The Daily Courier from Connellsville, Pennsylvania • Page 1

Dail LAST EDITION SEVEN CENTS VOL 62, NO. 73 CONNEILSVILLE, SOUTH CONNELLSVILLE, SCOTTDALE, MT. PLEASANT, PA. THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 6, 1964. TWENTY-EIGHT PAGES.

Assign Explorer Scouts For City Duties Friday The Explorer Scouts, who will operate the city government Friday, have been chosen for their specific assignments. They will take over i duties in the morning and continue until 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The Scouts will administer all of the offices to learn about the city government's operation as well as the post office, newspaper and radio station. A they have a a opportunity to acquaint themselves with their responsibilities, the councilmen along with the mayor and'others will submit their recommendations for projects designed for community improvement and i welfare. The officers will be: Mayor, a i DeMarco, Post 102.

Chief of police, Larry Peck, 192. Fire chief, Ray Henry, 104. Council, Pat 102; George McClain. 192; Daniel Filburn, 104; Tony Briener, 104. City treasurer, Daniel Findley, 102.

City Kenneth Firestone. 192. Postmaster, Richard Flanagan, 104. Police, Desk Robert Buttermore, 102. Officers, Sam Kemp, 192; Joseph Ferens, 104; James Scarry, 102 and Walter Bighman, 192.

Assistant Fire Chief, Gerald Channing, 192. Firemen, Ronald Scarry, 104; Gary Gemas, 102: Roger Fletcher. 192; Malcome Stone, 104. Health officer, George Grouse, 102. WCVI announcers.

Wood, Greg Bighman and Fred Seese. 104. Courier, Douglas Gemas. U. S.

Army Recruiter. JDave Baster. Street a Richard Soisson. Francis DeMarco, 16, an Eagle Scout of Post 102, was selected mayor on the basis of the following contribution in the contest used to determine the various office holders: "I want to be a city official because I think it will help me to gain valuable knowledge on how our local system of government run. Government is the means the people use to provide justice for everybody, and to promote the welfare of the nation, and in this case our community.

The people take full part in doing these two things in our democratic form of government. By gaining a working knowledge of how our government works I will be able to do these and many other duties in a much better way. By participating in this program, I will become a better citizen. As far as performing any duties are concerned, I will become better acquainted with the many problems and perplexities a city official must face." Scouts Will Hold Worship Service In Local Church Fourth annual Scout Sunday worship service for Protestant in uie Biauuui-k District will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Connellsville United Presbyterian Church, South Pittsburg and East Green Connellsville.

Preaching the sermon will be the Rev. W. Sheldon Blair, host pastor. Members of the district committee will assist with the various phases of the service by reading Scripture, praying and otherwise helping. Frank Stearns, church minister of music, is responsible for special music to be sung by the church choir.

Scout units from throughout the Braddock Trail District are to meet in the church basement by 2:45 p.m. Sunday. They will form the processional and march into the sanctuary by units, each with its own flag. Families and friends of the Braddock Trail District Scouts are invited to attend this special service with the Scouts. It comes during the 54th annual observance of National Boy Scout Week, Feb.

7-13. This year's theme is "Strengthen America Scouting Can Make the Difference." Winds Disrupt Electric Lines Through Region High winds early this morning damaged utility facilities north and south of Connellsville, resulting in sporadic interruptions of electrical service. Lights flickered, and electric motors cut off and on as tree limbs and trees fell against cables, snapping some of them. K. W.

Godfrey, Laurel District manager for West Penn Power said crews were dispatched by radio seconds after the damage was first reported. After sectionalizing the damage, line crews were able to pinpoint the trouble spots and start with repairs. The damaged points were corected before noon. Milk 'N' Machines. MOORHEAD, Minn.

(UPD- The Minnesota Dairy Industry Committee said it would place milk in pop bottles and sell through standard coin-operated machines here and in neighbK ing Fargo, N.D., in about two weeks. Today's Chuckle A gauge of success is not whether you have a tough problem to handle, but whether it is the same problem you fcttl last year. U.S. Ambassador Recalled After Ghana Mob Riots WASHINGTON (UPI) The United States, angered by anti- American riots in Ghana, is bringing home U.S. Ambassador William Mahoney Jr.

for consultations. Informed sources disclosed that Mahoney was expected in Washington shortly. His recall followed a State Department charge that the one-party regime of a a President Kwame Knrumah "instigated, inspired or countenanced" the demonstrations. While the mobs in Accra were shouting "Yankee go home," however, the Ghana government was asking the U.S. Peace Corps to send 80 more volunteers to the country.

