The Daily Review from Morgan City, Louisiana • 1

Dm 1 tides LouUlana tides (or July 14: lali-aiieu Pass: I I High 15 a.m. Uw 12.51 p.m. High 4.48 p.m. I Haratarla Pan: High 1.10 p.m. Low 16.37 I I p.m.

Khrll Uland: High 1.23 a.m. Uw it II p.m. High 7.S4 p.m. Terrebonne Hay: High I. IN p.m.

Uw 11.41 p.m. Southwest Pass; High 11,20 a.m. Uw 9.05 p.m. 3 WEATHER Partly cloudy and warm today and tomorrow with chame of thunderstorms mainly afternoon and Uwet tonight near 70. Hlghi-st tomorrow In upper Variable mostly southeast wind to II mph.

Probability or rain SO per cent thla afternoon, 20 per cent tonight and per cent tomorrow. 46 PACES MORGAN CITY, LOUISIANA OF THE LOUISIANA SHRIMP PETROLEUM HOME INTERNATIONAL PHONE 384-8370 VOLUME ,10, NUMBER 137 SERVING ST. MARY PARISH SINCE 1872 UNITED PRESS Wards I. 2, 3. 4, 7, A 10 I Hard.

5 a II Wards A 9 1 j(r-J i nutria i I District 2 District 3V UlYmO Mills, who earlier had said he could not share a ticket with a man he differed with ideologically, remained silent. But his aides stood by at his hotel, dearly hoping the powerful congressman would be tapped. While advisers haggled over MIAMI BEACH (UPI)-' George S. McGovern Inched toward selection of a running mate today, with close advisers unable to agree immediately on who he should be. McGovern faced a 4 p.m.

EDT deadline in his search for a vice presidential candidate acceptable to both the coalition of discontent which nominated him and some Democratic old pros who doubted he could beat President Nixon Nov. 7 Convention rules require that he submit his choice three hours before tonight's closing session starting at 7 o'clock EDT. McGovern staff members and advisers, including actress Shirley MacLaine, sat around a conference table in McGovern's 17th floor penthouse for nearly two and a half hours this morning-with McGovern elsewhere in the suite-going over at least a dozen names of potential No. 2 candidates. The meeting broke up without priority recommendation being agreed on, two-year term in Aug.

but will elect members for the full six-year term in 1974. Four District 2 candidates will be voted in for a four-year term in August but In the 1976 election will return to a six year term. Voters in District 3 will choose five members to serve for' a term of six years. ELECTION DISTRICTS As a result of a District Court ruling Tuesday all seals of (he Si. Mary Parish School Board will be up for election in the August 19 primary.

While I lie geographical boundaries are unchanged, the candidates must now run "at large." District I voters will elect six members for a lou, FESTIVAL TEN CENTS PER COPY in person. High up in speculation about veep possibilities were Rep. Wilbur D. Mills of Arkansas, President Leonard Woodcock of the United Auto Workers Union, Sen. Abraham Ribicoff of Connecticut, and Gov.

Patrick J. Lucey of Wisconsin. contractors. Bourg said he did not think the district is responsible for securing the permit for construction of the sanitary sewerage system in Ward 9. Work has already been started on the project.

The ordinance says the "applicant" must secure the permit. Bourg questioned the term "applicant" saying that it meant the contractor, Circle S. Construction of Morgan City, not the sewerage district. "It is plain to see that the ordinance is talking about the contractor," Bourg said. He pointed out that the "applicant" is required to direct traffic and perform other labors usually done by the contractor.

"You can't expect the members of the sewerage district to get out and direct traffic' he said, why should they secure the permit?" Joe C. Russo, president of the police jury, said he intended to enforce all ordinances passed by the jury. "Someone's feet will have to be stepped on," he said. The matter was taken under advisement. Bourg plans to meet with Ed Leonard, legal advisor for the parish governing body, Friday morning to come up with the jury's interpretation of the ordinance.

In other action, Juror Wilson Gautreaux reported that the jurors of District 5,. the Morgan City area, agreed that Ralph Caffery and. Associates would do all mm mm Legislative Report Includes Funding For Channel Project sewerage construction outside city limits. The question had been raised earlier whether Caffery 's contract would hold if the present sewerage district in Morgan Gty were extended to cover areas outside of the corporate limits. Gautreaux said the city was free to hire an engineer for sewerage work within the corporate limits, but Caffery's contract held for work outside the limits.

The jury accepted the resignation of Ogden E. Stansbury from the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District No. 2. Wiley G. Magee and Joseph Wilson were appointed to fill his position and that of Carl Rawls' which expires this ion according to McGovern aides.

There was one firm no to the nominee-from Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. But Kennedy said he would fly from Massachusetts to the convention hall, once the speculation over No. 2 was ended, to endorse McGovern A Morgan City attorney told the St.

