenever I was trying to scrub the floor, you know, he would try to feel my breast, but I would knock his hand away." "About how many times did he do that," asked defense attorney Karen Galloway. "About three or four times," Mrs.

Gardner answered. Mrs. Roberson, a heavyset dietary worker at the Beaufort County Hospital, served her 21 days in the Beaufort County Jail before Miss Little was arrested. "Did Mr. Alligood ever talk to you about sex?" asked Ms.

Galloway. "Yes," said Mrs. Roberson. "What did he say to asked Ms. Galloway.

"That I was confined in jail for so long, I needed sex," she said. But Mrs. Roberson said she told Alligood, "If he touched me I would kill him." She testified she tried to commit suicide twice, and when asked why, she said it was because "I was tired of being bothered about sex by Mr. Alligood." In Search For Former Teamster Leader Hoffa's Family Hoping For Lead TWO DEFENSE WITNESSES in the Joan Little trial, Rosa Roberson (left) and Annie Gardner-(right) talk to reporters Thursday after testifying the jailer Miss Little is accused of murdering had made sexual advances to them on several occasions. (UPI) Applicants Flood Furr's For One Of 250 Jobs BY DAVID SMOTHERS we will hit the jackpot.

DETROIT (UPI) The "We are hoping to find information that will lead to his coming back home." Young Hoffa's sister, Well over 500 persons applied for jobs at the new Purr's Grocery Store and shopping complex before store officials ran out of application forms Thursday. Almost as many people who received applications had to be turned away though, until more applications could arrive. Today the employment forms were in, and the job hunters And of the masses of persons who applied for employment yesterday and today, Wall estimates that 250 will not be disappointed. "We use from 200 to 225 employes at our Albuquerque store, and we don't have a bakery there," he observed. "This should create about 250 jobs here." Wall explained that most new back.

The lines were not as long about 56,000 square feet. The today as about 150 store will.have applied by 9 a.m. "I've tried to about 70,000. combination of high unemployment rates and" Furr's employment record. "To a certain extent it is a reflection of the economy," he said.

"But wherever has gone, we've been able to attract people from other businesses because they know we pay a fair wage. I would estimate that 50 per cent of the people who have applied here are currently employed somewhere else." family of R. Hoffa held high hopes the FBI would "bit the jackpot" leading to the return of the former Teamsters union leader, but federal authorities today to confirm there might be an earlier break in the case. Speculation over the disappearance of "the little nine days ago has spawned numerous theories and rumors about new clues in the case, but the FBI maintained there was ''little in the case. Despite the official statements of authorities involved in the case, reporters outside the Hoffa summer cottage 40 miles from Detroit sensed a mood of optimism among Hoffa's children.

Hoffa's son, James P. Hoffa, 31, affirmed the rumors of renewed hope Thursday night when he came to the cyclone fence surrounding the Hoffa layout. "Ready?" he Barbara Crancer of St. Louis, was questioned by United Press International about her brother's statement and was in enthusiastic agreement. "Do you now believe your father is out their alive and will be back with you soon?" she was asked.

"Right!" she answered. If Hoffa's return is in the offing, it would set up a titanic battle for control of the nation's most powerful union. Hoffa had vowed he would go after regaining control of the 2.2-million Teamsters next year, unseating his former pal, President Frank E. Fitzsimmons. To do that, he would have to hurdle a stipulation put on the commutation of his prison sentence in 1971 that he could not participate in union leader- Ship until 19807 he could do that that the, decision in his favor was already sitting in the hands of U.S.

Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington. He was massing his fiercely loyal rank-and-file Teamsters support for the fray and building up a war chest. Reports about where Hoffa was getting his money surfaced Thursday in a week-old report that he had recently obtained $1 million from the $1.34 billion Central States Teamster pension fund. James P. Hoffa and his feisty sister also scoffed at reports that their "adoptive" brother, Charles L.

"Chuckle" O'Brien had conspired with his foster father to arrange his disappearance. Arrested Here Tuesday Jail Escapee From Area stagger the application times out today so we won't be quite so swamped," said Terry Wall who will be managing the non. grocery departments in the new store. "I sure didn't expect anything like that yesterday." When it opens on Sept. 28, the new Furr's store located at the north end of the Downtown Mall in the former Crownmart building, will be.

the largest store in the entire Furr's chain. Most of the. interior remodeling work on the store is now and Wall says the big job to complete before the grand opening is to "fill it up." He plans to start stocking merchandise on Aug. 18. "Most of the employes will be hired by then," he said.

Wall said he felt the huge numbers of persons applying for jobs at the store was a announced, "We are convjnced was reported confident i i Sentencing Postponed Sentencing of a Las Cruces man convicted last week of assault with intent to rape and simple assault has been postponed pending a pre-sentencing report. Jimmy Martinez, 2125 Margaret, was convicted Friday of the two assault charges by a Third Judicial District Court in a two-day trial heard by Third Judicial District Court Judge Garnett R. Burks. In a separate case, Eulalio Rodriguez was scheduled to be sentenced at 1:15 p.m. today after he pled nolo contendre to a charge'of unlawfully taking of a motor vehicle.

