Simpson's Leader-Times from Kittanning, Pennsylvania • Page 14

Around the World Around the Clock 4--Leader-Times Kittanning, Pa. Tuesday, Dec. 1 1 1973 WASHINGTON I Billy Graham and the Yale Whiffenpoofs will spotlight a pre-Chrisfmas White House worship service for President Nixon this Sunday. It will be the fifth time that Graham, a friend of Nixon, has presided over a White House church service. Some 300 guests have been invited to attend at 11:30 a.m.

EST service in the East Room. The Whiffenpopfs are a group of 14 Yale seniors who sing a a the Northeastern states. TRACYTON, Wash. I -This Western Washington town says it has the world's tallest, i i decorated Christmas tree. The volunteer fire department, which a a decorates the tree, says its 127- foot height has been certified by a tree surveyor.

Anyone a i i a taller tree is welcome to submit a challenge before Dec. 22, providing it is accompanied by an affidavit from a tree surveyor. That's the day Tracyton will light its tree and i i a claim the world title. Because of the energy shortage, a time clock will i i the daily lighting of the tree from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

HOUSTON I -r Dick Gottlieb, a former city councilman who finished behind Fred Hofheinz in last Tuesday's runoff election for mayor, said Monday he will request a recount. Gottlieb said he feels he owes it to his supporters to check reports of "alleged irregularities" in the loss. He said reports indicated some voters were permitted to cast ballots without showing registration certificates or signing the election judge's book. CORPUS CHR1STI, Tex (UPI) The head of the police department's Crime Prevention Bureau was charged Monday with felony theft. Sgt.

Jimmy Phillips resigned from the force following the filing of charges. A second police officer has been put on vacation status pending an investigation of the alleged theft. The charges stated Phillips stole three tape recorders and a radio from an electronics store last month. TUCSON, Ariz. (UPI) It was a heart stopping moment all right, but the city may supply care the patient won't like.

The City Council was debating Monday night whether to spend $45,000 on a mobile cardiac care unit, for swift a of heart a a victims. In the midst of the debate, a white-haired man collapsed before the speaker's podium, and a Fire Department rescue unit was called. Within minutes, the "victim," identified as Manny Celi, was sitting up and talking. He told a reporter there is nothing wrong with his heart, but he feigned a coronary attack for "dramatic effect" to show the need for the mobile unit. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.

(UPI) A Titan 3C rocket is scheduled to carry two satellites into orbit this evening to shore up U.S. military communications around the world. The satellites wiil be positioned over the equator in a a i a orbit about 22,000 miles from earth. Each one is capable of carrying 1,300 conversations. The Air Force project, costing an estimated $40 million will replace two communications satellites launched in Nov 1971.

Monday, killing four men 50 or older and injuring 10 other persons. The men killed were found in rooms on the second and third floors of the Hartman Hotel above the Salvation Army's Harbor Light Center annex. They were Anthony Johnson 60, Edward R. Schwartz, 70 Lee Hoagland, 52, and S. Davidson, about 50.

A spokesman for Peoples Gas Co. said the i i gas furnace and water heater vented into a common chimney. He said the i had blocked, causing fumes to fill the building. CAMP PENDLETON, Calif (UPI) Col. Mary Bane will be the first woman Marine officer to command male troops.

Col. Bane, 44, was named Monday to take over Jan. 15 as commanding officer of the Headquarters and Service Battalion here, a noncombat, administrative unit of 2,150 male and female Marines. Her appointment broke a 198- year tradition. In the past, woman Marine officers have been limited to command of all- female units.

CHICAGO I Gas fumes from a blocked chimney seeped through an old three- story hotel on Chicago's West Madison Street "skid row" BOURNE, Mass. I A fire destroyed the summer home of former President Grover Cleveland late A fire official said only the frame of The Gray Gables Inn was left standing. Officials estimated damages at $500,000 and said the blaze was under investigation. PITTSBURGH (UPI) -Charles Morgan director of the national office of the American; "Monday President Mxon will be impeached. Speaking at the downtown YWCA, Morgan said it is inevitable that the House of Representatives will vote to bring Nixon to trial in a constitutional manner on specific charges but he did not say when.

