Chippewa Herald-Telegram from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin • 1

I STATE. HISTORICAL SOCIETY I6 STATE ST MADISON UAO I SON WIS S37Q6 CSUp St RUSSIAN DRAWS WHITE CHESSMEN, AMERICAN GETS BLACK Fischer, Spassky applaud each other Terry Willkom announces bid for re-election to Assembly Representative Terry A. Willkom, Route 1, Chippewa Falls today announced his re-election bid to the State Assembly. Willkom, the incumbent Representative, will be running for re-election in the newly re-districted 67th which i covers, the entire area of Chippewa county except for the city of Stanley and that portion of the city of Eau Claire known as the old 16th Ward which lies in Chippewa county. In announcing "his re REYKJAVIK, Iceland (UPI) After two weeks of behind-the-scene diplomacy, much talking, Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky have agreed to.

get down to their real business playing chess. The match for the world title now held by the 35-year-old Russian will begii Tuesday in the Icelandic capital. The winner gets $150,000 and the loser $100,000. American will play black in the first game. In succeeding games they alternate.

Despite the charges and countercharges exchanged between the two camps there was no sign of personal animosity between the two. When Spassky was introduced at the draw, Fischer applauded. And when the challenger, dressed in a green suit and red tie, was presented, Spassky gave him a big hand. As they shook hands at the end of the ceremony, Spassky held onto Fischer's hand and said, "And good luck." The ceremony confirmed that all the problems that delayed the match for nine days finally had been settled, It began with Fischer refusing to come to Iceland for the originally scheduled July 2 because he was not happy with the financial terms. Jim Slater, a wealthy British banker, saved the match when he offered to double the prize money from $125,000 to $250,000.

Fischer finally turned up July 4 but by then, Spassky was upset and threatened to pull out He first demanded that Fischer forfeit the first game, then asked for an apology from the American and finally asked Dr. Max Euwe, president of theInternational Chess Federation (FIDE), to admit that he violated the rules when he postponed the match in Fischer's absence instead of disqualifying the American. Euwe, himself a former world champion and the last non-Russian to hold the title, promptly penned a declaration admitting that he had made a mistake. Thursday, Fischer broke the ice when he wrote a letter to "Dear Boris" apologizing for his "disrespectful behavior." Fischer admitted he had "offended you and your country, the Soviet Union." "I simply became carried away by my petty dispute over money with, the Icelandic chess organizers," Fischer wrote in his letter. Spassky accepted the apology, although it was not delivered directly to him by Fischer.

In the end, the Russians appeared to have dropped their demand that Fischer forfeit the first game. THE HERAUVTELEGRAM takes issue with a Madison newspaper which has condemned Bobby Fischer as "greedy and arrogant." Read the Herald-Telegram's defense of the American in tonight's editorial on Page 2. Spassky, a handsome Leningrad journalist who makes a living playing chess the year around, will make the first move. He won the draw Thursday night and will play white, meaning he will make the first move. The 29-year-old election bid Representative Willkom set forth four basic areas of concern.

The first is that of highway funds of which Willkomsaid, 4 "with the trend toward sending an increased amount of highway aids into metropolitan areas of the state, it is important that we maintain a strong voice in this district so that funds for needed improvements here, such as replacement of the old Main street bridge in Chippewa Falls, don't get Clhtipipewsi VOL.102 NO. 159 WILLKOM FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1972 CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN 2 SECTIONS 18 PAGES road death 5th ear-old cou nty by MARTHA ROBINSON Herald-Telegram Staff Writer Chippewa County has had five traffic fatalities in 1972. The fifth victim was two-year-old Travis Felton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald R.

Felton, Route 2, Chippewa Falls. Travis was killed instantly when he was reportedly thrown from the pick-up truck his father was driving yesterday afternoon at 4:30 p.m.- Chief County Officer Max Brookshaw jras dispatched to State 29 and County where Felton's truck and a car driven by Allen F. Edholm, 35, 703 Franklin Street, Wausau, collided. Officer Brookshaw reported that Edholm told him he had been eastbound on 29 and saw Felton's truck, going south, stop at the stop sign at County T. Edholm said as he approached the intersection Felton pulled onto the highway and the Edholm car struck the right side of the truck.

