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Eepor China, Kiissia Ad vising Haiioi To Seek Peace their growing suspicions of flagging support from their allies. Soviet and Chinese arms were still being shipped to North Vietnam, the diplomats said, but the blockade has sharply reduced the scope with neither China, nor Russia evidently prepared to risk a head on with the United States, especially at this stage of their global peace offensive. i China's limited rail supply routes to North Vietnam, were said to be used to capacity with virtually no room left for any appreciable increase. Nor is China prepared to let the Russians in handle their arms supplies to Hanoi. The diplomats said the effect of the two-pronged "intervention." by Peking and Moscow in Hanoi was shattering.

Distrust of their allies' designs has now added to the of the North Vietnamese leaders with the alleged foOtdraggjng of both China and Russia in recent months over the conflict. The political and war councils were said to be hard at work in Hanoi on the scope of future strategy. While Peking's and Moscow's advice was said to have been contemptuously brushed aside, the message itself was, however considered too serious in its implications for Hanoi to ignore. Hanoi, according to the informants, has been deeply hit by both China's and Russia's guarded reaction to the American blockade of North Vietnamese ports. The North Vietnamese were said to have seen this as the ultimate confirmation of today, the Dow Jones industrial averaged jumped almost 18 points to.

951. 16 'and volume hit more than seven million shares. -r Wall Street analysts said the surge, was spurred on by news reports saying China and Russia were urging Hanoi to brine the Vietnam War to an end. A U.S. State Department spokesman had no comment on the UPI report from London that quoted Communist sources concerning the Vietnam War developments and said the report had beefneceiyed with "some skepticism." The war recently had been Casting a pall over stock market activity: Some glamor stocks rose sharply.

Burroughs gained $7 during the first hour, IBM $5, Walt Disney $4.75, Xerox 2.25 and Eastman Kodak $2.13. LONDON (UPI) -China and Russia independently advised Hanoi to settle with the United States without much further delay, authoritative Communist diplomats said today. Both Corrimunist allies of Hanoi cautioned separately that in the light of latest developments the fortunes of war may turn against North Vietnam. The sources reported that both assured the Hanoi regime of continued firm political, moral and military support. But they made it clear at the same time in almost identical terms they cannot risk confrontation with the.

United States which indirectly limits the scope of their assistance. They did not ask for specific concessions from Hanoi in the suggested effort for a settlement with the United States, But they implied the need for some degree of flexibility that would pave the way for an end to the war. Stock Market Soars NEW YORK (UPI)-Prices on the New York Stock Exchange soared dramatically in the first hour of trading' dies. Dedicated To Serving All Of The People 0 0 0 0 TIMES SANTA MARIA MISSILE CAPITAL OF THE FREE WORLD 24 PACES TEN CENTS SANTA MARIA, THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1972 MlC Admit iiMim Robbery SANTA BARBARA Two Goleta men pleaded guilty in Municipal Court today to BEACH (UPI) -S. McGovern MIAMI George robbing the Williams Brothers supermarket in Santa Maria, and one suspect also pleaded confidently reviewed a list of in the schedule, the Democratic National Convention is to begin at 7 p.m.

EDT Monday. But Cubberly held out the possibility of two convention sessions daily, some starting as early as 10 a.m. EDT, rather than the usual evenings-only schedule, to hold the said that "I can't conceive of circumstances under which I would refuse" a vice presidential offer. Gravel announced his candidacy at a Washington news conference, and said the choice should be that of the convention and not of the nominee. Many delegates, he convention to its goal of said, Vant to assert all of nominating its presidential their prerogatives rather than possible vice presidential running mates Thursday, as Hubert H.

Humphrey placed his still distant hopes for the Democratic nomination in the hands of the U. S. Supreme Court. While workmen rushed to complete construction before the weekend onslaught of about 5,600 delegates and alternates at this sun-drenched ocean resort, convention managers were considering tearing up their original timetable fashioned primarily, for evening television -to, allow enough time for nmlrmmH flnnrr fliohtc nvr candidate during the rubber stamp the presidential Wednesday night session. With favorable credentials rulings from the U.

