The Salina Journal from Salina, Kansas • Page 17

Thur. Oct. 23, 1969 Salinn Journal P0 18 Courtroom Not for Partying Ban Birthday Cake By ANTHONY LUKAS York Times CHICAGO A birthday cake was ruled out of order in the trial of the Chicago Eight Wednesday. But the "party" for Bobby G. Scale raged in and of court for more than .15 minutes, producing the most tumul- t'us scenes yet in the 4-week-old trial.

Scale, chairman of the Black Panther party, was 34 years old Wednesday and the other seven defendants charged with inciting a riot at last year's Democratic National convention decided to celebrate the occasion in court. The event began wnen' 10 Black Panthers seated in the 2nd row of the spectator section failed to stand when Judge Jul 5us J. Hoffman entered courl after the noon recess. One To Booted When. Hoffman ordered them to stand, 9 A federa marshal then removed.the 10th man and Scale the only fendant then in the courtroom urned and yelled "You're a pig or kicking him out." The other 9 Panthers shouted 'right on" 'and raised clenched ists to support their leader.

William M. Kunstler, a defense attorney, then rose to say that he 7 absent defendants had bought a birthday cake for Scale and wanted permission to ring it into court before the jury arrived. Hoffman denied the request. 'I don't even let anyone bring me a this courtroom," said. allow any food here or in my chambers, is a court and we try trials here." As tiie clock on the courtroom wall ticked away, Judge Hoffman grew increasingly impatient.

"Wfoere are the defendants?" he asked. "They're with the cake," Kunstler replied. "This is not a social Hoffman said. "I have directed the marshals not to allow any cake anywhere on this The defendants emerged finally from the conference room in a procession with Jerry Rubin leading the way with the cake. The procession ran into a lise of marshals outside the courtroom and one marshal wrestled the cake from Rubin.

"That's a cake napping," shouted Abbie Hoffman, E'ioHi- er of the defendants. The defendants then straggled into the court room. Rennie Davis turned to Scale and said, "Hey, Bobby, they've'arrested you're cake." "They've arrested a Seale said loudly. "But they can't arrest a revolution." Once more, the Panthers In the second row shouted "right on" Reducing fhe Pdf Finds Some Favor Salina's acting police chief and the Saline county sheriff agree that the Nixon adminifi- tration's proposals to reduce simple possession of marijuana from felony to a misdemeanor "has merit." "I'm about and raised their nsts. Basement Mystery hen Hnffman nrnorofl fno When Hoffman spectators to be ordered the silent Seals turned to his supporters' and said "O.K., brothers, just sit in the courtroom and listen and don't say anything." "I give the orders here, sir," Hoffman said.

"They don't take orders from a racist judge." Scale shot back. '-Theresa Frank, 13 is many other Salina" girls, except for 2 things has.rheuma- toid-arthritis and she is being seen in a television film. is featured in a fund' raising spot with country western singer Glen Campbell for the Arthritis foundation campaign. "-The film was made for use during the campaign but I have had-several calls from persons who have seen it in the last few days," says Mrs. Charles Frank.

Theresa was invited, to Wichita along with 2 other Kansas youths, to 'meet Campbell during a -performance last Campbell is the honorary chairman of the arthritis'campaign. Campbell plajue from the association by.Theresa. In return he autographed several records and a notebook. That notebook was display ec earlier this year in the library at South Junior high where Theresa is an 8th grader. She is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Frank, 1704 llth. Auto Collision Hurts 3 Here Four persons were slightly in jured about 7 pm Wednesday i 2-car collision at Crawford an Ohio, which did more than $450( damage to the Joseph Giller, 36, Downtown Nearly Ready for Study 1815 S. 4th, was treated at St. John's hospital for a cut below his right knee.