Officials said that no decision had been taken to end or reduce U. S. aid to Ghana. Some officials felt that such action would simply play into the hands of those who whipped up the anti-American demonstrations. The United States has committed a credit of $147 million to Ghana for the Volta River project, of which only $9 million has been drawn.

In addition, the United States has granted Ghana about $8 million for agricultural extension work and education since the country became independent. The impression in diplomatic circles here was that the vast majority of the people of Ghana are pro-American but that the Nkrumah government had stirred up the demonstrations through the controlled press to divert attention from political and economic mismanagement. Tension Rises May Send To Cyprus Pittsburgh Boy's Death by Hanging Ruled Accidental PITTSBURGH (UPI) One small boy was hanged accidentally and another found dead of natural causes Wednesday in Pittsburgh. Robert E. Kyle 4, was discovered suspended by his jacket from a tree by his mother near their home in the Green Tree section.

Police said the youngster apparently had slipped while climbing the tree to retrieve a cat. Craig Gamble, 2, of Elizabeth was found lying on a sidewalk leading to his home. The boy was pronounced dead on arrival at McKeesport Hospital. NICOSIA, Cyprus (UPI) U.S. Ambassador Fraser Wilkins today threatened to "call out the Marines" to protect the remaining Americans in Cyprus where new communal fighting pushed tension near the explosion point.

Greek and Turkish Cypriots violated a cease-fire Wednesday with a five-hour gun battle among the mosques at ancient Paphos on the southwestern coast. Three Turkish Cypriots were reported killed. The clash was the latest incident in a rash of shootings, lootings and kidnapings between the two rival communities whose dispute threatens the peace in the eastern Mediterranean area. President Archbishop Makarios was reported to have received a revised plan for an international peace force involving U.S. troops.

British sources in Washington said the new plan had been sent to Makarios through his representatives in London. Makarios' consent is necessary for any peace-keeping arrangement. Demands Safeguards Fraser charged that there was an "organized campaign" among Cypriots against U.S. citizens. He said the campaign endangers the Americans, and he demanded adequate safeguards from the Cyprus government.

The United States Wednesday night stopped its emergency airlift of American dependents to Beirut, Lebanon. About half the 1,200 American women and children were flown out in cnartered piauei "vVeuucouaj. The airlift was authorized by Fraser following bombing attacks on the U.S. Embassy Tuesday night. The bombings resulted in special embassy precautions for remaining Americans, and prompted Fraser's threat: Asks For Protection "In case of danger, we will ask Cyprus police to protect them and, if necessary, will call upon the Marines.

You never know where they may drop a bomb next." The attacks on the U.S. Embassy apparently were in protest against an Anglo-American proposal to send 10,000 NATO troops to maintain peace between the Greek and Turkish Cypriots pending a negotiated settlement of the political dispute. The dispute stems from fears of the Turkish Cypriot minority of losing its rights under constitutional changes proposed by the ruling Greek majority led by Makarios. The dispute erupted into fighting that killed 200 persons around Christmas. Agriculture Office Reviews Cigarette Advertising Plan WASHINGTON (UPI)--The Agriculture Department, which planned to spend $690,000 this a advertising cigarettes abroad while, other government agencies campaign a a i smoking in this country, is "reviewing" its advertising project.

A department official, in response to a query, said the department was trying to decide whether to drop, curtail or continue the program. No decision has been made yet, he said. Agriculture Department financing for cigarette promotion in foreign countries dates back to 1955 and is designed to spur overseas sales of American grown tobacco. The i States is the world's leading tobacco exporter, although the American share of the world market has dwindled in recent years. The House Agriculture Committee gave priority treatment today to legislation authorizing a crash research program to develop a safe cigarette which could cost as much as million initially.

