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2 Us Vegas DAILY OPTIC Friday March 12. 1976 Non-smokers deferred to The Swiss National Railways management's allocation of train scats lo smokers and non-smokers exemplifies the practical nature of the Swiss people. The previous ratio has been promptly abandoned to conform to the results of a poll. It showed that 55 per cent were non-smokers, 30 per cent said they smoked, and 15 per cent expressed no view. Plainly, this did not jibe with the practice of sividing the seats 50-50 between smokers and non-smokers.

So it was decided to allot two-thirds of the space on new passenger trains on long-distrance (in i a domestic lines to non-smokers, and that was that. Sentiment is growing for similar action in the United States, and some steps have been taken. It is a welcome trend. The idea that those who do not smoke should forever defer to those who do is rapidly going out of fashion. Rail travel renascence The burgeoning renascence of rail travel in the United States is one of the more intriguing phenomena in an era of rapid societal change.

It is all the more so because in a sense this represents a move toward the past, quite different from the usual American pattern of search for the new.and/different. The train as a pleasant, economical and reasonably swift means of transportation is being rediscovered. At a time when jets cruise at around 600 miles an hour and there is some prospect of supersonic air travel if the drawbacks can be surmounted, millions are finding that high speed is not always necessary. Just what kind of people are traveling by train, and why, nevertheless remains something of a mystery. That is why Amtrak has undertaken a survey on various routes to learn the characteristics of riders and perhaps thus hit upon ways of attracting more of them.

There is good reason for such an effort: at present trains handle only about 1 per cent of intercity travel where as private cars account for 87 per cent. Ten per cent of travel is by plane, with buses handling just under two per cent. A few conclusions are beginning to emerge. While few businessmen go long distances by train, we are told that 60 per cent of the trips on the Metroliner's three-hour New York-Philadelphia- Washmgton run are "for business purposes." Surveys thus far show these proportions for Amtrak travel: 65 per cent on vacation, 20 per cent for business, 15 per cent for other reasons. In summer on the West's long-distance trains, the vacation figure rises to 85 per cent.

This emphasizes the fact that many people are beginning to opt for rail travel because this gives them a chance to see the countryside without the distractions of driving. The extent of the train's comeback cannot yet be reliably foreseen, but Amtrak officials predict doubled patronage within five years. Considering the present rate of expansion, they may be proved right. Weapon against epidemics The World Health Organization and cooperating governments have just achieved one of history's greatest public health triumphs. Smallpox, once an international scourge, has at last been brought under control.

This lends an ironical twist to the fact that the United States has hit by an epidemic of influenza which already has taken more lhan 1,200 lives and is still on the increase. According to WHO, 11 other countries also are suffering outbreaks of a similar strain of flu. Such outbreaks tend to occur every 8 or 10 years. Each time, many succumb especially among old people and those with respiratory problems. The lesson is plain: in spite of sophisticated modern techniques for combatting infectious diseases, there can be no relaxation of international public health programs.

To assure the continuing efficacy of these programs there must be sustained public support of the WHO and cooperating agencies. Elauterio Montano rosary tonight Rosary devotional services for Elauterio Montano, 71, a life-long resident of Las Gallinas, will be conducted this evening at 7 from the Chapel of the Rogers Mortuary. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 11 from the Santo Nino Church in Las Gallinas with Father Sabine Griego as celebrant of the mass. Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery at Las Gallinas with the following relatives serving as casketbearers: Louie, Fidel, Michael and Jessie Montano, Freddie Vigil and Jimmy Pokorny. Mr.

Montano passed away at a local hospital Wednesday morning following an extended illness. June Herrera, 1009 South Pacific, reported the theft of a television set and several items of turquoise were also taken. Leo Mares, P.O. Box 34, reported a break-in to a residence. The owner was reportedly out of town.

Ivan Raper, P.O. Box 81, Cleveland, reported the theft of a tire. Nick Coca, 702 Taos, reported a residential break-in. Nash Lucero, 1908 Morrison, reported vandalism to an auto parked at Safeway. Ben Langnau, 120 Grand reported his property was damaged.