His wife, Virgin- la, 34, was treated for a cut on her head. A. Balthazar, 13, 1823 S. 4th, a passenger in Ciller's While spadework has begun or mrthside urban renewal, ity commissioners are close to aying the foundation for a long- nticipated downtown development project. 2 are expected to receive an appli- ation requesting federal funds ment.

or a neighborhood development ilan (ND-P) focusing on a face- ift for the central business dis- riet. The application was prepared Wilson and architects and engineers. The project en visions 'rehabilitation and selec tive clearance in the downtown area. Rough boundaries for the central city renovation are "from Prescatt north to the railroad tracks and from 10th street east to Front. To Study Groups Bill Harris, director of.

admin istration, said Wednesday the application is nearly'ready ftr resentation to city commission ers. The commission will then refer the plan to the Salina plan ning commission and Citizens Salmans March InWSUBand Five Salina youths are members of the 1969 Wichita State university inarching band, the largest ever fielded by the WSU school of Three are freshmen. They are: Thomas Andrew Bachofer, son of Mrs. Ruby Bachofer, 668 S. 12th; Jason Ray Loveless, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Raymond B. Loveless, 925 Windsor and Rita Anne Glover, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.

W. Glover, 817 E. Jewell. The other 2, sophomores, are Dennis Dwayne Ball, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Dwayne O. Ball, 500 W. Republic, and Robert Neil Walters, son of Mr. and Mrs, C. Advisory committee.

After both groups have reviewed the proposal, the commissioners will schedule a public hearing before approving the application. The application eventually would be submitted to the Department of rloueing and Urban Develop- Thomas Jackson examines 1922 found in basement of house next to his Chicago home. No opening in Basement is large-enough to have let car in. James McTighe, a recluse in his late-70s, died last week but left no information on car. Still bearing 1925 Arizona license plates, it was.

discovered by firemen after a blaze at the house. (UPI Photo) half convinced," said acting police chisf, John Woody, "that what we've got going now is not working." Sheriff Jim Martin said, "The way it (thfe law) is set up now, if someone is just experimenting, it's still a felony. I think that's a little The administration proposal, presented this week in Senate subcommittee testimony by John E. Ingersoll, director of the Justice department's Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, would reduce the crime of simple possession of narcotics and dangerous drugs misdemeanor level. Selling or possession with'it," Woody said.

''Why, he might get sent away for 7 years. "Even if he's just arrested he's down as a drug addict, even if he's only tried one cigaret. Ten years, frorn now people look up Ms record and see him, as a 'narkieV differs from another," "The proposal would give a little more -flexibility so individual cases may be dealt with accordingly." The county attorney's office now gets its flexibility by sometimes reducing a possession of narcotics charge which is how marijuana possession is now classified--to "possession of a dangerous drug without-a prescription," a misdemeanor. "The young first' offender is technically guilty of a Crews said, added pecially in cases involving youths, the charge often is re- imple experimentation i with intent to sell the drugs would remain a felon." "Country Fair" Offers Many Unique Christmas Gift ideas By JACQ WOOLSEY i Aunt Matilda is fond of color- ul and unusual aprons? The apron park, including Apache patterns, might well provide the answer for her Christmas gift. Your sister in law has everything? Have you visited the )outique with its "wealth of original The downtown plan differs from an urban renewal project, Harris said, because it is a package of many parts.

The city would be able to undertake breads including apple-cranberry, rye, graham, pumpkin and banana nut; -rolls and mints; fudge, divinity, and cinnamon candy; preserves; cakes, including individual spice groom's cakes, and noodles. Other quarters of the philanthropic marketplace afford such Are lunchtime doldrums get- articles primitivos, downtown rehabilitation on a piecemeal basis. Federal match ing funds would be appropriated only as they were requested. In Sal'na's civic center and northeast industrial park projects, funds were appropriated and clearance planned on a wholesale, one-time basis. Harris said such a plan Is ting you down? How afoout lunch- and silver pieces, stuffed ani in-a-basket at the country kitchen for a change of pace? Fear holiday baking will be a problem this year at your house? The pantry offers a galaxy of lards.

arid wrapping paper, Christmas decorations including candles and ornaments, a throw an invalid or ill person, tea a child's poncho, luncheon sets, and artificial fall and winter floral arrangements. Available, too, are a dollhouse, patchwork quilt and gift-wrapping service. General bazaar chairmen are It's State Law However, even if the proposal is made federal law, the Kansas law would remain the same until the Legislature acts. Kansas law makes possession of marijuana and narcotics -a felony punishable by up to 7 years imprisonment in the state penitentiary. County Attorney Bill Crews did not give an opinion on the administration proposal.

