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EST. 1838 Vol. CXXXIV FITCHBURG, MASS. 01420 THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1973 HOME DELIVERED PRICE eOc PER WEEK 15 CENTS HOUSTON (APV Police say they expect to 1 find more victims in shallow graves that already have yielded eight nude bodies, all believed, to be teenaged victims of sexual perversion. Houston police officer Breck Porter made the prediction that additional bodies would be found buried in a rented boat stall.

'It would take a perverted, sadistic type of to pull something like this, but I think there is more involved than just one man here," Porter said. The macabre story started Wednesday when a 17-year-old Multiple Murder Scene This was the scene as Houston police detectives uncovered multiple dead bodies at a southwest Houston rental storage space today that tad been turned Into a massive grave site. At count there were eight bodies found with, police fearing more to come. At least four bodies were discovered in hole with more feared still buried. (AP Wirephoto) Drinan Appeals Bombing Ruling BOSTON (AP) Rep.

Rob-1 Tauro, in his 26-page opinion, ert F. Drinan. said said the courts may intervene Wednesday he will take his 6f- in a dispute between Congress fort to end U.S. bombing in and the President only when Cambodia immediately to the U.S. Court of Appeals in Boston.

A federal judge earlier dismissed a suit filed by Drinan and three other Massachusetts Democratic congressmen seeking a court injunction to halt the bombing. U.S. District Court Judge Joseph L. Tauro said the courts have no jursdiction in the Cambodian matter because the issue had been settled by Congress when it voted to cut off bombing funds as of Aug. 15.

Drinan, a Roman Catholic priest and former law profes- sor said, "There ara issues Reps. J. Joseph Moakley, Ger that were not fully consideredjry Studds and Michael J. Harin the judge's opinion." He said rington, the conflict is "clear and at least apparently incapable of resolution." The compromise, reached by Congress and President Nixon, to end the bombing on Aug. 15 "demonstrates 'clearly and objectively that the branches were not in irresolute conflict," he said.

"The political question has been resolved by the political branches and, therefore, there is no justiciable issue before the court," the judge said. Joining Drinan in the suit are Also included in filing Mass Grave Yields Bodies Of Teenagers Houston youth led of ifcers to the shallow graves in the city's southwest section and said he had killed the man responsible for the deaths. The youth told authorities he shot and killed Dean. Allen Corll, 33, of Pasadena after an all-night party in Corll's home, during which the youth and two others had passed out after smelling spray paint. Police said they found what appeared to be torture instruments in the Corll home.

The youth said as he awoke. Corll was putting handcuffs on him and had already bound the other two youths. He said Corll told him he would have to kill all of them. The youth, identified by police as Elmer Wayne Henley, said he convinced Corll that he was an ally. He said that when Corll put down a.22 pistol, he picked it up and shot Corll as came at him.

The youth said Corll had told lim-'of killing some persons and jurying them in the boat stall. Porter 1 said the youth mentioned the names of three youths being sought by Houston authorities. "We checked with missing jersons and those names rhecked out so we came out lere and started digging," Porter said. Beef Shortage Area 'Eateries' On Tenterhooks By DICK BOOKER You can still drive up to your favorite stand and get as many hamburgers as you want, but a good steak may soon be hard to find, according to Sentinel survey of eating soots in the rea. Only one restaurant showed full confidence that the supply of the so-called better cuts will continue as in the past, although a spokesman did say he was calling his supplier "to learn the latest news." Two restaut managers pointed out that they figure have guarantees for another 10 days but after that we're noVsure." Both agreed however, that if thev don't eet the grade of meat they want they "might period." Meanwhile, stop telling it, hamburg anc CONG.

DRINAN hotdog stands you find along the highways continue without interruption to get "just about all" the hamburg they want at the present time. News Digest More Accidental Bombings Reported the prmcipa issue was that was Airman 1C James (AP) Two more U.S.. a declared H. Havden. stationed at Han-dental bombings have been "congress has never war on Cambodia." declared H.

Hayden. stationed at Han- scorn Field, Bedford, Mass. Second High Courf Appeal Is Vowed NF.W YORK (AP) A feder- 25 order to stop the bombing, al appeals court has overturned a court order to stop U.S. bombing in Cambodia but the plaintiffs say they will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

The reversal Wednesday permits the United States to continue bombing Cambodia until the Aug. 15 cutoff date, unless the Supreme Court issues a contrary decision. Rep. Elizabeth Holtzman, DN one of those who filed the suit against the government, said she would ask the Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of the bombing even if the case goes beyond Aug. 15.

Several hours after oral arguments were presented, the U.S. Court of Appeals panel' voted 2 to 1 to overturn U.S. District Court Judge Orrin.Judd's July PHNOM PF.NH. Cambodia (AP) Two more U.S. acci- reported by the Cambodian military command in the last 12 days-, army sources reported today.