Mary Parish Police Jury he did not think Sewerage District 4 in Amelia should be responsible for securing a work permit because it was the contractor's responsibility. Attorney Wayne Bourg appeared before the police jury at their regular meeting in Franklin Wednesday to ask for their interpretation of Ordinance No. 643 which deals with the responsibilities of department has received peatedcomplaints from residents concerning' overgrown vacant lots, garbage, such as crab shell and empty cans strewn on the lots and abandoned automobiles. City personnel will call individuals violating the ordinance but will take legal steps to remedy unsatisfactory conditions that continue to exist, said Songe. Dumping garbage or trash on overgrown property inhibits clearing of the lots and can damage machinery used in clean-up operations.

The practice also endangers persons and property in the area. An object thrown out from under a lawn mower could hit a person near-by, he said. Under the recently revised Litter Ordinance all residents are required to pick up and place garbage in acceptable cans, with a tight fitting lid. All trash, such as leaves, paper, tin cans, etc. must be placed in plastic or paper bags or in boxes or baskets.

Residents and businessmen are also responsible for the "cleanliness of their premises, and of neutral grounds, sidewalks, parking areas, and streets immediately adjacent to their Songe said. Songe also asked residents to keep from throwing litter or grass into street gutters. "Rains wash the litter down (Continued on Page 8) OBITUARY CONSTANCE DESOBRY (See Page 8 mm Jnuiry Work Property Owners Urgod To Cuff Grass On Lots THURSDAY, JULY 13, W2 who they thought the No. 2 man should be, McGovern worked on a plan to take his appeal for campaign funds to the American people. He plans a direct mail effort designed to raise million outside regular-and perhaps (Continued on Page 8) month.

Attorney William Allison asked the jury for action on whether or not they were 'going to continue to operate the Avoca Island Ferry. His client, former Police Juror Loylis Duhon, is concerned over the proposal to do away with the ferry because he is in the process of growing rice on Avoca Island. "If the ferry is stopped and there is no way for machinery and trucks to be transported to the island, my client's expenditures for growing the crop will go down the drain," Allison said. Russo dismissed the question saying no action had been taken on the matter. The jury re-appointed Lynn (Continued on Page 8) opened, concluded two years of planning.

Acceptance of Penn Mutual would afford school board employes a savings of approximately $10 a month, Lasserre said. The company met all specifications for group life, health and accident insurance drawn up by 'the committee with the aid of employes. Specifications for benefits included, life insurance for single employes and for employes with dependents, with provisions for accidental death and dismemberment. Other specifications are hospital expense benefits, major medical expense benefits, and a provision for the conversion of life and health to an individual policy. The effective date for insurance coverage is Sept.

1. Need Cash? Step To Your Phone And Call Miss Want Ad. It's That Easy And Low In Cost To Sell jhe Things You No Longer, Need To Someone Who Can Use Them. CALL iu Wirt PHONE 384-8370 Studios the recent session's successes and failures. One of the key items was the supplemental appropriation of funds for the local cooperation necessary for the deep sea channel linking the Morgan City and Amelia fabrication yards with the Gulf of Mexico.

Rep. Elward Brady said the governor had met with the area dehfgatwnof legislators including Rep. V. J. Bella, School Doard Employe Group Insuranco Delegates Sought For Constitution Convention The insurance committee of the St.

Mary Parish School Board will recommend today the board accept their choice of Perm Mutual Life Insurance Company as the official insurance company available to school board employes. It is the first group policy available to employes through the school board, Leo Lasserre, chairman said. The decision at the committee meeting earlier this week, where bids were Sen. Carl Bauer, himself, and David Graf, president of the Morgan City and Terminal District to discuss the project. "He assured us this was too important to allow any delay, and pledged to make $500,000 available for the local share necessary to obtain federal construction funds this fiscal (Continued on Page 8) today urged persons to seek election as delegates to the state constitutional convention and to file their candidacy with the secretary of state, Wade O.

Martin Jr. July 19 is the final day for qualifying for the convention, which will convene at noon on January 5. Mrs. Amie Lewis, acting president of the chapter, said qualifying papers may be obtained from the St. Mary, Parish clerk of court, Benny Blakeman, or from Martin.

No qualifying fees are involved but candidates must be qualified voters of the representative district from which they wish to represent, she said. The first election will be August 19 and if no candidate receives a majority in a particular district, the two candidates with the highest vote totals will meet in a runoff in the general election on November 7. Mrs. Lewis said, "Because of the length and complexity of our 1921 constitution, which has been amended 532 times, it is imperative that citizens in all walks of life be involved in 1 the decision-making process as well as in the vote on the final document." She said further information may be obtained by calling Mrs. Roy Hedgpeth, 384-0668.

