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2C MESSENGER INQUIRER, Owensboro, Feb. 14, 1980 Burley brings record price average Tuition hikes will be sought hundredweight. The top average was $150 per hundredweight for grade B1F Prices for baled tobacco by grades generally were $1 to $3 lower than for tied leaf. The highest general average was recorded during the fourth and fifth week of sales. The service said that by color, more tan-nish-red and red was recorded with less mixed and greenish and the qualify of baled offering appeared about the same as tied The burley cooperatives received 14 percent of sales compared with 10.3 percent last year.

There were 37 sales days this season compared with 49 sales days last year. Associated Press LEXINGTON The 1979 burley crop returned growers a record high general price average, the Federal-State Market News Service said Wednesday But since crop volume was the lightest in 36 years, total value received was considerably lower than the 1978 crop Gross sales through Feb 12 totaled pounds for $707,013 513, an average of $145.22 per hundredweight. Last season, sales totaled 661.5 million pounds which brought $867.7 million for an average of $131.17. The service said quality was not quite as good when compared with last season. The service said there was a substantial drop in the percentage placed under loan and tobacco in baled form represented about five percent of sales.

Regular auctions ended Tuesday but a cleanup sale will be held Feb 26 in Lexington. The service said resales amounted to 52 6 million pounds this year or 10.8 percent of gross sales. The non-auctioned leaf reported was about 5 5 million pounds. Baled marketing this season totaled about 25 million pounds and averaged $143.70 per hundredweight The service said all grade averages improved over the levels set last season, with most gains ranging from 13 to 20 cents per faculty and staff, and nearly $16 million in additional funds to upgrade salaries to the level of benchmark institutions. Also included in the budget request is approximately $84.8 million in bonds to finance new construction, $16.3 million for other financing of new construction and $23 million for upgrading existing buildings.

Rep. Buddy Adams, D-Bowling Green, criticized the requests for campus construction funding, asking if it could be justified in view of the fact that enrollments have dropped at five of the 11 major state institutions. Snyder said the bulk of construction would not be on campuses where enrollments have "stabilized," and that most of the bond financing would be used to pay for buildings already constructed at of L. The committee will continue its review of the higher education budget requests Friday. Aseoctoted Press FRANKFORT The executive director of the state Council on Higher Education said Wednesday that he will ask the council to recommend tuition increases at all state colleges and universities except community colleges.

Harry Snyder told the Joint Appropriations arid Revenue Committee that most of the increase would come at the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville. He said the council could consider the proposed tuition hikes as early as next month and no later than April. They would become effective next fall. Snyder said in-state tuitions are lower than comparable institutions in other states, except at community colleges, where they are above the so-called "benchmark" levels. He said the council has deliberately tried to keep tuitions low on the theory that lower tuition is the best form of student aid.

Although he said it is difficult to estimate the impact on state revenues, Synd-er predicted that higher tuitions would bring in an additional $10 million over the next two years. He said he did not know the exact amount of the increases to be requested, but said tuitions would be brought up to the level of benchmark institutions. The Council has asked for approximately $174 million in new General Fund money over the biennium, for a total of about $376.7 million for fiscal 1980 and $426.8 million for the second year of the budget. The bulk of the money, about $757 million over the biennium, would go to state colleges and universities, an increase of about $145 million over the current budget. Snyder called the request "people-oriented," and said the emphasis is on upgrading faculty and staff salaries.