They were at Prey Bang, a village 15 miles northeast of Phnom Penh on July 29, and at Setbo, 13 miies southeast of the 1 capital on July 30, the sources said. At Prey Bang, three Cambodian soldiers were killed, 10 were wounded and four persons were listed as missing. At Set- bo, eight soldiers and eight a were wounded and four persons were listed as missing. Government Proposes Energy Rationing WASHINGTON (AP) mandatory allocation Judd had ruled that Congress federal government today pro-1 gram was being offered never voted its approval and; mandatory program attempt "to provide i i ttlarafnT-0 fho amTOrnmOnt i f- A spokesman at the Coach House in Lunenburg said this morning that 'we haven't had any trouble getting choice cuts of beef steak so far. I am going to talk to our supplier in Boston today and see what we can expect in the next few days." Dave Lemon, manager of the Holdaiy Inn in Leominster, said today that he has been assured by the Inn's supplier that "things be about normal for another 10 days.

But after that there's no guarantee." The manager pointed out lha he is currently running a special on on steak and wants "to lower the grade steak." But. he added, he did not want "to lower the grade of the cut." He said further "we do have a clientele for steak. But if we can't get the grade of meat then, I suppose, we'll have to drop it. We can't sell what we can't buy. Lemon added that he has already been forced to take some steaks off the menu.

He said his supplier reports the "steaks just aren't coming in," promising only a supply for another 10 days or so. A i restauranteur reported this morning that steaks "are getting harder to get" fori First reports indicated that possibly only the three bodies mentioned by the youth might be found, but as the digging continued, more bodies turned Some of the bodies were wrapped in plastic bags and bound with, nylon rope. Many were badly decomposed. Authorities theorized some may have been in the stall as long as three years. "We expect we'll find more bodies," Porter said, pointing to the stall where less than half of the 15.feet by 35 feet floor had been dug up.

by Houston city jail trustees. Porter and Pasadena Del. David Mullican both said they believed more than one person was involved in the killings. Mullican said that among the items found in Corll's home was a "long board that had holes in each corner and ropes so he could tie someone spread eagle." He said police also found nylon rope similar to that which had been used to tie up the unearthed bodies. "It looks like a case where a guy who liked perverted sex activities has been killing people to cover up his acts," Mullican said.

Positive identification of the bodies will be made following autopsies, Porter said. Damned Lies Vice President Spiro T. Agnew says be has no intention even temporarily of resigning or stepping aside during a Washington news conference, Agnew refuted as "damned lies" allegations involving him in political a from Maryland contractors. See story, Page 2. (AP Wirepholo) Balloonist's Trip Ends In The Drink HALIFAX, Nova Scotia Earlier, a Canadian military 'An American balloonist seek- to reach Europe from Monty's Garden.

He said that while the restaurant's main offering is pastas there has been an increase lately in customers ordering steaks. He pointed out that this probably resulted from people wanting steak while it was still available. The restaurant spokesman said they did not know what Maine ditched today in choppy Atlantic waters 45 miles off Newfoundland. The Canadian Coast Guard said Bob Sparks, 37, was. afloat in his aluminum gondola and awaiting rescue.

The icebreaker Sir Humphrey Gilbert was reported 12 miles from the spokesman said Sparks had been picked up, but the report was erroneous. Capt. Rod MacMillan said Canadian Air Force planes were circling overhead and keeping an eye on the 37-year- old Sparks, who had sought to become the first balloonist to make a transatlantic crossing. The Yankee Zephyr, Sparks' ditching area about five story red, white and blue EATERIES, Page 2 after Sparks hit the water. balloon, was reported set free that therefore the government lacked the necessary authority "to order military forces into combat in Cambodia or to release bombs over Cambodia." Shortly before Judd's order to halt the bombing was to take effect July 27.

the government obtained a stay from the U.S. Court of Appeals. The New York Civil Liberties Union argued the case for the plaintiffs. Supreme Court Justice William 0. Douglas ruled last Saturday in favor of lifting the stay in the week.

Joining Rep. Holtzman in bringing suit were four Air Force officers, one of whom faces court martial on charges of refusing to fly a B-52 on June 20. on the ROUTE 2A RELOCATION PLANS discussed at Lunenburg hearing. See Page 15. AREA EDUCATORS RECOMMEND USES for former Shirley Industrial School.

See Page 15. CITY SCOUT WINS EXCELLENCE award at Canadian Jamboree. Area Scouts get ready to leave Jamboree East In Pennsylvania. See Page 3. CATTLE RUSTLING IS ON THE RISE as rationing of beef is started and cupboards are emptied.

See Page 6. CALIFORNIA MAN IS THE FIRST to survive the rare 'monkey See Page 7. Amusements 17 Bridge 25 Editorial 4 Obituaries 2 8-9-10 Classified 20-21-22-23-24 Sports Comics 25 Television Crossword 25 Women's Pages Sentinel Telephone 343-6911 (Connecting All 2 18-19 allocating petroleum products in an effort to assure fair distribution of short supplies. President Nixon's energy aide, John A. Love, said that treatment for all involved ties, particularly the indepi ent refiners, wholesalers marketers." Richardson Orders Stop To Politicking WASHINGTON (AP) Atty.