The proposal began its trip through Congress Wednesday with swift and unanimous approval by a House agriculture subcommittee. It was expectec to get the same attention from the parent committee. The research legislation introduced by congressmen from tobacco-growing states after the surgeon general's report linking cigarette smoking with cancer and other health hazards. It was the surgeon general's report that also prompted the Agriculture Department's decision to take a new look at its overseas advertising program. President Pledges Continued Battle On Mental ness Mobutu Ait On Capture State Colleges Defend Budgets At State Hearing HARRISBURG (UPI) Representatives of Pennsylvania's 14 state colleges and the Scotland School for Veterans' Children go before the House and Senate appropriations committees today to discuss the appropriations they have requested from Gov.

William W. Scranton's proposed 1.168 billion budget for fiscal 1964-65. The colleges are slated for total appropriations of $40,171,668 while the Scotland School, located near Chambersburg in Franklin County, has asked for a $1,103,152 share of the budget. Wednesday the legislators heard from officials of Pennsylvania State University, the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Pennsylvania and seven private medical colleges. The schools have requested ap- priations totaling $49,868,706..

It was a lively session with most of the institutions coming under attack from Rep. Edward McNally, D-Cambria, who several times stated he felt that state aid to private schools was a "giveaway." McNally asked the medical colleges, Slated for $8,677,320 in appropriations, to show how they were benefitting Pennsylvania through the use of public funds. McNally's questioning began Continued on Page Twenty-Seven Castro Cuts Wafer From Naval Base AVill.ll A A a I A A A ji Cuban government announced today it has shut off the fresh water pipeline to the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo a Cuba, until 36 Cuban fishermen held in jail at Key West are freed. The action was announced in Cuban radio broadcasts monitored in Florida.

Cuban fishermen, accused of violating U.S. territorial waters when they were seized along with their four boats last Sunday, were turned over to Florida authorities for prosecution on state charges of fishing without a license in Florida waters. They were arraigned in criminal court here this morning. The state dismissed charges against seven of them, juveniles ranging in age from 14-16, and said it would prosecute the remaining 29. The court granted the 29 adult fishermen a request to seek legal counsel from the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Washington, which represents Cuba in this country.

The Cuban radio said the water supply to the Guantanamo naval base was shut off at 12 noon today and would remain shut down until all the Cuban fishermen and their four vessels are returned. dr. Washington, a State Department spokesman, -asked about the Cuban report, said he could not confirm and therefore "I have no Youth Pinned Underneath Car Dies of Injuries WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (UPI) --Leon Paveletz 19, died in Nanticoke State General Hospital after he had been pinned 23 hours under an abandoned automobile from which he was removing a part for his own car. The youth was found beneath the automobile Wednesday aft- ternoon by volunteers who searched for him after he failed to return overnight to his home 10 miles away.

Although suffering serious injuries and exposure from near frezing temperatures, the youth told rescuers that the car had slipped from a jack and a railroad tie he had used to prop it up. The driveshaft fell on his hip, pinning him to the ground. Set Lenten Dinners. UNIONTOWN a a Christ and Asbury Methodist churches will sponsor a series of lenten dinners and studies for six weeks, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Asbury Church dining room.

Guerillas Kill High CongoOfficer By DIETRICH MUMMENDEY United Press International LEOPOLDVILLE, The Congo (UPI)-- U. Col. Eugene Ebaya, chief of staff of the Congolese Army, has been killed in ambush by Communist-led terrorists in Kwilu Province, it was learned here today. Ebaya, second in command to army chief Gen. Joseph Mobutu.

was the first high Congolese officer killed by the young terrorists. who have attacked mission stations and killed missionaries over a mile area in the eastern Congolese province. Mobuto, who went to Kwilu Wednesday to direct an army drive against the guerrillas, flew back to Leopoldville today, apparently to tell the government of Ebaya's death. Ebaya was reported killed by terrorists who attacked Congolese soldiers trying to open the road between Kikwitt, the capital of Kwilu Province, and the besieged town of Gungu, 60 miles to the south. Pierre Mulele, the Peking- trained former cabinet minister in leftist Premier Patrice Lu mumba's government is leader of the terrorists.