"My obligation is to enforce the law we have it in Kansas," Crews said. "Until the Legislature sees fit to change it, that's the law I have to work with." The 3 men were asked only about how the, proposal might affect marijuana cases. Help First -Timers The sheriff and chief voiced favor on the as it would affect first time offenders. duced to lower the consequences of what possibly may have been Noting that the admimstra- ion proposal retains -the felony harge for persons selling or intending to sell, Woody uggested step. "I'd like to see the word 'encouraging', in the law.

I should a felony to encourage jor entire someone to. use marijuana. 'Nobody just jumps up and tries it. He is Woody said, noting the false notion that most youths get thsir first drugs from.a "pusher" or seller. Recent studies have shown that most persons get a first taste of-drugs from a friend or acquaintance who is a user.

Woody also has little compassion for the person who doesn't learn his lesson the first time around. 'I think a repeater should be dealt- with he said. Pof-Shorf Tofs Turn fo Heroin (C) New York Times NEW YORK--- A joint committee of the New York Legislature, investigating drug use among children, was told Wednesday that the federal government's recent "Operation Intercept" aimed at stopping-the flow, of drugs into the United States across the Mexican border has actually caused heroin sales to jump among children and teen-agers in New York. Dr. Michael Baden, associate medical examiner of New York and a specialist in addiction problems, said the crackdown of marijuana so high that it had Become competitive with heroin.

Baden said he based his information on talks with addicts, who have said of late that reefers which cost 25 cents only last spring are now going for 50 cents or even a dollar each in- some neighborhoods. But as the price of marijuana has increased, the price of heroin has either remained the same or even eased a bit, because of its abundant supply. According to Baden, small low- dosage bags of heroin that used to cost $2 and $3 can now be bought in ghetto neighborhoods Many Features These and other features car, complained of a pain in her back and the driver of the other Lynn Altman, 17, 2033 Highland, complained of a pain in his knee. Police Altman was eastbound on Crawford and Ciller westbound. Giller told police he was beginning to make a left turn onto Ohio and did not see Altman's car until it was too late to avoid the collision.

Damage fo Altman's 1969 sedan was estimated at $2000; to Ciller's 1965 sedan at $2500. Unhurt in the accident were Gary Sellers, 17, 738 Ralph, Altman's passengers, and 3 Giller children, Michael, S. Thomas. .8, and Patrick, and brother John Balthazar, 12. Stuck Throttle Wrecks an Auto Two Ft.

Riley soldiers were slightly injured and a 3rd unhurt Wedne rlav nieht when the throttle on their car stuck, send'ns it through a guardrail on K-140 a half-mile west of Salina. "Randall C. Hilton, 20, the driver, suffered brui es and Michael 0. Hendrix. 20.

complained of pains from the accident. Robert E. Whaiey, 19, was unhurt. The soldiers were leaving nightclub parking Jot on K-140 when the mishap occurred. The -sastbound car ran through guardrail into a ditoh.

Send your news tip to the Sa- Mna Journal. $17 in prizes every week, Walters, 833 Manor Rd. You will be happily surprised. Classified Ads sell old things. more flexible and allows for budgeting on a yearly basis.

If the downtown project is approved locally and by the government, the cost would be shared on a federal and local basis. Hobbles Clubs Merry Mixers square dance club will dance Friday beginning at pm at the IOOF Recreation center, 411 E. Walnut, with Slim Stroud, Hoisington, as caller. A pot-luck lunch will follow. All square dancers are welcome.

galore the "Country Fair" which opened Thursday morning 'in the lobby of St. John's hospital. It's the 1969 public 3-day bazaar, sponsored by the hospital auxiliary to raise funds for. central cardiac monitoring equipment for St. John's intensive care unit.

This is a method of monitoring several patients at the same time through the use of electronic equipment centralized at a nurses' station console, said Sister Jeanette Wasinger, hospital assistant administrator. The new equipment, costing approximately will replace bedside monitoring where the nurse must stand beside the patient to observe the heart pattern and rate. Held for Trial Melvin Carroll Gary, Ft. Riley, has been bound over to Saline county district court after waiving a preliminary hearing in Magistrate court. He is charged with breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny at PJ's Lounge, 433 S.