Consistory Unit Party Attracts 300 The 17th annual Christmas dinner party of Kittanning Service Division of the New Castle Consistory took place Saturday at Masonic Temple, east of Kittanning on Rural Valley Road. More than 300 were in attendance. Invocation was given by Austin C. White. Vernon G.

Adams, chairman of the Service Division presided. Guests from the official family of the Valley of New Castle were introduced. They were Mr. and Mrs. Austin C.

White, Mr. and Mrs. Harold McHertor, Mr. and Mrs. William Chupak, and Mr.

and Mrs. Richard Reynolds. For entertainment a review oftheDr.Suessstory, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," was given by Mrs. Robert Braugh of Ellwood City. Highlight of the evening was the appearance of Santa Claus, presenting gifts to the more than 100 children who welcomed him with Christmas songs.

Arrangements for the party were made by co-chairmen Paul D. Moore and Ralph Scaife and their wives. Others assisting were Mr. and Mrs. Tom McCullough, Mr.

and Mrs. Harold Graham, and Mr. and Mrs, Charles Roudebush. The dinner was a tureen. Various dishes were prepared by women of the Kittanning Service Division.

Water Street Intersection Scene of 2-car Accident Drivers escaped i Kittanning police said, while an estimated $375 damage was done to two vehicles in a collision at 4:25 p.m. Monday the Jacob and S. Water Streets intersection. Drivers were identified as John A. Colwell 28, of 235 Main Ford City, and Layne B.

Reitler, 22, of 105 Rebecca Kittanning. Police reports show both vehicles were northbound when the accident occurred. An estimated $125 damage was done to the Colwell operated truck, owned by Armstrong Beer Distributing of Kitt a i Officers estimated $250 damage to the Reitler coupe. (UPlTalepfiolo) AGRICULTURE SECRETARY EARL BUTZ, addressing the Indiana Farm Bureau's annual state convention in Indianapolis yesterday, called for increased exports of farm products--despite growing reports that U.S. farm production might not be as much as originally predicted.

Butz, former dean of the Purdue University Department of Agriculture, said without increasing exports the U.S. "would suffer in terms of our supply and cost of food." Nixon, Republican Brass Map Out Strategy for '74 WASHINGTON (UPI) President Nixon summoned Republican party leaders to the White House to map strategy for the 1974 congressional elections and to discuss the impact of Watergate on potential candidates. The meeting was requested by GOP National Committee Chairman George Bush, who is gearing up for next year's races. Vice President Gerald R. Ford will take part in the meeting along with Sen.

Passing Rig Jack-knifes, 2 Men Hurt Two persons were injured and a truck and car nipped causing $4,000 damage at 8:45 a.m. yesterday on Route 422, about four miles west of Kittanning. Norman E. Ladner, 30, of 38 Mendi Lane, Erie, was treated at the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital for abrasions and contusions of the rib cage, lacerations of the knee and back injury, Carol Weitzel, 21, of 530 Chicora Butler, was treated for contusions of the head. Both were released after treatment.

State police said Ladner was operator of a tractor-trailer, going eastward on 422 in the passing lane when his rig jackknifed. It struck the Weitzel- driven car, also traveling eastward, in the rear. The tractor-trailer flipped over on its roof in the right eastoound lane. The Weitzel car also turned over on the passenger side and slid on to the north berm. Police estimated $2,000 damage to each vehicle.

SEN. WILLIAM SAXBE (R- Ohio) was nominated yesterday by President Nixon to be attorney genera! after a measure reducing his salary from $60,000 to $35,000 a year was signed into law. Saxbe was previously barred from being confirmed for the cabinet post by a constitutional prohibition under which members of Congress are not permitted to take a job for which the salary was increased while they served as lawmakers. Today's News Across State PITTSBURGH (UPI) -Delegates to the United Mine Workers Union's 46th annual constitutional convention vote today on resolutions to build the union's war chest against a possible strike next November. The union will vote on proposals to double monthly dues and establish a $100 million strike fund.

PITTSBURGH (UPI) Lt Walter R. Peterson, 42, Clairton, head of the maximum security cellblock at Western Penitentiary, was beaten to death late Monday by four inmates. The death touched off a protest by guards who complained of unsafe conditions. HARRISBURG (UPI) -Environmental Resources Secretary Maurice Goddard said Monday 1 Pe-n'nSylvaWadofes 'not plan to use DDT to fight the gypsy moth. Goddard said the only successful method of controlling the pests is through the use of their natural enemies.

