The Evening Independent from Massillon, Ohio • Page 1

Cold, snow Cloudy, chance of light snow tonight and Tuesday. Low tonight In the upper 30s, high Tuesday in the lower 40s. 112th YEAR 228 THE EVENING INDEPENDENT Established 1863 Massillon, Ohio 44646, Monday, March 31, 1975 Home Delivery 75 Cents Week Today's Chuckle The trick is to control inflation without causing a depression sort of like learning how to stick a pin in a balloon gradually. 1 5c A COPY Demand ouster of Thieu first Viet Cong 'ready' for peace talks TOKYO (AP) The Viet Cong are ready to hold talks with a South Vietnamese government which excludes President Nguyen Van Thieu and which abides by the Paris cease-fire to "quickly settle all the affairs of South Vietnam," a Hanoi broadcast said today. "The Nguyen Van Thieu junta main obstacle to the settlement of the political questions in South Vietnam must be overthrown, and an administration standing for peace, independence, Ohio Farm Bureau plans drive against crime in rural areas The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation today announced a five-point program to combat increasing crime and vandalism in rural areas.

Major points of the program include formation of a neighborhood watch and making it more difficult for local thieves to succeed in a crime. Other portions of the plan revealed by Farm Bureau Executive Vice President C. William Swank include closer coordination amone local law Serious crime inlLS.up 17 per cent Serious crime in the United States increased 17 per cent in 1974 the largest increase in 14 years, Atty. Gen. Edward H.

Levi announced today. Levi was quoting figures contained in the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports which were released today by FBI Director Clarence M. Kelley. The statistics are based on information furnished the FBI by city, county and state law enforcement agencies. THE INCIDENCE of serious crime increased 19 per cent in the last quarter of 1974 following increases of 15 per cent in the first quarter, 16 per cent for the first six months and 16 per cent for the first nine months.

The 1974 figures compare with a 6 per cent increase in serious crime in 1973 and a four per cent decrease in 1972. Serious crime also increased 17 per cent in the North Central states, which include Ohio, Serious crime increased 13 per (See SERIOUS Page 12) enforcement agencies, increasing employment in rural areas and developing a youth crime education program. "RURAL PEOPLE are going to have to cooperate closely with their police agencies, with schools and employers to lick this problem," Swank said. "Although the country is still far safer than the city, rural people are becoming increasingly concerned with (See CRIME Page 12) democracy, national concord and strict application of the Paris agreement must be established," the broadcast said. IT SAID THE Viet Cong would then hold talks with such an administration.

The Communist advance through South Vietnam threatened the Saigon government's last remaining enclaves on the central coast, touched off an evacuation of Americans from Saigon and suspended the American rescue of an estimated million Vietnamese refugees from Da Nang. Heavy fighting was reported 25 miles northwest of Qui Nhon, the country's third largest city, as North Vietnamese forces from the Central Highlands pushed eastward toward the central coast Radio contact between Qui Nhon and Saigon, 270 miles to the southeast, was reported broken. But sources said the city was still in government hands. The Associated Press correspondent Peter O'Loughlin reported from aboard the last rescue ship to leave Da Nang harbor that American crew members said (See VIET 12) SEAT BELTS FftSTEMEO" MRS. RUTH WILKES, director of member services for the Massillon Auto Club, shows the proper place to affix the new Ohio license plate stickers.

Persons whose last names begin with the letters A through may purchase the stickers from Tuesday through April 30. All others may purchase the stickers during May. In Massillon, the stickers are available at the Auto Club, at Massillon Dodge, 1208 Lincoln Way and at Demmer Hardware, 2200 Lincoln Way NW, in the Mayflower Plaza Shopping Center. The hours at Demmer's are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