The Council is seeking $86.5 million for a 9.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment for Senate panel reluctant State's strip law won't exceed federal rules the statutes if they not are approved by the federal government. Other new sections concern the petition process for declaring land unsuitable for mining; coal exploration permits; mining by public agencies, and replacement of destroyed private water an emergency enactment clause making the bill law upon signature by the governor but saying its provisions will become effective only when the U.S. Interior Secretary approves the state program. Mooney described that as a "self-destruct" clause to prevent Kentucky from having to repeal $78,000 suit filed in the bill that is not absolutely required by federal law." proposed legislation at winning primacy for Primacy is the authority operate its own strip mine program rather than strip mining in Kentucky by the federal government. told the subcommittee department plans to submit bills one with provisions aimed at winning the state and another with sections won't affect primacy.

federal surface mining have indicated that if the General Assembly proposed changes, state meet federal requirements for primacy assuming statutes do not negate or the strip mine legislation. of the 37 sections in proposed primacy bill are deal with the abandoned mine lands program. One is Messenger-Inquirer An Owensboro man filed suit in Daviess Circuit Court Wednesday seeking $78,000 in damages resulting from a March 15, 1979, accident. The suit, filed in behalf of K.T. Hayden, 718 Danberry names as defendants the Owensboro Publishing doing business as the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer, and Martin G.

Barbour, doing Associated Pri FRANKFORT Kentucky's proposed strip mine legislation will not exceed federal requirements, two attorneys who worked on it said Wednesday. The legislative package will be submitted to Gov. John Y. Brown and the General Assembly this week. Frank Wermeling, an attorney for the state Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Department, told the subcommittee on surface mining of the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment that the "stategy I used was just to have the bare minimum in the (state) statutes.

"We're mentally set to get rid of anything in excess" of federal requirements, he added. Former Natural Resources Secretary Eugene Mooney, serving as a consultant to the department on the legislation, said it is being reworked "to make sure there is KET's Channel Messenger-Inquirer Those who tune in television Channel 31 shortly before noon today should be able to witness the "birth" of a new TV transmitter. Noon is the official sign-on time for WKOH, the 15th and final transmitter which completes the statewide Kentucky Educational Television network. The transmitter is located at Reed along U.S. 60 just west of the Henderson-Daviess County line, and is designed to serve Owensboro, Henderson and surrounding areas.

Transmitter chief John Rem-bold said Wednesday that KET has received its long-awaited approval from the Federal Commu nothing Kentucky's is aimed the state. to regulatory having regulated Mooney that the two primacy that He said officials Kentucky adopts law will other change Fourteen the new. Nine nications program of can start. Owensboro long had many antennae range of and evening national Service. Now outdoor radius 3 7 will go on today business as Village West Shopping Center.

The suit states the plaintiff, while shopping at the shopping center, became entangled in a heep of transparent, plastic-like binding material which was left in the parking lot. As a result, the plaintiff fell to the pavement, striking his body against the sidewalk, thereby causing serious physical injury, according to the suit. The suit says the binding material is the property of the Messenger-Inquirer and was negligently left on the property, and that Village West Shopping Center was negligent in not keeping its premises free from dangerous conditions. The suit seeks $78,000 for "loss of income, pain and suffering and medical expenses," plus costs and a trial by jury. EDITOR'S NOTE: This report is based on what the plaintiff says he intends to prove.

When the validity of the claim is finally decided, it will be reported in this newspaper. Commission to begin testing, meaning broadcasts regular programming and Henderson cable television subscribers have access to KET programming picked up from the Madison-ville transmitter, WKMA, but homes using conventional have been out of the KET's mixture of daytime school-oriented programs broadcasts from the Public Broadcasting anyone with an inside or UHF antenna within a 35-mile of the new transmit ter should get a strong signal, Rembold said, with good reception extending in some directions beyond the prime radius. Official tests have shown good reception in eastern Daviess County, while unofficial checks by telephone with viewers west and south of Reed have also produced favorable reports. "In fact, we're getting out a little better than we had hoped," Rembold said. Construction and activation of the new transmitter has been delayed several times, first by funding shortages, secondly by construction problems, and most recently, by new FCC regulations.

on pledge pension bills before they are reported to either the House or Senate. Martin said proper practices already are carried out in the state's important retire-" ment funds, but added that "we should do by statute what is being done now by policy." Representatives of three major state retirement systems for judges, teachers and state employees sent letters endorsing the measure. Mim Clark, general manager of Kentucky Retirement Systems, said that if the state takes action, "the federal government may not find it necessary to pass the proposed Public Employee Retirement Income Security Act." He said the Kentucky Legislature has done a better job in providing a secure pension plan for state and local employees than the United States has with social security, civil service and military pension plans. each count, sentences to run concurrently, all but 45 days suspended provided restitution is made. MARRIAGES DISSOLVED Joseph Conrad Bittner and Grace Bittner.