Broadway. The incident occurred Sept. 12. Gary is in Saline county jail in lieu of $3000 bond. Crownings Will Relieve Football Royalty Tensions Royal tension will be relieved at half-time- Friday when the football homecoming queens are announced and crowned at Salina senior high and Sacred Heart high school home games.

The SHS Mustangs and Great Bend Black Panthers tangle at 7:30 pm Friday at the SHS stadium. Queen candidates are Sally Baker, 2209 Roach; Gail Coffey, 162- Overhill Road; Carody Dreher, 440 Upper Mill Drive; Adele Johnson, 608 McAdams, and Diane Rupert, 844 E. Claflin, with Lillian Dailiany, American Field Service exchange student from Greece, as honorary The football player who will perform coronation honors also will be announced at halftime ceremonies. The SHS Homecoming dance will be the regular dance span- sored by Cherokee council after home games. It will be from 9 pm Friday to 12:30 am Saturday at the National Guard armory.

It will be a semi-formal, with music by the Kopi Katz band. Meet Chapman The SHHS Knights will play the Chapman Irish at 7:30 pm Fri- at Kansas Wesleyan university's Martin stadium. Queen candidates are Margie Johnson, 100 E. Charlotte; Janelle Koch, 615 Albert; Jane Lake, 515 Upper Mill Heights Drive; Mary Ann Meagher, 2096 Norton, and Kathy Vogelsberg, 127 E. Beloit, with Renate Holler, German exchange student as honorary candidate.

Richard Gilbert, senior class president and halftime master of ceremonies, wiil crown the queen. Since SHHS alumni activities are Saturday, the semi-formal Homecoming dance also is set for Saturday. The dance will be from pm in the high school cafeteria. While the dance is underway, the SHHS Alumni association will have its business meeting in ths St. Mary's grade school all- purpose room, followed by an alumni dance.

The rueeting will be preceded by an alumni buffet from 6:30 to 8 pm Saturday in the St. Mary's all-purpose room. Traveling the farthest, thus far, to attend the alumni gathering is Ed Hawthorne from Long Beach, Calif. He was a 'County Fair" will remain opea until 8 pm Thursday, from 10 am to 8 pm Friday and from 10 am to 1 pm Saturday. Bazaar find food in wicker baskets for 75 cents each.

They'll be served from 11 am to 1 pm daily at red-and- green-checkered covered tables, and may keep the baskets as an added bonus. For this year's event, sale items are arranged in colorful booths or specialty shops. Among highlights in the pantry is "Elizabeth Taylor" chili. It was made from the actress' favorite recipe. According to an auxiliary spokeswoman, about 2 years ago Miss Taylor was hungry for the chili and requested her chef in California to have some flown to her in Rome.

Variety at Breads Also featured among the homemade goods are a variety Short Truce In Gasoline Price War The latest "truce" in the Salina gaoline war lasted about, as long as the average holiday truce in the Vietnam war. Wednesday many prices were up to peacetime levels but by Thursday morning the war again was being waged in earnest. Prices for a gallon of regular gas ranged from 22.9 and 23.9 cents at major stations to 20.9 at some cut-rates and for sub- regular gasolines sold by some majors. No one in town could be found with prices anywhere near 30 cents a gallon. One station was reported to have dropped its regular price to 19.9 cents a gallon Wednesday afternoon, the lowest gas price in recent memory.

But on Thursday morning the sta- mals- and dolls, clowns, lunchbox Mrs. Phil Martin, Mrs. Norman "You take a first offender, stain pillowcases, tote Fisher and Mrs. Richard Ren- had helped to drive the price kid more or less experimenting FEATURES MAKES THE DIFFERENCE ADVANCED AUTOMATIC "LOCKED-IN" FINE TUNING Color TV LTJNDBEBG GM-633-W Diagonal Picture CONTROL ACCESS BRIGHT PICTURE WARRANTY: 1 year parts; one year labor; 2 years on the picture tube; FREE DELIVERY In 25 mile radius member of the 19S7 state chain- tion was doing business at the pionship basketball team. 21.9 cent level.

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