Maj. Joseph Tshashi, commander of the third paracom- mando battalion as "Tshashi the Terrible," was reportedly appointed to Ebaya's post as chief of staff. Tshashi's battalion was airlifted into Kwilu Province recently to fight the terrorists and Mobuto had gone to Kikwit to talk with him. me mam towns oi Idiofa and Gungu were reported firmly in army hands but Idio- fa and Gungu were still under terrorist attack. There was no report of casualties.

The Congo army sent 40 soldiers to Leverville, the palm oil center of the Unilever Corp. advancing terrorists were reported threatening the population. Mulele's half-naked guerrillas, some of them crazed by drugs and convinced bullets a harm them, hav burned, looted and killed at missionary stations and native towns. American missionary, Irene Ferrel of Jerome, Idaho, was killed by a terrorist arrow. About 200 other missionaries have been removed from the province by U.S.

and United Nations rescue teams. The terrorists far outnumbering defending garrisons, were centering their attack on Gun- gu and Idiofa, 55 miles east of Kikwit. NEW YORK (UPI) President Johnson returns to Washington tonight concluding a two-day visit here marked by functions that drought to the forefront the social goals of the late President John F. Kennedy. In an address Wednesday night to a Kennedy foundation dinner, Johnson pledged to continue the efforts of the late President to "conquer mental retardation, and mental illness and poverty and every other foe of the land he loved and the people he served." Tonight the President will attend a dinner of the Weizmann Institute of Science at the Waldorf-Astoria.

The Chief Executive will accept a posthumous award to President Kennedy. Also on the-President's agenda today was an afternoon meeting with about 400 members of the New York chapter of the President's Club. The group is made up of supporters who have contributed $1,000 or more to the Democratic party. Earlier, Johnson will be the guest of the publisher of the New York Times at a private lunch at the Times. Those at- Russians Block Parley to Halt Weapons Spread GENEVA (UPI) The Unit-; acquisition of nuclear weapons, ed States urged Russia today --The United States will per- to join private talks designed i mit international inspection of to prevent the spread of nu-jone of the four plutonium clear weapons, but Moscow im-1 plants it is shutting down "as lunch include Ar- Sulzberger, chair- tending the thur Hays man of the board of the Times and Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, president and publisher of the daily newspaper.

The President flew to New York from Washington Wednesday to attend the dinner given by the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation for Mental Retardation. The organization was named for the late President's brother who was killed in World War II. Speaking of John F.

Kennedy's work on behalf of the mentally retarded, Johnson said: "Millions of people at home and around the world will reap the harvest of his pioneering work in this field, a field which has been so greatly misunderstood and neglected so many years. 1.1.. him here as I on in the great efforts he started for lasting peace. "With his memory and spirit to inspire us, with his words and his works to guide us, we shall live up to his trust." Those members of the Kennedy family present at the dinner at the Americana Hotel included Atty. Gen.

Robert F. Kennedy; Mrs. Rose Kennedy and Mrs. Eunice Shriver, the late President's sister and wife of the Peace Corps Director, R. Sargent Shriver.

Sen. Ted Kennedy remained in Washington because of pressing Senate business. Mrs. John F. Kennedy was not in the announced list of guests.

nn fnr intend to carry Cyclist Killed. PITTSBURGH (UPI) Edward Nestler, 33, of suburban Brookline, was killed Wednesday night when his motorcycle struck a guard rail at Greentree and Swallow Hill roads in Scott Twp. mediately refused. The Russians instead attacked West German "revenge seekers" and the projected Allied nuclear fleet in their reply at the 17-nation disarmament conference. U.S.

disarmament negotiator William C. Foster told his Soviet counterpart, Semyon K. Tsarapkin, he hoped the outburst was only a "temporary digression" and that the Russians will return to "objective discussions." Make Proposals Foster spoke first at today's conference plenary meeting. He proposed: --Private discussions with the Soviet Union on the worldwide non-dissemination a non- an example and as a precedent," in hopes the Soviet Union will follow suit. Tsarapkin spoke next.