Warren Walker, 1011 3rd reported the theft of an eight track tape deck. Rany Eilison, 663 Washington, reported the theft of numerous items from three vehicles parked at the Las Vegas Hospital. Among items taken were an eight-track tape deck, citizen's band raio, battery and 25 tapes. Donate Encinias, 816 Union was charged with disorderly conduct. Bond was set at $50.

ffee GOPs say Reagan still in race Today History The Pentagon admits that every top defense contractor has violated rules against entertaining government employes. Safety in numbers? The unemployment rate drops to a 14-month low. Or, to put it another way, there are now only seven million-plus unable to find jobs. Today is Friday, March 12, the 72nd day of 1976. There are 294 days left in the year.

Today's highlight in history: On this date in 1938, Germany invaded Austria. The next day, Adolf Hitler announced that Austria would be unified with Greater Germany. On this date: In 1664, New Jersey became a British colony as King Charles made a land grant to his brother James, Duke of York. In 1912, the first parachute jump from an airplane was made by Army Captain Albert Berry at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. In 1939, Pope Pius XII was elevated to the Roman Catholic Papacy.

In 1940, during World War II, Finland surrendered to the Soviet Union, and a truce was signed in Moscow. In 1947, President Harry Truman established what became known as the Truman Doctrine to help Greece and Turkey resist Communism. In 1974, Jordan's King Hussein and President Richard Nixon met in Washington to discuss the Mideast situation and Jordan's request for more military aid. Ten years ago: General Suharto was sworn in as acting President of Indonesia after President Sukarno had been stripped of authority. Five years ago: Turkey's conservative government fell after an army ultimatum to quit or face a military takeover.

One year ago: The Democratic caucus of the U.S. House of Representatives voted against further military aid to Cambodia. Today's birthdays: Actress and singer Liza Minnelli is 30. Playwright Edward Albee is 48. Former astronaut Walter Schirra is Thought for today: There cannot be a cri sis next week.

My schedule is already full Henry Kissinger in 1974. Bicentennial footnote: Two hundred years ago today, an American major reported that he had followed orders and smashed the glass, copper lamps and other equipment at Sandy Hook, N.J., lighthouse to impede British raiders in local waters. BY FRED BUCKLES SANTA FE--New Mexico Republican and Democratic leaders say Ronald Reagan's Florida loss to Gerald Ford did not knock the ex- California governor out of the GOP presidential nomination race. Gov. Jerry Apodaca, Las Cruces Democrat, says incumbent President Ford polling slightly more than 50 per cent of the GOP vote is no reason to rule Reagan out of the race.

Ford beat Reagan, 53 to 47 per cent, in the vote and won two-thirds of Florida delegates, 43 to 23. Gov. Apodaca noted ex-Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter, the Florida Democratic winner, has won three of four primaries and is the leader. But Apodaca said: "There's a long way to go." He said Washington Sen.

Henry Jackson was not hurt by his third place Florida finish but Alabama Gov. Apodaca noted ex-Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter, the Florida Democratic winner, has won three of four primaries and is the leader. But Apodaca said: "There's a long way logo." He said Washington Sen. Henry Jackson was not hurt, by his third place Florida finish but Alabama Gov.

George Wallace lost strength running second behind Carter. U.S. Rep. Manuel Lujan Albuquerque Republican, said two- thirds to three-fourths of New Mexico's 21 GOP delegates would favor Ford over Reagan if they were picked now. Lujan is New Mexico Ford campaign honorary cochairman with U.S.

Sen. Pete Domenici. Lujan said: "Florida makes it more difficult for Gov. Reagan to mount a campaign." "If Carter continues his momentum, he will be the Democratic nominee," Lujan says. "Jackson is the only candidate who ANISH early temprano late tarde already ya never jamas, nunca before antes can challenge Carter for the nomination now." But Lujan predicts Democrats will nominate a ticket of Minnesota Sen.

Hubert Humphrey for president and Arizona Rep. Morris Udall for vice- president. Lujan concedes a Humphrey-Udall slate would exert strong appeal in New Mexico. State Sen. Leo Dow, Albuquerque, Reagan's New Mexico co-chairman, says: "Florida will stimulate New Mexico Reagan supporters to work harder.