Al though Edholm appliedN his car's brakes before the crash in an attempt to avoid the truck, he said he could not stop in time. The child was pronounced dead at St. Joseph's Hospital. The City-County 'Ambulance was called and removed the injured to hospitals. Donald Felton, 31, was taken to Luther Hospital in Eau Claire.

A report from the hospital this morning was tiiat he was in the Intensive Care Ward and his condition was listed as "critical." Edholm who suffered head cuts and bruised legs was also admitted to Luther Hospital, however he was released that night, according to Officer Brookshaw. The Chippewa Falls firefighters were called to extinguish the blaze in the truck which was considered a total Brookshaw said that Felton was pinned in his truck and suffered burns along with other injuries to his body. HERALD-TELEGRAM Representative Willkom was recently appointed to the state Highway Committee by Norman C. Anderson, Speaker of the Assembly. Secondly, Willkom stated, "as a member of the Natural Resources Committee, I believe it is important that Chippewa county and Northern Wisconsin's assets in water and recreational land be protected and that funds for the protection of these areas remain here instead of being sent in other areas.

The third area, according to Representative Willkorn is that of welfare. To that Willkom replied, "we must preserve that right of the county's to administer the programs rather than be forced to adhere to the excessive 'spending of massive state programs which overlook our basic needs and problems." Willkom went on to add, "we are being forced by state regulations enact programs which are not necessarily relevant to our areay whereas those funds could better be used to fulfill local niseds. As long as counties are forced to pick up a substantial portion of the welfare expense, they should be allowed to have, more voice in how that money is spent. If the state wants to set down rules and regulations as to how these programs are to operate, then I feel that the state should pick up the full burden of the Costs of these programs." Willkom currently4 serves as Chairman of the Health and Social Services Committee on. Revision.

In concluding the areas of concern, Representative Willkom said, "for the past two years I have fought for the better administration of state spending and I believe our state tax dollars could be better spent if they were returned to local units of government ratherthan being absorbed by the bureaucracy in Madison, Too much money is presently being spent on the administration of the various programs." Willkom further stated, "we in Northern Wisconsin know our needs and with your help I believe we can stop spending money in areas that aren't necessary and get back to the people where they can do the most good. I have fought and will continue to fight so that the needs of the people of Chippewa county and northern Wisconsin are not overlooked when it comes to the spending of state dollars." In addition to serving on the Natural Resources Com- mittee; the Highway Committee, Chairing the Health and Social Services Committee on Revision; Representative-Willkom also serves on the Joint Finance Sub-Committee on Nursing Homes and the Excise and Fees Committee. A life-long resident of Chippewa county, Willkom was born and raised in Boyd, Wisconsin. He graduated from McDonell High School and received a degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1966. Before being elected to the Assembly in 1970, Willkom was employed at St.

Joseph's Hospital in Chippewa Falls. MSB EMI II 14 D.A. FALKENBERG WILL RUN FOR RE-ELECTION Russell Falkenberg, who is presently serving his third term as District Attorney for Chippewa County, has announced he will run for re-election this fall. Falkenberg was born and raised in Chippewa County and is a graduate of the Cadott High School. all (DEMK-roads lead to Miami convention MIAMI BEACH (UPI) Knowing they have to stop George S.

McGovern or forfeit their hopes for the Democratic presidential nomination, Hubert H. Humphrey, Edmund S. Muskie and George C. Wallace fly here today to press that effort. McGovern, claiming enough votes to win the nomination on the first ballot, was scheduled to arrive Saturday, along with vmany of the state delegations to the convention.