William Brock, chairman of the Senate Campaign Committee, and his House counterpart, Rep. Bob Mitchell, 111. "We are laying the groundwork for the congressional campaign," said a National Committee spokesman. The meeting apparently was hastily arranged. Bush was in Texas Monday for a raiser.

Brock was flying in from Nashville today. This was the first party meeting in which Nixon has taken an active role in assessing GOP chances in the forthcoming elections. The election will be held during a year when the possibility of impeachment of Nixon is being examined and while there is some feeling within his own party that he should resign. Brock is on record as saying that as a result of Watergate, the voters will be interested in looking at the candidate instead of the party. A few potential candidates like Rep.

John Anderson, who had considered opposing Sen. Adlai Stevenson, have tested the political water and decided not to risk it. So far Stevenson is unopposed in the November election. The presidency is not at stake in the election but there is a question among the party leaders whether Nixon should actively campaign for Republican candidates next year. Ford is expected to hit the road early in support of the GOP contenders.

Some Republican sources express little hope of winning control of the Senate where Democrats outnumber them by 57 to 43 or the House where the Democrats have a majority of 243 to 190. Their strategy apparently will be aimed at holding down their losses and keeping the seats they already have. HARRISBURG (UPI) The Pennsylvania House Monday defeated a bill that would have given ski resorts a tax break. The vote was 97-85, five short of a majority. Sponsors said they would make an attempt to bring the bill up for another vote.

PHILADELPHIA (UPI) -Federal Judge James Gorbey has dismissed income tax evasion charges against two Pennsylvania businessmen at the request of the government. Gorbey threw out charges against James Durkin, 61, and his son, James 35, both of Dallas, Luzerne County. PITTSBURGH I -Pittsburgh Bus and trolley operators approved a new three- year contract Monday, officially ending a one-week strike. The agreement provides an 87 cent an hour wage increase spread over the three year period along with a revision in the controversial split shift system. HARRISBURG (UPI) The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission has ordered a WiUiamsport Moose" lodge to admit tsvo black girls into its bowling league and pay the girls $2,500 each to make up for the mental anguis they suffered.

The commission issued the order after finding Lodge 145 guilty of racial discrimination. This Day In This Area Hospital Notes County Recycling Center Srat' Starts Drive for Funds Hospital admissions are printed for the beneift of friends and relatives of patients, but not to encourage visitation. Welfare of the patients should be considered by all hospital visitors. Admitted: Mrs. Anna tanning RD 4 Armstrong County Memorial, Kittanning Dj Admitted: Wasnak, Kit Wagner, Kit- Ralpha Jean tanning RD 1 Homer K.

Tosh, 301 Liberty New Bethlehem Harry N. Summerville, 55 8th Clarion Clarence J. Wilson, Ford City RD 1 William M. Smith, 534 Fair Kittanning Billie R. Bowser, Ford City Robert Lee Osche Craigsville Jay A.

Wiles, Kittanning RD 7 Henry Fijal, 1620-3rd Ave Ford City Charles W. Abel, 252 W. 4th Erie James A. Frederick, 124 Hazel Kittanning Brian J. Fiscus, Kittanning Discharged: Gaylene E.

Davis, Ford City RD 2 Debra M. Ion and baby boy 697 N. Water Kittanning Lyla A. Brown and baby boy, Kittanning RD 4 Laura Baker, Kittanning RD 4 Angelica M. Bernardi, Armsdale Home, Kittanning RD 5 Elmer R.

Bish, Rural Valley Scott A. Clever, Brookville RD Emma L. Crissman, Vandergrift RD 2 Harry D. Gauker, Ford City RD 3 Chester C. Heilman, Dayton RD 2 'Daniel Ray Jack, Freeport RD 1 Martin B.

Nunamaker, Vandergrift RD 2 Francis Rodkey, Yatesboro M. Grace Rosenberger, Kittanning RD Donald C. Shotts, Indiana RD Richard W. Skerkavich, Sagamore Herbert C. Smith, Worthington RD 1 Clarence H.