William E. Fulkerson and Vonda Jean Fulkerson. DISTRICT COURT Div. II Judge William Bennett Reckless driving Richard K. Liles, 22, of 1427 Haynes amended from driving while intoxicated at the recommendation of the county attorney and the arresting officers, $120.50 fine; Joyce R.

Schroader, 16, of 715 Madison $30.50 fine; Gary Lee Wyatt, 20, of 18V4 Breckenridge $45.50 fine in his absence Driving on a revoked operator's license Paul R. Kamuf, 27, of Route 6, Owensboro, $120.50 fine. Theft by deception under $100 Anna P. Beavers, 36, of 3516 Arlington Park Drive, for two counts, $30.50 fine on one count, $10 fine on the second count, and 30 days in jail, jail term suspended; Helen Martin, 42, of Route 2, Whitesville, $40.50 fine and 30 days in jail; Charlotte G. Griffin, 23, of 2159 Churchill Court, $30.50 fine and 30 days in jail, jail term suspended.

Indecent exposure James M. Mulligan, 20, of Route 6, Owensboro, six months deferred prosecution provided he attends a clinic. Criminal mischief in the third degree Larry O. Lindsey, 26, of Route 7, Owensboro, 90 days in jail, suspended provided he leaves the prosecuting witness alone Jackie D. Glover, 41, of 228 Sycamore 45 days in jail, 30 days suspended provided restitution is made.

Disorderly conduct Byron K. Jones, 21, of 4934 Meadowlark Drive, 60 days in jail, 45 days suspended provided he attends sessions at the Green River Comprehensive Care Center. police reports Ronnie Lee Miller, 24, of 2309 W. 2nd was charged by Owensboro police Tuesday with six counts of burglary in the third degree and unlawful transaction with a minor. Steven Paul Edge, 24, of 2002 E.

Victory Court, was charged by Owensboro police Tuesday with driving while intoxicated and having no operator's license. Roy A. McEuen, 25, of Central City, was charged by Owensboro police Tuesday with driving while intoxicated and disregarding a red light. Gregory Wayne Aull, 28, of 59 Dublin Lane, was charged by Owensboro police Tuesday with trafficking in marijuana and trafficking in a controlled substance. A bicycle valued at $101 was reported stolen to Owensboro police Feb.

8 from a business in the 1200 block of East 18th Street. Owensboro police received a report of a break-in Monday at a residence in the 3400 block of Marycrest Drive West. Jewelry valued at $500, $220 in currency and firearms valued at $150 were taken. EDITOR'S NOTE: In reading news reports of criminal accusations, it is possible to forget what jurors are reminded of in the trial of the accused: The law presumes the accused to be innocent of a crime. correction Due to erroneous information supplied, a birth announcement in Wednesday's Messenger-Inquirer was incorrect.

It should have read: ROWE, Janice and Blake, of 2518 Windsor Owensboro, a son on Feb. 7. Force sets extra sign-up The sponsor, Sen. Bill "Fibber" McGee, D-Louisville, was not present to speak for the resolution. Asked by reporters what happens next, McCuiston replied: "If Fibber doesn't come here, we might let it die." The resolution is not to be confused with a House-passed bill which requires a daily pledge of allegiance by children in public schools, The State Government Committee routinely approved a bill which would designate the Louisville Zoological Garden as the state zoo.