Reagan will win 15 of the 21 New Mexico delegates. As the primaries move West, Gov. Reagan will get stronger." Dow says Democrats will not nominate Carter. He says the three top Democratic presidential contenders, in order, are Jackson, Udall and Humphrey. Dow says Jackson and Carter have the strongest New Mexico campaign organizations.

Domenici said: "I have expected Ford's Florida victory for five or six weeks. Reagan's over-all objective to win the nomination becomes harder with each primary. Ford will go to Kansas City almost assured of the nomination." Domenici says most New Mexico GOP delegates would back Ford if the delegation was elected now. Santa Fean Walter Bruce, a Reagan fan, says: "The New Mexico delegation would split 50-50 between Ford and Reagan if it was picked now. If New Mexico had a presidential primary, Reagan would carry it 2-1." Bruce says: "I'm very pleased with the Florida results.

Reagan ran almost 50-50 with Ford." Bruce lost a 1974 race for governor. State Republican Vice Chairman Dennis Stevens of Las Cruces said: "Florida is not a final blow for Reagan but the Illinois primary next Tuesday will be if he doesn't do better." A Las Cruces bank trust officer, Stevens said the New Mexico GOP delegation would be 75-25 or 8020 for Ford if it was chosen now. Stevens likes Tennessee Sen. Howard Baker of Massachusetts Sen. Edward Brooke for the GOP vice presidential nomination.

He says the nomination of Brooke, the only U.S. Senator, "would be interesting." Stevens predicts Carter will be the Democratic presidential nominee. He says Carter's running mate will be Udall or Indiana Sen. Birch Bayh. "I've been very much impressed with the Carter organization nationwide from the start," Stevens said.

"Effective New Mexico Democrats closely aligned with Gov. Apodaca are pushing Carter in this state." Santa Fean Karen Peterson, New Mexico Ford campaign cochairman, says: "The Democratic ticket will be more conservative than it has been for a long time, even if Democrats nominate Humphrey. This will make it more difficult for Republicans to win in November." Mrs. Peterson predicts a Humphrey nomination but says Carter is the current front runner with Jackson second. She says the New Mexico GOP delegation "would divide 14 or 15 for Ford and six or seven for Reagan if it was elected now." Mrs.

Peterson will run for a Ford national convention delegate. Bernalillo County Reagan Co- Chairman Keith Baltz says: "I expect Reagan to do much better in the Western States." Santa Fe County Reagan Chairman Otis Horn said: "We expect half of the New Mexico delegation will be for Reagan. 1 look for Reagan to still be in contention at Kansas City in August." National GOP Committeewoman Farnces Shipman, Pojoaque, says her first presidential choice was Vice President Nelson Rockefeller. Rockefeller will address the $150-a- couple state GOP Bicentennial Lincoln Day dinner tonight at Albuquerque Convention Center. Rockefeller is not running.

Mrs. Shipman says Ford leads Reagan for New Mexico delegates. Meeting Wednesday The West Las Vegas School District No. I will hold a monthly advisory committee meeting, Title VII bilingual-bicultural program at 7 p.m., Wednesday at the Union Street School Cafeteria. This meeting is open to the public.

Registration Registration will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hospitality Room at First Federal Savings and Loan for Little League. Proof of age will be required. TVLog health la salud healthy sano delicate delicate disorder el desorden ache, pain el dolor Requirements raised for graduation SANTA FE--New Mexico students high school next fall will have to take two more units to graduate than are required under present minimum state standards.

The change in the "Minimum Educational Standards for New Mexico Schools" received state education board approval here Tuesday. The board also approved suggested course schedules for students following a general high school program, for students planning to go to college, for those going to a vocational-technical school, and for students who expect to enter the work force upon graduation. The amended graduation requirements section says, "To graduate, a student shall earn at least 20 units in a four-year high school or 16 units in a three-year high school commencing with the freshmen class 1976-77." This standard compares with present minimum requirements of 18 and 14 units. FRIDAY 2p.m. 4.6--Merv Griffin 7.9-Edge of Night 13.11--Tattletales lor I Movie: 13.11--Guiding Light 5--Fine A of Goofing Off 3p.m.

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