S. Court of Appeals in Washington giving a new lift to his campaign, McGovern let it be known that he already was thinking nominee's choice." Convention sources said Rep. Martha Griffith of Michigan might also announce her vice presidential candidacy. Former Gov. Endicott Peabody III of Massachusetts already is seriously about who he would running.

At 1 seating contests and; the party if fjf' tap as a running mate next Humphrey meanwhile week, and: that his 'list as Supreme Court, growing. now in 'Summer recess, to This prompted a flurry of return to Washington and new volunteers for the make a final judicial ruling on including Sen. Mike Gravel of the crucial issue of the Alaska and Patrick J. Lucey, California delegation, the liberal, pro-McGoyem His campaign manager, Jack governor of Wisconsin, who Chestnut, told reporters that if platform. "This is shaping up as a grueling convention for all of us," said Ed Cubberly, a Democratic National Committee spokesman.

Barring a last minute change DRAM ATTIC- 'GESTURE Dame Judith Anderson, center, Internationally-acclaimed actress, uses her famed hands to gesture as she talks with stars of "My Fair. at a reception following the opening of the 1972 season at the Pacific Conservatory Of the Performing Arts, Allan Hancock College, At left is Miss Emily Tracy, who portrays Eliza Doolittle in the-play, while at right is Vance Jefferis, who is Professor Higgins. -Times Photo by Robert E. Clark guilty to two other supermarket robberies and shooting Patrolman Dennis Huddle. Carl Raymond Taylor, 38, admitted the April 30 Williams Bros, robbery, robbing a Jordanos market in the Magnolia shopping center May 29, robbing a Jordanos on State Street June 16, and shooting Huddle on June 16.

Sherman Raymond McCrary, 46, Taylor's father-in-law, pleaded guilty to the Williams Brothers robbery. McCrary's family his wife, Caroline, Elizabeth, 45, son Danny Sherman 19, and au ghte Ginger McCrary TaylOiy.22, all pleaded guilty to being 1 accessories to the June 16 robbery and shooting. All five are to appear before Superior Court Judge Charles Stevens at 9 a.m. Monday to affirm their pleas and await sentencing. District Attorney David D.

Minier said guilty pleas at this eariy stage of the case are very unusual, and credited it to "Magnificent police work by the Santa Maria police department, who built a virtually airtight case." Police searched for the June 16 bandit for a week and then found his stolen getaway car in McCracy's garage on June 23. Taylor and his wife fled to Texas and were caught by poiice in Athens, near Dallas, June 24. Match On(?) REYKJAVIK, Iceland (UPI) -American chess challenger Bobby Fischer apologized in writing to the Soviet's Boris Spassky today for delaying the start of their "scheduled 24-game world championship match' and suggested they get on with the twice-postponed tournament without delay. Santa Maria Today the justices upheld the Appeals Court award of the entire 271member California delegation to McGovern, the former vice president would abide by that decision. The Stars Shone Brightly By KAREN WHITE Times Staff Writer Three fair ladies made the opening of the 1972 Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts summer repertory a sparkling, exciting event Wednesday night at Allan Hancock College.

The first, of course, was Alan Jay Lerner and Fredrick Loewe's beloved musical comedy, "My Fair Lady," selected for this year's opener. A crowd of more than 400 patrons supporting the summer theatre scholarship fund, many of them in long gowns and tuxedos, turned out to nearly fill the thrust-stage theatre for the kick-off event and then attend the midnight reception that followed. The second fair lady was Miss Emily Tracy, the Bambi-eyed vocal Nightingale who appeared as Eliza Doolittle. the Pygmalion of the musical, adapted from George Bernard Shaw's play. Her Professor Higgins, who converted her from cabbage leaf to lady, was Vance Jefferis, an arust-in-resideAce' here of many plays many roles and many talents.

Dame Judith Anderson, internationally-acclaimed actress, was the third lady, traveling from her Montecito home and gardens to be guest of Mrs. G. Allan Hancock for the event. Theatre director Donovan Marley introduced Dame Anderson just prior to the overture, and later she joined Mrs. Hancock, College President and Mrs.