Supporters said the step would help the zoo obtain federal grants. A second bill, on governmental pensions, also won easy approval. Sponsored by Sen. Robert Martin, D-Rich-mond, it would require actuarial analysis of Jernigan, both of Drakesboro, and David W. Jernigan of Gary, a daughter, Anita Jernigan of Greenville; three grandchildren; a brother, Hollis Jernigan of Browd-er; and two sisters, Jella Clark of Browder and Geneva Jernigan of Evansville.

Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Wesley Chapel AME Zion Church, Greenville. Burial in West End Cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Bibbs Funeral Home, Greenville, and after 11 a.m.

Saturday at the church. funerals Brown, Mrs. Clara, 79, of 71 Colonial Court, Owensboro, died Tuesday at Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital. Services are at 1 p.m. Friday at James H.

Davis Funeral Home. Burial in Kelly Cemetery, Maceo. Visitation at the funeral home. Davenport, Mrs. Eugenia Thomas, 81, of Greenville died there Tuesday at Muhlenberg Community Hospital.

Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pactolus Baptist Church, Greenville, N.C. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenville, N.C. Visitation at S.G. Wilkerson Funeral Home, Greenville, N.C.

Frohne, Miss Hulda, 99, formerly of Owensboro, died Sunday at Evangelical Home, Detroit. Graveside services are at 11 a.m. today at Elmwood Cemetery, Owensboro, James H. Davis Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. Hicks, Mrs.

Tempy Autry, 43, of Louisville died there Tuesday at Jewish Hospital. Services are at 1 p.m. today at William L. Danks Funeral Home, Beaver Dam. Burial in McCord Cemetery.

Visitation at the funeral home. Massey, Berness Jackson, 71, of Greenville died there Monday at Muhlenberg Community Hospital. Services are at 1 p.m. today at Gary's Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial in Friendship Cemetery, Greenville.

Visitation at the funeral home. Quisenberry, Kenneth 64, of Narrows died Tuesday at Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital. Services are at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Duke Funeral Home, Hartford. Burial in Quisenberry family cemetery, Ohio County.

Visitation after noon today. Snyder, William Virgil, 84, of 516 Poin-dexter Owensboro, died Monday at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital. Services are at 10 a.m. Friday at Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery.

Visitation at the funeral home. Taylor, James Herman, 68, of 1205 W. 4th Owensboro, died Monday at Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital. Services are at 10 a.m. today at Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home.

Burial in Owensboro Memo-rial Gardens Visitation at the funeral home. Zook, Mrs. Daisey C. Colburn, 75, of 1731 Lee Court, Owensboro, died Monday at her home. Services are at 2 p.m.

today at Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home. the courts CIRCUIT COURT Div. I Judge Henry Griffin Dudley R.

Wilcox, 58, of Bremen, pleaded guilty to two counts of theft by deception over $100. He was sentenced to one year in the state penitentiary on each count, sentences to run consecutively. Harold Gene Simmons, 19, of 407 Elm pleaded guilty to two counts of receiving stolen property under $100, amended from receiving stolen property over $100. He was sentenced to one year in the county jail on By SY RAMSEY Aociotd Pfi FRANKFORT The Senate State Government Committee showed reluctance Tuesday to act on a simple resolution to require a daily pledge of allegiance by the senators to the U.S. flag.

The House already performs the pledge, having passed its resolution earlier in the session. The State Government Committee reported the resolution favorably a week ago. Then, for some unexplained reason, the Rules Committee recommitted it "I don't know why Rules sent it back," said Sen Pat McCuiston, D-Pembroke, the State Government Committee chairman, and he invited colleagues to make definite suggestions. There were none "We can study it," one senator said with a smile. local deaths Mrs.

Ima Jean Lott Fulkerson, 44, of Route 6, Owensboro, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1980, at Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital. She was born in McLean County. Survivors include her husband, Carl Thomas Fulkerson; a son, Carl Timothy Fulkerson; a daughter, Mrs. Connie Pur-cell, both of Owensboro; two grandchildren; her mother, Mrs.