Zacherl, Ernest Brookville Hospital Admitted: LulaMeneely, Punxsutawney RD 4 Discharged: HARRISBURG (UPI) The Senate Finance Committee approved Monday the Shapp administration's $40 million tax relief bill for the poor. The bill exempts persons who earn under $3,000 a year from paying the state income tax. Snow Flurries To End Tonight; Skies To Clear By United Press International Scattered snow flurry activity was expected in some sections of Pennsylvania today and tonight, but with fair weather expected by Wednesday. The flurry activity was the result of a low pressure, trough in the eastern Great Lakes region which will move east today. A high pressure system extending from the Mississippi Delta to just north of Lake Superior was expected to then move eastward, bringing the fair weather.

High temperatures today were expected to be in the 20's and30's. Lows tonight mostly in the teens and 20's. Highs Wednesday in the 30's and 40's. Myrtle Shields, Summerville RD 1 Clarion Hospital Admitted: 'Mary McNerney, Venus David Gilfillan, Rimersburg Joyce Allaman, Knox i Rimersburg Discharged: Luanna Rhoades, Lambertine Larry Mangiantini, New Bethlehem Mildred Spangler, Fisher Death Record Mrs. Mary Elizabeth DeBarr Mrs.

Mary Elizabeth DeBarr 84, of 922-7th Ford City, died at 4:15 p.m. yesterday at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital. Born March 30, 1889 in Italy, she lived in the Ford City community for the past 50 years. Her husband, Nickolas Angelo DeBarr, died Aug. 27 1949.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Herbert (Elizabeth) Vonderkall of Ford City, and eight grandchildren. Another daughter is deceased. DeBARR--Friends of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth DeBarr, who died Dec.

10, 1973, will be received after 7 tonight and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.- tomorrow at Frank M. Faykosh Funeral Home, Ford City. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Ford City, conducted by the Rev.

Thomas Rogers, church pastor. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Arrangements by Faykosh. Mrs.

James T. (Laura Cross Mrs. James T. (Laura Cross of Grand Rapids, wife of a former Ford City man has died in Grand Rapids. CROSS--Friends of the late Mrs.

James T. (Laura Cross may call Wednesday evening at the Frank M. Faykosh Funeral Home, Ford City. Service is planned at 1 p.m. Thursday, Additional arrangements, however, are incomplete.

BIGLEY-Friends of John "Jack" Bigley who died Dec. 9,1973 are being received from 2-4 and 7-9 today and until time of the service Wednesday at the J.D. Miller Funeral Home, Rimersburg. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev.

J. C. Himes, pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Wildcat officiating. Burial will be in i Arrangements by Miller. Elsewhere: Dec.

10, 1973---girl in Brookville Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Miller, Mayport RD 1. --girl in Clarion Hospital to Mr.

and Mrs. William Hartzell, Tionesta. Meeting Log: Ford City Area Adult Club will hold a Christmas party at 1 p.m. Thursday at Parkview Apartment Building, Ford City. John D.

Galbraith Bible Class of Grace Presbyterian Church, Kittanning, Christmas dinner 12 noon Friday; members to bring table service and casserole. Divorces: Filed: (All unless otherwise shown, on indignities grounds) Rebecca S. Critchfield Worthington RD 2, from Rex M. Critchfield, Main Worthington. Granted: Richard E.

Pencak Kittanning MR 10 (Pine Hill), from Janice Pencak, 1403 Johnston Kittanning. Dorthy Ann Shaw, Vandergrift RD from Joseph Chalmers Shaw, Leechburg RD 4. Thelma A. Lorence, 803 Feme Drive, Kittanning, From Walter A. Lorence, O.I.A Building, 1012-4th Ford City.

Elaine L. 'Metzler, Vandergrift RD 2, from Owen H. Metzler, Vandergrift RD 2. Marriage Intentions: (Armstrong County) Ray Jr. Heilman, Kittanning RD Sherry Arlene Townsend, Ford City RD 3.

Kenneth Thomas Hartman, 120 Main Ford City; Karen Faye Livengood, 1239-4th Ave Ford City. Leo C. Lorrigan, Kittanning RD Viola C. Herr, Cadogan. Larry Joseph Angert, Butler RD Shirley Ann Stewart, Vandergrift RD 2.