(Independent Staff Photo) Birns death prelude to gang war? CLEVELAND (AP) The blast that tore apart the body of racketeer Alex "Shondor" Birns and hurled it through the roof of his car could be the prelude to a gang war here, police said today. Birns was killed Saturday night when dynamite under the seat of his car exploded moments after he left a west side bar. The car then burst into flames. Officers who declined identification said the bombing may have been part of an underworld move to take over control of numbers operations and prostitution or could have been a settlement by one of the enemies Birns made in what was described as a long life of crime. BIRNS, 70, had made it a habit to leave a downtown restaurant, the Theatrical, and to arrive at Christy's Lounge at the same hour each weeknight, always parking in the same (See 12) Relative charged with aggravated murder 11 members of Ohio family slain By ANDY LIPPMAN and another charged with HAMILTON (AP) What murder.

began as an Easter reunion for Police found the 65-year-old Charity Ruppert's family woman; her 42-year-old son, ended in tragedy with 11 Leonard; his wife, Alma, and members of the family dead their eight children, ranging in age from 3 to 18, shot to death Sunday night at Mrs. Ruppert's two-story home. All but one had been shot in the head, police said. The other was shot in the chest. WHILE POLICE wheeled the Three pistols were found in shrouded bodies past horror- the living room and a rifle was stricken neighbors, Mrs.

leaning against a refrigerator Ruppert's other son, in the kitchen when police with arrived. Spent shells were was being charged aggravated murder. He was scheduled for a preliminary hearing Wednesday, according to Butler County Prosecutor John Holcomb. found in both rooms, police said. Ruppert was apprehended at the scene of the shooting.

After receiving an anonymous tip that some Court appearance unnecessary for minor misdemeanor PORTABLE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE AERIAL LADDER, FIRE DEPARTMENT TRUCKS AT BERKMAN FIRE destroys store in Canton (Another photo on Page 12) Fire destroyed Berkman's Variety Store at 1440 Tuscarawas st Canton, Sunday night. The one-story frame and brick building and its contents were a total loss, firemen said. No damage estimate was available. Approximately 25 Canton firemen fought the fire for nearly hours Sunday night before extinguishing it. THE CAUSE of the fire was undetermined.

Firemen said theCanton Fire Prevention Bureau has been called to investigate. Frank Berkman of 514 Alta pi NW, Canton, is the owner of the business. Firemen did not immediately learn who owns the building. Heavy dark smoke was emitting from the 60-by-100-foot building when firemen arrived (See FIRE 12) ByTAMARAKULL Persons cited Jo appear in Massillon Municipal Court for minor misdemeanors may now waive the court appearance and pay a fine through the minor misdemeanor bureau. The bureau was set up in the Where to find Comics 23 Deaths 3 Dear Abby 15 Jeane Dixon 17 Editorials 4 Health 8 The 'Home Line' 17 Markets 3 Movies 16 Society 7 Sports 13-14 Television 16 Weather Report 3 court Jan.

1 as mandated by the new Ohio Supreme rules, according to John D. Bartholomew, administrative judge of the Massillon Municipal Court. THE RULES require that judges of each court in Ohio select crimes they considered to be minor misdemeanors in order to set up such a bureau, says Judge Bartholomew. Once the bureau is set up by the court, it is the responsibility of the law enforcement officials to implement the program. "It is the optipn of a police officer to cite rather than arrest," Judge Bartholomew explained.

He emphasized that those persons arrested and charged with a minor misdemeanor (See 12) people were killed, police said they came to the house on the community's south side and found Ruppert standing inside the front door. Police said an officer walked up and asked him what happened. Ruppert answered he had been at the house since 5 p.im Ruppert, who lived with his mother, was taken to the police station and later charged. "I thought I'd seen everything until I saw this," said Holcomb. "It's absolutely unbelievable." Ruppert, being held in the Hamilton City Jail, has refused to talk, according to Holcomb.

(See 12) Bloodmobile in Jackson today, here Tuesday An American Red Cross Bloodmobile unit will accept blood donations from 2 to 7 p.m. today at the hall of of Council 4533 at 4713 Castlebar st NW, Jackson Township. Tuesday, a Bloodmobile unit will accept donations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington High School, 340 1st st SE, Massillon.

Blood can be donated either day with or without an appointment. For further information call 833-9943. 4 rooms and bath for rent. NE location. 832-8352.