Dewia Lott; a grandmother, Mrs. Lida Johnson, both of Island; three brothers, Henry and Donnie Lott, both of Chicago Heights, 111., and Bobby Lott of Owensboro. Muster Funeral Home, Calhoun, is in charge of arrangements. Jo Ann Cave Hampton, 48, of 1640 Trip-lett Owensboro, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 1980, at her home.

She was born in Louisville, was employed by Motor Lodge 231 and was a member of 18th Street Baptist Church, Louisville, (See story, 1-C.) Survivors include a son, Glen Eugene Brierley of Flordia; two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Payne of Owensboro and Betty Marie Crane of Michigan; her mother, Mrs. Sara F. Cave of Owensboro; a grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Burns of Pulaski, Tenn.

seven brothers, Wendell, Donnie, Larry, Henry and Carl Cave, all of Owensboro, Glen Cave of Louisville and Alan Cave of Joilet, four sisters, Juanita Yeckering, Alma Mat-tingly, and Jeanette Mayfield, all of Owensboro, and Sharon Cave of Dallas, Texas. Delbert Glenn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Hester Newton, 75, of 2934 S. Daviess Owensboro, died Wednesday, Feb.

13, 1980, at Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital. She was born in Warrick County and was a member of Third Baptist Church and D.A.R. Her husband, Thomas R. Newton, died in 1974. Survivors include a grandson, Stephan Lively of Weston, a granddaughter, Mrs.

Donna Fuchs of Old Hickory, and a sister, Lucille Noecker of Evansville. Services are at 10 a.m. Friday at James H. Davis Funeral Home. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Ind.

Visitation after 2 p.m. today. area deaths ELKTON Mrs. Ora E. Sweeney, 74, of Route 3, Elkton, died Tuesday, Feb.

12, 1980, at Muhlenberg Community Hospital, Greenville. She was born in Muhlenberg County and was a member of Joines Chapel General Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Willie Sweeney; four sons, Robert and Ferry Lewis Sweeney, both of Elkton, and Brock and Andrew Sweeney, both of Benton, Texas; seven daughters, Mrs. Belva Chandler of Elkton, Mrs. Jerry Mcintosh of Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs.

Gila Mae Turner and Mrs. Geneva King, both of Fort Dennis, Mrs. Ivy Sheppard of Eminence, Mrs. Wanda Goodson of Phoenix City, and Mrs. Sue Hope of Rochester, Ky.

38 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; a brother, Henry Mayes of Greenville; and three sisters, Mrs. Dora Lear and Mrs. Vernie Wells, both of Greenville, and Mrs. Laurow Wells of Elkton. Services are at 2 p.m.

Saturday at Joines Chapel General Baptist Church. Burial in the church cemetery. Visitation after 11 a.m. Friday at Gary's Funeral Home, Greenville. GREENVILLE Freeman Douglas Jernigan, 55, of Greenville died Wednes day, Feb.

13, 1980. He was born in Powderly and was employed by Green River Stee. Survivors include his wife, Allene Jerni gan; three sons, Willie Lee and Douglas W. mer, she said. Host information must be provided by Feb.

20. Last year 254 Owensboro-area residents went on an exchange with a similar number of residents from Cremona, Italy. The cost of this year's exchange will be $590, Mrs. Evans said. hhis Week Send Our FTD Hearts Flowers Bouquet VALENTINE DAY IS FEBRUARY 14.

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2nd 926-1318 is Messenger-Inquirer An extra sign-up day has been scheduled for persons interested in going on this year's Friendship Force exchange. In a meeting Tuesday night, the local Friendship Force committee set 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Owensboro-Daviess County Public Library for the extra day. "We still have 64 seats that have to be filled," said Joanne Evans, the committee's information officer.

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