David Alan Swartzlander, 412 FORD CITY A drive is underway to raise $1,800 for a recycling center for Armstrong County, Gary Boarts, one of the leaders of the project said. The initial money is to cover down payments on trucks, building to house them and for insurance, he said. The group hopes to recycle glass, cans and paper. "It i be known as The Armstrong County Recycling Center," he said, "and will employ four persons at a minimum wage of when it goes into operation. It will be in operation five or six days a week, with collections in one borough one day and then in another on another day.

Craigsville Driver Hurt In Smash-up A Craigsville man is in satisfactory condition at Armstrong County Hospital with head injuries received in a one-car accident at 4:30 p.m. yesterday on Old Route 422, in East Franklin Township. State Police said Robert Lee Osche, 21, drove his car apparently too fast for conditions. He lost control of the vehicle on the ice-slick road, left the highway to the south berm and struck a car parked along the roadway. The parked car, unattended, was driven there by Robert T.

Lane of Kittanning. MR 10. Police estimated $2,000 damage to the Osche car and $200 to the- parked Lane machine. Erie Driver Hospitalized After Crash An Erie driver misjudged a turn last night. on Route 66, about four miles south of Ford City, and crashed through guard rails and ran down an embankment.

Charles W. Abel, 42, of 252 W. 4th Erie, received injuries to the chest. He was admitted to Armstrong County Memorial Hospital where he is in "The recycling center will be a non-profit organization. If everything goes right, we hope to employ as many as 30 persons by expanding into other fields of recycliong besides the 'basic glass, cans and paper." A movie on recycling will be shown at various places throughout the county, he said, to build enthusiasm and educate the people on the importance of recycling.

"The biggest donation anyone can make," Boarts said, "and which I pray for most, is to turn their recyclable materials over to the center This is how it could be self- supporting, and won't cost the taxpayers a cent. "You're not only doing your thing for ecology, but you are also creating jobs, taking young people off the street and helping them feel responsible. "With every one a ticipating, Armstrong County could become the first county in Pennsylvania with a sound and ethical program for recycling. But it can only be done through the help of the people of the county." Egypt, Israel Considering Troop Pullbacks By United Press International Egypt and Israel raised the possibility today of progress toward troop pullbacks along the Suez Canal, but officials in Tel Aviv refused even to talk peace with Syria without a list of war prisoners held by Damascus. Authorities in Cairo said today Egypt hopes an initial Israeli troop pullback may come before the ned of the year.

They said the issue probably would be one of the first discussed at the scheduled Dec. 18 Middle East peace conference in Geneva. The Egyptian view' was expressed following word from Israeli Defense Dayan in Jerusalem Monday that Israel was ready to make some concessions at the talks, including partial withdrawal from occupied Arab lands. He added, however, Israel would not agree to give up all land captured in the 1967 Middle East war. Lillian Lorraine Beavers, Saxonfaurg.

Joseph Marlin Talleri, 113 Honeybrook Circle, Girard; Kathy Mae Schrecengost, Dayton RD 2. Gary A. Protzman, Butler RD Katherine M. Vandervort, East Butler. Magistrate's Docket: Records of District II Magistrate Robert J.

Easley, Kittanning, show the filing of charges (by Pennsylvania State Police unless otherwise shown) against the following: Ronald C. Miller, 737 Clark Johnstown, speeding. Wanda F. Ferguson, 1738 Wildlife Lodge Road, Lower Burrell, speeding. Barbara Croyle, Kittanning RD 6, theft by unlawful taking or disposition, Kittanning police.

Mary Jane Patton, 210 Queen Kittanning, theft by unlawful taking or disposition, Kittanning police. Rocky Dean Crawford, 140 N. Grant Kittanning, theft by a taking or disposition, Kiltanning police. Christopher W. Hile, East- 2nd East Brady, altered exhaust.

Samuel 0. Claypoole, Worthington, altered exhaust (muffler violation). Alan Leonard Sawchak, 120 Rebecca Kittaning, consumption of alcoholic beverages by a minor, Kittanning police. Calvin Harvey Ealy, Parker RD 3, theft by unlawful taking or disposition and corruption of minors. Deborah L.

Rumbaugh, 621 Pendergrast Jamestown, N.Y., failure to make left turn in safety. John F. Rosell. 147 Grant Vandergrift, driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages. Timothy E.

