The Daily News-Journal from Murfreesboro, Tennessee • 1

STATE LI 8HARY-0 TENN. STATE LISRAR? JHVILLE, Tt. 3721 9 A A "1 Ln v-'' v' 1 35th Year No. 139 Sunday, July 17, 1983 RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S HOME NEWSPAPER SINCE 1849 0, 224 No. Walnut St.

84 Pages; 6 Sections Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130 Phone 893-5860 Good Aborning Mm- s. mm By CURT ANDERSON News Journal Staff Writer WOODBURY The eyes of Tennessee will be on the 6th Congressional District in 1984 because Republicans can field a candidate capable of defeating a Democrat, the state's top GOP official predicted here Saturday night. Republican state party chairman Susan R. Williams made the remarks at a Republican gathering here that featured four "possible" candidates. The possible candidates included Hugh Green, a Lebanon lawyer; Joe Simpkins, owner of Simpkins Construction Co.

in Franklin; Ray ClarlC vice-mayor of Henderson ville; and, Fred Vail, owner of Treasure Isle Recording Studio in Nashville. "I don't think any nominee the Democrats come up with could defeat our nominee," Ms. Williams said. "This is one district we feel we can COOLING These sunbathers are enjoying a hot day in a especially those where admission is charged, may pose serious warn. DNJ photo by Mm Dovll cool swimming pool.

But pools, health hazards, health officials talks are revealed er seem mm some sums ffoF-play pools eyes win, and attention across the state will be focused here. It would mean more to Republicans in Tennessee than winning any other district." Also attending the gathering was Republican Knoxville lawyer and businessman Frank Barnett, who said he will announce this fall his intention to capture the Senate seat to be vacated by Sen. Howard Baker. A former FBI special agent and governor of Samoa Territory, Barnett said his campaign will focus on the theme, "We must make America competitive again." i Victor Ashe, a Republican state senator and lawyer from Knoxville, "is a very serious candidate" for the same seat, Barnett said. "I think the race will work itself out in my favor." Democrat Albert Gore "Jr.

of Carthage, currently the representative from the 6th District who Morning Press owners Dr. Payne Hardison and Donald Keith were involved in the talks with Mid-South owner Charles Morris and his representative July 8. The discussions were set up after Keith contacted Morris 1 several times about a possible purchase of the Morning Press. Informed sources said the newspaper has suffered operating losses since it began daily publication in May 1982, and the owners of the Press Jiad decided to suspend publication with their Saturday, July 9, edition. Inspection of Morning Press records by, Mid-South officials showed the newspaper's circulation to be only 56 percent what it was represented to I Morris agreed to publish the Morning Press, beginning with Monday's edition, pending completion of a formal agreement.

The DNJ then published the newspaper daily through Thursday Bennett federal poverty guidelines for at least six months. Also, an applicant must be unemployed, according to Florence Smith at Mid-Cumberland. The agency also teaches individuals job acquisition skills how to write a resume, how to act in an interview, and how to look for work. Those who qualify will be paid $1.50" ah hour unless they are drawing unemployment Mileage is paid to and from classes, and child care services can be provided, Mrs. Pruett said.

In Rutherford County, 86 people have completed training courses through the CETA program, Mrs. Smith said. Of those, 25 were awarded GEDs, and 18 have found work. For additional information, contact Mid-Cumberland's Florence Smith at 890-1483. -Daily News Journal Publisher David Bennett today issued a statement to clarify some questions raised about negotiations between officials Mid-South Publishing Co.

and the owners of the Morning Press. The Daily News Journal received more than 200 telephone calls from Morning Press subscribers, along with others questioning the future of the morning newspaper, Bennett said. That prompted his response to some of those questions, i "First of all," he said, "the tentative oral agreement between Mid-South Publishing Company owners anu owners 01 ine Morjnog rress was "At that point, the negotiations ended." Mid-South did not publish the Morning Press beginning with the Friday morning edition because there was no formal agreement at that point, Bennett said. -'A 1 will also seek the Senate seat, will be "tough to beat, but not impossible," Barnett said. "If he's elected, that will be 46 years of Gore.

I say that's too much." Barnett stressed his management experience, and said his appointment at Samoa helped him better understand foreign affairs and the U.S. role in the world. Inaddition, Barnett said he is a firm believer in compromise and is a Republican." Better public education, trimming the defense budget, and increasing American productivity should be three major issues in the campaign, Barnett said. "It will depend on whether the voters want a professional politician in Washington or one who has a broader base of experience," he said. explained.

After negotiations termi-. nated, Mid-South officials offered to continue publishing the Morning Press at no expense through Saturday, July 16, but the Morning Press owners failed to respond to the offer. About 10 Morning Press employees; including reporters, editors, production- and circulation workers, were given jobs by Mid-South officials during the interim period the DNJ published the Morning Press. Those employees' jobs were terminated Thursday after negotiations' broke down and Mid-South ceased publishing the Morning Press, Bennett said. Morning Press subscribers calling the Daily News Journal offices about refunds of their paid-in-advance subscriptions were referred to'the Morning Press because their money was paid to the Morning Press not the DNJ or Mid-South Publishing he said.

"The Daily News Journal committed to providing our readers with a quality newspaper with strong emphasis on local news and sports those things that affect our daily lives. We have established this trend and vow to continue that policy," Bennett, added. "The DNJ welcomes those former Morning Press readers seeking a strong local newspaper and asks they call the DNJ, 893-5860." County By ROB HOLLON News Journal Staff Writer South Central Bell's proposed rate hike that could double the amount the county and everyone else pays in phone bills is sending budget officials on a mission to find ways to eliminate the number of phones in county offices. Budget officials say enough "is enough and they will soon begin a study to find out just how many phone lines the county is renting from SCB ON photo by Mm Davit pay- By JENNY TENPENNY News Journal Staff Writer Owners and operators of small motel pools who charge the public to use them are violating state and local laws, and swimmers are risking potential ease just to cool" off, health department officials warn. These small pools are not open to the general public and when a fee is charged to swim in them, the classification changes, said county- environmentalist Barbara Singleton.