He brushed aside the American proposals--considered by American officials as the most important yet made at the new conference session which began Jan. 21. Tsarapkin referred repeatedly to "the West German militarists and revanchists," the first time the conference had heard the phrase in its new session. "The Bundeswehr (West German armed forces) and revan- chists just want to get their hands on nuclear weapons and to control their delivery," Tsa- rapkin charged. May Act Tonight Senate Entering Last Lap Of $11.6 Billion Tax Cut Bill; 10 Amendments Left Tri-Town Signs Boost Campaign For Membership red, white and signs are being Triangular blue window used by Tri-Town Industries, in connection with the current membership drive.

ViliCii 1 1 the sign indicates that a person has ioined Tri-Town Industries "that he is interested in the wholesome development of his community and that he is willing to cooperate in doing the things that will make our community a better place in which to live," according to President J. Harold Arnold. The campaign for 200 members is well past the halfway mark, and a successful conclusion may be reported at the next meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the Philip Cochran Memorial i Church, Dawson.

In City Hospital. A i to Connellsville State General Hospital were Mrs. Dorcas Mickey of 1315 Oak Mrs. Jean Mosser of Vanderbilt, R. D.

1, Mrs. Sherwood of 127 Hyndman South Connellsville, Mrs. Margaret Krizner of Dunbar. R. D.

1, and Donald Wettgen of 147 North Second St. WASHINGTON (UPI) The Senate entered the last lap of its journey toward passage of the administration's $11.6 billion tax cut bill today with only a few more than 10 amendments remaining to be acted upon. The managers of the priority administration measure held out hope for final action on the bill by tonight, but it appeared that debate on the proposed amendments would carry over into Friday. in addition to a proposal dealing with the tax treatment for unmarried men and women, sereval senators were ready with amendments aimed at scaling down tax benefits enjoyed by the oil and gas industry. The Senate Wednesday night refused to kill a plan advanced by Sen.

Eugene J. McCarthy, known as "the working girl's amendment," and put the showdown vote off to today. Other congressional news: Civil Rights: The House, over the 1 i accommodations hurdle of the civil rights bill, turned to provisions of the measure which would give the Justice Department strong new powers to civil rights lawsuits in school and other desegregation cases. Managers of the bfll were happy with results of the public accommodations voting but were worried about the amount of time it has taken to act on the bill. Smoking: The House Agriculture Committee gave priority attention to legislation authorizing a crash research program to develop a safe cigarette.

The program could cost as much as S10 million initially. The legislation was introduced by congressmen from tobacco-producing states in the wake of the surgeon general's report. Lebanon Man Dies in One-Car Crash LEBANON, Pa. (UPI) A motorist was killed and his passenger injured early today when car went out of control and crashed at an intersection northwest of the city line. John Zoll.

34. of Lebanon, the driver, was pronounced dead at scene by Dr. A. H. Heisey, Lebanon County coroner.

The passenger. Charles Shay, 38. also of Lebanon, suffered a ractured ankle and scalp cuts and was reported in satisfactory condition in Good Samaritan Hospital. COMMITTEE PLANS CITY-FARM DINNER The Weather Planning for the annual city-farm dinner to be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, in First Metbcdist Church are Kiwanis Club committee members (above) meeting in the club rooms in Carnegie Free Library.

Seated (left to right) are Victor J. Gasbarro, publicity, and Howard A. Harris, general chairman. Standing are Nick R. Renzi, reception; Dr.

Edward E. FitzGerald, program; Milton V. Munk, reception, and Karl B. Wood, prizes and gifts. Absent were Abe I.

Daniels, reception; Leo J. Lowney, finance and tickets; Charles E. DeMuth and Edgar Ogleyee, decorations; and William C. Beeson, invitations. The Kiwanis banquet is held annually to honor farmers of the entire Connellsville area.

They in turn sponsor a similar event for city residents chairmaned by Curfew Grange at its hall in Flatwoods in the fall. (Courier Photo) Cloudy, windy and mild today with intermittent rain, i 40-46; cloudy and windy tonight with rain changing to scattered i showers, low 32-36: Friday cloudy and copier with I occasional showers mixed with 'snow flurries, is the noon weather forecast for Western Pennsylvania. Temperature Record 1964 1963 Maximum 52 47 Minimum 33 33 Mean 43 40.