Rodriguez entered the nolo By Visiting Rep. Runnels Welfare Abuse Protested By KEVIN BARRY Sun-News Editor Citing staggering statistics on welfare program recipients, U.S. Rep. Harold Runnels, D- N.M., said here' Thursday that the United States' "war against poverty" has gone too far. Speaking during a press conference late Thursday morning, Runnels criticized the sharp increases in the number of people receiving food stamps.

and aid to dependent children in the United States, adding that this country "cannot continue (supporting) that high a ratio." He quoted figures that in 1965, one out of every 439 Americans was receiving food stamps from the federal government. That year, the program--which started as, a "pilot $36 million, Runnels said. "In 1975, one out of every 13 Americans is receiving food Apodaca Faces No Challenge New Mexico Gov. Jerry Apodaca won't have Harold Runnels to worry about in 1978 if voters approve a constitutional amendment in 1976 allowing governors to run for two succesive four-year terms. In an interview with the Sun-News Thursday, Runnels said he wouldn't run against Apodaca if voters approved the amendment and the governor sought re-election.

people say the governor should have two terms and he's done a good job, then I think he would be entitled to it," Runnels said. During the 1974 Democratic gubernatorial primary, Runnels was mentioned in many corners of the political arena as a possible candidate for the nomination. It was a prospect that made Apodaca, and the other four Democratic hopefuls, uncomfortable. And Runnels, who is touring the second congressional district in New Mexico during Congress' 30-day recess, said he personally supports extending the number of years a governor can serve in this state and would like to eventually see unlimited terms allowed; "Unlimited terms have proved very successful in other states Runnels said. He added that the unlimited terms would eliminate the problem of having a "lame duck" governor from the moment he takes office.

Runnels said he the November, 1978 vole on the constitutional amendment "doesn't get to the point of a vote for or Runneta said nran for Congress to ac- stamps," he added. The congressman said the expenditure for the food stamp program rose from the $36 million in 1965 to $5.2 billion in 1975, an increase of 14,203 per cent. The number of persons receiving food stamps rose from 442,359 in 1965 to 19 million 10 years later, an increase of 4,227 per cent. Runnels also criticized the aid to dependent children program, saying that the caseload of children is now 11.29 million in the United States, with one out of eight children in America receiving federal aid. "And in the metropolitan areas, the ratio is one out of every three children," he added.

Runnels quoted the statistics in response to question of whether or not Americans can be looking forward to another tax rebnte next year similar to the ones received this past spring. He said he felt the 1975 tax rebate "was, needed," but added--after blasting the proliferation of the food stamp and aide to dependent children we cut taxes further, we must look at federal spending." Runnels said the United States is still suffering economically from two wars waged in the 60s and 70s--the Vietnam War and the "war against poverty." "In past years we raised taxes during limes of said, pointing out that taxes were not raised to cover the expenses of the war In Southeast Asia. "And at the same time, we were fighting the war against poverty In this country." The result, he said, were has a deficit of more than $500 billion," he said. "And the interest in 1975 on our national deficit will be $32 billion. And that's why we are paying the highest interest rates in this country in the past 100 years." Runnels, who prides himself in being a "fiscal conservative," said it is mandatory that the United States begins to balance its budget, eliminating deficit spending altogether.

Another issue to which Runnels addressed himself to during the press conference was the embargo imposed by the Congress on arms going to Turkey. He called it "a real sad situation," adding that Turkey "is a vital friend of the United Stales." He pointed out that Turkey has the second largest number of troops committed to NATO, behind only the United States. Concerning the large wheat "deals" with Russia, Runnels said he feels Congress now has a system whereby it can monitor the sales. "Congress requires a report to the United States Department of Agriculture 24 hours prior to any. sale i (of wheat to Russia) of 100,000 metric tons or more." He added that he sees nothing wrong with selling surplus wheat to Russia, as long as the sale isn't financed with American money.

However, he pointed out that the surplus is oftentimes based on predictions of size of crops, by Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz, "and Butz isn't a very good estimator." On the question of whether the United States should give up ownership of the Panama Canal, Runnels quickly responded: "The Panama contendre plea June 24, changing a previous plea at a May 6 arraignment. He was charged with unlawfully taking a 1964 Chyrsler New Yorker belonging to Lawrence Guinn. Another man.charged with the March 27 theft of the Guinn vehicle, Manuel Talamantes, was found guilty by a district court jury Tuesday. Assistant District Attorney Douglas Driggers said Talamantes, 306 E. Solidad, was found guilty of the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, but the jury recommended clemency in the conviction.

Las Cruces police learned this week that one the five men who escaped week ago from the Bernalillo County jail was a Butterfield Park resident. Arnold Melon, 21, who was using the alias Tony Garcia, was arrested by Las Cruces police here Tuesday. Melon, also an escapee from the New Mexico Penitentiary 1 in Santa Fe, has been rein- carcerated in Bernalillo. He is being held in lieu of $100,000 bond. Melon WaVariesffShTuesdai? s'by police.