But a major decision, key to the aspirations of all the candidates, still was awaiting action bythe Supreme Court in Washington. Chief Justice Warren E. Burger was expected to decide today whether to convene the Supreme Court inemergency session to decidewhether i i 'i- A rural Chippewa Falls boy died in a collision between this pick-up truck, driven by his father, and a station wagon on State 29 and County yesterday afternoon. XX iXiXXlXMX He attended the University of Wisconsin Law School and graduated from there in July 1963. Following this, Falkenberg entered the law practice with the law firm of Stafford and Pfif fner, and after being associated with the firm for approximately eight months, opened his own private practice in Cadott Falkenberg ran for the office of District Attorney in the county in the fall of 1966 and has served in that capacity since that time.

1 4 E': -x I Mi ri Turn to MIAMI Page 4 senior citizens reminded of homestead tax iff I it i i FALKENBERG State Senator Robert Knowles New Richmond) reminded senior citizens of his area today that many He is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar Association, Chippewa County Bar Association, National District Attorney's Association and he Wisconsin District Attorney's Association. He and his wife, Arlene, are the parents of three children and own their home in Cadott Partly cloudy tonight with lows in the 50s. Partly sunny Saturday with little temperature change and highs in the I Allen F. Edholm, Wausau, was driving this station wagon on State 29 yesterday afternoon when it collided with a truck at the intersection of County T. Two-year-old Travis Felton was killed in the crash.

(Photos by County Traffic Officer Max Brookshaw) 'SEE YOU IN MIAMI' of mem may not be taking" advantage of the homestead tax relief to which they are entitled, either as home owners or renters. Knowlessaid that according'tb a spokesman for the State Revenue Department, many elderly persons in Wisconsin, especially those' who are renters, apparently are not aware that they are eligible to receive rebates on their property taxes or on rent paid if 'they are 62-years of age or older and have incomes of $5,000 a year or less. Under the Wisconsin Homestead Tax Relief program, which was liberalized during the 1971 Legislative session, the state offers rebates on the first $500 of property taxes paid by an eligible homeowner and eligible renters can claim relief for 25 per cent of the rent they pay. Knowles said the Homestead Tax Relief program is designed to lessen the burden of our high property taxes on those elderly persons who are living on fixed incomes. It also, provides homestead tax relief for persons over 60-y ears of age if they are permanently and totally disabled.

Knowles urged all persons 62-years of age and older who have incomes of $5,000 a year or less to apply for the relief. The necessary form, "Schedule is available from the Department of Revenue, 1 West Wilson Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53702 and from Department of Revenue regional offices located throughout the state. 1 Wallace leaves hospital, feels blame rain for mishap A rural Chippewa Falls woman and her daughter were injured on a rain-slicked State 29 yesterday, afternoon. Chief Traffic Officer Max Brookshaw reported that Constance L. Hart 21, and her mother, Mrs.

Earl Hart, 42, both of Route 4, Chippewa Falls were east-bound on the road. As Constance began to drive onto the overhead one mile east of thecity, her vehicle slid on the wet pavement and struck a guard rail. Mrs. Hart received a head injury and her daughter was reported to have suffered a leg injury. Brookshaw said neither woman required hospital treatment to shake hands, and said "Everyone's been so fine and gracious." Wallace, still paralyzed below the waist from the attempt on his life in May, was accompanied by a medical team to monitor his condition and continue three hours of daily physical therapy to strengthen Torn to WALLACE Page 4 SILVER SPRING, Md.

(UPI) Presidential candidate George C. Wallace left Holy Cross Hospital after 53 days of treatment for gunshot wounds today and flew to Alabama to reclaim the governorship before heading for the Democratic National Convention. The governor was driven from the hospital in this northern suburb of the nation's capital to Andrews Air Force base for the flight by military airlift ambulance plane to Montgomery, the state capital. "I feel good, I- feel great," Wallace said with a big smile to reporters on the hospital steps as he was taken by wheelchair from the hospital to a waiting car. "See you in Miami." His wife Cornelia joined him in the car for the ride to Andrews.

There was tight security at the hospital, with Secret Service agents and uniformed state and county police and hospital guards on hand. About 100 nurses and other hospital personnel applauded the governor, who wore a blue and white pin-striped suit. Wallace paused several minutes.