Walter Conrad and Marley in the receiving line to the delight of both patrons and the threatre company. She also was to tour the "backstage" area and watch rehearsals this morning. Dame Anderson called both the play and program "quite wonderful" and noted she was going to "tell Santa Barbara what's going on up here." She said she hoped to return to see the other plays this summer, depending Upon her schedule, and wouldn't mind doing a play here herself, a major compliment to Marley and company. She said there was not enough theatre in Santa Barbara up to the quality of the local program. The student actors and actresses flocked around her, Continued On Pag Two Inside The Times Books 12 Better Half 18 Boyd 16 Classified 19-22 Comics 18 Crossword 3 Dear Abby 6 Editorial 24 Entertainment 16 Family 6,7 Horoscope 16 Obituaries 2 Sports 13,14 Stocks 23 Thosteson 8 TV Log 23 Weather 4 GUARANTEED DELIVERY If you fail -to receive your paper by 5:00 p.m., pleas contact your carrier, or, before 6:15 p.m., phone Th Times office, 5-2691.

In San Luis Obispo phone 489-6467. See Page Six More Of Same The weather will be "more of the same," with low fog and clouds during night and morning hours through Friday, with midday dearing and mild temperatures. Highs will range into the 70's, with lows in thelnid 40's to 50's. Wednesday's high in. Santa Maria was 70.

This morning's low was 50. WAREHOUSE (ulcs 1 i ALL STOCK REDUCED UP TO SOME ITEMS REDUCFh FVFM MDRPI STEREO WEST IS HERE The old Woolworth building, located at 119 S. Broadway (near the corner of S. Broadway and Main Street) has been transformed into three remarkable retail stores. Stereo West, The Corner, ond the Pant Works have taken over the entire building and the old structure has again come to life offering Stereo Equipment of alt sizes ond shapes', records, tapes, sparkling fashions for young women, and pants and shirts for tveryone.

Thousands are expected for the grand opening, which begins today, ond corries through Friday and Saturday. Anyone may register for free grand opening prizes, as hundreds of records will be given away, as well as several expensive stereo components. In addition, there will be "give-away" specials such as stereo headphones for three dollars, and other record and tape specials. Santa Maria will be the fifth Stereo West location. The firm currently has stores in -Monterey, San luis Obispo, and the Santa Barbara area.

Plans call for new stores in Salinas, and another in Santa Barbara. When asked about the1 grand opening, ond what lines of merchandise Stereo West would carry, Everett Tometz, manager the new store, replied: "Stereo West is unique in that we corry every brand of stereo equipment on the market unlike most stores who only corry two or three brands. We specialize in picking the best musk systems avaifoble, and accordingly, we maintain a thorough testing and evaluation program. This allows us to offer the consumer the best possible selection and the best values. The grand opening should be fun and we're having some terrific bargains, os well as giving away mony prizes.

We sincerely wanted to bring the first -tore to Santo Maria to carry an in-depth selection of record's and topes everything from classical to western. In the past, a lot of people have come to shop at our San luis Obispo store, but I think our new store jn Santa Maria is even better." Davis, King ond Smith Construction was responsible for the remodeling of the new stores on interesting blend of rustic and contemporary decor. fh BANK TERMS Fridav Ss2 ijl Saturday -Sunday LO ifyt il' July 7th- sth 9th fcff I Commie Rrnnrlc Li Af of Household i Furniture Take A Drive To The Warehouse and Save! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK: Moo. ttvaSrt. 10 to 5, Sundty 12 -S A fusnHf warehouse WEST BETTERAVIA BP.

SANTA MARIA WA 2-S321 RECEPTION LINE Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Montague, center, for the famed musical. Directly behind him is Donovan are greeted by Dame Judith Anderson at a reception Marley, director of the Hancock theatre programs, greeting following the opening of "My Fair Lady" Wednesday night at another reception visitor. Allan Hancock college.

Montague served as musical director -Times Photo by Robert E. Clark.

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