YJt Ws WM lfsAtt Owners of vacant lots are reminded today to keep their property "free from high and unsightly growth of grass and weeds" as required by a city ordinance. The message came from Leonce Songe, Morgan City' buildings inspector, at the peak of the summer season. The accompanying rain and insect population of the warm months makes overgrown lots health and safety hazards to persons living near or' adjacent to the lots, Songe said. The unsightly overgrown lots provide a breeding ground for snakes, rats and insects creating a menace to the health and welfare of the public, explained Songe. The city's complaint Ambulance Phone Numbers Posted St.

Mary Parish Ambulance Service Supervisor Mike Henderson asked area residents to post the correct telephone numbers near their telephones for use in case of emergency. The residents of Wards 5 and 8, including Berwick, Bayou Vista and Patterson, I should contact the sheriff's department at 384-1622. Residents of Wards 6 and 9, including Morgan City and Amelia should call the Lakewood Hospital at 384-2200. QjECKSEQ If i3 nn uorgan mW I 1 The acting president of the Morgan City chapter of the League of Women Voters Harvey Webb Electod For National Post Harvey Webb of Morgan City was recently elected to the executive board of the 50,000 member National Federation of the Blind at its annual convention in Chicago. He is also the president of the National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana and was one of eight members in the country elected to the board.

The convention was the largest gathering of blind people in history with more than 1,500 attending, Webb said. "The organization was formed to improve the social and economic status of the blind and to educate the public as to what the blind can do," he said. "It also educates the blind people who do not realize what they can accomplish." Affiliated chapters are in 45 states, Webb noted. Webb will be attending an executive board meeting during Thanksgiving at the organization's headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa. In a legislative report to the St.

Mary Parish Police Jury this week, members of the legislative delegation outlined TRINITY CHURCH The Trinity Episcopal Church at Second and Greenwood Streets will conduct services Sunday as follows: 8 a.m. Holy Communion; 10 a.m. Holy Communion and sermon by the Rev. James Douglass, Celebrant and Preacher. GOLDEN AGE The Golden Age Club will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m.

at the Brownell Recreation Center. They will plan the coronation for August 26. GOLF SCRAMBLE The St. Mary Golf and Country Club will hold a Golf Scramble Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Register in the Pro shop by 1 p.m.

A covered dish supper will follow. (Continued on Page 8) mm Catherine Brown staying up late and getting up early to get caught up on Festival information Harvey and Adele Webb being very congenial Alberta Jendron being cheerful at a meeting Lakewood ladies hostessing a coffee for Dean Stoker on Friday Happy Birthday to Lige Robison Bob and Judy Mislrot enjoying their new baby daughter, Nicole Lynn Jane Beadle stopping for a chat 3 IN TOW Jim Pierce, holding a metal detector provided by Guy Rankin of Morgan City, is being towed by the Morgan, City Police Boat in an effort to locate the crashed plane. mtff WHEEL HOUSE JJ HONOLULU (UPI) Negotiators for Hawaii's longshoremen and the stevedoring industry reached agreement Wednesday night on a new contract, following 15 months of sporadic talks and mounting fears of devastating strike. PARIS (UPI) The Vietnamese Communists today rejected President Nixon's latest peace plan as an "unreasonable and absurd" ultimatum and said they will settle for nothing except acceptance of their own plan. REYKJAVIK, Iceland (UPI) Bobby Fischer's representatives met with officials of the TV company broadcasting the $250,000 world chess championships today to try to prevent the temperamental American challenger from walking out.

SAIGON (UPI) Hundreds of South Vietnamese paratroopers pushed into the southern part of Communist-held Quang Trl city today, but on the opposite side of town an 800-man government marine force was surrounded by North Vietnamese and cut off from aid. OKLAHOMA CITY (UPI) A gray-haired gunman who hijacked an American Airl'nes 727 jetliner with 57 other persons aboard by claiming he had a bomb, surrendered in mid-air early today, seven hours later. I iCAl rouce ma in flfl m. KM f) seercn tor Missing All l. family missing.

The Morgan City department first sent a search vessel to aid in the search of the area, according to Police Chief E.T. Mungovan. The subsequent days, the police answered a call for specialized search equipment including the rubber life boat and metal detector, in hopes of finding the girl's body in the cockpit (Continued on Page 8) I The requests were made by the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Department, coordinating the multi-agency operation. Assisting in the search were Louisiana Wild Life and Fisheries agents. The plane, containing a man and his wife and three children crashed over the Fourth of July holiday.

The bodies of the 8-year-old daughter still remains The Morgan City Police Department recently displayed once again its versatility in providing service in searching for the body of persons who died in a plane crash in Vermilion Bay. The police department was called upon to secure a non-metallic life boat, a metal detector, search boats, and patrol aircraft in the three-day operations. SEARCH BEGINS The VermlllonTarlsh Sheriff Department patrol conducted dragging operations for the family of five whose plane crashed in Vermilion Bay July 4. SEARCH FOR PLANE Morgan City Patrolman Jim Pierce enters a rubber raft for a slow search for the submerged plane..