Walker, Apollo, too fast for conditions and licenses not signed or carried, Parks Township police. 2 Women Shaken In Skid Accident Two women were hurt in a one-car traffic accident yesterday morning on Route 28 near Freeport. Rosemary Popolis, 47, of 1012-7th Ford City, driver of the car, was treated for lacerations of the lower lip Elizabeth Maternick, 46, of Kittanning MR 10, a passenger in the car received contusions. Both were treated and released at the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital. The accident occurred as the car hit an ice slick on the bridge and slid into an abutment.

Tne Srae anH uWi st Sd i apparently misjudged the appeared to be getting- curve in the road as he was "V-P. going north on 66, the car ran off the east berm, crashed through five guard rail posts and ran over ari embankment. An estimated $1,000 damage was caused to the car. Children To Sing For Lenape PTA A monthly meeting of Lenape Parent-Teacher Association will be held Wednesday at the Lenape Elementary School. The special event of the evening will feature the Lenape Express under the direction of Mrs.

Carolyn Fritz, vocal instructor at the school. The Lenape Express is a chorus of fifth and sixth grade students from Lenape and Bethel Elementary Schools. The Express will present a half-hour program of seasonal selections around a twelve-foot tree that has been decorated by the students. An exhibit of the students art work in the Lenape, Bethel, and Ford Cliff Schools has been arranged by Joseph Neill, art instructor, in the corridors of the school. Girl Scouts will be available, PTA officers announced, for babysitting young children.

Weslinghouse, Poland Sign $10 Million TechnologyPact PITTSBURGH (UPI) Westinghouse Electric Corp. said Monday it; received a $10 million contract from Poland to design, equip and place in operation a power semiconductor manufacturing facility to be built near Warsaw. The plant will produce high power thyristors and rectifiers. The company described the contract as the largest "sale of technology" it ever made. It said the plant was scheduled to be in operation in the fall of 1976.

despite a new exchange of atrocity charges by the-ltwo sides during the 17-day war and reports of more fighting along the cease-fire'-lines. The military command in Tel Aviv today termed as "altogether groundless" Cairo charges leveled Monday that the Israelis tortured Egyptian prisoners of war. The Israeli denial was aimed at Egyptian military spokesman Maj. Gen. Ezzeddin Mukhtar, who told a news conference in Cairo the Israelis tortured soldiers and civilians before and after the war.

Earlier Monday, Israel issued a similar charge, claiming Egypt 'murdered 28 Israeli prisoners and tortured several others. The military command in Tel Aviv reported 10 skirmishes with Egyptian and Syrian troops Monday. It said one Israeli soldier was wounded in the fighting, raising Tel Aviv's total wounded to 33 in almost daily clashes since the Oct. 24 cease-fire. The 1973 war left troops of the Egyptian and Israeli armies entangled on both banks of the Suez Canal.

The Cairo officials said they hoped U.S. pressure on Israel would lead to pullbacks from the area; although Dayan denied any pressure was applied during talks with U.S. officials last week in Washington. Dayan spoke to Parliament Monday during a debate on the prisoner of war issue. Israel has reported 102 of its men missing on the Syrian front and thought to be The Israelis have reported holding about 400 Syrians.

"The government has decided not to sit i the Syrians if Israel does not receive a list of prisoners of war and if the Red Cross cannot visit them to ascertain that they enjoy the proper conditions," Dayan said. "If and when the Geneva talks begin, the first item on the agenda with the" Syrians must be the prisoner exchange." Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Insurance Gripe WASHINGTON (UPI) The Supreme Court refused Monday to review decisions rejecting the claim of Travelers Insurance Co. that Pennsylvania is allowing Blue Cross to gain competitive advantages in a 39- county area. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district judgment that the 1945 McCarren Act excluded Blue Cross operations in Western Pennsylvania from coverage by federal anti-trust laws.

The McCarren Act was intended to exclude insurance companies from liability for federal anti-trust law violations when they act under provisions of state insurance laws or ree- ulations. Travelers claimed while Pennsylvania supervised some insurance functions it was silent on questions of competitive practices and they will go uncontrolled if federal jurisdiction is excluded under the McCarren Act. Blue Cross argued that Travelers ignored ihe main point of lower court findings that Blue Cross had gained its advantages by offering superior service rather than under provisions of the state law.