Onion Market I Las Cruces Onion Market-Aug. 7, demand for yellow large very good, market slightly higher; demand for others good, market about steady. Prices FOB Las Cruces District, 50-pound mesh sacks: Yellow Spanish--Prepack, $5.50 to $6, mostly medium, $5.50 to $6, mostly jumbo, $9 to $10, mostly $9.50 to $10. Few Whites--Prepack, $8 to medium, $9 to $10; jumbo, $10 to $11, mostly $10.50 to $11. Las Cruces Shipments--Aug.

6, rail 0, truck 46, total 46. Total to date this season, 1,650. (New Mexico Department of Agriculture). Officers said he was armed with a .22 pistol but did not resist arrest. Albuquerque police say they were checking a report the vehicle being driven by Garcia at the time of his arrest was stolen.

He was arraigned Thursday before Magistrate' H. Richard Blackhurst in connection with the escape. At the time of his escape, Melon was serving a term for armed robbery, kidnaping, aggravated assault, escape, false fmprisorimehf "and auto', theft. i The five men escaped from the county jail Aug. 1, using guns to overpower the jailers, police said the guns were smuggled to the men.

A second escapee, Roger P. Barrett, 24, Dallas, was picked up by police in Amarillo, Tex. Barrett is currently fighting extradition to New Mexico. the other three escapees, Lonnie V. Stewart, 34, Dallas, Eduardo Garcia, 20, Riverside, and John Ray Fletcher, Jiralia to Local Death Notices Gillaspie Graveside services for Christopher N.

Gillaspie, age two months, who died in an El Paso hospital Wednesday, were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Missionary Ridge Cemetery in Mesquite. He is survived by his parents. Bustamante Funeral services are pending at Graham's Mortuary for Manuel Bustamante, La Mesa, who died Thursday in an El Paso hospital. Gwaltney Funeral services have been announced for Lillian Ward Gwaltney, 73,1703 N.

Alameda, who died Thursday in Memorial General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrews Episcopal Church with the Rev. Evan Davies officiating.

Burial will follow in the Masonic cemetary. Mrs. Gwaltney, a resident of Las Cruces since 1950, is survived by her husband, Louie Edward Gwaltney, Las Cruces, former vice president of First National Bank; a daughter, Evelyn Colson, Las Cruces; two sons, Jim and Lamar Gwaltney, both of Las Cruces; two sisters, Mrs. Bowen and Mrs. Faber White, both of Osceola, and ten grandchildren.

Mrs. Gwaltney's family suggests in her name be made to the American Cancer Society, Box 1113, Las Cruces. Pallbearers named are Casper Lutz, T. K. Campbell, Tom Salopek, Bud Richards, Louie Keith Colson, Dave Hover, Jimmy Oliver, Jimmy Bradley, Billy Little and Robert McMillan Spiller Funeral Mass for Mike H.

Spiller, 30, who died Tuesday in Memorial General Hospital, was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church with the Rev. Robert Getz officiating. Burial was at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Spiller, a Vietnam- conflict veteran, is survived by his wife Valery, who lives south of Las Cruces; his parents, Mr.

and Ray Spiller, Las Cruces; a grandfather, H.A. Spiller, Mesa, a sister, Kay Montgomery, Tucson and a brother, Ray, Las Cruces'. Pallbearers were Skip Foreman, Lee Taylor, Robert Walters, Joe Wiley, Tom Black and Tom Izzo. LC Police Report Burglary, Affray THE DRIVER of this overturned gasoline tanker escaped 'with minor injuries Thursday when the truck crashed on U.S. Highway 40 near Granby, Colo, Driver Lcland Arnold, 28, of Commcr City, said the truck was loaded with 8,500 gallons of gas.

Damage was estimated at $60,000. Burglars cut through steel window bars Thursday to gain entry to Tolliver Sons South Valley Drive and Barker Road, and carryoff tools and other items with a total value of $6,500, Las Cruces Police reported. Entry was accomplished through a window oh the north 'side of the building. Investigating officers said markings on the bars indicated that bolt cutters had been used. Among the items taken by the burglars were drill bits with an estimated value of $800 and an assortment of tools with the total value set at $200, according to the police report.

In other police reports, an 18- year-old Las Cruces man was arrested on a charge of aggravated battery early Thursday. He had been released from Dona Ana County jail yesterday. Charged is Patrick Ramirez, 18, of El Patio Trailer Court. He was charged in connection with an affray that broke out at the Nick Crespin residence, 1708 Locust Court: According to the police report Ramirez allegedly hit Crespin with tire iron. The tire iron was not found in the immediate vicinity of the incident.

The two had argued at the Crespin home and also at a Las Cruces lounger early. The incident occurred just after 2 a.m. 40, had lacerations on the neck, face and back of his head, First aid was given at the scene and he was to have been taken to Memorial General Hospital..