Gen. Elliot L. Richardson says he has ordered top Justice Department officials to stay out of politics. He also said he's ordering all his employes to keep records of contacts with outsiders to discourage attempts at political interference. "Having taken office as a ney general in the midst of darkening cloud of susp' and distrust engendered by tergate, I recognize it first duty to do what I eliminate the causes trust." Richardson told American Bar Association Wednesday.

Continues ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) Searchers with citizens band radios were trying early today pinpoint the weakening distress signals of a young boy who has been calling for help since Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the search rowed when the boy reporti late Wednesday night sec' the lights of an Army sea plane as i combed an southeast of Albuquerque. Lightning Kills Essex Girl of Gloucester High School, was returning to her car froi the Linebrook Playground she was struck, police said. She was pronounced dead arrival at Cable Memorial Hos pital.

IPSWICH, Mass. (AP) Lynn Ann Doucette, 17, of Essex died Wednesday after being struck by a bolt of lightning, lolice said. Miss Doucette, a June gradu- Framingham Policeman Shot At Home FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) An off-duty policeman was shot and critically wounded at 3:56 a.m. at his home Wednesday by a bearded man who rang his doorbell, police said.

i said Patrolman Francis Martinis, 42, was in critical condition at Framlng- niiniiiumiiiiiiiiiiimiiroinriiiwiimiinmiitiiniH ham Union Hospital after surgery. Police said that when tinis opened his door, the assailant said to him, "Are you Martinis?" When Martinis replied, "Yes, I am." the gunman shot him in the stomach, police said. and still airborne. The balloon came down at 6:15 a.m. EOT after Sparks ran thunderstorms and was unable to maintain altitude, the Cif Man Sues Unican By FELIX B.

SELIGA The Ilco Corporation of this of Canada and Aaron M. has been named defendants in. a 5243,000 suit filed the U.S. District Court, Joston. The papers were filed by Atty.

Vincent P. Pusateri of the office of Murphy and Pusateri in this city on behalf of Sidney V. Saginor. The papers filed state the plaintiff is a citizen of the State of California and the defendants, Aaron Fish is a citizen and subject of the Dominion of Canada; Ilco Corporation, a corporation Incorporated under the laws of the a of Massachusetts, has its principal place of business in Fitchburg, and Unican, incorporated under he laws of the Dominion of Canada; is doing business in Massachusetts. Mr.

Saginor on and prior to Aug. 13, 1971, was president of Ico. It was alleged that on Aug. 3,1971, Saginor and Aaron Fish and Unican, acting through its uly authorized agent, entered nto a contract by the terms which it was agreed that tha ilaintiff should remain as i i of Ilco upon icquisition of Ilco by Unican or a term of three years eginning as of the date of cquisition of Ilco by Unican at an annual salary of $60,000. It was further agreed, the papers state, the terms of said contract that, as further consideration for the plaintiff's employment, the plaintiff would be given 10,000 shares of Unican's treasurer stock at no cost to him, and an additional 5,000 shares of such treasury stock at no cost to him provided the plaintiff purchase an additional 5.000 shares of treasury stock at four dollars per share.

According to the papers filed. countered the thunderstorms Wednesday night. His distress was picked up by a commercial aircraft and relayed to the search and rescue center in Halifax. the plaintiff duly entered on said employment and continued therein and duly performed all of the conditions of said con- SUES, Page 2 Earl L. Bntz, (op.

as he makes a point during talk on Phase Four (n a luncheon of hmlnessmcn In Miami today. Bottom photo shows Koxcy Bnllon, a Miami housewife, who took exception to Ruiz's remarks and emphasizes point of her own Wlrrphotn) Crime Study Report Outlaw And Seizure Of Handguns Urged WASHINGTON (AP) news conference. Richardson federal crim( commission to-jsaid the study "may be the day urged all states to outlaw'most important report on crime handguns" except for law compiled in thij- forcemcnt and military and to seize all those in civilian' bands. The commission also said states should no longer impose jail sentences for the crimes of gambling, marijuana use, por- lography, prostitution and private sexual acts between consenting adults. States should consider repeal- ng laws against those activities.

The the commission recommendations said. He said the Nixon administration "is neither endorsing nor opposing the hundreds of specific standards and goals contained in the report." But over-all, he added, "it strikes a reasonable balance and sets out reasonable goals." In a strong attack on handguns, the report said "the commission believes that the violence, fpnr, suffering and loss lenue, nuiiciniK tuns contained in a 318-page report lhfi U5e of handgnng bv the National Advisory Com-1 be sl firm5an(1 mission on Criminal Justice decisive actjon Standards and Goals. The commission ne commission said that no former Delaware Gov. Russell: inter than Jan. 1, 1983, all W.

Peterson, delivered the report to Atty. Gen. Elliot L. Richardson today. The 22- member commission, including present imd former governors, stale nnd local police officials and judges, drafted the recommendations after itudy financed by states should prohibit the possession, sale, manufacture and importation of handguns except for law enforcement and mlif- tary officials.

It recommended no change in two year 1 present laws regulating rifles and shotguns and said weapons grant" 'collectors should he permitted In a statement prepared for keep inoperative handguns..

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