"People don't realize the danger they are exposing themselves to when they swim in one of these smaller pools," Mrs. Singleton said. She, along with environmentalist Pamela Allen, is responsible for inspecting all 72 pools in the county public and those at clubs, motels and apartment complexes. All pools are given permits for their classification at the begin Time running out for CETA jobs eyes pulling Bell plug ning of the season. Permits are not issued unless the health department is satisfied that the all health requirements are being met, Mrs.

Singleton explained. In the past few weeks, the two have closed several pools because they were not being ade-; quately The length of closure varies with the offense and usually only lasts until the problems have been corrected. Pools that charge a fee for use are required by law to have at least one certified lifeguard on duty at all times when the pool is open. These pools must also have separate bathhouse and restroom facilities for men and women. Pools at apartment complexes or at motels are considered to be for the recreational use of the residents or guests only.

These pools are not large enough to be considered public pools. "They do not require a lifeguard or bathhouse because. technical advances and the federal court-ordered divestiture of American Telephone and Telegraph, the local telephone service has asked the state Public Service Commission for a rate increase. The increase would add a monthly average of $15 to residential phone bills and is predicted to double the rate businesses and local governments pay to rent phone lines. The county spent $193,806 in fiscal 1983 for phone service.

County Finance Director Randall "A physician, a neighbor, a church member, or a social worker can recommend patients to us." If the person in need is not currently under a physician's care, the in-home agency will perform an evaluation of the patient's condition, and consult a doctor as to whether in-home care Is called for. Other in-home companies offer sim so some lines can be cut to save money. They are not ruling out severing additional ties with the public utility by contracting with a private communication firm to provide and service the telephones. There has also been discussion about installing a centralized switchboard for the county. "We are going to look at all of the alternatives," said Vester Waldron, budget committee chairman.

Facing increased competition, the pool is restricted," Ms. Allen said. literally swim at your own risk if you take advantage of the pool provided for resident or guest use only." The real problem is when motels charge admission fees for use of their swimming You are supposed to be pay--ing for a safe and supervised activity. But you aren't getting any return for your money if you are swimming without qualified supervision and without the proper sanitary facilities," Ms. Allen said.

The two said the problem was growing with the hot, sultry weather experienced in the past few weeks. They also grew concerned after noticing an unusual amoount of local cars parked in motel parking lots. (Please see Danger, page two) Matlock said the cost included the rental of phone lines as well as rental and service charges on the phones. Budget committee members recently requested the county examine, alternatives to Ma Bell's phone' system rather than suffer another rate hike. "We certainly think that (the rate hike) is ridiculous," Matlock said." He said the county spends $30 a month per phone line rented.

(Please see County, page two) ilar services. In July 1981, Medicare relaxed regulations that had limited the number of days a patient could be cared for at home. Now, a Medicare recipient can be cared for at home Indefinitely by a licensed agency and never receive a bill. (Please see In-home, page two) axe regulations requiring accessibility to handicapped studenU in school buildings. The board, in Thursday action, also cut all teacher aide positions in the system, cut a new computer program and chopped more from instructional programs and transportation.

Officials earlier in the week were considering termination of the bus 1 system as an answer to its budget problems, "but on further thought, it didn't look like that one department should bear the brunt of the whole thing," said board member Tom Kendrick. (Please see School, page two) fauedffet In-home health care said alternative to nursing home Economically disadvantaged persons in Rutherford County have just 2lk months left to apply for job training programs funded under the Federal Comprehensive Employment and Training Act. "Due to the time limit, there are very few skilled job training opportunities left," said Deborah Pruett, a local Job Service administrator. Money for the program, begun last November, runs out Semptember 30. Still available, she said, are Graduate Equivalency Diploma classes and courses in how to i i i i miu anu Keep a juu.

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency runs the GED classes, which normally take about six weeks to complete. To qualify, applicants' income must have been lower than Adam Mefford, at during a yard sale It's left, ond brother at their home on School buses will By CURT ANDERSON News Journal Staff Writer Surrounded by pictures of loved ones, 71-year-old Nannie Hall of Walter Hill lies in bed recuperating from her bout with liver cancer. Everything she needs is at her fingertips, including a nurse who can visit every day if necessary. But she's not in the hospital or a nursing home. Mrs.

Hall is being, cared for at home, under the auspices of the Tennessee In-Home Health Agency, one of 15 serving Rutherford County. "I couldn't have stood it in a nursing home," she said. "I've been there and I know how they take care of people. This way, I can do everything myself and the nurses are so good to me." In-home health care for the elderly is one of the best alternatives to long, expensive stays in institutions, according to Dr. George Smith.

"Time and time again, it's been shown that patients do better in the home environment," he said. Smith estimates that "at least" half of the elderly people he treats could be treated at home rather than in a hospital or nursing home. And nearly all senior citizens he sees know little or nothing about in-home care. "They can call our office at any time," said Don Williams, director of parses at Tennessee In-Home Health. survive By PATMATSON News Journal Staff Writer The county school board has saved' its busing system from the budget guillotine but made $1 million in cuts that will place it in danger of violating state and federal funding regulations.

Cuts in special education, mainte nance and other areas will mean the loss of the school system's bilingual education program and the loss of funding for other special education services, schools Superintendent Carl Bucknersaid. And it could put the board in violation of federal Office of Civil Rights elementary, my dear Watson Stanlo seem perplexed by the problem posed in a game of "Clue" Burton Street..