Lawn rolling and general landscaping. Dial 833-9648. 5-speed bikes, 2 Schwinns $45 each. Dial 833-4207. J.

A. ANSLOVER PAINTING Interior and Exterior, 833-4411 Lost Lake Cable area: small black cat with white paws and bib. Call 494-1025. VINYL AND ALUM. SIDING WINDOWS, DOORS.

SHOCK'S ALUM. 833-5552. I buy comic books. Any amount. Any title.

454-6466. Karen Croskey now at Style Rite Beauty Salon Dial 832-2360 Adam Eve Wig Sale. Reduced 20-40 pet. See our $6.95 wig. We make house calls.

833-3009 SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST Leave your watch and jewelry repairs with us. Duncan's. WHTTEY'S PLACE is opening again under new management April 2nd, 4243 Erie st Navarre, Ohio. JIMMY'S CANDY SHOP 16PennSE Easter Candy price. Every Tues.

is Mystery Special at Perskey's First St and jAmherst stores. AKC Tiny Toy Poodle pups, white, 8 wks. Call Pop's Septic Service Winter 833-0469 or 832-6955 ALUM. VINYL SIDING STORM WINDOWS DOORS SHAMROCK ALUM. 837-3828.

Open'Bowling, Amherst Lanes; 3 games or Jl. 00 THE STATE BANK CO. Bank loans for every personal need at bank rates. Open 3 'til dark. Portage Driving Range, IVz mi.

East of Canal Fulton on Portage rd. Income Tax Lewis Misheff 832-0406 V4 GAL. MILK 57c BREWSTER DAIRY, EMC. with any purchase of MOM Hope you had a nice Easter. Mame.

Lost: on Main ave W. Miniature Poodle, all white, named Fifi, Dial 832-8502. Call us for new, low MOTORCYCLE RATES. JENKINS INS. AGY.

Shop compare. Alum, vinyl dising'. Free est. 832-2641, 832-0734 ELECTRIC WIRING Large or small, old or ne.w. Licensed.

Dial 832-9464. ACTION DOOR CO. Repair and sales, overhead garage doors and Genie door openers. 833-5811 or 833-7508. The Surgar Bowl To our customers friends, thank you for patronizing our business.

John Heline, Tom Meldrum HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NATAUBA, 4 YRS. OLD TODAY! Love, from Marlene, Ken, Clay, Danielle, Alphonso, Gieuseppe, Tanya Ann, Spider Web, Poochie, Younka, Sis, Grandma Sophia, Marge, Fred, Jackie, Roni, Chris, Bamey, Cocoa, Toto, Jenny, Tommy, Trfade, Mizi, Midnight, Tiger, Natasha, Whitie, Mama Cat, Brutus, Olive, Reddy, Princess, Nikki, Mama Pachis, Chuck, Joyce, David, Todd, All the kids in the Rafters and all the kids in the cages on Griffith Street and jail the Little Easter TAYLOR'S CARPET HOUSE New Spring Patterns Colors. Quality carpet for less. 2115 Wales NE, 832-0720 No Wax Vinyl Flooring Floor Tile 9081ststNE 837-3767 or 837-3365 KELSTER'S SEWING CTR. Repairing White, Singer, Kenmore and all makes.

60 Lincoln Way 832-7016. Professional Dog Grooming Massillon Aqua Life and Pet Center, RELOCATION SALE $200,000 of fine merchandise Reduced up to 50 pet. Spuhler's Inc. ALUM. SPOUTING SALE $1.25 ft.

intalled. 837-2727, Massillon Roof. Income Tax Betty Hrivnak, 945 First NE 832-9555 or 832-3852 SCHULER SEAMLESS SPOUTING, INC. VINYL AND ALUMINUM SIDING, Special occasion cakes. Reasonable.

Call 833-0159 anytime. KENDAL BARBER SHOP For the best in men's hair styling and men's hair pieces call 833-5173. $5 OFF Steam Carpet Cleaning hv Modem Method 833-1367. C. Paul Painting Interior, exterior.

For free, estimate call after 5 p.m., 8372866. OPEN TONIGHT 7 to 9 p.m. university a new; home of your own with all city utilities for as little as $29,700, including large lot Visit model homes open daily 1-5 p.m., Mon. and Thurs. evenings 7-9 p.m.

(closed Massillon take Wales rd (Rt. 241) North to Oakdale, follow the signs to' Models. Mike Fowler, Consultant, 833-7846. PAPERHANGING Outside or inside painting. Joe "Red" Wells and Son.

Paper sold and hung. Wall washing and papercleaning. 833-5601. MOBILE HOMES Lots available in Navarre, lot rent $50, natural gas, 3 blocks east on Bender st off Rt. 21.

14x65 Champion Deluxe 2 bedroom, on lot No. 28, skirting included, $8,995. Inquire at Maple View Mobile Home Sales, 3-10 mi. N. of Strasburg on Rt.

21. $300 rebate on all models purchased thru April on sales lot. Dial 453-3526. Open 9-8, Sat. 9-5, Sun.

by appt. Slim up for summer. Adult women fun exercise. April 1, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuslaw Gym.

For information call 832-1039. "ONE EAST" Softball Dance American Legion, Apr. 25, 9-1 B.Y.O.B. Free (tickets) Singer Service, Touch 'N Sew, all White, Kenmore, Jap. mchs.

White Sewing Mch. Dial 8333446. UGLY CEILINGS Thin coat plaster. Quick, clean. Reasonable, free estimates.

Dry wall finishing, plaster repairing. Radick 832-8126. 7TH ANNIVERSARY SALE 1-3 off all sewing notions supplies. Massillon Sewing Center, 531 Tremont SW. Est.

1968. House for sale by owner. 3 bedrooms, family room, double garage, 2 acres, Navarre area. 879-2238 or 879-2286. SLATE ROOF REPAIR New Roofs, Spouting Jordan Roofing, 832-5396 Wheelchairs, hospital commodes, walkers.

Medicare approved. Dial Massillon Chair Rental. POTATO SPECIAL Unclassified nice potatoes, 50 Ib. bag, only $1.19. Limit 5 bags.

Price good thru April 6. Extra large fancy crisp juicy, Red or Golden Delicious apples. Large selection of cheese. Brown eggs, homemade bread noodles, onion sets bulk garden seeds. Open 9-6, Sun 1-5.

Sunny Slope Orchard, 7 mi. out Tremont SW on Rt. 241. Buying Silver Coins Pre 1965. Paying 275 per cent.

Interested in silver dollars or other coins you may have. Highest prices paid. Liberty coins. 453-5665. NECCHI NATIONAL Sewing machines have proved to be a consistent performer for almost 100 yrs are now on sale at $80 and $120 off regular price, plus $25 to $40 in sewing supplies at no extra charge to help stretch your sewing dollars.

Massillon Sewing Center, 531 Tremont SW, Masslllon's only complete 4554700 any day between 8 a.m. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR WOMEN 18 TO 34 You pick the job. The Army Reserve will train you. We'll pay you from $2.56 to $4.50 an hour, plus promotion and BORDNER'S All Specials, Coupons, are valid thru Tues. Come, save a DANCE CLASS Social, Latin and Discotheque.

Kerr. Registration closes April 2. Call Canton Downtown YMCA, 4567141 (Mrs. Motts). NEW HOMES Custom designing building.

Remodeling additions, 22 yrs. exp. Eli Kauffman, 832-3565 J. C. PENNEY'S DOWNTOWN MASSILLON Announces a big 12 hour sale coming on April 3.

This sale will consist of special If your money isn't working for you, it's working against you. Five pet. regular passbook savings yields 5.13 pet. PEOPLES MERCHANTS Trust Downtown Massillon and Wales rd sewing center since 1968. retirement benefits.

Hundreds close-outs, hot shots, company of opportunities available. Call price reductions and store markdowns. Sale starts at 9 and 6 p.m. a.m., April 3. v' STARK INCOME TAX Qualified filers serving area for 15 yrs.

Returns ready to mail. 28 8th st NE, 833-7377; Brewster, 767-4115; 7673062; Canton, three 454-8845..